At the same time, a powerful aura exuded from King Liqin's body. It was different from Emperor Lin Mubai's dragon aura.
If Emperor Lin Mubai's dragon aura was the strongest, then King Liqin's aura was the strongest.
In that case, King Liqin's aura was extremely powerful. It was the aura that came from years of accumulation. It was a transcendent aura that emanated from decades of accumulation.
It was hard to imagine that such a hunchbacked body could contain such power and aura.
Even Emperor Lin Mubai's expression changed slightly at such a close distance. As he looked at his uncle, the light in his eyes became extremely bright.
When the late Emperor was alive, there were nine brothers.
When the late Emperor passed away, only one was left. That person was King Liqin. He had once led three armies and contributed greatly to the Great Xia Dynasty.
"Uncle, don't tell me you have already..." Emperor Lin Mubai's face was filled with anticipation as he looked at King Liqin with deep respect.
As the Emperor.
He should have gotten rid of all threats to the throne.
However, he did not do so. He did not even think of doing so. The reason was simple. The person standing in front of him was King Liqin.
King Liqin, who had given up the throne to the late Emperor.
"I've reached the threshold, but I'm still missing an opportunity …" After Prince Liqin finished speaking, his aura suddenly changed. His eyes became cloudy again, and his voice became hoarse.
"Do you need my help?" Emperor Lin Mubai did not address himself as the Emperor. Instead, he addressed himself as his nephew. He looked at King Liqin with the same gaze one would give to an elder.
"Not at the moment. I believe the Emperor asked me to come today because of these three essays?" King Liqin shook his head and handed the three essays back to Emperor Lin Mubai.
"Yes, what do you think?"
"The first essay is a good one. It is well-written and well thought out. It has a thorough analysis of the situation. If not for the other two essays, it would have topped the list! "King Liqin said.
"Uncle's thoughts are the same as mine. However, the last two chapters …" Emperor Lin Mubai looked at the last two chapters as he spoke. He was in a difficult position.
"They are on par."
"You think so too?"
"Yes."
"Actually, this is where I am troubled. However, there is only one name in the theory examinations. We have to decide who is better."
"If you want to forcefully determine who is better, it only depends on the hobbies of the person who examines the documents. It has nothing to do with the policy treatise itself. From the beginning to the end, every word and sentence is perfect. Even I would not be able to change it. "
"What Imperial Uncle said is exactly what I feel!"
"As for the third article, although the beginning is also outstanding, it is not the same. However, compared to the second article, there was still a gap. However, the essence of this article was in the last paragraph, especially the part that said, "With the vastness of the world, the story of the fall of the Six Kingdoms is also under the Six Kingdoms." After this sentence, it is the finishing touch. If you read the previous sentence in detail, it will be as if you have been enlightened, and you will feel as if you have been enlightened! "King Liqin continued.
"Then as Imperial Uncle wishes. How should we compare these two essays? "
"I have already said that there is no difference between the two essays. If you want to forcefully determine who is better, I will tell you the truth. I am happy with the third essay. However, I believe that the Emperor is more interested in the second essay. "King Liqin thought for a moment before replying.
"In the past, Imperial Uncle would always avoid questions like this. However, you are able to tell me the truth today. What is the reason? "Emperor Lin Mubai asked.
"Haha, the Emperor is marking the scripts in the Imperial Decree Hall and summoned me to the Imperial Decree Hall for questioning. Isn't it just for fairness? Since it is for fairness, then I will do it for fairness. "
"I understand, thank you Imperial Uncle!"
"I will take my leave."
"Imperial Uncle..."
"Does the Emperor have something else to ask me?"
"If Imperial Uncle can cross that threshold, can I ask Imperial Uncle for a favor?"
"The thing you are asking for... is difficult." King Liqin looked at Emperor Lin Mubai. Then, his murky eyes moved slightly and he shook his head lightly.
"Even after you cross that threshold, you can't do it?" Emperor Lin Mubai's eyes were filled with disappointment. This was not an emotion that an Emperor should have.
