Main Text Chapter 550: When Love Becomes Power, Resentment Surges

These voices were limited to a few places at first, but as people's emotions changed rapidly, they spread more and more widely-

"I also heard that there was cheating in this examination. I heard that the court was involved. Why hasn't the truth come out yet?"

"What's the truth? The list has been issued, what's the use?"

"Unfair! Unfair! Maybe I could have been on the list, but I was squeezed out by the cheater!"

"I don't know who this person is. If you know, catch him and bring him to the officials, let the government do us justice!"

"That's right, catch the cheater, and then announce the other rankings. Don't keep silent!"

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With the encouragement, the thoughts of many failed candidates changed.

They worked hard to study, spent several years studying, and exhausted their energy. They were also outstanding in their hometowns, but when they came to the capital and competed with candidates from all over Da Rui for places, there was always someone better. After all, most people would fail.

However, no matter who it is, they will not be willing to fail the exam. They will inevitably have a fluke mentality. Once instigated by others, some thoughts in their hearts will come to the fore.

Suddenly, the public will and emotions that permeated the Imperial College flowed rapidly, as if they had found an outlet for venting, surging over, and led many candidates to share the same hatred of the enemy!

These emotional changes, in line with the public will, even triggered the will of Xingjing. Within a hundred feet, they slowly gathered into a great force, like a flood that was constantly accumulating on the dam. Once it broke out, it would be a shocking force.

The people who fanned the flames were overjoyed when they saw it, and they shrank back. They were about to leave the crowd.

According to the plan, when the public will boiled, the name of the cheater would be reported, but there were many people and many mouths, and such a secret matter would certainly not be handed over to too many people to do. Moreover, the people who fanned the flames now were just rogues under Lai San. It was okay to pass on some news, but if they knew too much, it was inevitable that someone would not be able to control their mouths and cause trouble.

When making the plan, Tian Youqing didn't think Qiu Yan had any weight, so these confidentiality measures were not aimed at Qiu Yan, but just in case.

Just when the crowd was excited, there were also candidates who cried with joy after seeing the list.

These were the people on the list. Although there were few of them, they stood out among the group of people who failed the exam with sad faces. They often shouted with joy, and then they would be grabbed by several people to fight for them.

This was the merchant family who came to compete for the son-in-law, and they often asked if they were married. After getting the answer they wanted, they would use a generous dowry to persuade the other party.

Let's not talk about these, but after Qiu Yan and others posted the list, they kept squeezing into the crowd, but they didn't get what they wanted. Because there were too many people along the way, they squeezed for a long time. The journey was less than a few feet, but they were already sweating and panting.

Once the list was released, it was final. Luo Jiayun and others were eager to know their results, but they couldn't squeeze in and couldn't see clearly. How could they be calm?

Among them, Qiu Yan seemed the calmest, with a faint change of light and shadow in his eyes, and a thoughtful look on his face. It was unknown what he was thinking about, and he moved forward passively with the people around him.

However, no one else paid attention to Qiu Yan's appearance. Even Luo Jiayun and Zhou Guan were also attracted by the list. Their minds and emotions were pulled by the people's wishes, and it was difficult to break free.

But apart from this, there were also people who could maintain their self-esteem and calmness in this fanatical and chaotic emotional linkage.

"Master, when you pass the imperial examination, your hometown in Shanxi will definitely celebrate." There were two people in the pavilion at the corner of the street, and there was a surging stream of people beside the pavilion. From a distance, the whole pavilion seemed like a rock in the rapids, and it remained motionless despite the impact of the waves. The people in the pavilion also gave people a feeling of not changing their faces even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of them.

From their clothes and appearance, it is obvious that the two people are handsome. One is a young man, dressed properly, giving people a sense of handsomeness, with curly hair. The other is a big and strong man, wearing a single, looking like a servant.

Although he did not go to see the list, this man is very sure that his young master can be on the list, and he said incessantly: "... The old master and the old master are both Jinshi. When you, the young master, also become a Jinshi, our Li family will have three Jinshi in one family, which will bring honor to the ancestors!"

On the side, the handsome young man coughed and whispered: "There are mountains outside the mountains and people outside the people. How can we look down on others? Let alone others, the strange phenomenon in the Imperial Academy alone is enough to prove that there are still masters among the candidates this time!"

As he spoke, he looked up at the sky, his eyes fixed on the sky-high light. The light was a little dim, but there was a halo in the clouds in the sky.

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At the same time, there were people staring at the light and talking.

"The strange phenomenon in the Imperial Examination Hall was probably not caused by the examination papers!" In a tavern, Wen Zhizhen poured a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and then laughed.

"Oh? Master Wen actually has such an opinion?" Across from her, Pang Qianru asked with a smile, her face was full of energy, and her whole body exuded a surging vitality, as if she had made some progress.

Next to Pang Qianru, sat Xu Ran, the granddaughter of the prime minister, with a face full of unhappiness and a little anxiety between her eyebrows.

