Chapter 300: Results (1/2)
Chapter 300: Results
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
Upon hearing Xing Qingsui’s question, all of the surrounding spectators quietened down. This was the exact question on their minds.
With Nangong Mu’s results, he should at least be in the first-class roll.
Su Qing smiled but did not answer immediately. He turned to look at King Duan.
King Duan did not speak when he saw Su Qing look at him. However, he nodded lightly.
”Young Master Xing’s question is warranted. However, Nangong Mu’s situation is a little special. I am unsure of the details, but I can confirm that Nangong Mu is not ranked!” Su Qing smiled after seeing King Duan nod.
”What?!”
”Nangong Mu is not ranked?”
”No matter what, Nangong Mu had already qualified for enough rounds to pass the imperial examinations. He should be ranked even if he didn’t participate in the court examinations!”
”This is against the rules!”
Many people in the crowd were infuriated when they heard those words. After all, the imperial examination rankings were determined by the performance and results of the participants.
Even though Su Qing did not say it explicitly...
It was clear that Nangong Mu was not on any roll, not even the second-class roll.
This did not make any sense.
”Does the Imperial Academy have a right to do that?” Xing Qingsui’s gaze turned icy. Even though he did not interact much with Nangong Mu, they had gone through some things together in the World of the Sage as well as in the courts. He would not let this happen.
Many of the talents on the first-class roll also reacted to the news.
”Why is Nangong Mu not on any roll?”
”The Imperial Academy does not have the right to do that!”
”Exactly exactly!”
All of the talents echoed.
Su Qing looked at the surroundings and sighed in helplessness.
”Young Master Xing is correct, does the Imperial Academy have the right to do such things?” Su Qing’s response was both a question and an answer.
”What you mean is...”
”Young Master Xing, this is not something that you and I can change. Furthermore, this decision was not made by the Imperial Academy. I am sure you know what I mean.” Su Qing waved the crowd off. ”There will be an explanation about Nangong Mu’s case before the court examinations. Everything will be cleared up then.”
”Court Examinations?”
”Why must we wait until then?”
”Could it be because...”
The crowd was jolted. Many of those who had expressions of doubt and suspicion shut their mouths immediately.
”Can you guess the reason?” Fang Zhengzhi turned to Yan Xiu.
”I can’t be sure. I can only make a rough guess...” Yan Xiu nodded, then shook his head lightly.
”What is it?”
”If I am correct, it should have something to do with Nangong Hao.”
”Nangong Hao?” Fang Zhengzhi was confused.
He did not know Nangong Hao before. However, ever since his battle with Nangong Mu, he found out that Nangong Hao was Nangong Mu’s brother.
However...
How could these two things be linked?
The rules of the imperial examination would not be changed unless there were extenuating circumstances. Why would Nangong Hao cause Nangong Mu to drop off the ranking boards?
That did not seem very possible.
Fang Zhengzhi frowned.
It did not matter if Nangong Hao had such powers. Even if he did, Nangong Mu had said that his relationship with Nangong Hao was good. As such, Nangong Hao would have no reason to bring harm to him.
Since Nangong Hao would not harm Nangong Mu, what role did he play in Nangong Mu’s failure to make any roll?
”Mm.” Yan Xiu nodded lightly without a second word.
”Is Nangong Hao... powerful?” Fang Zhengzhi suddenly remembered his promise to Nangong Mu on stage.
”I am no match for him.” Yan Xiu replied with a conflicted tone.
”Even with the Dao of Asura?” This was the first time Yan Xiu had admitted that he was not powerful enough to defeat someone, especially after he had understood the Dao of Asura.
”Yes.” Yan Xiu nodded.
Fang Zhengzhi did not probe further. He knew that Yan Xiu would never lie to him. However, if Yan Xiu was no match for Nangong Hao...
What was he going to do?
He had to fulfill his promise to Nangong Mu!
...
Xing Qingsui did not probe any further. He walked back to his spot.
Su Qing did not want to dwell on it any further. He unfurled the parchment in his hand and looked at the crowd.
The crowd quietened down.
This was the moment of truth. The second and first for the imperial examinations.
”The first place for the combat examinations is... Yan Xiu!” Su Qing announced after the crowd quietened down.
”It’s Yan Xiu!”
”It really is Yan Xiu!”
”I already said that Yan Xiu will top the combat examinations! Hahaha... I win!”
”Yan Xiu has both the abilities and the status!”
All of them began to whoop and cheer when they heard Yan Xiu’s name. Then, they turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi smugly.
He was just a villager.
You want to top the imperial examinations? Daydreaming.
”Hahaha... Fang Zhengzhi has nothing more to say right? However, he is quite lucky to come in second place. He only managed it because Nangong Mu conceded!”
”Exactly exactly!”
Voices rang out from the crowd.
Fang Zhengzhi did not say anything. He was the only one who knew what actually happened when they fell off the stage.
Yan Xiu was unconscious then.
Fang Zhengzhi could have used Yan Xiu to cushion his fall. However, he did not do that. In order to prevent Yan Xiu from taking additional damage, he chose to have both of them fall together.
Furthermore, in the moment they hit the ground, he lifted Yan Xiu up a little.