Transmigrated Little Farm Girl Bringing Great Fortune

Cheating in the imperial examinations.

This is a big deal.

That is also a serious crime.

The imperial examination system in Daqing implemented a system of collective punishment.

Before the college entrance examination, each student must fill out a letter of attestation.

As the name suggests, it means to thoroughly investigate your ancestors.

The letter of kinship must include the household registration records of three generations of ancestors. Those whose ancestors were prostitutes, actors, servants, low-class citizens, or criminals were ineligible to participate in the imperial examinations.

Moreover, candidates also need someone to act as their guarantor.

The master, the four neighbors, and the students with stipends act as guarantors, and the five candidates also need to form a mutual guarantor group.

If even one candidate cheats on the imperial examination, the others will be implicated.

Those who cheat will be disqualified from the exam at best, and exiled to the army at worst...

After listening to Lu Qingyao's story, King Jing became extremely angry.

The teacups were shattered into pieces.

"This Minister Qi actually dared to abuse his power for personal gain by using the imperial examination system. What audacity!"

But after he vented his anger, he started to worry again.

The cheaters were the examiner and the Qi family, while the person who vouched for them was somewhat innocent.

If the matter is exposed, Fang Zhengqing will surely be dismissed from his post and exiled, but the two Jiang brothers will also be implicated.

After all, they are the parties involved, brothers, and family members of the same blood.

It wasn't just the two of them.

Even Sun Yanshu and Cui Xingzhou, who vouched for Yan Ge'er, were implicated.

Grand Tutor Cui's reputation will also be damaged.

This issue……

It's not easy.

Xiuxiu stood quietly behind her older sister with her arms crossed.

She had some understanding of Prince Jing's temperament.

She was certain that King Jing would not stand idly by in this matter.

Neither in a public nor private sense.

Lu Qingyao wasn't as calm as Xiuxiu; she was feeling very uneasy.

Although the Prince Jing, seated on the throne, was not yet twenty years old, when he got angry, the cold and majestic look between his brows made you want to kneel down.

King Jing was in a bad mood today, and this incident only fueled his anger.

Having calmed down and composed himself, he finally asked, "How does my lady wish for my assistance?"

Lu Qingyao thought for a moment and replied, "Your Highness, could this matter be resolved quietly, without making it public?"

She really wanted to send Fang Xuezheng to prison.

But I'm also afraid he'll turn around and bite me.

After all, it's impossible to deny the fact that brothers from the same family exchanged exam papers.

Dragging Yan'er into this will not only ruin his future, but also implicate those who recommended him.

That's too risky; it's really inappropriate.

"Of course," King Jing agreed, as he had the same thought.

Let the provincial examination proceed smoothly and save these candidates. As for Minister Qi and Academician Fang, we can deal with them slowly.

He felt that Madam Lu had a plan in mind, and that she came to him only because of his status, which made things easier for her.

He asked, "Does Madam have a good plan?"

Lu Qingyao nodded, "Your Highness, this is what I'm thinking. Wasn't Fang Xuezheng trying to switch the ink and papers of the two children? Why don't we give him an eye for an eye?"

"How do you retaliate in kind?"

"Since the provincial education commissioner was able to switch the ink for two children, we will naturally secretly switch his ink as well, and then switch the papers back, putting them back in their proper places. What do you think, Your Highness?"

“That is indeed a good idea…” King Jing shook his folding fan and nodded slightly. “Then let’s do as the lady says.”

"This humble woman thanks Your Highness on behalf of my son." Hearing Prince Jing say this, Lu Qingyao felt a great weight lifted from her heart.

He stood up and gave a deep bow.

With some time left before the exams ended, and so many experts at Prince Jing's residence, he decided to personally make another trip to provide cover.

It shouldn't be a big problem.

The results will be released on another day, and the list will be published.

She didn't need to lift a finger; Minister Qi and Qi Caiwei would settle accounts with Fang Xuezheng on their own.

Thinking this way, she was less worried. After thanking Prince Jing, she prepared to go find her daughter.

The little girl was like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins as soon as she stepped onto the ground.

He was extremely familiar with both the Cui and Cao mansions. As soon as he entered, he grabbed Xi'er and slipped away, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

They've all disappeared to who knows where.

Just as she was about to leave, she heard a report from Princess Jiayue's maid.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened... The young princess has fainted..." The maidservant stumbled over.

"How dare you! Don't you see that His Highness has guests? What kind of behavior is this!" Shi Shu walked over and scolded in a low voice.

I'm dizzy...

He suddenly realized what was wrong and asked the maid, "What's wrong with the young princess?"

"Father-in-law, the young princess has fainted, it's..."

"What is it? Just say it already!" Shi Shu was getting impatient. He had important things to arrange, but this maid was dawdling around.

Ever since receiving the letter from the Eldest Princess, the Prince has become increasingly annoyed with Princess Jiayue.

I don't even want to hear her name, let alone meet her.

The eldest princess meant that Princess Jiayue did not need to return; she should stay in Jiangzhou for the time being. Without her permission, the princess would never be allowed to see the Cao family again.

But Granny Yan was secretly sent back to the princess's residence...

"It's Miss Miaomiao...she...she scared the princess into fainting..." The little maid glanced at Madam Lu tremblingly.

Shi Shu asked again, "How did you faint from fright?"

"The young princess pushed Miss Miaomiao down, and then the young lady put an earthworm in the young princess's mouth, and... and she fainted from fright," the maid reported truthfully.

Shi Shu: ...

This little kid is really...unexpected.

He opened his mouth, then swallowed the words that were about to come out, and looked at King Jing, waiting for his decision.

Xiuxiu turned her head away, pursing her lips to suppress her laughter.

Lu Qingyao's brows twitched.

He looked at Prince Jing with an apologetic expression, "My son is naughty, please forgive him, Your Highness. Why don't we go and see Princess Jiayue first?"

King Jing: ...

Was Xiao Miaomiao's medicine too strong?

That's gone a bit too far.

Although Consort Cao and his wife were hateful, Jia Yue was also disliked.

But in the end, the child is innocent.

He waved his hand and instructed, "Shi Shu, you go ahead and get busy. I'll keep an eye on Jia Yue."

"Yes." With his master's words, Eunuch Shi walked much faster than usual.

Jiang Miaomiao stood there dumbfounded.

She was terrified. She never expected that Cao Jiayue, who was usually so fierce and domineering, would be so easily frightened.

Xi'er was also frightened, but she was more worried about whether her young master was hurt.

He checked her over thoroughly, asking, "Young lady, are you hurt anywhere? Does anything hurt?"

She figured the two girls were just playing around, and with so many maids watching, nothing would happen, so she went to relieve herself.

When they returned, they saw the girl getting up from the ground and putting insects into people's mouths...

She suspected that perhaps Xiuxiu's wife had fed the girl too many insects, leading her to believe that any insect was edible.

Yes, that's how she'll explain it if Prince Jing gets angry later.

"It hurts... my butt hurts..." Jiang Miaomiao rubbed her butt.

It's burning hot; I must have scraped my skin.

Xi'er rubbed the affected area tenderly, saying, "Miss, bear with it. Let's go see the princess first and then go back to apply the medicine."

The little girl nodded.

We should go and take a look. One should take responsibility for one's own actions, and we shouldn't let Prince Jing reprimand those maids.

I've heard that in these wealthy and powerful families, if the master makes a mistake or goes astray, the servants are always the ones who take the blame and get beaten.

That's so inhumane...