In all dynasties, fraud in the imperial examination was one of the most serious things, comparable to corruption, second only to rebellion.

In the courtyard, Xia Jinse was waiting for a lot of boredom, and suddenly saw someone running in in a hurry, and then the words 'The emperor is not good, someone is cheating' resounded in the imperial study, her eyes lit up, here!

Emperor Yuan Qing couldn't believe it, just now he praised all the students for doing well in this examination, and in a blink of an eye, there was a scandal of fraud, didn't this fool him? If it is really deceived by false results, this is definitely the most serious problem.

Lan Beichen frowned, the faces of several ministers changed greatly, the deputy examiner Zuo Donghan was shocked inexplicably, and Xia Yanxiu was even stiffer, standing on the spot.

The person who made the announcement was saying: "Your Majesty, someone said that a candidate named Xia Jinlong bought the exam questions for 5,000 taels and sold them to others, and the source of the exam questions is related to Xia and Xia, and there are many candidates involved......

"Your Majesty, Weichen has been wronged!"

Xia Yanxiu knelt down directly in shock, and shouted desperately in panic: "Xia Jinlong is Weichen's nephew, but Weichen definitely didn't leak the exam questions, let alone sell them to him!" Ask the emperor to see it! ”

Although the tone was sonorous and powerful, there was a sharp inwardness, and he almost fainted in panic.

That idiot actually sold the exam questions to someone else!

If there was no one at the scene, only Xia Jinglong was there, Xia Yanxiu would be eager to strangle him on the spot.

Thousands of instructions to keep secrets, not to reveal the slightest rumor, he still dares to do such a thing, is it really to ruin him? Now he doesn't dare to take any chances except to protect himself and take himself out.

"Xia Yanxiu, you, you, you ......" Emperor Yuanqing's face was pale, and the crime of naming such a name, if it was not maliciously planted, it was basically a fact. But this matter is too serious, it is related to the appearance of a country, it is the foundation of the country that is shaken, and the impact is far-reaching!

"Your Majesty, Weichen has participated in the invigilation for many years and is deeply trusted by the emperor, how can he know the law and break the law and do such a stupid thing!"

In a hurry, Xia Yanxiu desperately searched for the words in his mind and explained: "And it is rumored that Weichen leaked the exam questions and sold them to Xia Jinlong for five thousand taels, how is this possible!?" Not to mention that Xia Jinlong is Weichen's nephew, if Weichen wants to cheat, how can he accept his silver, and only charge 5,000 taels? Does the emperor think that Weichen will ruin his reputation and future because of five thousand taels? ”

"Your Majesty Mingjian, ......" was almost a heart-to-heart cloth, and he bowed deeply after speaking.

Emperor Yuanqing gasped violently, and his angry eyes swept over everyone little by little, Lan Beichen stood up at this time and said: "Your Majesty, the fraud is a matter of great importance, and it is the responsibility of the minister, as the chief examiner, to ask the emperor to order a strict investigation before the truth is known." You can't wronged any candidate, but you can't let go of anyone who breaks the law. ”

Xia Yanxiu said heavily: "Your Majesty, the minister is involved in the matter, and in order to seek justice, I also ask the emperor to temporarily remove the minister from his post for investigation." After the truth is revealed, the minister will naturally clear his suspicion. After speaking, he took off his court clothes, leaving only a middle coat.

With such confidence, what he said was categorical, and everyone suddenly felt that Xia Yanxiu's trick was clever.

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For whether he says it or not, now that he is the main suspect, he will be removed from his post for investigation, and he may have to go to prison. But what came out of his mouth became that he asked for it on his own initiative, not forced...... not only won the emperor's trust in disguise, but also proved his confidence.

If he is really guilty, how can he dare to be so calm?

If it was usual, Emperor Yuanqing would definitely hand over the case to the Nine Princes Lan Beichen for investigation, but because he was also the chief examiner and one of the suspects, he summoned Xiaoyao Hou Jichang, together with Han Heyu, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, to investigate the matter together.

"Such a bold act, and there are many people involved, it must be strictly investigated!"

