The man in the dragon robe was noble and natural, mature and handsome. His left hand was placed flat on his chest, while his right hand was habitually placed behind his back. Long Jintian did not look at anyone present, but strode forward, until he walked all the way.
The most eye-catching position in the field. After Long Jintian stepped out of the chariot, Long Jintian followed him around.
Mr. Qiao Ge, Lord Lu and others followed closely behind, followed by the prime minister and other officials. The patterns embroidered on their official uniforms were different, which also meant that each person had a different official rank.
The entire examination room was silent. Liu Meizhuang knelt among the many book boys, and Mr. Zhao arranged for her to stand in the last two rows, making her look even more inconspicuous. While no one was paying attention, she hit her sore leg with her little hand.
.Oh, it’s all because I was raised so well that I felt pain after just kneeling for such a short time. Looking at Lu Zimo and Gu Sangong, they knelt upright without being humble or saying a word. They didn’t look like pampered nobles at all.
. Sighing, Liu Meizhuang felt that the long-standing heavy responsibility was finally a lot easier. All the planning was for today, and now it has finally arrived. Feng Wenhai, Zhou Tianheng, you just wait to go to jail together.
Long Jintian walked up to the highest position, looked down at everyone below, and lightly opened his thin lips: "Everyone is on equal footing."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone present said in unison and stood up. When Guan Gonggong saw Long Jintian coming, he immediately ran over.
Mr. Gu San, Liu Ruofeng and others stood up at the same time, and his unshakable demeanor was no different from Long Jintian's. Lu Zimo also glanced at Long Jintian above, stood up and patted the dust on his clothes.
Long Jintian glanced at the ministers who had already found their seats, lifted up his dragon robe and sat on the dragon chair. He waved to Long Jinxiu, who was dressed as a eunuch, to stand beside his armrest and face the officials below.
He spoke. "Ministers, please sit down. Today is the day of the palace examination. You must be attentive to listen to the literary talents of all the candidates." After saying that, his eyes fell on Lu Zimo on the side. "Zimo, come forward.
, sitting with Mr. Qiao Ge and others."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." There was another chorus, and a large number of officials sat down in their seats. Lu Zimo followed the order and walked to the seat next to Mr. Qiao Ge to sit down.
Mr. Qiao Ge's position was only two steps below Long Jintian, which shows the emperor's high regard for him. Lord Lu and the Prime Minister, both civil and military, sat on one step below Mr. Qiao Ge.
When Guan Gonggong saw that the candidates present had stood up, he hunched over and asked Mr. Qiao Ge for instructions. Mr. Qiao Ge nodded and looked at Mr. Gu with eyes full of pride. He had made a bet with the emperor. This time
The first choice for the number one scholar is definitely his close disciple. The only one who can compete with him is the ghost Mei Zhuang, but Mei Zhuang is a girl after all and cannot participate in the imperial examination. Therefore, the remaining imperial examinations will naturally have to be conducted by real people.
Liu Ruofeng will complete it.
"Every table has your name written on it. Please find your seat and sit down, waiting for the emperor to give the question himself."
Liu Ruofeng was a little nervous. After all, it was his first time to participate in the palace examination. It was impossible to relax completely after seeing Tianyan. Furthermore, he was also worried about whether his talent could match Liu Meizhuang. If he accidentally failed
Now that he had a clue, what should he do? He had no choice but to think about it, forget it, for now, he could only give it a try. Finding his seat, Liu Ruofeng sat down. And next to Liu Ruofeng, sitting next to Liu Ruofeng
It's Mr. Gu.
Young Master Gu just looked at Long Jintian indifferently on the dragon chair. He only glanced at the pen, ink, paper and inkstone in front of him, and sat upright.
In the circle surrounded by railings, Liu Meizhuang took a look at the examiner's bench. There were no examiners like those from Jiangnan Gongyuan. She couldn't help but feel happy and at the same time she didn't forget what Young Master Gu said just now. It turned out that he didn't just want to comfort her.
He was telling her the fact that nothing would happen to her, Liu Meizhuang, and there was no need to worry about her actions in Jiangnan being fought out. He had solved all the things she was worried about.
Su Zhengkang leaned next to Liu Meizhuang, looked at Lu Zimo next to Mr. Qiao Ge, and suddenly smiled. He thought that Lu Zimo didn't have such a broad mind, but it turned out that he, Su Zhengkang, had underestimated him. He only thought that Lu Zimo would treat Liu Zimo badly.
The eldest lady had a grabbing mentality, but she didn't expect that Lu Zimo chose to let go. Then, everything he did for Miss Liu silently behind his back should be made known to Miss Liu.
"Oh, this matter is not just the work of Third Young Master Gu."
Liu Meizhuang looked at Su Zhengkang, what did he mean? Apart from Mr. Gu, she really couldn't think of anyone who would stand up to help him at this time. Following Su Zhengkang's gaze, Liu Meizhuang unexpectedly
It was when she saw Lu Zimo. She, Liu Meizhuang, was so virtuous and capable that she was able to make Zimo pay so much. It seemed that the debt she owed would be difficult to repay in this life.
On the stage, Qiao Gelao saw that Long Jintian was still not moving, so he thought that the emperor couldn't just remain in a stalemate like this. These candidates were all here to take the exam, so what if he kept silent like this?
It can be done. After all, the palace examination is a palace examination, and the emperor must set the questions himself.
