The people in Baiweiju were already dumbfounded. Such dramas are rare. We have seen fights, and many people use knives, but the rich and powerful people in Kyoto directly started to stir up trouble, and even showed their daggers. You must be so lucky to be able to see such a scene.
Du Ankang was very embarrassed. He failed to stop Bai Li, but was stopped by this young man in white. What's more, his cultivation level should be much better than this young man.
He thought carefully about the sword strike just now, which seemed to simply fly away the dagger in Bai Li's hand, but he was able to react extremely quickly in this critical situation and fly the dagger so accurately. His control over the long sword, The control of power, angle and timing are all very accurate to a terrifying degree.
Du Ankang looked at the boy in white with some approval. If he were in Ye Qinghuan's position, he could do the same. But at Ye Qinghuan's age, he was not sure that he could handle it as perfectly as Ye Qinghuan.
Thinking that the boy in white was the top of the A-list three years ago, Du Ankang felt a little relieved and comforted himself: "The top of the A-list back then should have had such strength."
Qiu Ruoruo turned around and was about to start arguing, but Yu Zhi grabbed her left hand. Yu Zhi did not intend to continue to waste time here and ruin his good mood for the day.
Immediately, Qiu Ruoruo glared at Bai Li fiercely, helped Yu Zhi up and planned to leave.
Under the "escort" of everyone's gaze, Bai Li did not make any move, probably because he was shocked by Ye Qinghuan's words. There are not many rumors about Ye Qinghuan. They all came out about the Qingyun test three years ago. He defeated Bai Yu, Luo Qingshu and others as a dark horse to win the top spot on the A list.
Ye Qinghuan talks very little, but he means what he says.
Qiu Ruoruo and Yu Zhi walked in front, and Ye Qinghuan waited for them to take a few steps before following them.
At this time, a group of people happened to walk in outside the ancient wooden gate, and they met the three of them. One of the young men was wearing a black feathered robe, and he looked very noble, with arrogance hidden between his brows. With his gentle and gentle appearance, it is not difficult for people to recognize that this is the prince who often likes to walk around the streets of Kyoto.
"When I went out today, I heard the magpies in the house calling. I thought that I would meet a noble person today. I never thought it was sister Ruoruo. It is rare for sister Ruoruo to come to Baiweiju."
Qiu Ruoruo just smiled slightly and was not too surprised when she saw the visitor, "His Royal Highness actually came to Baiweiju."
With that said, Qiu Ruoruo introduced Yu Zhi and Ye Qinghuan to each other. Yu Zhi didn't expect that this was the prince in Prince Zhao's palace, so he saluted and exchanged a few words after thinking about it.
The word "Yuzhi" was unfamiliar to Prince Zhao. After being reminded by a servant, Prince Zhao finally remembered that this was the "Shame of Asking" which was extremely famous in Kyoto. Surprisingly, when Qiu Ruoruo walked with Yu Zhi, her cold expression disappeared in a flash, and her enthusiasm for Yu Zhi also inadvertently decreased a bit. On the contrary, Ye Qinghuan aroused his interest. The top spot in Qingyun Examination does not always appear in Qingyun Examination.
Everyone in the A list is appointed by the Emperor of Chu. If no one can get into the A list in the Qingyun examination, then there will no longer be a name written on the A list this time. In the past hundred years, the Qingyun Exam has only been held three times, and the last two were separated by a full sixty years.
Prince Zhao is not overly enthusiastic. It is obviously impossible for him to become a confidant when they meet for the first time. However, Ye Qinghuan's aloofness also exceeded Prince Zhao's expectations. After a few words, the two of them had no idea of continuing the conversation.
Bai Li and the other two lost interest in eating. They took out the daggers and just stepped out of the ancient wooden gate when they saw this group of people.
"I've met His Highness the Crown Prince." Du Ankang saluted, and Bai Li followed suit.
Seeing that it was the Crown Prince of Zhao, some of the people watching the excitement came forward and recounted the conflict between the two sides, without exaggerating. Of course, the more exaggerated this kind of gossip is, the more interesting it will be.
After Prince Zhao heard about it, he really became interested. "Young Master Bai, you should never hit someone under any circumstances. If you bully sister Ruoruo in public, I'm afraid the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division will definitely bully you back."
Qiu Ruoruo is very smart, and this has been spread throughout the capital. Hearing Prince Zhao's words, he frowned slightly. On the surface, he seemed to be speaking for Qiu Ruoruo, but upon closer inspection, he was talking about the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division abusing their power.
Because I hit Qiu Ruoruo, will I be bullied by the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division?
A paradoxical statement but it means something.
Everyone shut up, wondering what Prince Zhao was thinking.
"Indeed, the prince really understands the truth. The Five Cities Military and Horse Division is in charge of all security matters in Kyoto. If there is any instability that affects the palace, Commander Qiu will definitely not be able to bear it. Qiuqiu, you should remind Commander Qiu more often. Yes. Now there are people who even dare to bully you, who dare to hit people if you disagree with them, and are so tyrannical. If it were applied to ordinary people, wouldn't it mean that they could only admit their mistakes in a low voice, and there would be no justice at all? "
Yu Zhi's voice was calm, neither humble nor arrogant, without edge or fear.
