The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 38

The fourth examiner is responsible for “Defense Art Articles”.    

Jiang Chen was even more comfortable in this field. He easily completed the three questions the examiners asked in quick succession.    

These three questions were all included within the constraints of this martial arts tester. They had been restricting him for so many years, and he suddenly felt the sight of light after Jiang Chen's explanation.    

“Your Highness, your humble subordinate is a martial arts expert and dares to use my head to vouch for young duke Jiang. Even if his level was unable to pass the basic examination, then no younger generation could pass.”    

These words were even more thorough, more absolute.    

The Duke of Soaring Dragon's face turned slightly dark when he heard the words of the fourth examiner. Is this a slap in the face? My daughter Long Juxue was born with a blue phoenix constitution. Will his potential and experience be inferior to this brat? Huh. You are just a tester, what aspect of life have you seen? How dare you speak so wildly?    

The Duke of Soaring Dragon was furious.    

Du Ruhai immediately jumped out, “Your Highness, your humble subordinate was assigned by His Majesty to organize the Hidden Dragon Trials. I have been diligent and hardworking, but today I was defeated by this arrogant young man. I implore Your Majesty to make wise decisions and judgments for your old subject.”    

Your Majesty, this Jiang Chen is breaking the law. Although he had a certain talent, he had repeatedly committed grave offences. Your subject feels that we can no longer tolerate this young man.”    

The Duke of Soaring Dragon finally spoke up.    

His words represent the attitude of a select few.    

It was true, many palace members and officials also took part and all of them sincerely pleaded for Eastern Lu to handle this matter harshly in accordance with the laws of the country!    

“Minister, Jiang Chen is a young man full of talent. How could he produce an answer scroll that contained unreadable nonsense? However, I will appoint Minister Du to immediately investigate this situation. Are there any unworthy people in the rankings below who have used cheating methods personally?”    

Eastern Lu gave cold treatment to that aggressive statement. His words were equivalent to protecting Jiang Chen in public.    

The Duke of Soaring Dragon was about to open his mouth when the sound of light suddenly sounded from outside the hall.    

“No need to investigate! I have found the truth.” At this moment, Princess Gouyu, who was wearing armor, walked in with a mighty and daring aura.    

The crowd of warriors like tigers and wolves that followed behind him were definitely the guards of the royal palace.    

The guards of this royal palace had already tied up some people.    

Du Ruhai's face changed drastically upon seeing the group of people who were tied up. These are all his confidants! Have these people given up under pressure at this critical moment?    

There was also a middle-aged woman wearing gold and silver, with a sparkle of gems all around her. His face was shiny, and he wore powder and blush. Isn't this Du Ruhai's wife?    

The middle-aged woman started to curse loudly as she looked at Du Ruhai. “Du Ruhai, didn't you commit a crime and get dragged to the royal prison? What are you doing here?"    

Du Ruhai jumped. “Who said I was dragged to the royal prison? It's just a rumor going around! You idiot, did you say something you shouldn't have said?”    

The woman said, “I. They said leniency would follow honesty?”    

Prince Gouyu laughed coldly, “Brother, I have long heard rumors about Du Ruhai's corruption and legal abuse. I have been observing secretly and gathering evidence. Gathering evidence from all means does pay off. This Du Ruhai is truly a dangerous pest! Thus the confession and initials of the testimony of Du Ruhai's wife. There was detailed evidence of Du Ruhai's cheating in the Hidden Dragon Trials.    

And this, Ma Datong, was Du Ruhai's belief. Du Ruhai ordered him to perform the entire action. Ma Datong, now is your chance to redeem yourself with good service in the presence of His Majesty!”    

This Ma Datong was indeed Du Ruhai's confidant, and since Du Ruhai's wife had confessed, she would only force herself down the path of death if she continued to cover everything.    

He also did not dare to stare at Du Ruhai at that moment and kneeled down tremblingly. He spilled all over the matter of how he exchanged the answer scrolls and how he tricked others like beans being poured from bamboo pipes.    

Eastern Lu's face continued to darken as he listened.    

“Then where is the original answer roll?    

Princess Gouyu took it from the hands of the royal palace guards and handed it to the front. “Ma This Datong is a smart person and knows how to hold something back. He secretly kept it when Du Ruhai told him to destroy it, and they acted as rescuers.”    

Witnesses and evidence were all present.    

Afterwards, a steward who mimicked Jiang Chen's handwriting also admitted honestly.    

All the evils and evidence point to Du Ruhai without a single exception. These people had been threatened and forced by Du Ruhai, so they had no choice but to do so.    

Next is a continuous count of charges.    

Du Ruhai was completely at a loss as to what was happening around him, and his blood pressure soared. His facial expression was bad as he sat loudly on the ground.    

“How can this happen, how can this happen?”    

Suddenly, his eyes glanced towards the Duke of Soaring Dragon and it was as if Du Ruhai had found a straw to hold. “Duke Long, say something on my behalf. I, Du Ruhai, have achieved so much for you before.”    

Right now, Du Ruhai was like a pile of dirt. Anyone who tarnishes himself with it would be unlucky. Duke Long's eyebrows frowned slightly as he personally cursed “useless” and kicked Du Ruhai away with one leg.    

“In this Duke's life, petty criminals like you who are greedy and envious of virtuous people are the most hated.” The Duke of Soaring Dragon's tone of voice was filled with disdain, as if underestimating a large fly, which should be avoided like a plague.    

