Things had gotten completely out of hand.
If these had been mere street rumors, they would have been nothing more than idle gossip, unable to stir up any real trouble.
But things were different now.
The spring civil service examinations had been postponed, and now, scholars from all over the country were gathered in the Capital City. This group was the most fearless, and the most capable of stirring up trouble.
Once a single spark was lit, it would quickly become a wildfire!
And now, they had taken their protest directly to the Imperial Gate!
Ye Chutang immediately asked, "Are any court officials involved?"
"None," Ye Jingyan said, then paused. "At least, not in the procession that went there."
Anyone with eyes could see that someone had to be fanning the flames behind the scenes.
It was all too convenient.
