Chapter 190: The Storm Exists Wherever I Am, the Heavenly Profound Palace Will Grant Storm Calming (3)

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Qin Lishi could tolerate it.

Zhao Huangting’s lifespan was coming to an end, and the battle at the Blue

Wave River was tense. It was impossible for Li You’an to stay in Lin’an Prefecture for long, and the Lin Residence… would probably undergo a huge change under today’s storm.

Therefore, An Let s backers basically fell off like broken flowers until An Le was completely exposed. Without his backers, Qin Lishi naturally had many ways to get rid of this young man.

Just like how he had quietly eliminated his competitors over the years and climbed to the position of Prime Minister step by step.

As for standing out to target An Le this time, it was mostly to show off to the Lin Residence through An Le.

In addition, most importantly, all of this was not only because of the grudge between him, Qin Lishi, and the Lin Residence, but also because it was related to Emperor Zhao. He, Qin Lishi… was only a saber that Emperor Zhao used to suppress the Lin family.

Coincidentally, Qin Lishi was very willing to be this saber that was slashing at the Lin Residence.

In the Heavenly Profound Palace, the atmosphere instantly became subtle.

Li You’an frowned slightly and looked at the white-haired Second Headmaster in Confucian clothes. It seemed that he did not know why the Second Headmaster had appeared and gotten involved in such a matter.

Madam Hua’s expression became increasingly cold and emotionless. However, there was a hint of determination surging under her cold face.

As for Matriarch Yu, she leaned on a dragon head walking stick and shook her head gently.

Madam Ye, who was also an official from the Ye Residence, also revealed a strange expression. She frowned gracefully. Because of the appearance of the Second Headmaster of the Literary Department, things had become even more difficult.

The oppressive atmosphere lasted for a moment.

Facing the civil and military officials’ bow and speech, Emperor Zhao continued to think deeply.

Finally, the Eldest Prince, who was dressed in a python robe, walked out and cupped his fists. “Your Majesty, I think that what Prime Minister Qin said is indeed reasonable and what the Second Headmaster said is also reasonable. In order to avoid injustice, the Literary Department did not invite the memorial tablet because An Le had once attracted righteousness on the Literary

Monument. However, Martial Chief Di ignored this and moved the Martial

Chief Stone…

“Alright, I know what all of you mean.”

Before the Eldest Prince could finish speaking, Emperor Zhao slowly spoke on the Emperor’s throne.

The Eldest Prince immediately kept quiet. He cupped his fists and retreated to the side.

Eunuch Tong had already returned to the Emperor’s side and lowered his eyebrows.

Emperor Zhao swept his gaze across them. In the end, he passed by the Heavenly Profound Palace and the White Jade Vermilion Steps.

It landed on Ye Wenxi and An Le, who were whispering into each other’s ears, and on An Le, who was happily absorbing the Age Qi.

Sensing the Emperor’s gaze, Ye Wenxi seemed to be embarrassed that she had been caught. She immediately pursed her lips and stopped talking. She stood upright with An Le and gently rubbed the hilt of Little Heavy Mountain at her waist with her fair fingers.

“Prime Minister Qin and Second Headmaster’s words do make sense, but the Martial Temple bringing the Martial Chief Stone as a test for the martial examination is also because they value this Hall Examination…”

“The Literary Department and the Martial Temple have been passed down for tens of thousands of years. They are both places where Great Zhao nurtures talents. I treat everyone equally.”

“How about this? I’ll come up with a compromise. I’ll cancel the automatic right to be the top scholar and continue the third competition that should have happened. However, in order to show fairness to An Le for being the top in both the martial and literary examinations, Ye Wenxi will suppress her cultivation level to the same as An Le and compete. The winner will be the top scholar of Great Zhao. How about that?”

Emperor Zhao’s words did not carry much authority.

But as soon as he finished speaking…

Prime Minister Qin, the leader of the hundred officials, immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed. “Your Majesty is wise.”

After that, the Eldest Prince and many civil officials followed.

“Your Majesty is wise.”

The shout was like waves rising from the vast sea. The sound wave rumbled and surged around the dragon pillar engraved in the Heavenly Profound

Palace.

A smile appeared on Emperor Zhao’s lips.

Di Cang and the Second Headmaster did not speak.

Everyone’s gazes landed on An Le and Ye Wenxi under the White Jade Vermilion Steps outside the Heavenly Profound Palace.

The spring breeze blew over, fluttering the young man’s white clothes and wide sleeves.

An Le stood on the spot and met the gaze of Emperor Zhao, who was sitting high on the Emperor’s throne. There was no joy or sadness on his face.

He could sense an emotion in Emperor Zhao’s eyes that was waiting for his gratitude. The Emperor seemed to feel that this method was to help him out of his predicament and was a gift to him.

It suddenly became quiet inside and outside the Heavenly Profound Palace.

Be it the List B scholars in the distance or the civil and military officials kneeling in the court, they were all waiting for An Le’s answer.

An Le thought for a moment and suddenly smiled. He slowly straightened his back and looked into the depths of the Heavenly Profound Palace at the gaze that was looking down from the Emperor’s throne.

However, An Le had yet to speak.

Ye Wenxi, who was beside him, had already bowed and said dignifiedly and virtuously, “Your Majesty, forget about the competition. I don’t think there’s any controversy or unfairness in Young Master An being the top in both the martial and literary examinations.”

“I’ve been observing the Martial Chief Stone since I was young. Young Master An has only seen it twice. Is this fair to Young Master An?”

“Therefore, Your Majesty, I’m unwilling to compete with Young Master An.” Ye Wenxi’s voice was very gentle, but there was also a hint of determination.

The Heavenly Profound Palace instantly fell silent.

The gaze of Emperor Zhao, who was sitting on the Emperor’s throne, changed and

Below.

All the civil and military officials’ emotions changed. After all, Ye Wenxi’s identity was indeed a little sensitive.

Li You’an chuckled with admiration in his eyes. Deputy Prime Minister Ouyang Xiangru also stroked his beard and chuckled.

Madam Hua and Matriarch Yu were also filled with admiration and gratitude. Ye Wenxi’s actions were to help the Lin Residence out of trouble and also to calm the storm..