sjar Chapter 98 A promise is a promise, double happiness arrives!
Chapter 98 A promise is a promise, double happiness arrives!
Two identical articles?
is it possible?
The Crown Prince looked shocked, and the Third Prince stared at Zhou Wei with his mouth agape.
Play so big?
Does that vile servant Zhou Wei even know what she's saying?!
"Wait, Zhou Wei, are you sure? Chu Tianze hasn't even seen the exam questions yet!"
"How dare you say that the article he writes in a moment will be exactly the same as the one you have? What's the difference between you and a street performer?"
As he spoke, the Third Prince shook his head, his face filled with disbelief.
"No, no, you're even more exaggerated than an opera singer! You're simply... you're simply chaotic and reckless!"
Zhou Wei smiled as she looked at the Third Prince.
"Never mind if I'm being reckless, just tell me if you want to see it or not?"
This……
I really want to see it!
I was even a little excited!
This is an amazing prophecy!
Zhou Wei was able to predict what would happen later, even before the question was given to Chu Tianze.
Her prediction was utterly absurd!
"Zhou Wei, do you know..." the Crown Prince spoke up, "do you know what your words mean?"
Zhou Wei nodded: "Of course I know! If the essay that the third-ranked scholar writes in a moment is exactly the same as the one I have in my hand."
"That means it's true that the theft of the exam questions is related to Chu Tiance!"
"It is true that Chu Tianze stole the exam questions, asked someone else to take the exam for him, and stole his literary talent!"
"It is true that Chu Tiance was not a scholar-official, but a traitor!"
The fact that all three were true almost broke Zhao Wuji's spine.
Chu Tianze was the literary master unanimously elected by the North!
If his identity as a literary traitor is indeed confirmed, then this grand ceremony, starting with the tens of thousands of words of petition, was nothing but a farce.
It was a conspiracy that involved all the students in the North, all for Chu Tiance's personal purposes.
Just thinking about it made Zhao Wuji feel dizzy and almost unable to breathe.
His legs buckled and he knelt on the ground.
I wanted to ask the Crown Prince not to test human nature.
He opened and closed his mouth several times, but didn't utter a single word.
Zhou Wei looked at him and said, "Lord Zhao, there's no need to ask the Crown Prince."
"Besides, what can the Crown Prince do now? Unless he changes the exam questions, but these questions have already been reviewed by His Majesty, who would dare to change them so easily?"
"Lord Zhao, you should have some faith in the Northern Literary Cult. Perhaps what I said is all false?"
"Perhaps the article written by Chu Tianze has nothing to do with the one I have in my hand?"
"Perhaps I am just a bluffing villain trying to sever the cultural lineage of the North?"
Zhou Wei's provocation made Zhao Wuji's expression return to normal.
Yes!
Chu Tianze's literary talent is evident to all; how could he possibly be a literary traitor?
This woman must be trying to use these words to confuse the minds of the people in the North!
Although Zhao Wuji was not an examiner for the provincial and palace examinations, he was certain that Chen Wenyu would not engage in any favoritism or cheating.
This is a leak of the imperial examination questions. How many heads does Chen Wenyu have to dare to do this?
Besides, is the talented man Zhou Wei mentioned a fool?
If he is capable of producing groundbreaking works, why doesn't he participate in the imperial examinations himself?
Not only did he refuse to go himself, but he also dared to actively involve himself in the matter of the imperial examination and this grand ceremony.
This is even bolder than leaking the exam questions.
This shows a complete disregard for one's own family and clan!
The more Zhao Wuji thought about it, the more he felt that this was impossible; Chu Tiance must have real talent and learning.
As for Zhao Wuji, as an imperial censor, he was already a high-ranking official among the students of the northern region.
If he doesn't protect Chu Tiance, the North will fall apart!
Furthermore, he also deeply disliked Zhou Wei, which would be a serious matter if it were confirmed that Zhou Wei had slandered Chu Tiance.
Zhou Wei will surely meet a tragic end, losing her head!
With that thought in mind, Zhao Wuji steeled his resolve and knelt before the Crown Prince.
"Your Highness, I will not allow anyone to slander my local students."
