Chapter 319: Let’s fail together (1/2)
Chapter 319: Let’s fail together
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
Years of studying...
They had gone through so many examinations before making it here. Some people had taken five or six editions to get to this point.
”Quickly quickly. The results are about to be announced. Let’s find a good position.”
”I wonder what the results will be like?”
”I heard that Wu Feng met with the Emperor. The other talents didn’t say much so I think Wu Feng will probably be in the top three.”
”I heard that Fang Zhengzhi didn’t get the decree. I think he is going to fail?”
”Even if he doesn’t fail, Nangong Hao is bound to top the examination.”
”That is true!”
All of the talents began to discuss their predictions for this edition of the court examinations. After all, it had captured the attention of everyone in the capital.
Nangong Hao was ranked second on the Rising Dragon Roll. He was the top talent in the Great Xia Dynasty four years ago. Then, there was Wu Feng, one of the core disciples of the Clear Water Sage.
Then there was Yan Xiu, someone who had demonstrated unprecedented abilities. Then there was Fang Zhengzhi, the top scorer in the imperial examinations.
Discussions engulfed the entire capital.
The entrance to the palace was packed with throngs of people. Everyone wanted to be the first to hear the news.
Two rows of guards in golden armor stood beside the Imperial Decree Hall. They all held gleaming spears, their expressions solemn.
All of the officials stood in the middle of the guards. Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping stood at the head of all the officials.
All of the candidates awaiting the results stood at a point 500m away from the entrance. All of them craned their necks.
Yan Xiu stood in the middle of all the other candidates. His expression was cold even as he scanned his surroundings.
Fang Zhengzhi did not return last night.
He was not too surprised by that. Perhaps Fang Zhengzhi was tired after listening to the music so he crashed at the loft.
But...
The time for the announcement of results had come... but Fang Zhengzhi was still nowhere to be seen.
Even though Yan Xiu found Fang Zhengzhi quite willful, but he knew Fang Zhengzhi would not make a mistake like this.
The announcement of results was too important an event to miss.
”Where the hell is he?” Yan Xiu looked at the entrance to the palace, anxiety building up in his eyes. However, before the results were announced, he could not leave.
He could only wait.
He could only wait for Fang Zhengzhi to arrive.
Wu Feng was quite happy. Even though there were a few setbacks along the way, they were insignificant. They did not dampen his spirit in the grand scheme of things.
Of course, he was most happy about the fact that...
Fang Zhengzhi was absent!!
This was fantastic news.
Wu Feng had always heard rumors that Fang Zhengzhi was very courageous. He would stand up to the other officials in court, even telling them off at times,
However, not coming to the announcement of the results was quite audacious.
A night of fun...
Go and have your fun!
”Fang Zhengzhi didn’t come? I wonder what he’s up to?”
”I heard that he went to the Intellectual Loft last night. Immortal Tune even invited him to her chambers. Maybe he didn’t get any rest last night so he can’t wake up? Hahaha...”
”I think he doesn’t dare to come?”
”Young Master Qin hit the nail on the head. Fang Zhengzhi did not meet with the Emperor, so I am sure he will fail this time. It is only normal that he would not come to the results announcement, but...”
”But what?”
”It is a pity that Ms Immortal Tune would have to bear with him.”
”Hahaha, but I don’t think Fang Zhengzhi is even at the Intellectual Loft, I think he already found somewhere to hide?”
”Hahaha...”
All of the other candidates also realized Fang Zhengzhi’s absence. As such, they began to discuss it animatedly.
Wu Feng was also smirking. He thought that Fang Zhengzhi was hiding. He would never believe that Fang Zhengzhi overslept.
The more he thought about it, the better he felt. He scanned the crowd and saw someone...
Nangong Hao.
Nangong Hao wore a white shirt. However, the blood on the shirt was gone. It was unclear whether it was washed off or if this was a new set.
It was slightly dusty, but it still shone in the light.
Nangong Hao’s eyes were bright like the sun. Yet, they also revealed an arrogant aura.
One could see the brightness in his eyes, but no one could get close to him. One could only admire him from a distance.