"really?"
Although Yuan Zhao had long believed that Gu Qingchen would become the top scholar, he was still happy for Gu Qingchen when he actually received the news.
Gu Qingchen is a truly talented person, and someone like him should not be overlooked.
"It's true, the news has been released, and the top three are about to make a parade."
"Is the top scorer someone you know? Come on, let's go see him."
Princess Chaoyang became interested and immediately spoke.
Seeing her enthusiasm, Yuan Zhao couldn't bear to refuse her kindness. Considering that nothing had happened yet, he nodded in agreement.
The two went to Baiweilou, which was already packed with people.
However, Princess Chaoyang's status was different, and the innkeeper personally led them to a private room on the second floor.
Seeing Yuan Zhao's confusion, Princess Chaoyang explained:
“This is my second brother’s property. He has reserved a private room for us so that we can come directly here when we come over.”
Yuan Zhao nodded upon hearing this, and said calmly:
"The princess and the second prince have a very good relationship."
"nature!"
Princess Chaoyang, unsuspecting, smiled and said:
"Not only my second brother, but also my elder brother the crown prince and several other brothers have good relationships with me."
"No wonder they all came to congratulate the princess on her birthday that day."
As Yuan Zhao spoke, he changed the subject and said:
"I think I also saw the Chief Supervisor that day."
Upon hearing this, Princess Chaoyang's smile faded.
"He came to deliver a gift on behalf of his imperial uncle."
Seeing her like this, Yuan Zhao said softly:
"Has the Grand Eunuch offended the Princess in any way?"
If Princess Chaoyang hadn't made it so obvious, she naturally wouldn't have asked.
However, since she has shown it, it means that she doesn't care.
As expected, Princess Chaoyang did not find Yuan Zhao to be overstepping his bounds. On the contrary, she thought he was very frank and much better than those young ladies from secluded families.
"He has never offended me."
"only……"
Princess Chaoyang seemed hesitant, unsure whether she should say what she was about to say.
Yuan Zhao didn't press the matter, because doing so would seem too deliberate.
Seeing that she didn't press the matter, Princess Chaoyang began to speak herself:
"It's just that your royal uncle dotes on him too much, and you know there are some bad rumors about him!"
“Those are obviously fake, but it’s true that my uncle, the emperor, favors him.”
"He trusted him even more than he trusted his elder brother, the Crown Prince."
"He's just a eunuch, what right does he have?"
Hearing this, Yuan Zhao finally understood.
Princess Chaoyang and Rong Ruo had no personal grudges; she was simply standing up for her brothers.
From Princess Chaoyang's words, she also learned that the Emperor's trust in Rongruo was deeper than she had imagined.
But why?
Although she had never met the emperor, based on her experiences in her previous life, she knew that he was a very suspicious person.
If that's the case, how could he trust Rong Ruo so much?
As Yuan Zhao was pondering, he suddenly heard a lively commotion below.
Princess Chaoyang, standing to the side, was also shouting:
"They're here, they're here, look!"
Yuan Zhao subconsciously looked down and, sure enough, saw Gu Qingchen wearing a red scholar's robe, riding a white horse, coming over with the second and third place scholars.
Many people below are discussing this:
"This year's top scorer is even better looking than the third-place scorer."
"Yes, he's only twenty-two. His future is limitless."
"..."
As Gu Qingchen walked downstairs, countless women rushed to throw handkerchiefs at him.
Yuan Zhao found it amusing, and as if sensing something, Gu Qingchen looked up and glanced in their direction.
Upon seeing Yuan Zhao, he was clearly surprised. Just as he was about to nod to Yuan Zhao, his expression suddenly changed, and he shouted:
"careful!"
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