"For this exam, each of the five proctors set one question."
"The Minister of Rites and the Minister of Personnel are both incorruptible officials. The Prime Minister is clear about separating public and private matters. The Grand Secretary was personally invited by the Regent. The remaining examiners are the Regent himself."
"Your Majesty, should we send more guards to prevent anyone from cheating?"
Emperor Junlan reviewed the memorial, saying, "No need. Although the Grand Secretary still holds this official position, he was once a teacher who instructed the Regent."
The fact that Murong Jin personally went to invite them shows that Murong Jin also recognized their knowledge and abilities.
"Ankesen, place people in other areas to prevent any problems from occurring during the exam."
Ankerson: "Yes."
Emperor Junlan sat in the imperial study, looking at the memorials that had already been revised.
He wanted to see Murong Jin. Ever since Lin Hexi's case was resolved, Murong Jin had been coming to court every day. Although he could see him in the Golden Palace, he could see him but couldn't touch him...
Especially after court, Murong Jin would either return to the Prince's residence or go to other departments to check on other situations.
Di Junlan's eyes held something hidden. Lin Hexi's matter was resolved, but what about that woman from last time...?
Those who sent people to investigate couldn't find out where that person was.
He even suspected that someone had erased her whereabouts.
The exam was scheduled for the day.
Murong Jin sat in that seat, looking at the dozens of examinees.
After the exam papers were distributed, a person in charge of the exam room spoke loudly.
"The exam begins!!"
Listening to the sound of someone writing furiously, Murong Jin slowly sipped her tea.
Three exams, each lasting three days.
The first session focused on the Four Books and Five Classics.
The second round was a question-and-answer session.
The third event was poetry and prose.
Someone wanted to use the restroom, and Murong Jin nodded, so a soldier led them to the restroom alone.
No one handed in their papers. After Murong Jin pushed the wheelchair around once, some people left their papers blank, some began to answer the questions, and some were still thinking...
At noon, all the candidates were allowed to return to their individual dormitories. If anyone wanted to hand in their paper early, they could call the guard at the door.
Everything inside was prepared by the imperial court; there was nothing to cheat on.
If you want to get out, then try giving up the exam.
Over the course of three days, some people handed in their papers early and left, while others were still slowly working on their ideas...
By the time the allotted time was up, there were hardly any people left. After all, two days was more than enough time to finish answering the questions.
"Your Highness."
Murong Jin twirled the ring on his thumb. "I will personally review and approve it."
"The second session is for candidates to prepare."
"yes."
...
"Oh my god, the Regent is personally supervising the exam!! I'm so nervous!!"
"But it feels so oppressive! If I could see the Regent every day in the court, I'd be willing!" a young man said, looking at his friend beside him. "Don't you think so?"
"But why did you only hand in your paper after three days? I remember you had excellent grades."
The young man beside him said, "I finished writing ahead of time so I could see the Regent more often; I'm just waiting for the time to run out..."
"Holy crap, how could I not have thought of that?! You wait, I'll definitely win this tribute scholar title!!"
The handsome young man glanced at him and said, "Then I must be the champion."
Huiyuan was a title reserved for the top scorer in the provincial examination.
"Alright, then let's wait and see!! I'm determined to be in the top three of the final examination!!"
Young man: "Then wouldn't I be the top scholar?"
"Awoooooo..."
...
"Have you heard? The Regent is in charge of the first examination room."
"Wow, really? I should have signed up for the first exam room."
"But a Grand Secretary is also very good. It is said that this Grand Secretary was the Regent's former teacher."
"Wow, does that mean if I follow the Grand Secretary, I'll have the Regent as my senior brother?"
"That makes sense."
………
Looking at the exam papers in his hand, Li Mingzhong said, "Your Highness, it seems we'll need to find someone to help with grading this time."
Murong Jin: "What's the Scholar's Residence for?"
Li Mingzhong: "I'm afraid someone might secretly use connections."
Murong Jin: "With me here."
Li Mingzhong: "Okay."
Then he'll be able to do whatever he wants.
During the imperial examination, someone cheated in the examination hall on the east side and was reported to be barred from taking the imperial examination for life.
Murong Jin took a sip of tea, glanced at her examination room, and asked, "What, do you also want to be reported?"
The candidates immediately shook their heads and began answering the questions.
"Your Highness, may I submit my paper early now that I have finished answering the questions?"
Murong Jin looked at the young man who had raised his hand, "If you are confident, then you can."
In her world, the strong can do whatever they want.
When the exam papers were handed in, Murong Jin glanced at them and then looked at the signature.
A smile played on his lips; he had passed the test.
"You are permitted to leave."
"Thank you, Regent!" The young man's eyes lit up. Something had happened at home, and he wanted to go back to see his family right now. He could take the exam again in two years, but his family wouldn't make it. This time, it would be a separation of life and death.
"Has something happened at home?"
“My father suddenly had angina. He heard the news when he came to take the exam this morning, but my mother told me to take the exam first…”
"I will have someone accompany you. If needed, you can take him to the clinic."
"Thank you, Regent!" The young man prostrated himself on the ground and then left with the soldiers.
The teacher who was proctoring the exam with Murong Jin glanced at the exam paper and looked incredulous, even making a clicking sound.
Upon hearing this, the other candidates immediately understood why the Regent was willing to let the young man leave.
Because I answered the exam very well, and I understood the Regent's words, "If you are confident, you may leave"...
They should answer seriously and not take any chances.
...
"I'm a little bored." The recent exams have left him unsupervised. Murong Jin is proctoring, as are the Grand Secretary and the Prime Minister…
The others were also assigned to be responsible for exam room security and order.
So, lately I haven't had to attend court, submit memorials, do homework, or study. It's really... great.
Ankersen: "..."
"Your Majesty, the provincial examination is over, and the palace examination is next. You need to prepare a very reasonable question for them to answer."
Emperor Lan: "..."
Ankerson: "Especially a better approach."
"The Regent said he hopes you will not let them down."
Emperor Junlan: "Okay..."
The question.
The palace examination will be held two months after the provincial examination. He needs to come up with a good question in those two months.
The palace examination mainly consisted of policy questions, and one question was sufficient.
Ankerson is now at peace, because his emperor has gone to read.
The Regent is indeed the best weapon to suppress His Majesty.
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