eurekapd Chapter 93 The System That Came Back from the Dead: The Host Is Most Likely to Be a Thug After Gradu
Chapter 93 The System That Came Back from the Dead: The Host Is Most Likely to Be a Thug After Gradu
"What's the point of taking the exam if you're already vomiting blood?"
"Your Majesty, I must take the exam."
Yuan's eyes were firm, which warmed the old emperor's heart.
The old emperor knew this emperor's gaze all too well.
His gaze was as resolute as when he wanted to overthrow the previous dynasty.
This child is destined for great things.
"Very well, if you insist, I will not stop you."
However, the old emperor still had the imperial physicians stand guard by his side, keeping a close watch on him.
Why does the old emperor's expression look so strange?
Shen Zhiyi thought for a while and then understood.
[Hahahaha, could this old emperor be thinking that the other party is answering the questions so desperately for the sake of Da Ye, or, more narcissistically, for his sake?]
No way, no way.
The old emperor was displeased.
How could he not know how? You know, he has a very good personal charm.
[You absolutely must pass this imperial examination, and you must become the top scholar! This isn't just for you, old emperor.]
Shen Zhiyi let out a gloating laugh.
Narcissism is a disease, and it needs to be cured.
The courtiers present lowered their heads, indicating that they had not heard anything.
The scholars, who were focused on answering the questions, noticed that the officials in the hall seemed to be behaving strangely.
What's going on?
This scholar wanted to pass the imperial examination with top honors so that he would have the means to marry the woman he loved.
Several distant yet clear thunderclaps echoed in the old emperor's mind.
He doesn't believe it!
Is he not as good as someone he loves?
A true man should not succumb to the allure of love and romance.
[This scholar's name was Fang Zhang, and he was from Jizhou, Henan Province. His family was poor.]
The system, which usually remained silent, surprisingly sent Shen Zhiyi a science popularization message this time.
—In ancient social classes, "humble origins" referred to declining noble families, aristocratic clans, or powerful families. Based on your current grades and social environment, it's highly likely that you will become…
[What will I become?]
Shen Zhiyi was completely bewildered, never expecting that the system, which was under maintenance, would send her a message.
—A person without a house or land is a vagrant, and a person without a proper job is a rogue. Therefore, after graduation, you, host, are very likely to become a rogue.
The system was afraid that Shen Zhiyi might not understand, so it specially bolded and enlarged the word "rogue".
【Aaaaaaah, you stupid system, I'm going to complain about you! You're the scoundrel, your whole family are scoundrels, you scoundrel system, a scoundrel system that can't even fix a single bug!!!】
The system emitted a erratic electrical sound, seemingly angered by Shen Zhiyi.
Frustrated, he went back to fixing the bugs.
This is bizarre! I don't know why this bug can't be fixed no matter what I try.
It is determined to kill that virus!
Shen Zhiyi was also so angry that her face turned red.
[Damn it, are you sick in the head? Why did you specifically jump out to tell me I might be a hooligan in the future?]
The old emperor and his courtiers looked at Shen Zhiyi with a hint of pity.
I never imagined Shen Lang would have such a miserable life in heaven, turning into a hooligan.
I need to take better care of her from now on.
[Damn it, this scholar is from a poor family, and all he does is fall in love with the governor's daughter. Why did that damned governor have to stop them?]
What? You look down on people from poor families? Then someone like me, a scoundrel, standing in front of you would be utterly degraded.
Everyone: Uh, maybe they don't even notice you.
[Oh, the prefect even said to this top scholar: Don't think that just because you're a minor scholar, you're worthy of this position. Even if you were the prime minister, you wouldn't be good enough for him!]
The courtiers, who had initially shown little reaction, were now inexplicably enraged.
What the hell?
How big must the governor's house be? Even the prime minister is not good enough for your daughter.
What era are we living in? There are still people who are so obsessed with social class and family background.
In the previous dynasty, well, there was no previous dynasty. It was a time of division and turmoil. This land was split into several countries. The people below were not human, while the noble families above were bound together and placed great importance on the concept of social status.
But now it's the Great Ye, and the old emperor hates this kind of thing the most.
What does family background matter? The bureaucratic system has long since replaced it.
He even dared to say that the prime minister was not good enough for his daughter.
I bother!
[This governor is really something, saying things like that. Doesn't the Dragon Scale Guard know about this?]
The Dragon Scale Guards in the shadows: Shen Lang, we really aren't that powerful as to know everything.
[How outrageous! Today they dare say the prime minister is unworthy, tomorrow they'll dare say the old emperor is unworthy!]
So who is this governor, that he's so arrogant!
Yes, what's your background, Shen Zhiyi, tell me quickly!
This governor's surname is Wang, and tracing his ancestors, he is likely from the Wang clan of Taiyuan.
The Wang family of Taiyuan?
The old emperor and the court officials present understood instantly.
The Wang family of Taiyuan may have looked down on the imperial family in the past, but so what? What time is it now? The arrogance of the Wang family of Taiyuan has been almost completely extinguished. I never expected that there would still be such an arrogant Wang family.
【No, even if your ancestors were from the Wang family of Taiyuan, doesn't this governor know what era we're in? The current emperors are all farmers, and most of the important officials in the court have climbed up from the bottom. The power of the country is in the hands of these peasants you once looked down upon, and you're just a governor. I don't know what this governor is so arrogant about.】
[No, the prime minister of Daye seems to have the surname Wang.]
Prime Minister Wang's cloudy eyes lit up instantly.
He immediately whispered to prove his innocence.
"My surname is Wang, but I am not from Taiyuan."
Shen Zhiyi, don't slander me!
Moreover, his family was very poor when he was a child, and he is now living a good life because he married a businesswoman.
[Poor top scholar! Even if you become the top scholar, you'll only get a sixth-rank official position at best. Do you think you're as abnormal as that newly appointed Minister of Personnel?]
[Besides, you practically vomited blood during the exam, and the person you like is being forced into marriage. By the time you pass, it might be too late.]
Shen Zhiyi paused for a moment before commenting.
What a pitiful young couple.
Not really.
Now, many people looked at the host with a hint of pity.
The people watching the top scholar felt uneasy, probably because they thought he was worried about his health since he was still answering questions even though he was vomiting blood.
They are all good people.
Thinking of this, Huiyuan was moved. Then, thinking of his beloved who was waiting for him to pass the imperial examination and return to marry him, Huiyuan was even more motivated and energetic.
Shen Zhiyi switched the surveillance to the governor of Jizhou.
Amidst the deafening gongs and drums and the crackling of firecrackers, the bride, her makeup ruined by tears, was forcibly shoved into the sedan chair like a puppet on strings.
Those around him were overjoyed, but the person involved was heartbroken.
The contrast is so stark, it's utterly ironic.
[Where is she going to marry? Is she really not as good as a top scholar?]
Shen Zhiyi angrily flipped to the other family that the governor was determined to arrange a marriage with.
After reading it, I was stunned.