I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

Inside the imperial palace in the capital, the magnificent palace sparkles under the sunlight.

The prince was dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe, sitting upright on a carved chair in the study, opposite him stood the tall and straight Chen Jue.

The prince smiled, his eyes showing trust and expectation: "Chen Jue, I have thought about this for a long time. This imperial examination is of great significance. It is related to the future talent selection and court structure of the Great Chu. I think you are upright and knowledgeable. It is most appropriate for you to be the chief examiner of the imperial examination. You will be able to uphold fairness and select true talents for the Great Chu."

Chen Jue was slightly startled, and his face showed embarrassment. He quickly bowed and declined: "Your Highness, I am grateful for your kindness, but the responsibility of being the chief examiner is heavy, and I am afraid that I will fail your trust. I am still inexperienced and I am afraid that I will not be able to convince the public. Please choose someone else."

His eyes were full of humility and sincerity, and he truly felt that he was unable to take on such a heavy responsibility.

The prince waved his hand gently, stood up, walked to Chen Jue, and patted him on the shoulder: "Chen Jue, I believe in your ability. I have seen the wisdom and courage you have shown in many previous affairs. This imperial examination needs a righteous person like you to preside over the overall situation. Don't refuse it anymore. Besides, you can also recruit a group of knowledgeable people for the East Palace, which is crucial to the stability and development of Da Chu in the future."

Seeing that the prince had made up his mind, Chen Jue thought for a moment and knew that it was difficult to shirk this matter, so he slowly knelt down and bowed: "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness. I will do my best to live up to your high expectations. I will be fair and strictly abide by the rules of the imperial examination to select pillars of talent for the Great Chu."

The prince nodded with satisfaction and helped Chen Jue up: "Okay, I feel relieved with your words. Go and prepare. If you need anything, you can always let me know."

After Chen Jue withdrew, he felt pressure and a heavy responsibility. He knew that the imperial examination was an important way for the country to select talents, and it would not tolerate any carelessness or cheating.

A few days later, the theater in the capital was bustling with activity, and the buildings with carved beams and painted rafters exuded a unique charm in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The vermilion pillars are painted with exquisite patterns, which contrast with the colorful lanterns hanging around them.

There were people coming and going in front of the theater. High-ranking officials rode in magnificent carriages, slowly arriving surrounded by attendants; ordinary people gathered in groups of two or three, excitedly discussing the exciting show that was about to be performed.

The vendors selling candy figurines were walking through the crowd. The candy figurines in their hands were crystal clear in the sunlight, emitting an enticing sweet fragrance. There was also the stall owner selling melon seeds and peanuts, who skillfully wrapped handfuls of melon seeds and peanuts and handed them to passers-by.

Chen Jue sat with Chen Jia in the elegant seats below the stage. Chen Jia was wearing a light and elegant silk dress with a delicate jade hairpin in her hair, which made her look gentle and charming. Chen Jue was wearing a blue shirt and looked very imposing.

The tables and chairs in the elegant seats are all made of sandalwood, exuding a faint fragrance. Exquisite tea sets and some snacks are placed on the table. The snacks are uniquely shaped, like exquisite works of art.

The spectators around were drinking tea and eating snacks while discussing current affairs with great interest.

"Have you heard? Recently, the capital has been full of rumors about the cleansing of the bureaucracy."

An old man twisted his beard and spoke mysteriously, with a hint of excitement in his eyes, as if he was sharing a shocking secret.

"Yes, I heard that a lot of corrupt officials were arrested. It's really gratifying!"

A young scholar-like man answered, his face filled with excitement, and the folding fan in his hand waved gently.

"But, I also heard that the imperial examination is not peaceful. It seems that someone is secretly selling the test questions. If this is true, it will be terrible!"

A businessman-like man frowned and said, with a hint of worry in his tone, after all, the imperial examination was related to the future of many students and the future of Da Chu.

Chen Jue and Chen Jia had originally come to listen to the opera just to relax, but when they heard these words, they couldn't help but look at each other, with a hint of surprise and concern in their eyes.

They were already concerned about the political affairs and imperial examinations of the Great Chu, so when they heard such rumors, how could they not take it to heart?

Chen Jue's brows slightly frowned, and his eyes instantly became serious. A surge of anger surged in his heart. These people actually dared to cheat in the imperial examination. It was simply a blasphemy against the laws of the Great Chu and the students of the world.

Chen Jia gently held Chen Jue's hand. She could feel the change in Chen Jue's mood. There was worry in her eyes, but more of it was trust and support for Chen Jue.