"Chu Tianze's talent is known throughout the land and has been tested by high-ranking officials in the court. How can he be called a literary traitor simply because Zhou Wei calls him one?"
"I would give my life to guarantee that Chu Tiance did not steal the exam questions, let alone have someone take the exam for him."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Wei chuckled, her eyes filled with excitement.
"Lord Zhao, if Chu Tianze is truly a literary traitor, what will you do?"
Zhao Wuji was taken aback. Looking at Zhou Wei's ambiguous smile, he felt even more disgusted.
"If Chu Tiance is truly a traitor, I am willing to be beheaded along with him by Your Highness!"
Zhou Wei burst out laughing and even gave a high five in celebration.
"Double happiness! It's a deal!"
"Lord Zhao, you can't go back on your word now!"
"Sir, you know me. I'm not one to hold back when I strike. If you go back on your word, I can't guarantee you won't suffer a terrible death."
"Is that right, Third Prince? You know my methods, don't you?"
The Third Prince's face flushed red when he was suddenly mentioned. He wanted to yell at Zhou Wei, but he was afraid of being beaten.
He could only say resentfully, "Don't you dare bring up the matter of me being beaten by you again and again. Don't I have any dignity?"
"What does your face have to do with me? If you want it, I'll give it to you. Do I have any face to give?" Zhou Wei said disdainfully.
The third prince was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth, but there was nothing he could do. All he could do was pound the table in frustration!
"Alright! Stop arguing!" the Crown Prince interrupted. "Since both sides have their own version of events, let's not waste time. Send the exam questions to Chu Tianze and order him to write an essay."
The Crown Prince spoke, and the master of ceremonies immediately stepped forward to announce that the grand ceremony had begun.
The students and the people below erupted in a deafening cheer!
The exam questions were placed in a brocade box, which was then presented to Chu Tiance, who was seated in a special seat, by a master of ceremonies.
Zhao Wuji was extremely nervous, keeping a close eye on Chu Tianze's reaction.
When he saw Chu Tianze open the brocade box, take out the exam questions, and reveal a confident smile on his face...
Zhao Wuji's heart suddenly skipped a beat!
Chu Tianze's reaction is a bit off!
Even the most talented person, when faced with a problem, should first think about it, not be overjoyed.
What exactly is Chu Tianze so happy about?
At this moment, Zhou Wei stepped behind the Princess, and Jiang Yueli asked her in a low voice, "Weiwei, isn't it a bit presumptuous to say that it's exactly the same word?"
"Princess, rest assured, I am not being presumptuous at all! Xie Yuan's article is full of gems, and not a single word can be added or subtracted."
"Only the original text can be called earth-shattering! What ability does that incompetent Chu Tianze have to alter Young Master Xie's writing?"
“Princess, just watch. He will surely recite it word for word without using his brain at all.”
Since Zhou Wei said so, the princess felt relieved and sat upright in her high seat, watching Chu Tiance answer the questions.
The Crown Prince held the policy essay in the brocade box in his hand but did not look at it.
Zhao Wuji kept glancing at the Crown Prince.
This prompted Zhou Wei to tease him, "Lord Zhao, are you impatient?"
"If you can't wait any longer, then ask His Highness the Crown Prince to be lenient and let you see that policy document!"
Zhao Wuji's expression immediately changed, and he angrily said, "Lord Zhou, don't talk nonsense. I have no interest whatsoever in the strategies and theories of any talented scholar."
"Don't be arrogant. Just wait for Chu Tiance's article to be published, and I'll show you what true literary talent is!"
Zhou Wei just smiled and remained silent, too lazy to argue with her.
Anyway, Chu Tianze won't let you down!
Among the crowd of people, Mei Xingyue stared intently at the Crown Prince on the high platform, her eyes burning with desire.
In such a prosperous era, the Crown Prince sits firmly on his high throne, a symbol of status and prestige!
Once she recognizes the Crown Prince, this honor will be hers too!
Jiang Nianxing and Jiang Nianmei looked at their father with great emotion.
Only Yuanxing looked around, as if searching for something.
He was startled when he saw Hu Youniang hiding in the crowd.
"Strange, how come this woman has the exorcism mark of Kongshan Temple on her body?"