The Referee understood now: Yang Quan had come to teach this youngster a lesson. He naturally knew that Yang Quan was very close to the Tuoba Family and that their relationship was far from ordinary. But he had never expected him to disregard his standing as a Retainer and bully a junior for Tuoba Shun's sake. He felt some contempt for him, but the man before him was a Retainer, after all, and he dared not show it.
"You are quite right, my lord. As it happens, this candidate is that Reserve Constable. With you here, naturally no one will be able to fish in muddied waters," the Referee said.
"A Reserve Constable taking the First-Class Constable Examination directly is a rarity even in the Six Gates. Why don't I oversee this one?" As Yang Quan spoke, he stepped onto the arena.
"My lord?"
"Hmm? Do you object?" Yang Quan asked, sweeping a cold glance over the Referee.
"I would not dare. Having you oversee it is naturally best. I shall withdraw." The Referee had wanted to stand his ground a little longer. After all, this was his responsibility, and Yang Quan's direct interference showed him no respect. Of course, he also understood that, as a Retainer, Yang Quan had every right to do this. Even so, he felt deeply uncomfortable.
Moreover, he looked down on Yang Quan. Taking action for Tuoba Shun was plainly a case of an elder bullying a junior, something people of the Jianghu despised. People in the Jianghu had to care at least a little about saving face, yet Yang Quan had actually cast aside his own dignity for Tuoba Shun. He was still somewhat surprised by it.
"That youngster is a Reserve Constable?" The constables watching nearby all wore astonished expressions before breaking into