Chapter 322: Sacrifice one's relatives for the sake of justice...
Dabao also bought some just to make it look like he was having some.
Then everyone gathered, counted the number of people, lined up, and started to go to the examination room.
Jiang Lianzhu has been following the crowd not far away.
On the road, there were many people rushing to take the exam, seeing off candidates, and people doing various small businesses. It was a constant stream of people.
Without any accident, we were sent all the way to the gate of the County Education Bureau.
Everyone except the candidates is stopped.
The officers and soldiers of the yamen strictly guarded both sides of the gate, set up checkpoints, checked identity documents and other information, and after passing the checkpoints, they checked the candidates' personal belongings, etc.
There are several channels and the queues are orderly.
Soon it was Zhishu School's turn. The teachers led the students there and checked them one by one. Finally, Dabao passed as well. He turned around and waved to Jiang Lianzhu with a smile.
Jiang Lianzhu also waved to him, signaling him to cheer up!
Dabao nodded and went in.
Later, Wang Dalang also passed the security check. He turned around and waved and smiled at Jiang Lianzhu. There was an ambiguous meaning in that smile.
When Jiang Lianzhu looked over, he had already turned back and gone in.
There was a bustling crowd of people, and Jiang Lianzhu could sense that several eyes were on her.
But she couldn't find where it was exactly.
Everything seems to be going well...
The sea is calm, yet you can feel the undercurrent flowing.
During these three days, she planned not to go anywhere. She would drive her carriage and wait outside the Academy. If anything went wrong, she would break in even if it was against the law.
If there is no problem, she will stay here for three days and wait for Dabao to finish the exam.
***
As soon as the students entered the examination room, the area outside the Academic Examination Hall became much quieter.
Only anxious teachers and parents were waiting outside.
Jiang Lianzhu drove her carriage and parked it near the back door, where she stayed for two days.
Everything is calm.
On the third day, candidates began to come out one after another.
Some had blank expressions, some were beaming, and some came out and sat on the ground crying loudly, showing all kinds of life.
Those who leave the examination room early are either very confident or have no idea at all and don’t want to waste time in it.
More and more people gathered at the back door to watch the excitement.
"What's going on? Why is that person crying?"
"I know this person. He's taking the exam for the scholar degree and has already taken it seven or eight times. He's a well-known old student in our county. I'm afraid he hasn't finished the exam this time."
"Tsk tsk tsk, this guy must have a wealthy family to take the exam so many times, so he can afford it..."
"No! Those who sold their children and wives are taking the test. This time, they even sold their wives. Next time, they won't have anything to sell."
"I'm afraid such a person is crazy..."
Everyone was talking about this and that. The man who was sitting on the ground crying loudly was too embarrassed to cry anymore when someone pointed at him. He covered his face with his sleeves, got up, and walked out.
At this moment, there was a sound of commotion at the back door.
This time, it was the officers and soldiers who were dispatched. Someone shouted, "A cheating test! Someone was found cheating in the exam!!"
"Oh my god, someone took the test for you! That could land you in jail."
"Who would dare to take exams for others these days? I remember the last time someone took the exam for someone else, the punishment was very severe. Not only was his own future ruined, but his entire family was also implicated. The candidate who hired someone to take the exam for him was also doomed..."
Everyone gathered around to watch the fun.
Jiang Lianzhu also went forward to see. She was afraid that if Dabao came out, there would be danger with so many people around and they were too far away.
***
Wang Dalang finished the test paper as quickly as possible and handed it in.
He went out and looked for the inspector who was patrolling the examination hall, and just then an inspector was walking towards him.
When Wang Dalang saw the mark on his sleeve, he hurried forward to stop him.
"Master, I'm reporting someone who took the exam for someone else. He's from the Tongsheng exam, a candidate named Jiang Xi. His family is very wealthy, and he paid someone to take the exam for him..."
The two inspectors were extremely concerned when they heard this. "What? How can this be? Taking exams on behalf of others is simply outrageous! It cannot be tolerated. What's your name? How did you find out?"
Wang Dalang said, "My name is Wang Ji. I am a candidate for the Scholarship. I am my cousin who is taking the exam on my behalf. I have been very conflicted on my way here. My cousin is working as a puppet for a wealthy family for money. Should I report him? He is my relative, but his character is not clean. If I conceal his behavior, my conscience will not be at peace. So, I only came to my senses and reported him now."
He spoke so sincerely that the invigilator took him seriously.
The inspector said angrily, "The exam is almost over, and they haven't discovered anything yet. Such a terrible thing, even the Tongsheng is taking the exam for someone else. If they succeed, will there be more people taking exams for others in the future? We must not let such scumbags destroy the literary style of our Da'an Kingdom. Come, follow me to the Tongsheng examination hall."
So, the inspector took Wang Ji to the inner hall of the Tongsheng examination room in anger.
Wang Dalang hurriedly caught up, and when they were almost at the Tongsheng examination hall, Wang Dalang was waiting at the door, but he was not qualified to enter.
I can only wait there.
Dabao finished answering the last question and checked it several times.
Just as he was about to ring the bell, he suddenly heard footsteps and Dabao frowned in defense.
Then, the door of the compartment where Dabao was was opened, and several people came in. They were old men wearing the clothes of an invigilator in the Academic Examination Institute, with serious expressions.
Dabao stood up, confused.
A visiting examiner asked, "Is your name Jiang Xi?"
Dabao nodded, "I am."
Another inspector came forward and took a look at the test paper in front of Dabao. The paper was full of writing, and the handwriting was neat and beautiful. He glanced at a few questions and saw that he had answered them all very well, which made him more convinced.
At this level, it is very likely that someone is taking the exam on behalf of someone else.
He took another look and saw that Dabao had finished answering all the papers, so he put them all away. "Jiang Xi, come with us to investigate. Someone reported you for taking the exam for someone else."
Dabao remained calm, "I didn't take the exam for someone else. I took it for myself. Is there some misunderstanding?"
The inspector asked, "Do you know a man named Wang Ji? He said he's your cousin?"
Dabao replied, "I know him. He used to be my cousin, but not anymore..."
"It's enough that they know each other. He was the one who reported you. Come with us to verify your identity."
Dabao had already answered the questions, so he left with them to see what Wang Dalang was trying to do.
The two inspectors took Dabao out, and the inspector in charge of the students came over to ask about the situation.
Wang Dalang had been waiting here, preparing his speech.
He quickly jumped out and said, "Yes, yes, it was him who took the exam for me. His name is Wang Dabao, he is my cousin. His original surname is Wang, but he asked someone named Jiang Xi to take the exam for him. I advised him many times not to do such a wicked thing. Our Wang family doesn't have much money, but he earned this money and is not afraid of bringing trouble to our family! I have been entangled for several days since I took the exam. As a scholar, I can't hide it for him anymore. I can't get over this hurdle in my heart. Even though he is my cousin, I will kill my cousin today for the sake of justice..."
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