At the next table, sat Song Qian, Ji Zheng, and Qi Jiulian.

Some people left in a hurry, mostly candidates, but also others. They were all very concerned about the examination list, which made Wen Zhizhen's two tables look particularly calm.

"Miss Pang doesn't have to be like this." After listening to Pang Qianru's words, Wen Zhizhen smiled faintly: "It's not that Wen is jealous of others, but it's because of his feelings. The exam questions this time are very different from the usual ones. Most candidates can't answer them even if they want to. It’s easy, not to mention thoughtful. Even Wen made some guesses before the exam and studied the new method several months in advance, which was just a rough idea.”

Pang Qianru lost no time in laughing and said: "Could it be that Mr. Wen thinks that even your test papers can't cause abnormal phenomena, let alone others?"

"Wen Moujian dare not be so arrogant, but..." Wen Zhizhen shook his head, "If you want to create a vision, you must make the article consistent with human nature, or even connected with dragon energy. This requires not only a sufficient understanding of human nature, but also a proficiency in classics , and more importantly, it should be developed in line with the purpose of the examination, which means that the person answering the question must not only understand the new law, but also have his or her own thinking and put forward suggestions for improvement..."

He shook his head slightly: "We, the scholars, no matter how well we write in the examination room, will never be as good as the princes in the court. This is not a matter of knowledge and experience, but a consideration of vision. Only by standing high can we see far. The princes have formulated Dharma, what you think and think about is beyond the reach of human beings. How can we, the candidates standing at the foot of the mountain, know the scenery on the mountain? In this case, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky!"

Although he did not answer Pang Qianru's question, he revealed a strong sense of confidence in his words, which fascinated Xu Ran.

"Huh, what a shame!" Qi Jiulian complained at the next table.

At this time, Jizheng suddenly asked: "According to Young Master's idea, what is the reason for the vision in the sky?"

"That's a good question, Miss Ji!"

When Wen Zhizhen heard Ji Zheng's question, his eyes showed a little sparkle, as if he valued him particularly, and immediately said: "In my opinion, the only person in the Gongyuan who can cause strange phenomena is the examiner of the king's prime minister! I I heard that Prime Minister Wang is preparing to master the new law, write books and establish a new theory. This time he will be the examiner and he will also have this consideration in mind. If he feels something in his heart while grading the papers, he has mastered a set of theories, and then it will cause strange changes. , not surprising at all.”

"Prince Xiang..." Ji Zheng narrowed his eyes and showed an intriguing expression.

Pang Qianru turned to look at her, then looked out the window. After looking away, she smiled at Wen Zhizhen and said, "The list has been released. Doesn't Mr. Wen care at all? He can still sit and talk with us."

"Wen has done what we should do. I am lucky to have gained it, but I have lost my life." Wen Zhizhen smiled faintly, and said calmly, "Now I am in a hurry to see it, and I can't change anything. It is better to go with Let’s have a cup of tea and discuss the truth.”

His appearance fell in Qi Jiulian's eyes, which made the latter feel bad. You must know that he had made an agreement with Wen Zhizhen on behalf of Qiu Yan. It has not been made clear yet. Once Wen Zhizhen wins, , that would offend Qiu Yan.

"Oh? Mr. Wen is quite like an ancient sage," Pang Qianru's eyes moved slightly, and her gaze fell on Wen Zhizhen's other hand on the table. This hand was clenched tightly, and a slight tremor could be seen.

Pang Qianru did not tell the truth, but continued: "Although the young master doesn't care, he will try the grand ceremony. We young ladies still care, so we have sent people over to watch the rankings. I think I will be back soon."

"Huh?" Wen Zhizhen was stunned when he heard the words, showing a look of astonishment. Then he calmed down and was about to say something else. Suddenly there were footsteps, and he saw a servant in Tsing Yi coming to Pang Qianru. Kung Fu is in the body.

"Pang An, how are you? Have you seen the list?" Pang Qianru turned around and asked.

The man said respectfully, "Miss, I've already seen the list. However, although my subordinates are capable of exerting energy and unloading energy, they are outnumbered by others, so I don't remember much, only the top three."

Pang Qianru raised her eyebrows: "Top three? I asked you to see Mr. Wen's ranking. Just remember this. If you said you remembered the top three, Mr. Wen should be among them, right?"

Opposite him, Wen Zhizhen could no longer maintain his composure. He cast his gaze on the man's face and held his breath. Xu Ran, Qi Jiulian and others are also average.

The man looked at Pang Qianru intently, nodded and said: "Yes, Mr. Wen is the third one!"

"Third place? Impossible!"

As soon as his voice fell, Wen Zhizhen jumped up from his seat like a cat whose tail was stepped on!

A strange look flashed in Pang Qianru's eyes, and she continued to ask without looking at Wen Zhizhen: "Then who are the second and first place?"

The man didn't hesitate and said: "The second name is Ye Yun, and the first one is Qiu Yan, who the lady asked me to pay attention to!"

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