Chapter 547: Removal of the title of scholar
Chen Zhancai was stunned. He knew that everything was over. The county magistrate was dead, and his Ruolan was also dead.
He was heartbroken. The good days had just begun and ended so hastily. It was really unlucky.
Suddenly he remembered that he seemed to have insulted King Ning, and his scalp suddenly tingled.
He never expected that the pretty boy sitting in front of him was actually Prince Ning.
This person can decide his life or death. He hasn't lived enough, and he doesn't want to die yet.
Thinking of this, Chen Zhan lost his previous arrogance, got up and knelt down and kowtowed.
"Your Highness, please spare my life. I was just confused for a moment and did such a dirty thing. I will never dare to do it again next time. Please have mercy on me and let me go like a fart!"
Chu Jiuqing frowned. Chen Zhancai was a selfish, self-serving villain who had no bottom line in doing things.
His insult to the prince constituted a serious crime, and even sending him into exile was within the law.
But after all, he had lived in Nanshan Village for a few months. Although this person had severed his relationship with Chen Qingqing's family,
But after all, he is Chen Zhanshan's younger brother and Chen Qingqing's uncle, so he still has to be given some face.
"Chen Zhancai, for the sake of studying, you not only harmed your own daughter, but also ruined your family. You sold your niece and nephew. You have done the utmost evil and deserve to be exiled. However, I am merciful and, considering that I lived in Nanshan Village for half a year, I will spare your exile."
Chen Zhancai was puzzled after hearing what he said. He carefully raised his head to examine him, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets in surprise. "You, you are that stupid, stupid boy, Chen, Chen Xiaoyu!"
"Shut up!" Zhuifeng shouted angrily, pressing his sword sheath against his neck. "This is my Prince Ning. If you dare to speak nonsense again, I'll kill you."
Chen Zhancai almost peed his pants in fear. My goodness, I always felt that this silly boy had extraordinary temperament, but it turned out that he was actually a prince.
This damn girl is so lucky, she can save anyone casually, she is a powerful character,
No wonder my daughter and Qin Shousheng couldn’t beat her.
Chu Jiuqing ignored him and looked at Chen Qingqing beside him, "Benefactor, do you have a good way to punish this selfish person?"
"Your Highness Prince Ning, I am neither an official nor a noble. It is not my place to make decisions on matters like sentencing. It is better for Your Highness to make the decision."
When Chen Qingqing saw Chu Jiuqing throwing the question to her, she refused without thinking.
She would never do anything that would offend others. A Chen Ruolan almost caused her to abandon her family and career.
Chen Zhancai is a scholar after all. Unless I kill him secretly, he will keep his eyes on me. It will be so tiring to live like a thief every day.
There was a smile in Chu Jiuqing's eyes. She was neither arrogant nor impatient, and she was calm and composed. She was a very capable girl.
Chen Zhancai relied on his status as a scholar and didn't know his own weight. He was so arrogant that his tail was raised to the sky.
If such a villain were to gain power, he would be a great scourge to the world.
"Chen Zhancai has a flawed moral character, misbehaves, and is a filthy person. He relies on his status as a scholar to feel superior. His actions are truly disgraceful to society. How about stripping him of his scholar status? What do you think?"
"Prince Ning has the final say on everything." Although Chen Qingqing agreed on the surface, she had already scolded Chu Jiuqing in her heart. Once the decision was made, it had to be carried out. Why would he ask her why? It was really crazy.
After hearing this, Chen Zhancai shuddered with fear.
If his title of scholar is revoked, it means he will lose his status and his career will be completely blocked. He will have to face the earth and work hard for the rest of his life.
Without waiting for Chu Jiuqing to continue speaking, he kowtowed continuously, with snot and tears running down his face.
"Qing girl, I am your third uncle after all. Our Chen family finally produced a scholar. You can't let Prince Ning remove my status. If I really lose my status, I will be worthless and my spine will be broken. Third uncle knows he is wrong. Please forgive me this time. I will definitely change my ways and never do anything wrong again."
Chen Qingqing smiled faintly, "Chen Zhancai, you may have asked the wrong person. I am just a small peasant girl. How can I change what King Ning has decided?"
"Qing girl, you are the savior of Prince Ning. If you beg him, he will definitely show leniency to Third Uncle. Third Uncle swears that he will never be so self-righteous again. I will definitely change those bad habits, okay?"
"Whether you change or not has nothing to do with me. I can't ask for help, and I can't repay a favor."
Seeing that Chen Qingqing was unmoved, Chen Zhancai looked at Chu Jiuqing with pleading eyes.
"Xiaoyu, no, no, no, Prince Ning, no matter what, we are old acquaintances. When you were in Nanshan Village, I, your uncle, took good care of you. Please forgive me this time for the sake of our personal friendship!"
"What nonsense! You've taken good care of me, but I think you've been cursing me behind my back!"
"No, no, no, it never happened. Third Uncle feels sorry for you and loves you so much, how could he scold you? If you don't believe me, I swear to heaven that if I tell even a single lie, I, I, will be struck by five thunders and die a miserable death!"
"Okay, stop talking nonsense here." Chu Jiuqing didn't have time to listen to his nonsense, and scolded him harshly, "As a scholar, you should know the etiquette, righteousness, integrity and shame, and restrain yourself with the teachings of sages, but you behave indecently and your character is even more despicable and shameless. You are not worthy of being a scholar.
How can someone as morally corrupt as you be worthy of the title of scholar? Keeping your title of scholar will only make more people think that studying is just for the purpose of bullying others, and will ruin the reputation of scholars.
This prince has decided to immediately remove your status as a scholar. You will never be allowed to take the imperial examinations again, nor will you be allowed to study at the academy again."
Chen Zhancai's head buzzed loudly, and in an instant, it was as if all the bones were pulled out, and he fell to the ground limply.
It's over, it's all over. I have lost my status and position. From now on I will be a complete peasant. I will never be able to stand up again and become something great!
Two guards came forward and dragged him out like a dead dog.
Afterwards, Chu Jiuqing handed over all the affairs of Anyang to the county lieutenant, and then brought Chen Qingqing to the hall.
The two sat down, and Chu Jiuqing was a little overwhelmed for a moment, forgetting everything he wanted to say.
Seeing this, Chen Qingqing was the first to break the silence, "Your Highness Prince Ning, thank you for arriving on time, otherwise I don't know where I would be now."
Chu Jiuqing shook his head and smiled, "You are too kind, benefactor. This is what I should do. If it weren't for you, I would have been dead long ago. If you want to say thank you, it should be me who should thank you."
After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then changed the subject and got to the point.
"My benefactor, I have a favor to ask of you. I hope you can help me."
Chen Qingqing didn't show any surprise at all, and nodded calmly, "What's the matter? Tell me."
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