The results of the palace examination would be announced the following day, and the candidates could only return to their residences first.
After leaving the palace, many candidates came forward to comfort Chi Yan: "Brother Chi, don't be too sad. You can always come again next time!"
"That's right, Brother Chi. No matter what, I respect you for daring to say that to His Majesty's face!"
Everyone was filled with mixed feelings.
After Chi Yan finished speaking, His Majesty remained silent for a long time, finally only giving him a cold laugh and a meaningful glance: "You are incredibly audacious!"
That was the only sentence; there was no further explanation.
Therefore, everyone assumed that Chi Yan would fail the exam. Although His Majesty's word was law and he said he would pardon him, it would still anger His Majesty. The Emperor's mind is unpredictable, and it would be easy for him to make you fail the exam.
Chi Yan shrugged indifferently: "There's nothing we can do about it. We can just get together with everyone again in a few years!"
The crowd froze, and they all moved a few steps away from him with disgust: "Go away, who wants to get together with you again!"
"That's right, even if you fail, we might not!"
"But Brother Chi, your last sentence was truly insightful! I never knew you had such talent."
Chi Yan awkwardly touched his nose: "I can't tell that's right, because that sentence wasn't mine, but that of a gentleman named Zhang Zai. I just borrowed it."
If he hadn't been so lacking in literary talent that he couldn't think of anything more refined, he wouldn't have borrowed famous quotes.
Everyone: "..."
You're quite honest.
As the group gradually dispersed, Shen Ci approached Chi Yan, glared at him, gritted her teeth, and whispered, "How dare you say anything in front of His Majesty?"
Chi Yan gave a cryptic smile: "It is precisely because of His Majesty that we must speak the truth."
He could easily come up with some high-sounding excuses, but with His Majesty's discerning eye, wouldn't he see through it?
The other person is probably tired of hearing more elegant words, so taking a slightly unconventional approach is a good strategy.
Shen Ci looked slightly surprised, frowned and examined him, then suddenly realized that he had been worrying too much. This man was even more cunning than him, so why should he have to worry about him?
He scoffed, "If it weren't for my sister, who would bother with you? Go back and say hello to your sister!"
Chi Yan watched his departing figure, a slight smirk playing on her lips.
The little brat is quite arrogant.
...
When Shen Tangning saw Chi Yan return home, she didn't ask him about the result: "Are you tired? The food is being warmed up. Have a bowl of hot soup to fill your stomach first."
Chi Yan sat down as instructed, took the soup bowl handed to him and drank a few mouthfuls. He had hardly eaten all day and was indeed very hungry.
He picked up two pastries and stuffed them into his mouth, looking extremely hungry. She smiled and said, "No rush, eat slowly."
Chi Yan looked up at him: "Aren't you curious about how I performed?"
Shen Tangning leisurely picked up her teacup and took a sip: "Regardless of how she performed, it's all settled now, so why bother asking about those things?"
Seeing her calm and composed demeanor, Chi Yan decided to tease her. He deliberately put on a serious face and said, "I said something wrong in the palace today, and I'm afraid I angered His Majesty."
She was taken aback by his words and subconsciously looked up: "Did His Majesty punish you?"
He sighed with a worried look: "If they weren't punished then, things might be different later!"
Shen Tangning frowned, believing it to be true, and her expression became serious: "What did you say back then?"
"His Majesty asked me why I wanted to enter officialdom. I could only tell the truth." She listened intently as he spoke slowly and deliberately, her expression focused. "He said my wife is spoiled and used to a life of luxury with servants. If I don't become an official, she'll hold a grudge against me and kick me out of the house..."
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