Hesitating for a moment, Su Ziji took a few extra steps forward. Wild Daoist hurriedly followed, noticing the rain was still falling. Fine raindrops landed on his face, and facing the rainy night wind, even Wild Daoist could not help but pull his coat tighter.
"Your Highness!" When they reached the end of the path, shadows flickered under two lanterns, and someone suddenly called out.
"Who is it?"
Just as Su Ziji's footsteps paused, Wild Daoist immediately stepped forward two steps, watching his surroundings warily, and a sudden jolt went through his heart.
I grew careless. Next time I must bring personal guards inside instead of leaving them outside.
Just as he looked, however, his heart settled a bit more. He saw a crowd suddenly swarming over, the vast majority of them seemingly Provincial Graduates. Every single one carried an aura of books, and the moment they gathered the hems of their robes, they dropped completely to their knees before Su Ziji.
This scene happened so suddenly that it surprised even Su Ziji, leaving him clueless as to what had happened.
Could it be that these Provincial Graduates were here to petition him?
"Gentlemen, it is a cold and rainy night, and the ground is chilly. Quickly rise, lest you harm your health. Whatever the matter is, you may stand and speak with me. Please rise, everyone get up!" Su Ziji said hurriedly, symbolically reaching out to help the Provincial Graduate kneeling at the very front.
As a result, these Provincial Graduates remained on the ground and did not get up.
The Provincial Graduate who had been helped by Su Ziji wore an expression of utmost earnestness. "Your Highness, we are not only kneeling to the Imperial Grandson, we are kneeling to the Imperial Grandson's benevolence and kindness!"
"Xing Ye