According to ancient classics, in the year when Emperor Xuanzong of Tang ascended the throne, Zhong Kui went to Chang'an to take the imperial examination and was praised as a "genius" by the chief examiner, and was selected as the top tribute scholar. However, during the palace examination, the treacherous prime minister Lu Qi judged people based on their appearance and repeatedly spread slander, resulting in his failure to be selected as the top scorer. In a fit of anger, Zhong Kui struck his head against the pillar and died, shocking the court and the public. Emperor Xuanzong bestowed upon Zhong Kui the title of“
According to ancient classics, in the year when Emperor Xuanzong of Tang ascended the throne, Zhong Kui went to Chang'an to take the imperial examination and was praised as a "genius" by the chief examiner, and was selected as the top tribute scholar. However, during the palace examination, the treacherous prime minister Lu Qi judged people based on their appearance and repeatedly spread slander, resulting in his failure to be selected as the top scorer. In a fit of anger, Zhong Kui struck his head against the pillar and died, shocking the court and the public. Emperor Xuanzong bestowed upon Zhong Kui the title of“