The white dew in the morning wetted the purple official robe inlaid with gold and jade.

At dawn, the Dali Temple lost its usual murderous aura.

If you don't pay attention to the two legendary "human skin drums" in front of the Dali Temple, you can only look at the faint clouds gradually appearing on the horizon from a distance, either red or purple, and then slowly gilded with gold edges, half bright and half extinguished.

It was truly a quiet and peaceful scene.

With a "creak" sound, the red lacquer door guarded by two "human skin drums" creaked open.

The noble man in purple clothes on the stone steps in front of the door, holding a piece of official document, turned around abruptly, with his hands still behind his back, and walked in with his head held high.

After a while, the young man in purple brought out an old man with a vegetable-colored face and ragged clothes.

The old man had an unkempt beard and his hair was unkempt, like a bird's nest, with a few strands of dry thatch from the prison bedding mixed in.

His clothes were not neat and tidy, and his whole body was dirty. As soon as he got close, he could smell a sour smell.

In the early morning of mid-spring, the sky was slightly cool.

The old man was wearing a ragged prison uniform, and he couldn't help but tremble when the wind blew him.

You Zining, who was hiding on the carriage at the corner of the street, couldn't bear it any longer. Her heart ached, tears burst into her eyes, and she shouted:

"Dad! What did they do to you? Dad!"

When the old man heard the sound, his bare feet involuntarily took two steps back, as if he was trying to retract his feet into his shirt to prevent her from seeing the huge blood on his ankles that was rubbed out by the shackles.

Bubble.

But they forgot that under the tattered prison uniform and the empty trousers, there was no way to hide it. In this way, it was more obvious.

You Zining watched his father approaching her place step by step.

The red blood blisters on his ankles were all broken, bleeding, and suppurating. Some of them had even scabbed and were rubbed open.

She was immediately heartbroken beyond measure, became even more furious, and cried bitterly:

"Your Highness, didn't you say that the most dangerous place is the safest? Haven't they already asked someone to help take care of it? How come it's still like this? Me! I'm going to fight them!

"

"Alas! These little bastards! I will never spare them, young master! Dare to touch our father who is the number one scholar in this subject! I will make them look good later!"

Lu Chengfeng looked at the scarred Youfu and felt dumb in his heart. Seeing You Zining being so excited, he scolded You Zining and wanted to comfort her.

"Uncle, please! Be careful

Be careful!"

Lu Chengfeng took care of him in front of and behind the saddle with great care, smiling carefully.

"Sinners don't dare to take responsibility, don't dare to take responsibility! This noble man is..."

As soon as Youfu heard that this noble young man with splendid clothes, jade, and equipment actually called him "uncle," he immediately knelt down and saluted quickly, as if he was "offending me."

"My name is calling Lu Chengfeng. Uncle, please get up quickly! I and Jinke Zhuangyuan are old acquaintances. We are both from the same family. Uncle, there is no need to be polite!"

Lu Chengfeng quickly squatted down and quickly helped You Fu up, smiling.

"Lu's family? Your noble family belongs to the royal family, right?"

As soon as Youfu heard Lu's name, his kneecaps couldn't help but kneel to the ground.

Lu Chengfeng held him up with both hands, and with another force, he was lifted high onto You Zining's carriage.

While pushing hard, he explained with a smile:

"Uncle, there is no need to panic. If you are on the lower road, Chengfeng is a loyal supporter of your lady. As long as Miss You has anything to ask for, I will answer your request! You will get it!"

When Lu Chengfeng mentioned the words Miss Youjia, he deliberately lowered his voice and quickly glanced at the beautiful figure on the carriage.

As the eyes turn, time pours out, bright and dark, and tenderness turns thousands of times, like a nine-curved river that never ceases to surge.

You Zining, who was sitting in the carriage, was just glanced at by him, and it was like a fire being ignited. In an instant, his face was red, and he was as drunk as if he had just drank eight hundred jars of Taibai Immortal.

"this……"

You Fu could see through the two young people's children's thoughts at a glance, and he didn't tell them. He just wanted to ask what happened, but he quickly suppressed the words in his throat.

He glanced back at his daughter a few times. His eyes contained three parts of surprise, three parts of disbelief, and four parts of questioning and hesitation from his old father.

Seeing that the woman kept her head down and shy, not daring to raise her head to look directly at him, he understood everything even more clearly.

"Your Highness, Your Highness? I am not calling you wrong, right? I wonder where your Royal Highness is from this noble family? If Your Highness does not dislike it, I would like to come to my door one day to express my gratitude! Thank you very much, Your Highness, for helping me out of trouble!"

Youfu had just settled down in the car. There was not much space in the car, so it was inconvenient for him to kneel down, so he had to clasp his fists to show respect and express his gratitude.

"The Western Mansion of Prince Mian welcomes my uncle. Also, Miss You, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you, whom I have longed for."

Lu Chengfeng bowed in return and spoke solemnly, but couldn't help but look at You Zining's face.

Youfu nodded and cupped his fist again:

"Your Highness, that common man will take his daughter and leave first!"

"Well, okay. By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet, you are the new top scorer!"

Lu Chengfeng looked at the shy smiling face and said with a smile.

You Zining finally raised her head and met Lu Chengfeng's affectionate gaze. Her cheeks, which had finally calmed down, suddenly became covered with red clouds. She didn't answer, but nodded lightly.

"Uncle, you don't know yet! Your child is now the number one scholar in Yonghe's 30th year! A sixth-rank official bestowed by the emperor, he will take up the post of editor of the Hanlin Academy in a few days!

It really shines brightly in our family, what a joy to congratulate!”

Lu Chengfeng looked around and said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

The place where the carriage stopped was a secluded corner that he specially chose. It was quite inconspicuous. On the street in the early morning, not many people passed by. He then boldly congratulated.

"What? The new champion? But we, Zi Ning, are obviously from a daughter's family..."

Youfu was surprised and happy, with a look of disbelief on his face.

His face was cloudy and clear, like clouds rising and falling in the spring.

It is said that as parents, we all hope that our children will become dragons and our daughters will become phoenixes. Which parent has never wanted their children to be able to bring glory to their ancestors?

But today, his daughter came out on top in the imperial examination and became the number one scholar. While he was overjoyed, he was also filled with more worries and concerns.

After reacting, he felt even more regretful. He turned to his daughter and asked:

"Zi Ning, tell the truth, are you willing to risk the world's disapproval just to save your father? Do such risky and forbidden things!"

You Zining said in shame:

"Dad, my daughter knows she was wrong!"

"Who says women are inferior to men! Miss You's sincerity and filial piety are very touching. Uncle, please don't criticize her too much! Furthermore, You Ziyin, the top scholar in Jinke, is unparalleled in talent and learning, and the emperor is full of praise for him!

She is the number one scholar and truly deserves her title!"

Lu Chengfeng quickly helped to explain, but he also felt that it was extremely dangerous. He frowned and asked:

"However, Zi Ning, the officialdom is dangerous, and everything has just begun. My uncle's considerations are also reasonable. If one day, your true identity is exposed, I am afraid that you will be in danger! So, please tell me, what exactly did you do?
Chapter completed!