Bab 1226: Chapter 1217: The Palace Examination, the Empress Arrives Personally_1

"Phew."

Wu Zimeng let out a breath, clutched his chest in mock nervousness: "With the boss on the scene, what if I get so excited I can't hold the pen?"

"If you can't hold it, then write with your mouth."

Li Yunxiu casually spun his brush and teased with a smile: "Didn't you achieve enlightenment? Your mouth is closer to your brain, so writing with it should make you even smarter."

"Hahaha."

Xu Ruoxuan and Gu Changqing were both amused by his witty tone and laughed heartily.

*

The palace gate made a slight noise and opened to both sides.

"The gate is open."

There was a commotion in the alley as the candidates who had come to take the imperial examination couldn't help but move towards the gate.

As the gate opened, ten solemn-looking female officials from the Imperial Court stepped out, their cold eyes scanning the candidates.

The noise stopped abruptly.