"Husband!"
As soon as Yang Fan left the Imperial Academy, Wu Meiniang ran over, followed by Xiao Shiyun and Wu Shun who looked excited.
Yang Fan has been extremely bored these days, and Wu Meiniang and the other girls are also anxiously waiting outside.
Although Yang Fangui was the Minister of Rites, many nobles always criticized Yang Fan for this position because he was trying to flatter the emperor.
What's more, rumors about the bet between Xu Zhang and others and Yang Fan spread in Chang'an. Although they knew that Yang Fan never fought a battle that was uncertain, who knew if there would be any eventuality?
Soon, Xiao Shiyun asked what the girls were thinking: "Husband, how was this exam?"
Yang Fan nodded: "It's not bad!"
When Wu Meiniang heard this, she was very excited: "I just saw other candidates coming out who were very anxious, and I was still a little worried. Now that my husband is calm and relaxed, I am completely relieved!"
Helan Minyue, who was being held by Wu Shun, immediately said sharply: "Minyue knows that daddy is the most powerful, and she has long told my mother and aunt not to worry!"
He hugged Helan Minyue and took a sip of her sweet cheek. Yang Fan jokingly said: "My Minyue is still smarter, but your mother and aunt know best how powerful your father and I are." !”
"Really? Why are my mother and aunt still so worried?" Helan Minyue looked at Wu Meiniang and the girls innocently and asked.
Hearing Yang Fan's pointed words and seeing He Lan Minyue's serious look, Wu Meiniang's pretty white faces turned red.
They secretly groaned in their hearts and used the two-finger Zen magic skill one after another. Yang Fan was really bad!
Suddenly, Yang Fan felt painful and happy.
Wu Meiniang and the other two girls are as charming as flowers, Yang Fan is handsome and handsome, Helan Minyue is cute and cute, and the family's warm appearance makes others envious.
Some candidates who didn't know Wu Meiniang and the girls were dumbfounded!
Meeting such a beautiful woman is usually a rare blessing, but now I saw three of them at once, and they couldn't help but stop and watch.
If Wu Meiniang and the girls were not accompanied by a group of vicious guards, who were not easy to mess with at first glance, these pretentious candidates might have come forward to strike up a conversation!
However, she became even more jealous of Yang Fan's beauty.
Some candidates who didn't know Yang Fan even started talking about it.
"Who is that boy? How can he win the favor of three immortals?"
"Yes, he may be another playboy who relies on his father's influence."
"Well, that boy looks like an embroidered pillow at first glance. How about we go ask him for one? With our status, the boy doesn't dare to refuse even if we think about it."
…
When these people were discussing, some people who knew Yang Fan were frightened.
Even Yang Fan's woman dares to have thoughts. Isn't it because the old man is seeking death by eating arsenic?
You must know that Yang Fan dares to fight even the prince for a woman. You children of aristocratic families who rely on your fathers are nothing!
If he hadn't been friends with some of them, he would have run away long ago.
So he bit the bullet and quickly reminded: "Are you looking for death? How dare you even discuss it with Marquis Zhongyi?"
After saying that, he turned around and left without looking back.
He has fulfilled his obligation to remind him. If these people don't listen, it's none of his business.
The candidates who were scheming were suddenly dumbfounded. They didn't expect that this was Yang Fan, the Marquis of Zhongyi.
I and others actually want to seize food from the tiger's mouth. Isn't this looking for death?
Yang Fan is not only famous all over the world for his heroism, but also for his stupidity!
Seeing that Yang Fan didn't notice their prying eyes, he quickly put away the thoughts in his mind.
But when Yang Fan raised his head and looked at them, these people were so scared that they ran away like rabbits, which made Yang Fan confused.
Just when Yang Fan wanted to go home to vent his grievances for several days, there was a sound of misfortune in the distance.
Subconsciously, I looked up and saw a group of people in official uniforms walking towards the Imperial Academy...
Some candidates who were watching the fun also came back!
"Have you heard that something happened in this imperial examination?"
At this moment, some uninformed people immediately asked: "What happened?"
The man just now said proudly: "This imperial examination is haunted. It is said that one of the candidates died!"
Someone retorted disapprovingly: "What does it mean if a candidate dies? The test questions this time are so difficult. Could it be that someone committed suicide because he couldn't answer the question? What does this have to do with being haunted?"
"That's right! There was lightning and thunder on the second day of the exam. Although it was a bit scary, it was just spring thunder. It couldn't be related to being haunted, right?" Someone next to him immediately shouted.
