The Peasant Wife Is a Lucky Charm

Chapter 414: Retreat For Advancement

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Su Bin’s initial rank had been 11th in their assessment, and it was someone among them who had argued for raising Su Bin’s ranking by one spot, granting him the opportunity to partake in the Palace Examination.

Now, with the Emperor’s palpable interest in Su Bin’s answer sheet, the individual who had advocated for his improved ranking saw the potential for a unique insight to emerge.

For the four examiners who had initially been less inclined to favor Su Bin, a sense of unease began to creep in. The prospect of Su Bin capturing the Emperor’s attention and the Emperor eventually discovering their deliberate suppression and manipulation of his ranking weighed heavily on their minds. The consequences of such a revelation were difficult to fathom.

The Emperor finally resettled into his throne, his expression inscrutable.

The time for responses had arrived, and Su Bin was the first to submit his answer sheet. It was a bold move on his part, as both his suggestions had a clear bias toward the welfare of the common people. They also included criticism of the Imperial Court, alleging that it favored the rich at the expense of the commoners.

“Your Majesty, in my assessment, Su Bin, who ranks tenth, delivered the most exceptional response,” Huang declared without reservation. “His suggestions are notably wise.”

“What truly sets him apart is his demonstrated concern for the welfare of both the nation and its people, even before assuming official duties. His ability to empathize with the struggles of the common people is remarkable.”

The Emperor turned his attention to the Third Prince, inquiring, “What are your thoughts?”

The Third Prince responded, “I believe that Main Examiner Huang’s recognition of Su Bin’s suggestion is indeed warranted, but he might have overlooked Su Bin’s tendency toward overconfidence.”

“He appears to harbor discontent with the court.”

“Even though he hasn’t assumed an official role yet, his words carry a sharp edge. If he ascends to high office, I fear he may struggle to temper his outspokenness.”

The Third Prince’s remarks refrained from offering outright praise for Su Bin; instead, he emphasized Su Bin’s potential shortcomings.

This approach was motivated by a desire to withdraw subtly, aiming to create the impression that Su Bin was a candid individual who only dared to express his opinions frankly. The Third Prince sought to deter any suspicion that Su Bin had a particular allegiance to his faction. He had never divulged to the Emperor that the Crown Prince had bribed the Main Examiner..

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