Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 310

Chapter 310: Chapter 307: Influence_1

Prime Minister Lu’s gaze swept over his two sons, onto his two reluctant daughters-in-law. He suppressed the urge to scold them and solemnly said, "Only by doing so, if the corruption in the imperial examination is proven, the results this time will be voided. The two children will have another chance to retake the exam. Otherwise, I’m afraid the Emperor will never employ those candidates who bribed; at that time, you will truly have destroyed the two children!"

Thinking about the foolish actions of his daughters-in-law, Prime Minister Lu’s anger grew stronger.

"Never mind about Yuanbao, but Yuanqing is the future hope of our Lu family. Do you want your son to fall because of this matter?!" Prime Minister Lu’s voice rose uncontrollably. "Now that the examinees have struck the Dengwen drum, do you think those aristocratic families who bribed Wen Zhenkang won’t be implicated?! Offend people... and think of your sons’ futures and the future of the whole family. Which is more important? Make your choice!"

"I realize my mistake!" Prime Minister Lu’s eldest son quickly bowed his head.

"Don’t delay. Set off to the Court of Judicial Review immediately. I must enter the palace!" Prime Minister Lu decisively ordered.

Lu Yuanpeng’s heart pounded upon hearing this. His parents were so bold, they dared to bribe the examiners!

Thinking about the fun at Wude Gate with examinees striking the Dengwen drum, Lu Yuanpeng called a servant after returning to his courtyard and then left the mansion to watch the excitement.

Anyway, with his grandfather at home and everything arranged, nothing could go wrong!

The Lu family’s actions were swift. When Prime Minister Lu’s two sons went to the Court of Judicial Review, they heard that the Minister of Judicial Review, Lu Jin, had been summoned by the Emperor and was outside Wude Gate appeasing the examinees who struck the Dengwen drum.

Upon entering the palace, Prime Minister Lu wept bitterly before the Emperor, condemning his two sons for bribing Wen Zhenkang, saying that his two sons had harmed his carefully nurtured grandsons. He pleaded with the Emperor to also punish his two sons.

The Emperor had reviewed the policy essays of Prime Minister Lu’s two grandsons and felt that they indeed had some genuine talent.

Hearing Prime Minister Lu say that his two sons and daughters-in-law had sent gifts because every aristocratic family in Dadu City with candidates did the same, worrying that without gifting, Wen Zhenkang might sabotage their children, made the Emperor’s face darken even more.

The Emperor was truly surprised that Wen Zhenkang would be so bold and blatantly accept bribes right under his nose.

No wonder... he had felt that the quality of this year’s tribute students was much lower than before.

"When I, the old minister, heard of this, I was heartbroken and felt deeply ashamed. I humbly request Your Majesty to punish me! I did not properly educate my sons. I also willingly accept responsibility for their crimes!"

The Emperor suppressed his anger and looked at the still tearful Prime Minister Lu, knowing that Prime Minister Lu had always been cautious and conscientious. This incident was likely because of his unworthy sons and daughters-in-law, implicating the two children. He said, "The Imperial Court established the imperial examination to recruit talents for our Jin Kingdom. I have reviewed the policy essays of your two grandsons. They are quite good. However, upon returning, Prime Minister, you must properly educate your two sons."

Hearing this, Prime Minister Lu breathed a sigh of relief, prostrating himself in fear and gratitude before the Emperor. "Although Your Majesty is magnanimous, as the saying goes, ’If the child is not taught, the father’s fault.’ I feel deeply ashamed. I request Your Majesty to dismiss me from my position as a warning to others, setting an example for those in the court... to take caution from my case! Henceforth, the royal court can be clear and pure. Consider this... as the last service I can do for Your Majesty, repaying Your Majesty’s favor for many years."