At the tender age of eight, he was hastily dragged out and made emperor!

The palace examination convened by the Taiji Hall concluded, and just as Bao Yuan had predicted, everyone who had been following the matter was stunned, because what happened afterward was different from what they had expected.

The emperor personally reviewed and approved the examination papers for the palace examination.

Those who participated in the imperial examinations went to the Imperial Academy to calm their minds.

These two important matters were decided solely by the emperor, leaving no room for central government officials to intervene. They even lost the opportunity to win over the newly appointed scholars.

What's this? !

What is this?!

Being in a special place like Yudu, no matter what level you are at, you will have things to consider, especially for those groups that form cliques or have other ideas, there are definitely vested interests that must be maintained.

Even though many people have been investigated and arrested during the previous turmoil, does that mean the situation is stable? Absolutely not! Because there are still many people involved.

Someone has to fill the vacant positions.

Do the newly added people have no thoughts at all?

To some extent, phenomena such as factionalism, opportunism, and scheming will never disappear.

Unless they lose power.

But if power is truly lost, will the rule still exist?

Therefore, for those in positions of power, the most crucial thing is to maintain a balance of power and checks and balances in order to uphold an upward-moving order.

In this atmosphere, time passed quickly, but the undercurrents between the government and the public never stopped.

The heat was relentless.

The cicadas' incessant chirping was driving people crazy.

"Your Majesty, I haven't disgraced you, have I?"

Daxing Hall, under a patch of green shade.

Chu Hui, standing beside Chu Ling, smiled with a hint of excitement, and said, "No one can find any fault with what the Imperial Clan Court did!"

"I didn't lose face."

Seeing Chu Hui like this, Chu Ling, who was somewhat exhausted, couldn't help but laugh and scold, "With your brain, I can't imagine who could outsmart you."

"whee."

Chu Hui smiled but remained silent.

The two brothers were talking about the turmoil caused by Chu Hui's previous actions, which, under the guise of the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs, had colluded with the sons of nobles in the Southern Army to raid and arrest several princesses' and nobles' residences. With Chu Ling setting a ten-day deadline, a court meeting was convened before the emperor, attended by the chief officials of the three departments of the Secretariat, the Chancellery, and the Ministry of Personnel, as well as the Censorate, the Ministry of Justice, and the Court of Judicial Review.

In a sense, the convening of this imperial council meeting was a definitive conclusion.

After all, it involves too many aspects, including the case of the rebellious prince. Regardless of the deeper meaning behind it, this is the surface appearance, so some things must be set in stone.

"Some people, seeing that the palace examination is out of their control, want to stir up trouble elsewhere. Your Majesty will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen!"

After laughing, recalling all that had happened in the past few days, Chu Hui clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I have finally seen it all. Some people are truly filthy and wicked. They dared to use such means to sabotage the posting of the imperial examination results. They deserve to die!"

"After this court discussion, the matter of the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs has been settled. Some of the conflicts have shifted to Xu Chu, which will allow Your Majesty to handle the matters related to the palace examination with composure."

At this point, Chu Hui thought of someone.

Xu Bin!

Recalling the recent imperial court meeting, the only person he felt somewhat indebted to was Xu Bin. Although he had also schemed against the sons of noble families like Zong Zhi and Chang Feng, the one he had schemed against the most ruthlessly was none other than Xu Bin.

Calling it scheming is a rather unpleasant way of putting it.

However, in order to ensure that what the Imperial Clan Court had done earlier was not controversial, Chu Hui cleverly used the influence of their fathers and grandfathers. In this situation, who can really avoid everything?

To gain something, you have to give something in return!

What Xu Bin paid for was to endure some hostility.

However, due to Xu Bin's special status, these hostile sentiments would not be easily expressed. But after this imperial court meeting, Xu Bin's image as someone who was misunderstood was established.

'Xu Bin, you might have to thank me someday.'

Thinking of all this, Chu Hui thought to himself, 'Given what your grandfather and father have done, if you want to remain unscathed and support your sister-in-law, you'll have to win your brother's trust. Otherwise, the Great Yu Dynasty is destined to have a deposed empress!'

Having this thought, Chu Hui dared not think any further.

Since the founding of the Great Yu Dynasty, there has never been a precedent of deposing an empress.

"Some people are bad because they do things that are extremely insignificant." As Chu Hui sighed, Chu Ling stopped in his tracks.

