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And yet, they cling on to the belief of fate when doling out justice, when trying to predict the future, quoting fate when arresting that young and talented official who had done no wrong except being granted more aptitude than them by the heavens.
That was what happened between Zhu Yazai and Bai Yaoxuan's mother. Zhu Yazai was the jealous official while Bai Yaoxuan's mother was the innocent genius, at least in terms of beauty. Zhu Yazai, who had grown up as a pampered lady probably couldn't accept that a commoner with no background would surpass her in anything. The dead woman's usefulness was probably an excuse that Zhu Yazai had convinced herself to believe since, if she was useful, then the possibility of Minister Bai favoring her would dramatically increase which was something she had wanted to prevent.
Shen Tianyu patted her hands as f she had touched something dirty and kicked Zhu Yazai, finding her pointed glare obnoxious. Zhu Yazai doubled over, trying to clutch her stomach with her useless hands. Shen Tianyu gave a look to Yanmen Mengxiao, to have him handle the rest, to which he nodded solemnly. Wu Linghao who had been holding down Minister Bai's heir, who had tears and snot running down his face at this point, let him go with a disgusted grunt, dusting his clothes off as he got up. Wu Linghao walked up to his partner and just stood there as the young man stumbled over to his mother and tried to help her up.
Well, Minister Bai won't have any face left after tonight so they should get ready to pack. And even if he was able to stay in office for now... Lavender Palace was not a small power. How could getting rid of an Upper Fifth rank official be of any difficulty?
Shen Tianyu picked up her goblet that she had left on Bai Yaoxuan's table and grinned at the other, starting up a conversation as if nothing was wrong. The Emperor, or perhaps the Empress, had summoned the guards at one point and had Minister Bai's family of three dragged out of the Banquet hall. Only after they left did the atmosphere return to normal, though the cracked pillar was still in clear sight and Zhu Yazai's screams were still ringing in the ears of some.
"Young Master Ningwu, Young Master Bai." They both greeted them formally and in perfect sync.
Ningwu Liushan smiled at them in greeting while Bai Longtian just shifted his gaze in their direction.
"Oh? You guys know each other?" One of the young men in their group spoke up in interest.
"Yes, we met Zhu Wangfei while taking the entrance exams for Chengyuan School. While we met the other lady in front of a restaurant." Ningwu Liushan replied to him.
"Heeh~ How interesting~" Another man bumped Ningwu Liushan with his elbow with a smirk.
It seemed most of the young teens were interacting with Ningwu Liushan while Bai Longtian just stood on one side like the former's bodyguard.
Shen Tianyu eyed Bai Longtian and snorted. "As expected, someone like you doesn't have any friends at all aside from Young Master Ningwu."
Bai Longtian looked like he wanted to retort but held his mouth in the end, merely giving a huff before turning away from her. Shen Tianyu didn't look like she minded though, and instead turned to Ningwu Liushan.
"Young Master Ningwu, it's really a pleasure to see you here. I wonder if I can take this as the Ningwu family giving it's blessing?" She started to exchange pleasantries with everyone, Bai Yaoxuan occasionally jumping in but mostly copied Bai Longtian, though with a friendlier smile on her face. Ningwu Liushan was kind enough to introduce her to the other young masters present, some of which were already attending the Chengyuan School, finding out it was actually more widely known as an Academy though it was really based on preference. Others had already taken the earlier exam and got in. The reason Ningwu Liushan and Bai Longtian had to take the regular entrance exams was because of some family matters that prevented them from attending the early admissions test.
The first man that spoke to them was Young Master Ouyang Lixuan, the playful one was Young Master Yao Chenxing.
After talking for a bit more, Shen Tianyu asked if she could borrow Bai Longtian for a moment and they all nodded. Ningwu Liushan trusted the other's abilities enough not to get harmed. Shen Tianyu and Bai Yaoxuan brought Bai Longtian to a corner of the hall.
"I'm surprised you didn't step up when we were... ahem, dealing with Minister Bai." Shen Tianyu brached the subject first. She was alert the whole time, thinking that the Bai family might interfere but they never did.
"And why should I?" Bai Longtian shot back a question of his own.
"From what I know, Minister Bai keeps throwing his weight around because he has connections with the Bai family, no matter how sparse. We thought you or your father would step out to help them." Bai Yaoxuan looked towards the older Master Bai that had accompanied Bai Longtian, who was having a lively conversation with some other officials.
