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Lu Zhen happened to sit in the first row.

There is a short distance between me and the emperor sitting on the dragon throne, but if I look up slightly, I can see his face.

However, Lu Zhen had already received instructions and advice from Principal Li and Master Cui, telling him not to look around or raise his head to peek at the emperor after entering the Golden Palace.

"Focus on the exam and get a good score. Then you can stay in the palace and serve the emperor. Then you can see the emperor every day."

Lu Zhen repeated it several times in his mind, then took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and carefully read the test paper. After reading it, he calmed down a little, thought for a moment, and then picked up the pen and wrote.

Lu Zhen was indeed outstanding in being able to stand out in Ye County Women's College. After entering a state of concentration, he was not at all nervous or timid, and moved his pen freely.

Even when the emperor himself stood up to inspect, Lu Zhen did not panic and continued to write with his head down.

I don't know which unlucky guy had a trembling hand when the emperor approached and immediately soiled the test paper.

In the past, such an unlucky person would be kicked out of the Golden Palace.

Jiang Shaohua was in a good mood today, and said with a smile: "Minister Dong, get him another blank test paper."

The exam time is not long, as long as you are quick enough, you can still finish it.

The unfortunate fellow was so excited that his eyes turned red. He wondered what was wrong with the woman. Her Majesty the Empress was broad-minded and had the bearing of a wise ruler. Such a Her Majesty the Empress was worthy of his lifelong following.

Jiang Shaohua turned around and returned to the dragon throne.

Things like invigilation are actually quite boring.

The examinees had to take the exam for a whole day, so Jiang Shaohua would not sit there all day. After about an hour, Jiang Shaohua signaled Dong Shangshu with his eyes, and Dong Shangshu nodded and took over the job of the chief examiner.

Jiang Shaohua returned to the imperial study to review memorials and handle government affairs.

Chen Changshi and Wang Zhongshuling were both standing by, screening the memorials as usual. This was a huge and complicated task. No matter how powerful the emperor was, he only had one pair of eyes and one pair of hands. Even if he didn't sleep for twelve hours a day, he still couldn't keep up.

There must be trusted ministers who can be screened first and present important government affairs. Even so, Jiang Shaohua has to spend a lot of time reviewing memorials every day.

Chen Changshi laughed and joked: "Your Majesty is the chief examiner today, why are you back to read the memorials?"

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "The exam will last a whole day, I will go for a walk before it ends. This will also save the candidates from being too nervous."

He also told a joke about the unlucky guy who soiled the test paper.

Chen Changshi sneered: "This kind of person has a weak will and deserves to be deposed. Since the emperor has given him grace, it depends on whether he can grasp it."

Wang Jin saw that the Empress looked radiant and in a very good mood, so he also laughed: "I heard that Ye County Women's Academy has produced a female Jinshi. Did the Emperor see her today?"

Jiang Shaohua raised her eyebrows and smiled, "She was the first one in the list. I saw her at first sight. There were only five female students in the Women's College back then, and she was one of them. Later, as the number of students gradually increased, she was always the top student in the college. Her original name was Da Niu, and I gave her the name myself."

This is the true disciple of the emperor.

Even before the palace examination was over, he was already considered a useful person by the emperor.

Even Wang Jin couldn't help but envy Lu Zhen's good luck.

"Wang Shu is your cousin?" the emperor suddenly asked.

Wang Jin collected his thoughts and nodded in response: "She is a girl from the twelfth branch of the Wang family, and she is my cousin." The Wang family would certainly not miss the selection of women. Among the girls of this generation of the Wang family, Wang Shu is a bit mediocre in appearance, but she is the most outstanding in reading and has a strong opinion. When this candidate was decided, there were actually some dissenting voices within the Wang family.

The main reason was that Wang Shu was a rare woman with a strong character and didn't listen to her elders. It was Wang Jin who insisted that Wang Shu be chosen.

After listening to Wang Jin's casual words, Jiang Shaohua understood what was going on and nodded slightly.

In the evening, Jiang Shaohua went to the Golden Palace again.

After a day of exams, all the candidates looked exhausted.

Only Lu Zhen was still energetic, with a pair of big eyes shining, making him particularly eye-catching among the candidates in the hall.

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly, his eyes swept across the girl behind Lu Zhen. This girl was older than Lu Zhen, with a slightly wider forehead and a flat nose. She was not outstanding in appearance. However, this girl was calm and composed, even better than Lu Zhen.

This is Wang Jin’s cousin Wang Shu.

Wang Jin is a meticulous and cautious person. Since he specifically mentioned this cousin, it shows that Wang Shu has something extraordinary.

Jiang Shaohua looked at another girl. This girl had fair skin, willow-shaped eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes and a beautiful appearance. She was Li Boyuan's sister, Li Fangfei.

For the sake of Empress Dowager Li, Li Fangfei must also have a good ranking and stay in the palace to serve in the future.

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In addition, Lu Qingqing, a girl from the Lu family, and Cui Yuner, a girl from the Boling Cui family, were also among these twenty people.

When Lu Xuan passed away, the Fanyang Lu family remained silent and did not make a fuss. They should also be thanked for this favor. The Boling Cui family is a legitimate in-law of the royal family, equivalent to the royal family. They should also be given the respect they deserve. And the Fan family girl, considering that General Fan stood up for her loyalty in a timely manner, should also be promoted a little...

Jiang Shaohua pondered silently in his heart, without showing any expression on his face.

All the newly-appointed scholars stood up, bowed together, and shouted "Long live the emperor".

Jiang Shaohua didn't seem to have much luck. As soon as he opened his mouth, his voice was clearly heard by everyone: "I will personally review and select the top three."

"You are the Jinshi selected by me after I ascended the throne. You are my disciples. From now on, I will be your supporter. I hope you can all become the pillars of the Daliang court and be loyal to the country."

The new scholars were so excited after hearing this that they bowed again to express their gratitude and shouted "Long live the emperor".

After leaving the Golden Throne Hall, everyone began to walk out of the palace. They didn't dare to speak on the way, but when they approached the palace gate, they began to whisper excitedly.

"Your Majesty is beautiful and majestic. I just took a peek and I felt she was radiant."

"You are very brave. I didn't even dare to look up. The emperor's voice is particularly pleasant."

The women were even more excited.

Most of them came from aristocratic families, and usually went in and out of the inner palace. The biggest scene they had seen was going to the harem to pay respects to the Empress Dowager. For example, Li Fangfei had once entered the palace with her family elders during the Chinese New Year and met the Empress Dowager.

But how can this be compared with entering the Golden Palace to meet the emperor?

In the future, they will be female Jinshi and have formal official positions like men and can serve as officials... Even if they cannot be sent to other places and can only work in the palace, they are still formal court officials!

Lu Zhen, who was born in Ye County, rose to fame overnight. The same is true for these daughters of famous families.

They broke through the shackles that bound them, walked out of the inner house that trapped them, and were about to enter the officialdom and write a new life of their own. (End of this chapter)