The cannon fodder female supporting role is busy in the book, and she gets mad when she disagrees wi

Shi Lidie and the second princess were whispering to each other behind the screen, while the Qionglin Banquet outside had officially begun.

The process was the same as usual, starting with the emperor's speech.

He praised the students for their years of hard work and their tenacity. He expressed his admiration for their youth and lofty ambitions. He congratulated the students on their success in getting into high school.

After these words were spoken, the students were excited, with tears in their eyes, and they wished they could die for the emperor.

The second princess secretly complained in the back:

"Father basically says the same thing at every Qionglin Banquet. The new candidates are full of enthusiasm and energy, and they can't wait to take office tomorrow to establish their hearts for the world and their lives for the people."

"But the courtiers who accompanied him must have heard so many stories that their ears are almost callused."

Shi Lidie took a look and found that it was true. Several court officials had helpless expressions on their faces. Only this year's new candidates raised their heads with burning eyes, as if they were full of energy.

"Is there no one to write a speech for Your Majesty?" Shi Lidie asked in a low voice.

In modern society, when leaders give speeches, there are people who write their speeches. So why is it that in ancient times, monarchs had to improvise every time they gave a speech?

The second princess opened her eyes wide and said, "Write the speech in advance? Is this even possible?"

"Yeah." Shi Lidie nodded.

Second Princess: ...I got it. Princess Yun'an's proposal can be conveyed to father.

The two were so engrossed in their conversation that they had no idea what was going on outside. They only heard the emperor's voice stop, and the students drank together. A court official suggested giving the students some more questions to test them.

Just when everyone agreed, Fang Youwei, the eldest son of the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery, stood up:

"Your Majesty, I have something important to report."

His words immediately cooled the heated atmosphere in the arena, and everyone looked at him.

The emperor looked at him for a long time before he said:

"Who are you? What do you want to talk about?"

Fang Youwei knelt on the ground, clasped his hands and said:

"I am Fang Youwei, the 26th place winner of the first class of this year's imperial examination. My father, Earl Zhongyong, is here in front of Your Majesty to sue the current number one scholar, Liu Luping!"

Shi Lidie, who was originally chatting, was like her radar was triggered when she heard the name Fang Youwei.

She turned her head quickly and looked outside carefully to see what was going on.

This Fang Youwei is really interesting!

Liu Luping hadn't had the chance to sue him for school bullying, but he spoke up in advance?

The second princess also knew Shi Lidie's identity. She was the real daughter of the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery. This was no secret in the capital, so she stopped talking and looked outside seriously.

The emperor was very confused after hearing what Fang Youwei said:

"Suing the current number one scholar? Why?"

Fang Youwei puffed out his chest and spoke righteously:

"I want to sue this year's top scholar Liu Luping for his bad behavior and habitual theft. When he was studying at the academy, he repeatedly contradicted his teachers and bullied his classmates. Even if he is talented, he is not worthy of being the top scholar, let alone an official."

"If he becomes an official, he will surely be a corrupt official who deceives his superiors and subordinates and is incompetent!"

When these words were spoken, all the students and court officials present were shocked.

The Qionglin Banquet has been held so many times, and although there have been some minor disturbances and stories at each one, no one has ever complained like this in front of Your Majesty.

The emperor looked at Fang Youwei, then glanced at Fang Zhenghua in the courtiers' team, and asked:

"You are suing the champion. What evidence do you have?"

"There is no evidence, and we don't need it." Fang Youwei said, "Your Majesty, Liu Luping is a person of low character. You can find out if you go to the academy and ask. The teachers and students in the academy can prove it."

After hearing this, the Emperor turned to Eunuch Huang and asked:

"What academy is this person talking about?"

"Your Majesty, it's Songshan Academy." said Eunuch Huang.

"Send someone to Songshan Academy immediately to inquire about the situation. If there are any witnesses or evidence, bring them back." The emperor ordered, then turned to look at Liu Luping, who was ranked first, and asked, "Top Scholar, do you have anything to say about Fang Youwei's accusation?"

Liu Luping came out, knelt on the ground, and said:

"The student has something to say. The student does not admit to talking back to the teacher, bullying classmates, or being a habitual thief. All of this is Fang Youwei's slander against the student."

"On the contrary, I want to sue Fang Youwei in front of your majesty and all the civil and military officials in the court. When I was studying at Songshan Academy, I bullied my classmates and subjected me to violence and mental oppression for three years."

"He sent people to tear up students' books, leaving them without textbooks, and was criticized by teachers. He poured cold water on students' beds and released poisonous insects and ants, causing them to be poisoned and catch cold. He and his accomplices locked students in an abandoned library, causing them to miss their exams."

"He has committed many evil deeds against students. Today, students will expose his true colors!"

When Fang Youwei heard this, he immediately became angry and ashamed;

"Nonsense! You behaved badly yourself, yet you are blaming others for your actions. How abominable!"

Liu Luping ignored Fang Youwei and said loudly to the emperor:

"Your Majesty, I have evidence!"

The emperor originally thought that it was a personal grudge between the two students, or that they were dissatisfied with each other's imperial examination results and wanted to bring down the other on this occasion.

Be it Fang Youwei or Liu Luping, he didn't have a good impression of them at the moment.

If I really have to comment, they are both "troublemakers".

Unexpectedly, Liu Luping had evidence, because he said:

"The evidence prepared by the students is right at the palace gate. There are a total of 47 students, 12 of whom are students from Songshan Academy, and another 35 are students from various places who came to the capital to take the imperial examination."

"Students implore Your Majesty to summon them to an audience and investigate this matter thoroughly!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

What on earth could have happened that could have caused forty-seven students to jointly testify?

At this moment, the emperor knew in his heart that this was a serious matter. This was definitely not a dispute between two students, but a major case with far-reaching implications.

He frowned and said:

"Bring people in."

Eunuch Huang immediately sent someone to go. The forty-seven students were waiting at the palace gate, and it didn't take long to bring them in. Soon, everyone came before His Majesty and knelt in the open space.

This group of people automatically divided into two parts, the twelve students from Songshan College on the left, and the other thirty-odd people on the right. It seemed clearly divided, but they formed a whole.

Seeing that everyone was present, Liu Luping spoke:

"Your Majesty, these twelve students are witnesses to what happened to me at Songshan Academy. They have evidence in their hands that proves that I was slandered and framed by Fang Youwei."

"The other thirty-five people have their own sufferings. I am only speaking on their behalf. They need to explain the specifics to Your Majesty themselves."

At this time, the one standing in the front among the thirty-five people spoke:

"Your Majesty, I and others have studied hard for more than ten years, hoping to pass the imperial examination one day and realize my dream of serving my country, but I never thought that all this would be ruined by Fang Youwei!"