Such an incident has never happened since Emperor Xuanren ascended the throne. It is easy to imagine that he would not be in a good mood.
The last time something like this happened was more than 20 years ago, and that time, not only officials were involved, but also some princes were either directly involved or dragged into it. Emperor Xuanren was one of them.
This kind of matter is bound to involve a wide range of people, and the situation this time is a little different. A candidate directly reported Wenren Taibo, the chief examiner, saying that he had taken the initiative to remind him before the exam, but he did not take it seriously beforehand and did not find any problems in the first two exams. It was only in the third exam that he found something wrong, so he struggled in the examination room and did not even start writing.
After the exam, he was in great pain and ultimately could not bear the torment of his conscience. He also did not want to see other students who had studied hard for ten or even dozens of years fail because of such a reason, so he risked his life to expose the matter.
If it were just that, it would be fine. However, this person was from Lindu Prefecture. Before the exam, who wouldn't know the relationship between those candidates from Lindu Prefecture and Xiaocao? Even if this person was not a juren who passed the exam last year after the epidemic was completely controlled, but a juren before, as long as he was from Lindu Prefecture, others would not believe that he had nothing to do with Xiaocao.
Speaking of this, it seems "natural" that Wenren Taibo would do certain things.
Of course... bullshit!
What is Wenren Taibo's current status and position? Is it necessary for him to do such a thing
The Wenren family, with Xiaocao, is at the peak of their powers, and their connections and other aspects are also the same. They use such means to "pull up" a little Lindufu candidate. How talented is he, and how limitless is his future? Or is Wenren Taibo crazy or bored, so he would do such a thing
Anyone with a little bit of brains knows that this is clearly a trap set by someone, not only targeting Wenren Taibo, but also Princess Anguo. I just don't know who is behind this.
Emperor Xuanren was naturally the one who had a clear mind, but there were more people who were unaware of the situation. Moreover, even those who knew there was a problem did not necessarily stand on Wenren Taibo's side. They just stood by and watched, or even wanted to take this opportunity to step on Wenren Taibo and get him out of office, not to mention the people outside.
Therefore, unless there is solid evidence to prove Wenren Taibo's innocence, people will not be convinced. Even if Emperor Xuanren forcefully suppresses the matter, Wenren Taibo and even Xiaocao will continue to be criticized.
However, this evidence is not so easy to obtain, because the whistleblower said that Minister Wenren was extremely cautious and did not leave anything behind, and he insisted that it was Wenren Taibo who gave him the tip in advance. Although some people questioned this, many people also believed it, because, in the eyes of everyone, no one would risk ruining their future to slander a court official.
The Imperial Examination Hall was still under blockade. Without the order from Emperor Xuanren, news from outside had not yet reached it. Naturally, Wenren Taibo and the others did not know about it yet and were still busy marking the papers, grading them, and determining the rankings.
Since someone with ulterior motives could frame someone, they must have created a huge momentum. When the results were not out yet, those who were not sure about their passing the exam would naturally be easily instigated, imagining that if they were to take the exam again, they would do very well. Of course, those who were already confident would think that they would do well even if they took the exam again. For various reasons, these people would not tolerate any injustice. They would not ask for evidence, but when Emperor Xuanren "did nothing", the crowd was outraged and some even formed groups to sit in silence outside the palace, demanding an explanation from him.
In just two days, the situation has evolved to this extent. The incitement behind this is not small.
If it were just that, it would be fine, but Xiaocao was actually affected, so naturally the affairs of the hospital also caused some obstacles.
Xiaocao's previous glory and praise were questioned by Le. As a woman, she had set up such a big stall. Was she a kind-hearted doctor, or was she trying to win people's hearts with ulterior motives? It was obvious that she was harboring huge ambitions to gain power and influence for the Wen family.
The construction of a hospital is different from ordinary ones. It involves the people's livelihood and involves tens of thousands of people. How can it be handed over to a woman? It is simply a child's play!
The only thing left is to criticize the person who made the decision directly.
-Of course, since the decision maker was Emperor Xuanren, no one had the courage to say anything directly.
Xiaocao couldn't help but laugh out of anger. At first, there were only two words to describe it: ridiculous.
He didn't take it too seriously, but when it affected his business later, his face became darker and darker. At this juncture, even a bunch of people came to his house to treat him, and they praised Xiaocao highly, saying that a doctor should be like a caring parent, so there should be no distinction between the rich and the poor, the noble and the humble. If he didn't take over and only treated the upper class, wouldn't that be abusing his power
This is simply forcing Xiaocao to be a saint. Even if it means working himself to death, he must treat everyone equally regardless of their status or the severity of their illness.
Moral kidnapping, trying to pull her down from the "godly throne", maybe as long as she treats everyone the same, it is what she should do, then, if she saves people, there is no such thing as gratitude, right? After all, that is her duty, and it is what she should do if she does it well. Asking for rewards is against her conscience.