The officials sat in their chairs, not daring to speak, watching the disheveled, coughing military officer in silence.
Everyone in the Hanlin Academy turned to look at Zhao Kai.
Wow, you're really something, daring to like anyone.
The head of the Hanlin Academy spoke to him, saying:
When did you meet Aunt Cen?
Do you have feelings for her?
Are you afraid of getting beaten up?
"See that? Even military generals can't beat her."
Everyone in the palace knew that Cen Ang was skilled, but they just didn't know how skilled he was.
Zhao Kai, with his scholarly air, blushed and stammered out a sentence.
"Dean, Aunt Cen is unaware of these things. We should not tarnish her reputation."
Oh my god!
The dean's blood pressure immediately spiked.
You're acting all shy now. Wasn't this the time when you were craning your neck and arguing with people?
Hua Luan and Cen Ang sat in the back, waiting for the snacks from the small kitchen to come out.
The young girl, Aunt Hua, leaned close to Cen Ang and asked with a gossipy look:
"Did you see that third-place scholar? He was just speaking up for you."
Cen Ang nodded and said:
"I saw it, I know."
"Then aren't you tempted? She's good-looking and can stand in front of you. Doesn't our Ah Cen feel protected?"
The cold-faced girl looked at Hua Luan with a puzzled expression, and then said:
"You call 'protecting me' just because you say a few words?"
"Well, he spoke up for you too."
"Yes, so we'll give the Hanlin Academy an extra portion of snacks later."
"He has offended his superior."
"He won't be his superior anymore in a little while."
The two exchanged a smile. Today, the Crown Prince would definitely target that person. The investigation was already complete, with witnesses and physical evidence. All that was left was to decide what to do with him.
Thinking of this, the two of them felt a little better.
But as Cen Ang leaned against Hua Luan and looked at the few clouds in the sky, a sense of unease stirred within him.
Although I didn't feel protected, I was still somewhat touched.
Aside from the Crown Princess and Luan'er, he was the first person to speak up for her.
He's a nice person.
The Crown Princess and the Crown Prince had just arrived home when a palace maid informed them that their child had been bullied.
Lan Youxin was unhappy, so he picked up his knife and went to find the general, wanting to fight him.
We're all from military backgrounds, how dare you bully a little girl?
Besides, it's clearly your fault.
"Youxin, calm down, I will help A-Cen get revenge..." the Crown Prince urged from behind.
He knew Youxin's temperament, but the Crown Prince wouldn't let anyone in his palace suffer.
It's somewhat inappropriate to draw a knife and attack someone, especially since she's the Crown Princess.
Lan Youxin only showed the Crown Prince her back, and said:
"No way, it's not as satisfying for you to avenge me as it is for me to do it myself."
The prince nodded resignedly and followed his wife around like a puppy.
"Who bullied my Ah Cen while I was away from home?"
Upon seeing the Crown Princess rush in carrying the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, the civil officials collectively pushed their chairs back.
Some of the military officers dared not utter a sound.
I remember now.
The current Crown Princess is the daughter of the King of the Southwest.
He learned martial arts from a young age and even went to the battlefield with his father.
The military officer who had just been arguing with Cen Ang was being treated by a physician, his mouth and face were covered in blisters, and his legs had several burns.
He can't even speak clearly now.
"he……"
We were just colleagues, so a military officer immediately stepped forward and betrayed the man.
Lan Youxin looked at the broadsword in her hand, then at the general who was being treated with medicine.
She turned around and glanced at her husband who had followed her.
The military officer saw the newcomer as if he had seen a savior.
"Your Highness, you must do justice for me!"
“Aunt Cen is pouring hot water into my mouth, look.”
He spoke so incoherently that even the Crown Prince couldn't understand him.
Lan Youxin stood there awkwardly, holding her sword. She said something to the kneeling general.
"You, why did you have to provoke her? Even the Crown Prince wouldn't dare to mess with her!"
She then left the mess to her man, grabbed a knife, and ran away as fast as she could.
Ah Cen acted too quickly, leaving her no chance at all. If word gets out that she's about to strike someone with a knife, it won't sound good; people will say that she and her servant are bullying someone.
The crown prince looked at the silent civil officials and the wailing military officers, his head buzzing.
Humans are just despicable.
People can't teach it.
You can learn something in one go.
The Emperor had repeatedly told these ministers to behave themselves when they came to the palace, and now that the palace was finally peaceful, the concubines in the harem were unusually quiet.
There were no shady or dirty deeds, nor any plots to harm the imperial heirs or vie for the throne.
The Emperor and Empress were very satisfied; all of this was thanks to Cen Ang.
Because Aunt Cen had suppressed these things before they happened.
He's just a bit ruthless.
How can you control the harem if you're not ruthless?
He's just a bit arrogant.
Which young person isn't arrogant?
What capable young person doesn't have a temper?
That's good, they won't listen to reason.
Let's see who doesn't listen this time.
When the Crown Prince was glued to his Crown Princess and didn't attend court in the morning, Cen Ang would knock on the door once every incense stick's time. The Crown Prince had to watch his expression when he went out.
"Have you learned your lesson this time?" the crown prince asked.
"I know you have a bad temper, but finally someone has taught you a lesson. General Weiwu, haven't you always liked that spear in the private arsenal?"
Upon hearing this, the military officer who had been wailing on the ground immediately fell silent, got up, and awaited the Crown Prince's next words.
"If you can control your temper and apologize to Aunt Cen, that spear will be yours."
"Alright! I'll go right away."
"..."
"..."
"...??"
"???"
Dude, are you a master of face-changing? Just now you were shouting for His Highness the Crown Prince to punish Cen Ang, and now...?
The mighty general pondered: temper can be changed, apologies can be made, as long as he gets the gun, he can keep it as a family heirloom, and he can even call Cen Ang his aunt if they meet in the future.
"I didn't tell you to go now! Come back!"
Seriously, the Crown Prince had a headache; he was dealing with nothing but his ancestors.
"Close the door! We're talking business!"
As for why we didn't ask that civil official?
People who are corrupt and lawless deserve to die; asking them questions is a waste of breath.
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