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The three of them were chatting when suddenly Ning Caichen paused, a complex expression crossing his face as he looked ahead. Qin Feng and Zhu Fang also stopped, noticing a figure standing before them—Zhou Ziling.
Since their arrival in the capital, they had attempted to find Zhou Ziling, but he had deliberately avoided them. He had never visited the Qin Mansion either. Confused, Ning Caichen and the others later learned from Nie Rong that Zhou Ziling had allied himself with the Third Prince. This revelation made them even less inclined to engage with Zhou Ziling, as none of them had any intention of choosing sides.
They hadn’t expected to encounter Zhou Ziling here; it seemed he was deliberately waiting for them. Zhou Ziling approached with a smile, addressing them, "Brother Qin, Ning Brother, Zhu Xiong, congratulations to you all!" He gestured toward Ning Caichen and Zhu Fang, who were both also on the list of notable figures.
Ning Caichen frowned and replied, "Brother Zhou, aren’t you also Zhou Ziling? I haven’t congratulated you yet."
Zhou Ziling chuckled lightly and turned to Qin Feng. "I recommended you to the Third Prince. What do you think?"
Qin Feng shook his head, interrupting him. "Brother Zhou, I haven’t considered this matter yet; let’s leave it be."
Zhou Ziling was taken aback by Qin Feng's abrupt refusal and frowned slightly. However, he didn’t dare to pressure Qin Feng further. Instead, he turned to Ning Caichen. "Ning Brother?"
Ning Caichen shook his head as well. "I feel the same as Brother Qin."
With a sigh, Zhou Ziling finally looked at Zhu Fang, who promptly positioned himself behind Qin Feng. Zhou Ziling nodded; he had suspected this outcome but knew that the Third Prince was aware of his relationship with Qin Feng and the others. Perhaps he was merely testing the waters.
Zhou Ziling clasped his hands together and was about to turn away when Ning Caichen suddenly asked, "Brother Zhou, didn’t you say you wouldn’t choose sides? Why is that?"
Zhou Ziling paused for a moment and let out a bitter laugh. "I regret not standing with you back then." After saying this, he shook his head and walked away alone.
Ning Caichen looked puzzled and turned to Qin Feng. "What does he mean by that?"
Qin Feng’s eyes flickered thoughtfully. "Perhaps he has his reasons. Aligning with the Third Prince isn’t necessarily a bad thing; if the Third Prince ascends..."
It was from Longgong. Ning Caichen fell silent, merely glancing at Zhou Ziling's back. After entering the palace, the normal proceedings began. Zhuang Tan Hua and Zhou Ziling rode through the streets, followed by the Jinshi scholars. Qin Feng was also making his debut in the capital.
The citizens were even more excited to see such a young Qin Feng. The women in the upper floors threw Pouch Sachets at him, nearly overwhelming him. Nie Xiaoqian and Qin Wan'er were at a tavern.
Qin Wan'er exclaimed, "Sister Nie, did you see? My brother is truly remarkable!" Nie Xiaoqian looked at Qin Feng, nodding repeatedly, her eyes filled with admiration.
Nie Rong stood nearby, stroking Hu Xu but furrowing his brow. He had heard about the events during the Imperial Examination. The Eldest Princess had actually killed a eunuch close to the Emperor, all because of Qin Feng. This made him worry that the Emperor might vent his anger on Qin Feng.
As the day went on, nothing much happened with Qin Feng, while Ning Caichen and Zhu Fang were exhausted. When they returned to Qin Feng's residence, Nie Rong approached him with a serious expression.
"Xian Zhi, you need to come to the palace with me tomorrow."
Qin Feng was taken aback. "To the palace? For what?"
Nie Rong replied solemnly, "His Majesty wants you to attend Shang Chao."
"Uh, Shang Chao? I haven't been appointed yet; why would I attend?"
Nie Rong shook his head. "I don't know either, but His Majesty just sent a eunuch to notify us."
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