Chapter 517.3: Betrayal? Selecting the Better Tree! Retesting?

Rui Qinw.a.n.g instantly understood. It was probably because of faking the military achievements. But, he was unable to blame the other party for not being careful. After all, the other party in the end wasnt built for this. Moreover, the time was too short. If there were a few more years, starting from the beginning, then everything perhaps would be different. At worst, there would still be thirty percent. Because there wasnt enough time, thus it was shortsighted.

However, Rui Qinw.a.n.g, in this moment, because of not being able to reach the expected goal, was very displeased inside, to the extent of overlooking one thing. If it was really like this, a commoner of the lowest rung, getting discovered faking military achievements, how can someone not suspect Su Bu Fus ident.i.ty? After all, can an ordinary person do and even achieve something like this?

However, even if Rui Qinw.a.n.g came to realization, Su Ming Zhang can still fool him. When time comes, Rui Qinw.a.n.g would just be puzzled over how much Fu Yun Ting knows, what hes suspecting, and such problems, and wont think of Su Ming Zhang.

Just, in this way, perhaps it will cause even more problems for Fu Yun Ting. However, so what, Su Ming Zhang wasnt the least bit guilty. People working under the same person competing for attention, mutually tripping one another, how normal of a thing. Right now, he was merely letting Fu Yun Ting shoulder a pot. He believe that with Jin Qinw.a.n.g covering, there wont be any big problem.

Thus, not only did Rui Qinw.a.n.g not criticize him, he even consoled him.

Shortly after, the two of them both sunk into a long silence. Just, in Rui Qinw.a.n.gs heart, what they were thinking about should be in the same direction, all for the sake of his great cause. However, Su Ming Zhang was nevertheless carefully mulling over Jin Qinw.a.n.gs temperament and character. Can one say that the Jin Qinw.a.n.g they knew of in the past was all just a disguise? No, perhaps that in itself was just a part of him. Just, in this way, Jin Qinw.a.n.gs terrifying level will rise by countless levels again.

A person that is callous and ruthless, but also wise and farsighted is very difficult to fool. Once discovered to be fooling him, ones ending definitely will be exceptionally miserable.

Su Ming Zhang already had a decision inside. He decided to gamble, betting that towards insignificant people, even if partic.i.p.ating in some things, Jin Qinw.a.n.g wont care.

As such, Su Ming Zhang wanted to ask Rui Qinw.a.n.g, exactly what was that childs origins. Just when the words were about to come out, he suddenly halted. This question, he cant ask. If from the start, he had partic.i.p.ated in it and already knew, then it was another story, but right now, to ask while not knowing anything, it wasnt appropriate. After all, this kind of thing, the fewer the people that knew, the better. It was true that Rui Qinw.a.n.g deeply trusted him, but Rui Qinw.a.n.g similarly had a common illness shared by many in power, and that was just being paranoid by nature. Sometimes, any random little thing can all make him produce certain suspicions. As such, the gains wouldnt make up for the losses.

Su Ming Zhang pressed down the thoughts inside, first having this matter told to Jin Qinw.a.n.g before deciding. Then, he can think of a way to learn about that childs origins from other channels. As for the possibility of Jin Qinw.a.n.g already knowing everything, it obviously existed, but he cant go seek confirmation. For some things, he would rather just do some pointless work.

Looking for a breakthrough point, one certainly would need to start from the people in the know. For Su Ming Zhang, the best option certainly would be the Su family.

Reasonably speaking, Su Ming Zhang right now wasnt suited to come in contact with the Su family. Rui Qinw.a.n.g also wont allow it. However, Su Ming Zhang was unconcerned. Even if when time comes, he gets discovered by Rui Qinw.a.n.g, he can completely claim that it was because he deeply missed his family, unable to control his feelings. And even if Rui Qinw.a.n.g was furious inside, on the surface, he will still warmly forgive him. Since he already wont lean towards him and wont scheme for him, then everything afterwards all wont have anything to do with him. As such, Su Ming Zhang naturally was also too lazy to continue caring about Rui Qinw.a.n.gs feelings.

