Upon hearing Emperor Guangxi's evaluation of Song Wei, Lord Liu had already anticipated it, and now he was not surprised at all seeing Song Wei's essay with his own eyes.
He took the exam paper handed over by the Vice Chief Examiner, glanced at it casually, and placed it on the desk, saying slowly, "This examinee, we cannot touch."
The Vice Chief Examiner was a bit puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Lord Liu replied, "I am the Academic Administrator personally appointed by the Holy Emperor, the chief examiner of Ningzhou's examination hall. Before leaving the Capital, I was summoned to the imperial court, but as to what was said, there's no need for you gentlemen to inquire. In short, I have one thing to say, I will protect Song Wei."
Well, with the Emperor backing him, whoever dares to speak another word risks losing ten heads.
The examiners immediately closed their mouths.
