Chapter 493: No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3

The palace examination on the sixth day of May is open-ended.

Due to the special nature of the Spring Festival and the Queen's first imperial examination after ascending the throne, in order to convince all the students in the imperial capital, Her Majesty held the imperial examination in the square of the main hall.

All students who participate in the examination, whether successful or unsuccessful, can participate and witness the talents and knowledge of the successful students on the spot.

If there are those who cheat in the general examination, their true abilities will be revealed in the palace examination.

Knowledge can be hidden from one person, but not from everyone.

Several cases were lined up in the square, and the four treasures of the study were prepared by the palace staff. All the successful candidates came empty-handed and entered the palace gate to undergo a full-body inspection to make sure they did not bring any tools of fraud. Of course, in full view of the public, Her Majesty the Queen and the Regent. In the presence of the king and the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, those who dare to cheat may be really bold.

Candidates enter and take their seats, and blank papers are distributed one by one.

The Minister of Rites took out a lottery box and asked the students present to draw lots and write an essay based on the lottery they drew. In order to be more fair, after the paper was completed, the Queen and the Regent came up with the topic in court. The students answered and the top three were selected under the supervision of everyone.

This palace examination lasted for half a day.

The students who failed the exam were watching. They saw how humble and low-key the concubine of Prince Wei was. He answered questions fluently in front of the palace, showing his amazing talent. They also saw how gentle yet sharp his articles were.

They saw the dazzling light of the rebellious heir of the Xie family, the arrogance and confidence revealed in his neither humble nor arrogant manner when answering questions, and the sharp and meticulous views in the articles on governing the country, which made people feel amazed and shocked after hearing it.

They also saw the profound knowledge hidden under the gentle and humble appearance of the gentle and jade-like Prince Hua of Prince Jing.

The students' articles were read one by one. The strength of the three people who were selected as the number one, second and third overall winner was obvious to all. They lived up to their names and convinced everyone present.

This palace examination is enough to be remembered in the annals of history and passed down to future generations.

Those who failed to get the top three Jinshi were also assigned positions and were assigned to various ministries to gain experience from the bottom. Xie Jin, who won the top spot, was granted the title of fifth-rank imperial scholar to participate in politics. He could freely enter and leave the imperial study and discuss politics with the queen and regent. .

Xuanyuan Hua was granted the title of Seventh Rank Imperial Academy Editor and was responsible for writing history books, drafting edicts and other matters.

Xuanyuan Chen was still able to accompany the regent and was granted the title of seventh-grade emperor. Although his official position was small and his power was not great, it was a position close to the center of power. If he performed well in the future, he would be promoted sooner or later.

The imperial favorite officially entered the official position and entered the court.

Although Xuanyuan Yao, who was staying in the military camp, had never entered the palace, he couldn't control his curiosity and quietly inquired about the results of the palace examination. When he learned that Xie Jin won the first prize, he subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, and then cursed viciously in his heart. He just said "bastard" and knew how to trick him, then returned to the military camp and continued to train with the plan, no longer caring about the wind and rain outside.

He didn't even watch the excitement of the champion parade, as if he really wanted to draw a clear line with that guy.

May passed with great joy.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter. From the end of June to mid-July, it is as hot as an oven outside. Only a few basins of ice cubes placed in the Taisho Palace provide the slightest bit of coolness.

However, in front of the desk, there were still folded papers being thrown to the ground one by one. Rong Yu looked as if someone owed him eight million taels of silver and hadn't paid back. He could only see Nan Xi, who was leaning on the soft couch opposite, raising the corners of her lips. Eyes full of smiles.

"What's the matter, Prince Regent?" she said softly, "Who else has made you angry at all costs?"

Rong Yu paused while flipping through the book and shouted: "Qingyang."

Hearing the unpleasant tone of his master, Qingyang became nervous and quickly turned around and entered the hall: "Master."

"Let Xuanyuan Chen come over."

"yes."

Not long after, Xuanyuan Chen, who was staying in the imperial study room to review the files with Xie Jin, came to see him. He was dressed in a seventh-grade official uniform, which made the young man calm and rigorous. After entering the palace, he was about to salute when he heard the cold voice of the regent: "Move these papers to the imperial study and let Xie Jin screen them."

Xuanyuan Chen responded respectfully.

"I have picked out all the nonsense. If I see something like this in the future, neither you nor Xie Jin will be spared lightly by this king."

Xuanyuan Chen's face changed slightly, and he lowered his head uneasily and responded: "Yes."

With a smile on her lips, Nan Xi watched without saying a word as Xuanyuan Chen lowered his head to sort out the memorials on the case, and Zhou Zheng did not forget the etiquette before leaving.

"Sure enough, the weather is so dry that even ice cubes can't suppress your anger." She said softly, "Isn't there another minister who will give me a trick asking me to choose the emperor's husband?"

Except for this incident, nothing seemed to touch his emotions so much.

Rong Yu calmed down the long-lost and familiar murderous aura in his chest. After a long time, he calmed down his eyebrows and slowly raised his eyes to look at Nan Xi. "Someone must unite to make a deal, otherwise it would be impossible for so many people to bring up old things together."

Nan Xi smiled lightly: "Check it out and find out how to treat it."

Rong Yu was silent for a moment, then stood up and walked to her.

Nan Xi raised her hand and hooked at him.

Rong Yu lowered his head, and a soft touch soon came to his lips, instantly calming all the anger in his heart.

Rong Yu put his arms around Nan Xi's slender waist, "Xi'er..."

"It's evening now." Nan Xi smiled, "What does the regent want to do?"

"Go to bed."

"I haven't gone to bed yet."

"Your Majesty, you can go to bed now." Rong Yu whispered, "I will serve you on the bed."

"No, a king cannot indulge in beauty..."

"You can indulge in male beauty." Rong Yu picked her up from the couch and went to the bathing pool in the back hall. "Your husband will help Xi'er take a bath."

Nan Xi snuggled in his strong arms, smelling his scent that made her more and more fascinated, sighed, and let him go.