Fox Demon: Reincarnation of the Ninth Life

Chapter 113: Cheating in the Palace Examination! Overt Conspiracy!

"Ahem, calm down, Baoan, Wan'er."

Zhao Hong, who was sitting on a chair, waved to the boy and girl who had packed their bags and were standing at the door.

"Got it sir, take care of yourself."

"Don't worry, everything is under control!"

The two expressed their confidence in Zhao Hong.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Hong also showed a faint smile on his face.

In his eyes, the appearance of those two people seemed to have never changed, and they were still the innocent children from six years ago.

Time seems to have stopped for them; their faces and expressions are exactly the same as in the past. I really wish time could stop at that moment.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

There were only ten people taking the palace examination this time. The decline of the imperial examination led to fewer and fewer people participating, and those who were truly knowledgeable were even scarcer.

Therefore, very few people can pass the joint examination and participate in the palace examination.

"Chen Baoan, are you nervous?"

On the way, Lu Wan asked Chen Baoan.

"Somewhat."

Chen Baoan replied that to be honest, he was indeed nervous, but not because of the exam, but because of the Ye family.

Originally, he planned to put on the golden hoop after dealing with the enemies in front of the tavern and completely solve all the problems.

However, Zhao Hong blocked it for him this time. He went to Ye's house alone and turned the house upside down.

At one point, Chen Baoan even thought that Zhao Hong did it on purpose.

Maybe it's just an illusion.

"I don't know how the Ye family will target us this time."

Lu Wan mentioned this, and she also understood that the change of the chief examiner was obviously aimed at them.

But what she couldn't understand was how Ye Mian was going to make things difficult for them in the court.

"I don't know, but we should still be more vigilant."

Chen Baoan said lightly.

"So...how are you and that guy doing?"

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit cold, Lu Wan decided to find a topic.

After hearing Lu Wan's words, Chen Baoan was a little dazed and stopped unconsciously.

"Well...I'm just curious."

Seeing the uncertain expression of the person in front of her, Lu Wan immediately explained nervously.

"fine."

Chen Baoan, who had recovered from his shock, waved his hand and took Lu Wan to the government office.

In the capital city, students taking the palace examination go to the imperial court through government agencies, and all physical procedures will also be completed in government agencies.

"So...what kind of person is she?"

Lu Wan smoothed her hair.

"She..."

A hint of tenderness appeared in Chen Baoan's originally nervous eyes. This tenderness was something Lu Wan had never seen in all these years.

He always looked at her with friendship.

He treated Zhao Hong with a look of affection.

He treats guests with a friendly look.

Only now, is there a gentle look in the eyes.

Among them... there are many other complicated emotions.

"She was wearing a white shirt inside and a green dress outside. Although her clothes were simple, they still couldn't hide her exquisite figure."

"Her long purple hair is half tied up, with the rest of her hair falling down behind her. Her middle-parted bangs reveal a special mark on her forehead. When her pair of brown eyes look at you... they have a gentle expression."

When describing her, Chen Baoan spoke more, his tone became gentler, and his expression became more relaxed...

"Really... Then she must be very outstanding, which is why you can't forget her so much."

Lu Wan teased.

"Haha, actually not. Our initial encounter wasn't a good one."

Then he recounted his encounter with Dongfang Huaizhu from beginning to end.

Lu Wan listened with great interest, and without even noticing, a hint of disappointment flashed across her expression.

The two men successfully arrived at the government office, and after a series of complicated body searches, they put on the clothes prepared for them and gathered together with the other eight people.

In a small room, they were not allowed to bring anything, and then officials would take them into the court for the palace examination.

"The next person is your chief examiner, the Lord of Jingcheng, Ye Mian, the head of the Ye family."

Each person had his own official leading him. They first stood together on the ground, looking up, watching Ye Mian slowly walk down the stairs.

"Is this the Lord of the Capital City? He is indeed different."

"I wonder what kind of personality this time's examiner has."

"As expected of the Lord of the Capital City, he is indeed very impressive!"

There was endless praise from the students below, all of which reached Ye Mian's ears.

If it was Ye Mian, she would definitely be very happy and reveal her flaws, but it's a pity that she is Ying Mei now!

Her gaze did not linger on those frail ordinary scholars, and she only looked at Lu Wan a few more times.

The only one who can really make him open his eyes and want to see is Chen Baoan.

She was not disappointed, Chen Baoan was also watching her.

Anger, resentment, murderous intent, and complicated eyes stared at Ying Mei.

"Don't be impatient, little handsome boy. You will suffer when the time comes."

Yingmei covered her mouth to prevent herself from laughing out loud.

"This guy……"

Chen Baoan frowned, feeling increasingly nervous and uneasy.

"Then, please follow me to the court."

