My Father Is a Confucian Saint, But the System Insists I Become a Crude Martial Artist
Chapter 225

Zeng Anmin: How Could I Bow and Bend to Serve the Powerful, and Lose My Joyful Face!

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Bai Ziqing slowly raised his chin:

"I would not dare call myself a Saint of Love, but when it comes to love, I do have some understanding."

"Heh heh."

Zeng Anmin grinned, then straightened up and solemnly bowed to Bai Ziqing.

"Then may I ask Saint Bai, have you ever had any romantic history?"

"Or perhaps, which young lady holds your heart?"

"Or perhaps, which young lady admires you, Saint Bai?"

Bai Ziqing...

He pursed his lips.

His expression stiffened for a moment.

"Ahem."

After clearing his throat, he directly changed the subject and looked toward the courtyard entrance.

"Well, I actually came today to tell you something."

"What?"

Zeng Anmin raised a brow.

Naturally, he could tell that Bai Ziqing did not want to discuss matters of the heart again.

"Tomorrow's Illusion Array Imperial Examination will be personally overseen by Duke Ning, who requested the duty himself."

A trace of solemnity lay in Bai Ziqing's voice.

Duke Ning?

Upon hearing those three words,

Zeng Anmin's eyes narrowed at once.

Duke Ning would oversee it personally.

Those words contained a great deal of information.

In an instant, Zeng Anmin caught the scent of a conspiracy.

"Is he coming for me?"

Zeng Anmin's gaze sharpened as he stared straight at Bai Ziqing.

"I do not know that." Bai Ziqing shook his head and replied,

"But I will be there tomorrow as well, maintaining order in the name of the Imperial City Department."

"If he makes any unusual moves, I can keep an eye on him for you."

At this point, Bai Ziqing sighed.

"The news that you fell out with Duke Ning at the celebration banquet has already spread throughout the entire capital's official circles."

"I have to say, you were too impulsive that day. You should not have directly mocked

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