The young general and the prince, who was to be married off, fell in love at first sight!

Chapter 92 "Crown Prince! Keep a close eye on your Crown Princess!!"

"Yes. This rule was also established by Senior Lin You and Ancestor Tai Shi. Everyone has their own expertise, so each department that needs to add people will set up its own court examination, which will be held over six days."

"The examiners must also set questions in a closed system according to the rules of the imperial examination, and then submit them to the Emperor for approval before the examination can begin," Lu Yuxi explained carefully. "However, at this stage, the importance of personal connections becomes apparent."

That's understandable. Once the results of the imperial examinations are announced, the candidates for the new imperial examinations are basically determined, so naturally they will try to curry favor with the officials in the departments they want to work for and inquire about the exam questions.

"However, the impact is generally not significant, because the imperial examinations emphasize details and have numerous questions, with clear regulations on the minimum number of questions for each aspect. At most, the last few policy questions can be manipulated to provide some specific directions."

I understand. The questions cover a wide range of topics, much like a medical student's final exam where the entire textbook is covered. So whether the question setter leaks the questions or not is irrelevant; it's more convenient to just memorize the entire text.

"However, if you wish, you may also set a legal topic for today's palace examination."

Lin Shiming tilted his head, and the handkerchief over his eyes slipped down a little more, revealing his gleaming eyes. "No! I want something different."

I want to give these students a huge surprise.

I was caught in the rain of the college entrance exam in my past life, and in this life I'm going to tear down these students' umbrellas.

He's bound to do something despicable!

*

At 1:00 PM, Lin Shiming and Lu Yuxi arrived at Xuanzheng Hall on time.

Surprisingly, Li An did not lead them inside directly, but instead guided them to the side.

Wu Shuangwan's matter from yesterday does indeed need to be resolved. Li An knows that Wu Shuangwan sought him out to make Emperor Longyun remember her, but he naturally won't help with that.

Aside from Emperor Longyun, the most suitable person to handle this matter is Crown Princess Lin Shiming, so it was a sensible decision for Li An to directly approach Lin Shiming and Lu Yuxi.

"Your Highnesses, Consort Wu also returned yesterday. Outside Shou'an Palace, she asked me about the palace and servants assigned to her."

Lin Shiming blinked his bewildered eyes. "Who is it?"

Lu Yuxi tapped his forehead, "It's the granddaughter of Heyi Xiangjun, the one you attended at the first birthday banquet after returning to the capital. She was granted the title of Beauty by the Emperor and sent to Buddha Mountain."

Lin Shiming's bewildered expression gradually cleared, "Oh~"

He remembered, there was such a person.

But, "Why do you remember it so clearly?"

Lu Yuxi: "... ..."

Li An shrank back and quietly withdrew from this chaotic scene.

At Li An's signal, the guards and eunuchs around him quietly moved further away, and some even approached Li An to ask if he wanted to fetch a royal physician in advance.

Lu Yuxi was completely unaware of this, and he was speechless under Lin Shiming's questioning gaze.

"I just have a good memory."

"Then you must still remember many people who almost became your Crown Princess, right?"

"..."

"Hmph. Speechless now!" Lin Shiming pretended to be angry and turned his head away, not wanting Lu Yuxi to discover his clumsy acting.

Lu Yuxi was too anxious to notice these details. He hurriedly explained, "No, I haven't seen them much, how could I remember them? I only remember Wu Shuangwan because you were there at the time."

Lin Shiming was overjoyed that he remembered this incidental detail because of himself. But he still didn't turn back and continued to argue.

I'm determined to squeeze some benefits out of Lu Yuxi today!

"You actually remember her name! I don't even remember it!"

"It seems like you have a terrible memory, doesn't it?" Lu Yuxi's expression was indescribable. "It would be a miracle if you could remember."

"...It was my fault. I shouldn't have wasted my energy on irrelevant people."

Lin Shiming thought smugly, "I'm not happy!"

Lu Yuxi sighed helplessly, "Then how can I appease you? My little darling."

Lin Shiming's eyes darted around secretly. "I want you to write a self-criticism."

"A self-criticism?" Lu Yuxi had never heard of this before and tilted her head in confusion.

"It's a letter of self-reflection. It needs to be three thousand words long."

Lu Yuxi understood, "Okay."

