The Emperor is Above

Chapter 273: Is the Crown Prince coming to the Imperial College to hunt? (220 subscriptions plus extra)

"Ouch—"

Qi Huangyang was knocked down unexpectedly by the oncoming person and fell heavily to the ground.

He was about to scold the perpetrator for being blind, but the curse on his throat was swallowed back into his stomach.

He looked surprised and aggrieved and asked, "Cousin, weren't you going to go hunting with the brothers in Taohuayu in the south of the city? Why did you suddenly come to the Imperial College?"

The person who knocked down Qi Huangyang was Xing Boyun, the eldest son of the king Xing Hou.

A dozen royal family members followed behind and sighed, "I don't know why the Lord has issued an order forbidding us to leave the city at will, so we have no choice but to come here to have some fun."

"That Guqiu Yi bullied me so much, but my father gave him a personal token. Today I heard that he finally came to the Imperial College. As an old friend, how can I not come and welcome him?"

Xing Boyun wore a purple gold crown, a narrow-sleeved brocade robe, and a sable fur coat, which was the favorite hunting outfit of the sons of the powerful and wealthy in the capital. Judging from the ring and hunting bow in his hand, it was obvious that he had just received the news and rushed here.

He reached out and pulled up Qi Huangyang from the ground, frowning and saying, "Huangyang, why are you running out in such a hurry? Are you also trying to find me to report the news?"

"Humph, cousin, you overestimate Qi Huangyang. He is worried about his own Lacquer Beast puppet soldiers and wants to escape secretly!"

Without waiting for Qi Huangyang to speak with an embarrassed look, Zhonghang Shuo walked over angrily, glared at Qi Huangyang, and explained to Xing Boyun what had just happened.

He trusted his companions and friends so much, but he didn't expect that they would deceive him. When he saw the intact lacquered beast puppet soldier on the ground, Zhonghang said that he almost got angry.

After learning the details of what happened, Xing Boyun pressed the hilt of the sword at his waist and said with cold eyes: "Ah Shuo, don't blame Huang Yang for feeling sorry for his puppet soldiers. Gu Qiuyi is indeed a capable person.

But he has just arrived at the Imperial College, and he has acted so high-profile. It is clear that he is trying to use you guys as a stepping stone to gain fame and prestige. He is really despicable."

The aunt Zhonghang Shuo mentioned was Xing Boyun's mother, Qi Huangyang's sister-in-law was Zhonghang Shuo's sister, and Shangqing Qi Xi was Xing Boyun's uncle.

Because of their close relationship, the three have been good friends who grew up together since childhood. Now they have an enemy in Qing Yi, so they quickly reached a common goal.

"Humph, a country boy, a humble vassal, dares to act so arrogantly in the Upper City. I must drive him out of the Imperial College today to vent my hatred."

Xing Boyun waved coldly to Zhonghang Shuo, Qi Huangyang, Chunyu Ke and Gu Liangchang, then took the lead and strode towards Qingyi, followed by a dozen clan members.

No matter whether it was Xing Boyun or Zhong Hangshuo, they had both lost face in front of Qing Yi. Regardless of whether the responsibility lay with the other party or not, as long as Qing Yi appeared in front of them, they would always feel uncomfortable in their hearts, and would not feel satisfied until they drove this annoying existence away.

In addition, although I don’t know why Qing Yi must want to enter the Imperial College, I must oppose what the other party wants. Destroying Qing Yi’s goal will always make me feel vent.

Seeing the monarch's eldest son Xing Boyun, the two sons of the senior ministers, the two sons of the second ministers and a dozen royal family members rushing over aggressively, hundreds of imperial students whispered and dared not to take part in it. Many of the timid ones simply hid far away.

Even Yun Yi, the son of a senior minister, did not dare to have any conflict with the group of the monarch's eldest sons. He just watched quietly in the crowd.

Qing Yi acted as if he didn't see Xing Boyun and others approaching. He first put away the six crystals he won from the second competition, then picked up the exquisite animal tooth puppet soldier and returned it to the honest boy.

"I heard Yang Hu call you Zhu Zhiwu, right? I've returned your puppet soldiers to you. In addition, you won a total of twelve crystals from these two competitions. We can split it in half each to make a small profit.

Take these things and leave quickly. The next conflict is not something you can get involved in. If we are destined to meet again in the Imperial College, we will have a chance to meet again."

The honest young man Zhu Zhiwu had a look of excitement and worry on his face. He secretly glanced at Xing Boyun and others who were approaching, and then whispered:
"Guqiu Yi, don't worry. My grandfather is Zuo Shigong Zhulong. Even if I stand here to cheer you on, the Crown Prince, Zhonghang Shuo, and Qi Huangyang can't do anything to me.

Besides, you made my beast tusk puppet soldier so good and powerful, I don't want any of the crystals you won. How about you teach me how to practice talisman master? I also want to make such a powerful beast tusk puppet soldier by myself."

"I just made a friend at the Imperial College, and he turns out to be the grandson of Master Zuo!" Qing Yi couldn't help but smile even more happily when he heard Zhu Zhiwu's identity.

The first time I went to the capital, there was a conflict outside the Central City Gate. Later, I heard from Zhu Cheng that it was thanks to the good words of Zuo Shigong Zhu Long in front of the king that the Spring Ploughing Set immediately attracted the king's attention and avoided a series of troubles. "Since you are not afraid of getting into trouble, Zhu Zhiwu, then wait for me here. After the matter is resolved, we can study the animal tooth puppet soldiers together. By the way, where is Yang Hu?"

Qing Yi smiled and patted the honest boy's shoulder. He wanted to find Yang Hu to return the carving knife he had just borrowed, but found that the man had disappeared. Perhaps he was afraid of trouble and slipped away early.

However, having Zhu Zhiwu as a supporter is enough for now. Qing Yi is quite satisfied with this gain. He behaves so high-profile just to stand out in the Imperial College.

Among the students in the Imperial College, except for the children of royal family and Marquis of Xing, as well as a small number of children of nobles and vassal states, the vast majority were children of doctors and vassal states.

Most of the sons of doctors and feudal lords who were sent to the Imperial Academy were the second sons or youngest sons in the family, or even illegitimate sons of lower status. They had no qualifications to inherit titles and fiefs.

When they are young, they can enter the Imperial College to study and practice under the care of their parents, but when they become adults, they have to fight for many things on their own.

Qing Yi was determined to enter the Imperial College. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of books in the library, his most important goal was to find a group of like-minded talents. This type of Imperial College students was obviously a good resource.

At this time, Xing Boyun and his group also approached, and said with a cold smile: "Guqiu Yi, your father allowed you to enter the Imperial College and listen to the lectures of many doctors and professors at will, but he did not allow you to come here to bully others.

You don't even think about being grateful to your father and emperor, but you used the silver token as a bet, and you insulted the students in the academy. How can you stay in the academy? Get out now!"

"That's right, a mere sergeant and a vassal dare to be so arrogant and domineering, why don't you get out of here!"

"Get out!"

"Get out!"

A dozen royal family members started to make a fuss. They didn't care who Qing Yi was. They would just follow Xing Boyun's lead and shout whatever he said. He was just a small vassal, so it didn't matter if they offended him.

Faced with such strong pressure, Qing Yi was not nervous at all, but sneered: "I heard that after the prince's legs and feet recovered, the prince wanted you to study and practice in the Imperial College, but I didn't expect you to be on horseback every day.

In addition, I came to the Imperial College to study at the order of the monarch, and I just wanted to have a brief exchange with my classmates, but the prince came to the Imperial College and forcibly expelled me. Doesn't this count as abusing power? Does this count as disobeying the order of the monarch?

"From a public perspective, the Crown Prince is a minister of the monarch. From a private perspective, the Crown Prince is the son of the Marquis of Xing. As a minister, he rebels against the monarch, and as a son, he rebels against his father. He is truly disloyal and unfilial. How dare he have the nerve to rebuke me? How ridiculous!"

“You—you—you—”

Xing Boyun's face flushed at Qing Yi's sharp and well-reasoned words, and he argued repeatedly, "How could I be unfaithful or unfilial? You are clearly full of slanderous words——"

Zhonghang said at this time, leaning close to Xing Boyun's ear, "Cousin, this Guqiu Yi has a sharp tongue. Since we can't win the argument, we might as well teach him a lesson and make him lose face in the Imperial College.

I heard that he is quite brave. If twenty or thirty of us attack him together, I don't believe that he can defeat so many of us with his bare hands."

Xing Boyun was immediately tempted, but he shook his head slightly and said, "No, no, my father will be furious if he finds out."

Zhonghang Shuo said proudly, “There is no need to worry about this. Even if the prince finds out about this later, the ones who did it are not only you, the eldest son, but also the sons of Qi Huangyang and me, two of the highest ministers.

In addition, Chunyu Ke, Gu Liangchang, and a dozen other clan members are also included. You can only say a few words to appease Guqiu Yi."

Qing Yi also noticed Zhong Xing's whispering, and discerned the other party's intentions by his lip movements. His expression became serious, and he was unwilling to engage in conflict unless it was absolutely necessary.

However, if he wanted to stand out in the Imperial Academy, he could not retreat in the slightest. Thinking of this, he could only grit his teeth. Even if he offended the ministers and the king again, he would never be weak and give in.

Just when a battle was about to break out, they heard hurried footsteps approaching, and a cold, old voice said, "Is the prince coming to the Imperial College to hunt?"

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