The Prime Minister's Darling

Chapter 768 - 768 357 Arrogant Protection (One More Update)_2

?Chapter 768: 357 Arrogant Protection (One More Update)_2 Chapter 768: 357 Arrogant Protection (One More Update)_2 However, it was the Minister of Finance who had just moved the chair for the Duke of Xuanping that spoke, “A few months ago, there was a rumor in the Capital City that the new top scholar resembled the late young lord of Zhaodu. In response, the Duke of Xuanping once went to…”
Halfway through, the Minister of Finance realized he had almost misspoke. Being an official, he should not criticize the emperor in front of his colleagues and the Hanlin Academy Officials.

He coughed slightly and changed his wording to: “He specifically went to see him.”

He was referring to the incident when the Duke of Xuanping got up early to show his support for Xiao Liulang during the Palace Examination day.

This incident had once been heatedly discussed, causing many to believe that Xiao Liulang attained the title of top scholar through inappropriate means, attributing his success to the relationship with the Duke of Xuanping.

“So, it’s because Mr. Xiao looks like his own deceased son…” murmured one finance official.

Everyone present was taken aback, roughly understanding why the Duke of Xuanping came to visit Xiao Liulang.

“How could it be such a coincidence that Xiao Liulang, not injured earlier or later, gets hurt as soon as the Duke of Xuanping arrives? And then he had to be carried all the way back…” mumbled another.

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