Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

"What time is it? The second exam should be over, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang lay on his side on the couch, looked at Pang Yuhai standing beside him, and asked slowly.

"Go back to Your Majesty, look at the time, it should have been over for a while."

Pang Yuhai bowed his hands and said respectfully.

"The results of the first game should have come out, right? I don't know what Hu Fei's results are?"

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated and said slightly curiously.

"It should be coming out."

Pang Yuhai hesitated for a moment and answered slowly.

"Why don't you send someone to the East Palace to ask the prince later?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said slowly.

"It seems that Your Majesty really cares about Jiu'an Hou. I have never seen you care so much about the results of the first game in the past years."

Pang Yuhai smiled and couldn't help but said.

As usual, the three Chunwei exams were reviewed by the invigilator and deputy examiner in charge of Chunwei, as well as the chief examiner. The ten best performers were finally selected, and the top three were listed before being reported to Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang made the final decision.

Confirm whether the top three are appropriate.

If Zhu Yuanzhang fails, he can choose the best among the top ten to replace the top three.

"Well, I am indeed curious about his results. After all, I have promised the queen that as long as Hu Fei wins the first prize, I will let him marry Chang Shu as soon as possible. I have settled a worry."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said thoughtfully.

"Your Majesty has really good intentions. I hope that the Marquis of Jiu'an will not disappoint you and the Queen."

Pang Yuhai pursed his lips, smiled, and said respectfully.

"Okay, then you can send someone to ask. Once you get the results, report them to me immediately."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said slowly.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Pang Yuhai agreed, slowly retreated, and at the same time immediately sent someone to the East Palace.

But at this time, a ridiculous scene was about to take place in the East Palace.

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East Palace.

While Zhu Biao was still flipping through the test papers of the outstanding students in yesterday's first test in a fair and impartial manner, Xiao Qi quickly walked into the hall.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Cai Yuanji, the head of the Imperial Academy, is seeking an audience with his palm seal Xue Ru."

Xiao Qi bowed and said respectfully.

After hearing what Xiao Qi said, Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, couldn't help but frowned, and looked at Xiao Qi with a puzzled look.

After Cai and Xue entered the palace yesterday, they told themselves something extremely unpleasant. They didn't expect to come to the East Palace again so soon today.

According to the original time calculation, this time should be when the invigilators and deputy examiners were reviewing the examination papers.

"Let them in."

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice. His brows could not help but wrinkle. He felt that it was not a good thing and couldn't help but get involved with Hu Fei.

Xiao Qi agreed and slowly stepped back.

Soon, Cai and Xue walked into the main hall quickly under the leadership of Xiao Qi.

"Weak minister Cai Yuanji, please see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Xue Ru, a humble minister, comes to see His Highness the Crown Prince."

The two of them came closer and saluted respectfully at the same time, their expressions solemn.

"No gift."

Zhu Biao raised his hand and said slowly, and then he noticed something was wrong with their expressions.

"What's going on? Shouldn't you two be reviewing test papers at this time?"

Zhu Biao looked at Cai and Xue and couldn't help but ask.

After hearing Zhu Biao's words, Cai and Xue looked at each other and bowed unconsciously.

"Reporting to His Highness the Crown Prince, when I was reviewing the examination papers, I came across the examination papers of Marquis Jiu'an. Because I couldn't make a decision at the moment, I came here to ask His Highness the Crown Prince for instructions."

Cai Yuanji bowed his hands and said respectfully.

"Is it really him?! What happened? Did he hand in a blank paper again!?"

When Zhu Biao heard this, his expression immediately changed and he couldn't help but ask loudly.

"Back to Your Highness, this time the paper is not for nothing, but..."

"His Royal Highness will know after seeing it."

After hearing Zhu Biao's question, Xue Ru hesitated and spoke, as if he was hesitant to speak. Then he took out a rolled-up examination paper from his arms and held it respectfully in his hands.

Zhu Biao frowned and signaled Xiao Qi to take the examination paper from Xue Ru's hand and put it into his own hand.

But when he opened the examination paper, he almost spit out a mouthful of blood, and his face suddenly turned red with anger.

On Hu Fei's examination paper, he used a brush to draw a picture of a chicken that does not look like a chicken or a bird that does not look like a bird. Apart from this painting and a signature, there is nothing else on the entire examination paper!

"This is Hu Fei's test paper?!"

Zhu Biao glared at Cai Yuanji and Xue Ru, gritted his teeth, and asked fiercely.

"Back to His Royal Highness, that's right."

Xue Ru raised his hands and said fearfully.

At that time, when Hu Fei was sleeping, he went to check it out in person, and after finding the ink marks, he confirmed that Hu Fei had not handed in a blank paper. However, when Hu Fei handed in the paper, the more he thought about it, the more worried he became.

So he kept an eye on it, and after collecting all the examination papers, he specifically found Hu Fei's examination paper from a pile of examination papers. When he saw that there was only one painting on the examination paper, his expression was not much better than Zhu Biao's now.

So after the two discussed it, they immediately went to the palace to report to the prince.

Looking at the painting in his hand, Zhu Biao couldn't help crying or laughing. He was so angry that he couldn't restrain himself, and at the same time felt powerless against Hu Fei's duplicity.

Today in the Wenxian Hall, Hu Fei clearly promised him that he would perform well in the second exam, but he didn't expect that what awaited him in the end was Hu Fei's mischief again.

He couldn't bear it anymore!

"Xiao Qi, take someone to bring Hu Fei to me immediately!"

"If he refuses, he will be kidnapped by me!"

Then, Zhu Biao looked up at Xiao Qi and said through gritted teeth.

"yes!"

Xiao Qi agreed and quickly led the people out of the palace.

Seeing the furious Zhu Biao, Cai Yuanji and Xue Ru looked at each other again, and both saw a trace of panic on each other's faces.

"Your Highness, if nothing happens, I will take my leave first. There are still many examination papers waiting to be reviewed."

Cai Yuanji took a step forward, cupped his hands, and said respectfully.

"There's no need to rush! After Hu Fei comes, you two will bear witness! In case he doesn't admit it!"

However, Zhu Biao did not agree and directly refused in a low voice.

Upon hearing Zhu Biao's answer, Cai Yuanji and Xue Ru both looked a little ugly, with a hint of nervousness between their brows.

What they were worried about was that Hu Fei would be angry with them if he was punished after entering the palace, so they tried to take the opportunity to slip away, but failed.

In desperation, the two could only stand aside quietly, waiting for Xiao Qi to bring Hu Fei.

Suddenly, a solemn atmosphere filled the hall, and anyone could tell that Zhu Biao was very angry now.

At this moment, a young eunuch quickly walked into the hall and came to Zhu Biao.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, someone has been sent from the Yangxin Palace to ask for an audience with the Crown Prince."

The little eunuch said respectfully while saluting.

"Let him in."

Zhu Biao frowned, hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice.

Soon, another young eunuch slowly walked into the hall and bowed respectfully to Zhu Biao.

"This servant meets His Highness the Crown Prince!"

The little eunuch lowered his head in great respect.
To be continued...