Secretly meeting, and then parting ways, just this so called secret, Su Ming Zhang didnt believe that there wont be a third person knowing.

This time, the generals that returned to capital together, not all will stay behind. A portion of them belonged to the other regions to begin with, so after receiving the rewards, they naturally will have to return to the borders to continue defending the country.

Generally speaking, Su Ming Zhang should also be counted among them, but the people of the Ministry of War seemingly were good at guessing his Majestys intention, so Su Ming Zhang naturally just stayed behind. Of course, this originally was also Rui Qinw.a.n.g factions intention. As such, it was naturally to everyones satisfaction.

Su Ming Zhang was the same as Fu Yun Ting in the past, becoming an idle person holding an empty post. Some were worried, but for Su Ming Zhang, this was perfect. After all, he wasnt good at handling martial affairs to begin with. Having plenty of time, he can do some things others cant do. Of course, right now, there were still quite a few people eyeing him, so can only take it slowly, believe that after a period of time, probably only a few will be able to remember him. After all, with no one valuing, having no power in hand, who would still pay attention to him.

When time comes, Su Ming Zhang believe that Rui Qinw.a.n.g also wont abandon him. On the contrary, it was extremely possible to have him transferred to the dark, doing some even more secretive things, even helping to deal with some shameful secrets. Those things, for the main battle, perhaps werent very important, but were nevertheless very dangerous. And these, if not careful, will just become fatal information against them.

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If in the past, Su Ming Zhang wouldnt be willing to do these things, even having complaint. Even Rui Qinw.a.n.g most likely will also believe it was using a talented person for an insignificant task. However, right now, no matter who, all believed it couldnt be more suitable.

But before that, Su Ming Zhang had already pa.s.sed up his entrance fee, and that was the names of the officials that have casted themselves under Rui Qinw.a.n.g. This perhaps wasnt anything big, but at least, he was able to obtain Jin Qinw.a.n.gs recognition. As such, Su Ming Zhang also slightly relaxed a breath, just fearing he would become a useless person.

When everything appeared to be methodically advancing, this years metropolitan exam came.

During this time in Li Hong Yuans past life, the war in the northwest still havent ended, but the metropolitan exam for the most part wasnt affected. Just, the candidates from the northwest region for the most part didnt take part. However, the geographical location just determined the difference in education, and the people that partic.i.p.ated in the metropolitan exam every time werent many. Moreover, even if pa.s.sing the metropolitan exam, in the final court exam, only very few can enter the second cla.s.s, let alone the first cla.s.s. Over several hundred years, there may not necessarily even be one. At least, since the founding of Qi Yuan dynasty to now, the best record was also just second cla.s.s sixth place.

The metropolitan exam that took place once every three years, every time, it was all an extremely important matter, and also the most active time for scholars. Regardless of whether one partic.i.p.ated in the exam or not, all will take part in the heated discussions, joyfully and tirelessly guessing the final rankings, and who all were regarded highly. The most popular ones usually all had their own fans.

The exam questions this husband for the most part still remember, does Wan Wan want them? Li Hong Yuan teased Jing Wan with a serious look.

Jing Wan just side-eyed him, completely ignoring him. Setting aside how many things have already changed from his past life, just from what hed said himself, at this time, he although was in the capital, he seemingly was in deep waters, needing to deal with his brothers that were like wolves and jackals, while also having a father that wanted him dead, so where did he have the energy to pay attention to the metropolitan exam question? Who was he fooling?!

Getting his lies seen through, Li Hong Yuan didnt bat an eye either, Alright, the metropolitan exams topic, I indeed dont know, but the court exams, I nevertheless do know. Wan Wan sure you dont want?