"Not only you Qiuqiu, but even if those common people were beaten for no reason, how could the Five Cities Military and Horse Division just stand by and watch?" Yu Zhi, as if he was joking, saluted the prince again and asked respectfully: " What does the prince think?"
Prince Zhao was not displeased at all. Seeing this "Shame of Asking" speak like this, although he did not deliberately target anyone, he still had a smile on his face, but there was some unwarranted confidence in his bones, and he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.
"That's what brother said."
When Prince Zhao knew Yu Zhi's name, he just called him "Xiongtai" because he really didn't want to get involved.
"Kyoto can be peaceful, and Commander Qiu will make great achievements through hard work."
Qiu Ruoruo also picked up the conversation at this moment and said: "It's all thanks to your majesty's good governance and the emperor's blessing. My father dare not say that he has merit."
Prince Zhao laughed, and everyone laughed. This matter has been revealed. After all, in the eyes of everyone, Bai Li was in the wrong. This young man who was deeply valued by Qiu Ruoruo tactfully resolved Prince Zhao's difficulties, so naturally he had no choice but to give up.
Besides, there was Ye Qinghuan beside him. It's already good that Qiu Ruoruo doesn't care.
Prince Zhao invited Qiu Ruoruo to go upstairs for a drink. Qiu Ruoruo knew that Yu Zhi didn't like talking to strangers, so she declined politely and made an appointment to chat together next time. The three of them walked out of Baiweiju.
After this incident, Qiu Ruoruo lost interest in eating, but her stomach kept growling. It was already past noon and she had not eaten any grains, so she was really hungry.
Yu Zhi casually found a wonton stall on the street and waited for the steaming wontons.
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After the show ended, Baiweiju returned to its usual bustle and calmness. It's just that the guests at each table have more to talk about, such as Qiu Ruoruo, Ye Qinghuan, and the young man who was wearing very thin clothes in winter.
Prince Zhao knew Yu Zhi's identity, but it was impossible for him to spread the word that the person Miss Qiu was traveling with was actually the famous "Asker of Disgrace." He poured a cup of warm rice wine and swallowed it slowly. The warm wine entered his stomach and his body felt warmer. Then he said leisurely: "It is said that there are two young masters in the family of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, and they are both the best." It’s amazing. Not to mention the big Bai Yu, being on the top list is naturally amazing, but this little Bai Li..."
The person sitting opposite Prince Zhao was a highly regarded staff member of his sect. He was slightly fat and thought for a while before saying: "The young master of the Bai family is the first among the students admitted to the Qiuzhi Academy this year. He is here based on his talent." I think he will definitely show his prominence in the Qingyun Examination in three years."
Prince Zhao shook his head and put down his wine glass. The waiter on the side naturally added rice wine. "The talent is good, but the temper is bad." In fact, he had heard about the conflict on the way to Baiweju, and deliberately entered Baiweju after the conflict was over. How Bai Li spoke and how he acted were all heard in his ears exactly.
The staff member also laughed. After all, he was only a twelve-year-old child. What could he say to him about enduring peace and quiet for a while? Impulsiveness is what young people should have. The staff member looked at the master opposite him again. The Crown Prince Zhao, who was obviously only eighteen years old, looked more like an adult.
Prince Zhao raised his glass and looked at the snowy scenery of the lake to the east of Baiweiju. He didn't drink, but he put the glass down again, with a trace of doubt on his face.
"Is that young man in sackcloth today really the shameless one in the academy? In terms of his words, he really doesn't look like him."
Prince Zhao recalled every word Yu Zhi said. It seemed calm, but it could invisibly resolve the undercurrent in the depths. Especially Yu Zhi's last sentence, who could say that it was not the case?
The Chu Dynasty was fair.
"Tell me, can anyone really endure such a reputation? If you can't pass the college entrance examination in six years...hehehe"
The staff thought for a while and said: "Of course not. I also glanced at that person a few times, nothing surprising. Maybe... maybe I'm just a little more alert."
Thinking of the calm look on Yu Zhi's face and the behavior that forced him to say "yes", Prince Zhao nodded and said with some disbelief: "Maybe. However, this Ye Qinghuan who appeared in Kyoto should be Qiu Ruo If you are invited here for the mission from the north, I don’t know what kind of good conditions the Qiu family gave Ye Qinghuan to let him come down from Tiandao Mountain."
Prince Zhao has always known that the leader of the A-list is on Mount Tiandao.
The staff hesitated for a while and then said: "The prince's words were a little harsh today."
"Oh?" Prince Zhao raised his eyebrows.
"When the prince heard the news about Baiweiju, he entered the situation. Everyone must have understood the allusion to the Qiu family, and it will be spread to the Qiu family today. This will help the Bai family offend the Qiu family. Not good."
Prince Zhao was silent. He thought he had thought deeply.
"Young Master, don't worry too much. It's just a small conflict. The Qiu family doesn't hold grudges. They are all old foxes. If they hear it, they just pretend they can't hear it."
Prince Zhao raised his glass and gave a toast. "Thank you sir for your advice. This idle prince like me really didn't think of being so careful."
The staff just smiled. Naturally, he could not explain the prince Zhao's thoughts.
The snow scene at Baiweiju East Lake is beautiful, one of the best in Kyoto. But Prince Zhao knew that the most beautiful snow scene was definitely not here, but the city within a city further east of East Lake.
