Chapter 301: Court Examinations (1/2)
Chapter 301: Court Examinations
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
She landed on the deck of the boat lightly with the tips of her toes. She did not make any sound as she landed.
Even so...
In the moment the lady’s toes landed on the deck, seven girls dressed in green surrounded her.
The lady was right in the middle.
”Haha... I heard that Yun Qingwu was unique. I didn’t expect that this is how she greets her guests?” The lady chuckled.
”Since you are a guest, please announce yourself!” A girl in green asked for the identity of the black robed lady.
”That’s true, I am Wu Yuer.” Wu Yuer nodded.
”Wu Yuer?!” The expression of the girl in green changed. When she looked at Wu Yuer, she seemed to tremble slightly.
”It looks like... you know me?” Wu Yuer smiled. Her skin was radiant, almost as if a gentle breeze had just caressed it.
”I don’t know.” The girl in green shook her head.
”Oh, is that right?” Wu Yuer ignored the green girl. She closed her eyes and listened to the music from the boat. ”It looks like Ms Yun has other guests today.”
”How do you know?” The girl in green was shocked.
”It’s not too difficult. One just has to infer from her choice of music.” Wu Yuer began to admire the way the boat was decorated.
All seven girls in green were anxious.
However, none of them moved, allowing Wu Yuer to walk on the deck.
”Can I go in?” Wu Yuer asked after pacing around.
”Since Ms Wu knows that she has an appointment, why don’t you go in?” At that moment, another lady dressed in green walked out.
She was slightly different from the other seven. She had a gold hairpin in her hair. It was quite difficult to notice if one wasn’t paying attention.
”What’s the link?” Wu Yuer asked.
”I see that Ms Wu is prepared today?” The lady in green pressed.
”It’s not really any preparation at all. However, if I don’t see her, I am not going to leave.” Wu Yuer retrieved a cheque. ”I heard that Ms Yun doesn’t meet people receiving a gift first? I can’t possibly break that rule today.”
She flicked her fingers and the cheque flew towards the lady in green.
The expression of the lady in green changed as she grabbed the cheque with both hands. She retreated a few steps, stunned by the impact. However, she suppressed her shock quickly.
”Thank you. However, my lady does not want the cheque.” The girl in green tore up the cheque in her hands.
The torn up pieces of paper floated on the lake, combining with the fallen maple leaves. They looked like snow on the water.
”I have already given you the cheque. Whether she wants it or not is none of my business.” Wu Yuer walked towards the girl in green.
The expressions of the other seven girls changed immediately.
”Woosh!”
Almost simultaneously, all seven of them drew their blades. The blades glimmered icily in the autumn sun.
Wu Yuer stopped.
However, she did not look at the seven girls. Instead, she turned to look at the center of the lake.
There was a light mist on the surface of the water. A faint figure was floating on the surface of the river. Before long, a boat cam into view.
There was no paddle.
A lone youth stood aboard the boat. He wore a white shirt. However, it was impossible to make out his appearance. He was surrounded by fallen maple leaves.
”It’s him?!” Wu Yuer’s expression changed when she saw that boat. She stood rooted to the spot.
At that moment, the music from inside the boat stopped.
The door opened.
Yun Qingwu walked out. She was dressed in white, a veil blocking her face. Her smooth, luscious black hair danced in the wind.
”I see that someone was even earlier than me.” Wu Yuer murmured to herself. This was rather strange. Ordinarily, people would think that she was earlier than the figure on the lake.
”Yes, he is earlier than you.” Yun Qingwu nodded lightly when she heard Wu Yuer. She was clearly in agreement with Wu Yuer’s judgement...
...
The wind in the capital was cold to the touch. It was clear that they were well into autumn.
The date of the court examination had been set. It would be held five days later at the dawn of winter.
This court examinations were one of the grandest in history. Virtually all of the powers on the Rising Dragon Roll were here.
The fourth ranked Wu Feng was the one who caught the most attention.
The reason was simple...
He was a core disciple of one of the four sages.
There was one other reason. Wu Feng had done something recently. After the announcement of the imperial examination results, news of it reached the capital.
Qin Yan, ranked third on the Rising Dragon Roll, had been defeated.
The person who defeated him was Wu Feng.
People were not shocked that Wu Feng defeated Qin Yan. After all, they were only one rank apart.
It was common for the talents to switch places like this, especially near the top.
However, they were all stunned by Wu Feng’s choice of time to do so.
It was only five days from the court examinations.
”Is he not afraid of getting injured?”
This was the first reaction from everyone. However, the fact was, Wu Feng was not injured. Furthermore, he had defeated Qin Yan in three rounds.
Three rounds to defeat Qin Yan.
Wu Feng was now ranked third on the Rising Dragon Roll.
He took over the only contestable spot on the Rising Dragon Roll. He was now second only to Chi Guyan and Nangong Hao.
Of course, this court examinations was the queerest one to date.
After his defeat, Qin Yan withdrew from the examinations.
Seventh ranked Xiang Tianying and eighth ranked Tang Zhongming also announced their withdrawal after the release of the imperial examination results.
The withdrawal of these two candidates were linked to the racing and hunting competition.
However...
People were curious why Xiang Tianying and Tang Zhongming would withdraw instead of trying to get revenge at the court examinations.
After all, their enemy was Fang Zhengzhi.
The wind continued to blow in the city.
It was clearing out some of the dust before the court examinations. However, there was always more dust to take its place.