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And yet, they cling on to the belief of fate when doling out justice, when trying to predict the future, quoting fate when arresting that young and talented official who had done no wrong except being granted more aptitude than them by the heavens.
That was what happened between Zhu Yazai and Bai Yaoxuan's mother. Zhu Yazai was the jealous official while Bai Yaoxuan's mother was the innocent genius, at least in terms of beauty. Zhu Yazai, who had grown up as a pampered lady probably couldn't accept that a commoner with no background would surpass her in anything. The dead woman's usefulness was probably an excuse that Zhu Yazai had convinced herself to believe since, if she was useful, then the possibility of Minister Bai favoring her would dramatically increase which was something she had wanted to prevent.
Shen Tianyu patted her hands as f she had touched something dirty and kicked Zhu Yazai, finding her pointed glare obnoxious. Zhu Yazai doubled over, trying to clutch her stomach with her useless hands. Shen Tianyu gave a look to Yanmen Mengxiao, to have him handle the rest, to which he nodded solemnly. Wu Linghao who had been holding down Minister Bai's heir, who had tears and snot running down his face at this point, let him go with a disgusted grunt, dusting his clothes off as he got up. Wu Linghao walked up to his partner and just stood there as the young man stumbled over to his mother and tried to help her up.
Well, Minister Bai won't have any face left after tonight so they should get ready to pack. And even if he was able to stay in office for now... Lavender Palace was not a small power. How could getting rid of an Upper Fifth rank official be of any difficulty?
Shen Tianyu picked up her goblet that she had left on Bai Yaoxuan's table and grinned at the other, starting up a conversation as if nothing was wrong. The Emperor, or perhaps the Empress, had summoned the guards at one point and had Minister Bai's family of three dragged out of the Banquet hall. Only after they left did the atmosphere return to normal, though the cracked pillar was still in clear sight and Zhu Yazai's screams were still ringing in the ears of some.
"Young Master Ningwu, Young Master Bai." They both greeted them formally and in perfect sync.
Ningwu Liushan smiled at them in greeting while Bai Longtian just shifted his gaze in their direction.
"Oh? You guys know each other?" One of the young men in their group spoke up in interest.
"Yes, we met Zhu Wangfei while taking the entrance exams for Chengyuan School. While we met the other lady in front of a restaurant." Ningwu Liushan replied to him.
"Heeh~ How interesting~" Another man bumped Ningwu Liushan with his elbow with a smirk.
It seemed most of the young teens were interacting with Ningwu Liushan while Bai Longtian just stood on one side like the former's bodyguard.
Shen Tianyu eyed Bai Longtian and snorted. "As expected, someone like you doesn't have any friends at all aside from Young Master Ningwu."
Bai Longtian looked like he wanted to retort but held his mouth in the end, merely giving a huff before turning away from her. Shen Tianyu didn't look like she minded though, and instead turned to Ningwu Liushan.
"Young Master Ningwu, it's really a pleasure to see you here. I wonder if I can take this as the Ningwu family giving it's blessing?" She started to exchange pleasantries with everyone, Bai Yaoxuan occasionally jumping in but mostly copied Bai Longtian, though with a friendlier smile on her face. Ningwu Liushan was kind enough to introduce her to the other young masters present, some of which were already attending the Chengyuan School, finding out it was actually more widely known as an Academy though it was really based on preference. Others had already taken the earlier exam and got in. The reason Ningwu Liushan and Bai Longtian had to take the regular entrance exams was because of some family matters that prevented them from attending the early admissions test.
The first man that spoke to them was Young Master Ouyang Lixuan, the playful one was Young Master Yao Chenxing.
After talking for a bit more, Shen Tianyu asked if she could borrow Bai Longtian for a moment and they all nodded. Ningwu Liushan trusted the other's abilities enough not to get harmed. Shen Tianyu and Bai Yaoxuan brought Bai Longtian to a corner of the hall.
"I'm surprised you didn't step up when we were... ahem, dealing with Minister Bai." Shen Tianyu brached the subject first. She was alert the whole time, thinking that the Bai family might interfere but they never did.
"And why should I?" Bai Longtian shot back a question of his own.
"From what I know, Minister Bai keeps throwing his weight around because he has connections with the Bai family, no matter how sparse. We thought you or your father would step out to help them." Bai Yaoxuan looked towards the older Master Bai that had accompanied Bai Longtian, who was having a lively conversation with some other officials.