The person who started the topic had a look of contempt on his face: "Don't you know this? According to Yizuo, the candidate died after the exam on the first day, but he didn't find out."
"The candidate's exam paper has not even been answered for three days. What if it's not haunted?"
"And the candidates and examiners next to me didn't notice that there was one person missing. Do you think it's strange?"
At this time, someone else raised a question: "Could it be that someone killed the examinee and deliberately faked the scene."
People who know some rumors are convinced: "Although it is possible, it is impossible to do it because the handwriting on the test paper was written by the deceased candidate."
"To achieve this, the candidates must cooperate on their own, but who has the courage to make fun of their own lives?"
"What's more, no suspect could be found at the scene. He was just a headless eucalyptus."
The eyes of the person next to him lit up and he said excitedly: "Doesn't that mean that the imperial examination will be cancelled?"
Many people looked confused and asked: "What do you mean?"
The man immediately explained: "Since there is no murderer, it means that this matter was caused by God. Maybe even God can't stand the reform of the imperial examination, so he issued a warning sign."
All the candidates showed expressions of sudden realization.
Some students who had done poorly in the exam suddenly showed expressions of joy.
As long as this incident is a warning sign from heaven, they can jointly petition to restore the previous imperial examination system.
By then, wouldn’t it be the children of the aristocratic families who have the final say?
Someone else asked: "I heard that the deceased candidate was Yang Fan, who bet with Marquis Zhongyi. Do you think it was Xu Zhang who committed suicide because he thought there was no chance of winning?"
Someone from the horse people retorted: "He dares to commit suicide? Xu Zhang is like a woman. He doesn't even dare to kill a chicken, but he still commits suicide? Don't be kidding me."
"But that's what the rumors say!"
"Huh, it's just that some people don't want to admit that this is a warning from God due to the reform of the imperial examination. But there is no use in not wanting to admit it. The Imperial Commission has already signed a petition. As long as no other reasons can be found after investigation, His Majesty will always give a warning. Explain that the imperial examination reform must be suspended."
"If His Majesty asked Marquis Zhongyi to investigate this case, do you think there would be a change? When King Wu was assassinated, no one else could do anything. It only took a few days for Marquis Zhongyi to solve the case. It is simply incredible."
"Haha, you don't have to worry. Once Xu Zhang dies, Marquis Zhongyi will be the most suspicious. Do you think he can still lead the investigation?"
"Yes, it seems that the reform of the imperial examination is the culprit..."
Everyone said something to each other, and the discussion was abuzz.
According to what they mean, the imperial examination reform will definitely fail.
Wu Meiniang's big eyes flashed as she listened, showing a thoughtful look. She looked at Yang Fan and sighed: "Husband, it seems that trouble is coming."
Xiao Shiyun also saw a clue and asked: "Husband, do you think His Majesty will change his mind?"
Compared to other people's words, they are still more willing to believe in Yang Fan's judgment.
Hearing this, Yang Fan sighed, "I don't know either. According to them, this was just discovered and now it has been widely spread. How is it possible if no one pushes it further?"
Wu Meiniang consoled her: "Husband, this case should have been sent to Dali Temple. It has nothing to do with you anyway. The results should be available within a few days."
"As long as the truth comes out, there is nothing that some people can do to stop the reform of the imperial examination! But once the truth is not found, no one can protect the reform of the imperial examination..."
After a pause, Wu Meiniang continued: "However, from my perspective, there are many doubts about this case... Maybe there is really a big problem with this case itself."
The more urgent some things are, the clearer they are about the inside story.
And someone just said that, so there is basically a real problem.
Couldn't those people really see it just now?
actually not!
The reason why they didn't say anything was just because the reform of the imperial examination touched their interests.
Just when he was about to say something, the eunuch from the palace came to deliver a message, and Yang Fan could only rush there.
When we arrived at the Tai Chi Hall, it was very lively inside. What everyone was arguing about was the death of the examinee.
The hall is divided into two viewpoints.
One is to support the investigation of the cause of death of candidates as soon as possible and give society a clear explanation.
The other said that the "warning theory from heaven" should immediately stop the reform of the imperial examination and re-hold the examination at another time.
Seeing how eager some people were, and the students who had just deliberately stirred up the topic outside the Imperial Academy, Yang Fan became even more convinced that there must be a hidden secret in this matter.
So he hurried forward and said: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, there must be something fishy about this matter. Please allow me to investigate thoroughly."
Forced with no way out, His Majesty Li Er was about to agree, but the Censor on the side immediately objected: "Your Majesty, Marquis Zhongyi and Xu Zhang have a small betting agreement, so it is not appropriate to participate in this investigation."
