Chapter 509: Did I Misunderstand You 3
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The Third Prince took the charm from his guard.
The deputy governor fell and was completely drenched in sweat.
“Deputy Governor Li, why do you look so nervous? “Because of your royal presence, your highness…”
“What is this?”
The Third Prince was not in a hurry to open the lucky charm. Instead, he kept exerting pressure on the deputy governor as if he wanted the official to succumb to it.
“T-this is a charm that my wife got for me when I came to Guangqing Province…” the deputy governor replied in a shaky voice.
“Oh? So, it’s just a lucky charm. Then, what’s there to be afraid of?”
“I-I’m not. It’s a misunderstanding.”
“Is it!? Deputy Governor Li, as an official designated by the imperial court, do you know what happens to those who cheat in the Imperial Examination?
“T-they’ll get beheaded.”
“You’re wrong. For an offense like yours, their entire family goes down with them.”
“Y -your Highness! I didn’t do anything!’
Deputy Governor Li had finally succumbed to the pressure. He banged his head on the floor, a gesture to beg for something so hard that his forehead began to bleed.
The Third Prince removed a dagger and slowly opened the lucky charm. He
then took out a piece of paper with the questions of the Provincial Examination written on it.
“So, Deputy Governor Li, can you explain why the exam questions about the waterway are inside your charm?
“I can explain, Your Highness. Every year, the dyke will get breached during the rainy season in spring. My wife wishes that I could solve the waterway problem for Guangqing Province. She put the questions in it so I won’t forget it. ”
“Oh? Is that so? It’s just all a misunderstanding, then?”
The deputy governor knelt on the floor with his forehead sticking to the floor as well. He didn’t even dare to make a voice.
He was terrified. If he made a single mistake in his replies, not only would his family die along with him, but even his relatives would.
He wasn’t ready to gamble and could only hope the Third Prince would believe him.
“Let’s go. Bring him with us. We’ll head to the Provincial Education Commissioner.”
The examiners for Provincial Examinations were all directly appointed by the imperial court and not the local officials. This was done so to prevent any foul play.
“Your Highness! I-I was forced to do this!” The deputy governor begged. “You have to understand.”
“Huh? I thought Xie Heng was the one in the wrong here?” The Third Prince chuckled.
“He… he’s not… I’m sorry…”
“Do you think that’s enough to make you an innocent person? Apprehend all of them!”
“Please forgive me!”
“Do you know why I’m here in Guangqing Province? Because someone has already reported to the emperor that the questions of the Provincial Examination have been leaked. I’m here under the emperor’s order to investigate this matter.”
Upon hearing that, the deputy governor’s eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
“Take them away!” The Third Prince waved his hand, not wanting to look at the deputy governor any longer.
Once the garden was clear of most of the people, the Third Prince walked over to Xie Heng with a grin. ‘Zizhao, how was my timing?
“I almost pissed my pants waiting for you. If you were any slower, it would’ve been hard for me to clean my name,” Xie Heng replied seriously.
“Hahaha! Stop joking around, Zizhao. How can such a child’s trick frame you? Since this is a serious matter, I’ll take my leave first. I’ll stop by for a cup of tea next time.”
“All right. Stay healthy.”
The Third Prince then turned and left.
Kang Xiuwan lost all energy in her legs and sat down. “That was so scary. Thank God.”
Zhao Chuchu laughed awkwardly and helped Kang Xiuwan up. “Are you okay?”
“Wasn’t that terrifying? The deputy governor was so sure that Da Lang had bought the questions! If he really searched your house, then it’ll be bad! I won’t be able to live with myself if that happens! I’ll have to ensure my mom never does something like this again.”
“Actually, Da Lang was already suspicious when your mom gave us the charm.
We already knew about the questions in it.”
“Really?”
“Yup. ”
“Thank God. Oh, right! Chuchu, was that really the Third Prince?
“He sure is.”
Then, Zhao Chuchu’s heart skipped a beat as she thought, “Wait… Don’t tell me Xiuwan has fallen in love with the Third Prince?
“Nothing will happen to Da Lang if the Third Prince is here. Thank God.” This time, Kang Xiuwan clasped her hand and prayed.
Zhao Chuchu was left speechless.
However, she was relieved as well. Kang Xiuwan was just trying to ensure the Third Prince could protect them and had no other ideas about him.
The biggest problem was that the Third Prince did not have long to live. Zhao Chuchu didn’t want Kang Xiuwan to fall for the prince because that relationship would not bear fruit.
After knowing that nothing would happen to Xie Heng, Kang Xiuwang left.
She was determined to remind her mother of what had happened and warn her not to be so innocent again.
“Did you send a message to the Imperial City?” Zhao Chuchu then asked Xie Heng.
Xie Heng nodded. “This is the best stage for the Third Prince. The other princes are mo… Well, they would only make the matter worse.”
“Did this happen last time?
In Xle Heng’s past life, the event where the questions were leaked did not happen in Guangqing Province..
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