The Jinluan Palace was suddenly in chaos.
Some called the imperial doctor, some helped the head of the Zhu family, and some took the opportunity to complain to the Tian family, "Your Majesty, the Jiang family has gone too far to bully others. Not only did they win over a failed student to cause trouble, but they also deliberately made Lao Zhu angry. This is too much. .”
Tianjia pursed his lips and said nothing.
Jiang Jizong turned around and saluted respectfully, "Your Majesty, I just don't want to make a noise in front of you, which will lose the identity and face of the family."
He said it as if he had never made a fuss with others in the Jinluan Palace before.
But no matter what, the Jiang family acted very grandly this time, and the Tian family nodded, "Lao Zhu has a bit of a temper, help him to rest in the side hall."
There are bickerings and tit-for-tat confrontations in the court every day.
If one day these civil servants stop arguing, something will really go wrong.
What Jiang Jizong did was just to force the opponent's main force back.
"Your Majesty." As soon as the head of the Zhu family was carried away, the head of the Tao family came up. "It is about imperial examination fraud. It is very important to everyone. Once it is misjudged, it will be damaged for life."
It's different when it's a distant relationship. They tend to speak more to protect themselves.
Jiang Jizong changed his tactics, "The lives of the children of aristocratic families are afraid of being damaged, so the future of ordinary people is not important? Your Majesty, tens of millions of people of the Chongqing Dynasty are watching. You can't chill the hearts of the people."
The head of the Yao family then agreed, "Yes, Your Majesty, it is not easy for students from poor families. If all the results they have achieved are taken away by the powerful, then there will be people in this world who are willing to take the imperial examination? Will there be people who really work hard?"
Xu Mo, who was standing in the corner, clenched his fist.
This is exactly the meaning of pursuing justice - not only for his Huiyuan, but also for the future of poor students all over the world, for the long-term stability of the Dayu Dynasty, and for the country to have talented people from generation to generation.
If the powerful are in control of their lives, if the imperial examinations are no longer fair, and if the common people can only be bullied, then the Chongqing Dynasty will be in danger sooner or later.
It's a pity that no one can say these words.
The two parties argued with each other, but they only focused on the matter of "who committed the fraud?"
The Fang family insists that Fang Yuan did not commit fraud.
The Jiang family insisted that Xu Mo did not commit fraud.
Neither of them cheated. Could it be that Tianjia cheated?
Seeing that the Jinluan Palace was about to quarrel again, Jiang Jizong found the right moment and said, "Your Majesty, since no one can provide evidence that the other party cheated, why not retake the exam."
I have been working for so long just for this moment.
"I second the proposal." The Yao family immediately followed.
Dou Weiming glanced at Xu Mo and followed closely, "I also second my opinion."
The three top aristocratic families of the day all stood up, and other vassal aristocratic families also followed suit. The heads in the entire Jinluan Palace hung halfway down.
The He family looked around, thought for a long time, and slowly bowed, "I agree with you."
Qi Xianzhen's palms were moist. He glanced at Dou Weiming twice and sighed at Xu Mo's back. Finally, he stood up and said, "I... also second my opinion."
Zhao Sheren thought of his only son who was making a fuss at home, and then of his glaring wife, and silently bowed his head.
This time it became more than half.
The Tian family calmly scanned the entire Jinluan Palace, and finally settled on the head of the Fang family, "I also know Aiqing's grievance. Since Mr. Fang is so talented and has won the Huiyuan, he probably won't care about this mere exam."
He deliberately lowered his tone and said in a voice that could be heard by the entire Jinluan Palace, "Fang Aiqing, don't worry, as long as your son gets a Gongsheng student, I will definitely give him a top three in the palace examination next year to make up for it."
This was the biggest concession the emperor had ever made for the sake of the top family. No matter how unwilling the head of the Fang family was, he had no choice but to accept it with a smile, "Your Majesty is wise."
Jiang Jizong raised his lips and smiled softly.
Dou Weiming breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Mo finally felt a little lighter.
"But Your Majesty." The tone of the head of the Fang family suddenly changed, "If this failed student still fails, he is acting unreasonably and wantonly. I beg Your Majesty to implicate the nine clans and destroy him."
Xu Mo's lightness froze at the corner of his mouth.
This is the difference between having a backer and not. Even if Fang Yuan fails the ranking, he will only attract some criticism at most. And if he, a poor student, fails the exam, he will implicate the nine clans and throw away their bones and ashes.
However, the Fang family took a step back. Out of balance, the Tian family could only take a step back.
