Crossing the Cultivation Realm: Two Souls Coexist

The emperor did not respond to Prince Zhu immediately. He knew that this matter had to be handled with caution.

He decided to temporarily detain both Prince Zhu and Hu Qing, pending further investigation.

"Come here, take Prince Zhu and this person away. I want to interrogate them personally."

The emperor ordered, his voice full of authority.

The guards acted quickly and took Prince Zhu and Hu Qing away from the examination room.

The candidates in the examination room also began to talk about it, and the content of the letter spread quickly among them.

They were angry and dissatisfied with Prince Zhu's behavior, and also began to doubt the fairness of the imperial examination.

"If these are all true, then what's the point of our exam?" said one candidate angrily.

"Did you see it? Is everything written in the letter true? Prince Zhu actually..."

"Who is this man? How did he fall from the sky with these letters?"

"The emperor personally rescued him. There must be a deeper story behind this."

The candidates' discussions gradually became louder, and the atmosphere in the examination room became restless.

They doubted the fairness of the exam and Prince Zhu's behavior, and were also curious about Hu Qing's appearance and the contents of the letter.

Upon seeing this, the county magistrate immediately realized that the situation must be brought under control as soon as possible to ensure that the examination could continue.

He used his spiritual power to let out a deafening roar, the sound containing powerful pressure.

"quiet!"

The county magistrate's voice echoed in the square, his expression serious. "Today's imperial examination is a crucial moment for the nation to select talented individuals. Any interference with the examination will be severely punished. The examination continues!"

The examinees were shocked by the spiritual power and majesty of the county official, and the discussions gradually subsided.

They returned to their seats and began preparing for the upcoming exam.

At the same time, the ministers on the stage were exchanging views with each other.

Their expressions varied, some had frowns, some looked thoughtful, and some looked worried.

"If the contents of this letter are true, the impact on our country will be immeasurable." A minister whispered.

"We must find out the truth as soon as possible and give an explanation to the people of the world." Another minister echoed.

"If Prince Zhu's behavior is confirmed, it will be a huge scandal. We must handle it with caution." An elderly minister said in a deep voice.

The emperor stood on the podium, his eyes sweeping across the audience, his expression calm and determined.

He knew that the handling of this matter would affect the future of the country and the prestige of the court.

"I will personally investigate the truth of today's incident. All candidates, concentrate on the exam and do not be disturbed by external factors." The emperor's voice was full of decisiveness and majesty.

Following the emperor's order, order gradually returned to the examination hall.

The candidates began to concentrate on answering the questions, although their hearts were still full of doubts and anxieties.

After Hu Qing was taken away from the examination room, although he was nervous, he also felt a little relieved.

He knew that the emperor's intervention meant he had a chance to expose Prince Zhu's crimes and seek justice for Zhao Tiezhu and the other victims.

"As long as the truth comes out, my efforts will not be in vain."

Hu Qing prayed silently in his heart. He believed that justice would eventually triumph over evil.

Hu Qing was taken to a secret room. It was silent except for his own breathing and heartbeat.

Time seemed to slow down abnormally, and every second was filled with waiting and anxiety.

He knew that he would most likely be questioned by the emperor next, and their conversation would determine his fate and might even affect the course of the entire incident.

In the secret room, Hu Qing sat quietly, thinking over and over again about the questions he might be asked and his own answers.

He knew he had to remain calm and make sure he could clearly express his position and the facts he knew.

After a long time, the door to the secret room slowly opened, and the emperor appeared at the doorway. His eyes were sharp and deep, and he examined Hu Qing for a moment, then slowly walked into the room. The emperor's aura was so powerful that the atmosphere in the entire secret room became solemn.

"Are you Gu Yang?" The emperor's voice was calm and powerful, his eyes fixed on Hu Qing.

Hu Qing took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound firm and clear. It seemed that the emperor had already investigated him. "Yes, Your Majesty, I am Gu Yang."

The emperor sat down in front of Hu Qing and began his questioning.

His questions were direct and sharp, each one hitting the mark.

"Did you spread those letters? Are the contents of the letters true?" asked the emperor, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in his voice.

"You know, spreading rumors about a prince is a capital crime, punishable by death and the extermination of all nine generations of your family."

Hu Qing knew that he had to answer the emperor's questions honestly.

He did not evade or hesitate, but answered the emperor's questions directly.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I was the one who spread those letters. I saw and heard everything in them with my own eyes. Prince Zhu bribed bandits to kill other candidates and manipulate the results to ensure his son's success in the imperial examination. These are all facts, and I am willing to guarantee them with my life."

The emperor looked at Hu Qing, trying to find the truth in his eyes and expression.

He knew that this matter concerned the prestige of the court and the justice of the country, and he had to handle it with caution.

"Why do you do this? What is your purpose?" the emperor continued, with a hint of inquiry in his voice.

Hu Qing replied firmly, "I have only one goal: to expose the truth and ensure justice is served. Prince Zhu's actions not only undermine the fairness of the imperial examination, but are also unfair to all candidates. I cannot sit idly by."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly, a flicker of admiration and determination in his eyes.

"Guyang, I am pleased by your courage and sense of justice. I will thoroughly investigate this matter and give you a fair trial. Rest assured, I will not allow any injustice to happen on my land."

When Hu Qing heard the emperor's words, his heart was filled with gratitude and peace of mind.

He knew that the emperor's intervention meant he had a chance to expose Prince Zhu's crimes and seek justice for Zhao Tiezhu and the other victims.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I believe Your Majesty will make a fair judgment." Hu Qing's voice was full of respect and trust.

With the emperor's decision, Hu Qing's fate and the course of the entire incident will change.

He waited quietly, ready for the upcoming outcome.

Prince Zhu was taken deep into the palace, where he would face even more severe questioning and scrutiny from the emperor.

His fate and reputation were hanging by a thread, and this sudden turmoil made him feel unprecedented pressure and crisis.