The prince kneels every day. Has the princess forgiven him today?

Master Du's face was filled with displeasure. "Why is there a mistake? You know it!"

The court has been in turmoil recently. Su Xunyao has been detained in the Dali Temple, and Song Wenyi has not found any substantial evidence.

In order to please Prime Minister Su, these people even planned to hold a test!

If Su Xunyao passed the imperial examination and Song Wenyi had no solid evidence, he would have to let him go for both moral and legal reasons.

How shameless!

Mr. Du is a great scholar of our time, and he has always held great weight in the hearts of talented scholars. Moreover, what he said was such an unfair and unjust thing.

Everyone believed it about 80% and gathered in front of the notice board to demand an explanation.

When Lord Qi announced the results, he was shocked.

He lowered his voice and said to Master Du, "Master, have you ever thought about the consequences of your actions? If this dirty water is thrown down, you will also be splashed all over yourself."

"Are you still threatening me?"

Mr. Du's eyes were cold and his voice was not low at all.

After hearing this, everyone became even angrier and accused Lord Qi of bullying others by abusing his power!

Everyone was spitting, almost drowning Lord Qi, and no one knew how to solve this dilemma.

"Quiet!"

A solemn figure walked over from not far away. It was the Minister of Rites, Mr. Ren. He was not wearing an official uniform, so he must have just happened to pass by.

The Minister of Rites, having just heard some of the situation, said bluntly, "If Master Du has doubts about the list, shouldn't he have provided evidence? Why is he just making a false accusation based on his own words?"

This is clearly on Su Xunyao's side.

Song Xiwan's eyes darkened slightly.

Master Du questioned in public that this matter must have a result, otherwise the Master's reputation would be damaged, and this was for her.

Song Xiwan exchanged a look with his eldest brother, signaling him to go find his father.

Song Junling understood and took action immediately.

Master Du retorted with a sullen face, "As the master of Yunhe Academy, I know the students' abilities best. It's impossible for Su Xunyao to be the top scorer in the imperial examination."

"Oh? Miss Su can't be. Then who does Master Du think is the best candidate for the championship? Could it be Miss Song next to you? I heard that she is Master Du's direct disciple?"

The Minister of Rites asked questions one after another, secretly guiding Master Du to do this all for Song Xiwan.

The situation suddenly turned around!

Everyone looked surprised. When did Master Du start accepting disciples?

Master Du looked at him coldly, his momentum undiminished. "So what?"

This actually shocked the Minister of Rites so much that his expression faltered slightly, and his subsequent sarcasm intensified, "Master Du was once the Grand Tutor, yet now he's being so indiscriminate for a disciple!"

"Who is so shameless? We'll find out after we investigate. I will definitely ask the Emperor to review the two examination papers to see who deserves the top prize."

Mr. Du's confident words and determined expression helped him regain the trust of many people.

The Minister of Rites gritted his teeth in anger!

How dare a mere former Grand Tutor challenge him?

"Master, think carefully. If this gets to the bottom of it, don't let your reputation of so many years be ruined in one fell swoop."

"What a joke! How could I be afraid?"

Mr. Du retorted every word.

The Minister of Rites believed in Su Xunyao's ability from the bottom of his heart. The last time in the branch school, it was just because Song Xiwan was lucky and had the help of Master Du that he won.

This imperial examination requires a lot of background. How can Song Xiwan, who has been living away from home since childhood, compare with him?

The Minister of Rites immediately wanted to go to the palace to report the matter and ask the emperor to destroy the prestige of the former Grand Tutor, but Lord Qi kept winking at him.

The Minister of Rites paused.

What does this mean?

Master Qi mouthed, "Absolutely not."

The Minister of Rites has been able to hold his current position, which means he must have extraordinary vision. He immediately understood the meaning behind the four words "Lord Qi".

The results of the imperial examination were really tampered with?

How dare they!?

The Minister of Rites felt a little defeated, and his face turned pale. He shouldn't have come in to join in the fun and meddle in other people's business!

Master Du glanced over with a cold gaze and urged: "Come on, I will follow you into the palace now."

"Wait a minute!"

The Minister of Rites stopped him abruptly, gritting his teeth and saying, "How can you bother the Emperor with such a trivial matter? Do you have any evidence?"

Master Du narrowed his sharp eyes, "Are you afraid?"

Song Xiwan clearly saw the Minister of Rites and Lord Qi communicating secretly, and was also surprised. Did they really do something?

This is no small matter.

The Minister of Rites said angrily, "Nonsense! I was just asking you to think carefully. You slandered so many officials without any evidence. Master Du cannot bear this responsibility."

"If you check, you'll have evidence."

A cold voice suddenly sounded.

Song Xiwan was shocked!

The others all looked sideways, and then showed expressions of astonishment.

"King Xuan is here!"

Song Xiwan's heartbeat quickened involuntarily. She slowly turned her stiff body and looked into those familiar dark eyes.

Xie Chengqian must have just returned, he was still wearing riding clothes, and his hair was still stained with wind and sand.

I haven't seen him for more than half a month.

Song Xiwan felt a little aggrieved.

Whenever she felt overwhelmed, Song Xiwan always thought that it would be great if Xie Chengqian was here. They had shared memories of their past lives, and he could understand her.

But she waited for a long time.

When Xie Chengqian's gaze fell on the figure he had missed for a long time, the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

If there weren't so many people around, he really wanted to jump off his horse and hug her in his arms.

"Your Highness has arrived at just the right time. I believe there must be something fishy about the results of this examination. I must investigate thoroughly and give justice to the students of the Great Xia Nation."

Master Du took the opportunity to take a half step forward and bowed to make a request.

The Minister of Rites looked stiff.

This old tutor is so annoying!

Xie Chengqian cast a cold gaze upon Master Qi, and said without refusing to allow for any argument, "Master has always been a man of talent, and he is also a renowned and reputable teacher at Yunhe Academy. He wouldn't raise such doubts for no reason."

The Minister of Rites and Lord Qi were both shocked. Prince Xuan was standing on Master Du's side!

Master Du breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your trust."

"It just so happens that I also need to go to the palace to see my father. My two lords, please come together."

The Minister of Rites' scalp tingled. He hurriedly said, "Your Highness, this matter has nothing to do with me. I am not one of the people who graded the examination papers."

Xie Chengqian's eyes were cold and indifferent. "I heard everything Lord Ren said just now. Since you are dissatisfied with Master Du's words, why not go to the palace together to confront him?"

There are so many things that cannot be done here!

"Your humble servant..."

"Or does Lord Ren think that I cannot invite you?"

Xie Chengqian's icy voice interrupted his defense, and when everyone heard it, they didn't dare to breathe.

The prince’s aura is really scary!

The Minister of Rites' eyelids twitched, and he quickly denied it, "Your Highness, please calm down. I have absolutely no such thoughts."

"Then please."

Xie Chengqian didn't give him another chance to explain himself and asked Mu Yun to invite the person to the palace.

The Minister of Rites and Lord Qi both looked dejected and could only accept their fate.

Master Du snorted softly and said to Song Xiwan, "Let's go. I want to see how Su Xunyao can defeat you."

Song Xiwan looked helpless and was about to say something when Xie Chengqian appeared in front of her.