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They could understand the rewards for the first three, but what did the last one mean?

In fact, as a member of the top family in the capital, almost everyone present had heard the news that Gu Zhiyi was appointed as Langzhong of the Ministry of Justice.

But hearsay is hearsay after all, and now seeing with their own eyes that she was personally named and rewarded by the emperor, everyone still felt incredible.

That’s the doctor of the Ministry of Justice!

Although it was only a fifth-rank official position, it seemed insignificant compared to the many fourth-rank, third-rank, and even second-rank and first-rank officials present.

however!

The Ministry of Justice is not a department that anyone can get involved in; it is a core institution that holds real power.

Those who work in the Ministry of Justice, even if they are just minor clerks, are the objects that countless people dream of currying favor with.

To be honest, if the emperor just wanted to cater to the people who blindly worship Gu Zhiyi, he could have secretly rewarded her in private, or given her a nominal position in public, and no one would have any objection.

But the emperor actually openly appointed her an official position in front of all the civil and military officials and royal relatives, and it was a position with real power. This was undoubtedly a blatant challenge to everyone's bottom line!

Leaving aside things that happened long ago, just the top three students in this current exam are enough to cause heated discussion.

Although they achieved remarkable results in this imperial examination, it remains unknown whether they can obtain their ideal positions.

If the emperor's appointment was not as prestigious as Gu Zhiyi's current position, wouldn't the three of them have to find a hole to hide in? Lose all face?

As the chief examiner of these three people this year, Duke Ningguo would probably feel ashamed.

Oh, maybe not. Duke Ningguo is Gu Zhiyi's father-in-law.

Oh, that doesn't matter.

In any case, the awarding ceremony went on as usual.

Gu Zhiyi felt the malicious gazes coming from all around her, but she remained unmoved.

When she learned the news that she was rewarded yesterday, she had already experienced an inner struggle.

Things have come to this point, if the outcome cannot be changed, she would rather give up internal friction and let the outside world share the pressure.

After all, for her, this matter would only make it impossible for her to continue to slack off with a clear conscience in the future.

This was not a major blow to her as she was a member of the Xuanmen sect. After all, she could only tell three hexagrams at most every day.

While she was lost in thought, Gu Zhiyi, Xie Xun and two other candidates walked into the center of the hall.

Today's banquet is not solemn or formal, and those who are being conferred the title do not need to kneel.

Gu Zhiyi and the three examinees saluted the emperor together, then stepped aside obediently.

She stood side by side with Xie Xun, perfectly performing the role of "strangers couple".

The two did not exchange glances with each other, but the people in the scene did not know their true way of getting along. They just thought that this was a perfect couple.

Chao Yunxuan also thought so, so she was so angry that her face turned blue.

The moment Gu Zhiyi stepped onto the stage, the Eighth Wise King, who was sitting on the seat for royal relatives, curled up his lips into a cruel smile.

Judging by the time, the medicine should have taken effect.

He wanted to see how this woman could still pretend to be pure and innocent and deceive the world after her shameful side was exposed in front of everyone.

The so-called goddess who saves people from suffering?

Humph, she deserves it!

The Eighth Wise King waited, and finally the effect of the medicine took effect.

However, the effect of the medicine did not show up on Gu Zhiyi. Instead, he himself felt an indescribable heat suddenly surge in his body.

This heat not only impacted his body, but also impacted his mind, making it impossible for him to think normally.

This scorching breath not only hit his body violently, but also impacted his mind like a tide, causing him to fall into chaos and making it difficult for him to think clearly.

In the center of the hall, Gu Zhiyi glanced at the Eighth Wise Kings seemingly nonchalantly.

Although she quickly withdrew her gaze, a smug smile hung on the corner of her mouth that was difficult to conceal. The Eighth Sage King was shocked and angry, and his heart was in turmoil.

After Gu Zhiyi's body had been tempered by virtue, her senses became extremely sharp, especially her eyesight, which reached an astonishing level.

With just one glance, she could tell the unusual blush on the Eighth Wise King's face, and even caught the ever-changing confused look in his eyes, and couldn't help but smack her lips.

This person really made a big bet without hesitation.

In the Western Wei Dynasty, many inferior medicines were rampant, but most of them took a long time to take effect, at least a quarter of an hour.

However, it took only a few breaths from the time the Eighth Wise King took the medicine to the time the drug took effect.

This kind of rapidly acting medicine must be a rare treasure and is very expensive. It cannot be purchased without one hundred or even eighty taels of silver.

This vicious intention was obviously directed at Gu Zhiyi; and that deep love was specially prepared for Chao Yunxuan.

Just as Gu Zhiyi was secretly complaining in his heart, the Eighth Wise King could no longer control himself and began to take action.

He suddenly unbuttoned his collar, leaving his shirt half open, revealing his strong chest.

Gu Zhiyi quickly looked away, but still caught a glimpse of the clear muscle texture on the chest out of the corner of her eye.

Except for Gu Zhiyi who remained calm about this sudden change, everyone else was stunned.

After Xie Xun came to his senses, he instinctively pulled Gu Zhiyi's body to the side to prevent her from witnessing the embarrassing scene.

Gu Zhiyi had no objection to this. She just wanted to see the Eighth Wise King make a fool of himself. As for the specific details, she was not interested.

Under the illumination of the luxurious palace lanterns, the originally solemn palace banquet suddenly fell into chaos. Although Xie Xun did not speak out to stop it, she herself instinctively avoided the scene that was not suitable for children, fearing that she would be contaminated by the dust of the secular world and be infected with evil thoughts.

The emperor's expression changed rapidly, with shock and anger intertwined. He immediately ordered the palace servants to stop the Eighth Sage King's sudden and frenzied behavior. The Eighth Sage King's usual gentleness was just an appearance. He was actually a warrior with deep internal strength, great power, and extremely cruel methods.

The emperor's eyes were deep and heavy, like the calm before a storm.

Although the palace servants were concerned about the safety of the Eighth Sage King, they did not dare to use too much force for fear of hurting him. They could only carefully try to stop him while helplessly watching the Eighth Sage King's crazy behavior.

He took off his clothes piece by piece, and walked towards Chao Yunxuan with a staggering but unwavering step. His face, flushed with emotion, was intertwined with desire and affection: "Yunxuan, don't you understand my feelings for you? Why don't you accept my sincerity?"

"Although I am willing to take a step back and just be friends, I am also a human being with a heart that longs to be loved. Can you understand the pain I felt when I saw you chasing after someone else?"

The name Chao Yunxuan suddenly echoed in everyone's ears, and they realized that among the many palace servants, there was an extremely unfamiliar face.

No one knows everything and it is impossible for them to know everything about everyone in the palace.