The Ultimate Prodigal Son - Chapter 324

[Chapter 324: Good things should be kept within the family]

Lin Tian didn’t know how much of a commotion he caused by leaving the examination room early. After returning to the Lin Mansion, he went straight into his bedroom and fell asleep.

Others were talking about Lin Tian leaving the examination room early, wondering if Lin Tian had not written anything at all? Or had he finished writing it early?

After all, people who could finish so many questions so quickly either didn’t know how to write at all and handed in a blank paper.

Or they had already read thousands of books, so they were very comfortable with all the questions.

But Lin Tian was obviously not the second type of person! After all, before coming to the capital, he was still a famous prodigal son in Liangzhou City!

It was less than a day after the exam started, and he had already finished the exam paper. Such a fast speed had not appeared many times in the history of the imperial examination in Da Chu.

And the last time was Yang Sheng!

Could it be that Lin Tian was going to inherit Yang Sheng’s glory?

However, this speculation was only for a moment. Everyone didn’t believe that Lin Tian had such ability, and they thought he should be swell-faced and fat.

Because they were already familiar with Lin Tian’s name, he was just an incompetent fool who could finish the questions in such a short time.

He must have given up on himself and gave up the exam, or maybe he just handed in a blank paper!

That’s right, this person must have handed in a blank paper!

Otherwise, how could he come out of the examination room so quickly?

After getting this answer, some people seemed to have found the truth and made a big fuss about it.

Soon it reached the ears of the emperor, and naturally Luo Xiang and Liu Zhang also received the news.

“Your Majesty, Lord Lin may be a little eager for quick success, why don’t you give him another chance.”

The next morning, an official mentioned this matter, and it was obvious that the emperor’s face darkened a lot.

Liu Zhang played the role of a good guy again, openly asking the emperor to give Lin Tian another chance in the hall.

But his words also indirectly showed that Lin Tian did hand in a blank paper, which inadvertently confirmed that Lin Tian gave up on himself.

“Remember that on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lord Lin boasted that he would bring back a champion. This doesn’t look like he is going to win a champion!”

Luo Xiang sang the same tune with Liu Zhang, playing the villain. The two of them were like singing a double act, one after another.

“I guess Lord Lin is too nervous. Lord Luo doesn’t need to be so aggressive.”

“Why should Prime Minister Liu hide it for him? The imperial examination is the most fair. If you give up, you give up!”

The two of them talked one after another. Seeing that the emperor sitting at the top didn’t say anything, they immediately became more excited.

“Enough! How can two people quarrel like this in the court?”

However, just when they wanted to add fuel to the fire, the emperor suddenly slammed the table in anger.

Everyone didn’t know why the emperor suddenly got so angry. They all kept silent and didn’t dare to make a sound.

Liu Zhang was also a little annoyed. He was indeed too proud just now. He actually forgot that now was not the time for him to show off!

“Your Majesty, please calm down. I am too worried that Lord Lin may be a little rude. Please punish me.”

Liu Zhang was very considerate and stepped out of his position. He came to the center of the hall, knelt down in front of the emperor with a plop, and apologized sincerely.

He was really a little impulsive just now.

Now Su Lin is still in confinement, Fan Aiqing is investigating Su Lin’s affairs, and the emperor has been a little cold to him recently.

Moreover, according to the news from the harem, the queen said that the emperor has not been to the harem recently, let alone returning to the queen’s palace.

“Prime Minister Liu, please step down first. Let’s not discuss the matter of Minister Lin for now.”

The emperor waved his hand with a headache and said, not wanting to care too much.

When he received this news, he was also furious, and he wanted to capture Lin Tian from outside the palace.

But he calmed down after thinking about it, and it was still Shun Gonggong who persuaded him.

Lin Tian is the descendant of Lin Zuhua, and he has been appreciated by Yang Sheng, so naturally he would not do such a thing as handing in a blank paper.

Moreover, Lin Tian had completed all the tasks assigned by him in excess, which was enough to prove that Lin Tian was a talented person. He

couldn’t say that he would take the top spot and then hand in a blank paper. He must have finished writing the paper long ago. However,

his arrogant style of behavior made the emperor feel a little dissatisfied. In addition, Liu Zhang’s repeated provocations made him a little angry.

Although the emperor suppressed the matter, seeing his attitude, everyone directly determined that Lin Tian had handed in a blank paper.

So the news spread throughout the capital at lightning speed.

“Father, Lin Tian…”

Yang Zhiqing naturally got the news. After Yang Sheng left the court, she hurried to Yang Sheng’s study.

As for Lin Tian’s help to her at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet that day, she felt that she owed Lin Tian another favor, so she couldn’t help but pay some attention to him.

“He did it in a very ostentatious way, but he shouldn’t have handed in a blank paper.”

Yang Sheng saw his daughter so anxious. It was the first time he saw Yang Zhiqing come to him again and again for a strange man.

“Qing’er is paying special attention to Lin Tian.”

After he said that, Yang Zhiqing was obviously relieved.

However, Yang Sheng asked again.

“Father, what are you talking about? Qing’er just thought about this person who helped her on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival and saved her life, so she kept a little more thoughts on him.”

How could Yang Zhiqing not know what Yang Sheng was thinking? She immediately denied it categorically.

She already had a lover in her heart, that is, the extremely elegant Su Yu.

Lin Tian is indeed excellent, but she likes the second prince.

“Father didn’t say anything, Qing’er doesn’t need to be so panic.”

However, Yang Zhiqing’s reaction made Yang Sheng very satisfied. He stroked his beard and said with a smile.

“Since Mr. Lin is fine, Qing’er will go back to his room first.”

Yang Zhiqing knew that Yang Sheng must not have heard her words. She was a little embarrassed and annoyed. She shook her sleeves and went out with a little temper.

Yang Sheng felt that there was something going on between the two.

As the saying goes, good things should not flow to outsiders. He still had to create more opportunities for Lin Tian to get in touch with his Qing’er.

After all, the eldest prince is eyeing him covetously, and Lin Tian is also a talented person. After the results of the imperial examination come out, Lin Tian will probably have more suitors.

“Lin Tian, you must not let me down.”

Looking at the rockery and flowing water outside the window, Yang Sheng casually broke off a leaf and returned to the desk in his study.

The notes that Lin Tian wrote on weekdays were piled on the desk, and some of the insights in them made him secretly amazed.

This is also a major reason why he has such confidence in Lin Tian.

With Lin Tian’s ability, it must not be difficult to get a top scholar position!