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Chapter 119 The Result of Waiting

The emperor's schedule was very busy.

There's a grand court assembly every three days, so you have to get up very early.

Even if you don't attend the grand court assembly, you still have to get up early, because the small court assembly has more to discuss than the grand court assembly.

After noon, the emperor began to summon his ministers to the imperial study, and the court affairs did not come to an end until dusk.

For more than ten years after his ascension to the throne, the emperor worked diligently day after day without ever slacking off.

But the emperor did not summon his ministers again after the court session had just ended.

Because the princess is taking her exam at the National Academy today.

"Did you say it?"

The emperor looked at the eunuch who rushed in and hurriedly asked.

The eunuch bowed and said, "Her Majesty the Empress said she will not go."

The emperor was displeased: "How can she, as the empress dowager, not go to such an important event?" He then urged, "Where is the Prince of Donghai?"

The eunuch smiled obsequiously and said, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Donghai has gone to inspect the capital's garrison."

"This kid, didn't I tell him that there would be an exam today?" the emperor said with displeasure.

The eunuchs hurriedly replied, "We've already sent someone to fetch him; he should be back by evening."

The emperor nodded reluctantly: "Very well, at least I can make it to the celebration banquet for Heisei." He then paced around the hall, "The exams should begin now."

The chief eunuch chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, you should have accompanied the princess first thing in the morning."

The emperor hurriedly waved his hand: "No, no, that would make Heisei nervous and affect the exam."

The chief eunuch looked at the water clock beside him and said, "Then let's set off now. By the time we get to the Imperial Academy, the princess will have finished her exams."

The emperor shook his head again: "That's not good either. If I go to the National Academy, people will misunderstand and it will affect the evaluation results." He stroked his beard, looking proud, "My son got first place based on his own true ability."

The chief eunuch nodded with a smile: "Of course, everyone knows the princess's intelligence and diligence."

The emperor told the chief eunuch, "Let's set off at noon. We'll arrive at the Imperial Academy just in time to judge the results."

The chief eunuch clapped his hands and laughed: "Then His Majesty will arrive to congratulate the princess."

The Emperor nodded with a smile: "It was not easy for Heisei to study, I should personally go and congratulate her."

In less than two months, so much has happened surrounding Heisei reading.

His expression turned serious again as he spoke.

"It is also to frankly tell the Chancellor some things that have disgraced the sacred learning, to remove those who should not be there, and to give my son a peaceful place to study."

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"Do we really need to go ourselves for something like this?"

Lady Ding'an was pulled onto the carriage, somewhat unwillingly.

"Once the results are out, His Majesty will tell the Chancellor that the three of them should leave the National Academy and not appear again. Why should we go?"

Duke Ding'an glared at her: "Such a big mistake, as elders, of course we should go to the National Academy and apologize to His Majesty."

Then His Majesty will forgive them, as a sign of magnanimity.

If they don't go, how will this matter be resolved? Should the emperor apologize to the Imperial Academy?
Of course not. Lady Ding'an could only get into the carriage, pressing her hand to her head, looking distressed: "What a disaster, we have to embarrass ourselves in public."

The Duke of Ding'an's expression wasn't much better. He comforted his wife, which was also a way of comforting himself: "Once this is over, everything will be fine. Hui'er can continue her studies. Since they were locked up at home, they've made a mistake and are not allowed to go out anymore. From now on, things will be peaceful and there will be no more trouble."

Lady Ding'an chanted Buddhist prayers, then thought of something else: "Did that family surnamed Liu go? Take them there." She added bitterly, "It's all their daughter's fault for causing this trouble!"

If I hadn't lent my calling card to someone else, none of this would have happened.

Duke Ding'an hurriedly said, "I've gone, I've sent them away early this morning with my servants escorting them."

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The Liu family father and son actually arrived with Yang Luo that morning.

Yang Luo went to school, while the others stayed outside to wait.

The disciple, Cheng Yuan, sat under the carriage and held up a steamed bun. "Teacher, have something to eat."

Liu Changqing sat in the car, leaning against the side of the carriage, and glared at Cheng Yuan: "All you do when you come to the National Academy is eat!"

Cheng Yuan muttered, shrinking back, "Otherwise, we still can't get in."

Actually, it is possible to get in. Although the National Academy is difficult to enter, it is not demanding of scholars. Scholars from all over the country can enter the academy when they come to the capital, discuss philosophy with the instructors, and if the opportunity is right, they can even listen to the lectures of the chief priest.

But Liu Changqing was too ashamed to submit a formal letter of invitation.

It is a disgrace to scholars that their daughter impersonated someone else to attend school.

He closed his eyes: "If you can't get in, can't you listen? Listen with your heart! Listen to the chanting inside!"

"The National Academy is so big, how could I hear anything!" Cheng Yuan muttered to himself, but still looked up and examined the magnificent palace before him.

"Sigh, today is my junior sister's last day here." He couldn't help but sigh, then chuckled, "Anyway, it's not bad to have listened to the lecturer's lecture."