Ye Mian's voice reached the ears of all the scholars.

Led by an official each, all the scholars followed Ye Mian into the court.

Along the way, the group passed through many buildings and squares, and Chen Baoan remembered everything he saw.

"A guy who has never seen the world."

A voice came from the scholars. In their eyes, Chen Baoan looked exactly like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

But only Lu Wan knew that he was taking note of the surrounding terrain so that he could escape quickly if anything unexpected happened.

Although escaping from the court will lead to being hunted down by the whole country, but as long as you have the green mountains, you will not be afraid of firewood.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"

Ye Mian knelt on his knees and bowed in front of the dragon throne on the countless steps, even though there was no one on the dragon throne.

"Your Majesty, long live my emperor!"

All the scholars, led by the officials, also knelt down in obeisance.

"Be flat!"

This is what all the ministers in the court said, because it was a palace examination, even without the leadership of His Majesty, the corresponding procedures had to be followed.

"Due to the Emperor's busy internal affairs, Ye Mian will be the chief examiner for this palace examination."

Following the resonant voice of a minister, Ye Mian took a step forward.

He turned around and looked at the scholars, and said:

"Next, we will conduct a final inspection before the exam. Come here!"

Ye Mian took a step forward with his hands, leading the scholar officials.

Ye Mian waved his hand down, and all the officials began to search him again.

Chen Baoan looked puzzled. Didn't he search before? Why search again now?

The next second, he knew the answer.

A small notebook was found in his pocket, which contained notes on miscellaneous books and the Book of Songs.

Chen Baoan was shocked when he saw this, he had never seen such a thing before!

He had never had such a thought before. With his memory, this was totally unnecessary!

Then there is only one reason!

"Jie Jie Jie..."

Is that the sound made by the official? No! Chen Baoan saw a flash of scarlet in the pupils of the official who led him.

Conspiracy!

It's a clear conspiracy!

"Master Ye, I found a notebook on Chen Baoan."

"Huh?! Chen Baoan! Bringing notes to the palace examination is cheating! What do you think of the law of the country?! What do you think of the imperial power?!"

Ye Mian's voice was so loud that it echoed over and over again in the vast court.

Lu Wan looked at Chen Baoan in shock, and then looked at Ye Mian angrily.

"This guy!"

"Chen Baoan! You disregard the laws of the country and despise the imperial power. Do you know your crime?!"

"Sir! The palace examination has not started yet, and I am sure that it is not Chen Baoan's."

Lu Wan was about to explain it, but fell into the abyss the next second.

"No! The examination had already begun when you entered the court. And, you are speaking for him like this, are you his accomplice?"

Ye Mian's voice was teasing, as if everything was within his expectations, or rather, he was just waiting for Lu Wan to speak!

Chen Baoan glared at Ye Mian, they... had been tricked!

. . . . . .

On the other side, in the tavern.

Because of his own leg problems, Zhao Hong closed the pub when Chen Baoan and Lu Wan were not around.

During these six years, he has quit drinking, and when he wants to drink, he just makes a cup of tea.

Today, he forced himself to stand up, and limped to the boiling water with the help of his crutches.

The moment he opened the lid, a strange smell flowed into his nostrils.

"Oh? What a strange thing."

"Poison...?"

Zhao Hong muttered, smiled slightly, and still chose to take it out and make a cup of tea.

The fresh and elegant tea fragrance lingers like silk, lightly permeating the entire space, as if injecting vitality and vigor into the air.

Every scent awakens the dormant taste buds and makes people intoxicated. This tea fragrance seems to have a magical power that can soothe people's inner restlessness and bring tranquility and peace of mind.

Zhao Hong blew a breath and took a sip.

"Mmm... good tea."

Zhao Hong sighed and murmured to himself.

"Next, Baoan will probably go there too."

The sweetness in my mouth suddenly changed, my whole body began to feel hot, and then an unbearable pain spread throughout my body.

A trace of cold sweat appeared on Zhao Hong's forehead, but his expression remained relaxed.

He raised his teacup and drank the tea in it in one gulp.

"Good tea! Ah~"

he roared loudly.

Then blood began to seep out of his body, he vomited blood, and blood came out of his seven orifices.

He could no longer support himself, and fell to the ground with a thud, breathing in less than he exhaled.

'Boom boom boom...'

"Old Zhao, I want to borrow something from you."

An old voice came along with the knock on the door, and he seemed not to have noticed the "Closed" sign hanging above.

He opened the door and walked in as if he was familiar with the place.

"Oh! Lao Zhao! What's wrong with you!"

It was an old man who looked about the same age as Zhao Hong. When he saw Zhao Hong lying on the ground in a pool of blood, he immediately stepped forward to check.

He could no longer feel her pulse, so he went out to seek help immediately.