Tang Xu was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised that Chi Yan wasn't among them.
Ji Wuyai gritted his teeth, glared at him fiercely, and said sarcastically, "So that's why you were so sure that Chi Yan cheated! So you yourself got the top score by cheating! Bah, Tang Xu, I really despise you!"
Tang Xu was struck dumb, his face filled with disbelief: "What did you say? I cheated?" He forced a smile, "Wuya, you're not taking your anger out on me because of Chi Yan, are you? This kind of joke isn't funny..."
Ji Wuyai rolled his eyes: "Who's joking with you! It's written in black and white, go see for yourself if you don't believe me!"
How is that possible!
Tang Xu's face darkened, and he hurriedly squeezed into the crowd. Sure enough, he saw his name at the bottom of the list!
He was so shocked that he couldn't come to his senses for a long time.
How is that possible?
There must be something wrong with this!
Someone nearby spotted him and sarcastically remarked, "Oh, isn't this our top scholar? You've been feeling guilty, haven't you been sleeping well these past few nights?"
Tang Xu's face turned pale, and his eyes glared at him with a hint of ferocity: "I didn't cheat!"
The man was startled, then realized what was happening and started cursing: "Cheating and still so brazen, who are you trying to scare?"
"Exactly! I've never seen anyone so shameless! They always act all respectable, but I never expected them to be like this!"
Amidst the strange looks from the crowd, the color drained from Tang Xu's face, and he hurriedly covered his face and fled!
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"Young master! Young master! Oh my goodness, my young master!"
Eight ounces rushed in, excitedly shouting.
Having moved to a new house, Chi Yan was restoring the furnishings to their original state, creating a one-to-one replica of Ruyi Residence. Exhausted and with a sore back, he retorted irritably, "Are you trying to call me back to my soul?!"
Shen Tangning, who was arranging the flowerpots, also looked up and said with a smile, "Ba Liang, what's making you so happy?"
"Young Madam, hehe." Ba Liang stood up properly, his eyes darting around. "Young Master, this servant has good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?"
Chi Yan scoffed lightly, exchanging a glance with Shen Tangning: "Tsk, he's still keeping us in suspense!"
Shen Tangning guessed something. Seeing how happy Ba Liang was, could it be that the cheating case had been resolved?
Chi Yan pondered for a moment: "Then let's start with some good news!"
"Just now, after a joint investigation by the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Justice, the list of those involved in the imperial examination fraud has been released!" Ba Liang winked mysteriously. "Young Master, you are not on the list!"
Although it was expected, Shen Tangning finally felt relieved after the results were announced: "Ba Liang, are you sure it's true?"
Ba Liang patted his chest: "Young Madam, I saw it with my own eyes!"
Chi Yan raised an eyebrow: "Not bad, that's barely good news. What about the bad news?"
“Bad news…” Ba Liang’s face fell.
The two of them were both taken aback, and their expressions became serious.
Ba Liang said awkwardly, "Although the Ministry of Rites posted your exam paper, and the content of your answer sheet is different from the leaked standard answers, everyone still suspects that you cheated. Perhaps you consulted someone beforehand and prepared the answers..."
He took a deep breath: "Therefore, the Ministry of Rites announces that the young master must retake the policy question exam, and His Majesty will personally supervise the exam!"
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