The eunuch's voice sounded, and immediately, the entire noisy Wenxian Hall fell silent.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the chief eunuch, and they retreated to both sides, then knelt down to show respect.
When they heard the eunuch's voice, Su Qi'an and the three people above him quickly walked off the stage and bent down to receive the order.
The eunuch nodded, opened the edict, and the sharp voice sounded again.
"I am very clear about the matter of this palace examination. This matter will be decided by me personally. In three days, the results will be given to the candidates and students present. There is no need for the three examiners to dispute. This palace examination is over."
"I'll wait for the order."
The words in the imperial edict were clear and concise, with no room for maneuver. When the three of them saw this, they could only bow their heads and accept the edict.
After delivering the imperial edict, the eunuch immediately turned and left.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became much quieter. The candidates who were kneeling on the ground stood up one after another and looked at each other, but no one made a sound.
This time the imperial examination was so loud that even His Majesty came forward. This was something they did not expect. At this time, the imperial edict was issued and His Majesty intervened. How dare they, the candidates, say anything.
After a while, Zheng Guogong raised his head, looked at the candidates in the hall, and said loudly, "Okay, today's matter will be decided by His Majesty. Everyone, please step aside."
"Students resign."
Countless candidates and students nodded one after another, clasped their fists in salute, and left the hall one after another.
Huang Wenyan stood there, looking at Su Qi'an in front of him with a worried look on his face. He wanted to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to say them.
He was more sensitive than others, and he could feel a trace of helplessness in Su Qian's heart.
I wanted to take this opportunity to make the decision for their poor students, but I didn't expect that now, His Majesty intervened and all the previous efforts were completely wasted.
This kind of blow was a big blow to his heart. He sighed, knowing that now was not the right opportunity. Before leaving, he took a deep look at Su Qi'an, hoping that Mr. Su, whom he respected, would understand, and then left with his companions.
In the hall, after a little effort, many candidates and students had basically left, leaving only Su Qi'an.
At this time, Zheng Guogong turned around, looked at Su Qi'an with a calm face, came up to him, and said softly.
"Uncle Dongshan, it's a pity that you want to use this palace examination to make a big splash, but you never imagined that the real manipulators of the palace examination are not the first-rank men like us."
"The Imperial Examination is not as simple as you think. The Imperial Examination has been perfected for hundreds of years. If you fail it so easily, it will not be a slap in our face."
"Uncle Dongshan, let me remind you, sometimes don't be too self-righteous. In Great Liang, especially in Kyoto, no one will be affected at all."
"Just take care of yourself."
Duke Zheng sneered and strode away from Wenxian Palace.
In response to Zheng Guogong's ridicule, Su Qian's face remained expressionless.
Wang Zhenshan, who was beside him, watched this scene, patted Su Qi'an on the shoulder, and sighed.
"Xiao Su, although I dislike Zheng Yuan very much, what he said is indeed the truth. I understand your thoughts, but the palace examination is indeed complicated and the forces of all parties are intertwined. It is considered a good thing that you can achieve this step."
"There is no need to be unlucky. As for Zheng Yuan, there is no need to worry. With His Majesty's appreciation for you, you will not be punished for this matter."
"And after your trouble, I believe that this palace examination will definitely be affected to some extent, and there will definitely be some compromises. Your efforts will still be effective."
Listening to Wang Zhenshan's relief, Su Qi'an nodded and said, "Qi'an understands that I did not consider this matter well, but I just tried my best. I don't want to participate in anything else."
"Xiao Su, are you?" Wang Zhenshan is not an ordinary person, and he can see Su Qian's inner thoughts at a glance.
"Haha, don't worry, Mr. Wang, Qi An didn't lose confidence even after being attacked several times."
"I have done my best to become the examiner of this palace examination. As for the results, it is not important. Next, I plan to bid farewell to His Majesty and Master Wen.
Okay, let’s leave Kyoto and take a good look around Da Liang. "
"You...well, that's right. Kyoto is indeed not suitable for you. Going out for a walk will be more helpful to you. If you come to my northwest in the future, you must talk to me. I will definitely entertain you well. , let’s drink and talk happily, and we won’t return until we get drunk.”
"That's natural." Su Qian said with a smile.
Looking at Su Qi'an's face, Wang Zhenshan nodded, and then strode away from Wenxian Palace.
He could feel that this palace examination was indeed somewhat unfair to Su Qi'an.
After all, it was a good thing to be valued by His Majesty and let him serve as the examiner of this palace examination. As a result, Su Qi'an was like a chess piece being played with. Anyone else would feel aggrieved.
Not to mention a talented person like Su Qian, it would have been nice if he didn't get angry on the spot.
Wang Zhenshan is a rough man, and he doesn't quite understand His Majesty's attitude towards Su Qi'an.
This ambiguous attitude of praising first and then attacking made Su Qi'an sad, which was normal.
Wang Zhenshan understands that Su Qi'an wants to leave. Sometimes it's not a bad thing to leave Kyoto early. The Great Liang is so big that being trapped in one place is really not good for Su Qi'an's development.
After watching Wang Zhenshan leave, Su Qi'an looked away. Most of Wang Zhenshan's thoughts were in line with Su Qi'an's mood.
