Chapter 1996 - 1998: All Examinees May Not Leave Capital City

Chapter 1996: Chapter 1998: All Examinees May Not Leave Capital City

Xiaoxiao listened and thought it made sense. Why spread rumors about the proctor of all people? Wouldn’t that be courting death?

However, Xiaoxiao was still a bit worried. What if the proctor couldn’t find the person disrupting the exam?

What if the rumors snowballed? After all, they were damaging to Yang Ming!

Yang Ming seemed to notice Xiaoxiao’s concern and tried to reassure her, "Wife, don’t worry. I can tell that the proctor is very fair. He probably won’t tolerate these rumors. Even if he can’t find the accuser, I believe he’ll deal with the rumors. Once the rumors are cleared, my reputation will naturally be restored and won’t affect my grades."

Xiaoxiao felt relieved hearing this. As long as the person involved can withstand it, rumors like these are fine.

She sighed, perhaps their family would have to endure this ordeal.

Yang Qiu just got through his, and now it’s Yang Ming’s turn.

Seeing his wife sigh, Yang Ming comforted her again, "It’s okay. Even if it affects me, at worst I won’t take the exams. Didn’t you say you would support me?"

This made Xiaoxiao chuckle. He really dared to say that, not caring who was present.

Yang Qiu sat on the side, trying to keep a low profile, thinking, just continue as if I’m not here.

Yang Ming knew Yang Qiu was there and wondered when he had become so thick-skinned, then said, "Let’s rest at the inn tonight. Tomorrow we can go out and have fun."

After they made this decision, they as usual had a meal outside before returning to the inn.

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The spread of rumors was faster than Xiaoxiao and the others had imagined. Inns, restaurants, even the streets and alleys, wherever people gathered, they were talking about what happened at the exam.

And they recounted it like storytelling, as if they had experienced it themselves.

"There’s big news today!"

"You mean what happened at the exam?"

"You know too?"

"Who doesn’t!"

"They say the candidate is from Shanshi County, named Yang Ming, and he’s connected to the proctor, and not just one proctor either. They say the proctor told him to do well on the exam. Who gets that kind of treatment?"

"Yeah, they say someone reported him for bringing something he shouldn’t into the exam room. What do you think it was?"

"It must have been something for cheating!"

"He was taken away, but then returned to take the exam again. How powerful must his connections be!"

"Relying on connections like this, even if he passes, it’s not honorable at all."

"But I heard that Yang Ming’s family are just rural farmers, and they made their fortune because of his wife. They must have bribed the proctor with Silver!"

"..."

"..."

At this moment, a man sat in a corner, exuding a noble aura, listening to every word of the conversations.

His brow furrowed, and his expression subtly changed.

A person beside him noticed the change and quickly stepped forward, "Sir!"

Finally, the man slowly spoke, "Close the city gates. No examinees are allowed to leave the Capital City."

"Yes!"

"Summon all the proctors, tell them the Prince is calling."

"Understood! I’ll arrange it immediately!"

After everyone left, the nobleman remained seated, listening to the discussions, his fingers continuously rubbing the teacup on the table!

Yang Ming!

That must be the Yang Ming they’re talking about!

Unexpectedly, he encountered him during this time.