The Crown Prince Started the Joke

Gu Honggang watched the silent Yang Ling and Xu Zhiyuan with a smile on his face.

Then he walked up to Yang Ling.

"Chief Yang, just hand Jiang Li's head and body over to this servant."

Yang Ling shot Gu Honggang a glance.

"Eunuch."

Gu Honggang had never expected a junior from the Iron Garment Division to utter those two words, which had practically become exclusive to the Imperial Academy.

The smile on his face turned strained. He forcibly suppressed the fury in his heart, but his muscles involuntarily twitched, producing faint sounds.

Xu Zhiyuan's expression shifted slightly. He gave Yang Ling a thoughtful look, then smiled and rebuked him.

"Chief Yang, do not be rude!"

Then he looked toward the Crown Prince of the Zhao Kingdom and clasped his hands with a smile.

"Your Highness, those above have seen Chief Yang's merits. This matter must still be handled according to the rules.

Otherwise, this official will certainly impeach you in court."

At this moment, the Crown Prince of the Zhao Kingdom had no choice but to take Xu Zhiyuan and Yang Ling seriously.

He smiled. "Xu Zhiyuan, why are you not properly studying at the Imperial Academy? Why have you come out here to show your face? This does not seem like your nature."

Xu Zhiyuan sighed softly. "This official also wished to study honestly and cultivate himself whenever he had the time.

But Fire Jiao Island is badly in need of manpower now, so this official had no choice but to come out and lend a hand.

Still, this official came specifically to pay respects to Your Highness today.

Should Your Highness act improperly, this official will impeach you—once a day, for an entire year."

"Impeach him for a whole year? Wouldn't that wear out the memorials..."

Yang