The More It Proved He Was a Lackey

"Just like!"

Leaving aside Su Ziji's thoughts, Prince Qi's face had turned livid, his nails digging into his flesh. Even Prince Shu's expression changed. The moment he laid eyes on Su Ziji, he was dazed, as though he had seen his awe-inspiring and terrifying Crown Prince stride majestically into the hall once more. It was simply too similar.

On closer inspection, their features were not actually that alike. It was their air and bearing.

As for the newly arrived Prince Lu, he had still been young when the Crown Prince died and did not make many associations. He merely praised him inwardly: "This man has fine looks, but an even finer expression. He possesses the bearing of an ancient man whose carriage was filled with fruit."

After seeing the changing expressions of Princes Qi and Shu, as well as several ministers sizing him up from the corners of their eyes, he too changed expression and restrained his smile. He secretly studied Su Ziji, wondering, Could this fellow have something special about him? Perhaps I can have my retainers take a look.

Leaving aside their thoughts, the Second Laureate, Third Laureate, the Palace Examination Second-Class First, and the others entered in turn as well, performing three bows and nine prostrations to give thanks for the emperor's grace.

But after the second-ranked candidate in the Second Class, as well as all the Third Class candidates, they did not receive this treatment. They did not need to enter the hall and only had to kneel outside to give thanks.

The fourth-ranked Palace Examination Second-Class First, Rong Yongxin, was a young man in his twenties. He had a handsome appearance, full of youthful vigor and heroic spirit.

The emperor seemed quite satisfied with the four men. He nodded with a smile, then looked once