Emperor Yuanqing said sharply: "Xia Xiang, since you took the initiative to ask, then I will agree to you." In view of the strange and serious nature of this matter, before this matter is clarified, you don't have to come to the court, stay in the house and not go out, and cooperate with the investigation at any time! ”

Xia Yanxiu said in a trembling voice: "Thank you, Your Majesty, the ministers obeyed the order." ”

As long as he doesn't go to prison directly, he has a chance, and he must find out who is making trouble in this matter.

Xia Yanxiu left the imperial study in despair, and everyone else was far away, but he couldn't, so he couldn't do it, so he couldn't wait to go back quickly, and then send someone to ask what was going on.

Just as he was about to leave the palace quickly, Xia Yanxiu suddenly saw Xia Jinse standing in the courtyard, as if he was waiting for someone. He frowned, suddenly felt embarrassed, and just wanted to leave quickly, but Xia Jinse also saw him.

"Father!" Xia Jinse looked very surprised, and walked quickly: "Where are your clothes, why are you ......?"

Such an embarrassed side was seen by his daughter, Xia Yanxiu was really embarrassed, he said in a dull voice, and only said, "Go back and talk about it." Hurriedly dropped this sentence, ignored Xia Jinse and left.

Xia Jinse didn't catch up, and stood in place with the corner of his lips lightly hooked.

It seems that Xia Yanxiu is really panicked!

When she heard it outside, she knew that something would definitely happen, but she still didn't guess that Xia Yanxiu was not imprisoned on the spot by Emperor Yuanqing. But no matter what, this is good news, she wants to see how Xia Yanxiu turns over.

Soon, Lan Beichen also came out, and when he saw Xia Jinse there, he walked over and said, "How did you enter the palace, you know everything just now, right?" ”

"It's so loud inside, I'm sure I heard it." Xia Jinse nodded, saying that he entered the palace to help Concubine Yu see a doctor, and said with some worry: "By the way, did the emperor punish you?" You're the examiner too. ”

"Naming Xia Yanxiu, the rumors also pointed to him, even the other deputy examiner is fine, how can he punish me? But Jinse, I'm a little flattered that you care so openly about me. Instead of worrying, Lan Beichen teased her, looking at her with a smile on her lips.

"When did I stop caring about you?" Xia Jinse saw his relaxed appearance and knew that it was okay.

But she has something to tell Lan Beichen!

Looking at Xia Jinse's appearance, Lan Beichen seemed to notice something: "Do you know something?" ”

"I have a secret for you." Of course, Xia Jinse couldn't say it here, and he pulled Lan Beichen out of the palace.

Back at the Jin Palace, the two sat in the study, Xia Jinse

I told the story.

Lan Beichen suddenly raised his eyebrows, although he saw that there was something strange about this matter, and guessed that someone was doing it all over Xia Yanxiu, but he didn't expect that Xia Jinse did it: "You mean, if it's really Xia Yanxiu's doing, then you will take advantage of the opportunity to plan the plan?" ”

He guessed that this matter might not be related to Xia Yanxiu, but he didn't expect him to be so bold that he would exchange silver for exam questions. Three million taels is indeed enough for him to take risks.

Lan Beichen didn't speak for a long time, but Xia Jinse became worried: "What's wrong, did I do something wrong?" I just wanted to clean up Xia Yanxiu and make him suffer, but I didn't think about it that much...... Is it a problem for you? ”

She only knew that the fraud in the imperial examination was very serious, so she took the opportunity to rectify Xia Yanxiu, but she couldn't imagine what the consequences were.

"No, you don't have to worry about that."

Lan Beichen shook his head at this time, but he still said with a straight face: "The matter will definitely not involve me, I am just worried about you." After all, you do it yourself, and if someone takes advantage of it to think of you, or find other flaws that involve you, it will be troublesome. ”

Xia Jinse breathed a sigh of relief: "Probably not, I put on makeup at the time, and those people who sell exam questions will never think that I am a woman." And so many people are involved in the case, and there must be a lot of implication in the investigation, and these people who spend money to buy exam questions are all unscrupulous, so it's good for them to learn a lesson. ”

For the candidates involved who are found to have cheated, they will be fined or held accountable, and they will be banned from the test for life. As for the punishment of the examiner, it is more serious than losing the official position, and at worst never being hired or even the death penalty.

