The moment Inspector Geng heard that voice, joy surged through his heart. Though this was not a Half-Sage of Wu Kingdom, Mi Fengdian, Half-Sage of Shu Kingdom, had a good relationship with the Xunzi Household and had shared deep friendships with Wu Kingdom's Half-Sages since his early years. His relationship with Chen Guanhai, Jing Kingdom's Half-Sage, was comparatively ordinary.
Before Registrar Zhou could answer, Inspector Geng immediately declared loudly, "This humble official, an Imperial Examination Inspector, pays respects to the Saint. The officials of Jiangzhou, Jing Kingdom, have formed factions for personal gain and colluded like a den of snakes and rats, disregarding the fairness of the Imperial Examination for the sake of one Academy Student. Though Fang Yun possesses literary talent, his Classic Interpretation can only be considered passable. Yet these three have continuously sung his praises, and this humble official cannot help suspecting that they have selfish motives. Even though I did not think highly of Fang Yun's Classic Interpretation, I still ranked him tied for first with another candidate. That was truly the best course of action, yet these people refuse to let the matter rest and Appeal for Sage Judgment over such a trivial matter. This is truly a grave crime!"
Unlike Inspector Geng, who often moved about the Sacred Academy, Registrar Zhou, though he had the courage to Appeal for Sage Judgment, could not calm his mind after sensing the vast, ocean-like and majestic power of a Half-Sage. Coupled with the fury in his heart, he opened his mouth and shouted, "Inspector Geng seeks revenge for personal grudges and is harming a great talent of Jing Kingdom! Saint, see clearly!" The moment he finished, he regretted it. His words had been nothing but a burst of righteous indignation, utterly lacking Inspector Geng's clear logic.
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