Splendid Twins

Si Qing asked the old beggar for the exit of the dark alley, and pulled the young man forward regardless of anything. The sound of chaotic footsteps echoed on the stone road. The two of them were like brothers in distress on the road to escape.

Behind them, several young men in fine clothes, who usually lived a life of luxury, were now stumbling after them like clumsy ducks.

Everyone's panting was particularly clear in the silent night, and their faces turned red due to the intense running.

There was resentment and anger in their eyes. They understood better than anyone that trouble comes from their mouths, but they just couldn't control their mouths!

"stop!"

"Stop, you fucking stop right there!"

"Don't let me catch you!!"

"..."

The young man was pulled forward by Si Qing, like a fallen leaf swept by the wind, and he was unable to control himself and ran wildly in the narrow alleys.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, falling on the hand that was tightly holding his arm, dangerous and deep.

Gradually, there was no sound behind, and only two slightly gasping breaths remained in the air.

Finally seeing the light, Si Qing stopped and let go of his hand. There was a lot of noise and lights in front of him.

"Feel sorry……"

"Feel sorry……"

At the same time as Si Qing spoke, the young man also spoke. After a moment of silence, they both smiled.

Young people spoke first:

"Thank you for your rescue, brother. Otherwise... there would be a bloodbath in the capital tonight."

There was a hint of danger in his voice, and his posture was as straight as a pine tree. Although his clothes were a little messy, they still couldn't conceal the powerful aura emanating from him.

When Si Qing heard this, his eyes tightened and his eyelids flickered:

"I'm sorry, I took the initiative. I hope..."

The young man waved his hand: "No, it's all thanks to you. You...are you also going to Beijing to take the imperial examination?"

Si Qing looked down at his gown, then looked at the other person, who was also dressed like a student.

"That's right. My surname is Si, and my given name is Qing. I don't know you, brother..."

"My surname is Huang, and I'm the fifth child. Just call me Fifth Brother."

Before Si Qing could speak, Huang Wu glanced outside and said mysteriously in a low voice:

"Do you know why they arrested me?"

Si Qing shook his head in silence. He was a person who never meddles in other people's business. He didn't know why he suddenly got so excited...

Under the dim light, Huang Wu's eyes moved slightly, and he spoke in a deep voice with a hint of urgency:

"I heard they had a way to get me into high school, so I thought... I'd spend some money."

Before he could finish his words, Si Qing interrupted him sharply:

"Ridiculous! This is dangerous!"

The sonorous voice echoed all around, dissipating the gloom in Huang Wu's eyes a little.

Si Qing looked directly into the other person's eyes and continued:

"Fifth brother, you and I are scholars. The purpose of studying is to be pragmatic and seek truth, not to take shortcuts, seek personal gain, or buy and sell official positions. What a ridiculous behavior! This is not only disrespectful to yourself, but also irresponsible to the people and disloyal to His Majesty!"

Huang Wu raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard these words, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He thought he could trick him into doing something, but this little brother in front of him was really naive...

"Fifth brother is narrow-minded. I feel enlightened after hearing your words. But it's getting late now, so... I won't bother you any more."

Si Qing clenched his hanging hands tightly. It is most taboo for people to speak too deeply to someone they just met. He shouldn't let himself blurt out such words.

In the quiet night, Huang Wu took a few steps forward, as if he remembered something, and turned to look at Si Qing. His voice was gentle and powerful:

"May your path to the imperial examination be smooth and your writing be brilliant. Fifth brother wishes you success in the imperial examinations, and may you become famous and well-known, and become a pillar of the court and a blessing to the people."

After saying that, he turned around and strode away. The night was as dark as ink, swallowing up his back.

Huang Wu's face looked extremely ugly, like the sky covered with dark clouds, depressing and heavy.

His fingers trembled slightly due to the force, and his heart seemed to be burning with anger. It was really great that such a dirty deal as buying and selling official positions was happening right under his nose!

This is an insult to the imperial court and even more of a provocation to him as the emperor!

"Master."

The secret guard quietly landed behind him and sent out a signal that he had found someone.

Eunuch Tao ran all the way here and was almost crying for joy. The big rock in his heart finally fell to the ground, and a look of relief appeared on his face.

However, before he could open his mouth, a strong murderous intent blew in his face like a cold wind, making him shiver instantly.

I immediately realized that the emperor was extremely angry at the moment!

The people who followed immediately restrained their expressions, and the joy on their faces was instantly replaced by respect and caution.

Eunuch Tao bowed respectfully and said in a humble and cautious tone:

"Your Majesty, I have finally found you."

"Go back to the palace!"

The emperor's first incognito visit ended in failure. The emperor was furious and must see blood!

The night in Shangjing City gradually quieted down. After the hustle and bustle, there was a deep tranquility.

Si Yao and Lan Ying walked around the night market, holding several kinds of snacks and waiting for Si Qing on the street. Lan Ying had just seen Si Yao's appetite tonight, and said with some surprise in her eyes:

"Miss, where have you eaten?"

Si Yao swallowed the food in his mouth and spoke slowly:

"In my stomach. I'm strong, so I eat a lot."

"Then you are at home..."

"Oh, I can't eat enough of the food I like, and I can only make do with the food I don't like."

Si Yao said as he looked into the distance:

"My brother won't be lost..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Si Qing approaching from afar. Seeing the postures of the two people, especially Si Yao, he was silent for a moment and then spoke:

"Didn't you have enough for dinner?"

Si Yao shook her head:

"I'm full. Dinner is dinner, and midnight snack belongs to another stomach."

Si Qing: ………

"Go back."

Si Qing took the food from Si Yao's hand and said in a low voice:

"Eating too much is bad for your health. We'll be here for a few more days. You can eat slowly, okay?"

Si Yao: "Okay."

The three of them walked in the night back to the courtyard they had just rented. The courtyard had two bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen. Si Qing had one room. Lan Ying wanted to go out and stay outside, but Si Yao held her back. She was not a real rich lady, so how could she accept two people living in the same room?

Si Qing tossed and turned and couldn't sleep because of the accident tonight. Finally, he got up reluctantly, lit a candle, and opened the book to study carefully in the dim flickering light.

What he didn't know was that he was not the only one who couldn't sleep tonight. The entire palace was brightly lit, especially in the imperial study. From time to time, the crisp sound of porcelain falling to the ground could be heard, accompanied by the uncontrollable roar of a man!

Several ministers in charge of the imperial examination were summoned to the palace overnight without any prior preparation and were forced to endure the emperor's wrath!

After a long while, the emperor calmed down his anger and immediately ordered a new test question, without considering that there was only one day left until the imperial examination!