There has been much discussion in the public about Chi Yan having to retake the exam.
"His Majesty personally supervised the exam and set the questions on the spot! There was no way Chi Yan would have had a chance to cheat. Now, let's put him to the test!"
"This has blown up big time. If His Majesty discovers that Chi Yan is a good-for-nothing, then he is deceiving the emperor! Coupled with the previous cheating, that would be an even greater crime!"
Some gloated, while others watched the spectacle with amusement.
Some people even openly placed bets: "Come on, place your bets now! Will Chi Yan soar to new heights or be brought back to square one? Let's wait and see!"
Upon hearing this, Ba Liang spat indignantly, "Is there anyone this shameless?"
He touched the silver in his purse, covered his mouth and laughed so hard his eyes disappeared: "See if Eighth Master won't make you lose even your underwear!"
...
On that day, under the earnest instructions of the Chi family couple, Shen Tangning and Chi Yan boarded a carriage and entered the palace.
As Shen Tangning was pondering the matter of going to the palace to pay her respects to her aunt, Chi Yan across from her cleared his throat uncomfortably: "Actually, you don't need to deliberately accompany me to the palace; it's not good to attract gossip."
Shen Tangning opened her eyes slightly and said in realization, "It's not really about accompanying my husband. I came to the palace specifically to pay my respects to the Empress and inquire about the Crown Prince's injuries."
Chi Yan: "..."
Your Highness the Crown Prince?
His smile froze, and he felt inexplicably uneasy.
The crown prince seems to be her cousin, so it's normal for her to care.
Chi Yan said in a serious tone: "We're all family, so it's only right that we show some concern!"
Shen Tangning hadn't noticed anything yet and nodded slightly.
He couldn't sit still any longer and said casually, "I've heard that His Highness the Crown Prince is handsome, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and has quite a reputation for virtue?"
She nodded in agreement: "My cousin has always been highly regarded, so the rumors are indeed true."
Chi Yan switched the hand that had been supporting his chin to the other, feeling extremely uncomfortable: "Wouldn't that mean many women would be infatuated with him?"
Shen Tangning looked up at him with a slight ripple in her eyes, and smiled, "That should be the case."
He couldn't help but purse his lips. Even Shen Tangning had never praised him like this! Tsk, it seems this Crown Prince is indeed a remarkable person...
Shen Tangning stared at his solemn expression, seeing through his words but saying nothing: "Husband, are you a little nervous about meeting the Emperor later?"
Chi Yan looked blankly at him, then pretended to be nonchalant and said, "It seems a little, but it's not so bad."
"No need to be nervous, but you must be careful in front of His Majesty." Her tone shifted, becoming meaningful.
Chi Yan: "..."
Are you sure you're trying to comfort someone?
Once inside the palace gates, one must dismount from the carriage and walk.
Shen Tangning was going to Kunning Palace, and Chi Yan was going to Baohe Hall. Since they were going in different directions, they had to part ways.
Shen Tangning glanced at Chi Yan and smiled slightly: "Your Majesty is kind and gentle. As long as you don't go too far, my husband can do as he pleases."
Chi Yan nodded thoughtfully: "I understand."
He was warned to be careful before, but now he's being told to do whatever he wants. This is clearly contradictory.
Shen Tangning meant that serving a ruler is like serving a tiger. Although the emperor's temperament is unpredictable, he can maintain his integrity without offending him.
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