"Okay, just follow what Fang Aiqing said." The man on the dragon chair glanced at Xu Mo and agreed with a smile.
Soon, the content of the imperial edict spread outside the palace.
"According to Heaven's decree, the emperor issued an edict to prove the innocence of the students involved in the imperial examination fraud case in the fifteenth year of Dexian. Therefore, the examination will be re-examined in the sixteenth year of Dexian, and the previous results will be invalid. The emperor's kindness and considering the hard work of the current Gongsheng students, so In the coming year, more than thirty people will be added to the quota of tribute students. I hope that all the ministers will work hard and not be benevolent in admiring this."
They actually scrapped this year's exam and retake it next year.
In order to appease the students, an additional thirty places for Gongsheng students were added so that those who finally got into the exam would not complain.
Tianjia's balance skills are really strong.
Only Xu Mo was the most saddened. He worked so hard to take the Huiyuan exam, but after it was stolen by others, he tried his best and could only get a retake.
"The Fang family is so powerful. If it weren't for the help of the Jiang family, there would be no chance of retaking the exam." Qi Huai was particularly optimistic, "With Brother Xu's talent, he might get another Huiyuan next year."
"We have to work hard next year. If we can compete for the top spot, it will be a different world." An Jun's eyes were burning.
Jiang Sheng was watching in rapt attention.
Sure enough, this is a capable student. After he was admitted to Gongsheng and learned that his grades were invalid, the first time he was not angry was because he thought he could do better next time.
Of course, there will be unavoidable complaints from those at the end of the list, but there will be more people who are excited because there are so many students who have failed.
"They retreated."
Someone yelled, and everyone turned their heads.
I saw a group of officials in scarlet uniforms walking out of the wide-open imperial city gate.
Among them, the head of the Fang family was the fastest and had the darkest face. He was followed by the top-heavy head of the Zhu family and the cautious head of the Tao family.
Those who are clearly different from them are Jiang Jizong, Dou Weiming, the head of the Yao family and others.
At the end of the head is Xu Mo, who is thin and straight.
"father."
Seeing Jiang Jizong, Jiang Chengfeng and Jiang Chengyu rushed over happily.
Jiang Chengyuan glanced at Jiang Sheng, then went over and saluted, "Second uncle, thank you for your hard work."
Zhao Yuan rushed to Zhao Sheren, and Qi Huai approached the Minister of Etiquette, and both of them obediently called him daddy.
The entrance to the imperial city has become the scene of father recognition.
Even Dou Weiming stood in front of an inconspicuous and slender figure, "Thank you for your hard work, Dad."
"As long as I can get the chance to retake the exam, all the hard work will be worth it." Dou Weiming laughed and turned to look at Xu Mo, "Xu boy, what happens next is up to you. We, a bunch of old guys, are going to do it in front of Tianjia." Even if you fight hard, you can’t lose to that boy from the Fang family.”
Xu Mo saluted with neither humility nor arrogance, "Don't worry, sir, Xu Mo will definitely work hard."
For no other reason than for the fact that the head of the Fang family said "the nine clans are implicated", he couldn't slack off.
Turning around, Xu Mo thanked Jiang Jizong and others again, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang, Mr. Yao, Mr. Qi, Mr. Zhao..."
He thanked everyone who supported the re-examination, solemnly but not humbly.
If these people had taken sides before because of the Jiang family's sake, now they felt a bit more genuine appreciation.
"Good boy, if you come back with a Hui Yuan, it won't be in vain for us to spend all our time talking about you." The head of the Yao family's eyes were burning, "If you can get the No. 1 Scholar again, I will protect you a good matchmaker."
"How can anyone secure a match for their own family?" Qi Zongzhen joked from the side, "Old Yao, I heard your plan."
Everyone laughed and chatted for a few words before saying goodbye and leaving.
These people who stand at the top of the Fengjing circle have other purposes even if they laugh and talk. The boys and girls around them are the hope of the entire Dayu Dynasty.
They are able to gather here today partly because of the Dou family's friendship, and partly because of the Jiang family's face.
Dou Weiming has Xu Mo to thank him, but in the Jiang family, it is Jiang Sheng who should step forward.
The little girl who had been mentally constructing for a long time took a deep breath, finally took two steps forward, saluted, and whispered, "Thank you... Thank you, Mr. Jiang."
There was suddenly silence all around. The Jiang family and brothers all looked over nervously.
Jiang Jizong looked at her condescendingly. After a long while, he bent down and smiled slightly, "You should call me uncle, nanny."
