TN | The Malicious Empress

Chapter 41: Servant

Up on stage, Hoseok finally finish reading 'Circulation of Law'.

At the beginning the surroundings were silent before whispered discussion erupted. The students did not understand the meaning behind the essay and found that the words and citations were gorgeous. But the Darens sitting at the male side of the banquet understood the depth and even though this essay seems inconsequential but could inadvertently point out the loopholes in Ming Qi's laws and made clever suggestions on what changes to make. For a student, it was somewhat inconceivable.

The examiners on the stage did not expect that Hoseok was someone who hid his real knowledge. But rules were meant to be kept thus when they were suspicious of a student performance, they would be tested, just like Jennie's painting before. In all fairness, this 'Circulation of Law' was much superior than Jennie's painting as it was literary well written and practical. The examiner questioned, "As per the essay that was read out, Ming Qi's laws covers a wide scope and as for the sub categories, what kind of breakdown should there be?"

Hoseok's heart jump for joy. Other than that 'Circulation of Law' in the manuscript, there was also a question which was exactly the same as what the examiner had asked. He was really grateful to the person who helped him to write this manuscript and thought to reward more money in the future. Therefore he calmly raised his head and answered accordingly to the manuscript, "It is divided to three portion. Merchants' portion, officials' portion and commoners' portion should respectively..."

Off the stage, Historian Adviser Jing was grinning from ear to ear. To reach to his position in the official circle, he only relied on the Emperor's support and his wide network. As for real abilities, he did not have any. It was good that he had a Gao Jing, a good son who could help him to deal with a lot of matters at his young age. With now his second son who had displayed such unusual improvements in talents, he had to go to his ancestral hall to burn two big incense stick as offerings.

Gao Jing was smarter than his father and did not believe that his own younger brother could possess such wisdom. To be this eloquent even with the examiner's question, it could not be that he was able to bribe even the examiners. Thus, he was also unable to understand.

Namjoon picked the teacup on the table to take a sip but his hand was somewhat trembling. He did not know why but every sentence that Hoseok spoke was as if imprinted in his mind. That kind of familiarity made him feel ridiculous and the anxiety in his heart cannot be quelled.

Su Ming Lang took a short nap and saw the people around him look at Gao Jing with a look of appreciation when he woke up. He tugged Master Su's sleeves and asked, "Father, is what he spoke really good?"

"A highly-talented youth." Father Su directly commented.

Su Ming Lang pouted as if it was incomprehensible. After turning around and not seeing Su Ming Feng's figure, he asked, "Why is Oldest Brother not back?"

Master Su lightly coughed, "Now that your Eldest Brother is weak, it is actually with great reservations that he come today. So let him rest for a while more."

Fu Jong Kai heard the commotion here and glance at Master Su. Seeing that Master Su not even changing his expression when mentioning Su Ming Feng, he then move his sight back thoughtfully.

In any case, Hoseok has fought today's battle very beautifully and as for the questions that the examiners posed, he could answer naturally and thus dispel the suspicion in everyone's heart. Needless to say, he naturally gotten a 'first rank'. Ranking was only the second thing as from this day onward when one mention about Historian Adviser Jing, other than Gao Jing, everyone would know that he had a highly talented second son.