Chapter 471 We Win

Xu Wan was originally worried that something might happen to Jin Cheng in the palace examination, but now, she doesn't have to worry about anything anymore. The candidate has become the chief examiner, so who would dare to make things difficult for him again?

While they were stunned, students came out one after another, and the quiet palace gate gradually became noisy.

Cuizhi came back to her senses and shouted, "Madam, look, the new number one scholar has come out, it's Young Master Qin Ye!"

The young boy in red sitting on the tall horse, full of vigor and vitality, is none other than Qin Ye.

Xu Wan couldn't help but sigh. The position of the top scholar that she had fought for for so long finally fell to Qin Ye.

On the one hand, she felt that Qin Ye was worthy, but on the other hand, she felt sorry for Jin Cheng. That kid... he didn't even take part in the palace examination, he must be very disappointed.

Xu Wan started to get anxious when she thought of this, and she wanted to go see Jin Cheng.

But Jincheng was in the palace and she couldn't get in.

Zong Wenxiu and the students from the key class passed by her and only had time to wave to her. They didn't even have time to say a few words before they were called away by the main force. But Xu Wan saw that they looked excited, so she thought that they didn't suffer any injustice in the palace.

All the students were in high spirits, praising the fairness of the imperial examinations and the wisdom of the emperor. Their eyes were filled with longing for a career in politics and admiration for the new emperor.

Until the officials from the Ministry of Rites came over, Xu Wan vaguely heard them saying, "The new emperor is indeed very intelligent. He seems to be silent, but he is actually observing quietly. Every time he points to someone who speaks, he is very appropriate. How can he be so young and judge people so well?"

"It's no wonder that the emperor is willing to pass the throne to him. I think this new emperor has the potential to be a wise ruler."

“I think so too.”

“…”

A group of people from the Ministry of Rites arranged for the posting of notices and the ringing of bells to clear the way, and took the students to the end of the imperial examination, where the top scholar paraded through the streets in great glory, receiving the admiration and blessings of the people for the new top scholar.

A small group of people from the Zong family returned to the mansion, waiting to welcome Zong Wenxiu and He Zheng back. Xu Wan was worried about Jin Cheng, so she continued to wait outside the palace.

Night gradually fell and a cool breeze started to blow.

Xu Wan was pacing in front of the carriage when she suddenly heard Cuizhi exclaim in surprise: "Madam, the general is coming out!"

Xu Wan turned around abruptly and saw Zong Zhao striding towards her.

The moment their eyes met, Xu Wan ran towards him, and her petite body was held tightly in Zong Zhao's arms, with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to rub her into his body.

Their cheeks were pressed against each other, and Xu Wan felt that the cool air on her face was warmed. Her husband was tall and strong, and his embrace was so warm that it wrapped her tightly.

Xu Wan had never felt so safe before. She was held very tightly, and Zong Zhao's big hands ran through her hair, holding her head against his body to suppress the fear and worry in each other's hearts.

The evening breeze blew, and the couple embraced each other beside the carriage. After a long time, she heard Zong Zhao's chaotic breath spraying in her ears, and the man said in a low voice: "We won."

Just four simple words, yet they carry a weight as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Xu Wan didn't know why, but her eyes became sore when she heard this. She patted his back and said soothingly, "Okay, it's good that you won. Everything will be smooth sailing from now on."

"Hmm..." Zong Zhao hugged her tightly again, with his face pressed against her neck, as if absorbing nutrients from her.

Xu Wan asked in a low voice: "Then can I still go see Jin Cheng?"

The child was now the master of the entire imperial city, and she could no longer take him home just because it was dark as she did before.

Even if she wanted to see him, she needed someone to let her know.

"Yes," Zong Zhao let go of her and held her hand instead, "I'll take you to the palace to see him."

"good."

Xu Wan followed Zong Zhao to the East Palace. Before she even entered the door, she heard the uncle and nephew arguing inside.

It was the little devil who was howling. He was using his status to bully others: "I am the Son of Heaven, the master of this world. Without my permission, I will not allow you to set foot in the East Palace!"

"Cheng'er, don't be willful. If you keep him around, it will be a hidden danger!"

"Go away! You are the hidden danger! I don't want you to meddle in my business. Don't come and destroy the relationship between me and His Highness!"

"I'm your uncle, how could I possibly harm you?" Luo Jingfeng was still arguing, "I can obey you on other matters, but you must listen to me on this matter."

"I won't listen! I just won't listen! It was you who insisted on making me the emperor. If I become the emperor, you will be my master. Why don't you become the emperor? Go! Go and be the emperor!"

When the little devil shouted this, all the eunuchs and palace maids knelt down and said repeatedly: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down."

Xu Wan hurriedly went in with Zong Zhao, and immediately saw the angry little devil. She ran over and shouted, "Jin Cheng, are you okay?"

"Mother!" Jin Cheng finally saw Xu Wan and broke down crying. He pointed at Luo Jingfeng and complained, "Mother, he bullied me and His Highness. He just wanted to make things difficult for me and His Highness!"

The kid was crying with tears streaming down his face, feeling extremely aggrieved.

Luo Jingfeng was even more annoyed. He felt that he was angry enough, but his eldest nephew refused to listen to him and was wholeheartedly devoted to Chu Heng.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, you call me so affectionately. I'd like to ask him what kind of love potion he gave you!" Luo Jingfeng strode towards the house.

Zong Zhao quickly followed and beat Luo Jingfeng back before his claws could reach Chu Heng: "Duke Huguo, on the first day of the new emperor's accession to the throne, you are making such a fuss. Are you afraid that your nephew's throne will be too secure?"

The two generals who had cooperated for many years finally fell out over how to deal with Chu Heng.

Luo Jingfeng was completely out of his mind, and he directly questioned Chu Heng, "Your Highness! They refused to tell me, so why don't you tell me how you deceived people?!"

When Chu Heng looked at Luo Jingfeng, his eyes were still complicated.

He knew that Luo Jingfeng had a hard time these years because of Luo Shu's death, but he still replied truthfully: "I have never let you down, Lord Protector."

Luo Jingfeng asked in shock: "What about my sister? You have been holding it in for so many years, why don't you give me an explanation? Ah? Tell me, how did my third sister die? Did you kill her?"

Zong Zhao stood in front of Chu Heng and replied with a sharp gaze: "Luo Shu committed suicide intentionally. She held your Highness's hand and stabbed herself to death, so that your Highness would feel guilty for many years, just to save Jin Cheng's life. Luo Jingfeng, you should be thankful that it was your Highness that night, otherwise, if it was anyone else, Jin Cheng would not have survived."