Everyone was at a loss as to what to do and talked to each other in low voices, none of them wanting to lose this opportunity.

Pu Hongwen stood alone in an open space. He could neither answer nor retreat. He was so embarrassed that he scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously, mumbling something incoherently.

"No one can answer it?" Lord Lu was disappointed, and he encouraged the students, "Then is there anyone who can offer some suggestions? Master Pu, do you want to give it a try?"

"Got it!" Pu Hongwen's eyes were bright, he strode forward and said in a clear voice, "Stop pretending to be a monk!"

Pu Hongwen smiled, determined to win, and stared into Helian Chi's eyes: "What do you think, Your Highness?"

Helian Chi raised his eyebrows slightly, and just as he was about to speak, a piece of cake was stuffed into his mouth. Helian Yu got off his lap, and her steps and posture were flawless.

"I think it's not good." Helian Yu made a decision immediately. "What do you think, Lord Lu?"

Pu Hongwen was the mastermind behind the murder of Shangguan Yun. If he had great talent and was capable of governing the country, he could be used.

But he has no great talent.

Even eager for quick success.

It's not a pity to throw it away.

Pu Hongwen cupped his hands and said: "I would like to hear what the Fourth Prince thinks. If the Fourth Prince thinks the same as the princess, I will be convinced!"

Helian Chi took a bite of the cake slowly and chewed it carefully. In front of a group of students and officials, he drank a sip of tea quietly and stood up straight.

"I will not judge. I will listen to Zhaoyang." Helian Chi held Helian Yu's hand. "Lord Lu is the chief examiner. You may as well listen to his evaluation."

After Helian Chi finished speaking, he pulled Helian Yu back to his seat.

Pu Hongwen frowned, and he lost hope in Helian Chi in his eyes and heart. His mind had already strayed away, and he wanted to look for another source.

Marquis Lu first glanced at Old Pu before speaking: "Mr. Pu is the descendant of Old Pu, so he is naturally very talented! Since only Mr. Pu has made the move today, he will take the prize. Do you have any objections?"

A group of students sighed.

"If I had known that I could compete with someone of this level, I wouldn't have worked so hard to come up with this masterpiece!"

"Oh! I should have spoken up earlier! Even if I lose face, it's still an opportunity!"

"Next time! Next time you have to fight for it! Even if you say something bullshit! I will say it!"

"It's too late! Pu Hongwen got all the benefits! Who made us not have a good father?"

After the short examination at Sihai Academy was over, Helian Yu and Helian Chi inspected the academy, had their meal at Sihai Academy, and then prepared to return to their residence.

"Would you like to go with us, Mr. Pu? The Imperial Preceptor has been very busy these days, and it has been a little difficult for him to teach the princess. If Mr. Pu comes, he can give the Imperial Preceptor some time, so he can display his talents." Lu Jing invited Pu Hongwen before leaving.

Helian Yu frowned slightly, tugged at Helian Chi's clothes, and looked at him with rejection in his eyes.

Helian Chi said nothing, just gave her a reassuring look.

Pu Hongwen was displeased. His deepest ambition was to become prime minister, even surpassing his father.

Now Lord Lu’s invitation is just to ask the princess to accompany him in his studies.

Princess? She has no ability to compete for the throne, no chance to participate in court politics, and even if she is favored by the emperor, she is just a good choice for a future husband. If she is entangled with the princess, I am afraid there will be no good results!

Pu Hongwen bowed, standing proudly as always: "Forgive me for not being able to obey your order. I have to sort out Mr. Jin's articles these days, so I am afraid I will not be able to teach the princess. If Your Highness does not mind, I will present the book to Your Highness for your correction after I finish it."

"It's rare. Master Pu is a man with great ambitions. It would be a waste of his talent to teach Zhaoyang." Helian Chi looked at Yingyue, "Yingyue, escort the princess to the car. I want to have a word with Master Pu."

"As you command."

Helian Yu got on the ivory carriage first, with Yingyue Caiyun serving outside.

