After a master of metaphysics severed ties with his family, the whole family was filled with regret!

Chapter 62 The Imperial Examination Begins

Upon hearing Luo Chuxue's words, Luo Wanxing's heart began to pound:
“The Luo family is currently relying entirely on your uncle’s official position. If he is demoted, our whole family will suffer.”

"Father, don't panic. Even if Uncle is demoted, you still have hope for promotion. Why not make more connections and find a job to show your face in front of His Majesty? You can't put all your hopes on Uncle alone."

Luo Chuxue gave Luo Wanxing a very subtle hint. Luo Wanxing looked at Luo Chuxue and understood what she meant by reading something from her eyes.

"I understand what Xue'er means, and I know what I'm doing."

Luo Chuxue smiled gently, nodded, and went to pay her respects to Luo Jiangshi.

Since failing to be selected as a concubine at the last imperial concubine selection banquet, Lady Luo Jiang has become much colder towards her. Before her father gains power, she still needs to please Lady Luo Jiang as much as possible and not lose her favor.

She ordered people to find the finest Shu brocade to present to Lady Luo Jiang.

When Lady Luo saw the Shu brocade, her eyes lit up.

"How did Xue'er get such a good thing?"

"Does Auntie like it?"

"I love it! Such a wonderful thing is only something that the ladies in the palace can use."

"I'm glad you like it, Auntie. It was worth it for Xue'er to send someone to Shu to find it. The amount of money wasn't much, but it took some effort." Luo Chuxue smiled gently.

Upon hearing this, Lady Luo's eyes crinkled with laughter:

"Xue'er, you're so thoughtful. Your aunt has been so busy lately that she's neglected you. Don't worry, in your aunt's heart, Xue'er is the most important."

"With Auntie's words, Xue'er feels that no matter how much effort she puts in, it's all worth it."

The two held hands and talked for a long time. After Luo Chuxue left, Luo Jiangshi immediately had the Shu brocade made into clothes. She was sure that many people would envy her when she wore it to the banquet.

The imperial examination was one of the most important national events in the Nanzhao Kingdom, and two people from Luofu participated in it this year:
One is Luo Chentian, the illegitimate son of the first wife, and the other is Luo Chenyang, the legitimate son of the second wife.

Before sending them to the examination hall, everyone from the second branch of the family was present and gave Luo Chenyang a lot of advice, urging him to do well in the exam and hopefully achieve academic success this year to bring honor to the second branch of the family!

As for Luo Chentian, no one had high hopes for him, except for Aunt Liu who came to see him off.

"Chen Tian, ​​your father and mother are busy today, so only your aunt came to see you off. Don't worry about it. Do your best on the exam. Even if you don't do well, it's okay. You're only fifteen, and you'll have plenty of opportunities in the future."

Aunt Liu looked at Luo Chentian with concern, hoping only that he would be safe and well.

Luo Chentian naturally knew the real reason why his father and mother did not come to see him off. It was simply because of his status as an illegitimate son, how could he be worthy of his father and mistress coming to see him off?

"Don't worry, Auntie, I will definitely do my best in the exam and strive to get a good ranking."

Aunt Liu smiled and nodded. It was almost time. She watched Luo Chentian walk into the examination hall.

After Luo Chenyang and Luo Chentian entered the examination hall, Madam Luo glanced at Aunt Liu with disdain in her eyes.

"Why did Aunt Liu come all the way to see Chen Tian off to the examination hall today? If you ask me, he's so young, why should he take the imperial examination? He won't pass anyway."

"mother--"

Luo Chuxue frowned slightly, signaling her not to be so aggressive.

With her younger brother being such a good-for-nothing, he might not even be able to outperform Luo Chentian in the exams. Only her parents cherish him like a precious gem.

"What's there to be afraid of? He's just a son of a concubine; how can he compare to our Chenyang?"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Liu knew that her son's status was inferior to that of Luo Chenyang from the second wife's family. She could only listen to Luo Sunshi's ridicule.

"The eldest young master's talent is average and cannot be compared with the second young master. The second young master is a prodigy and will surely achieve great results this time, bringing glory to the family." After Madam Luo finished speaking, Aunt Liu chimed in with a few words of praise for Luo Chenyang, making Madam Luo feel very comfortable.

"Hmph, you're lucky you have any sense. I won't hold it against you."

After speaking, Madam Luo and Luo Wanxing left together. Luo Chuxue looked at Aunt Liu and smiled softly:
"My mother has always been so straightforward, please don't take offense, Aunt Liu."

"Second Miss is too kind. This servant wouldn't dare."

Although Concubine Liu gave birth to a son for the main wife, she was still just a concubine, nothing more than a servant. How could she possibly deserve such a statement from Luo Chuxue?

Seeing that Aunt Liu was honest and kind, Luo Chuxue didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

Aunt Liu and the maidservant beside her walked back, as there was no carriage to ride in.

"Auntie, the Second Madam's words just now were too much."

"Shut up! How dare you question the masters of the Luo family? If you continue to speak so recklessly, you won't need to serve me anymore."

"Yes, this servant knows her mistake and will never dare to do it again."

The maidservant was scolded in a low voice by Aunt Liu, and immediately bowed her head to admit her mistake, not daring to be presumptuous again.

Nalan Qingyin and the back of the effect were both ordered by the emperor to supervise the exam, and they happened to run into the same exam room supervisor.

Nalan Qingyin didn't give Xiao Beiming a friendly look the moment she saw him.

Xiao Beiming, however, took the initiative to greet them.

"Imperial Preceptor, are you well?"

"Your Highness is too kind. I, the Imperial Preceptor, cannot accept Your Highness's initiative in greeting me."

Xiao Beiming smiled, not taking Nalan Qingyin's words to heart, and continued:

"For the next three days, I will be supervising the exams together with the Imperial Advisor. I hope we can take care of each other."

"I wouldn't say I'm taking care of them; I just hope everyone is doing well."

Nalan Qingyin wasn't buying Xiao Beiming's act at all, and said coldly.

Xiao Beiming was not discouraged, but he did not take the initiative to approach again.

After the candidates entered the examination hall one after another, Xiao Beiming checked the list of candidates and was surprised to find that both young masters of the Luo family were in this examination hall. What a coincidence!
After the candidates were seated, Xiao Beiming and Nalan Qingyin personally distributed the exam papers to them. Once the bell rang, the candidates began to answer the questions.

The exam is divided into six sessions, two per day, each lasting one hour.

The imperial examinations in the Nanzhao Kingdom were different from those in other countries. After each exam, candidates could leave the examination hall, whether to go home or rest nearby, until the next exam began, at which point they could re-enter the hall.

Having seen the list of candidates in advance, Xiao Beiming paid special attention to Luo Chenyang and Luo Chentian.

Nalan Qingyin also noticed that Xiao Beiming's gaze seemed to be constantly shifting between the two people, so she picked up the list of examinees as well. After seeing the familiar surnames, she understood and stared at the two people with Xiao Beiming.

Luo Chenyang was dumbfounded when he saw the question on the exam paper: "Jiangnan is frequently flooded, what methods can be used to alleviate the disaster situation in Jiangnan?"

He's never even been to Jiangnan, how would he know what methods to use to control floods? Is the person who set this question crazy? How is he supposed to answer it?
Then Luo Chenyang couldn't help but glance at Luo Chentian again, and seeing that he had already started writing, he couldn't help but frown.

That illegitimate son has already started answering questions? He knows how to govern? What a joke!

(End of this chapter)