But at this moment, at this very moment, it had appeared, and it was very real, very intense.
"I don't know." King Liqin shook his head again.
"I haven't seen Yu Er for ten years, five months, and twenty-three days! Uncle! She left when Ping Yang was three and a half years old. Ten years. When she left, she mentioned a promise of ten years. But now, five months and twenty-three days have passed … "Emperor Lin Mubai's expression changed at this moment. A trace of extreme pain flashed across his eyes.
"So it's been so long. However, since you chose the throne, you should have been mentally prepared." King Liqin sighed.
"I know, but..."
"I will do my best!"
"Thank you Imperial Uncle!"
"I will take my leave."
…
The officials outside the Imperial Decree Hall watched as the doors opened and King Liqin slowly walked out. Their faces were filled with confusion.
Today was the day the results of the court examinations were announced. King Liqin's presence was a surprise.
However, now that King Liqin had walked out, it was even more surprising. Because, according to usual practice, Emperor Lin Mubai would definitely personally send King Liqin out of the palace.
But now...
There was no movement from within the Imperial Decree Hall.
King Liqin walked into the Imperial Decree Hall alone. Then, he walked out alone. It was as though there was no one in the Imperial Decree Hall.
All of the candidates who were waiting for the announcement of the decree were equally shocked.
They were shocked that King Liqin had come out again. Was he done with his discussion? What was King Liqin talking about? Was it related to the court examinations?
Or...
Was it about something else?
Questions flashed across their minds. However, there was no answer.
Wu Feng desperately wanted to glean some information from King Liqin's expression. However, he was disappointed. King Liqin's expression was far too calm.
It was so calm that there was not a single ripple in it.
As for his eyes...
There was only turbidity there. Wu Feng respected King Liqin from the bottom of his heart. However, other than respect, there was also a slight doubt in his heart.
"Master told me not to disrespect King Liqin. However, Master is one of the four sages. He is on the same level as the Emperor. Why did he tell King Liqin? Could it be that King Liqin is also a sage? That's not possible. One pavilion, four sages, 13 constabularies. That means that there are only four sages in the world. King Liqin has been famous for so many years. If he is a sage, he should be one of the sages. "
Wu Feng did not understand. However, he still bowed respectfully.
King Liqin left. He walked very slowly as he walked past the officials and the candidates. Then, he walked slowly towards the entrance of the palace.
Just as King Liqin left everyone's line of sight, the sound of a bell rang out.
"Dong..."
This sound was drawn out. It reverberated throughout the entire palace.
All of the officials and candidates' eyes lit up when they heard the drum and bell. They were visibly excited.
This was the sound of a golden bell.
There was only one reason for the golden bell to ring at this moment. It was the time for the announcement of the results.
Wu Feng's body trembled slightly. This was caused by his unusually agitated emotions. Nangong Hao didn't receive an Imperial edict. Fang Zhengzhi didn't receive an Imperial edict. Neither did Yan Xiu!
"All three of them have not been invited!"
How could Wu Feng not be excited by this news?
When Wu Feng first came to the court examinations... He came with the intention of topping the court examinations. In fact, he believed that he had the ability to do so.
However...
When he heard that Nangong Hao was going to participate in the court examinations, his confidence was challenged for the first time.
Hence... He challenged Qin Yan, who was ranked third on the Rising Dragon Roll. He wanted to build his confidence.
He wanted to know the difference between his years of hard work and Nangong Hao's.
In the end, he defeated him easily.
This restored some of his confidence. However, during the theory examinations, he saw Nangong Hao four years later. He saw a true talent.
His radiance was too dazzling, so dazzling that Wu Feng couldn't even open her eyes.
Therefore, his ignited confidence once again fell to the bottom of the valley.
He had even mentally prepared himself. If he could not get first, he would at least get second. Second... Nangong Hao had been second on the Rising Dragon Roll for so long.