"Take this palace examination for example. If there is a delay in posting the results, or if I do not take any very effective measures to post the results of the palace examination that can shake the court and the public, then this palace examination will not be considered a success."

"I have been reviewing the examination papers these past few days. Many things have happened in the court and the country. One is related to you, and the other is related to the Customs Administration. But what pleases me is that you have not backed down, but have truly helped me share the burden, so that my energy has always been focused on the matter of determining the list of successful candidates in the palace examination. I am very pleased with this."

To prevent something from progressing, you don't necessarily have to make a big show of it by shouting slogans of violence. You can stir up other things behind the scenes, and if you create enough of that influence, it will have a hindering effect.

Upon hearing what his elder brother, the Emperor, said, Chu Hui frowned slightly.

Actually, he was alright because someone was sharing the burden, but the Customs Administration was a different story. Liu Chen was bearing the burden all by himself. In the past few days, something had happened regarding the bidding for border customs quotas.

Some people refused to pay the bidding fee.

Before and after this incident, several public opinions emerged in various neighborhoods inside and outside Yudu, some of which were specifically directed at Princess Wu'an's residence.

Even in these public opinions, smuggling has been linked to it, and the stories have been spread in a very convincing manner, causing many people to spread them wildly in private.

But who is Liu Chen?

Faced with this situation, Liu Chen remained calm and launched a targeted counterattack, and now the situation has begun to reverse.

"Brother, when do you plan to post the notice?"

Thinking of this, Chu Hui said, "Some things can only be calmed down after the announcement is made. I think this matter should not be delayed any longer."

"When it's time to post the notice, it will be posted."

Chu Ling smiled slightly and said, "Since I have created the palace examination, I will give the central government officials and the whole country a different way of posting the results."

"I want the whole world to know just how valuable the Emperor's disciples truly are!!"

"I want all the scholars in the land to know that achieving the highest honor in their lives is the highlight of their academic careers!!"

"For the selection of talents in the central government to be carried out in the way I expect, it must be done on a grand scale."

"By the way, I have prepared a set of princely robes for you. When the day comes, wear that robe to attend the grand ceremony that I have carefully prepared."

"Brother, this is not a good idea."

After hearing this, Chu Hui hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I haven't come of age yet."

In fact, Chu Hui remembered all the kindness Chu Ling had shown him. He was not yet of age, but his elder brother had already prepared a prince's robe for him.

Chu Hui wore it a few times, but only on special occasions when she had to wear it to achieve her goals. At other times, she did not wear it.

Especially after that incident at the ancestral temple, when he heard his elder brother, the emperor, want to bestow the title of Rui upon him, Chu Hui never wore the robes of a prince again after that.

"Is this something you need to worry about?"

Chu Ling looked at Chu Hui and said calmly, "You have the same blood as me flowing in your veins. I am the Emperor of Great Yu. What I give you and what I don't give you is my business. Anyone who dares to say anything can come and find me!"

"Remember, you are a member of the Great Yu royal family, my own brother. Your words and actions, in certain situations, represent me!!"

"Your subject will remember."

Chu Hui quickly bowed and replied.

"Go on, take a rest."

Chu Ling reached out and gently patted Chu Hui's shoulder, saying, "I still need to review the examination papers. In the next few days, keep a close eye on the court."

"My brother obeys the order."

Chu Hui bowed again.

For Chu Ling, before his imperial heir is born, Chu Hui is the successor. This is a test he must pass. Chu Ling is also silently telling some people not to have any improper thoughts. If things really fall apart, the price will be unbearable for anyone.

With the arrival of an imperial heir, Chu Hui's status will change.

Chu Ling knew that this kind of temptation was not something an ordinary person could resist, but he also knew how smart his younger brother was; he could clearly distinguish who was good to him and who was bad to him.

There is no kinship in the royal family, but some kinship, once formed, lasts a lifetime.

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health."

As Chu Ling turned to go to the Daxing Hall, Chu Hui, who had already left, suddenly turned around for some reason and called out with concern in front of many people.

"Stinky boy."

Chu Ling stopped and turned around with a smile, "Okay, just don't cause me any more trouble, and don't make me angry!!"

"whee."

Upon hearing this, Chu Hui chuckled and walked away quickly without looking back. In truth, deep down, Chu Ling was more than just his imperial brother, even though they were only a year apart in age...