The crowd, having such thoughts, cast probing glances at Lu Zezhong and Liu Yuheng.
"Look carefully at these two lords, remember their current appearance, for one day, you might be like them, kneeling here and speaking to Us."
The Emperor sat high on the Dragon Throne, gazing upon the officials with a dominating look, speaking coldly.
"We are terrified!"
A multitude of ministers knelt down one after another, trembling with fear.
"You are terrified?
If you were truly terrified, then the world would indeed be at peace!"
The Emperor shouted angrily, then gave Eunuch Ling a glance. Eunuch Ling stepped forward hastily, took the examination papers from Grand Tutor Wei, and placed them on the Emperor's desk.
The Emperor held the exam papers and asked, "Who are the top three candidates you have selected?"
Grand Tutor Wei promptly answered, "To report to Your Majesty, we unanimously believe that the first place can only belong to the eighth son of the Ji Family!"
