This palace examination happened to coincide with a case in Southwest China. Ning Yan was busy dealing with it and did not participate. Of course, he did not go back last night and was waiting for the results of the palace examination in the Yamen.
It was already dark after the palace examination, and the roll call results had been reported. However, Ning Yunzhao, the new champion, did not want to go back. It was a sleepless night when he returned home. He simply came to Ning Yan to discuss the article he wrote today.
The people still didn't know who the number one scholar was, and the number one scholar had already forgotten his identity. The uncle and nephew discussed the article and the official position that Ning Yunzhao was about to get. They felt happy and relaxed until dawn without realizing it.
Because they already knew the result, the uncle and nephew no longer cared. After dawn, they fell asleep and slept until then, only to wake up and go home after being urged by their companions.
Their uncle and nephew were sleeping soundly and unaware of what was happening outside, and their entourage had been watching the excitement for half a day.
"It was Duke Chengguo who was fighting with Lu Qianhu, and the troops from the Five Cities who came to break up the fight also joined in the melee." A follower said with joy.
Ning Yan didn't have a good impression of Duke Chengguo or Lu Qianhu.
"How dignified is that?" he said.
The entourage was busy and beaming with joy.
"Master Bai has stopped them, and His Majesty has sent someone to reprimand them." He said after plastic surgery.
Ning Yan Surong said nothing and started to leave, but Ning Yunzhao looked over and did not move.
"Why are they fighting?" he asked.
No matter why they are fighting, it is ridiculous to fight anyway. What is there to ask? Ning Yan glanced at Ning Yunzhao.
The attendant could not wait to answer this question.
"Because of Miss Jun from Jiulingtang." He lowered his voice and said with joy again.
Miss Jun from Jiulingtang.
Ning Yan's face turned even more ugly, and Ning Yunzhao frowned.
Miss Jiulingtang Jun has been the focus of people in the capital year after year, first because of acne, and then because of her entanglement with Lu Yunqi.
Miss Jun's identity, Lu Yunqi's identity, and the affair between men and women, these three points made the whole capital lively, and everyone was talking about it, not only the people on the streets, but also the high-ranking families, and the officials in the government offices.
Even if Ning Yan didn't want to know, he still had to know.
Although the follower only said this, people could guess what happened.
Ning Yunzhao looked through the crowd and faintly saw the carriages and horses with the Jiulingtang logo, as well as boxes and cages scattered on the ground, and red silk that had been stepped on by people.
Lu Yunqi sent betrothal gifts to Jiulingtang every day, and it is said that there was also a handwritten letter from Princess Jiuli, but Jiulingtang threw the betrothal gifts back outside Lu's house again and again.
There is no quarrel or quarrel between the two sides, it is a tug-of-war between you and me.
Obviously, the silent tug-of-war was broken by the return of the crown prince Cheng Guo.
"This is not the first time." A clerk in the crowd whispered, "I have fought before because of Miss Jun."
"I have also heard that it seems that Miss Jun annoyed Lu Qianhu, and Lu Qianhu went to smash Jiulingtang. Then Prince Cheng Guo gave up and started fighting with Lu Qianhu." Someone also came over and whispered.
smiled.
These words attracted more people to come over.
"So Lu Qianhu and Miss Jun don't know each other without fighting?"
"Which one does Miss Jun like?"
"It seems that she likes the prince. After all, the prince is not married yet."
"No wonder I haven't agreed."
Noisy, snickering laughter spread from the back of the crowd.
Ning Yan frowned and looked at Ning Yunzhao in front of him, seeming to notice his gaze. Before he could speak, Ning Yunzhao turned his head.
"If we cause a scene like this," he whispered, "maybe both of us will be punished?"
The eldest son of Duke Cheng Guo was arrogant and domineering, so leaving him in the capital was also to give Duke Cheng Guo a warning.
But Lu Yunqi's secret work belongs to the sycophant.
The behavior of these two people is despised by upright officials.
In official matters, both of them are good at sophistry and cannot admit their fault. What if it comes from personal matters? It may not be possible at other times, but this time the woman involved is Miss Jun, and Miss Jun's reputation now is extraordinary.
Ning Yan understood what Ning Yunzhao meant, but shook his head.
"Your Majesty knows." He just said one sentence.
Ning Yunzhao also understood the meaning of these four words, which meant that Your Majesty doesn't care. He frowned and took a few steps forward again, as if to see clearly how the chamberlain was going to deal with these two people.
