After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

When the two men stepped forward, people vaguely recognized them as two editors who had been working at the Hanlin Academy for several years. One was named Yang Bo, and the other was named Li Xuan.

"If that's the case, then the written test three days from now will be a competition between the three of you. Prepare well in the next few days!"

The three men bowed in unison: "Your Majesty, we obey the decree."

As soon as Emperor Sheng left, everyone withdrew one by one, but intentionally or unintentionally, they all kept a distance from the three of them, occasionally glancing at each other and whispering among themselves, clearly discussing them.

This was to be expected, and the three of them didn't mind.

Yang Bo was overjoyed at the thought of his imminent rise to prominence. He tried his best to control himself and asked in a normal manner, "What are your thoughts on the competition in three days, Lord Wen?"

Wen Tingzhu glanced at him and said calmly, "Respond to each move as it comes."

Hearing him say this, Yang Bo felt even more at ease. He thought to himself, what's so scary about those three brothers from Anguo! They just have the rare status of being born three times, they're not as powerful as they make them out to be!

At that time, he will definitely dampen their arrogance and let them know that there are always people better than them and that there is always something beyond their reach. Then he will be a great hero of the Great Sheng Dynasty, and fame and fortune will be within his grasp!

When the time comes, he'll show those who look down on him that he, Yang Bo, is not someone anyone can trample on.

As he pondered, the smile on his lips wouldn't fade, and his steps slowed down, until he unknowingly fell a few steps behind Wen Tingzhu and the others.

At this moment, Li Xuan, who had been listening quietly to the side, spoke up: "Lord Wen, the civil service examination is no small matter. I have heard that the three Su brothers are not just empty names. I believe that since we are both representatives of the Sheng Kingdom, we should help each other. What do you think, Lord Wen?"

After he finished speaking, he stared at Wen Tingzhu's face, watching his reaction.

This one is much smarter!

Wen Tingzhu felt a pang of emotion in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He put on a show of agreement and raised his voice a notch, saying loudly, "Of course, it is our duty to serve the prosperous nation!"

Li Xuan frowned slightly. Was Wen Tingzhu genuinely unable to understand, or was he pretending to be stupid?

"Lord Wen is right. However, my family has been very strict with me. I have lived in the capital since I was a child and have never traveled. As the saying goes, it is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books. I am afraid that I will still be lacking in the competition. If there is anything wrong, I hope that Lord Wen can remind me. My family will be extremely grateful!"

When he mentioned the name of the Li family, he emphasized the words, afraid that Wen Tingzhu might not hear him clearly.

Wen Tingzhu naturally understood his unspoken meaning long ago. Li Xuan came from a prestigious family, and his aunt was Consort Shu, the birth mother of the Third Prince. If he could get the Li family's support, he, a person from a humble background, would naturally have a bright future.

"Lord Li, you flatter me. How can I compare to your extensive reading? As for this journey of ten thousand miles, it's just a short stretch to the capital for the imperial examination. Moreover, I was in a hurry and didn't pay much attention. I might not even know as much as you do!"

Looking at Li Xuan, he added a few more smug looks.

With a hint of displeasure on his face, he added, "Perhaps I'll have to ask Lord Li to remind me then!"

The two exchanged witty remarks for a long time without reaching a conclusion, and then went home separately.

However, they all felt that the other person was at least a smart person, as for Yang Bo, who was a step behind...

No one cares!