Zhao Shiqian patted the small mountain of memorabilia on the table, "We have been extremely anxious recently, and haven't had the time to look at it, is there any news about Yu Yu?"

She then told him the news about the recent border trials. When she said that, she immediately started talking nonstop, and although she could not see, it was not hard for Zhao Shiqian to imagine the serious and serious face she had under her mask.

"Zi Xi..." Zhao Shiqian interrupted her, "Do you have nothing to say to us?"

She pretended that she didn't know anything. "Didn't this subject keep on telling the emperor?"

"I'm not talking about military affairs."

"Not this?" She pursed her lips in thought, thought for a moment, and shook her head. "This subject is retarded, I don't know if the emperor is referring to .."

Zhao Shiqian bluntly said, "We are talking about the night you were born."

She was so desperate to change the topic that she kept on blabbering about how she did not want to mention what had happened that night, but in the end, it didn't matter as much as a single sentence from Zhao Shiqian. No matter how far the topic went, he could still pull it back with a single sentence.

Zhou Leping didn't know how to respond at first, so he clenched his fists, didn't know what to do.

"Do you blame me?"

"This subject doesn't have any, it's just .."

"Do you know why Zhen doesn't want you to marry?" He suddenly changed the subject.

Zhou Leping had a premonition, but he did not want to think about it, so he said, "I don't know."

"Because no man in this world is worthy of you."

His gaze was burning as it stuck onto her, "Of course there are also my own selfish thoughts. We have changed a lot in the past few years, but I have not forgotten about the things that happened in the past. I believe that you have not forgotten as well. I just can't let it go. "

No matter when the Emperor spoke, he would always leave some leeway. He would never be too satisfied with his words. As long as his meaning was expressed, it was fine. He didn't care if his meaning was clear or not.

Anyone who could stay by the emperor's side was smart, and Zhou Leping understood him when he said it like that.

Zhou Leping was very glad that he still had his mask covering his face, so that his expression would not be leaked.

In fact, she often thought that if her father hadn't died and she hadn't joined the army, she might have already married Zhao Shiqian and become one of the many women in the harem.

But where did this world come from?

She understood Zhao Shiqian's meaning very clearly. She was very happy, pleased, but also sad at the same time.

Zhu Guanliang's words suddenly came to mind.

If it were your current face, would the Emperor still be able to kiss her without hesitation?

Although she did not want to admit it, she had to admit that Zhu Guanliang was right. She understood Zhao Shiqian, and naturally understood that if it was her current face, Zhao Shiqian would not be able to kiss her.

But all of these were not important now, Zhou Lean had entered the palace and became his benefactor, then she should no longer have any relationship with Zhao Shiqian other than that of a monarch.

Zhao Shiqian looked at her with hope and anticipation.

Zhou Leping stood up and cupped his fists, "Your majesty, this subject will treat what happened that night as though it never happened before, I hope your majesty has forgotten. Some things are already in the past, and this subject is a soldier of the emperor, and furthermore, a sword in his hands, this subject will be extremely loyal to the emperor, and am willing to bow and serve your majesty!"

"After dying, you've died a horrible death. These words you've been hearing every day, even your ears are calluses."

The light in Zhao Shiqian's eyes dimmed, "I knew you would say that. It's alright, there's still a long way to go, I'm not in a hurry.

She didn't know what to say, so she just kept laughing.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward again. Zhao Shiqian was still reminiscing about the face he saw on her birthday, he stared at her absentmindedly for a moment, then stood up and waved his hand, "If you have anything to do, go back first.

"If this subject isn't restrained, it's just .."

"Alright, I still don't understand you. "There's no need to explain. I was full of joy when I called you over, but now that I've changed from the crown prince to the emperor, your attitude towards me can no longer be changed."

"The Emperor is, after all, the Emperor, and he is a ruler of the kingdom. If this official continues to act in the same manner as before, then this subject will become insensible. Even if the Emperor doesn't feel anything, the authority of the Son of Heaven cannot be violated."

Zhao Shiqian laughed, "How long has it been since you've come back? You've learnt to speak in an official language with us."

Seeing that she was about to clasp her hands together and say that she deserved to die ten thousand deaths, Zhao Shiqian helped her up. "There's no need to be so courteous, we still have to approve papers.

Zhou Leping backed off until he reached the door. He heaved a sigh of relief, reached into his mask to feel his burning hot face, and then pretended that nothing happened as he left.

The eve of the Imperial examinations was the busiest time of the year for Zhou Leqi. Although Zhou Leping had the intention to help, it was impossible for her to do anything about martial arts.

Although Tang Zhaoyin was still limping, this did not affect him at all. On the day before the exam, the students would gather together to eat and drink and recite poems in the restaurant. When Zhu Guanliang reached there, he turned around to take a look.

Zhu Guanliang shook his head. He did not even know how to follow people, at this level, he had no idea what the person who hired him was thinking.

He turned into the tavern and just happened to see Tang Zhaoyin and a bunch of school students drinking and punching, finding a seat close to the window and asking for a pot of tea. Tang Zhaoyin saw that the person following him had also entered the tavern.

He had noticed someone following him from the moment he stepped out of the door, but he didn't pay much attention to it. It was intriguing to see someone following him after walking two streets. Who would think of following him?

Since he didn't manage to shake it off, he might as well sit down and have a cup of tea while listening to the fun around him.

Tang Zhaoyin still did not change his high-profile and flamboyant attitude. After drinking too much, he patted his chest and said that this year's top scorer would definitely be him.

Some of those who knew of his background agreed on the side, searching for words to say to flatter him.

Those who didn't know his background came up against him. They said that this year's students also had people who liked Li Liang and had read his previous essay. It was good, but there was still less to show for it.

Zhang Huan and Li Liang were top scorers in the previous Imperial Examinations, with one paper and one martial art, they were both proficient in martial arts and were all rare talents. As for Tang Zhaoyin, he could not find anything special about him.

Tang Zhaoyin said mysteriously, "When the time comes, you all can just wait and see. The top scholar will definitely be me."

After two cups of wine, his mouth started to feel like it was being drunk. Afraid that he would cause trouble, the servant next to him immediately covered his mouth and whispered a name into his ear, instantly waking him up.