Chapter 89: Body Search (1/2)
Chapter 89: Body Search
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
After hearing the invigilator's words, the surroundings scholars' faces were filled with laughter. They waited for Fang Zhengzhi to be brought out of the examination venue, yet Fang Zhengzhi quietly sat at his spot, as if nothing had happened.
”Fang Zhengzhi, come out with me!” The invigilator saw that Fang Zhengzhi didn't move, and urged.
”Why?” Fang Zhengzhi's face was filled with innocence.
”You brought in materials into the examination, and have been counted as cheating, yet you still ask why?” The invigilator became rather impatient.
”Invigilator, as the invigilator of the theory examination, mustn't you bear responsibility for your words? I wish to ask you, have you personally seen me bring materials into the examination venue?” Fang Zhengzhi retorted.
The invigilator was taken aback. He indeed hadn't seen Fang Zhengzhi bring in any materials, but, a witness had reported him. Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi just now seemed to have already admitted…
Wait, no, it seems like he didn't admit!
”Why not you search me?” Fang Zhengzhi saw that the invigilator didn't speak, and took the initiative to suggest.
”Search?” The invigilator was somewhat hesitant. The Great Xia Dynasty respected human rights, especially those of scholars participating in the examination. If there wasn't any good evidence, searching the bodies of examinees as he pleased wasn't within his powers.
”Invigilator, I have personally witnessed him bringing in materials into the examination venue, and furthermore, in his pockets, there is a letter. Inside it, are the materials!” Li Zhuangshi affirmed by the side.
”Are you sure?” The invigilator continued to hesitate.
”Yes!” Li Zhuangshi nodded.
”Then… search!” The invigilator stared at Li Zhuangshi for a full three seconds, then finally gritted his teeth.
When the surrounding scholars heard about the search, they instantly stood up. Searching a person in the examination venue was a rare occasion, and naturally caused their interests to be perked.
But, they were rather doubtful, based on the behaviour Fang Zhengzhi had just shown, it probably wouldn't be very easy to search Fang Zhengzhi's body?
”Come! Search me!” Fang Zhengzhi's cooperativeness was completely unexpected.
As he spoke, he even took the initiative to stand up from his seat, and conscientiously flipped open all his pockets and poured out a few notes and silver pieces he had. Then, he signalled to the invigilator that he could personally begin the search.
Looking at Fang Zhengzhi's actions, the invigilator felt that something wasn't quite right. He had also heard some news about Fang Zhengzhi, especially the incident that happened at the Serene Ink Pond.
The people involved might have not been able to understanding what was happening, but how could the spectators not guess?
To be able to magically frame everything on Cai Yongfeng, what good things would come out of a person like that?
Then what was wrong?
The invigilator momentarily couldn't understand, but since Fang Zhengzhi had already signalled that he could begin the search, as the saying goes, the arrow is already on the bow, and has to be shot!
Without a choice, he couldn't only trust Li Zhuangshi once!
Instantly, the invigilator took two steps forward and began the search. Fang Zhengzhi on the other hand didn't resist at all. He opened his hands and his express was calm and magnanimous, similar to that of a lamb waiting to be butchered.
Seeing Fang Zhengzhi's manner, Li Zhuangshi similarly had a feeling that something was wrong. Fang Zhengzhi was too calm and composed, just like a third party uninvolved in the situation. This wasn't possible. If he really brought in materials, he would definitely not be able to be as composed.