Zu Huiyin's Defense of Han Ji

Tang Miao smiled and didn't say anything more. Some things are enough to say in one sentence; after all, everyone here understands.

There's no need to explain it too clearly...

However, it's fortunate that Fei Niao City isn't being taken seriously right now; otherwise, his demands would be nothing short of asking for trouble.

Zhao Manyan, standing to the side, was completely taken aback by their conversation...

It seems I've fallen into this trap again...

Zu Jiming had always harbored resentment towards Tang Miao, and now that he heard this commoner was going to establish a prestigious family, he was even more envious.

With his family present, he spoke up, "Tang Miao, we're all fighting for the country's glory, why are you making demands? Besides, do you think you can handle all the matches by yourself? Aren't you being a bit too arrogant?"

Hearing Zu Jiming's rambling, Tang Miao turned and said coldly, "You need to understand one thing: there are certainly people who come here to win glory for the country, but you are certainly not one of them!"

"You..."

Zu Jiming had been cowardly all the way here, and apart from wanting to show off, he hadn't really cared about this matter.

However, to point this out so bluntly is simply too much!

But for some reason, being stared at by Tang Miao made him feel a little timid...

"Furthermore, I'm very curious. Who recommended someone as cowardly and useless as you?"

The old councilor's secretary, hearing this, was also very dissatisfied with Tang Miao. He coldly said, "Grand Speaker, I really don't understand. Strength is important, but character is the most crucial factor. Such an arrogant and disdainful student might accept invitations from other countries after the National Prefecture Competition. What would be the point of all our efforts in training him? We might as well have him hand over the resources from the Treasure Hunt Competition and distribute them equally among the other students!"

Tang Miao glanced at the old woman in front of him, then looked at Shao Zheng and shrugged, saying, "If all the top leaders in our country are brain-dead, then even if we get first place and acquire resources, it will still be useless."

"Of course, I'm just a student. Even after I graduate, I don't have any grand ambitions. You politicians have no say in this; it's just something I said casually."

The secret arts councilor's face nearly turned black upon hearing Tang Miao's words...

"Tang Miao, don't be rude." Although Shao Zheng also disliked this old woman, some manners were still necessary.

After seeing Tang Miao shut up, Shao Zheng turned to the secret arts councilor and said, "Zu Huiyin, this isn't our meeting room, and besides, they're just students. He was just chatting casually with me; your suggestion was a bit too much."

Zu Huiyin, however, seemed determined not to let Tang Miao off the hook, and added, "I just think it's not impossible that this student, who was initially weak-willed, might later commit treason."

"Zu Huiyin, I don't like hearing that. I don't know about the other students' character, but Tang Miao is absolutely fine. I'm very unhappy with your doubts and questions, and I hope you apologize to him." Han Ji stood aside, and although he was a bit annoyed by Tang Miao's arrogance, he couldn't help but speak up after hearing what this woman said.

Just as Shao Zheng said, this isn't some meeting room for high-ranking officials.

What Tang Miao just said was just casual conversation. Such opportunistic behavior is unacceptable to a hero who saved millions of lives in the Ancient Capital!

"Han Ji, did I hear that right?" Zu Huiyin was stunned.

You must understand, I am a secret arts councilor.

Is Han Ji out of his mind?

How could they offend her for such a nobody?!

"You heard me right, I'm really serious. I apologize to Tang Miao for what you just did!" Han Ji took a step forward, showing that he wasn't joking and demonstrating his authority.

"Han Ji, Zu Huiyin was just reprimanding the younger generation, you don't need to take it so seriously, do you?" The old patriarch of the Mu Clan Mu Gong, spoke up...

The others also offered their own words of advice. After all, it was unseemly to make a Speaker's secretary apologize to a student. Han Ji's request was excessive. Even if they were protecting him, there should be limits!

Han Ji, however, remained remarkably serious, ignoring everything they said, and his tone was exceptionally stern. "No! Whoever said that must take responsibility. Tang Miao is merely a bit of a joker, and while he may be a little outspoken, he meant no harm. But... some people deliberately misinterpreted his words in front of the Grand Speaker, saying he has character flaws and might be a traitor?"

He then pointed at Zu Huiyin and said coldly, "You, as the Speaker's secretary, what are your intentions in making such remarks in public? Do you know how much impact this will have on a student?"

At this moment, Han Ji had already made his stance clear.

Besides Shao Zheng, Mo Fan was actually the only one in the know.

However, he naturally wouldn't say anything at this moment, and Mo Fan knew that Han Ji hadn't brought any personal feelings into this debate.

The reason we stood up was because of the million people in the Ancient Capital!

Back then... he was completely helpless. Not only did Tang Miao uncover the Black Vatican's plans, but he also successfully captured a leader... Most importantly, when the unstoppable, terrifying undead horde of the Corpse of the Mountain Peak attacked, it was Tang Miao stopped them...

Therefore, he naturally wouldn't allow Zu Huiyin to speak of Tang Miao in that way!

The fact that the news was kept secret was disrespectful to a hero. But there was no other way; the Ancient Capital was under reconstruction at the time, and he also needed to guard against the Black Vatican. More importantly, Tang Miao was still a student, and Han Ji afraid that if the news got out, it would bring him unnecessary trouble.

But when he later learned that Tang Miao had been assassinated at the Temple of Freedom, he understood. He had actually already been marked by the Black Vatican...

Since that's the case, Han Ji felt it was necessary to return the honor he deserved!

This is the most important reason why he came here instead of the Ancient Capital.

Zu Huiyin naturally wouldn't back down, and still clearly wanted to put Tang Miao down. "What intentions could I possibly have? I'm just going to give him a scolding. A person's character is revealed in their daily behavior, and at least what he's shown is very problematic! In my opinion, he's so young, yet all he knows is profit, profit. He's clearly a person with a wicked heart."

"You have wicked intentions, very well, very well. Remember what you said!" Han Ji laughed instead of getting angry...

Did I say something wrong?

Zu Huiyin, thinking Han Ji was speechless, also said coldly, "But you, Han Ji, what are you up to by protecting a mere youth? Even if this was just a casual chat, shouldn't I reprimand him based on what he just said?"

Han Ji didn't care at all about her talk of protecting Tang Miao, and said coldly again, "This quarter-final is the last one for us. I originally planned to announce something after Tang Miao appeared in the public eye with her own strength."

Zu Huiyin, you have three matches left to think about whether you should apologize to him. Once our National Team players' match time is up, don't you dare say you want to take it back. At that point, it won't be as simple as just an apology!"

"Hehe..."

Zu Huiyin didn't care at all, and just sneered.