Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

Mo Li smiled and said, "It's actually very simple. Once you sing first place, everyone will know you."

The Emperor, looking at the exam preparation book in his hand, said, "Otherwise, the art of craftsmanship was originally about moral writing, but in the end it all turned into a means of self-serving corruption. Isn't it worth taking a look?"

Mo Li said, "Your Majesty, I am also a graduate of the Imperial Academy. I didn't study seriously and didn't study ethics. It's not the examinees' fault. It's the examiners who are engaging in corruption and forcing the examinees into this desperate situation."

After a pause, he continued, "Take, for example, this booklet in your hand. It talks about how to handle exams and the quirks and hobbies of examiners."

Emperor Gai Zhang smiled slightly and said, "Not entirely."

Mo Li smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please take a look. I remember there's a section that talks about the examiners' likes and dislikes. During the reign of Emperor Kangxi, there was an examiner named Fang Yude. He preferred the rouge-like scent of the Six Dynasties. So, when it came to the section on composing poems, all candidates had to write something that was full of rouge-like scent."

He smiled and continued, "So later some people said, hey, this exam is all about rouge and powder."

The Stamp Emperor looked at the exam preparation book in his hand and suddenly burst into laughter.

Mo Li asked curiously, "Your Majesty, what are you laughing at?"

The Emperor said, "This little book considers Ji Xiaolan to be the only candidate for the chief examiner of the undergraduate examination. Therefore, it lists all of Ji Xiaolan's literary style preferences."

Mo Li was stunned when he heard this and said, "No way."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Look, look for yourself and see if Ji Xiaolan's name appears everywhere."

Mo Li stood on tiptoe to take a look.

He Shen, who was standing by, said, "Your Majesty, this is not surprising. Ji Xiaolan is an outstanding scholar and holds a high prestige among scholars. He was once sent to Fujian as an education commissioner and served as chief examiner many times. He is also honest and upright in his administration, and..."

Mo Li interrupted him and said, "And... My Lord, you said so much in one breath, and you must be exhausted."

He Shen stared at him and asked, "What do you mean?"

Mo Li said, "It's not that you suddenly praised Ji Xiaolan. I'm not used to it. I feel uncomfortable and cold."

He Shen rolled his eyes at him and said, "I was praising Ji Xiaolan, not you. You're not used to it, you're upset, and you don't care about my business. You're such a jerk."

Mo Li said, "Hey Heshen, why are you scolding me? Your Majesty, look at him..."

The two started arguing.

He Shen said, "Your Majesty, look, Li Qiye just likes to meddle in other people's affairs. When I mentioned Ji Xiaolan, he felt as if I was talking about him."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Alright, Mo Li, He Shen isn't entirely wrong. I have something to discuss with you. Who do you think would be the most suitable examiner for this special examination?"

Mo Li said, "I think Ji Xiaolan is the most suitable person for this task."

Emperor Gai Zhang asked, "What's the reason?"

Mo Li said, "Your Majesty, you sent Du Xiaoyue to inspect the Jiangnan County Examination. While that wasn't a big mistake, Xiaoyue didn't know what was important and what was not, and she almost left the Imperial Examination Hall without a careless attitude."

After saying that, he looked at He Shen and continued, "Hey, Lord He, you and Zhao Wenlong didn't mean to lead her away, did you?"

Heshen was stunned when he heard this and said, "What are you doing, Mo Li? The case has been closed, why are you still pestering me?" He thought to himself that Du Xiaoyue was not fooled anyway.

Mo Li said meaningfully, "Until you confess your guilt."

Heshen was about to hit him when Mo Li suddenly started coughing.

Emperor Gai Zhang asked, "Why is Mo Li coughing again?"

Mo Li finally recovered and said, "Your Majesty, I have been extremely anxious these days and may have smoked a few more puffs of cigarettes." He shook the big pipe in his hand.