Ning Yan opened his mouth but did not stop him in the end. As an official in the court in the future, he would inevitably have to deal with these two people, so it was normal to pay attention to them.
The chamberlain in the field was a little embarrassed by Zhu Zan, but he still bit his tongue firmly.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty doesn't see you, and His Majesty doesn't care about your affairs. If you make trouble in public, just explain it to them," he shouted.
"What's the explanation for this kind of thing?" Zhu Zan said, "Of course it was Lu Qianhu who did something outrageous and resentful, and none of us understand it."
"I don't understand." Lu Yunqi's voice sounded.
Lu Yunqi, who had been silent all this time, walked over and wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth, but the bruises were more obvious, making his porcelain-like face look a bit ferocious.
Zhu Zan raised his eyebrows and his face darkened.
Ning Yunzhao, who was standing in the crowd, also had a look on his face.
"I don't understand why the prince came to make trouble." Lu Yunqi said with a dull expression, "He smashed the door of my office."
He looked towards the boxes and cages scattered on the ground.
"It's still my betrothal gift."
He looked at Zhu Zan again.
"Why did my betrothal gift offend you, Crown Prince?"
The crowd became a little commotion.
Lu Yunqi rarely spoke, and he almost never spoke in front of others. This was the first time that the people present heard him say so many words, and he seemed to want to continue.
And what I’m talking about is a matter of men and women.
"I am very pleased with Miss Jun and sincerely seek to marry you. Sir, what are you doing for this?" Lu Yunqi's voice continued.
Say it, say it.
I want to tell Miss Hejun’s affair in front of others.
The commotion of the crowd subsided instantly.
If a person like Lu Yunqi dares to say this, will the Crown Prince Cheng Guo dare to say this? What will the Crown Prince Cheng Guo say?
Everyone looked at Zhu Zan with excitement.
Will you talk about the entanglement between the three of them? How did they meet? Who likes whom?
Prince Chengguo would also say that he was pleased with her and asked to marry Miss Jun?
Lu Yunqi has neither father nor mother. Apart from the emperor, he alone has the final say in marriage matters. Whether it is a brothel girl or other people's wives and concubines, he can do whatever he wants. There is no one in the family to take care of him. But the prince Chengguo is different.
With Cheng Guogong and his wife here, the parents ordered matchmakers. From the moment the prince was born, many people wanted to marry him. Over the years, Cheng Guogong and his wife refused countless marriage proposals, and even the emperor and the queen mother refused to marry each other.
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With such a tough parent, could Zhu Zan make the decision on his own?
No matter how much Duke Cheng and his wife indulge him, they will definitely not mess up the marriage. After all, Zhu Zan wants to inherit the title of Duke of Cheng, which is related to the continuation of the Zhu family.
If Prince Cheng Guo said it and Duke Cheng and his wife disagreed in the future, Miss Jun would become a joke.
If the Crown Prince Cheng Guo refuses to speak, how can he explain his current behavior? It's like fighting over an oiran in a brothel?
No matter what he said, it was a joke for a girl to be pitted against two men in public.
Chen Qi's face turned pale.
Lu Yunqi would never care about the young lady's reputation. For him, it would be better to ruin the young lady's reputation, and it would be even harder to escape his grasp.
It's so vicious and shameless.
The stagnation in the field was broken by a sigh.
"What happened to your desire to marry me?" Zhu Zan looked sarcastic, "If you do such a thing, everyone will scold you."
Lu Yunqi looked at him blankly.
"Why revil?" he said.
Zhu Zan looked at him and smiled, his eyebrows became sharp, and he let go of the eunuch.
"Because of her..." he said.
As soon as the words came out, a clear male voice was heard.
"Because she is my fiancée."
fiancée?
The place was filled with silence. Everyone subconsciously heard the sound and looked around, only to see a young man walking slowly out of the crowd.
He has a full forehead, a high nose, outstanding appearance, and a warm expression. He is wearing a blue gown. He is tall and tall in the sun, looking handsome and free.
"Master Lu may not know." He smiled slightly at Lu Qianhu, "Miss Jun and I have been engaged since childhood, so your behavior is really inappropriate. Don't blame me for being unfair."
Zhu Zan raised his eyebrows and said, "Hoo..."
Chen Qi opened his mouth, ah...
Ning Yan, who was standing in the crowd, was at a loss for a moment.
Is he dreaming now?
Are you still sleeping soundly in the government office?
Otherwise, why would you see and hear such ridiculous things?
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