Strange Tales: You're an Official, but you're raising a bunch of Demonessess? - Chapter 46

Chapter 46: After half a month, you will be number one in the Imperial Examination

“What needs to be said has been mostly said, right?”

“Your Majesty, look, it’s getting late!”

“Can I leave? My wife is still waiting for me at home!”

“I’ve always refused to work overtime!”

What kind of person is Bai Yu?

In the beginning, he was confident, full of swords and murderous intent, claiming to be the one who would destroy the country and the dynasty.

With deep eyes, he spoke of becoming a legend, the brightest star in the river of time.

This playful and carefree young man was also him.

Lan Su has never seen such a person before but recognises him as someone who will create a big storm in this era. He knows that this mere sixteen-year-old boy will significantly impact the future.

Lan Su was lost in thought, recognising the potential in Bai Yu.

It wasn’t until Bai Yu impatiently reminded him that he returned to reality.

“What’s the matter? Can’t I accommodate you in this palace?”

Why are young people so unruly?

The old emperor glared at the unlucky guy, expressing his frustration. Gradually, he also sensed the temperament of this talented individual.

Bai Yu chuckled, “Hey, Your Majesty, I’m just a humble commoner, I dare not stay long in this noble palace!”

Stinky kid! How did he end up with such a mouth?

Lan Su sternly said, “In three days, you’ll be the top scholar.”

“After half a month, you’ll be the palace examination’s top scholar! What about you, a poor commoner, and the others?”

The provincial examination was over. The top five hundred were selected as qualified scholars, called Gongshi. The first in the exam was the top scholar.

Gongshi means having an official position.

Later, the best were selected to enter the palace for the examination, with the first being called the top scholar.

Although Lan Su’s words were harsh, they hinted at Bai Yu’s success in the imperial examination.

He was the biggest winner in this imperial examination, already the designated top scholar even before the palace examination.

“Your Majesty, this seems like using power for personal gain~.”

Bai Yu understood the implied meaning and chuckled.

“I am the emperor!”

What power does the emperor lack? Is there a problem with appointing a top scholar?

This guy is disrespectful and quite annoying. Who else would dare to talk to him like this?

Lan Su glanced at Bai Yu and emphatically said to the young man, “Hey~. The minister thanks His Majesty for his kindness.”

Bai Yu chuckled and cupped his hands towards Lan Su, not mentioning fairness or relying on his strength—such foolish talk.

“What’s the matter? Can’t I accommodate you in this palace?” The old emperor glared at the unlucky guy.

Bai Yu responded, “I am the emperor! Is there a problem with appointing a top scholar? This guy is disrespectful, quite annoying.”

Lan Su snorted softly, struggling to maintain the emperor’s majesty.

Bai Yu’s change in self-reference pleased him despite the incomplete formal process, making Bai Yu his subject.

The old emperor, anticipating, asked Bai Yu about the meaning of ‘restraining ministers’ and ‘controlling the people.’ Bai Yu, feigning ignorance, shook his head, unaware of the question’s meaning.

Lan Su, frustrated, thought, Brat! What are you pretending?!!!! Don’t you know the test questions you wrote yourself?! If I didn’t know his nature, he could really fool me! Didn’t you say you never lie? Damn thing! So angry, so angry, so angry!