Just as Borja was sweating and spacing out, Ludovic's voice sounded in his ears . After hearing it, Borja's expression changed drastically . After a long while, he opened his mouth and rasped out, "Due to Ye Qingxuan's status, this case will be handed to the Aurora Empire in accordance to the third amendment . "
The gavel pounded . He rose with a defeated expression and left quickly without looking back .
The spectators seemed to be stunned by this explosive news and had not processed it all yet . When they finally did, they looked at Ye Qingxuan strangely . What was with this guy? In their eyes, Ye Qingxuan looked like bad luck in human shape . Wherever he went, there were problems . Whoever he met would run into trouble .
When he arrived at Avalon, there was a political earthquake . When he arrived at Auschwitz, it was invaded by a natural catastrophe . The Ministry of Information lost all dignity before he even arrived at the Sacred City . Now, the Sacred Court was affected as well .
The ones that met him and had better luck would lose their reputation and image . The unfortunate ones would die or completely disappear… The human-shaped natural catastrophe that the Easterners spoke of was probably him .
Hearing the discussions, Ye Qingxuan's expression grew troubled . He even heard a bishop tell the men beside him, "Be careful in the future . Don't interact with this guy, you hear me?"
Ye Qingxuan wanted to die .
Now, Maxwell's expression was troubled as well . Thankfully, he had experienced worse things . This was sudden but he could still bear it . Looking at the awkwardly standing Mr . Hu, he said, "I can't believe that you were not just comforting me earlier . "
"To be honest, I'm not so sure about this either . " Mr . Hu sighed . "I just reported Ye Qingxuan's situation to the emperor . I hope Anglo won't think that I'm butting in . "
"Anglo can't change Ye Qingxuan's identity . He is Deva's blood, after all," Maxwell said . "As an official of Anglo, I hope we won't have anything to do with Aurora but from a personal level, I think it's a good thing . "
"Thank you for understanding . " Mr . Hu smiled and bowed slightly .
"And I, you . " Maxwell nodded . "I still have a question that I hope Mr . Hu will clarify for me though . "
"Yes?"
Looking at him, Maxwell enunciated slowly, "How will Aurora judge this case?"
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"Marquess Ye . " Eunuch Zhao pulled Ye Qingxuan to the side and told him, "The Majesty has another order for you . "
"Oh . " Ye Qingxuan nodded . However, Zhao's face was completely serious and did not seem to be going to open his mouth . Suddenly understanding, Ye Qingxuan nodded . "Uh, I need to kowtow, right?"
"The Majesty said to follow your customs," Zhao said . "Do as you would to your king . "
Ye Qingxuan lowered onto one knee and lowered his head .
Eunuch Zhao nodded and pulled out a palm-sized box . As the gears cranked, the springs trembled and the sounds converged until it finally became the cool voice of a woman .
"Ye Qingxuan, I know about your situation," the voice from the box said indifferently . "Because you are young and ignorant, and seeing as this is your first offense, I shall take four-hundred serfs and that will be all . The world may be interesting but home is where you should be . As a member of the Ye family, you cannot always be wandering through the countries . Come back after two years . You must inherit what belongs to the Ye family . That is all . "
The voice stopped .
"That's it?" Ye Qingxuan asked, looking up .
Eunuch Zhao nodded . "That's it . "
"What now?"
"What now? Now you can do as you wish, Marquess . " Zhao shrugged . "I must return to report to the Majesty . Would you like to come with?"
"Uh…can I not?"
"Oh, look at you . Would I force you?" Chuckling, Zhao handed him a piece of jade . "This is your proof . Do not lose it . I will stay in the embassy tonight . If you change your mind, come find me at any time . "
He really seemed to have just come to act as the good guy . After bowing, he left . When Ye Qingxuan finally processed everything, the eunuch was already gone .
Then he heard Mr . Hu's voice behind him . "Can we talk?"
He nodded .
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Behind the Sacred Court, there was a quiet courtyard . Ye Qingxuan walked through the greenery with the scholar dressed in white .
"I still haven't thanked you, Mr . Hu," Ye Qingxuan said . "You must have done a lot for me . "
"I just hope you won't mind me butting in . To be honest, I didn't think it would turn into this . " Mr . Hu scratched his head, feeling a bit awkward .
