Chapter 215: Zhao Hong, Your Father Doesn’t Want You Anymore

Chapter 215: Zhao Hong, Your Father Doesn't Want You Anymore

Mo Jingyu and Zhao Hong were standing nearby, listening as the ministers discussed the case.

"These two were the head examiners that day. Why don't you ask them?" Bai Cangming pointed to the two young ones beside him and said.

"That's a good idea. Seventh Prince of Xi Yue, Young Master Zhao, come and tell us what you know." The Minister of Justice waved them over.

"I was in charge of the literary exam. Chen Wensheng and his brother were in my group," Zhao Hong stepped forward and said. "Chen Wensheng is introverted, while Chen Wenbing is irritable. Chen Wensheng liked to manage Chen Wenbing, but Chen Wenbing didn't seem to accept it. So, Chen Wensheng would bring up their parents to educate him, and Chen Wenbing would yield."

"So, the Chen family also quite likes Chen Wensheng." Everyone nodded.

"Chen Wensheng likes to manage Chen Wenbing, but a playboy wouldn't truly yield," Mo Jingyu said.

"I think I understand a bit of what Jingyu means, but not entirely," Ci Xin said.

Ci Xin wanted to hold Xiao Xi'er, but Bai Cangming refused to give her up.

"Hey, this little one, soft and fragrant, makes me want to marry and have a baby too. But if it's a brat, then no, forget it, Xiao Xi'er is the best." Bai Cangming said.

Ruo Xi Baby: 「……」

This guy is something else.

Still, Ruo Xi Baby was truly curious about Bai Cangming. She couldn't see through this person. She only knew that he was definitely not ordinary.

"The poisoning of Lin Er wasn't accidental; it must have been done intentionally," Xiao Yin said.

"According to the investigation along the way, Lin Er was quite good to Chen Wensheng. They even exchanged some literary works on the road. Lin Er seemed to have told Chen Wensheng about how he was replaced after passing the top three in the exam," Bai Yu said.

"Passing the top three but being replaced is a big issue. If it implicates someone in power, once it reaches that person's ears, Lin Er will surely be sentenced to death. The fact that he dared to tell Chen Wensheng this shows that he trusted him. He trusted Chen Wensheng enough to share this secret. It’s a big deal." Prime Minister Lin BuHuai also said.

"No, no, something's wrong with Chen Wensheng!" Ruo Xi Baby suddenly turned to her uncle, waving her little hand and babbling, "Yiyi yaya."

Seeing his niece like this, Xiao Yin immediately walked over and held the little girl in his arms. "Good girl, Xier. Uncle's got you. What are you trying to tell us?"

"Is Xier hungry?" Ci Xin walked over and asked.

"Little Heart, last time I asked you to get the truth charm from Jing En, give it to Chen Wensheng!" Ruo Xi Baby communicated with Ci Xin.

"Where is Chen Wensheng?" Ci Xin asked.

"Currently, he's with the Chen couple. Since Lin Er is also dead and the Chen family has stated they won't pursue the matter anymore, they'll take Chen Wensheng back tomorrow. For now, they're staying together in the examination dormitory, guarded outside. Before tomorrow, it's up to the emperor to decide whether to let them go," Bai Yu said, puzzled. "Your Majesty, I feel that the Chen couple is also a bit strange."

"That makes sense!" Xiao Yin was enlightened by his niece's hint.

Beside him, Xiaoyue also nodded. "Bai Yu, go and bring Chen Wensheng and the Chen couple here. Don't alarm them. Just say they need to cooperate again."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Bai Yu accepted the order and asked Dong Ju to join him.

"Dong Ju, you go and keep Mrs. Chen occupied. Talk more about Chen Wenbing's matter," Xiaoyue said.

Bai Yu and Dong Ju left. The emperor sat in his chair, holding the little one and gently patting her, his brow furrowed in thought.

"Master is going to teach the examinees now," Bai Cangming said, looking at everyone. "It seems this case is about to end. I need to hurry, or else, Emperor, you won't take me with you, right?"

"You know what to do. Zhao Hong, go with the Dean and learn from him." Xiao Yin said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhao Hong immediately ran off with Bai Cangming.

Beidi brought Zhao Yiwen and his wife to Haiyue City, and from then on, Haiyue City became the capital. The task of building the imperial palace was naturally assigned to Beidi and Zhao Yiwen.

As a result, they were constantly busy with construction and had no time for other concerns.

As for Zhao Hong, Zhao Yiwen had already told him, when he entrusted him to Xiao Yue, to become independent.

Originally, Zhao Yiwen had been determined to lead his troops into the imperial city, fully expecting to die.

He had entrusted his son to the Princess Royal to protect him from being implicated.

Unexpectedly, not only did they not die, but his young son was also given important responsibilities and well-cultivated, which made Zhao Yiwen even more relieved, and he no longer worried about his son.

Watching Zhao Hong run off, Imperial Tutor Ci Xin called out loudly, "Zhao Hong, your father’s disowning you!"

"..." The ministers in the room shook their heads, and a few couldn’t help but laugh.

"It is said that Imperial Tutor Ci Xin is very playful. I didn't believe it before, but now I understand."

"Yes, Imperial Tutor Ci Xin is highly talented and has a good personality. His Majesty the Emperor has truly found a gem."

Ci Xin turned to the emperor, grinning, and asked, "So, did you find yourself a gem?"

"Get lost!" Xiao Yin replied with one word.

Soon, the Chen family couple and Chen Wensheng were brought over.

Ruo Xi Baby was held by her uncle, with the little ginseng in her arms and a kitten squatting on the table beside her.

Generally, even if Bai Cangming or Ci Xin held Xiao Xi'er, the kitten would still squat on their shoulders.

However, this emperor, the supreme ruler, was different. The kitten didn’t dare to approach.

The Purple Dragon's true energy was too powerful, and the emperor didn't know how to rein it in. Ordinary animals really wouldn't dare to approach easily.

"We pay our respects to His Majesty, long may he reign!" The Chen family couple and Chen Wensheng knelt and kowtowed.

"Chen Wensheng, what do you think about Great Wei’s invasion and capture of Beiling?" Ci Xin walked over and patted Chen Wensheng on the shoulder, saying, "Don't be afraid, you can speak freely in front of His Majesty."

"This humble subject believes that Beiling has weakened to this point because the old emperor governed the country poorly," Chen Wensheng said.

"Wensheng, don't say it," Mrs. Chen immediately stopped him.

"If the emperor says, let you be the Prime Minister or the Imperial Tutor, what would you do?" Ci Xin asked.

Beside them, Lin BuHuai slightly furrowed his brow, but he knew that Ci Xin was always unrestrained, so he let Ci Xin continue questioning Chen Wensheng.

"If I became the Imperial Tutor," Chen Wensheng immediately stood up and said, "I would overhaul the entire court, bringing in fresh faces to ensure both the emperor and I have better control!"