Wen Zhong sensed something was wrong and immediately entered the palace to seek an audience.
Zi Shou was playing football. One look at the game left Wen Zhong distinctly displeased.
Fang Xiang, standing over two meters tall, was planted in front of his team's goal. With his arms spread, he could block more than half of it.
Another man over two meters tall, Fang Bi, was waiting on the sidelines as a substitute. These were Chaoge's two most legendary goalkeepers!
Meanwhile, the goalkeeper at the other end was short and squat, and could barely even run.
Why was he even fixing football matches?
The outcome was beyond doubt. If Wen Zhong's grandmaster saw this, he might well have to pay out another sum. The Grand Preceptor's Residence really had no money left to spare!
Seeing Wen Zhong arrive, Zi Shou left the pitch.
Wen Zhong said, "Your Majesty, neither the Imperial Preceptor nor Grandee You is at court. I was wondering whether..."
Zi Shou frowned slightly. Sure enough, Wen Zhong had seen through him. He hurriedly said, "No, no."
Wen Zhong's third eye opened. "I heard... Your Majesty summoned the Imperial Preceptor and Grandee You last night, and the two headed east..."
Those three eyes really made his scalp prickle.
Zi Shou did his utmost to look calm and said solemnly, "Grand Tutor, is that true?"
"It is," Wen Zhong said. "This matter ought to be thoroughly investigated. If the two left Chaoge without permission, I will personally bring them back. Your Majesty, this is a serious matter."
When Zi Shou offered no response, Wen Zhong continued, "Your Majesty has established strict laws and ordered Chief Commander Li to carry out reforms at Chentang Pass. Now, more than ever, you must lead by example. The state has its laws, and