"This time it is Xiaoyao Hou and Han Heyu of the Ministry of Rites who are investigating the case, it depends on how your father gets out this time. But I guess he should be able to find a way, after all, he is an old fox who has been immersed in officialdom for many years, and he is not completely capable. Lan Beichen said lightly, not discussing his future father-in-law's posture at all, as cold as a passerby.

"No matter what, there must be a cloud of gloom at home now." Xia Jinse smiled and looked forward to the development of events.

She wants to see what other methods Xia Yanxiu has this time.

……

When Xia Yanxiu reluctantly insisted on returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion, the porter guarding the door was directly stunned.

"Old, sir, you ......" he couldn't finish his words.

Why did you come back without any clothes on? What happened to this embarrassment?

Xia Yanxiu swept his cold eyes and shouted, "Why don't you close the door yet, what are you doing in a daze?" With that, he brushed his sleeves and walked away.

The concierge was scolded and confused, and the door was closed in broad daylight, why is this? But he saw that the old man had something, so he didn't dare to say more, so he closed the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion in a panic, leaving only a side door next to him.

After the news of Xia Yanxiu's return was known to everyone, the Zhao family, the Su family, and Dai'er all came out, but when they saw that Xia Yanxiu was untidy and even had no clothes, they were almost stupid.

When they learned what had happened, everyone was cold!

Especially the Zhao family! Fraud, this is not fake, she knows it, now that she has been reported and known by the emperor, the Prime Minister's Mansion must be finished! all

Everyone is unlucky, and none of them can escape!

didn't have the heart to talk to the Su family at all, Xia Yanxiu even rushed back to the room with his favorite Dai'er, and only dragged the Zhao family to Rongxi Hall.

"The old man is in danger now, if this matter is found out, none of us will be able to get out! You honestly stay in the Prime Minister's Mansion for me, and I am not allowed to go anywhere, so as not to be discovered by others. Xia Yanxiu commanded sharply, sitting in his position and gasping non-stop, his whole body cold.

Zhao sat stiffly in his position, and he didn't have the strength to stand at all, and only after a while did he tremble and ask, "Then master, what about over there?" Jin Long was named and paid for the exam questions, and he was investigated for affirmation or the point. What if he can't stand it and comes out? ”

This is what Xia Yanxiu is most worried about!

It was a matter of his net worth and life, he pondered for a long time and decided that he must let Sanfang shut his mouth!

If necessary, I'm afraid that the third son won't be able to keep it!

……

Xia Jinse came back in a happy mood, his face was not obvious, but his heart was secretly happy.

The Prime Minister's Mansion was indeed covered with a layer of clouds, and the atmosphere was so heavy that the depressed people were almost speechless. The girl and the subordinate didn't dare to come out, and they walked cautiously, with a sense of heaviness that the general trend had gone.

Everyone in Haitang Garden is much better, and everyone is of the same mind as Xia Jinse, knowing that sooner or later they will marry with Xia Jinse to the Jin Palace. And Xia Jinse told them not to worry, just don't talk nonsense, of course Mu Xiang and the others listen to Miss.

Aunt Yao went back to the countryside, and there was one less person to worry about, Xia Jinse called for a silent message, asking him to pay close attention to the movements in the third room, and come back to report to her as soon as there was news.

There is also Wind Lotus Garden, Zhao and the others should also pay attention, after all, now is a critical time, who knows what they will come up with?

As Xia Jinse thought, Xia Ruxue was really shocked and hit hard.

"Will there be anything wrong with my father? What if they find something? ”

Xia Ruxue secretly hated again, if it weren't for the fact that her mother lost the dowry of the Ninth Prince and owed millions of debts, how could her father have embarked on this dangerous road?

If something really happens to the Prime Minister's Mansion, her marriage with the eldest prince will definitely be ruined!

ps: It's a spring squirt, but the plot needs it, and the name was changed to autumn, so readers don't have to worry about it.

(End of chapter)

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