Chapter 774 Secret (Update 1)
Things got really out of hand.
If this rumor is just a rumor among the people, at most people will comment on it after dinner, but it will not cause any trouble.
But now it's different.
The spring examination has been postponed, and students from all over the country are now gathered in the capital. This group of people are the least fearless and the most hardworking.
Once the spark is ignited, it will quickly spread across the prairie!
Now, the incident has even reached the Meridian Gate!
Ye Chutang immediately asked, "Are there any court officials participating?"
"Not really." Ye Jingyan paused, "At least, not in the team that went there."
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that there must be someone behind this incident fanning the flames.
What a coincidence.
The court officials had already joined forces and were preparing to report Prince Jing's affairs tomorrow, but this incident happened today, which was like handing them a sharp knife.
By then, I'm afraid there will be some quarrels.
"When I came back, the Lord Chief Priest had already gone there in person." Ye Jingyan said.
Tang Zhongli was the chief academic officer of the Imperial College. He was a man of extraordinary talent and high moral character, admired by countless students throughout the world.
With him around, the situation should be stabilized for the time being, but this is ultimately just a delaying tactic.
Even if it is suppressed today, it will be brought up again tomorrow.
To start with so many students, he really is very cunning.
The nature of the incident is serious, and Emperor Jianqing must deal with it and give an explanation.
It's tricky, really tricky.
Ye Chutang pondered for a moment, then asked, "Are any of your classmates going there?"
Ye Jingyan shook his head. "Not really. It was started by a few students from other places who came to Beijing. They were all quite talented and famous. That's why they attracted so many people to join in."
Ye Chutang felt a little relieved. "That's good. This matter isn't as simple as it seems. Even if they have doubts and suspicions, this isn't a good time, and this approach isn't a smart one."
Once you get involved, you will probably be in endless trouble and your future will be ruined.
"Most of them are also full of passion, that's why—"
"If you have passion but no brains, you'll only become a knife in someone else's hand," Ye Chutang interrupted him. "They say reading makes you wise, but if you only focus on reading the books of sages without exploring the facts and the truth, without discerning the direction of the wind and the current, you'll only make mistakes."
Ye Jingyan shuddered and said seriously, "Sister is right."
Ye Chutang hesitated for a moment and said, "Someone will take care of this matter. You don't have to worry too much."
Ye Jingyan hesitated to speak.
Ye Chutang noticed his hesitation and asked, "What do you want to ask?"
Ye Jingyan hesitated for a moment before asking, "Sister, how true and false do you think this rumor is?"
Things really happened too fast.
Overnight, the late emperor passed away and the throne was passed to Xiao Chengqi. On the second day, when the national funeral bells rang throughout the capital, Xiao Chenglin did not even have the chance to enter the palace to mourn and was directly taken to the sky prison.
No matter who looks at it, they will inevitably feel that there is something fishy going on.
Most people don't know about the day when Emperor Mu Wu personally interrogated Fan Chengzhuo and Xiao Chenglin, so it's normal to have such questions.
Ye Chutang said, "You also said that it was a rumor."
Ye Jingyan suddenly understood, "I understand."
Ye Chutang nodded. "I've read the article you wrote last time. There are a few things I need to revise. I happen to be free today, so you can go take a look."
Ye Jingyan's eyebrows lit up and he smiled in surprise.
"Really? Then I'll go right away!"
My sister was too lazy to read most of the things he wrote on weekdays. She would only take them occasionally and leave a few comments on them when she was in a good mood.
My sister hasn't been like this for a long time since he went to the Imperial College.
Now when I hear it suddenly, I am naturally happy.
Ye Chutang couldn't help but laugh, "Go ahead."
Xiaowu is still counting on her third brother to come back and become the top scorer in the imperial examination. Even though Ayan is extremely talented, he has to pass the provincial examination in August first.
Ye Jingyan nodded to her and Uncle Di in turn, "Then I won't disturb you, sister, and your distinguished guests."
Then he turned and left.
"Your brother is very smart." Uncle Di came behind Ye Chutang and spoke with praise.
Ye Chutang turned around and raised his eyebrows slightly.
"It seems you've been out lately and heard a lot?"
Uncle Di didn't hide it and nodded, "I haven't been out for so many years. I should listen and see more. Otherwise, I won't know anything and it will be difficult for me to move forward."
Ye Chutang smiled and said, "You are right."
Uncle Di pondered for a moment and looked at her with complicated eyes.
"Don't you have anything you want to ask me?"
Ye Chutang blinked. "I've said before that if you want to talk about you and your past, I'm all ears. If you don't want to talk, I won't ask. Why are you saying this now?"
Uncle Di smiled bitterly.
"You just said so much on purpose. If I still can't understand, then I've lived to this age in vain."
Ye Chutang remained silent.
The expression on Uncle Di's face gradually faded.
"I am indeed very grateful to you for rescuing me and treating my injuries. But... I can't say it, and I won't say it."
Ye Chutang's expression was calm, and his eyes were indifferent.
She nodded slightly, "I know."
Uncle Di was stunned.
Ye Chutang smiled faintly.
"If you had confessed everything about your past just for this little favor, you wouldn't have been able to endure such a long and drawn-out ordeal in there until today."
This is a ruthless person.
Be cruel to others and even crueler to yourself.
How could a person with extreme endurance and perseverance be easily moved?
Uncle Di was shocked and looked at the girl in front of him carefully again.
There was a smile on her lips, her eyes were clear and bright, frank and calm, as if everything was as she expected.
She just watched it all happen.
"I saved you because you helped me before, and it has nothing to do with anything else." Ye Chutang said.
As for the secrets surrounding him, she would find a way to uncover them.
Uncle Di was silent for a long time, and finally said, "I have already drunk the wine, so I won't bother you any more."
After saying that, he bowed and turned to leave.
He had only been wearing this pair of prosthetic limbs for a short time and had not yet fully adapted to them, but fortunately, Ye Chutang had made them very well by himself and they fit him perfectly. If you didn't look closely, you wouldn't see anything unusual.
After he walked a distance, Ye Chutang suddenly said,
"Prince Jing's health isn't very good either. I originally sent him some medicinal wine. If he had persisted in using it, he would have gradually gotten better. Unfortunately, he can't use it now."
Uncle Di didn't stop, as if he didn't hear what she said, and left without looking back.
Ye Chutang raised his eyebrows, with a hint of interest in his eyes.
“That’s true…”
Squeak——
Xiaowu pushed open the window and stuck his head out to look over.
——What is sister saying?
Ye Chutang walked over and rubbed her little head.
"Nothing, just discovered a little secret."
Xiaowu nodded, not quite understanding.
secret?
She knew from a young age that no secret in this world could be hidden from her elder sister.
This is how it is with my third and fourth brothers, and this is how it is with her.
The same goes for others... of course.
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