Chapter 324: Voice from hell (1/2)

Chapter 324: Voice from hell

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

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There were a few men in black who ran to the Intellectual Loft as news of the court examination results spread throughout the city.

They ran straight to the roof of the Intellectual Loft.

In one of the antiquated rooms within, a lady in a black dress sat behind a study table holding a letter in her hand.

This table was completely empty, a far cry from what it was the previous evening.

”Master!” Before long, a voice could be heard at the door. Then, a servant in a black dress entered.

”What is it?” The lady in black asked flatly.

”Master, Young Master Fang and Nangong Hao are tied for first!” The servant bowed and replied.

”Tied for first?” The lady in black was visibly surprised.

”Yes, the news is currently being spread throughout the city and to the surrounding villages.” The servant confirmed.

The lady in black nodded as she looked out the window. Her eyes glimmered. ”Never did I expect that this shameless fellow could draw with Nangong Hao! It’s a draw... did the rules of the court examinations change for him?”

”Master, what do we do now?”

”We follow our original plan.”

”But... Master, the Intellectual Loft represents decades of hard work by the owner. Furthermore, it is the information source for the entire capital, are we really going to...” The servant in black stopped herself in her tracks.

”Are you questioning my decision?” The lady in black frowned as she looked at the servant.

”I do not dare!” The servant fell to her knees without a second word.

”I want all our operatives out of the city within 15 minutes.”

”Yes!”

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A light autumn breeze blew through the city. The atmosphere around the Imperial Decree Hall was tense.

Emperor Lin Mubai looked at all of the candidates, rage building in his eyes. An intimidating aura emanated from his body once again.

”Where is Fang Zhengzhi?!”

”Your highness, I heard that Official Fang was at the district of fireworks last night. I heard that he spent the night with the top girl in the Intellectual Loft. I am afraid...” An official stepped out.

”What is it?” Emperor Lin Mubai’s gaze turned icy.

”I’m afraid he hasn’t woken up.”

”Rubbish!”

”I do not think that Fang Zhengzhi is still asleep. In fact, I think that Fang Zhengzhi has left the Intellectual Loft!” An icy voice rang out.

Then, a figure walked out from the crowd.

He wore an elegant robe and held a fan in his hand.

”Yan Xiu?!”

All of the candidates recognized the person instantly.

Everyone held their breath when the Emperor raged. However, Yan Xiu still decided to step forward.

Because, he was Yan Xiu.

”Young Master Yan, we know that you are friends with Fang Zhengzhi. However, that does not mean that you can protect him and speak rubbish!” The officials were slightly shocked to see Yan Xiu step forward.

All of the other officials also shook their head lightly when they saw Yan Xiu.

”I believe that Fang Zhengzhi is not someone who will be late.” Yan Xiu was unaffected by the looks he got from the other officials.

”Haha... Young Master Yan, we would have bought any other reason. But saying that Fang Zhengzhi is never late? Will we believe it?”

”Exactly. We know that you are helping him. However, this is not the first time Fang Zhengzhi has been late.”

”Has Young Master Yan forgot about the incident in the throne room?”

All of the officials chuckled when they heard this. Fang Zhengzhi is never late? Despite being ordered to meet the Emperor after coming out of the World of the Sage, Fang Zhengzhi made them wait for a whole hour, claiming that he was still eating.

That was something none of the officials forgot.

”Young Master Yan, do you have any evidence to show that Fang Zhengzhi is not in the Intellectual Loft?” The Minister of Rites stepped forward.

Fang Zhengzhi had antagonized him during the hunting and racing competition.

Of course, this was not the reason why he risked stepping out today. He did so because he knew Fang Zhengzhi had a token.

That token was for Fang Zhengzhi to go to the Ministry of Rites.

He had no idea why the Emperor made such an arrangement...

However, he knew that if Fang Zhengzhi really entered the Ministry of Rites, there would be no way of predicting what would happen.

”I do not!” Yan Xiu shook his head.

”Since you don’t have any evidence, isn’t it inappropriate for you to step out this way? Even though you are from a noble family, you are not an official yet.” The Minister of Rites nodded.

Yan Xiu was silent. He knew that his actions were inappropriate. In fact, he could be charged for this.

But could he not step forward?

He couldn’t.

He decided to step forward, regardless of the consequences.

”It’s okay!” Emperor Lin Mubai waved his hand when he saw Yan Xiu fal silent. ”Yan Xiu knows Fang Zhengzhi well. I am not surprised that he’s stepped forward today.”

”The Emperor is merciful!” The Minister of Rites replied respectfully. Then, he turned to Yan Xiu. ”Young Master Yan, you should not take advantage of the Emperor’s kindness. I invite you to step back into position.”

Yan Xiu looked at the Minister of Rites, then back at Emperor Lin Mubai. He tightened his grip on the fan, a flash of determination in his eyes.

”I would like to request for permission to go look for Fang Zhengzhi. I am sure something has happened to him!”

All of the officials were stunned. They never expected Yan Xiu to forget the big picture just because of Fang Zhengzhi.

”Young Master Yan, you may be of noble origin, but you must remember your status here! You are a candidate!”

”Let the Emperor settle the issue. Young Master Yan, you should just concern yourself with your own affairs.”

”Young Master Yan, get back in line!”

All of the officials began to advise Yan Xiu. They did not want to see someone with such a bright future ruin himself in a moment of folly.

The Emperor was already furious. He only pardoned Yan Xiu because of his noble blood. To push his luck was unwise.

”I also do not think that Fang Zhengzhi would be absent without reason!” At this moment, another voice rang out. This voice was extremely close to the officials.

All of their gazes froze.

They turned to look at the figure at the entrance to the Imperial Decree Hall.

The figure was in a white shirt, hi expression calm.

This was Nangong Hao, the top of the court theory examination. He was neither an official nor of noble blood. Yet, when he spoke, all of the officials fell silent.

The reason why...