Hunting system, and I ended up becoming the empress!

Xiao Zhixing slowly read the information Yin Yi found, his eyes mocking, "This is really disgusting, but unfortunately——"

Yin Yi asked, "Do you want to take that person?"

"Need not."

If she doesn't let them jump out, how can she follow the clues?

It was Luo who came to provoke her, and if she took the opportunity to bite him, the main system would not detect anything unusual and would only think that she was taking revenge.

Later, she would have a reason to find, discover or kill anyone related to the system.

The Emperor System would not suspect that she already knew everything, it would just be angry at Luo's uselessness.

She was sure that the man surnamed Luo must have acted on his own, otherwise the Emperor System and Zhao Yunqi would not have leaked any information.

She was somewhat curious about how the man named Luo managed to avoid detection by the main system.

"Let's check again. I don't believe they are just seeking revenge on me for ruining their good deeds."

If Luo Xiuchuan didn't look so much like that person, she wouldn't have thought of anything else.

He would also think that the other party was just taking revenge on him for taking the gold and iron ore.

But now, the other party may have other reasons against me, and I have to dig deeper.

Yin Yiying agreed and left after receiving the task.

Xiao Zhixing gave the Ghost Guard another order, "Go check the Zhang family. Find the detailed life stories of every man and woman in the first three generations, and anyone they came into contact with."

"Uh, do you want to check Princess Yuansheng's as well?"

Xiao Zhixing nodded, "We need to check everything! The key is to check the people who were in the same period as her."

Sun Rui, who has matured rapidly, is now very reliable in her work and has been allowed to see her true face.

With money paving the way for the Ghost Guard Intelligence Department, the prototype of a top intelligence department is rapidly taking shape.

The training and methods of spies all come from Earth. Their paths are unique and novel, and their channels for gathering intelligence are broad. So far, no one has noticed their existence.

After all these arrangements were made, the next day would be the opening ceremony of the twenty-first year of Yunping, and all officials above the fourth rank in Beijing had to attend.

There are two important events today. One is that the negotiations with the northern barbarians and southern barbarians are about to begin, and the other is the start of the spring examination in nine days.

The tone for the first one has been set. Zhao Yunqi issued an order on the spot to order Duke Li and Huo Jindao to be in charge of the negotiations.

The most important one is the second one. The competition between the chief and deputy examiners in every spring examination is a big drama.

After discussing other matters, Zhao Yunqi glanced at the ministers and said, "The Spring Examination is approaching, and the chief examiner and two deputy examiners have not yet been decided. My dear ministers, is there anyone who dares to take on this task?"

He waited for a while until no one recommended themselves, then he smiled and said, "I have a few candidates. Can you help me choose the right one?"

Fulu read out the names: "There are two chief examiners, one of whom will be chosen from Grand Tutor Li and Duke Li. There are four deputy examiners, two of whom will be chosen from Censor Nian, Prince Yuansheng, Lord Zhang Rengui, and Lord Xiong Bei."

The expressions of the officials at this moment were mixed with surprise and non-surprise.

The surprise was Xiao Zhixing. She was actually selected by the emperor as a deputy examiner?

They really couldn't understand. The emperor targeted her one moment and favored her the next. What did this mean?

If the person above was not the emperor, they would all want to call him a lunatic!

It's all the people below who are being tortured.

And who is that guy called Xiong Bei?

Looking again, a middle-aged fat man with a red face stepped out from the line of fourth-rank officials of the Ministry of Works with a confused look on his face, knelt down with a thud, and looked dumbfounded.

Xiong? Hey, could it be Xiong Chumo's father?

What is not surprising is that the other four adults are all old ministers trusted by the emperor, so it doesn't matter who is chosen.

For a moment, the whole hall was silent and all officials were silent.

Xiao Zhixing showed an expression of surprise, and raised his head to look at the emperor, his face full of complexity again.

Xiao Yuanshan, who rarely attended the grand court, instantly turned pale.

The Emperor System suddenly laughed, "Look at Xiao Yuanshan's stinky face. Tsk tsk, that's the only fun. Xiao Zhixing has really been overthinking because of you."

Xiao Zhixing: It’s all acting. Actually, I usually have a blank expression on my face.

Zhao Yun was surprised: "Not only will she overthink it, but many other people will also be uneasy and worried."

