Chen Yuan could sense that whenever the Great Governor of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau faced him, there seemed to be something unusual—although it hadn't been like this before. It basically started after returning from Liangzhou.

There seemed to be a sense of watchfulness.

Unfortunately, no matter how much Chen Yuan pondered, he still couldn't understand the connection within. He could only guess that this Xiao Jing perhaps had some connection with him, beyond that he couldn't fathom.

Primarily because this matter was indeed too astounding.

A dignified Second Rank official, the one arguably most important in the court's power structure, actually had connections with the remnant Xiang Family from the previous dynasty. No one dared to think in that direction.

After giving Chen Yuan a reminder, Xiao Jing said no more.

Overall, it was quite smooth. Although the Southern region was a bit chaotic, ultimately it allowed him to leap out of the quagmire of the Capital. Giving Chen Yuan a year to grow, perhaps… the surprises he brings in the future will be greater.

Zhang Yantong nodded, saying nothing, while Wu Tianxi smiled with a hint of admiration.

Boldly confronting the Emperor!

This was definitely not a trivial matter. Looking across the entire Great Jin court, how many dared to do so?

Though the Emperor only had Core Realm Cultivation and his strength was negligible, he represented the entire court, the revered status of the world.

With the Dynasty's fortune protecting him, no one below a True Monarch could approach him.

Even for a True Monarch, killing the Emperor wasn't guaranteed.

At least he considered himself not bold enough to dare such an action.

This was not much different from courting death.

To those few colleagues who first spoke up for him, Chen Yuan still responded with goodwill, casually chatting briefly before leaving the Imperial City and returning to Duke Wu'an Mansion.

Meanwhile, in the Imperial Study Room, the scene made one's heart tremble.

Pieces of priceless porcelain, calligraphy, and paintings were scattered all over the floor, shattered fragments everywhere, with half of the study's layout destroyed.

Jingtai, in his bright yellow dragon robe, looked extremely sullen, with strands of cold light in his eyes, and murderous intent swirling around him, emitting an overwhelming aura within a few steps.

"Hoo..."

Jingtai exhaled a long breath, brow furrowed tightly.

The murderous feeling was hard to suppress; earlier, he had been provoked and infuriated by Chen Yuan in the Golden Throne Hall. Though he suppressed his inner anger at the time, he had to release it now.

With a wave of his hand, all the broken pieces in the study vanished without a trace, restoring to their original state, save for a few missing decorations.

As the Emperor, emotions should not be visible on his face.

And he wouldn't let anyone notice his oddities.

A moment later, a trembling eunuch outside quietly said:

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Cao has arrived."

"Let him in."

Jingtai, expressionless, returned to his previous calm demeanor.

In the Harem, inside Chunhua Palace.

The incident between Jingtai and Chen Yuan in the Golden Throne Hall had already reached the ears of Noble Consort Yang Huanyu through various sources.

She couldn't help but worry.

Defying the Emperor, disobeying the imperial command!

In anyone else's case, they would suffer badly today. If not for him being Chen Yuan, surely there would have been blood spilled in the Golden Throne Hall!

This was both shocking and terrifying.

Princess Pingyang's expression remained calm, betraying no emotion. The day's events had already reached her, leaving her unsure whether to feel relieved or defeated.

She never wished to marry, become a wife, or teach children—a goal she had long set for herself.

For this, she forced herself to excel, making young talents across the Capital all self-conscious, unwilling to compare themselves to her. Yet at this moment, suddenly emerged Chen Yuan.

He was even more outstanding than her!

Peerless in this world, possessing extraordinary demeanor, astonishing talent, and supreme abilities, ruthless at times without mercy, calculated at other times with deep schemes.

Occasionally, for a single breath of righteousness, he would break through realms.

At times, for the sake of the masses, willing to sacrifice himself, just for the peace of the people.

He managed to rise from a small, remote Ping'an County in less than two and a half years, reaching the world.

Who in the world today doesn't know Chen, the Green Envoy?

He is the dream suitor of countless women.

Princess Pingyang thought she would never be moved, but as rumors ran rampant in the Capital, she subconsciously envisioned what it would be like to marry Chen Yuan.

At Shuanghe Temple, if Chen Yuan had directly agreed, Pingyang would not have refused.

But he didn't.

Treating her as if nothing.

Not a trace of interest in her.

It seemed to be her first defeat since she could remember.

And it seemed to stir an unwilling mindset within her, leading her to unexpectedly visit Lin'an Prefecture to watch as the fish leaped over the dragon gate. Upon returning home, she was unsure of her thoughts at that moment.

"Greetings, Mother Consort."

Summoned by her mother consort, Princess Pingyang looked at her recently radiant mother consort and respectfully bowed.

Her heart inevitably filled with curiosity.

In a short period, it seemed her mother consort had undergone significant changes.

"Pingyang is here; have a seat."

Noble Consort Yang smiled faintly, inviting her to sit in front of her.

Though her attitude wasn't worlds apart from before, there was a considerable difference.

"Thank you, Mother Consort."

Harboring some thoughts, Princess Pingyang slowly sat down.

"Have you heard about what happened at the court today?"

"I've heard a bit."

Princess Pingyang nodded slightly.

Such a significant event she had learned about almost immediately. She could anticipate that this shocking matter would spread across the Capital and beyond in a short time.

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