Anything is susceptible to change before the final moment. This bit, Ah Yuan should have an even deeper understanding than anyone. If my guess is correct, in the last court exam, the exam questions shouldve already changed. Besides, even if the subject doesnt change, those three older brothers of mine dont need to cheat to obtain achievements. On the contrary, if their performance is too good, wouldnt that be directly sending a live target to get attacked?

Li Hong Yuan chuckled, declining to comment, probably acknowledging Jing Wans words. Alright, in any case, it was just a joke to begin with.

Ah Yuan, Im actually quite curious in the final top three scorers of the imperial exam.

The Eyes of Notice

[1]

and Flower s.n.a.t.c.her

[2]

both dont remember. As for the Top Scorer, youre also familiar with.

Jing Wan lifted her brow, Jiang Wan Li?

Li Hong Yuans face instantly turned cold, coldly snorting, Looks like Wan Wan is also very optimistic about him.

It was randomly overturning the vinegar jar again. Theyve been married for two years already, so how could she not be used to it. This kind of situation, he at most would just make a remark and wont really do anything crazy. Thats why, Jing Wan was also unconcerned.

The people she knew that will be partic.i.p.ating in the metropolitan exam this year were just those few. If not one of her three older brothers, the few that were related to the Luo family similarly didnt seem to be cut out for this, then it was just the currently very popular Jiang Wan Li-her great uncles youngest disciple.

Since Ah Yuan remembers him, then presumably Jiang Wan Lis accomplishments in the future must be pretty good. At least, during your rule, it should be so. Jing Wans eyes slightly narrowed, Ah Yuan is probably partial towards using talented young men.

Since Jing Wan said it as such, then it meant that she had a sufficient understanding of Li Hong Yuan. This bit undoubtedly pleased the living Enma, having Jing Wan taken into his arms, no longer having a sour tone, even having the mood to mention some things, Jiang Wan Li made a name for himself at a young age. Back then, he was their provinces first place candidate in the provincial exam, and in this metropolitan exam, he was also the first place candidate. And in the final court exam, he was still the top scorer, a genuine triple first rank candidate. Not a single person had an objection, and it also wasnt for the sake of a good omen, thus having him set as the top scorer in the last moment.

In that case, that really was very impressive.

A triple first rank candidate can be said to be very rare. In an entire dynasty, such a case may not necessarily even appear. Perhaps, there might not even be one for several hundred years. Even if appearing, it might just be as Ah Yuan said, for the sake of a good omen. Ones that genuinely came from the exams all can be treated as a rare treasure. After all, for the current imperial exams, the more towards the end, the more subjective, and the people grading the exams for the most part all had their own preferences. To be able to make them unanimously approve, even to the extent of making them have no choice but to abandon their own standpoint, how was that not a treasure.

Fortunately, Jing Wans thoughts, Li Hong Yuan didnt know, else it wont just be a sour remark, afraid he will really have this treasure censored. In any case, in his perception, no matter how capable of a person, still cant hold up an entire country, and if a country really just depended on a single person, then it wasnt far from peris.h.i.+ng. Thats why, capable people can similarly be not too many with them and not lacking without them.

Three years ago, she had already experienced her own people partic.i.p.ating in the metropolitan exam. Thats why, her mentality was very calm, not the least bit nervous.

Speaking of which, Jing Wans fourth uncle had just pa.s.sed three years ago, the ranking although not very good. At this time, he got dragged out by Luo Pei Shan again to reprimand, in front of all his brothers and nephews. Luo fourth master hated that he cant find a crack to squeeze into.

After he finished lecturing, Luo Pei Shan looked towards the three brothers that will be going to the exam site, If your ranking is worse than your fourth uncle, after coming back, wait to be served by the family rod.

Upon hearing this, the three of them immediately tensed up, sharpening their minds to a hundred twenty percent.

[1]

Eye of Notice

second place t.i.tle in the imperial exam

[2]

Flower s.n.a.t.c.her

third place in the imperial exam