Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood in front of Lego blocks, looking thoughtfully at the full-scale model of the capital that had begun to be restored for the second time.

Like the first time, Pang Yuhai bent over and lay on the ground, arranging the wooden blocks neatly according to the panoramic view of the capital.

He always felt that this job was much more difficult than serving His Majesty.

"Pang Yuhai, if I remember correctly, today is the second day of Spring Festival, right?"

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang asked slowly while putting together a piece of building blocks.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, that's exactly it."

Pang Yuhai turned around and said respectfully.

"Oh, the results of the first test should be out today. I wonder how that kid Hu Fei did."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said thoughtfully.

"Your Majesty, it should be fine."

"I heard that Marquis Jiu'an answered the questions very quickly yesterday. Although he was delayed for some time due to being late, he completed all the questions at an astonishing speed. It is said that he was the candidate who took the shortest time in the first exam since the Spring Festival."

Pang Yuhai seemed to suddenly become interested and said with joy on his face.

"How do you know so clearly? Why haven't I heard about it? Are you better informed than me?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, frowned and asked.

"I don't dare!"

"I also heard the news from people below. I heard that the news came from Kunning Palace. Princess Anqing accompanied Marquis Jiu'an to take the exam. After returning to the palace, she told the Queen. As soon as she came back and forth, the news spread."

Pang Yuhai shrank his neck, knelt on the ground in a panic, and explained respectfully.

"According to what you said, is this true?"

"It seems like this kid is really going to win the championship in one fell swoop this time."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, stroked his beard and said, with some relief on his face.

"If this is really the case, this year's top pick must be none other than Jiu'an Hou."

Pang Yuhai nodded and answered affirmatively.

"Well, in this case, it's time for me to choose a suitable official position for him in the court."

"It's just that I'm afraid this kid won't be able to agree so easily when the time comes, and we have to think about it in the long run."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, continued to pick up a building block, and spliced ​​it on the preliminary model.

Pang Yuhai echoed, still kneeling on the ground in fear, not daring to get up.

"Get up, I don't really blame you."

Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his head and glanced at the shrinking Pang Yuhai, smiled, shook his head, and said slowly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Pang Yuhai bowed respectfully and finally breathed a sigh of relief, then stood up and began to select building blocks for Zhu Yuanzhang.

...

Wenxian Hall.

Accompanied by Song Shen, Hu Fei took Princess Anqing to visit almost the entire Wenxian Hall until candidates began to arrive at the examination room.

"Brother Hu, the exam time is coming soon, little brother, I should go and get busy."

Song Shen glanced at Shi Chen, cupped his hands towards Hu Fei, said slowly, and deliberately looked at Princess Anqing.

"Okay, then go ahead and do your work, I will send them out right away."

Hu Fei nodded and said with a smile.

He had already seen Song Shen's hint. According to the rules of the examination, other than the invigilator and the examinee, no one else could be present when the examination started. They had to avoid it. Those accompanying the examination could only wait with His Highness.

However, due to the special status of Princess Anqing, Song Shen couldn't explain it clearly, so she deliberately hinted at it.

After Song Shen bowed his hands and bowed, he said goodbye to Hu Fei and left in a hurry.

Hu Fei said nothing more and walked out with Princess Anqing and Chundie.

"Brother Fei, can't we stay in the examination room with you?"

Princess Anqing hesitated for a moment and asked slowly.

"No, there are exam rules. If you are here, others will say that I am cheating."

Hu Fei smiled, shook his head, and explained patiently.

"Oh fine."

Princess Anqing agreed with a disappointed voice and stopped forcing her.

Along the way, all the candidates they met bowed down and saluted Hu Fei, some called him teacher, and some called him Jiu'an Hou.

After the first exam, no one dared to look down on Hu Fei anymore.

Hu Fei was also quite generous, with one hand behind his back and shaking a folding fan with the other, he looked like a great sage who had read poetry and books.

After sending Princess Anqing and Chundie out of Wenxian Hall, Hu Fei turned around and rushed to the examination room.

But just as he was about to arrive at the examination room, he suddenly found two figures standing near the entrance of the examination room. Among them was the examiner, Prince Zhu Biao.

Seeing Zhu Biao standing there, Hu Fei frowned and felt that something was wrong, so he hurriedly turned and walked to the other side.

"I've met the teacher."

But by chance, as soon as I turned around, I happened to meet two candidates passing by, and they bowed respectfully to Hu Fei with a loud voice.

Seeing this scene, Hu Fei looked ugly and couldn't help but shrink his neck.

"Hu Fei!"

Immediately afterwards, Prince Zhu Biao's shout came from behind.

Hu Fei rolled his eyes at the two candidates, sighed helplessly, and waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

But he was a little angry in his heart. It would be fine if these students were so respectful in normal times, but they just learned to behave at this time and sold him directly.

"Hu Fei?!"

"Come!"

Seeing that Hu Fei didn't respond, Zhu Biao, who was standing far away, shouted twice more.

Hu Fei had no choice but to squeeze out a smile, turned around and walked quickly towards Zhu Biao.

"The humble minister Hu Fei, please see His Highness the Crown Prince."

Hu Fei walked closer and bowed respectfully, his face filled with joy.

"Were you hiding from me on purpose just now?"

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei and asked slowly.

"No, how dare I do that?"

Hu Fei shook his head with a smile and hurriedly explained.

"You don't have a guilty conscience, do you?"

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei and continued to ask.

"His Royal Highness, you are joking. I never do anything sneaky."

Hu Fei quickly waved his hand and replied with a smile.

"Really? Come with me!"

Zhu Biao glanced at Hu Fei doubtfully, and as he spoke, he turned around and walked towards a secluded place.

Hu Fei frowned. He had already guessed that Zhu Biao would not do anything good here, but now that it was over, he had no choice but to follow him.

I originally planned to inquire with Cai Yuanji, who was accompanying Zhu Biao, but I found that Cai Yuanji had never looked at him from beginning to end.

In desperation, we had to improvise.

Soon, the three of them came to a secluded place with no one around.

"Tell me, why did you hand in a blank in the first game?!"

Zhu Biao slowly turned around, looked at Hu Fei, and asked in a deep voice, showing dignity.

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Hu Fei's heart tightened, and then he realized that this matter had been compromised.

He didn't know Chunwei's examination paper review process, and thought he would review it after all three sessions were over.

"I'm asking you a question! Why don't you answer any questions? You don't even have to sign your name. Even the test paper that identifies you passed you..."

Zhu Biao looked at the silent Hu Fei and said with a look of hatred on his face. However, he couldn't go on about the part about confirming Hu Fei's test paper through saliva marks. He subconsciously felt a little disgusted.
To be continued...