Imperial City, Imperial Adviser's Estate.
"Senior Ao Han, are we really alright if we go in like this?" "After all, we are not the army, we are just commoner students."
"That's right, the Qi King went in to check, but Ye Fan isn't here, so I think we should forget about it."
At the main entrance, a few of the elites of the Battle Mage Academy gathered around Ao Han.
They wholeheartedly wanted to suppress the 'rebel,' Ye Fan, and felt that Ye Fan was hidden in the Imperial Advisor's mansion.
However, when they reached the entrance, they sensed that this was the residence of the Imperial Advisors. It felt as though commoners like them were not allowed to casually step in.
Ao Han frowned, "Although the Qi King is a chosen one from heaven, he is also a noble. We can't believe everything he says.
Moreover, according to the investigation, Ye Fan had never come out of the palace ever since he had returned.
Even the princess and the Imperial Advisor have not come out yet, how can they just disappear like that!? "
The other students frowned. It was indeed strange that these people had suddenly disappeared from the Imperial City.
"But... If we go in like this, will we be caught? " A student asked hesitantly.
"Teacher has not died yet, could it be that you are afraid!?"
Even if it was the Imperial Advisor's estate, so what?! There are also countless government elders who came from commoners behind us, supporting us!
We are all people who want to participate in the Sacred Emperor's examination and change the outcome of the tournament, how can we retreat from here?! "
Ao Han said indignantly, "If you don't dare to enter, then I'll enter alone!"
When everyone heard this, they all became excited.
"NO!" We have to go together! "
"That's right!" "Avenge the principal, you can't back down!"
"Senior Ao Han, we support you!"
The group of students were filled with fighting spirit as they all rushed into the Imperial Advisor's estate.
The garrison army guarding the entrance naturally raised their horses and raised their spears to block the entrance.
"This place has already been sealed. No outsiders are allowed to enter!"
"We are the disciples of Principal Kong. We will not leave if you don't allow us to investigate the situation with our own eyes!"
"The Heaven's Mandate Holy Son, Ao Han, is it? Even if it's you, this is the Imperial Advisor's residence, how can I allow you to trespass?!"
Prince Qi has finished his investigation, there's no Ye Fan here, let's quickly leave! " said the garrison.
Without any fear, Ao Han forcefully pushed aside his two long spears and walked inside.
"You dare to barge in!? Arrest him! "
The surrounding garrison troops immediately surrounded Ao Han and his group!
Just when they were at a loss of what to do, a black-clothed middle-aged man appeared at the door.
"Disperse and let them search."
When the group of guards saw the person, they immediately stood up and shouted "Lord Tu".
Ao Han and the rest turned their heads and saw Tu Yue walking towards them. Many of the students had uneasy expressions on their faces.
Ao Han acted like he was the leader as he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Sir Tu, for your understanding."
"The death of Dean Kong is a great loss to the Great Siege. It's understandable that you students want to find out the truth.
"You can search this Imperial Advisor's estate as much as you want, but don't destroy anything. After all, what belongs to the Imperial Advisors belongs to the Grand March." Tu Yue said.
"Of course!"
With that said, Ao Han led his students and began to search around the Imperial Advisor's estate.
When Ao Han arrived at the backyard and heard the melodious zither music, he coincidentally saw Gu Qing playing the zither alone in a pavilion.
"Brother Ao Han?" When Gu Qing saw this person, he was slightly surprised. "Why are you here?" And bring so many people? "
The few commoner students had never seen many beauties and were rather nervous when they saw Gu Qing.
"Senior Ao Han, this is the Miss Hua Kui from back then?"
"As expected of senior, so you really do know Miss Gu …"
Ao Han had a serious expression and said, "Miss Gu, we are here to search Ye Fan, do you know where he went?"
When Gu Qing heard this, he frowned and said, "The Qi King has already come to search. I really don't know where Prince Consort has gone.
Brother Ao Han, there's only Uncle Shui and I here, you guys can go back now, would I lie to you? "
"Miss Gu, I'm sorry. This matter concerns my teacher's life and death grievances. I must investigate it thoroughly!"
As he spoke, he waved his hand and shouted, "Search! "Search carefully!"
The group of students complied, and started investigating the surroundings.
Ao Han looked at Gu Qing's ugly face and said in a low voice: "Miss Gu, right now, Ye Fan is a wanted criminal that everyone is cursing at.
The Imperial Family, the common officials, and even the Shen Long family are all capturing him, why are you still staying here?
Gu Qing sneered, "Thank you for your concern, Big Brother Ao Han. However, Qing'er is already a member of Northern Marquis Manor. Even if she dies, she's still a ghost of the mansion."
"The Prince Consort ordered me to stay here and take care of Uncle Shui. I'm not going anywhere."
Ao Han clenched his fists, his eyes became cold, "Is that so …" Even if he's that kind of rebel, even if he's finished, you still want to follow him? "
"Prince Consort Ye is not the murderer! He was definitely framed! " Gu Qing said resolutely.
Ao Han sneered, "Just what kind of bewitching soup did he give you? The truth is so obvious, yet you still want to protect him like this?"
"Facts? Who saw it with their own eyes? Or is it an ironclad proof? "
Gu Qing sneered, "Big Brother Ao Han... "You really have changed. In the past, you would never have lied with your eyes open."
"You are wrong …" I just grew up! " Ao Han said solemnly.
Not long after, a group of students finished their search and walked out. Naturally, they didn't see any trace of Ye Fan.
With a wave of his hand, Ao Han led a group of people out of the palace.
That night, in the courtyard of the Commoner District.
Ao Han sat alone under a tree with a brazier in front of him, throwing things inside.
Ao Shuang walked over to her brother's side. Upon seeing this scene, she could not help but be taken aback, "Big brother! What are you doing!?
Isn't that the purse Sister Gu gave you back then? Why did you burn them!? "
"Things that don't need to exist, naturally they will be burned." Ao Han said expressionlessly.
"You … Don't you cherish these things the most? and put them under the pillow. Big Brother, what's wrong!? " Ao Shuang's eyes were filled with worry and panic.
"I'm fine, you don't have to worry too much." After Ao Han burned the last purse, he stood up and said, "Shuang'er, let's move out of here tonight."
Ao Shuang asked curiously: "Move away? Where to? "
"I bought a mansion in Qing Tan Lane, North of the city, as our new home," Ao Han replied.
"Clear Lake Lane? That's a place where rich nobles live, big bro, where did you get the money from?! " Ao Shuang exclaimed.
"When I was in the army, I did a lot of meritorious military service. Naturally, I received a lot of rewards."
As he spoke, Ao Han took his sister's hand and said, "From now on, I will never let you suffer with me again."
"Big brother …" Ao Shuang's face was touched and her eyes were moist. She hurriedly said, "Then … "Then I'll go and pack it up. Clothes and stuff."
"No need! Go to your new home, I'll buy you everything! I even bought a maid to serve you! " Ao Han said.
Ao Shuang felt that it was a bit of a waste, "There's no need … … We are poor family children, how can we serve others?
Then … Then we should at least bid farewell to Second Uncle, Grandma Ding, and Aunt Wang in the courtyard, right?
"Our neighbors have been doing this for so long. Why don't we treat them to a meal before we leave..."
"No need!" Ao Han flatly refused, "What's there to say goodbye to them for? When the time comes, you'll have to come with us instead, adding to the trouble … Come on, Shuang'er, be good and follow me!
Not allowing Ao Shuang to say anything, Ao Han held his sister's hand and strode out of the dilapidated courtyard.