When Yu Tanqi looked at Jiang Shi, he bent his eyes and nodded without her saying anything.
Yu Tanqi curled his lips and said softly, "If you two don't mind, you can take the carriage back to the Marquis' Mansion."
Chi Li naturally did not miss this scene. His slender fingers clenched tightly, and his knuckles turned white.
Su Ji said on his behalf: "Then I'd better obey your command."
The group got on the carriage.
Fortunately, the carriage was spacious and could accommodate six people.
For the sake of her young lady's reputation, Linlang sat with Yu Tanqi.
With so many people sitting there, it's impossible not to talk.
Jiang Shiwen asked in a gentle voice what the subjects of this spring examination were. Su Ji answered every question, while Xie Jing and Chi Li remained silent.
Xie Jing would occasionally say a few words, while Chi Li would look at Yu Tanqi from time to time.
She was wearing a red dress today, and her fair skin and red clothes made her usually elegant temperament even more charming and beautiful.
It turns out she looks so good in red.
"Mr. Chi, how do you think you did in this spring examination?" Jiang Shi looked at Chi Li and asked with a smile.
Chi Li came back to his senses and said calmly, "It's okay."
"I heard from Master Su and Master Xie that they have different opinions on a question. What is Master Chi's opinion?"
Jiang Shi took the initiative to pull Chi Li into the discussion, and Chi Li had no way to refuse.
Yu Tanqi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
…
The results of the Spring Examination will be announced in half a month.
During this half month, Xie Jing still did not relax as he still had to prepare for the palace examination.
Chi Li was also studying day and night. Su Ji sighed and could only go out fanning himself.
"I finally finished the exam, but my headache comes when I see books. Look, I'm going out to have some fun."
The capital city is under the rule of the emperor, so he must take a good look around.
I don’t know if it was Su Ji’s illusion, but he always felt that the streets today were a little quieter than when he first came to the capital.
He shook his head, without giving it much thought, and casually walked up to a vendor, "What is this?"
"Sir, this is a toy for children. It's called a pottery ball."
"How much is it?" It's interesting. I'll take it home to entertain Su Guanyu.
…
On the day when the results of the Spring Examination were announced, a crowd of people gathered in the Imperial Examination Hall.
After ten years of hard study, you will be admitted to the imperial examination.
Many people couldn't help crying with joy when they saw their names on the list, and some of the good-looking ones were even chosen as sons-in-law.
"Congratulations, sir. I see you are very handsome. Are you married?"
"I am only twenty-one this year and have never been married."
"Okay, okay." The 21-year-old young man followed a wealthy master.
Su Ji and Chi Li stood aside. He watched with great interest, but Chi Li looked at the crowd absent-mindedly.
Soon, the two of them were also spotted by the sharp-eyed rich master.
A middle-aged man in purple came over and asked, "What are the names of these two gentlemen? Are they married?"
Su Ji smiled and said, "My surname is Su and my name is Ji, his surname is Chi and his name is Li, and we are both unmarried."
The purple-robed man's eyes lit up. "So it's the second-ranked Chi Gongshi and the sixth-ranked Su Gongshi. My surname is Liu, and I'm hosting a banquet at home tonight for all the Gongshi. I wonder if you two gentlemen would be so kind as to come to my house for a gathering?"
"Okay." Su Ji agreed immediately.
Chi Li shook his head and declined: "Thank you for your kindness, Master Liu, but I already have an appointment."
Su Ji glanced at him and asked, "What appointment do you have? Who made the appointment with you? You will still have to spend the difficult night alone."
But he still didn't say it in front of outsiders to give Chi Li face.
Master Liu observed many people and found that only the two young men in front of him were the most outstanding. Not only were they unmarried, but they were also young and handsome. They were also among the top ten tribute scholars. Maybe one of them would be the third place winner. He had to make sure his daughter won at least one of them to improve the family tradition of the Liu family.
Perhaps in a few years, their Liu family will also be able to produce a talented person who will pass the imperial examination.
Xie Jing did not go to the Imperial Examination Hall in person to check his name, but sent his personal servant Luo Feng to check it out.
Yu Tanqi and Jiang Shi were playing chess, and he was sitting aside reading a book. The scene inexplicably gave off a sense of peace and tranquility.
The sky was cloudless, deep blue and high, like a huge sapphire.
Yu Tanqi and Jiang Shi sat face to face, she holding the black pieces and Jiang Shi holding the white pieces.
Yu Tanqi tried hard to remain calm and make his moves calmly.
The plot of the book began, and it was hard for her not to be nervous.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard.
"Is the Marquis of Wu'an here?" The man's voice was strange and serious.
Yu Tanqi paused and almost lost his grip on the chess piece.
Jiang Shi put down the white chess piece and stood up. "I'm here. Who are you?"
The man was wearing a dark crimson official robe and had a beard. He looked to be a middle-aged man in his forties.
"The Minister of the Dali Temple, Du Boling, has received a report that the Crown Prince is suspected of bribing several students in the Spring Examination and is suspected of treason. I have been ordered to invite the Crown Prince to the Dali Temple."
Xie Jing tightly grasped the book in his hand and looked at Jiang Shi in disbelief.
Yu Tanqi pursed her lips slightly and said, "Here it comes."
Two guards with swords walked up to Jiang Shi.
The young man in blue looked at them in astonishment, as if he didn't understand what Du Boling said and didn't understand why this happened.
Du Boling said coldly: "Prince Jiang, please come with us."
"Wait." Jiang Shi raised his hand, lowered his eyes to look at Yu Tanqi who was worried, and gave him a gentle and comforting smile: "Don't worry, wait for me to come back."
Yu Tanqi naturally believed him and nodded quickly, staring at him with her beautiful big eyes.
The way she looked at him eagerly made his heart soften, and he almost couldn't help but reach out to touch her eyes.
Jiang Shi's slender jade-like fingers clenched slightly, and he turned away from looking at her. His posture was upright, still elegant and calm.
Du Boling glanced at Yu Tanqi and said nothing more. He also did not let the guards capture Jiang Shi, but just asked them to follow him.
The people from Dali Temple came suddenly and left quickly.
The news that a carriage from the Dali Temple had stopped at the gate of Wu'an Marquis's Mansion quickly spread throughout the capital.
So when people in the capital heard the news about the Prince of Wu'an, they were shocked. He was suspected of bribing tribute students and was suspected of treason.
Many people don't believe it.
"How could Crown Prince Jiang bribe a tribute student and be suspected of treason? He's been away from the Imperial College for so long, why would he bribe a tribute student?"
"And Crown Prince Jiang only passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, not even a juren. How could he have planned a rebellion?"
"Hey, don't you know? Crown Prince Jiang is the heir of Marquis Wu'an. His parents were once famous figures in the Wanjin Kingdom and heroes in the hearts of many people. Even though they are gone now, Crown Prince Jiang is still very influential to the people and some of Marquis Wu'an's former subordinates."
"I feel something is wrong, very wrong. Anyone could be a traitor, but Crown Prince Jiang is definitely not. He must have been framed."
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