"He's crazy!" All of the officials had the same thought. A crippled person actually dared to participate in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test?
Did he really think that the Heaven Dao Pavilion Selection Test depended on luck?
How was that possible!
The Heaven Dao Pavilion Selection Examination was held once every two years and was personally hosted by the Heaven Dao Pavilion. Even in the Great Xia Dynasty, only the top three of the Court Examinations were qualified to participate. However, that was only the qualification.
Every year, the number of people participating in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test would not be less than a hundred.
In other words, the Great Xia Dynasty was not the only one participating in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test. That was where the true elites gathered. It was where the geniuses from all over the world competed against each other.
At that time, countless geniuses and elites would appear.
All of them were extremely talented. After all, to be able to qualify for the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test meant that they had a high level of achievement or expertise in a particular field.
But what about Fang Zhengzhi?
How could a person whose cultivation had been crippled have the chance to live?
All of the officials were shocked.
Even Emperor Lin Mubai, who had already walked to the gates of the palace, trembled when he heard these words. He immediately stopped in his tracks.
"This guy wants to participate in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test?" Emperor Lin Mubai turned around and looked at Fang Zhengzhi, who was chatting with Yan Xiu. He did not know how to react.
However, Yan Xiu was not too surprised when he heard Fang Zhengzhi's words. He replied calmly, "I'm very strong!"
"That's great, I'll just casually get the first place and leave the second place for you." Fang Zhengzhi nodded and smiled brightly when he heard this.
"Pfft!"
"Can he not be so shameless?"
"This guy's skin is thicker than the city walls. What is the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test? A game? And he wants to get first place? "
All of the officials were speechless.
However, they couldn't say anything in this situation. After all, everyone could see the dark expression on the Crown Prince's face.
Hence …
The main problem now was the Crown Prince.
As for Fang Zhengzhi's claim of participating in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test and getting first place, the officials could only treat it as a joke.
Wen Dabao was also laughing, laughing so hard that his stomach hurt. "Lord Fang, it's not that Dabao doesn't support you this time, it's just that … hahaha …"
…
Two hours later.
The officials waited patiently at the entrance of the Imperial Decree Hall. However, their expressions were completely different from when the Queen of the Southern Region had first arrived.
Especially the Minister of Personnel, the Minister of Rites, and the Minister of Works.
As the officials who were poisoned by a piece of mutton, they felt very aggrieved. However, the matter had already been decided. What else could they say?
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's expression was equally gloomy. Coupled with his severe injuries, his face was extremely pale. However, he did not ask to be excused.
The reason was simple …
He wanted to take a good look at Fang Zhengzhi's smug expression. He wanted to imprint this image deep into his mind.
Compared to Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, King Duan's expression was much better. The Southern Region case had been overturned. This was his greatest reward and his best opportunity.
"Fang Zhengzhi, receive your orders!" Eunuch Wei's voice rang out.
"Yes." Fang Zhengzhi nodded and took a step forward. He walked to the entrance of the Imperial Decree Hall and bowed to Eunuch Wei and Emperor Lin Mubai.
Eunuch Wei shook his head when he saw this.
He was exasperated with Fang Zhengzhi's lack of etiquette. However, since Emperor Lin Mubai did not mind, he could not reprimand Fang Zhengzhi.
"By the Emperor's orders, Fang Zhengzhi shall be ranked first in the previous Law of Dao examinations. He shall be listed on the Golden Roll!"
Eunuch Wei's shrill voice rang out once more.
Emperor Lin Mubai also slowly walked towards the golden rock outside the Imperial Decree Hall. He pointed in the air a few times, and instantly, a name appeared on the golden rock.
"Fang Zhengzhi!"
It was next to Nangong Hao's name.
All of the officials looked at the names carved on the golden stone and looked at each other with complicated expressions.
The Alchemy Roll had really been reinstated!
Fang Zhengzhi, a commoner born in the Northern Mountain Village, had climbed all the way from the county examination of the Law of Dao to the top of the county examination, the capital examination, the imperial examination, the court examination …
This was definitely a legend, a legend that no one could surpass, because no one could surpass his position.
The whole city celebrated when their names were on the golden roll!
From the moment the imperial edict was announced, loud and clear voices could be heard throughout the entire palace.
"Fang Zhengzhi, first in the combat examination, court examination champion!"
"Fang Zhengzhi, first in the combat examination, court examination champion!"
"…"
The voice traveled from the Imperial Palace all the way to the main entrance of the Imperial Palace, where the imperial guards, who had been guarding the main entrance for a long time, distributed the notices.
In the Flame Capital City, countless citizens stared at the Royal Guards who were rushing towards the four gates with the Imperial Board in their hands. All of them widened their eyes in shock.
"What's going on?"
"Isn't the court examination not starting yet?"
"It's Fang Zhengzhi. He has already been cleared of all wrongdoings at the entrance of the Imperial Palace. The Emperor has reinstated the golden roll for him, and he is the top of the golden roll!"
"That can't be? The Crown Prince is involved in the Southern Region case! "
"It's true! Everyone in the Flame Capital City knows that the Southern Region case has been overturned, and Fang Zhengzhi has been reinstated as the top of the golden roll!"
Countless people were in disbelief when they witnessed this scene.
Amongst these voices, there were also people discussing Fang Zhengzhi's participation in this round's Heaven Dao Pavilion Selection. However, these voices were not loud.
Because, everyone just laughed.
"Participate in the Heaven Dao Pavilion examinations? Ha ha ha … How is that possible, he must have said it casually. When it comes to the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection, he must have found an excuse to hide. "
"That's true. If it was Fang Zhengzhi, he might actually do something like that!"
