Since the inception of the Da yan Examination, it wasn't that there had never been a vacancy in the top three, but it wasn't a lot. Usually, it was because the examinee's answers didn't meet the criteria of the Celestial Commissioner to be able to enter the top three, and among them, the number of vacancies for the champion was the highest. During the Peaceful Era, there was a record of only two champions emerging from the six major examinations. Therefore, it wasn't surprising that the champion of the Odd Arts course was vacant this year.
To others, this might have been a pity, but to Yu Shu, it was an unexpected piece of good news.
Without the champion of the top three, she, the Hidewon who was ranked second, had vaguely become half the champion. She had ascended the rankings, attracting the admiration of others — — a champion who wasn't the champion.
Realizing this, Yu Shu's entire face was radiant like a spring flower. She was truly happy. This Hidewon had really come at the right time!
When the group of people in Qiongyu Lou recovered from the shock of not having a champion in the rankings, they all turned to look at the lucky Hidewon, Yu Shu.
Liu Chan's Kun Xi, Xin Liu, had unknowingly appeared beside Yu Shu. She held hands with a smile as she congratulated this new friend. She knew that Yu Shu had previously been a mere trader. After passing this course, she had just been promoted to a Master Shifter. Although it couldn't compare to the glory of a Grand Shifter, there were only a few Grand Shifter Masters every year in Da yan. As for the top three of the Odd Arts course, it had a different meaning, and was definitely worth befriending.
Their Xin family was one of the twelve aristocratic families in the capital. They had been around for less than a hundred years and ranked last among the twelve aristocratic families. However, they were able to firmly occupy a spot in the Five Great Exchange Halls. Their Xin family was good at making friends and had a discerning eye for talent. Therefore, the number of Master Shifter who could hold their own in the hall was the highest among the Five Great Exchange Halls.
"Lotus Room, now that you've become Mr. Hidewon, will your eyes still be under your eyebrows?" Xin Liu teased.
Yu Shu laughed heartily, unable to close her mouth. "Yes, yes."
Other than Yu Shu, the one who was most happy to see this result was Liu Tan. He exchanged a look with Helan Chou and looked at Ning Wang in the distance. Sensing the low pressure over there, he could not help but curl the corner of his mouth. The gloom he had felt when Shui Yun had been murdered and he had heard people talk about his incompetence had been swept away.
Looking at Yu Shu again, Liu Tan increasingly felt that his Little Martial Aunt was a brilliant strategist. This woman could really help him get out of trouble.
Waves rose and fell in Qiongyu Pavilion. After the ranking list was announced, it was soon time for lunch. The group of people chatted and laughed as they stood up and left the table, turning into the dining hall.
***
Leaving aside the harmonious atmosphere in Liu Tan's private room, when Prince Ning Liu Hao entered the dining hall, he pulled a long face and sat down without a word.
Ji Xingxuan also felt suffocated and sat down on the other side with her head lowered.
Seeing this, Liu Hao's Qian Xi hesitated for a while before finally consoling, "Your Highness, please do not be impatient. Now is not the time to be angry. The Ninth Prince has temporarily taken the lead, but there is still mathematics and the Imperial Examinations' Gold Rankings. It is still unknown who will have the last laugh."
Liu Hao said coldly, "There are a total of five rankings. They have already taken in a champion, a fragrant husband, and today's fake champion. Do you expect this Prince to find a fortune-teller to suppress them in the next subject?"
Even though they had the Hideous Great Yi Master, Ji Xingxuan, who could fight one against two, the Twin Yang Society cared most about ranking. Quality first, quantity second. As a result, the number of people chosen by Liu Tan's side was no less than that of Liu Hao's. Originally, Ji Xingxuan could suppress them by a head, but with the unexpected appearance of Yu Shu, it was clearly not enough.
Unless there was a fortune-teller in the next subject, there was no way to reverse the situation.
However, the candidates of the Grand Yan Examination were not cucumbers in the market. They could not be spread out for everyone to pick and choose from.
"This …" Liu Hao's Qian Xi was also a rather reputable scholar. After being humiliated by Liu Hao, he felt ashamed and decided to keep quiet.
Ji Xingxuan raised her head and sighed softly. She stood up and lowered her head towards Liu Hao, saying, "It is all my fault for delaying Your Highness's important matter. Please forgive me."
Liu Hao was a man who cherished beauties. When he raised his head and saw Ji Xingxuan's remorseful expression, he could not bear to blame her for being inferior. His expression softened as he said,
"What are you doing? This Prince did not say anything wrong. Sit down."
Ji Xingxuan looked at Liu Tan with a docile expression. "Thank you for Your Highness's understanding. However, Xingxuan cannot do as you wish and I feel guilty. However, Your Highness, please rest assured. In the next subject, you will definitely turn the tables. "
Hearing the hidden meaning in her words, Liu Hao questioned, "Are you confident that you will be able to enter the top three?"
Ji Xingxuan shook her head and revealed a slight smile. She confidently said, "It is not me who is confident. It is Your Highness who is confident."
Liu Hao frowned, "What do you mean by that?"
"Your Highness was in a moment of anger. How could you be muddle-headed? Have you forgotten? I have mentioned to you before that when I was studying at the Taishi Library, I had met many great philosophers. Among them was Mr. Han Wenguang, who had three fortune-tellers. This year, he had two direct disciples who were participating in the Dayan examination. I happen to know them and have seen their faces. According to my judgment, the fortune-teller is one of them. Your Highness, please send someone to exchange for their name card. I believe they will give Your Highness face. "
There were rules for the selection of the princes in the Twin Suns Assembly. Before the results of the previous subject were released, the examinees were not allowed to change the name card of the next subject. Thus, Ji Xingxuan knew what was going to happen in the mathematics section, but she didn't say it. She was waiting for this crucial moment to curry favor with Liu Hao.
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