“Your Majesty, the thing that your people, Long Zhaofeng, cannot abide the most in this life is a traitor like this. Your subject sincerely requests that Your Majesty issue a decree allowing your subject to drag out this thief to be beheaded and publicly exhibited!    

Even Jiang Chen was a little surprised by this development.    

Prince Gouyu also harbored confusion. But other than his confusion, he would not say anything after Eastern Lu made up his mind.    

Du Ruhai was extremely frightened when he heard those words. “Duke Long, don't kill me. I'm still useful.”    

He also started barking up the wrong tree in panic. When he saw that the duke of Soaring Dragon ignored him, he actually crawled backwards towards Jiang Chen, “Young Duke Jiang, I was wrong. I am not human. I. But I have inside information. I'm forced. Young Duke Jiang, I know at the moment you are His Majesty's favorite. Please on my behalf and I, old Du, will be your dog from now on. I'll bite whoever you tell me to bite. I have inside information to report. I'M…"    

Jiang Chen had seen some petty and unfortunate villains after coming to this world, but he did not think that Du Ruhai could bring everything to a higher level.    

“Du Ruhai, I said that you will regret if you set foot wrong. But who would have thought you would die at the hands of Duke Long. What an incredible irony.”    

Jiang Chen laughed out loud and looked at the duke of Soaring Dragon meaningfully.    

He did not need to regard anything as taboo in front of the duke of Soaring Dragon. Even a fool could see Duke Long's shadow behind this matter.    

As for why Eastern Lu had yet to uncover it, it was definitely because he had yet to want to blatantly call Duke Long. That is, it is not yet time to show the cards in the hand.    

Du Ruhai was quickly dragged out and personally beheaded by the duke of Soaring Dragon!    

When the Duke of Soaring Dragon dragged the headless bloody corpse to carry out his duties, even Jiang Chen was slightly impressed by the ruthlessness of this person.    

Even though Du Ruhai was one of his dogs, he was the one who obeyed Duke Long's orders.    

He had decapitated Du Ruhai as he said. He is a cruel and cruel man.    

The disorder quickly developed into an anti-corruption operation. Eastern Lu was furious and he gave the order to raid the house and execute it!    

The remaining accomplices were all sent into distant seclusion!    

As for the actual Jiang Chen victim's answer scroll, after a round of verification from the four examiners, they found that the answer was exactly the same, matching the new answer scroll he had made that day, without a single word being different.    

This way, people were quite amazed by Jiang Chen's astonishing memories.    

The truth has been revealed. As the main organizer of the Hidden Dragon Trials, Princess Gouyu immediately announced that Jiang Chen had passed three basic exams and was qualified to take the final exam of the Trials.    

"I owe you."    

When the court dissolved, Jiang Chen nodded towards Princess Gouyu. Jiang Chen was very grateful for this help because otherwise, there would be a lot of trouble.    

"Not needed!" Princess Gouyu's slender arms waved as she spoke in a business manner. “I am the organizer of the Hidden Dragon Trials and is part of my duty to ensure that every heir to the rank of a duke receives fair and fair treatment.”    

Jiang Chen smiled involuntarily. “Should you be so arrogant?”    

"Excuse me?" Princess Gouyu's phoenix eyes moved and she asked with a frown.    

“Women won't look beautiful if they frown.” Jiang Chen smiled faintly. “And, when I say I owe you, then I owe you.”    

"Anything." Princess Gouyu flicked her wavy hair and her tone was still indifferent. “Is there anything else? If not, there are many other things I have to take care of.”    

You could say, women's thinking is always strange. Princess Gouyu felt the same way towards this Jiang Chen.    

His first impression was indeed bad when he first met Jiang Chen. He felt that this was a reckless young man.    

This thought became even more resolute as he lectured her warmly at that first meeting.    

After that, Jiang Chen even more firmly ruled over Princess Gouyu and dictated the order when it came to repairing Princess Zhiruo's residence.    

A strange feeling arose in Princess Gouyu's heart back then, as she had never met someone in her entire life who dared to speak like that to her.    

And, this person was at least six or seven years younger than him.    

Afterwards, when Princess Gouyu learned that Eastern Zhiruos' disease had actually improved after Jiang Chen's diagnosis and treatment, her point of view had unwittingly turned 180 degrees at that moment.    

When Jiang Chen caused a huge disturbance in the Soaring Dragon palace afterwards, Princess Gouyu had to admit that she had misjudged this young man before.    

And now, Princess Gouyu knew more clearly than anyone that Jiang Chen was not as simple as he had imagined before. The so-called dandy and dandy who refused to learn and did not have any martial skills was completely disguised!    

But, Princess Gouyu was also a stubborn person. He had not received any leeway from Jiang Chen in their interactions before, and the humility of a woman prevented him from giving up his dignity and speaking calmly to this young man.    

However, Jiang Chen had no idea that Princess Gouyu's mind was like that, and thought this woman still held a grudge because she snapped at him that day in the palace.    

Smiling wryly at the sexy figure of Princess Gouyu who was retreating, she smiled and increased the volume of her voice. “A true qi conflict results in control difficulties. You have been trapped in the ten meridians true qi realm for at least three years now, right? Why do you keep failing to make breakthroughs? I originally wanted to use this opportunity to return the favor, but forget about it because you don't want it.”    

The body of Princess Gouyu who was as arrogant as a phoenix, faintly trembled from weakness. His lotus-like steps suddenly stopped.