He liked the feeling of controlling people's hearts, giving them hope and then shattering it. He sat back and watched the situation unfold. This was his greatest pleasure in these frustrating days.

As expected, Feng Liyan was the first to speak up, "Master Li and Duke Li will serve as the chief examiners, and Lord Nian and Lord Zhang will serve as deputy examiners. We have no objection."

The implication is that the other two have objections.

Another official from the Ministry of Justice stepped forward and said, "The Spring Examination is a major national event. The selection of deputy examiners is of great importance. How can a young person of low rank take on such a heavy responsibility? I think that Prince Yuansheng and Lord Xiong need to be carefully considered."

"We second this motion." Nearly one-third of the ministers spoke up.

"I think your majesty's move is very courageous! Prince Yuansheng has emerged out of nowhere with both civil and military talents. He is a role model for students all over the world. He can be the deputy examiner!"

The Minister of Works Bai Fengmei suddenly stepped out, shocking everyone.

This man and Liu Yuguan had been sitting in the position of Shangshu for more than ten years, working diligently and quietly, like a turtle that could not be bitten. The emperor could tolerate him for so long because he was loyal to the throne and there was really no fault to be found.

I didn't expect that he would choose to support Xiao Zhixing at this time?

Xiong Bei has been ignored by everyone.

As Bai Fengmei spoke, a quarter of the civil officials raised their tablets and said, "We second the motion!"

Then most of the military officers followed Xiao Yuanshan's lead, "We second the motion!"

Together, they account for more than one-third of the ministers.

The Emperor System began to crackle and the laughter stopped abruptly.

Zhang Rengui, Feng Liyan and others stood there with their eyes wide open.

The remaining ministers remained silent and neutral.

At that moment, the morning sun suddenly shone brightly, and brilliant golden light shone through the window frames and gates of the Qiansheng Hall.

The light passed across the plaque "Heaven, Earth and the King's Heart" above the dragon throne, and passed to the four lines of the horizontal channel next to it, dazzling the eyes and shining brilliantly.

Everyone's breathing was almost audible, and the silence was complete.

After what seemed like an eternity, the emperor smiled and personally issued an imperial decree to make the final decision, "The chief examiner will be Duke Li, and the deputy examiners will be Nian Changling and Yuan Sheng!"

"I will obey your orders!"

Xiao Zhixing raised the tablet and saluted. Not only others, she was also confused.

To be honest, she had never thought about being an examiner in charge of the Spring Examination, no matter how conceited she was.

This job requires not only those who are in a high position of power and have a good reputation, but also those who are favored by the emperor.

And being favored by the emperor is the first condition.

In ancient times, people paid great attention to the title of a teacher. Candidates could call the chief and deputy examiners "teachers". When they entered officialdom in the future, they could even be considered members of the chief and deputy examiners' factions.

Xiao Zhixing thought, has Zhao Yunqi lost his mind? Is he going to such great lengths to deceive me?

She doesn't believe it.

Then he thought of the man in gray and the man with the surname Luo that he had discovered earlier.

Is it waiting for me there?

That’s not right either. If the Emperor System and Zhao Yunqi knew about Luo’s plan, why didn’t they stop it or take any action?

Or was it that this time Zhao Yunqi was simply testing the officials?

And there is Bai Fengmei, is he secretly a member of the "Wen" department of the Yin Dynasty?

Otherwise, why would this person, who has nothing to do with her and whom she has never met, suddenly come out to support her?

She even conspired to think that Bai Fengmei deliberately came out to support her in order to put her at the center of the storm? Was she an enemy, not a friend?

After returning to the palace after court was dismissed, Xiao Zhixing half leaned against the table, closing his eyes and thinking.

"My girl, this matter seems strange no matter how you look at it." Xiao Yuanshan's brows were furrowed. He couldn't bear to think about letting a fifteen-year-old girl be the deputy examiner of the Spring Examination, even if he had a thick filter for his daughter.

"I understand, but I still haven't figured out what's so strange about it."

The bigger the matter, the deeper the pit becomes, and it is bottomless.

Seeing his worried face, Xiao Zhixing comforted him: "Don't worry, father, everything will be fine."

At this time, she finally waited for the Emperor System to communicate with Zhao Yunqi.