Chapter 301: Court Examinations (2/2)
Everyone in the city was on their toes.
However, there was one exception. That exception was Fang Zhengzhi.
Over the past few days, Fang Zhengzhi found himself a new hobby. He would bring Ping Yang around to catch people. Yan Xiu would always tag along.
He quickly became one of the most powerful in the city.
Yan Xiu played a huge role in this game.
When some people would hide in their residences, Ping Yang’s voice was more than enough to scare them out.
These people included...
Wen Dabao.
”Young Master Wen, where are we going to eat today?” Fang Zhengzhi looked at the depressed Wen Dabao mockingly.
”Official Fang... will what I say go?” Wen Dabao asked bitterly.
”You have to suggest something to us first. Only after you suggest can we know if it’s acceptable.” Fang Zhengzhi encouraged.
”...” Wen Dabao was on the verge of crying, ”Why don’t you decide, Official Fang?”
”Okay then, I shall decide. Where do you want to go?” Fang Zhengzhi turned to look at Ping Yang.
”Why don’t we go to the Fragrance Restaurant for food then go to the Jade Pavilion for some shopping?” Ping Yang blinked her eyes.
”Not a bad idea. I think that’s fine. What about you?” Fang Zhengzhi nodded solemnly. Then, he turned to look at Yan Xiu.
”Mm.” Yan Xiu nodded lightly.
”Your highness, Young Master Yan, Official Fang, this really will not do. I... I...” Wen Dabao was on the verge of crying.
All of his winnings from the hunting and racing competition were spent over the past two days. Then, his own savings were also emptied.
”No worries, it’s on me this time.” Fang Zhengzhi replied magnanimously.
”...” Wen Dabao was on the verge of crying. He had fallen for this trick before.
Two days ago, Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu had came to look for him.
Wen Dabao was ecstatic. He immediately offered to treat Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu to a good meal.
However, Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.
”It’s on me!”
This caused Wen Dabao to fall this his knees. Fang Zhengzhi was such a good man. He thought that he had made the perfect choice to follow Official Fang.
However, he finally understood what Fang Zhengzhi meant by treating.
In short...
It was bullying.
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu would order whilst Wen Dabao would pay.
Afterwards, Wen Dabao learnt his lesson. He hid within his residence and did not greet any guests. However, he could not escape Ping Yang.
Wen Dabao realized that after he went into hiding, there were even more people who came over for meals.
”Dabao!” A male walked out from the residence.
”Father? Why are you out here?” Wen Dabao was slightly stunned.
”Nothing much. My memory is failing me recently. I dropped some silvers a few days ago but I can’t seem to find them now. Aish... so I decided to come out here and take a look.
”Dropped silvers in the yard?!” Wen Dabao’s eyes brightened. However, why would his father come to his residence to look for silvers he dropped in his own yard.
However, he did not say this out loud.
Because...
That would only result in a beating.
”Mm, I will go look for it along the streets. I will be off for now.” The middle aged man left.
Wen Dabao’s eyes glimmered when the middle aged man left. There are silvers in the yard? Hahaha... there are silvers!
...
Three days passed very quickly.
It was only two days from the court examinations. All of the talents began to stay home as they made their final preparations for the court examinations.
At this moment...
A piece of news reached the capital.
This news was simple. It consisted of only one sentence - ”Nangong Hao announces his participation in the court examinations!”
”Nangong Hao is going to participate?!”
”Is this real?”
”Of course it is. This news came from the imperial academy.”
”If Nangong Hao participates, will Fang Zhengzhi have the chance to top the exam?”
”What rubbish. Even if Nangong Hao doesn’t participate, Fang Zhengzhi would not have a chance! There is still Wu Feng! Don’t forget that he defeated Qin Yan in three rounds! Fang Zhengzhi’s battle against Xiang Tianying and Tang Zhongming is not even a feat worth mentioning.”
”That’s true. I am really looking forward to the court examinations!”
Discussions continued throughout all corners of the city.
At the same time, a few cavalry sped past the gates to the city. They headed straight for the palace at neckbreaking speeds.
”It’s the Dragon Protection Squad!”
”I wonder what news it is now?”
”Anything that would cause the Dragon Protection Squad to rush to the capital in this manner is extraordinary.”
Everyone on the streets began guessing upon seeing the Dragon Protection Squad.
Fang Zhengzhi, who was with Yan Xiu and Ping Yang, happened to see the Dragon Protection Squad. However, he was not curious at all.
Because...
He did not recognize them at all.
However, Ping Yang’s eyes brightened almost immediately.
”Hey, look, it’s the Dragon Protection Squad. I wonder why they are rushing?” Ping Yang screamed in anticipation.
”Dragon Protection Squad?” Yan Xiu also turned to look at the speeding cavalry. His expression changed slightly.
However, he recovered quickly.
Then...
Yan Xiu raised his head and looked into the blue sky and the clouds, seemingly deep in thought.
”Hey, where are we going now?” Wen Dabao rushed over from the restaurant after settling the bill.
However, this time, Wen Dabao was not depressed. On the other hand, he looked quite happy to settle this bill.
”Fang Zhengzhi, do you want to go and play at the palace?” Ping Yang looked at Wen Dabao scornfully. Then, she smirked at Fang Zhengzhi.