After being expelled from the mansion, I changed the dynasty by writing novels.

Chapter 288 Sanctimonious

To their surprise, the "first person" was not the man they had assumed, but a woman. How could they not be astonished?!

I suspect that it's not just them; many ordinary people think the same way.

"It's a pity she's a woman," one official remarked, shaking his head and sighing.

Those present largely agreed, saying, "We originally thought there was something fishy going on between Wuming and Lord Ye, but who would have thought there really was something fishy going on, only this fishy thing is different from what we imagined."

"Is it interesting for you to say that? Even if Wuming is a woman, she is far superior to everyone here. Who was it that shouted in the main hall that 'storybooks are low-class stuff'? Now, who would have thought that the things in these storybooks could bring about such a change to Jin Kingdom?"

Among this group of officials, Lance Nian stood out, not only because of his age, but also because of his unique temperament, which gave him the air of a refined gentleman who remained untainted by the mud.

Lance Nian couldn't stand these people's attitudes, so he blurted out his words without thinking, not afraid of offending these officials.

He originally intended to attend this gathering to build good relationships with these officials and solidify his position in the court, but he did not expect these people to be so dignified and awe-inspiring.

Upon hearing that Wuming was a woman, they began to slander her in various ways. Despite the obvious achievements she had made, these people acted as if they couldn't see them and completely denied her just because she was a woman.

Some people questioned whether Wuming was actually her. They suggested that she might have hired copyists to write these stories and then distribute them under the name Wuming, claiming that she wrote them herself. Otherwise, why did she hide and refuse to reveal her identity when everyone was searching for her? Many people came to claim Wuming's identity just to obtain that supreme honor.

Lance had heard enough of these slanderous and jealous remarks at the party.

For a moment, he felt disgusted.

I really can't understand why he went to such lengths to attend this gathering. These hypocritical people aren't worth his efforts to curry favor with or maintain relationships with.

So he couldn't help but sneer.

Because of Lance's words, these people turned their attention to Lance in the corner.

However, Lance Nian didn't tolerate them. "You men are not even as good as a woman. You are clearly inferior to her in every way, yet you can only improve yourselves by slandering and spreading rumors. No wonder you can only sit in your current positions."

Lans Nian's words were quite harsh, almost putting him at the point of breaking ties with these officials.

The officials looked uglier than ever before.

Lance didn't care what they thought, or if they would retaliate later, but he didn't want to think about that for the time being. He just wanted to say it. Maybe it was a bit impulsive, but for the first time, he didn't regret it.

He felt that the officialdom was too corrupt and that it was time to need someone like Ye Yuwu.

After Lans Nian finished speaking, he left the private room.

Not long after they came out, they bumped into Bai Zunyue. "You shouldn't have said that."

This is tantamount to ruining one's future.

“My lord, we both understand that it is impossible for the officialdom to be completely clean throughout history. Where there is black, there is also white. It’s just that there is too much black in Jin Kingdom now. If this continues, Jin Kingdom will only fall apart. I used to study the classics so that I could become an official. I also thought that I would belong to the black side. But now I need to stand on the side of the pure. Otherwise, I don’t know how long Jin Kingdom can stand.”

"Have you made your choice?" Bai Zunyue glanced at him indifferently.

Lance nodded heavily.

Bai Zunyue nodded in agreement.

Then Lan Sinian bowed to Bai Zunyue and said, "Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Your Excellency. It is a pity that I failed to cherish it."

Bai Zunyue stared straight at Lan Sinian, his amber eyes pitch black, and no one knew what he was thinking.

"You go."

Lance nodded and met his gaze, then hesitated before asking, "Is the Marquis not leaving?"

“I can’t extricate myself now. You’re right, there’s black and white. When one side becomes too powerful, it’s hard to control itself. Next time, we might be on opposite sides. Jin Kingdom can’t be without pressure if it wants to become better…”

Lans Nian disagreed, saying, "My lord, I don't think we'll necessarily be opponents next time."

"Is that so? I hope so..." Bai Zunyue murmured to herself.

As Lansinian was saying goodbye and turning to leave, Bai Zunyue suddenly called out to him.

"Si Miao, if... I hope you can help me take care of Zun Xing..."

Bai Zunyue didn't say anything about what "if," but Lan Sinian understood what he meant in that instant. He didn't turn to look at Bai Zunyue; instead, he suddenly closed his eyes and then opened them again.

Lance didn't answer, but walked straight away without stopping.

He didn't want this outcome because he knew how much the girl he liked depended on her as her brother, and he didn't want such a thing to happen in the future.

Lance Nian was unaware that Bai Zunyue's words were also a test of him.

He could certainly see the inappropriate feelings Lance Nian had for his sister, and as her older brother, how could he tolerate another man coveting her?

This time, it's not just about repaying Lance Nian for what he did when he went missing, but also a test for him.

Unexpectedly, Lance Nian was more resolute than he had imagined; he knew exactly what he wanted.

He had nothing to worry about with such a person.

After all, Bai Zunyue's future tasks are far more dangerous, and his sister cannot be harmed. Perhaps Lance Nian is the best choice, which is why he said those words.

Lance's reaction did not disappoint him.

Bai Zunyue gathered her thoughts, raised her slender hand, pushed open the door to the room Lansinian had just escaped from, and stepped into this gloomy swamp.

There was another group of people who were different from these officials.

Their views were quite different; these were officials like the Light Cavalry Commandant.

They generally became fans of Wuming's books after reading the storybooks.

Even though she was stunned for a long time after learning that Wuming was Ye Yuwu, she quickly processed it.

Then he realized what was happening and became overjoyed.

"I never expected that such a person of high esteem (meaning idol) would be among us! What an honor! It's all my fault for not cultivating a good relationship with Lord Wu Ye before and asking for more of his calligraphy! I really regret it now."

The official who said this was burly and strong, but his expression made him look truly comical, completely at odds with his tall and fierce physique.

If it weren't for his colleagues around him, he would have wanted to pound his chest, look up to the sky, and roar out his dissatisfaction.

"Come on, you can't even get close to Lady Ye before you didn't know about her other identity. Now that she's even more sought after, so many people are waiting for her signature."