After entering the spacious car, Helian Yu immediately took off her shoes, and also tore off her socks, the hairpin on her head, and the jade belt around her waist, and scattered them on the soft and expensive blanket.

She lay on the spacious chair, hugging the soft fur pillow, and lamented, "I've been pretending for most of the day. I'm so tired! My face is almost frozen!"

Helian Chi got into the car and heard this complaint. He also saw the various clothes and accessories scattered in the car, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

"Thank goodness, Fourth Brother thought that Xiao Yu'er had changed her personality and could only talk to the noble princess from now on. I didn't expect that our little brat would come back again."

"Go ahead and file a complaint. I can write fast, so why should I be afraid of copying books?" Helian Chi placed his palm on Helian Yu's back, feeling her clear bones, and lowered his eyes. "Why don't you grow any flesh? Did Yingyue Caiyun eat your food?"

Yingyue Caiyun was confused and frightened.

The two men were waiting outside the curtain. When they heard this, they suddenly knelt down, feeling very aggrieved.

"Fourth brother, you are not allowed to bully Yingyue and Caiyun." Helian Yu buried his head in the soft pillow, "Please massage my shoulders. I have been holding my head up for most of the day, and my neck and shoulders are so sore! Please massage them for me quickly!"

Justified.

Be bossy.

Helian Chi flicked the back of her head, and after hearing her hissing, he smiled dumbly and placed his hands on her narrow shoulders obediently: "You should be thankful, my hands have never served anyone before! You are the first!"

"Yeah, thank goodness... move a little to the left..."

Helian Yu sighed comfortably and stretched his arms lazily, "Fourth brother's cooking skills are really good~"

After returning to the temporary residence, Helian Chi first helped Helian Yu dress up, put on hairpins and shoes, and then took her off the ivory carriage and returned to her yard.

Double Star Courtyard.

"Take them off quickly!" Helian Yu threw away his shoes impatiently, "Yingyue, bring me my casual clothes!"

After hurriedly changing her clothes and putting on a light and elegant bun, Helian Yu left Helian Chi and ran out.

"Fourth Brother! I'm going to find Master! You go back and rest!"

Yingyue and Caiyun glanced at Helian Chi in panic, and seeing that he was laughing angrily, they quickly retracted their gaze and quickly chased after Helian Yu.

Helian Chi snorted coldly, "You little heartless bastard!"

Zhuo Liu stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Master, Pu Hongwen and Jia Xian are involved, but we haven't found out anything deeper yet."

"What did Ji Yinglang confess today?" Helian Chi stared, his eyes as deep as an icy pond. "What did the Imperial Master interrogate you about?"

"Ji Yinglang refused to speak, and the Imperial Master only found a few families that bribed the examiners." Zhuo Liu lowered his head, "Master, there is the Chu family."

"Head-on confrontation?" Helian Chi laughed heartily, "Interesting! Interesting!"

Helian Chi relaxed his shoulders and put his hands on his hips: "It's rare for us to just sit back and watch."

"That's right."

Helian Chi suddenly patted Zhuo Liu's shoulder.

Zhuo Liu looked at Helian Chi expectantly, with a dazzling light in his eyes.

Helian Chi smiled and said, "Go and tell Marquis Lu that the pastry chef he hired has good skills. Xiao Yu'er likes it, and I like it too."

Zhuo Liu blinked: "No more?"

"Why, do you want me to praise you as well?"

Zhuo Liu touched his nose and said, "I dare not. I will go right away."

Zhuo Liu flashed out of Shuangxing Courtyard and went to look for Lord Lu.

Qingyan Courtyard.

Helian Yu trotted into the door of Qingyan Courtyard, full of energy: "Master!"

“Master!”

"Shut up." Chang Zuo jumped down from the roof and stood in front of Helian Yu. His dark suit made him look tall and straight. His black hair was tied up high with two bangs to modify his cold face. "The young master is bathing."

"Bathing?!"

(End of this chapter)