Who put the yellow robe on me?

As the night deepened and the stars dotted the sky, Han Qingsong, Feng Liyan and others gradually improved their martial arts under Dianzhang's daily teaching.

Jiang Chen was in Ningbo Palace, looking at the stars outside the window. The autumn wind was blowing, as if it was prelude to the coming storm.

As the Autumn Examination approached, Jiang Chen gradually collected some evidence that Mu Zhengyi was trying to cheat, but everything was missing an important link.

"Your Highness." A soft call came from outside the door. Yang Da walked silently into the study, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully: "I have important news to report."

"Finally here!" Jiang Chen thought to himself, then turned around and looked at Yang Da with sharp eyes.

"Stand up and tell me, did Yang Wu find anything?"

"Yes, Your Highness!" Yang Da stood up, took a deep breath, and continued in a deep voice,

"Your Highness, Yang Wu has already followed your instructions and sent people to closely monitor Mu Shenru's movements."

"After several days of tracking, we finally made a discovery."

"In the past few days, Mu Shenru has met with Jia Shiyan of the Ministry of Rites and Yang Shaolin, the Cabinet Secretary, respectively, and it seems he gave them a lot of banknotes."

"Oh?" Jiang Chen frowned slightly after hearing this. "Bribing two people at the same time? It seems that Mu Shenru is determined to win this time!"

Then a cold light flashed in his eyes, "When and where did you meet?"

General Yang handed the note to Jiang Chen, "Your Highness, this is the specific time and place I recorded. The details of Mu Shenru's meeting with Jia Shiyan and Yang Shaolin are all here."

"Very good!" Jiang Chen took the note and examined it carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious. "I didn't expect Yang Shaolin to be so greedy!"

But on second thought, this might not be a bad thing for him. Perhaps he could get rid of one of Defei's minions.

Yang Da's eyes were determined. "Your Highness, what should we do next?"

Jiang Chen's eyes were sharp, and his voice was deep and powerful. "Continue to monitor their every move and collect more evidence."

Yang Da accepted the order and was about to leave when Jiang Chen suddenly added, "Also, pay attention to protecting Yang Wu and make sure he is safe."

"Yes, Your Highness." Yang Da responded respectfully, then quickly left the study.

The next day before going to court, Jiang Chen bumped into General Zhong Wenbin on the way to court, and then pretended to be careless and said,

"Sorry, General Zhong! I drank a few too many glasses at Tianxiang Pavilion last night, and now I can't even walk steadily."

While speaking, he handed a note to Zhong Wenbin.

The ninth prince Jiang Yu saw this scene from afar, his face full of sarcasm and ridicule, but he naturally could not see the note in Zhong Wenbin's hand.

"Humph! Old Sixteen still can't break his habit of frequently visiting brothels for pleasure!"

Jiang Yu said this to the Sixth Prince Jiang Fu with disdain, but Jiang Fu felt that something was fishy.

Some time ago, when Jiang Fu, Jiang Chen and others went to Tianxiang Pavilion, they saw that Jiang Chen was not as lustful as before, but was full of scheming.

"Catch the traitor from the Western Regions before the Autumn Examination!"

There was neither a heading nor a signature on the note, but General Zhong knew that this was the news Jiang Chen had specifically told him.

In the court, all the ministers gathered together and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Emperor Liang sat upright on the dragon throne, his eyes dignified as he scanned the civil and military officials below.

"Go up!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

With long shouts, today's court session began.

Minister of Rites Mu Shenru stepped out of the group, bowed slightly, and respectfully began, "Your Majesty, regarding the preparations for the Autumn Examination, we have made all the necessary arrangements."

"Shao Changhui, Jia Shiyan, and Yang Shaolin are each doing their job, and everything is going smoothly."

Emperor Liang nodded and signaled Mu Shenru to continue.

Mu Shenru said loudly, "Master Shao Changhui is in charge of arranging the personnel to set up the examination hall and ensure that every detail is perfect. He not only supervises the craftsmen in building the examination hall and placing the tables and chairs, but also personally inspects the examination hall to ensure that everything is in compliance with the regulations."

"Master Jia Shiyan is in charge of preparing the examination papers. He has reviewed all of them one by one to ensure that the handwriting is clear and correct, and to ensure that the examination papers are not leaked."

"Master Yang Shaolin is responsible for supervising the transcription of the test papers and checking them repeatedly to ensure there are no errors."

Emperor Liang smiled slightly and said slowly, "Very good. The three of you have done your best. I am very pleased."

"The Autumn Examination is a major national event, concerning the future of Daliang. We must ensure that it goes smoothly."

Shao Changhui, Jia Shiyan, and Yang Shaolin replied in unison: "We will certainly live up to your Majesty's trust!"

The Minister of Rites then said, "Your Majesty, during the Autumn Examination, we must strengthen the security of the capital to ensure the safety of the examinees."

"I have discussed with the commander of the Imperial Guards, Lin Shigong, and have dispatched personnel to strengthen patrols to ensure that no accidents occur."

Emperor Liang nodded and expressed his appreciation for the arrangements made by him and Lin Shigong.

"In addition, I have requested that Shi Baixia, the Imperial Hospital official, assist in arranging a team of imperial physicians in case any candidate becomes ill."

"At the same time, all major inns and academies have made arrangements to ensure that the candidates have a comfortable rest environment."

The Minister of Rites spoke sincerely, and it was obvious that he had put a lot of effort into the autumn examination.

Emperor Liang took a deep breath and said slowly, "Thank you for your hard work, my dear ministers. The Autumn Examination is a major event for the nation. I hope that you will all work together to ensure that it goes smoothly."

In the court, all the ministers responded in unison: "We will do our utmost to live up to your majesty's trust!"

At this moment, General Zhong Wenbin stepped forward and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I have important intelligence to report."

Emperor Liang nodded slightly. "What do you want to report, General?"

Zhong Wenbin said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, after careful investigation by my subordinates, we have discovered traces of spies from the Western Regions."

"According to reliable intelligence, spies from the Western Regions have infiltrated the capital and may be among the candidates for this autumn's examination."

Zhong Wenbin spoke first according to the plan agreed upon with Jiang Chen.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone began to whisper.

"Is there a spy among the candidates this time?"

"Could this be a trick by the people from the Western Regions to disrupt the Autumn Examination in Daliang?"

"I don't think that's likely. Maybe the general made a mistake..."

Emperor Liang frowned slightly and raised his hand. The court fell silent. A cold light flashed in his eyes. "General Zhong, this matter is of great importance. Do you have any solid evidence?"

Zhong Wenbin nodded: "Your Majesty, I have sent people to closely monitor these suspicious individuals and have collected some evidence."

"However, the spies acted cautiously and did not reveal any obvious flaws. I believe that the time is not yet ripe, so we have not yet captured these spies."

Emperor Liang pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to the Minister of Rites and the other ministers. "The Autumn Examination is a matter of great importance to the nation and must not be taken lightly. If a spy were to infiltrate, the consequences would be disastrous. What are your plans, my dear ministers?"

At this time, the sixteenth prince Jiang Chen stepped out and said, "Father! I have a plan. I wonder if I should tell you or not?"