The Divine Doctor Son of the Female Master

The morning light is just breaking through the dawn, and there are only a few dozen days left until the exam.

Luo Qingzhi, dressed in the emperor's black and gold robe and a crown on his head, walked into the Golden Palace with steady steps.

Inside the hall, the ministers were arranged on both sides according to their ranks, wearing court robes and holding tablets, standing silently, waiting for the emperor to speak.

The imperial examination is about to come, and they have been busy arranging matters non-stop since the New Year. I just wonder if the emperor has any other instructions now?

Because of the bloodbath when the imperial examination system was promulgated, the air was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere, as if even breathing had become cautious.

Sitting at the head, Luo Qingzhi saw the expressions of the ministers, her eyes were indifferent, and her majestic voice echoed in the hall, "The imperial examination is less than half a month away. This is a national talent selection ceremony, which is related to the rise and fall of the country. You must treat it with caution."

After saying this, she paused for a moment, then began to ask about various matters in detail, "Thank you, my dear."

Minister of Rites Xie Wan stepped out in response, "I am here."

"Have the printing and sealing of the imperial examination papers been completed?"

Xie Wan said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the test papers have been printed and sealed in accordance with regulations to ensure the confidentiality of the test questions."

Luo Qingzhi nodded, "Okay, we must ensure the safety and order of the examination room and ensure the smooth progress of the examination."

"Yes." Xie Wan said.

After saying that, Luo Qingzhi turned to the Ministry of Personnel and said, "Lord Li."

Li Gui, the Minister of Personnel, stepped out and said, "I am here."

"You will review the list of examiners. Make sure that every examiner is of good character, knowledgeable, and judges the test papers impartially and selflessly." Luo Qingzhi raised her eyelids slightly and said in a cold voice, "In addition, I will also order people to secretly supervise to prevent cheating."

With his eyes lowered and flashing slightly, Li Gui said respectfully, "Yes."

"The Ministry of Revenue, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, the Censor..."

As the emperor spoke, one minister after another stepped forward to report.

Finally, Luo Qingzhi looked at Prime Minister Su Ziran, Hanlin Academy Bachelor Huo Yan, and Hanlin Academy officials, "The final test paper will be handed over to Minister Su and the Hanlin Academy officials for review and safekeeping, and then I will personally review and select."

"Yes."

"Yes--"

After he finished speaking, Su Ziran stepped out with a serious expression, including everyone in the Hanlin Academy.

Looking around, Luo Qingzhi's expression was indifferent, but her tone became more serious, as if every word contained an irresistible force: "The imperial examination is a major event for the country to select talents. It is related to the foundation of the country and the well-being of the people. I hope that all the nobles will perform their duties, work together, and jointly escort this imperial examination."

Then, a hint of cruelty flashed in her eyes, and her tone became even more serious, with a great force, "If there are any slacking or negligent people, I will punish them severely!"

As soon as these words came out, the ministers showed awe and knelt down one after another, "We will do our best to live up to the emperor's grace!"

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On the fifth day of January, the spring examination officially begins.

Because this year was different from previous years, the number of students was several times more than before, so when Luo Qingzhi promulgated the imperial examination system, she ordered people to add several temporary examination academies.

The Imperial Examination Hall consists of multiple examination rooms, each of which is an independent examination space for individual use by candidates.

The facilities inside the examination room are simple, with a table and a chair, which are only for candidates to write their test papers. There are strict security measures around the examination hall to ensure the fairness and confidentiality of the examination.

After a night of intense excitement, the sky over the capital gradually turned pale.

The weather has been sunny these days, and the snow that had accumulated some time ago has long melted.

On the streets, students wearing heavy clothes, holding the four treasures of the study, set out on the road to the examination hall with solemn and expectant expressions.

Outside the examination room, students lined up in front of each examiner, waiting to receive their exam badges and enter the examination room. They stopped at each door and the examiners checked the items they carried with them. Guards searched them one by one to prevent anyone from carrying cheating items.

It was extremely strict, and the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense.

The examination room had already been arranged in an orderly manner, with rows of neatly arranged desks covered with white rice paper, and ink cups and pen holders placed next to them.

Soon half an hour passed.

As the last student entered the examination room, doors slammed shut one after another, blocking out all the noise from the outside world.

There were also countless guards maintaining order inside, and several examiners supervising one examination room. The students did not dare to communicate with each other when seeing this scene.

Everyone quietly found their seats, sat down, adjusted their breathing, calmed their moods, and prepared to face this big test in their lives.

......

A quarter of an hour later, the examiners took the sealed test papers, slowly opened them and distributed them to the students until the test paper was handed to the last student.

"Boom-"

With the sound of a clear gong, the exam officially began.

The students quickly picked up their pens, glanced quickly at the test papers, and in a moment, dipped their pens in ink and began to write rapidly on the rice paper.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

The examination room was so quiet that the only sound could be heard: the rustling of pens across paper and the occasional cough.

They either lowered their heads in deep thought or wrote quickly, with sometimes happy smiles on their faces and sometimes frowns, as if they were having a fierce struggle with the questions.

The examiners walked around from time to time, looking at this person's answer, then at that person's handwriting, sometimes nodding, sometimes shaking their heads. In short, everyone was busy, yet extremely quiet.

The imperial examination lasted for three days, with two exams per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

An exam lasts two hours.

During the period, in order to ensure the fairness and seriousness of the examination and to prevent cheating and external interference, after an examination, the guards would distribute water and steamed buns to the candidates, and they would rest in their seats for half an hour and were not allowed to move around.

In other words, eating, drinking, defecating and urinating are all done in the small examination room.

Half an hour later, the second exam will be held.

But such hardships are secondary.

Because the Imperial Examination Hall was a closed space and candidates were not allowed to leave during the examination, so they had to stay in the Imperial Examination Hall not only at noon but also at night.

As night fell, the two exams quickly ended, the lights in the Imperial Examination Hall gradually lit up, and the candidates entered the arranged accommodation one by one.

The narrow room was simple and crowded, with a small single bed that was barely enough for them to fit in. The cold wind was howling, and they could only hug themselves tightly to sleep.

Fortunately, water and food were distributed by the court, so they had nothing to worry about.

As usual, there were guards outside the door, so the candidates didn't dare to talk loudly. They were sitting or lying down. Some were shaking their heads to review the knowledge in their minds, some were mumbling and sighing that they didn't perform well today, and some were hurriedly discussing what the topic would be tomorrow...

Most of the people looked extremely nervous.

But some people are exceptions.

For example, Shen Xizhi and Fei Buli, who were carefree, lay on the bed and closed their eyes and fell asleep.

Of course, maybe it’s not that they are carefree, but that they are confident enough in their knowledge!