Zhangsun Chong had never expected Li Lizhi to say such a thing. His expression was extremely ugly.
He believed that no one in Chang 'an City had a closer relationship with Li Lizhi than he did. After all, he and Li Lizhi were cousins and had a good relationship.
If Li Lizhi was looking for a partner, she would definitely choose him first.
However, he didn't expect that Li Lizhi would stand up for Cheng Chuyu and treat all the young masters coldly.
He did not expect Li Lizhi to say such ruthless words to him for Cheng Chuyu.
This was no different from slapping him twice in front of everyone.
In the auditorium, Zhangsun Wuji's expression was also extremely ugly.
Li Lizhi's words had completely shed all pretense of cordiality with her son.
Zhangsun Chong was furious, but he didn't dare to offend Li Lizhi. He could only turn to Cheng Chuyu, his eyes dark and his face ferocious. He no longer had his usual humble and refined temperament.
"As a man, you actually hid behind a woman and let her stand up for you. You've really disgraced us men!"”
"You…"
Li Lizhi was furious and wanted to say something.
Cheng Chuyu stepped forward and took the long knife from Li Lizhi's hand. He threw it back to the Thousand Bull Guard behind him and smiled."Girls shouldn't wield knives and guns.”
He had long known that Li Lizhi could no longer hold the long knife. Her small hand kept shaking, but she still stubbornly persisted. He was both touched and amused.
Li Lizhi had already done enough for him. If he continued to cause trouble, there would really be no way to end it.
Just as Zhangsun Chong had said, he couldn't hide behind Li Lizhi forever. It wasn't his style to let a woman stand up for him.
"But they…"
"I can handle it."
Seeing Cheng Chuyu's calm face, Li Lizhi didn't insist anymore and obediently retreated behind Cheng Chuyu.
That obedient look was completely different from the domineering look he had when he pointed his saber at all the young masters of the aristocratic families.
This made many young masters dumbfounded. Wasn't the difference in treatment too great?
To Cheng Chuyu, she was a pretty girl from a humble family, but to them, she brought a knife to see them?
F * ck!
Was this still acceptable?
Zhangsun Chong was even more furious when he saw his sweetheart obeying others. His gaze seemed to want to tear Cheng Chuyu apart alive.
"Today, this Young Master will definitely destroy your reputation!”
Faced with Zhangsun Chong's extremely cold gaze and harsh words, Cheng Chuyu smiled contemptuously.""You? Do you think you can do it?"
"What a joke!" Zhangsun Chong sneered. Who do you think you are? He was just a hedonistic son of a rich family! The light of a grain of rice also wants to compete with the bright moon?!”
"You dare to call yourself Haoyue?" Cheng Chuyu sneered. I want to see what kind of expression a so-called genius like you will have when you are stepped on by a profligate young master like me.”
" I also want to see how pathetic you'll be after you lose the competition. I'm afraid you won't be able to raise your head for the rest of your life, right?"”
"There's no need to worry. You should worry about yourself first.”
Just as Zhangsun Chong was about to say something, a sharp voice sounded.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Zhangsun Chong could only give up, but he still gave Cheng Chuyu a cold look.
Cheng Chuyu smiled.
Not long after, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun walked to the main seat and sat down.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Everyone bowed.
"No need for formalities."
Li Shiming looked at Li Lizhi who was hiding behind Cheng Chuyu and was speechless. He still asked in a puzzled tone,"Lizhi, what are you doing over there?”
In fact, he already knew what had happened here. He also knew that Li Lizhi had pointed her knife at the young masters of the aristocratic families.
However, the matter had already happened. Even if he came, he could not stop it. It might even make the situation even more rigid. He could only wait until after the matter and pretend that he did not know about it.
Li Lizhi didn't want to leave after being discovered by her father, but she could only stick out her tongue at Cheng Chuyu and return to the seat beside Empress Zhangsun.
Li Shi Min's face looked better.
The young masters of the aristocratic families in the venue all found seats and waited for the competition to begin.
Li Shi Min's sharp eyes swept across the crowd and said,"I believe everyone already knows why this competition is being held, so I won't explain further.”
"This is the theory examination. Kong Yingda, Chu Suiliang, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Yu Shinan will be the examiners.”
With that, the five of them walked to the main examiner's seat.
This was Li Shi Min's last minute decision, for the sake of fairness in this competition.
Kong Yingda was the Imperial College's Chancellor, Chu Suiliang and Yu Shinan had the reputation of being the Four Great Families of the early Tang Dynasty, and Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also had the reputation of being the best in the future. All five of them were highly respected figures.
" Then, let's announce the exam questions now."
" The question is: The Way of Being an Official."
"The time limit is two hours.”
After saying that, Li Shiming looked at Cheng Chuyu meaningfully.
It could be said that he had 'specially' prepared this question for Cheng Chuyu.
After hearing Li Shiming's announcement, Zhangsun Chong's face was filled with ecstasy!
He knew that he would definitely win!
Zhangsun Wuji had taught him the knowledge of officialdom since he was young, and he had entered the imperial court as an official a year ago.
He believed that among all the people present, no one knew the workings of officialdom better than him.
Thinking of this, Zhangsun Chong couldn't help but glance at Cheng Chuyu with disdain in his eyes.
In his opinion, Cheng Chuyu had already lost.
What would a rich playboy know about being an official?
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