Quick Wear: Charming Female Supporting Role Cannot Be Enough

Time flies, day and night alternate.

Reports of Chu Nian's victories kept coming from the border areas, and the imperial examination had unknowingly reached its final stage, the palace examination.

"Your Majesty, candidates from all over the country have rushed to the Imperial City and are expected to gather tomorrow."

The Minister of Rites could not stop sweating, he did not expect that there would be hundreds of people entering the palace examination. If they all entered the court, where would they have a place to stay?

Chu Huan's lips curled up slightly. She had finally reached the last step. Her long planning had paid off. The court officials had been comfortable for too long. It was time to abdicate and let others take over!

"Well, set up the examination room as soon as possible, and I will personally supervise the examination!"

"Yes!"

After the court session ended, the ministers had different thoughts.

"The Imperial Concubine is going to abandon you and me!" The Minister of Rites had a worried look on his face, and he didn't know when he would lose his black gauze hat...

"Ah! Who said it wasn't true? You and I should think of a way out!"

"Humph! A mere woman trying to change the dynasty is simply ridiculous! In my opinion, we should petition the Left Prime Minister to let the queen return to the harem and let the Sixth Prince ascend the throne!"

The Imperial Censor's face was fierce. She was just a woman, but she wanted to shake the position of the old minister! These cowards, they were about to be ridden on their heads, but they only knew how to give in!

The Minister of Rites quickly stopped him and said cautiously, "You'd better keep your voice down! Have you forgotten who is behind the Imperial Concubine?! It will be very bad if the Regent finds out!"

"What are you afraid of? Now that the Regent is not in the capital, why not take this opportunity to drive the Imperial Concubine out of the position? By the time the Regent comes back, the outcome will have been decided. What can he do?!"

The Minister of Rites choked. It was undeniable that he was tempted. If he just sat there and waited for death, his official hat would be in jeopardy sooner or later...

His expression was complicated, "Let me think about it again..."

"You'd better think about it quickly. Once the Regent comes back, it will be a foregone conclusion. Humph!" The Imperial Censor shook his wide sleeves, turned and left, leaving the Minister of Rites standing there alone, thinking deeply.

If I try, I might be able to keep my position. If I let the imperial concubine go on like this, I'm afraid...

The palace examination was held in the main hall of the imperial palace, and the atmosphere was solemn that day.

Chu Huan, dressed in gorgeous clothes, sat on the dragon throne with Xie Chen. Her eyes were majestic and sharp, showing the demeanor of a king.

A group of historians gathered below, holding pens, ink, paper and inkstone, ready to record the results of the examination.

In the examination room, the candidates sat quietly and nervously in their seats. They were dressed in plain robes, with their heads lowered in concentration, not daring to look at the highest seat.

"All of you students are talents that Qinghuang has selected from thousands of people. No matter what the result of the palace examination is, you will all have official careers. There is no need to worry too much."

The examinees were all delighted. The words of the imperial concubine gave them a reassurance that no matter what the result was, they would get a position and have an explanation when they returned. The examinees were no longer impetuous and calmed down.

Chu Hua nodded to the examiners, signaling them to distribute the test papers.

"The palace examination begins—"

The candidates got the test papers and quickly got into the state. Her Majesty gave them a chance, so they couldn't let Her Majesty down, right?

Time passed minute by minute, and when the incense burned out, the bell rang.

"The palace examination is over——"

The examiners presented the test papers, "Please review them, Madam!"

After taking the modern civil service examination, Chu Hua was very adept at reading the test papers. In just one hour, she had selected the top three.

"For this exam, three people will get full marks, which will be the first class; twenty people will get second class; and fifty people will get third class... Qinghuang is lucky to have you. The test questions for the candidates will be published on the imperial list. If you have any objections, you can report them within three days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!" The candidate bid farewell to Chu Huan with a happy look on his face. He had gained a lot this time.

The historian stepped forward and saluted, "Your Majesty, please move to the training ground. The martial arts test is about to begin."

Chu Huan took Xie Chen's hand and stood up, "Let's get ready!"

On the training ground, the martial artists were brandishing their swords and guns, eager to give it a try. Each of them was tall and strong, with muscular bodies, as if they were made of steel.

His bronze skin gleams with a healthy glow in the sun, exuding a strong masculine scent.

"Mother, they look so strong!" Xie Chen was a little stunned. He had never seen such strong men. It felt like the muscles on their arms were bigger than his head!

"They have been practicing martial arts since they were young. How about choosing the first one to be Chen'er's teacher?"

People who practice martial arts have some muscles on their bodies, but they are usually wrapped too tightly so that they cannot be seen.

Chu Hua thought of Chu Nian again, and the strong and powerful arms that supported her every night...

"Okay!" He also practiced martial arts, so that he could protect Fairy Sister, and the Emperor's uncle couldn't compete with him!

Chu Nian, who was far away in the border, suddenly sneezed. Chu Nian touched the amulet in his arms with longing.

Madam, are you thinking about me...

It seemed like it would end soon. Chu Nian's eyes were heavy as he said to Ye Ling, "Go and call the deputy general to come over to discuss matters."

The martial arts exam begins.

The warriors rubbed their hands together, picked up their weapons and started fighting with their opponents. The one who remained on the stage at the end was the winner.

Flags are flying and drums are beating like thunder.

For a moment, there were flashes of swords and shadows. The swordsman was agile and his sword moves were as fierce as a storm; the spearman was as steady as a mountain, and his spear moves were open and closed with great momentum. The two sides fought back and forth, inseparable.

Those who finally remained in the martial arts field were all injured to varying degrees, but the joy in their eyes and brows could not be suppressed.

"Thank you for your hard work, everyone. The winner has been decided. Please go to the inn to rest for a few days. When the distribution results come out, I would like to congratulate you in advance!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty! May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"

After everyone left, Chu Huan and the Minister of Personnel stayed in the imperial study to discuss the allocation of official posts.

Of course, court officials could not be replaced directly, so Chu Huan dispersed them to various departments and kept them in the name of learning, and then replaced them after the old officials in the court were dismissed.

After finishing everything, Chu Hua finally revealed a faint smile. Now she just had to wait for that group of useless things to show their true colors.

Not surprisingly, all candidates were very satisfied with the results of the palace examination. The examination was open and transparent, and they truly felt the fairness from the Imperial Concubine.

For a time, Chu Huan's reputation once again became a hot topic among the people, and everyone praised her.

If we were to say what the people of Qinghuang are most proud of, it would undoubtedly be the patron saint of Qinghuang country, the Imperial Concubine, and the Regent who guards the border!

The court was dismissed that day.

The Imperial Censor hurriedly stopped the Minister of Rites and said, "You haven't thought it through yet? In recent days, the Imperial Concubine has dismissed three old officials and replaced them with people she promoted herself. I'm afraid it will be your turn and mine in the future!"

The Minister of Rites paused. He knew that the Imperial Censor was right. The Empress had been looking for loopholes in them these days. If they were not careful, they would be dismissed. He was afraid that the same thing would happen to him soon...

"I understand what Brother Zhu means, but the Queen is the Imperial Concubine and the mother of the Crown Prince, and she has the Regent behind her. What can we do to her?"

A vicious look flashed in the eyes of the Imperial Censor. The Imperial Concubine had to resign from this position!