I was vying for favor with four big daddy

Chapter 479 A Rumor That Arouses Unlimited Daydreams
Thousands of Confucian scholars sat in front of the imperial gate, stumbling around.

Ever since there were rumors that His Royal Highness the Empress Dowager connived at the test for her male favorite, this incident was like a collapsed snow mountain, out of control.

In addition, that day he was carried away by the ear by a more handsome young gentleman, which aroused infinite reverie.

There were also rumors in the capital that His Royal Highness the Empress Dowager liked Xiao Langjun's attire and was bluffing and deceiving her everywhere, so all of this contributed to the intensification of this rumor.

Within a while, eighteen generations of that male favorite's ancestors were uncovered. It is said that even the grave of Zhuang Sheng's mother's childhood sweetheart has been seen.

Not to mention "Zhuang Sheng"'s talent, learning and appearance, the Confucian scholars sitting in front of the imperial gate are probably more familiar with Zhuang Sheng than they are with their own father.

Tangtang rode a phoenix to the dungeon tower near the imperial gate, just in time someone was spreading Zhuang Sheng's portrait and resume, so she took one that floated to her hand.

It has to be said that Confucian scholars are as enthusiastic about gossip as they are about taking the imperial examination. Except for the fact that the portrait is true, all other news is false.

The Zhuang Sheng in the portrait is Feng Mingxiu, wearing the same robe that he wore in the examination room that day.

He looked five points like Feng Hanchu, with gorgeous eyebrows and arrogant looks, which aroused Confucian scholars even more.

Most of them came from poor backgrounds, and they thought that they would be the number one scholar in the first dynasty and the lintel of the glorious family. It would be fine if they didn't have enough talent and learning, but they couldn't stand someone using power to pretend to be someone else.

Especially those high-ranking officials and dignitaries used unscrupulous means to obliterate the hard work of a Confucian scholar for ten years, so the Confucian scholars ran to the imperial gate to protest.

A total of three requirements were raised, and Chun Wei re-examined, arrested Zhuang Sheng who was taking the exam, and deposed the empress dowager.

If they fail to meet the requirements at one point, they will sit here and die. They have been suffering for two days now.

Both the crown prince and Tangtang sent people out to appease and persuade them, and even gave them food and drink, but no one was willing to accept it.

The Confucian scholars were weak and did not eat or drink, and it was still relatively cold at night. Many fell ill and fainted, and were called up by their companions to continue to resist.

Tangtang looked at it for a while with her extremely heavy head on her shoulders, pointed to a person in the crowd and asked:
"Is that man in the white robe the leader of the Confucian scholars? I think he's the one talking all the time, and everyone seems to know him."

Tang Bi narrowed his eyes and watched for a while:
"This man's name is Zhang Yuan, from Huaxian County, Sichuan Province. He is 42 years old this year. He took the exam for 20 years before entering Chunwei. He is also well-known in the Confucianism Hall."

"It's from Chuanzhou again." Tangtang rolled her eyes, "Is it because of the little fame?"

"He likes to write poems, and he is very popular among young Confucian scholars. He also likes to discuss government affairs in public. He was arrested by the county magistrate several times, and he did not repent after he came out."

Tangtang laughed: "Then let's start with him, Sister Qian Shuang, you can do it."

Qian Shuang took the order and went.

A while later, another group of resisting scholars came to the imperial gate, and two or three sat near Zhang Yuan, shouting along with him.

After a while, several people started whispering to each other.

Then I saw Zhang Yuan jumped up all of a sudden, clasped his fists and saluted to the surroundings:

"Brothers, Zhuang Sheng's whereabouts have been found, follow me, catch him, and give everyone justice."

The people around him also shouted: "Yes, catch him, don't let him run away, then confront the Crown Princess and see how she argues."

In response to all calls, many Confucian scholars also jumped up and ran with them, and there were a lot of people missing in front of the imperial gate.

Confucian scholars have no backbone, so they become restless, looking at each other, as if they are very disturbed.

At this time, Tangtang called several older ministers: "My lords, take food and drink now, and take the imperial doctor to persuade those Confucian scholars."

Immediately afterwards, she ordered the imperial army: "Send a signal to the general king, and wait for Zhang Yuan and the others to make trouble in Liufeng Bieyuan before attacking."

"Yes."

"Has the Duke Protector gone to court?" She turned around and asked Tang Bi.

Tang Bi made a salute: "Grandfather is on the road now, so he probably doesn't know about it yet."

Tangtang nodded: "That's good. As soon as he arrives, you can talk to him. As long as there are people in other courtyards who want to report, stop them all."

"Yes."

Everything has been arranged, just waiting to bring people back.

Ming Wuci was fully clothed, holding a waist knife, and carefully glanced at Tangtang——

In the morning light, Her Royal Highness the Empress Dowager was strategizing, her methods were cold and stern, and her appearance was still tender and immature, but she could no longer see the younger sister of the little master four years ago in her eyes.

Downstairs, in front of the imperial gate, some scholars had already taken the food and devoured it, while others received treatment from the imperial doctor.

Sitting for a long time, suffering from hunger, now a large group of people are like refugees, some are still crying, looking very painful.

The other Confucian scholars who rushed over one after another saw it and blocked the streets on both sides in front of the imperial gate. They didn't know what happened and didn't dare to come over.

After a while, someone shouted on the long street: "The fake Zhuang Sheng has been caught, he has been caught, and he is in another courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing."

"It must be the other courtyard of the empress dowager. She knows how to raise a man at such a young age. Is this the way the royal family is brought up?"

"That's right, are there other people in that other courtyard? It's disgusting."

The Confucian scholar who came to pass the letter said: "That is not the other courtyard of the empress dowager, but the other courtyard of Qian Wenjun, the servant of the Ministry of officials, and Mr. Qian. Both he and his mother live there."

The Confucian scholars suddenly became confused: "What, how could it be Mr. Qian, you can't make a mistake, right?"

"This must be the empress dowager's conspiracy. That is her other courtyard, and Mr. Qian was found as a scapegoat."

"Yes, it is the conspiracy of the Crown Princess to depose the Crown Princess."

The reporter said: "We even found out the land deed. It was Qian Wenjun who ordered the fake Zhuang Sheng to take the exam. We caught him, and he wanted to run away. Fortunately, he met the guards patrolling the streets and caught them."

"So, he is Master Qian's male favourite?"

"No way, I think Mr. Qian is very fair and selfless."

"Won't a fair and selfless person keep a male pet in private? Stop talking nonsense, and you'll know when someone catches you back."

Qian Wenjun and "Zhuang Sheng" were dragged and beaten by the Confucian scholars to the imperial gate. The Confucian scholars were so angry that they beat and scolded them.

After such a fuss, all the Confucian scholars rushed over and stared at these two men.

The ministers who rushed to the court were also present, and the leaders were Huguogong and Tang Bi. When Huguogong and Qian Wenjun looked at each other, why didn't they understand?
Tangtang attracted Fenghuang: "Brother Fenghuang, let's go down to watch the excitement."

She sat down on the throne in front of the imperial gate, and Feng Mingyuan also arrived.

Just listen to the eunuch singing loudly: "His Royal Highness, Your Royal Highness is in charge of politics, be quiet."

For a while, the noisy imperial gate fell silent, and tens of thousands of pairs of eyes looked at the two people in the throne.

(End of this chapter)