In the eighth year of Yuanheng in the previous dynasty, a case of fraud occurred in the examination room. Seventeen people including the examiner were executed. Who was Xiao Congbo, a scholar?
Not only did he come from a famous family, but he was also half-disciplined by the emperor. As a result, because he was involved, he was also taken to the execution ground and beheaded on the spot.
Compared with Xiao Congbo, although the three of them can be regarded as important ministers, in terms of power and influence, they are far inferior.
People like that are implicated in a fraud case, and they can't die anymore. If they catch up with this matter, are they afraid that the whole family will be exiled thousands of miles away?
The three of them all felt a chill in their hearts, and they quickly kowtowed: "The country values talents and honors, how dare I, the ministers, forget their loyalty for profit and play with their lives and wealth?"
"I must live up to the emperor's trust and make this examination go smoothly without any fraud."
After hearing this, the emperor nodded: "My instructions are for the sake of the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers. Don't say it without warning when you are ruthless!"
With a wave of his hand, the eunuch saw a letter on the silver plate, which was sealed by a cover. You could see the jade seal on the seal. Looking at this, the examiner took it with both hands. After exiting, he dared to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead. He couldn't help but
They looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
Although being able to preside over the examination means that one's academic prestige has reached a certain level, it can also prove that one is a noble civil servant, and at the end of the day, one can form good relationships with all the Jinshi in one subject.
But the risks involved are also not small.
"It's our turn." Yu Qianzhi and the three of them all knew each other and nodded to each other outside the palace. No one said anything. When they passed by, another eunuch came in to report. Yu Qianzhi sighed softly and said to Liu Zhan
explain.
Liu Tan also sighed, "What can I do? Just go in and admit your mistake." The young eunuch happened to come out and invite them in.
Both of them felt a little distressed. After entering, they immediately apologized.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty."
"I am guilty."
"What are you guilty of?" The emperor was sitting behind the case and asked calmly, neither happy nor angry.
Hearing this tone, Yu Qianzhi knew that the emperor was probably busy with the examination just now and did not know about the demon's appearance.
But they had failed once before, and after that time, the emperor was a little dissatisfied with them.
But this time, he still didn't dare to hide it. He could only lower his head and tell the emperor about the demon appearing again and using a medium to cast spells.
"...Although I kept the demon's qi in mind and tracked it down several times, I never caught it..."
"inability!"
The emperor's face turned red and blue, and he suddenly became furious. He swept down the papers on the case in front of him with one sleeve and raised his voice: "The demon has disappeared, so it's fine that he can't be found. Now he keeps showing up in the capital, but you haven't caught him yet!"
The papers were scattered all over the floor. The emperor stood up and walked back and forth angrily. Then he glared at the two of them. He was so angry that he even lost his temper and roared: "We are all usually masters, but I see you are being fooled by a monster!"
"How can you repay me when you have received the emperor's favor?"
"Everything else can be left alone, but this matter must be caught. This is the chief culprit who framed the prince!"
After saying that, the emperor gasped for breath and slapped the table hard: "You must not be lenient!"
It can be seen that he hates him very much.
When the emperor roared angrily, although the two people below were both righteous men, their faces turned white and their hearts trembled. They lowered their heads and said nothing.
When the emperor came to his senses from his rage, he suddenly felt his body become weak. He slumped down on the chair and groaned: "My head hurts so much."
"Your Majesty!" All the eunuchs shouted in shock and surrounded him. Only Eunuch Zhao saw the opportunity and immediately took out the crystal bottle from his arms, took a sip of medicinal wine, and then fed it to the emperor.
The emperor took a sip, and after about a moment, he gradually regained his composure, took a heavy breath, looked haggard and tired, as if he had aged ten years, and said: "I am old... old..."
Then he looked at the two of them and asked: "Let's not care about this matter just now. You can all read my fortune. Come on, raise your heads and see how many days I have left."
"You have to tell the truth, I don't blame you."
Liu Zhan and Yu Qian were ordered to raise their heads and their eyes fell on the emperor's face. Liu Zhan said seriously and solemnly: "Your Majesty is ordered by heaven, how can I spy on you?"
Yu Qianzhi also agreed: "What Mr. Liu said is true. Your Majesty is the emperor, not an ordinary man. How can you use ordinary people's physiognomy to judge your majesty's destiny? This true dragon's energy can not only deter evil spirits, but also can
Disturbing the calculations of physiognomy, it is not that I dare not, but that I cannot."
"You... are timid and fearful..." The emperor waved his hands in disappointment: "That's all, since you can't see it, forget it, you can just retreat first."
"I'll take your leave." The two of them said in unison.
Seeing the two men retreating, the hall was quiet. Although there were palace maids and eunuchs, they seemed not to exist and stood silently in the darkness.
The emperor couldn't help but sigh: "If Huaihui was here, he would not perfuse me."
So he died and was given death by you yourself.
Liu Zhan and Yu Qianzhi, who had excellent ears, heard this sound outside the main hall. They looked at each other and saw sarcasm in their eyes, and then left without looking back.
Huaihui, calling for such a kiss, didn't you die from a glass of poisonous wine?
And this Master Xiao Huaihui knew that the wine given to him was poisonous wine, but he had to drink it.
This is really sad!
Even Liu Zhan, who is usually very loyal, does not want to be the second Xiao Huaihui. Xiao Huaihui was born in Tongshan Temple and actually has some connections with Liu Zhan.
When it comes to the talent of discerning heavenly secrets, Liu Zhan is far inferior to this Taoist brother.
Also because of Xiao Huaihui's sudden death, the Tongshan Temple lineage was severely hit. Seventeen years have passed, and Tongshan Temple has not yet calmed down. This forced the current generation of temple master Hui Dao to order the permanent destruction of Tianji Technique, making
The younger generation wants to be a slave but cannot get it.
Now the emperor sighs like this!
It wasn't until they left the palace gate that the two of them breathed a sigh of relief, looked back at the palace gate, and their eyes met.
Yu Qianzhi stretched out a hand and shook it gently.
Liu Zhan made a six gesture to the court.
Come on, it's either five years or six years. This is the last time.
The two of them were like students who checked their answers after taking a test and found that they were not much different from what they had calculated. They were each worried.
"Well, entering the Marquis Gate is as deep as the sea, which is not suitable for you and me. However, entering the Palace Gate is as deep as the sea, but it is just right."
"Tell me, inside, if the emperor orders you and me to be taken down, how many guards will we need?"
"Guard? Humph, if you are inside, I think the eunuchs present may be able to capture you and me."
The two looked at each other and smiled, turned around and left. In the main hall, Eunuch Zhao came out again quietly, without making a sound, and just stood on one side with his head bowed.
The emperor on the dragon throne looked like he had a sinking look on his face at the moment. He was not furious or ferocious, and even had a hint of decadence. However, Eunuch Zhao knew the emperor well, so he couldn't tell that at this moment, the emperor was not as angry as he was just now.