Lin Shiming nodded in satisfaction, "I also need you to participate in the palace examination in a few days."

Participating in the palace examination? Lu Yuxi recalled the "surprise" Lin Shiming had mentioned for the candidates before her afternoon nap, and immediately realized that this man was probably up to something again.

Never mind. Let him have some fun.

"But aren't we going to discuss the exam questions with Father right now?" I've already participated in deciding on the exam questions, so what's the point of the exam?

"Oh, right," Lin Shiming said, rubbing his chin. "Then you should take the imperial examination administered by the Ministry of Justice." In short, I want you to experience firsthand how terrifying the exams can be.

Lu Yuxi readily agreed, nodding, "Okay."

"So, have I managed to appease my Crown Princess?"

This person is truly gifted and has improved a lot; the more he talks, the more embarrassed he becomes. Lin Shiming finally turned around, muttering as he pushed Lu Yuxi toward the Xuanzheng Hall, "Hurry up and go in, Father is waiting."

Lu Yuxi chuckled, and as Lin Shiming pushed her forward, she turned back and pinched Lin Shiming's nose, saying, "You little ingrate."

The two walked towards the palace gate in a sticky, affectionate manner, and Li An, who had been hiding for a long time, finally reappeared.

"Your Highnesses, that Consort Wu—"

Lin Shiming casually replied, "I'll take care of it later."

"The slave obeys."

Because they had lingered outside for a while and were a bit late, when they entered the hall, they were met with a barrage of sarcastic remarks from Emperor Longyun.

"You two are really busy!"

Lin Shiming couldn't resist stirring things up again. He smiled, narrowing his eyes, and went along with it, "Yes. But Father, you don't need to feel guilty. Your son is willing to make time for you!"

Emperor Longyun: "... ..."

I feel so guilty towards you, you son of a bitch!

Emperor Longyun was furious, his beard bristling and eyes wide with rage. "Do you two want to be punished by kneeling? I can't even handle you two!"

Oh no, I've angered someone. Lin Shiming shrank back and pitifully hid behind Lu Yuxi again.

Seeing Lin Shiming's guilty expression after being implicated, Lu Yuxi couldn't help but reach out and ruffle his fluffy head.

Emperor Longyun, who had been ignored by the two, stared at them with a calm gaze.

This is awful! Absolutely awful!

"Get over here and get down to business! Are you really waiting to be punished by kneeling?!"

*

Under the threat of being forced to kneel, Lin Shiming became much more obedient, sitting quietly behind Lu Yuxi to discuss the palace examination.

"Tell me your opinions."

Lu Yuxi twirled the teacup in her hand, glanced at Lin Shiming who was eager to try beside her, and spoke first, "I wonder which direction Father Emperor intends to set for the questions?"

"I hope that this new generation of officials will all be loyal to the emperor, courageous, opinionated, and idealistic."

Only someone like this would do things with Emperor Longyun that their ancestors dared not do.

Lu Yuxi looked up and quietly gazed at Emperor Longyun.

"...Why are you looking at me like that! I told you, you're not allowed to guess or test me!" The little brat is quite perceptive!

Lu Yuxi glanced at Emperor Longyun again, then sat up straight silently.

But while Emperor Longyun could stop the propriety-conscious Lu Yuxi, he couldn't stop the curiosity-driven Lin Shiming.

After the rustling sound, Lin Shiming peeked out from behind Lu Yuxi, "What is it? Tell your son! Your son will help you persuade the Crown Prince!"

Lu Yuxi smiled but remained silent.

Emperor Longyun closed his eyes and remained silent for a long time, the veins on his forehead throbbing.

After a long silence, he finally spoke under Lin Shiming's expectant gaze, "I'm going to rest. The rest of the affairs today will be handled by you. If the exam questions are not decided before dinner, the two of you will go to Fengxian Hall to kneel as punishment."

After saying that, Emperor Longyun went into the inner room without looking back, leaving only Lu Yuxi and Li An with unchanged expressions, and Lin Shiming who was completely confused.

He asked Li An, who had been abandoned by Emperor Longyun, out of the blue, "Is Father going through menopause?"

"Crown Prince! Keep your Crown Princess in check!!"

From inside came Emperor Longyun's furious roar.

Lu Yuxi couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing.