In reality, other than Housekeeper Wen, Fang Zhengzhi sitting in the corner wasn't doing too well either. Or, it could be said that he wasn't doing too well.
Fang Zhengzhi didn't believe that with Chi Guyan's intelligence, she would suddenly pick such an unimportant matter to talk about at such an important occasion.
Then …
There was only one possibility.
Chi Guyan did it on purpose!
What was her motive? First, casually pointing him out, then, finding an opportunity to attack? Or perhaps directly ordering for him to be arrested?
This was the Divine Constabulary?
Where can I run to …
Fang Zhengzhi thought of the twists and turns when he entered, and a sense of helplessness arose in his heart. Not mentioning the tight security of the Divine Constabulary, even if he were to run, he probably wouldn't be able to escape without two hours.
The atmosphere in the banquet suddenly became strange. Everyone's gaze instinctively turned to Fang Zhengzhi, who was in the corner.
They naturally saw Fang Zhengzhi.
But, they didn't understand, it was just a capital examination double roll champion, what was there for Chi Guyan to care about?
Housekeeper Wen's forehead was already beaded with sweat, his mind racing.
What was wrong?
Poor reception? No, he had personally received him. Furthermore, he had specially instructed his subordinates to prevent any mockery of the other party's identity from happening.
Then …
Seating?!
Housekeeper Wen suddenly realised the biggest problem. But, this problem had nothing to do with him. Because, the seating arrangement of the constabulary banquet was personally ordered by Chi Hou, arranged according to one's identity.
Even though Fang Zhengzhi was the capital examination double roll champion, but his background was that of a commoner, a commoner from a village.
But, even though that was the case, but, if Chi Guyan really wasn't satisfied with anything, then the unlucky one would definitely be him.
And not Chi Hou.
"Missus, forgive me, there was a problem with my arrangements. I am willing to accept punishment! "Housekeeper Wen knew that at this moment, arguing would never be as light as directly admitting guilt.
"What crime does Housekeeper Wen admit to?" Chi Guyan's voice rang out once again, very calm.
"This … is … is the seating arrangement …" Housekeeper Wen's gaze instinctively looked towards Chi Hou. Sweat poured down his forehead like rain.
Chi Hou looked at Housekeeper Wen's gaze, and roughly understood. But, this seating arrangement was ordered by him, if he agreed at this moment. Based on Chi Guyan's personality …
Thinking of this, Chi Hou gave Butler Wen an encouraging look, then slowly turned his head to the side.
When Steward Wen saw Chi Hou's appearance, his heart fell to the bottom.
He knew …
It was time for him to take the blame.
"There's a saying in the ancient books: Talent is the key to success. Our Divine Constabulary's army defends the Northern Lands against the Northern Barbarians because we don't look at our family background. Housekeeper Wen was wrong today. It's not a small crime! "Chi Guyan continued.
"I know my mistake. Miss, please allow me to resign from the position of housekeeper for the sake of our many years of friendship. I will also accept three years of salary penalty!" Housekeeper Wen knew that he was going to be the scapegoat, so he naturally took the initiative to think of an excuse.
"En, it's good that you know your mistake. Go and make arrangements!" Chi Hou finally spoke at this time.
Having someone to take the blame was naturally a comforting thing. Chi Hou naturally knew that Chi Guyan was just making use of the pretext to make a fuss. At this point, they could get to the main topic.
"Yes!" Butler Wen heard. As if he had been pardoned, he immediately prepared to agree.
"Wait a minute!" Chi Guyan suddenly stood up.
"I will personally invite him!"
When this sentence left her mouth, all the officials and scholars at the banquet were completely stunned.
The Divine Constabulary's banquet. Inviting all the officials from the five capitals of the Northern Lands and the scholars of the world. Before the banquet started, Chi Guyan used Fang Zhengzhi's incident to state the Divine Constabulary's determination to use talent as the key to success.
This move was naturally used to win over the hearts of the people.
Perhaps, from the very beginning, the Divine Constabulary had already laid out such a trap. Hence, this incident wasn't something that caused people to feel especially shocked.
However, Chi Guyan personally inviting him. The meaning behind this was completely different.
Who was Chi Guyan? She was the true number one scholar of the Great Xia Dynasty, the world shocking Double Dragon Roll Champion, the future number one marshal of the Great Xia Dynasty. With such a status, she personally invited a scholar who had just passed the capital examination?
No matter how one looked at it, it wasn't as simple as making use of the pretext to make a fuss.
At this moment, a trace of shock also flashed across Chi Hou's face.
Towards Chi Guyan, he was extremely fond and fond of her. Perhaps, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that without Chi Guyan, he wouldn't even be able to have such a stable position today.
Previously, when he heard Chi Guyan praise the wise sages for using people, he also understood Chi Guyan's intentions. But now …
He didn't quite understand.
In his memory, there weren't many people in the entire Great Xia Dynasty who could make Chi Guyan personally invite them. King Duan? An imperial prince. But King Duan had already been in the Divine Constabulary for over ten days, yet, Chi Guyan hadn't even met him.
If he really had to name a person that Chi Guyan personally went to meet, perhaps it could only be Nangong Hao.
But who was Nangong Hao?
He was the true number one scholar of the Great Xia Dynasty, Heavenly Reflection Peak State. Ever since his debut, he had always been number one in the Hidden Dragon Roll, and later on, number one in the Rising Dragon Roll.
If not for Chi Guyan, perhaps, he would be the brightest star of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Compared to Nangong Hao, this brilliant genius, what did Fang Zhengzhi have? He was merely a Double Dragon Roll Champion of the capital examination, and his abilities were only in the Conglomerate State. At most, he was at the Conglomerate Peak State.
He might be in the top ten of the Hidden Dragon Roll, but on the Rising Dragon Roll, there were many Heavenly Reflection State people. Who would really care about a youth that hadn't even reached the Heavenly Reflection State?
The so-called Hidden Dragon, as the name implied, meant that he had some potential.
That was all …
But, did having potential mean that he would definitely achieve great things in the future?
Nobody thought so. Because, between the Conglomerate State and the Heavenly Reflection State, there was a huge and heavy door separating them. Who knew how many people, in their entire lives, were unable to take this crucial step from the Conglomerate State to the Heavenly Reflection State?
Just as Chi Hou and the rest were still in shock, Chi Guyan had already walked towards the last seat.
Such a scene.
Even Yan Xiu's eyes revealed a trace of shock and confusion.
"You guys know each other?" Yan Xiu looked at Fang Zhengzhi.
"..." Fang Zhengzhi didn't reply, because he simply didn't know how to answer this question. Say he didn't know her? Eight years ago, he had successfully kicked Chi Guyan into the river.
But to say they knew each other.
In these eight years, not only did they not exchange letters, they hadn't even met face to face.
Did they know each other?
They didn't know each other …
Didn't know each other?
Alright, actually, they knew each other.
Regardless of whether or not they knew each other, Fang Zhengzhi felt that he could start running. After not seeing each other for eight years, how could she recognize him? That would be like seeing a ghost.
Regardless of whether others believed it or not, Fang Zhengzhi definitely didn't.
As such, Fang Zhengzhi ran.
However …
Just as he was about to leave, Chi Guyan had already blocked his way.
This caused Fang Zhengzhi to feel somewhat incredulous. How was this possible? There were so many people, how did she recognize him in one look? Could it be, because of Yan Xiu, who was beside him?
"Young Master Fang, have you been well these eight years?" Chi Guyan stood quietly in front of Fang Zhengzhi, very close, her eyes as bright as the stars.
Fang Zhengzhi could even feel the faint warmth emanating from Chi Guyan's body. It was very real, but, he really didn't like it.
"Eight years? What eight years? What is the princess talking about? I don't know at all … "Fang Zhengzhi felt that at this time, if he followed Chi Guyan's words, he would be really silly.
Wouldn't that be admitting that he was the one who kicked her into the river eight years ago?
Haha …
He wouldn't admit it even if he was beaten to death.
"Is that so?" A faint smile flashed across Chi Guyan's eyes.
Then, she took another step towards Fang Zhengzhi. The distance between the two of them was already extremely close, but, Chi Guyan still took a step forward.
Fang Zhengzhi felt that the distance between the two of them was somewhat too close.
It wasn't just Fang Zhengzhi, even the officials and scholars present felt that the distance between the two of them was somewhat too close.
"Then do you know what it means to be lonely at the top?" Chi Guyan's voice rang out once again. It was very soft, as if she had forcefully squeezed her voice into a thin thread.
Moreover, when he said this, there was a hint of a smile on his face.
Fang Zhengzhi's eyes instantly widened.
He finally knew why Chi Guyan took another step forward. Because, she needed to say this, and this sentence, couldn't be heard by others.
It's lonely at the top …
The meaning actually wasn't too complicated. It meant that a person standing at a high position, yet couldn't withstand the wind and cold there.
But, Fang Zhengzhi didn't quite understand. What did Chi Guyan mean by saying this to him, or rather, what was her motive?
High?
How high?
Before Fang Zhengzhi could understand, Chi Guyan had already opened her mouth once again.
"Young Master Fang is an unparalleled talent, yet, you receive such a cold reception in the Divine Constabulary. I feel extremely uneasy, and hereby apologise to Young Master Fang. Young Master Fang is magnanimous, and will definitely forgive me for my poor hospitality. May Young Master Fang please move and sit together with me!" As Chi Guyan spoke, she also bowed slightly towards Fang Zhengzhi.
In an instant.
Not a second voice rang out in the entire banquet.
Everyone stared with their eyes wide open at this scene. No matter what, they would never have thought that Chi Guyan would actually invite Fang Zhengzhi to sit together.
That was the main seat …
The main seat of the Divine Constabulary!
Who would have thought that a youth who had just passed the capital examination, and didn't even have half an official position, would be able to sit at the main seat of the Divine Constabulary's banquet for the officials and scholars of the five capitals of the Northern Desert.
Furthermore …
And it was personally invited by Chi Guyan.
Lu Yusheng's mouth at this moment was so wide that a fist could almost fit in it, and his face flushed red. He still remembered that his mockery of Fang Zhengzhi was still ringing in his ears.
Fang Zhengzhi, was invited to sit together with Chi Guyan?!
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