Shi Guodong and his friends looked at Wu Yuan in stunned silence.
After hearing Wu Yuan claim to be the sworn brother of the new emperor, he could no longer remain calm.
However, even though he was shocked, he was not without doubts. Shi Guodong cautiously probed: "Why haven't I heard that the new emperor has sworn brothers?"
"It's a joke. Is it possible that my eldest brother and I have become sworn brothers and I still need to inform you?"
Shi Guodong was immediately speechless by Wu Yuan, "I said the wrong thing, this... sir, please forgive me!"
Now, even the title has been changed.
Wu Yuan waved his hand casually, "What are you saying about adults? I have no interest in being an official. That's why few people know about me."
"I know you probably don't believe me either. You must know Mo Qiao'er, right? Even if you don't know her, you should know that she is a member of the new emperor, right?"
When Wu Yuan mentioned Mo Qiaoer, Shi Guodong's eyes lit up.
There is no hope for her sister to enter the harem. After all, the royal family will not accept a prisoner.
Therefore, Shi Guodong also started to investigate the people around Wu Yuan, such as Mo Qiaoer and Princess Xile, who were all close to the new emperor Wu Yuan. If he could marry one of them, it would be equivalent to having a relationship with the royal family.
relationship, so naturally he recognized Mo Qiaoer.
At this time, Wu Yuan had already waved to Mo Qiaoer to come over.
Of course Mo Qiaoer understood what Wu Yuan meant. After coming over, he said: "Brother, do you still need Qiaoer to prove your identity for you? These people are not worthy of talking to you at all, okay?"
The moment he saw Mo Qiaoer, Shi Guodong lost his composure.
This turned out to be really Mo Qiaoer, and Mo Qiaoer also called him brother, so he must be the sworn brother of the new emperor.
Immediately, he and those others bowed to Wu Yuan and saluted, "Your Excellency, we were blind and ignorant just now, so we hope that you will understand."
"As I said, I don't like people calling me sir." Wu Yuan deliberately made a serious face.
Shi Guodong smiled bitterly, "What do you call me if you don't call me an adult?"
As soon as his mind turned around, he suddenly came up with an idea in a hurry. He bowed to Wu Yuan again and clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness has taught you a lesson!"
Aren't the sworn brothers of the new emperor at the level of a prince? It shouldn't be an exaggeration to call him your highness.
Wu Yuan chuckled, "Brother told me to keep a low profile. Now that you call His Highness, eldest brother can't help but think I'm vain. I think you want to harm me, right?"
When Wu Yuan spoke later, his tone became much more severe, and Shi Guodong's expression changed. Now he didn't want to offend such a big shot.
"What? The dignified eldest son of Baihe Academy and the future helmsman of the academy can't even think of a suitable title?" Wu Yuan said sarcastically again.
At this time, Shi Guodong was already breaking out in cold sweat, and he was under tremendous pressure.
Mo Qiaoer and Yan Miao felt relieved when they saw this scene. After all, they had heard Shi Guodong's conversation just now when they were outside the door. Now that Wu Yuan could teach him a lesson, it was of course very satisfying.
Shi Xiangtong looked at Wu Yuan with a complicated expression at this time, and couldn't help thinking, "Sir, is this for me?"
Looking at his brother, Shi Xiangtong also had a disappointed look on his face. He was stumped by such a simple question, and it was indeed a disgrace to Baihe Academy.
After a while, Shi Guodong finally had a flash of inspiration, raised his hands to Wu Yuan and said: "Those who are masters in our Baihe Academy are teachers, and can also be called sirs. I see that you have extraordinary bearing and can be sworn brothers with the new emperor.
You must be full of knowledge and may be outstanding, so I will follow the rules of Baihe Academy and call you sir, okay?"
The corners of Wu Yuan's mouth raised slightly, seeming quite satisfied.
"Well, it's not bad to be called sir by the eldest son of Baihe Academy." Wu Yuan finally stopped embarrassing Shi Guodong.
Shi Guodong also heard that Wu Yuan was mocking Baihe Academy, but at this point, he had no good solution.
This also made Shi Xiangtong shake his head. At this moment, screams came from outside. Look, the prison car team parading on the street has already come here.
Hearing this, Shi Guodong immediately extended an invitation to Wu Yuan, "Sir, do you want to go and see the excitement?"
"That's natural. I heard that my sister-in-law was also arrested unfortunately. Don't you want to save people?" Wu Yuan asked pretending to be casual.
Upon hearing Wu Yuan's question, Shi Guodong immediately expressed his loyalty, "Sir, please don't say it's a joke. My sister-in-law's fate today is her own fault. How can we cause trouble for His Majesty the new emperor?"
"That's right, but I heard that your sister suffered a lot in prison."
Shi Guodong thought Wu Yuan was testing him, and responded hurriedly: "She asked for it herself. If she hadn't joined the Guiyuan faction, she wouldn't be where she is today."
Wu Yuan glanced at Shi Xiangtong and saw the disappointment in Shi Xiangtong's eyes.
Being abandoned and belittled by one's own brother would probably not be easy for anyone else.
Wu Yuan glanced at Shi Xiangtong, who was secretly sad, and then said to Shi Guodong: "Tsk, tsk, that's such a pity."
Shi Guodong was stunned when he heard this, and quickly asked: "I wonder why sir feels sorry for you?"
"Oh, it's nothing. My elder brother also said that most of these people were only implicated by the Guiyuan Sect. If these people can prove their innocence, it is not impossible to release them. But depending on what Baihe Academy means, your sister
Shi Xiangtong is out of business."
When Shi Guodong heard what Wu Yuan said, his face looked a little uncertain.
He was a little confused. Was this a hint to him to save people? Or was it telling him to mind his own business?
It sounds like the former is more likely.
Suddenly, Shi Guodong looked at Wu Yuan and thought of something.
"Sir, may I ask you this, are you here specifically to see me today?" Shi Guodong stared at Wu Yuan closely, unwilling to let go of any details.
"Of course, otherwise you think I came to chat with you for nothing?" Wu Yuan said angrily.
After hearing Wu Yuan's answer, Shi Guodong finally confirmed Wu Yuan's intention.
In Shi Guodong's view, Wu Yuan must have fallen in love with his sister, so after getting the news from the new emperor that he could be released if he was proven innocent, he approached him and asked him to find a way to save her.
Shi Guodong thought he had figured out Wu Yuan's intention, but little did he know that what he was thinking was the result of Wu Yuan's deliberate guidance.
Shi Guodong, who thought he was very smart, began to weigh the pros and cons in his mind.
After all, his sister has been in prison. It is impossible for her to fly on a branch and become a phoenix. If she can be together with the new emperor's sworn brother, although it is not the most ideal result, it is not too bad.
Difference.
So, Shi Guodong said to Wu Yuan in a blink of an eye: "Sir, it's not that I don't save my sister-in-law, but you have also seen it. There is nothing I can do now. I wonder if you, sir, can help?"