"Hahaha …"
Even though the citizens did not believe that Fang Zhengzhi would really participate in the Heaven Dao Pavilion examinations, they did not find it strange that Fang Zhengzhi was the top of the court examination golden roll.
After all, Fang Zhengzhi's expression during the battle of the Southern Region had already spread throughout the Flame Capital City and the Great Xia Dynasty.
The golden roll was pasted at the four city gates of the Flame Capital City. Then, the soldiers at the four city gates spread the news to the various prefectures of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Even though the golden roll came a little late.
But …
However, the effect was even more shocking than the previous golden proclamation. Because this golden proclamation was related to a huge case, a huge case in the Southern Region.
…
East Palace, Crown Prince Residence.
"Pa!" A white jade cup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.
The two imperial physicians immediately knelt on the ground, their faces filled with fear. Behind the imperial physicians, more than ten officials dressed in court robes also lowered their heads.
"Get out, get out!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's voice rang out.
"Yes, yes …" The two imperial physicians immediately left the room, wiping away the sweat on their foreheads. Their bodies were completely drenched.
When the officials saw this, they looked at each other. Then, one of them stepped forward and walked to the middle of the study.
"Your Highness, the only thing we can do now is to push the blame onto Su Qing!"
"Yes, Official Wang is right. Didn't Fang Zhengzhi say that he has evidence of Su Qing's murder? Since he said that he does, then we should just go along with his wishes. He won't be able to say anything then. "Another official stepped forward.
"That's right. Those who achieve great things don't bother with trifles. There's no point for you to continue protecting Su Qing."
"Fortunately, the Emperor still wants to protect him. As long as there's no concrete evidence for the Southern Region case, you will still be the heir to the Eastern Palace. In a few years, you will still ascend the throne!"
"Your Highness, why don't you bear with it for now? Since Fang Zhengzhi's cultivation has been destroyed, his future is to become an official. When you ascend the throne, you will have your revenge."
The officials looked at the ashen-faced Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and cautiously tried to persuade him.
"Then what are we waiting for? Arrange for someone to go to the Northern Lands! "Crown Prince Lin Tianrong clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.
"Yes, Your Highness!" One of the officials replied.
"Your Highness, you can't!" Another official tried to stop him.
"Why not? Are we waiting for Su Qing to come and confront him? "Crown Prince Lin Tianrong glared at the official who tried to stop him.
"Of course not. However, Su Qing has been in the Northern Lands for a year now. If we attack him now, it might backfire!"
"What do you think?"
"In my opinion, the best way is to lure Su Qing into the capital city. Then, we can attack him on the way there. Even if we fail, it's better to wait for Su Qing to enter the capital than to wait for him in the Northern Lands!"
"How do we lure him? He is already the Chief of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies. Furthermore, news of Fang Zhengzhi's success in the examinations has already spread. Why would he enter the capital city? "
"This …" The official was speechless.
All of the other officials shook their heads when they heard this. It was too difficult to lure Su Qing into the capital city. Under these circumstances, Su Qing would not be completely convinced.
"A bunch of useless fools!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong clenched his fists as he looked at the silent officials. Compared to Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping, these officials were not as smart.
This caused a wave of fury to surge in his heart once again.
"Make the arrangements, I want to see the Left Prime Minister!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong gritted his teeth. Fang Zhengzhi, you broke one of my arms. Do you think I will let you off so easily?
"This …" All of the officials hesitated when they heard the Crown Prince's words.
"Is there a problem?" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's expression darkened. As the Crown Prince and the future Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty, he could not even see a single person.
"Your Highness, you know that Wen Chuan is in charge of the Law Ministry. Furthermore, you have seen for yourself that Wen Chuan is working for King Duan!" All of the officials shook their heads.
"So what? Can't I see him? "Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's tone was icy.
All of the officials lowered their heads in silence. It was too difficult to see Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping, especially at a time like this. Without the Law Ministry's help, it was impossible to do so.
The Law Ministry!
Like a fishbone, the dozen or so courtiers were rendered speechless.
At this moment, all of the officials had the same thought. Why did the first person Fang Zhengzhi dealt with after entering the capital was Minister of Law Wan Chong?
Could it be …
Did Fang Zhengzhi plan all of this?
If that was the case, then it was too scary!
Silence. Silence.
At this moment, there were two soft knocks on the door of the study room. Then, a voice came from outside the study room.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, the Minister of Justice, Wen Chuan, has sent a letter over!"
"Wen Chuan?!"
"Why would he send a letter?"
All of the officials were in disbelief.
"Call him in!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was in disbelief as well, but he still spoke quickly.
At this moment, the dozen or so courtiers all looked towards the door of the study.
"Creak!" With a soft sound, a servant dressed in black walked in. In his hand was a sealed letter.
Then, the servant rushed forward and knelt in the middle of the room, presenting the letter with both hands.
One of the officials took the letter and walked a few steps towards Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, carefully handing the letter over to Crown Prince Lin Tianrong.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's expression darkened, but he quickly tore open the letter. Instantly, his expression changed.
"Your Highness, what does Wen Chuan say in the letter?" One of the officials asked carefully when he saw Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's expression.
"Take a look for yourselves." Crown Prince Lin Tianrong waved his hand and the letter floated into the officials' hands.
The official immediately took the letter and glanced at it. Instantly, his eyes widened and his mouth gaped open.
All of the other officials gathered around when they saw this.
However …
When they saw the contents of the letter, their eyes widened as well. It was as if they had seen a ghost in broad daylight.
This was because the contents of the letter were extremely clear and simple.
There was only one sentence!
"Su Qing has entered the capital!"
Most importantly, the handwriting was not written by Wen Chuan. They had been officials for more than ten years. How could they not recognize Wen Chuan's handwriting?
However, this was not the main point.
The main point was …
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