But one thing was that he guessed wrong. Su Qi'an was not frustrated because of the suppression of Su Xuanyong, so he suddenly decided to bid farewell to Kyoto.
He had made this plan early in the morning. He originally thought that he would study in the Hanlin Academy for a period of time, but he felt that the days were almost over and he wanted to leave.
But he didn't expect that the Qiu Wei Palace Examination would be interrupted midway, and he would even be involved. He had no choice but to accept the position of examiner for the Palace Examination.
Now that the palace examination is over, Su Qi'an can take advantage of the so-called grievances he has endured and leave Kyoto.
Kyoto is a place of right and wrong. If you stay with these royal, noble and powerful families and think about intrigues every day, you might as well go to various places in Great Liang and live freely.
Of course, it is impossible to say that Su Qi'an is not a little disappointed in His Majesty.
Su Qi'an had always stayed away from this kind of emperor's art of controlling people, or even scorned him. Staying with such an emperor would only do harm to Su Qi'an, but no good.
It is the right way to simply say goodbye and quietly develop your own power.
With the return of the eunuch, the affairs in Wenxian Palace came to an end.
But the dispute in the rear hall had just begun.
The reason is also very simple. Su Xuanyong's imperial edict was issued to stop the chaos in the palace examination, but there was no punishment at all for Su Qi'an's trouble.
This made the two princes Zhao and Chen a little dissatisfied, but they were not stupid enough to attack Su Xuanyong directly.
Instead, he criticized the Hanlin Academy in a roundabout way for being so indulgent and generous to Su Qi'an.
This aroused the dissatisfaction of Wen Xuan, and anyone with a discerning eye could see it.
On the surface, it was directed at the so-called lax discipline of the Hanlin Academy, but in fact it was an attack on Su Qian.
Even though Wenxuan had a good temper, he was still the dean of the Hanlin Academy. Such criticism was not a slap in the face.
If he can still be indifferent to this, he, the dean, should stop doing it.
"Two princes, are you stretching your hands a little too long? I'm not dead yet. Why, I really think the Imperial Academy is easy to bully."
"Hey, Mr. Wen, don't be excited. We are also thinking about the future of the Hanlin Academy. Although Uncle Dongshan is a direct descendant of Mr. Wen, we can't just pamper him. Look, what happened today, if it weren't for Your Majesty, our Uncle Dongshan , but it’s going to completely stir up trouble.”
"It's true that he is the number one talent, but his emotional intelligence is too low. He is completely arrogant and arrogant. A little pressure will be beneficial in the long run."
"You fart! I'm still saying what I said. It's not your turn to interfere in the affairs of the Hanlin Academy. If Zhao Guogong is really free, he should take care of his own affairs. Otherwise, something will happen one day. Don't blame me for not reminding you. Pass you."
Wen Xuan directly used foul language. To be able to be so rude for one person, this is not the case here in Wen Xuan
Rarely seen.
But this sentence from Wenxuan did have some effect on Zhao Guogong, and it seemed to step on his sore spot.
Duke Zhao's face was gloomy and he shouted angrily, "Master Wen, what are you talking nonsense about? You..."
Duke Zhao's angry rebuke was interrupted by Su Xuanyong in the middle of his sentence.
Su Xuanyong's face was serious, he looked coldly at the two people arguing in the audience, and scolded.
"Okay, shut up, everyone. One of you is a first-class Duke," and the other is a leader in the literary world. It's really embarrassing for me to argue like this over a trivial matter. "
"I have already said that this matter is over, and there is no need to continue arguing."
"Master Wen, I know that Uncle Dongshan is your direct descendant, and I understand that you are protecting me. However, as the dean of the Hanlin Academy and a leader in the literary world, you have lost your composure and lost your identity by acting like this today. I order you to be banned from the Hanlin Academy for three days and to think on the wall. Pass."
"Zhao Guogong, Chen Guogong, I know what you are thinking. Dongshan Bo is from the royal family and is more talented. There are some things you'd better not interfere with. If you are discovered by me, I will consider the consequences of this matter. You two will also be locked up for three days. "
Su Xuanyong directly punished both sides with "fifty big blows", which immediately silenced both sides.
The silence in the hall made Su Xuanyong sigh, waved his hands and said softly.
"Okay, I'm tired, you all should step aside."
"Fengling, please stay and pat my head."
"Old minister, please retire."
"My child, please leave."
Soon, everyone present, except for the Ninth Princess, left one after another.
When everyone walked away, Su Xuanyong's voice sounded softly, "Fengling, do you feel that your father has done something a little unkind?"
"Well, my daughter feels that this matter is a bit bad for Mr. Su." The Ninth Princess was silent for a while and said frankly. Read the book
Regarding this answer, Su Xuanyong was not angry, but smiled softly.
"Only you dare to be so straightforward in front of your father, unlike your brothers who are too fake and only say nice things."
The Ninth Princess chuckled, did not answer, and gently pressed the sides of Su Xuanyong's head with her fingers.
The tense nerves in his mind were relieved, and Su Xuanyong continued.
"Okay, Fengling, if you have time, have a good chat with Uncle Dongshan and let him calm down. I know he has been wronged, but with his intelligence, he should understand my intentions."
