The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 503

Chapter 503: 253 Abusing Scum_4

Chapter 503: 253 Abusing Scum_4

To be evenly matched is acceptable?

Sir Zhuang knitted his eyebrows, seemed to think of something, and asked, “What about the Marquis Xuanping? It appears he has taken a liking to this boy?”

The Minister of Honglu Temple said, “Sir Zhuang, you seemed to overlook Xiao Liulang’s appearance.”

Sir Zhuang was puzzled and asked, “What’s wrong with him?”

Is it because he is good-looking, so Marquis Xuanping took a fancy to him? Although Marquis Xuanping is amorous, he isn’t particularly taken with men.

The Minister of Honglu Temple explained, “He resembles the late young marquis. I was somewhat shocked when I first saw him. Perhaps Marquis Xuanping took a liking to him because of that.” _{freewёbn૦νeɭ.com}

Sir Zhuang sneered, “Did he find someone who looks like his deceased son to replace him?”

His Majesty is inclined to suppress the Zhuang family. If someone is indeed on par with Prince An, His Majesty is not likely to choose Prince An as the top candidate. Also, before today, His Majesty was not likely to select Xiao Liulang.

Xiao Liulang’s background is too poor. If he becomes too prominent, it will only provoke envy. If the Emperor truly cherishes Xiao Liulang, he would not give the top exam honor to him.

His Majesty would appoint another person as the top candidate. If the ministers object, His Majesty would then present Xiao Liulang’s test paper, asking how Xiao, despite such performance, didn’t come first, much less Prince An?

As for the top candidate’s test paper, His Majesty would not let anyone see it.

This is the court; this is the Exam Site!

But, Marquis Xuanping has intervened.

He is letting everyone know that he is protecting Xiao Liulang, and anyone who attempts to harm Xiao will have to consider the consequences.

Sooner or later, this matter will reach His Majesty’s ears. Once His Majesty knows that Xiao Liulang has powerful support, he won’t worry about his future.

A cold glint flashed in Sir Zhuang’s eyes, “This boy is ingratiating himself with my grandson on one hand and with Marquis Xuanping on the other. He’s playing both sides! The person I detest the most is the type who is a traitor at heart!”

Five days later, all the examination papers were graded.

The top twenty were placed in a box by the Minister of Ceremonial and were taken to the Emperor.

The Emperor was at Jinluan Hall, which was not too far away.

However, halfway there, the Minister of Ceremonial ran into Marquis Xuanping, who was heading the other way.