Su Yi Jing had no objection. He shouldered these responsibilities, so when Su Muchen called him, he agreed.
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August twentieth.
The palace examination.
As the Assistant Minister of Rites, this palace exam was authorized by Su Muchen to be hosted by the Ministry of Rites. Previously, all eligible scholars participated in the palace exam together. Now, although it is just Su Xing alone, the grandeur of the palace exam remains unchanged.
Su Muchen and Su Yi Jing were already seated on the high platform. Because Su Yi Jing was not yet the King of Xiyun, Su Muchen sat in the main seat, while Su Yi Jing sat in the secondary seat.
Only the two of them were seated. The rest were either standing or kneeling.
Su Muchen glanced at Su Yi Jing and, seeing Su Yi Jing nod, he said to the Minister of Rites, "You may begin."
The Minister of Rites immediately shouted, "Summon Huo Xiner to appear before His Majesty."
