Emperor Lin Mubai scanned the group of candidates affectionately.

He was a young Emperor. If not for the fact that he was on the throne, he would have looked like a candidate himself.

"Governing the country, maintaining peace in the vassal states, ruling the world. These are the goals of the emperor. Even though I am powerful, I need capable people to help me achieve these goals. I have scoured for talent from all corners of the empire. Because talents are scarce, I have used this biannual court examinations to find the top talents!"

Emperor Lin Mubai paused, his expression pained. His ‘depression’ stemmed from the lack of talent.

Fang Zhengzhi was stunned. What a good actor!

Life was all an act.

All of the Oscar winners and famous actors from his previous world could not hold a candle to Emperor Lin Mubai. His acting was impeccable.

Even describing it as perfection would be an understatement.

However, Fang Zhengzhi could understand it.

After all, as the chief examiner and