Chen Jue leaned forward slightly and whispered to Chen Jia, "Sister, this matter cannot be underestimated. If cheating in the imperial examination really happens, it will seriously damage the fairness of the examination and bury the real talents. The future of Da Chu needs talented people to support it. We must not let these villains succeed."

"Xiao Jue, you are now the chief examiner of the imperial examination. You must investigate this matter thoroughly and never let the cheaters succeed. I believe you have the ability to do so, and I will always be by your side."

Chen Jue pondered for a moment, called the attendant beside him, and whispered: "Send a few smart and reliable people to follow those who claim to be selling the test questions. Divide into two groups, one in the open and one in the dark. The people in the open pretend to be ordinary passers-by and keep a proper distance so as not to arouse their vigilance, but they must always pay attention to their movements. After every two streets, change people to continue following to prevent being discovered. The people in the dark use the street stalls, houses and other places for cover, and keep a close eye on them from different angles. If they are found to meet with suspicious people or enter suspicious places, report immediately. This matter must be kept secret and must not alert the enemy."

The attendant took the order and left. Chen Jue sat down again, and continued to listen to the opera on the surface, but in his heart he was thinking about how to deal with it. He knew very well that if the cheating in the imperial examination was to be eliminated, it must be tackled from the source. Not only must those who sold the test questions be caught, but also the mastermind behind them and the possible insiders in the examination room must be found.

At this time, the play on the stage had already begun, the actors were singing the melodious tunes, and the audience below the stage cheered from time to time. But Chen Jue had no intention of appreciating it, as his thoughts were completely occupied by the cheating in the imperial examination.

He wondered how these people got the test questions? How powerful were the forces behind them? Could there be students who had already fallen into their trap?

Chen Jia saw what Chen Jue was thinking. She gently pulled Chen Jue's sleeve and whispered, "Xiao Jue, don't be anxious. Let's listen to the show first. Maybe the servants will have news later. If you look so worried, it will easily arouse suspicion."

Chen Jue nodded, trying to relax himself. He picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and tried to calm himself down.

On the stage, the actors performed brilliantly. The actress who played the leading female role had a graceful figure and a melodious voice, and her every smile and frown was full of charm. The actor who played the leading male role was majestic and his lines were sonorous and powerful.

They performed a touching love story, and the audience was deeply attracted, sighing and cheering from time to time.

However, Chen Jue and Chen Jia could not really immerse themselves in it. They exchanged glances from time to time, and saw each other's concerns about the cheating in the imperial examination. Time passed slowly in agony, and every minute and every second seemed extremely long to Chen Jue.

The attendant hurried over and whispered in Chen Jue's ear: "Sir, after those people came out of the theater, they wandered around the city. They seemed to be aimless, but they were actually very alert. They stopped at a teahouse for a while, talked to a man wearing a bamboo hat, and then continued on their way. Our people found that they walked towards a small alley on the east side of the city, entered a courtyard, and are still inside."

A cold light flashed in Chen Jue's eyes. He stood up and said to Chen Jia, "Sister, I have to go and take a look. We can't let them run away."

Chen Jia also stood up and said, "I'll go with you.

"Chen Jue wanted to refuse, but when he saw Chen Jia's determined eyes, he nodded.

They left the theater in a hurry. It was getting dark outside. There were fewer people on the street, and only a few shops were still lit. Chen Jue, Chen Jia and a few attendants walked quickly towards the east of the city.

Along the way, Chen Jue's mood was very complicated. He was looking forward to catching all those cheaters in one fell swoop, but he was also worried about encountering any unexpected situations.

Chen Jia followed him closely, her eyes showing courage and determination. She knew that no matter what difficulties she encountered, she would face them together with Chen Jue.

When they came near the courtyard, Chen Jue signaled everyone to be careful. He asked the servants to disperse and surround the courtyard to prevent anyone from escaping. Then, he led Chen Jia to quietly approach the courtyard.

Through the crack in the door, Chen Jue saw a few furtive people talking in low voices in the yard. There were also some papers scattered on the ground, which seemed to be drafts of test questions.

Chen Jue was furious and was about to rush in, but suddenly he thought of catching all these people in one fell swoop, so he suppressed his anger and continued to observe.

One of them said, "It's not easy to get the test questions this time. We must make good use of them and make a lot of money. Those rich kids won't care about this little money just to get into high school."

Another person chuckled, "As long as we do it secretly, no one will find out. When the time comes, we will have people in the examination room to support us, so it will be foolproof."

Chen Jue listened to their words and secretly thanked himself for arriving in time. He quietly withdrew, gathered his men, and made a detailed arrest plan.

When everything was ready, Chen Jue gave an order and everyone rushed into the yard like tigers and captured all those people.