It was not too much to be second once in a while.
Moreover, losing to Nangong Hao wasn't something to be ashamed of.
But today, he heard another piece of news. Nangong Hao did not receive the Emperor's edict, which meant that he had fallen out of the top ten of the theory examination.
How could he compete with him?
He had defeated Nangong Hao...
He had defeated Nangong Hao!
How could he not be excited!
Wu Feng subconsciously looked at Nangong Hao. He realized that Nangong Hao was as calm as ever. It was almost as if nothing could attract his attention.
"Hmmph... keep acting!" Wu Feng grunted lightly. He wanted to see if Fang Zhengzhi could remain as calm as he was when the results were announced.
Just as he was thinking about this, the doors of the Imperial Decree Hall finally opened completely. Wisps of smoke were blown out by the autumn wind and floated in the air.
Then, Lin Mubai, who was dressed in a golden dragon robe, slowly walked out of the hall. In his hand, he was holding a golden silk scroll.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
All of the civil and military officials knelt on the ground, kowtowing to each other.
All of the candidates also knelt down in the distance. Like the officials, they all chanted, "Long live the Emperor!"
"Rise." Emperor Lin Mubai raised his hands.
All of the officials and candidates stood up in unison.
Following which, a few people dressed in palace attire carried a huge dragon throne to the back of Emperor Lin Mubai and immediately opened a huge golden umbrella.
Emperor Lin Mubai slowly took his seat. He looked at the officials, then at the candidates not too far away. After scanning one round, he scanned another round, then another round …
Then, his expression turned a little ugly.
The reason was simple. He realized that one person was missing. However, Emperor Lin Mubai would not say this out loud, nor would he ask.
As such, he turned to look at Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping.
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping looked at the Emperor and tried to guess what he was thinking. Why is he looking at me now? What is the meaning of this?
Is it because Fang Zhengzhi is not here?
That should not be possible. Fang Zhengzhi did not even receive an invitation from the Emperor. This meant that he did not even make it into the top 10. As such, it was unlikely that the Emperor would pay attention to Fang Zhengzhi.
As such...
Things were simple.
He was going to announce the results on behalf of the Emperor.
The previous court examination results were announced by the Chief Imperial Messenger of the Imperial Academy. However, the Chief Imperial Messenger of the Imperial Academy was currently in the Heavenly Prison.
Even though he was still alive, it was only a matter of time before he died.
As for the current Chief Imperial Messenger, Su Qing...
However, he was a rank four official. Furthermore, he was just a substitute. His authority and status in the court were far too low. He was not suitable for the court examinations.
As the head of the officials, it was only right for him to announce the results. Furthermore, it would show how much importance the Emperor placed on the court examinations.
Thinking about it this way, he understood.
He quickly walked out of the queue and walked respectfully in front of Emperor Lin Mubai. He bowed slightly and stretched out his hands, ready to receive the Imperial Roll from Emperor Lin Mubai.
Emperor Lin Mubai was completely stunned by Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's actions. He did not understand why Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping would suddenly pose like that in front of him.
What was Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping doing?
Just as he was about to speak, he understood.
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was going to announce the results on his behalf?
Emperor Lin Mubai indeed had the intention of letting the officials announce the results. However, even if he had the intention, it was completely different to snatch the results from them.
The Imperial Academy did not have a Chief Imperial Messenger. This was indeed a problem.
However, there were six more!
The Right Prime Minister! And the Crown Prince!
Emperor Lin Mubai's expression changed. He looked seriously at Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping, who had reached out his hands respectfully. Finally, he handed over the parchment.
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping felt an inexplicable sense of excitement as he received the parchment.
Even though announcing the results was a small matter, it meant that the Emperor wanted him to handle the matters of the Imperial Academy. This was good news.
The Imperial Academy was in charge of the biennial Law of Dao examinations. Even though it did not have much use, it was the gathering place for all the talents. He had to hold on to such an important position.
He was in a good mood and his expression was natural.
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