"Even if I didn't do anything, you would have been fine . Today was only the first trial . Maxwell has many cards hidden even deeper… I haven't met him many times but I think that the man probably still has things that no one knows about . "
Ye Qingxuan chuckled but did not reply .
"In a few days, I will return . After all, I came to the West in the beginning with the mission to find Ye Lanzhou . " Mr . Hu sighed . "After all these years, I couldn't find him but found his son . I should go back now… I'm sure many people were unhappy that I was wandering around outside . " As he spoke, he pulled out a thick notebook . "These are the music scores that I have been collecting for you . Jiu Xiao Huan Pei is a very good instrument . Do not let it down . "
Ye Qingxuan accepted the sheets . He did not know what to say and just felt emotional all of a sudden . All this time, he had learned much from Mr . Hu . His advice had helped Ye Qingxuan break through the Barrier of Knowledge . He had even helped collect the rare Eastern music scores . The notebook was thick and almost all were handwritten . Mr . Hu probably had started preparing this long ago .
"When are you leaving?" Ye Qingxuan asked . "I'll see you off . "
"No need . You are a marquess now . It would not be right . " Mr . Hu shook his head . "If the East hears of it, those people will probably be able to write books of complaints . It's the thought that counts . "
"Marquess?" Ye Qingxuan chuckled dryly . "To be honest, I can't accept the fact that I'm suddenly nobility . The name Marquess Changyu sounds weird too . Like the Earl of Glamorgan, it sounds uncomfortable . "
Mr . Hu smiled . "Wear the hat proudly and pull the gird long . The clean and dirty mix and only a pure nature will not become tainted," he said . "You must understand what the Majesty means . "
Ye Qingxuan's mind was blank . "What does she mean?"
Blanching, Mr . Hu's expression grew awkward . He finally realized that this kid had grown up in the West and did not understand classical Eastern language…
"This is a quote from an ancient essay," Mr . Hu explained . "It basically means that to wear a tall crown and long accessories . Even if spices are mixed with mud, the purity would not decay . "
Hearing this, Ye Qingxuan was still a bit confused . "So the Majesty wants me to be a good person?"
"Something like that . " Mr . Hu said meaningfully, "You must be a good person but who's good person?"
Ye Qingxuan was still confused .
"You must have heard about the East," Mr . Hu said nonchalantly . "As the Majesty matured, the people have been calling for the Regent to return . The Majesty and the Regent seem amiable but they are actually clashing dangerously .
"Even the children's folk songs sing, 'the emperor is tyrannical; there is Bai Heng . Support the country; distinguish between clean and tainted…
"Bai Heng has the urge to revolt . If not for the title, righteousness, and that some officials still wish to protect the true leader, he probably would have assassinated the Majesty long ago .
"There are only six families left of the Nine Dragon Bloodlines . Three have pledged allegiance to the Bai family now . If not for now understanding Bai Heng's plans, they probably would have prepared the necessary procedures . "
Mr . Hu paused and studied Ye Qingxuan . "Do you understand how troublesome your position is now?"
Ye Qingxuan asked, "The Majesty wishes for me to support her?"
Mr . Hu nodded . "Even if the Ye family is just an empty shell, there are still countless people who know the name . As long as you're willing to return, you can revive the family no matter what . You can just lie there and make babies for the rest of your life . "
"To be honest, I'm anticipating the life of just whiling my days away . " Ye Qingxuan chuckled dryly . "But I think Bai Heng must hate me now . "
"You just realized? Ever since your news traveled to the East, you became something to get rid of . " Mr . Hu shook his head . "And in his eyes, you are not just the heir of the Ye family . "
"Huh?" Ye Qingxuan did not understand .
"I don't know if telling you now is too early or not but I can only say that Bai Heng's identity is not just a rebel . In a few years, I think he may…" Here, Mr . Hu stopped . He started again, hesitated, and finally smiled wryly . "Never mind . Speaking of these unsure things can only add more frustration . "
After a long silence, Ye Qingxuan asked, "So you don't wish for me to return?"
