Several days later.
Early in the morning, the sky was just beginning to brighten.
Outside the palace.
A large number of new Jinshi had gathered here. They wore the Jinshi uniforms issued by the imperial court and looked excited.
They had already passed the imperial examination and were about to meet the Emperor of Great Zhou!
This was a supreme glory, and after that, it would be a smooth road, a fish leaping over the dragon gate!
"Look, those are the officials of the Imperial Court!”
"We are already new Jinshi and can become the pillars of the Imperial Court in the future!”
"It's really unprecedented to be able to see His Majesty the Emperor later."
“.......”
These scholars exchanged excited looks.
At the same time.
The army of civil and military officials gradually expanded.
Thump!
A bell rang.
The officials began to enter the palace slowly.
These new Jinshi looked excited. An official in front of them said indifferently,"Wait until all the lords have entered before you follow them in.”
After a while.
Inside the hall.
A large number of officials stood tall.
"What about the new Jinshi?"
"He should be waiting outside the hall for a summons."
"To be able to meet His Majesty just after passing the imperial examination, what an honor!”
"Censor Yang's reform of the imperial examinations is indeed extraordinary.”
“.......”
Yang Chen mingled with the officials and was bored to death.
After a while.
Wu Ling arrived late under the crowd's escort.
She was wearing a dragon robe and had a calm expression. Under everyone's watchful eyes, she walked to the dragon throne and sat down.
Everyone bowed.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Wu Ling nodded,"No need for formalities."
The officials thanked him.
Yang Chen smiled and cupped his hands." Your Majesty, the new Jinshi is currently waiting outside the hall."
Wu Ling sat high on the dragon throne and said indifferently,"Let them in."
"Yes."
Not long after.
A group of new Jinshi, led by the officials of the Ministry of Rites, walked in.
These new Jinshi could not hide the excitement in their eyes. They tried their best to suppress their emotions and walked into the hall according to the etiquette taught to them by the officials of the Ministry of Rites. They said respectfully to Wu Ling,"Greetings, Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!”
Wu Ling's expression was calm. On her fair and pretty face, a pair of deep eyes were filled with a dignified expression, just like the snow lotuses on the Heavenly Mountain.
"Thank you, Your Majesty…" Everyone said respectfully.
Wu Ling smiled." All of you have already passed the imperial examinations. In the future, you will be the pillars of our Great Zhou. Remember, you must be diligent as an official and put the people first. You can't…"
Wu Ling's long speech made Yang Chen doze off.
However, he also knew that Wu Ling was the emperor, so it was only right for him to encourage the new Jinshi.
Those new scholars were excited. They felt incomparably honored in their hearts. This was the dignified Emperor of Great Zhou! Ordinary people would never be able to see it in their entire lives!
Wu Ling spoke for a full hour before saying,"You still have one last court examination. Although you have already become a new Jinshi, you can't be careless! We should do our best."
"Yes." Everyone looked respectful.
After a while.
The officials from the Ministry of Rites brought these scholars to the side and arranged simple tables and chairs for them.
The civil and military officials looked at them curiously. They were here today mainly to act as the background. There was nothing else to do. The main thing was the court examination.
These scholars quickly took their seats, their expressions somewhat nervous.
After all, he was surrounded by the big shots of the imperial court.
Soon, the eunuchs next to them distributed the test papers to them.
Other than the exam papers, there were also some palace maids who came over and gave some fruits and pastries.
Wu Ling nodded slightly, and then her gaze landed on the officials, as if she was inadvertently looking at Yang Chen.
At this moment, Yang Chen was leaning against a pillar in a corner, yawning lazily.
Wu Ling felt a little unbalanced as he glared at Yang Chen.
Yang Chen did not react.
As the Emperor, Wu Ling could not do much. He could only stay on the throne.
Fortunately, the court examination did not last long. It tested the reaction ability of these new Jinshi.
Two hours later.
Under the urging of the officials of the Ministry of Rites, these new Jinshi stopped writing and handed in their papers.
These papers were quickly delivered to Wu Ling.
Wu Ling had personally set the questions for the court examinations, so naturally, she had to personally review them.
She looked at the heavy test papers and frowned." Minister Xu, Minister Cui, Yang Qing's family, come over and mark the test papers together."”
There were so many papers that she couldn't finish reading by herself!
Yang Chen was still in a daze. When his name was called, he was shocked. He yawned and felt a little sleepy. However, since Wu Ling had called him, he could only go forward under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Old officials like Xu Zhaozong had been in the officialdom for many years, so they naturally paid attention to etiquette at all times.
After they took the test papers, they walked to the hall and sat down. The eunuchs beside them served them.
Yang Chen lazily walked up to Wu Ling. Wu Ling glared at Yang Chen and whispered,"You traitor, did you go to steal last night?”
She lowered her voice so that only the people around her could hear her.
Yang Chen had gone to observe his sweet potatoes and corn last night. He only returned late at night and came back so early in the morning to attend court. Of course, he was a little tired.
Upon hearing the empress's words, he pursed his lips." Yes, I went to steal her heart.”
Ding! Defiant Minister Points 10!
Wu Ling's face turned red as he glared at Yang Chen.
If it wasn't for the people around her, she would have scolded this traitor!
The surrounding palace maids looked down, as if everything around them had nothing to do with them.
Shangguan Wan 'er pursed her lips and could not help but laugh.
Yang Chen took the paper and sat down beside Xu Zhaozong and the others.
Although his official position was far from Xu Zhaozong and the others, the officials in the court did not find it strange at all, as if all of this was a matter of course.
These new candidates were shocked. Yang Chen's reputation was like thunder. Now that they saw him in person, they were shocked by his age!
At such a young age, he was already on par with the ministers of the six ministries. What an honor!
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