"In addition, Your Majesty should set a time limit. If the investigation does not produce results within a few days, the previous imperial examination system should be restored to provide a good examination environment for students."
Yang Fan took a closer look and saw that this bastard was the guy who made things difficult for him before the banquet. His name seemed to be Du Feng?
Seeing most of the court ministers knelt down and cheering, Yang Fan realized the terror of the family's power.
He could only settle for the next best thing and said: "Your Majesty, since everyone cares so much, I will not participate."
"However, Wei Chen recommends two people to your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly."
Li Er asked with great interest: "Marquis Zhongyi only wants to come through, and I will accept everything."
"Baiqi Deputy Lieutenant Qin Huaidao and Di Renjie..." Yang Fan did not hesitate.
Li Er was stunned for a moment.
When it comes to Qin Huaidao, Li Er is more optimistic.
After all, this guy performed well in the last assassination of King Wu.
As for Di Renjie, Li Er couldn't think of Di Renjie even if he tried hard.
So he asked with great interest: "Who is Di Renjie?"
"Your Majesty, Di Renjie is the son of Di Zhisun, the governor of Bingzhou, and he is currently studying in the Imperial College."
His Majesty Li Er frowned: "How old is this boy?"
In his opinion, Di Renjie is just a student with wet breasts. Isn't it too childish?
However, Li Er did not have the foresight and did not know that Di Renjie would become the most famous detective in the Tang Dynasty.
Even if he hasn't grown up yet, he is still a figure that cannot be underestimated.
Anyone who treats him as a child will definitely suffer a big loss.
Du Feng, who originally wanted to strongly object, did not object anymore when Yang Fan actually recommended a child to be investigated.
He also wanted to see Yang Fan's jokes. He wanted people to know that the consequences of going against a noble family would be disastrous.
So it was agreed on the spot that it would be settled within three days.
Out of his trust in Yang Fan, His Majesty Li Er did not pursue any further inquiries!
…
In order to avoid suspicion, Yang Fan took some time off and let him take time to enjoy the tenderness.
Yang's backyard!
The mist was boiling in the house, and Yang Fan took a refreshing hot bath.
The chill has subsided, but I'm still a little excited.
The suppressed anger has not been vented yet, and this cannot be solved by taking a hot bath.
In this case, of course, he urgently needed to vent his excitement and hugged Xiao Shiyun who was rubbing her back.
"Oh, husband, why did you move your hands and feet? Be careful, the water will splash on my clothes..." Xiao Shiyun wanted to welcome her but refused, struggling and scolding her.
Make full use of the skills you learned in Jiaofangsi.
"That's good, let's wash it together. Anyway, we have to change it after a while, so it's better to take it off to save trouble." Yang Fan chuckled.
"Husband..."
"Um?"
"I'm taking a shower, don't move..."
"Um!"
"Husband... don't...!"
"Today you are in charge of my husband's bathing, and you dare to dislike me. You deserve to be punished..."
After resting for a long time, Xiao Shiyun finally regained consciousness, lying on Yang Fan's broad chest and drawing circles.
Her beautiful eyes stared at Yang Fan affectionately and asked: "Why is my husband more... today than before?"
Yang Fan chuckled.
If Xiao Shiyun knew that she had endured the suppressed anger for several days, but she couldn't help it, and had no sympathy for her, wouldn't it hurt the beauty's heart?
So Yang Fan's face deliberately darkened: "What do you mean by this? Do you think your previous husband dissatisfied you? It seems that family law must be enforced!"
"Shiyun doesn't dare anymore... How can I have that meaning in my concubine!" Hearing what Yang Fan said, Xiao Shiyun's face turned pale and she hurriedly explained.
I'm really afraid that if Yang Fan tries to punish her again, she won't be able to fall apart.
Of course, Yang Fan also knew that this delicate body could no longer bear it.
As the saying goes, too much is never enough, so he just looked at her with a half-smile.
After realizing that she was being teased by Yang Fan again, Xiao Shiyun raised her little hand and slapped her chest, while saying nonchalantly: "My husband is so bad. Did your mother plot against you once, so you took your anger out on me?"
Yang Fan chuckled and squinted his eyes with a happy expression, which was almost too comfortable.
It is a man's highest dream to have a drunken beauty take charge of the world.
Although he is not in charge of the world at this time, he is very comfortable holding a beautiful woman in his arms.
After a while, only slight breathing was heard in the room. It was obvious that Xiao Shiyun was very tired just now and had fallen asleep peacefully.
Yang Fan put on a coat and thought about what happened in the Imperial College...
