The Ultimate Prodigal Son - Chapter 331

[Chapter 331: The Number One Scholar is Fake]

The two nodded and exchanged a few words, but since they were still on the street, they didn’t talk much.

Zhou Li wanted to talk to Lin Tian, but Lin Tian looked uninterested. He paused and took back the topic.

“It’s just a plagiarized champion. Let’s see how I will deal with you later!”

Zhao Feiyang secretly underestimated him.

He remembered the note that the man handed him when he passed the corner just now, and his heart couldn’t help but twist.

I didn’t expect that someone could get the test questions in advance for such a large-scale exam as the palace examination.

He still underestimated Lin Tian!

But it doesn’t matter. When he gets to the court, Lin Tian will know what it means to be embarrassed!

Yes, the Zhao family and the Liu family have made friends.

Liu Zhang was naturally satisfied that Zhao Feiyang could get the champion, so he was desperate to suppress Lin Tian.

Zhao Feiyang was always confident and didn’t want to believe that he was actually stepped on by a dandy prodigal.

After several people rode horses and paraded through the streets to attract enough attention from passers-by, they finally made a circle and arrived outside the Xuanwu Gate.

“Congratulations to the three of you for winning the first prize in this imperial examination.”

Standing at the Xuanwu Gate to greet them was Yang Sheng.

Zhao Feiyang’s face paused. He didn’t expect the emperor to not come in person. Could it be that Lin Tian really took the emperor’s back door?

That’s why the emperor was embarrassed to show up in person. Was it to avoid suspicion?

Zhao Feiyang’s mind was beating very fast. If Lin Tian knew, he would be confused.

Where did this man get so many ideas?

“Let’s go into the palace!”

After saying a few more words of congratulations, Yang Sheng looked at Zhao Feiyang meaningfully and led them into the palace.

Several people also got off their horses and followed behind Yang Sheng.

“I didn’t expect the palace to be so magnificent. These things should be worth a lot of money if they are sold, right?!”

Zhou Li sat behind Lin Tian and whispered to him.

Although he was well-read, he had never seen the splendor of the palace. At this time, he was also fascinated by these magnificent carved beams and painted buildings.

However, her inexperienced look aroused Zhao Feiyang’s disdain.

“Tsk!”

Zhao Feiyang walked beside the two of them, so he could naturally hear Zhou Li’s words.

So he snorted with disdain, and sneered at Zhou Li’s sigh.

Sure enough, he was a poor boy who had never seen the world. This was just the outer periphery of the palace. If he entered the inner palace, it would be a real rare treasure!

But of course he disdained to talk to Zhou Li about science, and took two steps out on his own, wanting to stay away from the two people.

Zhou Li naturally noticed Zhao Feiyang’s hostility towards him, but he didn’t take it seriously.

In the years of being wronged, he had already been looked down upon by countless people, and Zhao Feiyang’s attitude at this time was nothing to him.

Lin Tian didn’t even take Zhao Feiyang seriously, and walked forward on his own.

Yang Sheng also noticed Zhou Li, who was somewhat familiar with Lin Tian. Originally, Zhou Li’s policy was higher than Zhao Feiyang’s, but the old guys in the Hanlin Academy gave the Zhao family a face.

After all, no one expected that there would be so many dark horses in this year’s imperial examination.

Originally, Zhao Feiyang was a candidate for the top prize, but Lin Tian won it in one fell swoop.

If Zhao Feiyang couldn’t even get a second place, wouldn’t it be a joke to tell others?

The Zhao family has made a lot of contributions to Da Chu over the years, and the people in the Hanlin Academy don’t want to offend the Liu and Zhao families, so they sold a face.

Originally, Yang Sheng thought that Zhou Li was an ambitious young man with empty ambitions, but he didn’t expect that he actually knew Lin Tian.

Moreover, he was quite calm about Zhao Feiyang’s bad attitude.

Although he is not as good as Lin Tian, he can’t be underestimated.

Several people came to the hall, which was already full of officials.

As soon as the three entered, they were saluted by the civil and military officials.

“I, the humble servant, have seen the emperor. Long live the emperor, long live the emperor!”

The three knelt down to the emperor together.

Because Lin Tian himself has the official position of the Minister of Works, he naturally called himself a humble servant.

The other two were ordinary people.

“Everyone, get up. I was not feeling well today and did not go to Xuanwu Gate to preside over the meeting in person. Sorry for making you run around.”

The emperor raised his hand slightly, motioning them to get up.

Of course, he was just saying that, and no one dared to really agree.

“Your Majesty should take care of your health and focus on national affairs. I dare not delay your Majesty.”

Zhao Feiyang spoke first.

His words were very reasonable, and the emperor’s eyes changed when he looked at him. He

was indeed a good son taught by the Zhao family, and he was quite good at speaking.

“It’s a pity that he was born in the wrong place.”

The emperor shook his head with some regret in his heart.

The Zhao family and the Liu family have always been a pair. Liu Zhang’s thoughts are now clear. He only needs an opportunity to overthrow the Liu family.

So Zhao Feiyang’s official position will definitely not be too important.

“Get up first. Today, you have passed the imperial examination, and the official positions

will be determined by the Minister of Personnel.” The emperor did not have the energy to say anything more. After briefly saying a few words about his expectations for them, he asked the Minister of Personnel to determine their official positions.

“As for Minister Lin, you have made great contributions to building dams and helping the people. You are now the top scholar and promoted to the Minister of Works!”

After arranging Zhao Feiyang and Zhou Li, the emperor turned his attention to Lin Tian. He

had planned to promote Lin Tian before, but some people questioned Lin Tian’s ability, so he waited until after the imperial examination.

However, Lin Tiandao really did not disappoint him and actually won a top scholar.

So now that Lin Tian is promoted to the position of Minister of Works, he has not treated him unfairly.

“I have objections!”

Just when Lin Tian was about to accept the decree and thank the emperor, Luo Xiang suddenly stood up and said loudly.

The emperor was dissatisfied with Luo Xiang’s blatant opposition.

This person opposed him everywhere. Although the purpose of the existence of officials is to give advice, no one would like a minister who opposes him everywhere.

“What do you want to say, Lord Luo?”

The emperor’s face was already a little bad, but he couldn’t lose his temper in front of the civil and military officials, after all, the historian was still recording.

“When Lin Tian was in Liangzhou City, his style was not right and he could not read a word. I am afraid that there is something hidden about his position as the top scholar!”

Luo Xiang said angrily, looking like he was accusing Lin Tian.

Although many people in the hall were surprised by Lin Tian’s results, they did not dare to raise objections in public.

So everyone’s eyes were on Luo Xiang.

This person is really a stubborn person. He dared to refute the emperor again and again.

If it were not for the emperor’s honesty, I am afraid that he would have been punished long ago.

“Oh? Lord Luo, do you have doubts about the results of the palace examination?”