The Sovereign Of The Three Realms
Chapter 38: Truth Revealed, Head Rolling
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 all belonged to this martial arts hurdle tester. They had been restricting him for so many years, and he felt a sudden look of light after Jiang Chen's explanation.
“Your Highness, your humble subject is a martial arts expert and dares to use my head to vouch for young duke Jiang. If even his level was unable to pass the basic examination, then no one in the 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 lose to this brat? Huh. You are just an examiner, what aspect of life have you seen? How dare you speak so wildly?
The Duke of Soaring Dragon was quite angry.
Du Ruhai immediately jumped out, “Your Highness, your humble subject was assigned by His Majesty to administer the Hidden Dragon Trials. I have been diligent and hardworking, but beaten by this sassy young man today. 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 some talent, he had repeatedly committed grave offenses. 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.
Indeed, many courtiers and officials also jumped out and all sincerely begged Eastern Lu to handle this harshly in accordance with the laws of the country!
“The ministers, Jiang Chen is a young man full of talent. How could he come up with an answer scroll filled with such unreadable nonsense? However, I will appoint Minister Du to immediately investigate the circumstances. Are there any unworthy people in the lower ranks who have used some cheating methods personally? ”
Eastern Lu gave an aggressive statement that was cold treatment. 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've found the truth.” At this moment, Princess Gouyu, wearing armor, walked gallantly and boldly.
The crowd of warriors that resembled tigers and wolves that followed behind him were clearly the guards of the royal palace.
The guard of this royal palace had tied up a few people.
Du Ruhai's face changed drastically upon seeing the group of people who were tied up. These are all his confidants! Were these people crushed under pressure at this critical moment?
There was also a middle-aged woman wearing gold and silver, with a gleam 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 cursing loudly when she saw 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? That's a mongering rumor! You idiot woman, did you say something you shouldn't have said?
The woman gawked, “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 walks does yield rewards. This Du Ruhai is truly a dangerous pest! This is the confession of Du Ruhai's wife and the initial testimony. There was detailed evidence of Du Ruhai cheating in the Hidden Dragon Trials.
And this, Ma Datong, was Du Ruhai's belief. Du Ruhai instructed him to perform the entire action. Ma Datong, now is your chance to redeem yourself with good service in front of His Majesty!”
This Ma Datong was indeed Du Ruhai's confidant, and since Du Ruhai's wife had confessed, she only forced herself down the path of death if she continued to cover everything up.
He also did not dare to stare at Du Ruhai at that moment and kneeled down tremblingly. He devoted the entire matter to how he exchanged the answer scrolls and how he tricked others like beans being poured from bamboo pipes.
Eastern Lu's face darkened continuously 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 Datong is rather smart and knows 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 imitated Jiang Chen's handwriting also admitted to being honest.
All the evils and evidence point to Du Ruhai without exception. These people had all been threatened and forced by Du Ruhai, leaving them with no choice but to do so.
Next is the continuous accusation.
Du Ruhai was completely confused by what was happening around him, and his blood pressure skyrocketed. His facial expression was pitiful as he sat heavily on the ground.
“How can this happen, how can this happen?”
Suddenly, his eyes glanced at the Duke of Soaring Dragon and it was as if Du Ruhai had found a straw to hold onto. “Duke Long, say something on my behalf. I, Du Ruhai, have accomplished a lot for you before. ”
At this moment, Du Ruhai was like a pile of dirt. Anyone who stained themselves with it would be unlucky. Duke Long's brows furrowed slightly as he personally cursed “useless” and kicked Du Ruhai with one leg.
“In the life of this duke, petty criminals like you who are greedy and jealous of the virtuous 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 Highness, the thing that your subject Long Zhaofeng cannot abide the most in this life is a traitor like this. Your subject sincerely requests that Your Majesty pronounce an edict to allow your subject to drag this thief out to be beheaded and displayed in public!
Even Jiang Chen was a little surprised by this development.
Prince Gouyu also kept some confusion. But other than his confusion, he would not say anything after Eastern Lu made his decision.
Du Ruhai was terrified upon hearing those words. “Duke Long, don't kill me. I'm still useful.”
He also started barking at the wrong tree in panic. When he saw that the Soaring Dragon duke ignored him, he actually crawled backwards to Jiang Chen, “Young Duke Jiang, I was wrong. I... but I have inside information. I was forced. Young Duke Jiang, I know that you are currently 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. ME...”
Jiang Chen had seen some poor little villains after coming to this world, but he did not think that Du Ruhai could bring things to a higher level.
“Du Ruhai, I said that you will regret when you set foot wrong. But who would have thought that you would die at the hands of Duke Long. What a great irony.”
Jiang Chen laughed out loud and looked at the Duke of Soaring Dragon meaningfully.
He did not need to treat anything as taboo in front of the Soaring Dragon duke. Even a fool could see Duke Long's shadow behind this matter.
As for why Eastern Lu had not revealed it, it must have been because he had not wanted 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 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 orders for the house raids and executions!
The remaining accomplices were all sent into distant seclusion!
As for Jiang Chen's victim's true 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, with no one word different.
This way, people were quite amazed by Jiang Chen's astonishing memories.
The truth has come out. 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 enter the final exam of the Trials.
“I owe you.”
When the court had dissolved, Jiang Chen nodded towards Princess Gouyu. Jiang Chen was very obligated to this favor as many problems would be required otherwise.
“Not needed!” Princess Gouyu's slender arms waved as she spoke in business style. “I am the organizer of the Hidden Dragon Trials and it 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?” Princess Gouyu's phoenix eyes moved and she asked with a frown.
“Women don't look good when they frown.” Jiang Chen smiled faintly. “Dan, when I say I owe you one, then I owe you one.”
“Anything.” Princess Gouyu flicked her wavy hair and her tone was still flat. “Is there anything else? If not, I have a lot more to take care of. ”
It must be said, women's thinking is always very 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.
These thoughts became even more resolute as he warmly lectured her during that first meeting.
After that, Jiang Chen even more selflessly reigned around Princess Gouyu and dictated the order when it came to fixing Princess Zhiruo's residence.
Some strange feelings appeared in Princess Gouyu's heart at that moment, as she had never met someone in her life who dared to talk to her like this.
And, this person was at least six or seven years younger than him.
After that, when Princess Gouyu learned that Eastern Zhiruos' disease had actually changed for the better after Jiang Chen's diagnosis and treatment, her perspective had unknowingly changed 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 in the present, Princess Gouyu knew more clearly than anyone that Jiang Chen was not as simple as he had described earlier. The so-called dandy and dandy who refused to learn and did not have any martial skills were really a hidden guise!
But, Princess Gouyu was also a stubborn person. He had not received any concessions from Jiang Chen in their interactions before, and the humility of a woman prevented him from laying down his dignity and talking calmly with this young man.
However, Jiang Chen did not know that Princess Gouyu's thoughts were like that, and thought this woman still held a grudge because she yelled at him that day in the palace.
Smiling wryly at the retreating figure of I Princess Gouyu, she smiled and increased the volume of her voice. “True qi conflicts result 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 breakthrough? I originally wanted to use this opportunity to return this favor, but forget about it because you don't want it. ”
The body of Princess Gouyu who was as proud as a phoenix, faintly trembled with weakness. His lotus-like move suddenly stopped.