"I don't know . " Mr . Hu shook his head and sighed softly . "After being out here for so long, I sometimes think that the East is just a huge quagmire . Young men like you have nothing to do with it and should live freely . But sometimes, I also think that other places aren't any better… Look, the entire world is like an overcooked haggis soup . You can't block the smell even when you hold your nose . So whether you return or not is up to you . "
Chapter 426 Troublesome DukeTranslator Nyoi Bo Studio Editor Nyoi Bo StudioJust as Borja was sweating and spacing out, Ludovic s voice sounded in his ears . After hearing it, Borja s expression changed drastically . After a long while, he opened his mouth and rasped out, Due to Ye Qingxuan s status, this case will be handed to the Aurora Empire in accordance to the third amendment . The gavel pounded . He rose with a defeated expression and left quickly without looking back . The spectators seemed to be stunned by this explosive news and had not processed it all yet . When they finally did, they looked at Ye Qingxuan strangely . What was with this guy In their eyes, Ye Qingxuan looked like bad luck in human shape . Wherever he went, there were problems . Whoever he met would run into trouble . When he arrived at Avalon, there was a political earthquake . When he arrived at Auschwitz, it was invaded by a natural catastrophe . The Ministry of Information lost all dignity before he even arrived at the Sacred City . Now, the Sacred Court was affected as well . The ones that met him and had better luck would lose their reputation and image . The unfortunate ones would die or completely disappear The human shaped natural catastrophe that the Easterners spoke of was probably him . Hearing the discussions, Ye Qingxuan s expression grew troubled . He even heard a bishop tell the men beside him, Be careful in the future . Don t interact with this guy, you hear me Ye Qingxuan wanted to die . Now, Maxwell s expression was troubled as well . Thankfully, he had experienced worse things . This was sudden but he could still bear it . Looking at the awkwardly standing Mr . Hu, he said, I can t believe that you were not just comforting me earlier . To be honest, I m not so sure about this either . Mr . Hu sighed . I just reported Ye Qingxuan s situation to the emperor . I hope Anglo won t think that I m butting in . Anglo can t change Ye Qingxuan s identity . He is Deva s blood, after all, Maxwell said . As an official of Anglo, I hope we won t have anything to do with Aurora but from a personal level, I think it s a good thing . Thank you for understanding . Mr . Hu smiled and bowed slightly . And I, you . Maxwell nodded . I still have a question that I hope Mr . Hu will clarify for me though . Yes Looking at him, Maxwell enunciated slowly, How will Aurora judge this case Marquess Ye . Eunuch Zhao pulled Ye Qingxuan to the side and told him, The Majesty has another order for you . Oh . Ye Qingxuan nodded . However, Zhao s face was completely serious and did not seem to be going to open his mouth . Suddenly understanding, Ye Qingxuan nodded . Uh, I need to kowtow, right The Majesty said to follow your customs, Zhao said . Do as you would to your king . Ye Qingxuan lowered onto one knee and lowered his head . Eunuch Zhao nodded and pulled out a palm sized box . As the gears cranked, the springs trembled and the sounds converged until it finally became the cool voice of a woman . Ye Qingxuan, I know about your situation, the voice from the box said indifferently . Because you are young and ignorant, and seeing as this is your first offense, I shall take four hundred serfs and that will be all . The world may be interesting but home is where you should be . As a member of the Ye family, you cannot always be wandering through the countries . Come back after two years . You must inherit what belongs to the Ye family . That is all . The voice stopped . That s it Ye Qingxuan asked, looking up . Eunuch Zhao nodded . That s it . What now What now Now you can do as you wish, Marquess . Zhao shrugged . I must return to report to the Majesty . Would you like to come with Uh can I not Oh, look at you . Would I force you Chuckling, Zhao handed him a piece of jade . This is your proof . Do not lose it . I will stay in the embassy tonight . If you change your mind, come find me at any time . He really seemed to have just come to act as the good guy . After bowing, he left . When Ye Qingxuan finally processed everything, the eunuch was already gone . Then he heard Mr . Hu s voice behind him . Can we talk He nodded . Behind the Sacred Court, there was a quiet courtyard . Ye Qingxuan walked through the greenery with the scholar dressed in white . I still haven t thanked you, Mr . Hu, Ye Qingxuan said . You must have done a lot for me . I just hope you won t mind me butting in . To be honest, I didn t think it would turn into this . Mr . Hu scratched his head, feeling a bit awkward . Even if I didn t do anything, you would have been fine . Today was only the first trial . Maxwell has many cards hidden even deeper I haven t met him many times but I think that the man probably still has things that no one knows about . Ye Qingxuan chuckled but did not reply . In a few days, I will return . After all, I came to the West in the beginning with the mission to find Ye Lanzhou . Mr . Hu sighed . After all these years, I couldn t find him but found his son . I should go back now I m sure many people were unhappy that I was wandering around outside . As he spoke, he pulled out a thick notebook . These are the music scores that I have been collecting for you . Jiu Xiao Huan Pei is a very good instrument . Do not let it down . Ye Qingxuan accepted the sheets . He did not know what to say and just felt emotional all of a sudden . All this time, he had learned much from Mr . Hu . His advice had helped Ye Qingxuan break through the Barrier of Knowledge . He had even helped collect the rare Eastern music scores . The notebook was thick and almost all were handwritten . Mr . Hu probably had started preparing this long ago . When are you leaving Ye Qingxuan asked . I ll see you off . No need . You are a marquess now . It would not be right . Mr . Hu shook his head . If the East hears of it, those people will probably be able to write books of complaints . It s the thought that counts . Marquess Ye Qingxuan chuckled dryly . To be honest, I can t accept the fact that I m suddenly nobility . The name Marquess Changyu sounds weird too . Like the Earl of Glamorgan, it sounds uncomfortable . Mr . Hu smiled . Wear the hat proudly and pull the gird long . The clean and dirty mix and only a pure nature will not become tainted, he said . You must understand what the Majesty means . Ye Qingxuan s mind was blank . What does she mean Blanching, Mr . Hu s expression grew awkward . He finally realized that this kid had grown up in the West and did not understand classical Eastern language This is a quote from an ancient essay, Mr . Hu explained . It basically means that to wear a tall crown and long accessories . Even if spices are mixed with mud, the purity would not decay . Hearing this, Ye Qingxuan was still a bit confused . So the Majesty wants me to be a good person Something like that . Mr . Hu said meaningfully, You must be a good person but who s good person Ye Qingxuan was still confused . You must have heard about the East, Mr . Hu said nonchalantly . As the Majesty matured, the people have been calling for the Regent to return . The Majesty and the Regent seem amiable but they are actually clashing dangerously . Even the children s folk songs sing, the emperor is tyrannical there is Bai Heng . Support the country distinguish between clean and tainted Bai Heng has the urge to revolt . If not for the title, righteousness, and that some officials still wish to protect the true leader, he probably would have assassinated the Majesty long ago . There are only six families left of the Nine Dragon Bloodlines . Three have pledged allegiance to the Bai family now . If not for now understanding Bai Heng s plans, they probably would have prepared the necessary procedures . Mr . Hu paused and studied Ye Qingxuan . Do you understand how troublesome your position is now Ye Qingxuan asked, The Majesty wishes for me to support her Mr . Hu nodded . Even if the Ye family is just an empty shell, there are still countless people who know the name . As long as you re willing to return, you can revive the family no matter what . You can just lie there and make babies for the rest of your life . To be honest, I m anticipating the life of just whiling my days away . Ye Qingxuan chuckled dryly . But I think Bai Heng must hate me now . You just realized Ever since your news traveled to the East, you became something to get rid of . Mr . Hu shook his head . And in his eyes, you are not just the heir of the Ye family . Huh Ye Qingxuan did not understand . I don t know if telling you now is too early or not but I can only say that Bai Heng s identity is not just a rebel . In a few years, I think he may Here, Mr . Hu stopped . He started again, hesitated, and finally smiled wryly . Never mind . Speaking of these unsure things can only add more frustration . After a long silence, Ye Qingxuan asked, So you don t wish for me to return I don t know . Mr . Hu shook his head and sighed softly . After being out here for so long, I sometimes think that the East is just a huge quagmire . Young men like you have nothing to do with it and should live freely . But sometimes, I also think that other places aren t any better Look, the entire world is like an overcooked haggis soup . You can t block the smell even when you hold your nose . So whether you return or not is up to you .
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