Gate of God

Chapter 536: A surprise For All, And Su Qing’s Motive

”He’s crazy!” thought all the officials. How could a handicapped man even think of participating in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test?

Did he really think he could pass Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test by luck too?

Not a chance!

The biennial Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test was hosted personally by the Heaven Dao Pavilion. With no exception even for the Great Xia Dynasty, only the top three in the Court Examinations could attain the right to participate. Merely the right to participate.

Each Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test saw no less than 100 candidates.

In other words, besides the Great Xia Dynasty, brilliant contestants from many countries competed in this test. A congregation of the most distinguished elites.

On that day, countless elites would appear.

Every single one would be superbly talented. As a matter of fact, having attained candidature for the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test, they had to possess exceptional mastery in their skills.

But what about Fang Zhengzhi?

As a person handicapped in his abilities, how could he even expect to survive?

The officials were dumbfounded.

Even Emperor Lin Mubai, who had reached the palace gate, stopped when he heard this.

”This person wants to participate in the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test?” Emperor Lin Mubai turned around and looked at Fang Zhengzhi, who was chatting with Yan Xiu. He, too, was astonished.

But Yan Xiu wasn’t. He simply replied: ”I am powerful!”

”That’s great. When the time comes, I’ll just simply get the first place, but I’ll leave the second for you.” Fang Zhengzhi nodded in a bright smile.

”Oh!”

”Must you really be this shameless?”

”His face is indeed thicker than the city walls. What does he think the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test is? A game? Is it that simple to get first place?”

The officials were speechless.

They had better not comment, for Crown Prince Lin Tianrong’s maddened expressions were obvious for all see.

So…

The biggest problem still lay with the Crown Prince.

Had Fang Zhengzhi simply attained the first place, the officials could only laugh it off.

”Official Fang, it’s not that I don’t support you, but it’s just that… Haha!” Wen Dabao couldn’t help but giggle hysterically.

Two hours later…

The officials stood while they waited at the Imperial Decree Hall, their expressions totally different compared to when Southern Region Princess had just arrived in Yan Capital.

Especially so for the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Rites, and Ministry of Works officials.

These few officials felt profound injustice that they were poisoned by a piece of roast lamb. But that had already happened, what else could they do about it?

Crown Prince Lin Tianrong looked awfully bitter. Though he had sustained serious injuries, with his face in a sickly pallor, he had not excused himself.

The reason was simple…

He wanted to see Fang Zhengzhi’s proudest moments and etch them deeply in his mind.

Compared to Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, Lin Xinjue’s expression was much better. Overturning the Southern Region case brought him the greatest reward and opportunity.

”Fang Zhengzhi, listen up!” Eunuch Wei’s voice rang.

”Yes.” Nodded Fang Zhengzhi. He stepped toward the entrance of the Imperial Decree Hall and saluted to Eunuch Wei and Emperor Li Mubai.

Eunuch Wei did not like this.

He did not appreciate Fang Zhengzhi’s faults in formalities, but since Emperor Lin Mubai didn’t seem to mind, he certainly could not reprimand Fang Zhengzhi.

”This is the Emperor’s decree. Fang Zhengzhi holds the first place in the previous Court Examinations. He obtains the top results and shall be mentioned in the Golden Roll!” Eunuch Wei’s sharp, piercing voice rose again.

Emperor Lin Mubai slowly walked towards the golden rock erected outside near the entrance of the Imperial Decree Hall. Upon motioning his fingers in a few swipes, a name appeared on the golden rock.

”Fang Zhengzhi!”

Right beside Nan Gonghao’s name.

Seeing the name imprinted on the golden rock, the officials looked at one another with mixed expressions.

He made it to the Golden Roll!

Fang Zhengzhi, an average villager of Northern Mountain Village, in the Law of Dao Examinations, started off from the Capital Examinations. He then made his way as the Capital Examinations double roll Champion, Prefectural Examinations double roll champion, Imperial Examinations double roll champion, Court Examinations double roll champion…