And yet, they cling on to the belief of fate when doling out justice, when trying to predict the future, quoting fate when arresting that young and talented official who had done no wrong except being granted more aptitude than them by the heavens.That was what happened between Zhu Yazai and Bai Yaoxuan's mother. Zhu Yazai was the jealous official while Bai Yaoxuan's mother was the innocent genius, at least in terms of beauty. Zhu Yazai, who had grown up as a pampered lady probably couldn't accept that a commoner with no background would surpass her in anything. The dead woman's usefulness was probably an excuse that Zhu Yazai had convinced herself to believe since, if she was useful, then the possibility of Minister Bai favoring her would dramatically increase which was something she had wanted to prevent.Shen Tianyu patted her hands as f she had touched something dirty and kicked Zhu Yazai, finding her pointed glare obnoxious. Zhu Yazai doubled over, trying to clutch her stomach with her useless hands. Shen Tianyu gave a look to Yanmen Mengxiao, to have him handle the rest, to which he nodded solemnly. Wu Linghao who had been holding down Minister Bai's heir, who had tears and snot running down his face at this point, let him go with a disgusted grunt, dusting his clothes off as he got up. Wu Linghao walked up to his partner and just stood there as the young man stumbled over to his mother and tried to help her up.Well, Minister Bai won't have any face left after tonight so they should get ready to pack. And even if he was able to stay in office for now... Lavender Palace was not a small power. How could getting rid of an Upper Fifth rank official be of any difficulty?Shen Tianyu picked up her goblet that she had left on Bai Yaoxuan's table and grinned at the other, starting up a conversation as if nothing was wrong. The Emperor, or perhaps the Empress, had summoned the guards at one point and had Minister Bai's family of three dragged out of the Banquet hall. Only after they left did the atmosphere return to normal, though the cracked pillar was still in clear sight and Zhu Yazai's screams were still ringing in the ears of some."Young Master Ningwu, Young Master Bai." They both greeted them formally and in perfect sync.Ningwu Liushan smiled at them in greeting while Bai Longtian just shifted his gaze in their direction."Oh? You guys know each other?" One of the young men in their group spoke up in interest."Yes, we met Zhu Wangfei while taking the entrance exams for Chengyuan School. While we met the other lady in front of a restaurant." Ningwu Liushan replied to him."Heeh~ How interesting~" Another man bumped Ningwu Liushan with his elbow with a smirk.It seemed most of the young teens were interacting with Ningwu Liushan while Bai Longtian just stood on one side like the former's bodyguard.Shen Tianyu eyed Bai Longtian and snorted. "As expected, someone like you doesn't have any friends at all aside from Young Master Ningwu."Bai Longtian looked like he wanted to retort but held his mouth in the end, merely giving a huff before turning away from her. Shen Tianyu didn't look like she minded though, and instead turned to Ningwu Liushan."Young Master Ningwu, it's really a pleasure to see you here. I wonder if I can take this as the Ningwu family giving it's blessing?" She started to exchange pleasantries with everyone, Bai Yaoxuan occasionally jumping in but mostly copied Bai Longtian, though with a friendlier smile on her face. Ningwu Liushan was kind enough to introduce her to the other young masters present, some of which were already attending the Chengyuan School, finding out it was actually more widely known as an Academy though it was really based on preference. Others had already taken the earlier exam and got in. The reason Ningwu Liushan and Bai Longtian had to take the regular entrance exams was because of some family matters that prevented them from attending the early admissions test.The first man that spoke to them was Young Master Ouyang Lixuan, the playful one was Young Master Yao Chenxing.After talking for a bit more, Shen Tianyu asked if she could borrow Bai Longtian for a moment and they all nodded. Ningwu Liushan trusted the other's abilities enough not to get harmed. Shen Tianyu and Bai Yaoxuan brought Bai Longtian to a corner of the hall."I'm surprised you didn't step up when we were... ahem, dealing with Minister Bai." Shen Tianyu brached the subject first. She was alert the whole time, thinking that the Bai family might interfere but they never did."And why should I?" Bai Longtian shot back a question of his own."From what I know, Minister Bai keeps throwing his weight around because he has connections with the Bai family, no matter how sparse. We thought you or your father would step out to help them." Bai Yaoxuan looked towards the older Master Bai that had accompanied Bai Longtian, who was having a lively conversation with some other officials.
