Shao Yunduan, Lu Min, and Gu Zhiyou chose not to involve themselves in such matters.
While Emperor Xuan had a fascination with Daoist Shangzhen and alchemy for longevity, the imperial examination held utmost importance in the country. With so many people watching, no one dared to stir up trouble. The consequences of any misstep would be exile and annihilation of the entire family.
Unless the dynasty was utterly corrupted, the scholars participating in the imperial examination would not dare to cause any disturbance in the presence of the Emperor.
Furthermore, the Crown Prince, known for his steady and virtuous nature, commanded great respect. No one would dare to act against his favor.
Hence, there was no need to pay attention to the exaggerated tales and rumors.
Qiao Xuan understood that she needed to maintain her composure and focus solely on answering the examination questions.
This was not the time to get entangled in such matters.
