After I stopped being a lady from a rich family, I fought all over the capital

Chapter 11 The Number One Talent
The carriage stopped suddenly because of a sharp shout from the person inside.

The driver pulled the reins so hard that he almost frightened the horse.

Patriarch Zhang swayed from side to side a few times, hurting his forehead and hissing subconsciously.

"Sir, are you okay?"

The attendant who was following the man stretched out his hand and used his body as a cushion to block the collision that was about to hit the man.

After everyone was in a stable position, he whispered and scolded the servant who was driving the car outside.

The driver apologized repeatedly, admitted his fault and begged for mercy.

"That's all."

Patriarch Zhang took a deep breath and exhaled slowly and silently.

"It's not his fault."

He was inexplicably annoyed by the noise that seemed to be surrounding his ears, starting from somewhere.

But looking at Zhang Bai's appearance, it seemed that he didn't hear any sound at all.

He couldn't help but wonder if he was disturbed by Song Lan's words and started to hallucinate.

"...Have you ever paid attention to the kid in Qingtong Lane? Is he really good at studying?"

Patriarch Zhang temporarily suppressed his disgust and asked Zhang Bai with a little hesitation.

Zhang Bai showed surprise.

He quickly put aside his hesitation and said, "I've heard a few things about it."

"That's more than good. I heard he has the talent of a top scholar..."

Zhang Bai had never followed the old master Zhang into the prison to visit Zhang Chi, so naturally he did not hear Song Lan's deliberate provocation.

At this moment, I just say what I think.

"The top talent."

Patriarch Zhang smacked these four words several times in his mouth and sneered: "You actually took the flattery people say seriously."

I really don't believe that the concubine's daughter really has the potential to be so successful.

Zhang Bai had no idea of the twists and turns involved and thought that his master didn't believe what he said, so he hurried to explain.

"Ouch! Sir, you are wrongly accusing me!"

"I really don't want to brag about anything. It's just that the young master who lives in Qingtong Lane really has some skills."

"Today, the stone bulletin board in front of the Zhuangyuan Building in the capital still has the test paper that he took posted." "Everyone says that if it weren't for his bad luck, he would have been the top scholar long ago."

"Even Lord Su Wenheng, who was in charge of the examination twice, expressed his regret to everyone he met after he passed by the Zhuangyuan Building and read those test papers!"

Upon hearing the name of the examiner Su Wenheng, the expression of Patriarch Zhang suddenly became much more serious.

"Is there such a thing?"

If even Su Wenheng feels sorry for him, then this kid must really have some talent.

Su Wenheng is well-known for his appreciation of talent and impartiality.

"Yes!"

Zhang Bai said casually: "Most people in the capital know about this!"

So why didn't anyone tell him?

Patriarch Zhang frowned and expressed his confusion.

Zhang Bai was very surprised: "Master Chi didn't tell you?"

He was stunned for a moment, and explained unconsciously: "It was Master Chi who came to me and told me that the boy had made great progress in his studies. Perhaps I could take this opportunity to come to you and plead for him to be allowed to return home. If he can really make some progress in his studies, it would be an honor for the Zhang family."

"So, Master Chi said he wanted to talk to you in person."

"Since it's not a big deal, and you never want to hear news about Qingtong Lane, I didn't take it to heart."

Didn’t Young Master Chi say that?
Zhang Bai belatedly realized that he might have done something wrong.

"grown ups……"

He looked at the man tremblingly, and saw that face, which rarely showed any expression, was now as dark as ink, and his heart gradually became anxious.

"Find out why he missed the exam."

Patriarch Zhang already had some guesses in his mind.

I just won't give up until I see the evidence.

"Make a copy of the test paper he did and bring it to me."

Zhang Bai immediately responded with a serious expression.
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Song Lan learned from the feedback from the resentment that the old master Zhang had already begun to investigate the concubine, and he was in a good mood and hummed a song.

Just as I was about to turn the corner, I bumped into a hard chest.
Ok?
She blinked and looked at the familiar face in front of her, a little surprised: "Why are you here?"

He didn't even look at the road and just bumped into people.

(End of this chapter)