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Chapter 95 A thief has broken into my residence!

As soon as the master of ceremonies finished speaking, everyone present began to kneel and worship.

The Crown Prince slowly walked up the high platform, followed by Princess Jiang Yueli and the Third Prince.

"Be flat!"

Only after the Crown Prince spoke did the master of ceremonies allow everyone to stand up.

Zhou Wei stood behind Jiang Yueli, observing the densely packed crowd at the scene.

Based on her years of experience, such a grand scene would definitely bring together many of the main characters from the story, making it a lively and exciting event!

There were just too many people at the scene, and she squinted for a long time but couldn't see any suspicious people.

"Never mind, once things get interesting, the main characters will probably come out on their own."

Zhou Wei murmured, quite confident in the original book's protagonists' ability to get involved in the fun.

While the Crown Prince was still ordering the eunuchs to read out the imperial edict of the Great Zhou Emperor, Jiang Yueli took the opportunity to slack off.

"Weiwei, what are you saying?"

Zhou Wei bent down and whispered in Jiang Yueli's ear.

"Princess, I told you today is going to be very lively! You'd better keep a close eye on things, there's bound to be a lot of ghostly activity."

Jiang Yueli was somewhat surprised: "Is there some other exciting thing to watch today besides Chu Tiance?"

"It's wrapped up." Zhou Wei patted her chest.

Just by thinking about it, you can tell how many people are involved.

How could Su Yunjin and the Mei family of four miss such an opportunity to join in the fun?

And then there's Hu Youniang, who, though she lost her dagger, is unable to get close to places like the altar and temple.

But today, with so many people and such a high level of popularity, it can temporarily suppress the earth's energy.

Hu Youniang would never miss the opportunity to observe in person!

After all, this was the most glorious moment for her in helping Chu Tiance ascend to the position of the Literary Master.

Once she passes this test, she will be able to stay with Chu Tiance forever, and her cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds every day!

After the official in charge of rites read out the imperial edict, the three examiners came out.

The person in the lead was none other than Chen Wenyu, the chief examiner of this year's imperial examination and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Unlike the imperial examinations, today's two deputy examiners are officials from the north. The Great Zhou Emperor made this arrangement to ensure fairness.

The students outside the Temple of Agriculture saw the two deputy examiners and their faces showed satisfaction.

If all three examiners today were from the south, it would be rather unfair!

Li Yanzhang, who was at the head of the group, immediately addressed the surrounding students: "Gentlemen, His Majesty is truly a wise ruler of our time! Not only did he accept our ten-thousand-word essays, but he also specially dispatched two examiners from the North! It is truly our good fortune to have such a wise ruler!"

As soon as Li Yanzhang spoke, the students echoed his words and spontaneously began to shout "Long live the Emperor!"

The Third Prince sat on the high platform, and hearing the students cheering, he said with utter disdain, "What are these pedantic scholars shouting about now?"

The crown prince gave him a speechless look.

"Third brother, they are grateful for Father's fairness and have specially sent two examiners from the north."

Upon hearing this, the Third Prince became even more disdainful.

Does having officials from the north guarantee fairness?

These scholars are all idiots.

Father Emperor is really something. It's just a simple annulment of the engagement, why make such a fuss?

Despite the beautiful weather, he was arranged by Consort Li to accompany the Crown Prince.

He was full of grievances, but dared not voice them to the Crown Prince.

She could only turn to Jiang Yueli and say, "I say, elder sister, what you're doing as the eldest princess is really shameful."

"If I were you, I would have simply broken off the engagement. Why put on such a grand show? Wouldn't that just give the entire Great Zhou Dynasty a chance to laugh at you?"

"Royal sister, you weren't this stupid before! Have you been influenced by the vile people around you?"

Jiang Yueli's head started buzzing when she heard the Third Prince speak.

Zhou Wei glanced at the Third Prince, then clapped her hands happily, drawing the attention of both the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.

"Zhou Wei, what do you mean by clapping?" the Third Prince roared.

"My applause means the same thing as the students' applause—it's to express my gratitude to the Third Prince!"

"With such a lively scene today, and the Third Prince's gossipy tongue provoking my elder sister, he's probably planning to stage another 'soaring to the heavens' act?"

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will certainly fulfill your wish!"

"When the third-ranked scholar composes his essay later, I will make sure you soar high, so that every citizen present can admire your brilliance!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yueli burst out laughing.

The Third Prince's face turned bright red!

Last time at the princess's residence, Zhou Wei kicked him like a ball into the air, and his buttocks still ache slightly.

This wretched woman actually dared to threaten him, wanting to do it again?

The Third Prince was filled with rage and was about to unleash a torrent of abuse when he turned and met Zhou Wei's icy gaze, causing him to shudder.

He swallowed the curse that was about to come out!

Forget it...

That lowly maid's right foot is too powerful; it hurts when she kicks someone, and Jiang Yueli is protecting her.

If someone were to kick him into the air in front of the people, he would lose all face!

There are too many people around today; it's not advisable to have a conflict with this lowly servant.

Let's be patient for now and wait for the right time...

I will make sure this lowly servant dies without a burial place!

Seeing the Third Prince's dejected expression, Zhou Wei smiled disdainfully. "So you're scared already?"

What a great opportunity to become famous! If the Third Prince is willing to cooperate, Zhou Wei will definitely let him steal all the limelight from Chu Tiance!

At this moment, Chen Wenyu, the Minister of Rites, walked over and bowed to Jiang Yueli.

"Your Highness, I have heard that you personally set the questions. I wonder if you have brought them with you?"

Jiang Yueli gave Ziyu a meaningful look.

Ziyu immediately stepped forward, holding a brocade box in her hands.

Chen Wenyu took the brocade box, opened it, and then frowned slightly.

"Your Highness, what is this?"

Inside the brocade box were not only the exam questions, but also several sheets of Xuan paper folded together.

The markings on it appear to be filled with writing.

Jiang Yueli smiled and said, "Lord Chen, yesterday there were thieves who broke into my residence..."

Chen Wenyu was shocked: "Thieves? Have they harmed the princess? Why haven't I heard any reports from the Five Cities Garrison?"

Jiang Yueli raised her hand to comfort him.

"Lord Chen, please don't worry. That little thief did not harm me. He just sneaked into the princess's residence after nightfall."

"He didn't take any gold, silver, or valuables, nor did he harm anyone, but after the thief left, I discovered that the test questions I had placed there had been tampered with..."

Jiang Yueli didn't say anything more, but Chen Wenyu's expression changed.

He couldn't help but look at the Crown Prince!

The Crown Prince pondered for a moment, considering the unspoken meaning behind Jiang Yueli's words.

Only the Third Prince, whose mind wasn't quick enough, immediately shouted, "Elder sister, what do you mean? Did someone sneak into the princess's residence just to steal your exam questions?"

Jiang Yueli smiled: "I can't be sure either, but this box has definitely been tampered with..."

The Crown Prince then spoke up: "Elder sister, since the box has been moved, should we change the test questions?"

Although the Crown Prince did not understand what Jiang Yueli was going to do, he had a feeling that something big was about to happen.

There's something fishy about these exam questions!

If he could change it now, that would be best; if he couldn't, he would at least want to get to the bottom of things.

"Your Highness, I think it would be better not to change the test questions."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the eldest princess.

The Third Prince looked puzzled: "Sister, are you crazy? Since you know the exam questions have been tampered with and there's a risk of leaks, why didn't you change them?"