The Ultimate Prodigal Son - Chapter 329

[Chapter 329: Horseback Parade]

At this point, Yang Sheng naturally did not dare to continue to respond to the emperor. He glanced at the emperor’s expression and comforted him.

In fact, the emperor is now in his prime, but because he has been working hard to deal with government affairs for so many years, his health has been getting worse.

If he had not been worried about the future of Da Chu, the emperor’s body would probably last for another ten years.

“I know my own health, so there is no need to comfort me. But Da Chu must trouble Old Yang to spend more time on it.”

The emperor sighed. He could already feel that he was becoming more and more powerless, and he was afraid that he would not be able to hold on for many days.

More importantly, he still hoped that Old Yang could protect the country of Da Chu. This was not only his hard work, but also the hard work of Old Yang’s life.

“I will do it myself, and I will not refuse even if I die!”

How could Yang Sheng refuse?

After a pause, he took the initiative to stand up from his seat and slowly knelt down towards the emperor.

However, before he finished his action, the emperor hurriedly stood up and helped him up.

In terms of the relationship between the monarch and his subjects, Yang Sheng is a subject, but he is also the emperor’s teacher.

How could the emperor really let Yang Sheng kneel down after devoting himself to the Great Chu for decades?

“Why should you be so polite, Mr. Yang? Please take care of the parade for the new champion.”

The emperor felt that he was getting more and more tired recently. In previous years, he had to personally preside over the parade for the new champion, but he was afraid that he would not have the energy this year.

Besides, as the emperor’s teacher, it would not be a big deal for Yang Sheng to hold this ceremony on his behalf.

“Of course, nothing will happen. Your Majesty, don’t worry!”

Yang Sheng bowed in return.

Since the imperial examination list was posted, everyone was still immersed in surprise and could not recover.

No one could have thought that Lin Tian really won the top spot in one fell swoop. The ones who could not accept it the most were naturally Liu Zhang and Luo Xiang.

They determined that Lin Tian had handed in a blank paper, and dug up Lin Tian’s background, confirming that Lin Tian was indeed an unlearned and unskilled dandy.

“How is it possible?! This is totally impossible!”

Liu Zhang waved his hand and swept all the teacups on the table to the ground.

He went to the Hanlin Academy to verify it. After the decision of several examiners, they all agreed that Lin Tian was the most suitable to be the top scholar.

Moreover, the test paper was handed over to the emperor, and the emperor praised Lin Tian even more, so his position as the top scholar was even more certain.

“Sir, calm down. Lin Tian is clearly a prodigal son who has no knowledge and no skills. How could he win the

top scholar? This must be plagiarism!” Luo Xiang sat at the bottom. He has now become Liu Zhang’s disciple.

He naturally didn’t want to believe that Lin Tian won the top scholar position, so he found a reason for himself.

No matter how fast he wrote, it was impossible to finish all the test papers in one day. Someone must have given him the answers long ago!

The leak of the palace examination paper is not an ordinary trivial matter!

“Are you sure?”

Liu Zhang was interested when he heard Luo Xiang conclude that Lin Tian was plagiarizing.

He also didn’t believe that Lin Tian really had such talent. Even Yang Sheng took more than a day to finish all the test papers, but Lin Tian took less time than him!

Liu Zhang naturally didn’t believe the so-called disciple surpassing the master, not to mention that Lin Tian had only been Liu Zhang’s apprentice for a few days.

“There is no other reason.”

Luo Xiang didn’t have any evidence, so he didn’t dare to say for sure.

But they couldn’t find any other reason, just unwilling to believe that Lin Tian won the top position with his own talent.

What’s more, they have thoroughly investigated Lin Tian’s background. He didn’t know a word for the first twenty years of his life.

How could you be so smart overnight as if you had changed your brain?

So there is only one reason, that is, Lin Tian cheated!

And the fact that the Hanlin Academy leaked the questions of the palace examination is also a big deal.

“I will definitely inform the emperor about this matter in the morning court tomorrow!”

Liu Zhang thought carefully and felt that what Luo Xiang said made sense. He went to the Hanlin Academy, and those pedantic scholars were very respectful when they heard Lin Tian’s name.

I guess he must have received some kind of benefit.

Lin Tian has opened hot pot restaurants all over the capital, and he naturally makes a lot of money.

I just didn’t expect that he could get into the Hanlin Academy through connections, but I guess Yang Sheng, the old fox, must have helped him.

Otherwise, how could Lin Tian get the test questions so easily?

“Prime Minister Liu is wise!”

Luo Xiang didn’t dare to say a word, and immediately complimented Liu Zhang.

The more he followed Liu Zhang, the more he felt that he and Liu Zhang had the same hatred and enemies. He had been thinking about following Yang Sheng before, but he didn’t expect that he would not be appreciated by Yang Sheng.

Now he accidentally became Liu Zhang’s disciple.

He felt that this was a way out!

The next morning.

The clothes of the champion had been sent to the Lin residence a long time ago. Lin Tian wore the champion robe and a big red flower on his chest.

“Master, you are really handsome like this! I wonder how many women in the capital will lose their hearts?”

Lin Kang was very satisfied with the neatly dressed Lin Tian and praised him proudly.

It seemed that he was the champion instead of Lin Tian.

“If you like, I can bring it to you.”

However, Lin Tian pulled the big red flower on his chest with some annoyance and wanted to take it off.

“Oh, my master, you can’t pull it off. This red flower must be taken to the palace!”

Seeing Lin Tian’s action, Lin Kang was frightened and hurriedly protected the red flower on Lin Tian’s chest.

This is the rule of Da Chu.

Every time a new champion is paraded in the streets, he must wear the champion robe and a big red flower.

This is a rule passed down from generation to generation! How can it be abolished so easily?

“It’s really annoying.”

Lin Tian was a little annoyed, but he still took his hand back obediently.

When the time was almost up, officials from the Ministry of Rites were already waiting at the door, and the maroon horse was also waiting at the door of the Lin Mansion.

“Congratulations to the new number one scholar!”

When Lin Tian walked out of the door, several officials from the Ministry of Rites cupped their hands and saluted Lin Tian.

Regardless of whether Lin Tian was the number one scholar or the Minister of Works, they were all inferior to Lin Tian.

Previously, there were rumors that Lin Tian would win the number one scholar, and they were a little disdainful in their hearts, but they didn’t expect that Lin Tian really won the number one scholar, which severely slapped everyone in the face!

“Thank you for the compliment, everyone! You have worked hard!”

Lin Tian naturally cupped his hands in return, and then raised his chin towards Lin Kang behind him.

Lin Kang immediately understood, took out a few small purses from his arms, and handed them to the hands of several officials from the Ministry of Rites with a smile.