Yes, that's enough. The Liu family isn't greedy. They didn't take the exam because of their own reasons. Liu Changqing looked towards the entrance of the National Academy. After the exam, he would tell the Chief Instructor the truth, apologize to him, and then take his daughter away.

Just then, I saw students moving around inside the Academy of Chinese Studies, heading in one direction, and a commotion followed.

"Go quickly and see, the exam results for the princess's companions are out."

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"I dare not go!"

"Oh my god! How could they release my answers to the public?! I'm so ashamed!"

The school where the companion girls were located was filled with noisy wails.

Today's exam was actually very simple, just two questions on the classics. After the exam, they were sent back to the school here, and they didn't have to study anymore; they were allowed to play as they pleased. The palace maids brought over items such as chess, musical instruments, and pitch-pot, but because they knew the results would be announced today, they were all very nervous.

I didn't expect the judgment to come out so quickly.

What I didn't expect was that it would be made public.

Although it was only within the Imperial Academy, with so many students watching, the news would soon spread throughout the capital.

“Studying is like this: the National Academy will publish the answer sheets for every major exam, so that everyone can see them and even debate them on the spot,” Princess Heisei’s voice rang out. “It’s not that the Chancellor is deliberately making things difficult for us; on the contrary, he treats us the same as all the students. This is a sign of respect for us.”

An instructor came in and said, "The chief priest personally reviewed it, so ladies, don't worry. There's nothing wrong with it; he even specifically commented on the good parts."

Regardless, since it's already been announced, we have to see it. The ladies steeled themselves and looked at Princess Heisei.

Princess Heisei smiled and said, "Let's go and see them all."

Yang Luo was the last to leave, pondering whether to go see it or go find Asheng and Liu Chan so the three of them could watch it together.

After finishing their exams, the two of them didn't come to the school to relax; instead, they went straight to the library.

"Whether I can come tomorrow is still unknown. Let's go look at the collection of books. Every book I read is a bonus," Liu Chan said.

Yang Luo asked A Sheng to accompany Liu Chan, while he stayed here to keep an eye on things in case anything unexpected happened.

"How did you do on the test?"

A sound came from behind.

Yang Luo looked up and saw Jiang Rui walking over.

This was the first time the two had spoken since that day.

Yang Luo smiled and said, "Do your best and leave the rest to fate."

So it's not very good? Jiang Rui thought to herself, about to say something, when Yang Luo spoke again: "You should reconsider your marriage with that Zhu Yunxiao."

Jiang Rui's face stiffened. She opened her mouth, took a deep breath, and looked at Yang Luo: "Miss Liu has a prejudice against Prince Zhu?"

Yang Luo said, "I'm not prejudiced, he's just a bad person, and you've been misled by him because you're in the thick of it."

Jiang Rui let out a breath: "Miss Liu has only been in the capital for a short time, but I have known him since childhood, for more than ten years. You have your prejudices, and I have mine. In my prejudices, he is the best man in the world."

After saying that, he turned and walked away.

The two of them really didn't see eye to eye, and she even tried to strike up a conversation with her. Oh well, it's better not to talk to her anymore.

Yang Luo watched Jiang Rui's retreating figure but did not follow her.

A large group of students had gathered in the square in front of the covered corridor. When they saw Princess Heisei and her entourage arrive, they immediately made way for them.

Someone even shouted, "Princess, you got an A grade!"

There are four grades: A, B, C, and D, with grade A being the best.

The companion girls immediately offered their congratulations.

Princess Heisei smiled. Although it was the result she had expected, she couldn't help but quicken her pace, eager to see with her own eyes the "Jia" character assigned to her by the Grand Master of Ceremonies.

"There are only two Grade A awards," another voice shouted.

There are only two, both classified as Grade A.

Princess Heisei paused slightly in her steps.

Is there really someone like her?

This also piqued the curiosity of the female companions, who quickened their pace to look at the notice ahead.

Sure enough, there were two answer sheets posted at the top.

"Who is it? Who is it?"

Is it Jiang Rui?

People rushed forward, asking questions, and those at the very front shouted out.

"Yang Luo".

Yang Luo?

The girls accompanying the students paused, their expressions frozen.

"wrong!"

Immediately another voice shouted.

"No? So you must have misread it." Yang Hui, who hadn't even squeezed through yet, felt her heart soar again. "I knew it! How could Yang Luo do so well on the exam!"

"This Yang Luo is a top-tier player."

Grade A is also divided into grades: upper, middle, and lower.

All the female tutors stood in front of the notice board, their eyes fixed on the two test papers at the very top.

Although both are at the highest point, one is higher and the other is lower.

The higher one is naturally the upper part of the axle, and the lower one is the lower part.

Princess Heisei's gaze fell upon the bright red characters under her armor, and her own name.

She is A below.

She wasn't the first.

Princess Heisei felt a buzzing and chaotic sound in her ears, which then instantly became quiet and still.

She must be dreaming.

She wasn't number one?!
(End of this chapter)