"With you... Murong, how are you so calm."
Yan Hong gave Chen Xuan a punch, grinned, and laughed loudly.
In the Three Judicial Departnts, his relationship with Murong Chuan was the best. Both of them being selected, of course, made him happy.
"Hehe!"
"Happy, why wouldn’t I be!"
"Just a bit stunned."
Chen Xuan forced a smile, pretending to be in a daze.
He had to pretend; many people were looking at him.
Such a big occasion, not appearing happy would be too abnormal.
"Hahaha... you’re worse than ; you’re completely stunned."
Yan Hong took the opportunity to tease.
"There’s still one more... one more..."
Just then Niu Chang mumbled. Under normal circumstances, he would have said ’congratulations,’ since he had a good relationship with Murong Chuan.
But right now... he really wasn’t in the mood.
His eyes were fixed on Fang Yuchen, and his nervous face was slightly distorted.
Muttering non-stop under his breath.
Even Yan Hong didn’t speak up at this ti. It being Niu Chang was the best outco; if not... he was selected, which would complicate things, so staying silent was the best choice.
"The last one..."
When Fang Yuchen said this, he paused slightly and scanned the crowd, "Zongzheng!"
Finally, his gaze rested on Zongzheng.
Silence... Almost everyone’s eyes were on Zongzheng.
"It’s him!"
"How could it be him!"
"He’s only been here for such a short ti and hasn’t achieved anything notable."
"So what, he’s got a great big brother."
....
Those not selected this ti imdiately began to talk among themselves.
"It’s not ?!"
Niu Chang was stunned, unable to believe the result.
Wasn’t the selection this ti supposed to be based on the evaluations from recent years?
And soone said he had a ninety-nine percent chance of being on the list.
"Impossible!"
Niu Chang suddenly raised his head, sure that... Zongzheng had stolen his spot.
In an instant, he couldn’t help but explode with anger.
"It’s you, it’s you!"
Niu Chang looked at Zongzheng with hatred, "You stole...!"
"Impudent!"
"Niu Chang, are you rebelling?"
Fang Yuchen shouted, interrupting him, and simultaneously, the aura of the Dao Realm threefold erupted, pressing down on Niu Chang.
Directly forcing him to bend over!
However, this was the result of Fang Yuchen showing rcy.
"Lord Fang, Niu Chang just montarily lost his mind, please be magnanimous and forgive him this once."
Yan Hong quickly pleaded on his behalf.
Not only him, but others also began to plead.
This seed to show that Niu Chang had good relations in the Three Judicial Departnts, though so part was due to disliking Zongzheng.
Although they weren’t sure if the spot was Niu Chang’s, they knew Zongzheng’s na shouldn’t have appeared on this list.
But there was no choice; he had a good big brother.
And since it was already announced, it would not be changed.
Seeing the situation, they couldn’t stand it and pleaded for Niu Chang.
"Hmph!"
Fang Yuchen snorted coldly, then restrained his aura.
But he wasn’t genuinely angry.
It’s just that what Niu Chang was about to say couldn’t be uttered in public.
Moreover, Fang Yuchen knew the situation inside out.
Though Niu Chang hadn’t achieved anything remarkable over the years, the street he managed hadn’t had a single incident for years.
Every year, it was rated superior.
This accumulated over many years; during the election this ti, he was actually the first.
But alas, Wu Yue just scratched his na off.
"Alas!"
Fang Yuchen sighed internally, maybe it’s just the plight of honest people?
Of course, it’s just his speculation; maybe Niu Chang was just unlucky.
"You ten, co to the Library Pavilion early tomorrow morning for your assignnts."
After the instructions, Fang Yuchen left, heading to report to Wu Yue.
"Bang!"
Niu Chang sat on the ground, eyes dull, his entire being dazed, like a fool.
"Alas!"
Chen Xuan also let out a quiet sigh in his heart.
After so many years, seeing the chance finally co, only to have it snatched away by soone with connections.
Such a blow... is hard for anyone to endure.
"Old Niu, it’s okay, we’ve waited so many years; another year or two won’t hurt. Hold on."
Yan Hong squatted down to comfort him.
"Hehe!"
Niu Chang forced a smile uglier than crying.
"Old Yan, you don’t understand the situation... there’s nothing I can do."
He looked up and sighed deeply.
His dazed eyes also returned to normal, but were full of disappointnt.
Then he slowly stood up, gave the biggest smile he could muster to Yan Hong and Chen Xuan, "Congratulations to both of you."
"I’ll head back ho first; there are lots of things I need to handle daily."
After speaking, he walked out.
But his figure looked extrely desolate.
Yan Hong shook his head non-stop, "Old Niu’s luck... has indeed been terrible all these years."
"Mm!"
"And before, he seed confident about being selected himself, but the result...."
Chen Xuan didn’t continue.
"What can be done?"
Yan Hong spread his hands, "In the Imperial City, sotis background is more important than anything else."
"Be careful with your words!"
Chen Xuan lowered his voice.
"It’s okay, Lord Fang is already gone, what is there to fear."
Yan Hong was completely unafraid now.
Moreover... those people were also discussing this matter at this mont, albeit through sound transmission.
As for Zongzheng, he walked out in silence, expressionless.
He hadn’t spoken a word from start to finish.
Actually, even he was a bit surprised, but... after thinking about it, not entirely so.
After all, his brother’s current identity and stature, and the extent to which Elder Zhan valued him, gave him face.
He relied on his brother, but isn’t background also a kind of strength?
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