Chapter 2009: Who Wants to See Me?

“I never expected him to be this kind of person.”

“The face of Shanshi County has been completely lost by these few people.”

At this moment, the candidates of Shanshi County were furious, thinking that he didn’t compete but instead went to claim credit. The result was that he failed to gain any merit and was kicked out, truly a disgrace.

Hearing everyone’s chatter, Young Master Liu’s face alternated between red and white, “Don’t speak nonsense. I was standing up for justice. I was the one who reported it, but Song Wencai stole my credit.”

But no matter what he said, no one believed him, only thinking that he was envious of others doing well, hence he caused such a scene.

At this moment, suddenly came the enraged shout of the Magistrate, “Why haven’t you dragged the person out yet? Disturbing this poetry competition, double the penalty!”

Two government officers immediately moved upon hearing the order and dragged Young Master Liu out.

Unwilling to give up, Young Master Liu shouted, “Magistrate, I am wronged, I am wronged. I am truly the one who reported Yang Ming. I want to see Prince Four, I want to see Prince Four…”

The voice reverberated throughout the entire venue, and the entire competition was paused due to this little episode.

Suddenly, a voice rang out, “Who wishes to see me?”

The scene fell silent instantly at this voice, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Young Master Liu was also taken aback by this voice, and before he knew it, Prince Four had already approached.

“Was it you who wished to see me?”

At this point, Young Master Liu came to his senses, hurriedly broke free, and knelt on the ground, “Prince Four, I am wronged. I saw Song Wencai following you, fearing that he might harm you, so I sought out the Magistrate. Song Wencai was not the one who reported Yang Ming, do not be deceived by him.”

Upon saying this, the Magistrate immediately stepped forward, rebuking, “Bold rogue, how dare you speak nonsense and accuse Prince Four of being wrong?”

The onlookers also held their breath, wasn’t this shooting oneself in the foot?

To dare question the decision of Prince Four!

Prince Four gestured for the Magistrate to stand down and then looked at Young Master Liu, proceeding, “You say Song Wencai was not the one who reported? What proof do you have?”

With no turning back, Young Master Liu had to continue, “Prince Four, I am the proof. I am the one who reported Yang Ming.”

After speaking, he pointed to Song Wencai standing beside him, declaring, “He, Song Wencai, is not!”

At this, Song Wencai stepped forward, looking anxious, “Don’t talk nonsense. I believe you’re just jealous of my being favored by Prince Four. The Prince is wise and only trusts me because I helped expose the likes of Yang Ming. Your words cannot change that.”

Seeing Song Wencai’s non-stop arguments, Young Master Liu was half-dead with anger, immediately kowtowing, “Prince Four, I can prove it. I am the one who reported. I can clearly state the content of the report, how the report reached the Proctor, and I can even write out the handwriting on the report right here. You will recognize it immediately!”

He then looked confidently at Song Wencai, “Dare you?”

Song Wencai, seeing this, looked at Prince Four and said, “Prince Four, this person will not relent without seeing a coffin. Let this student and him write down the report here in the venue and let the people present examine who truly is the one assisting the government office in rooting out pests.”