"Your Majesty, have you thought about the topic for this imperial examination?"
The imperial examinations in the past have all tested the same thing. Except for the Four Books and Five Classics, it is Confucius and Mencius. Long Jintian looked at the candidates below. He had read all their test papers with his own eyes, and he knew most of the candidates for this imperial examination.
Yu Xin. Mr. Qiao Ge made a bet with him that the No. 1 scholar this time would be none other than Mr. Gu. He had to see if Gu Liufei was so outstanding. Among the many articles, the only one with unique originality was Shu
Chuanliu Ruofeng has a word of benevolence. Because of this word, he hand-picked him to pass the test. Now that the candidates are all here, he also wants to test these two people in public.
"Who are Liu Ruofeng and Gu Liufei?"
After hearing this, Mr. Gu stood up. Liu Ruofeng also stood up. He did not kneel down and bowed, but only bowed like a student.
"I'm going to Jiangnan Gu Liufei." The tone was not respectful as it should be, but it was as cordial as between equals, making it sound like there was no anger at all.
"I'm Liu Ruofeng in Shuchuan." Liu Ruofeng calmed down when he saw Mr. Gu's calm demeanor.
Long Jintian looked at the two people, and was secretly satisfied. His admiring eyes fell on the face of Master Gu. Then they fell on Liu Ruofeng. Among the many candidates, only these two test papers could catch his eye. As for
Others are just mediocre talents and cannot be called the pillars of the country. Enke is only offered once every three years to recruit talents, but in the past, most of them were mediocre talents and not outstanding. Let’s take a look at the second part.
The person has a majestic appearance, especially Gu Liufei, who is dressed in white and Confucian shirt. There is something different from ordinary people. It is no wonder that Mr. Qiao Ge looks at him differently. As for Liu Ruofeng, he seems a bit reserved, but he is also talented.
Since he was able to break the rules, governing the country with benevolence alone was enough to impress him.
"I have only heard people mention that Mr. Gu San is Mr. Qiao Ge's favorite disciple. I thought that the person who can be accepted by Mr. Qiao Ge as a closed disciple must be an extraordinary person. You are also Mr. Qiao's only closed disciple.
You must not lose Mr. Qiao Ge’s face.”
When the Prime Minister heard that Long Jintian said that Third Young Master Gu was Mr. Qiao Ge's only disciple, he felt a little unhappy. If Third Young Master Gu was Mr. Qiao Ge's only close disciple, then his adopted daughter was nothing. Although Liu Fei was
His nephew was in the limelight and his uncle also took advantage of it. But Yi Jing was also his adopted daughter, so naturally she should be in the limelight.
"The emperor's words are wrong. Mr. Qiao Ge still has another disciple, and he only accepted him in recent days. Mr. Qiao Ge, do you think I am right?"
Long Jintian was a little surprised when he heard this. You have to know that he has known Mr. Qiao Ge for many years, but he has never heard that Mr. Qiao Ge would like him. Even the golden young masters in the court have not been able to get him.
He looked at Gu Liufei from a Jiangnan aristocratic family in a new light, which surprised him enough, and now there was another disciple. In this way, he was really interested.
"Oh? Mr. Qiao Ge, are you serious about what the Prime Minister said? Do you really have another closed disciple?"
Liu Meizhuang and Su Zhengkang were standing among the book boys. When she heard the Prime Minister's words, she felt worried in her heart. She had never been someone who wanted to be in the limelight, and the Prime Minister was clearly doing a disservice by doing this. For some reason, she felt
Gradually, a layer of worry emerged, and as the palace examinations came, it became more and more serious.
Mr. Qiao Ge was about to speak, but Long Jinxiu had already spoken in advance. "Your Majesty, that is Miss Yijing, the adopted daughter that the Prime Minister has recently adopted. It must be that the Emperor has been too busy dealing with memorials recently, and even Princess Zhou mentioned it in front of you.
I have forgotten all those who have passed by. That Miss Yijing is really a rare and wonderful woman in the world, she is easy to get along with, and she is also very talented."
Long Jintian smiled. It seemed that his girl was very fond of this Miss Yijing. How could he not know the trouble outside? The reason why he pretended to be stupid was just to see what tricks the Prime Minister was playing. Suddenly
Taking in an adopted daughter and suppressing Su Pingting in a short period of time is definitely not a simple person. And such a person is the prime minister's adopted daughter, which is neither a blessing nor a curse, so he chose
Just wait and see what happens.
"Oh, it's like this. I have indeed forgotten it." His expression of sudden realization made everyone think that he really didn't know anything about it. However, in Xie Si's eyes, he saw another person among the candidates.
The smile. That person is none other than Mr. Gu. Why does he always feel that this Mr. Gu is somewhat familiar and mysterious?
Mr. Gu's eyes did not dodge, and the smile on his lips was particularly beautiful. He didn't believe that the emperor really didn't know anything about the goings-on in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Otherwise, how could Mr. Zhao visit the Prime Minister's Mansion at night?
There was a bit more murderous intent in Long Jintian's eyes, and this look clearly saw him through and through. Among the people in the court, only Zimo dared to meet his gaze head-on like this. However, he was not afraid at all, and remained the same.
He was calm and composed, as if he was not aware of the danger. No, in fact, Long Jintian believed that Gu Liufei felt it completely, but was not afraid at all.