MC - Chapter 370.2: Grand Court Session - Part 2

With the Right Guard's concession, this minor incident passed by. The Left Guard's carriage continued forward until it reached outside the palace gates, where it then entered its designated parking area. Exiting the carriage, they saw Ye Dayuan and Yao Dao behind them. When Song Lian and Ye Dayuan locked eyes, their expressions differed. Song Lian withdrew his gaze and looked at Chen Chao. "Next time you encounter that guy Ye Dayuan, especially when you have to work with him, remember to keep your guard up. He's the kind of person who can stab you in the back."

Chen Chao nodded, not asking further questions. Either way, he believed that Song Lian would not lie to him.

The two followed the other court officials toward the palace gate. However, it seemed some court officials ahead quickened their pace intentionally, while those behind them slowed down, inadvertently creating a gap that separated the two from the Left Guard.

Song Lian sized Chen Chao up and down and also teased, "Looks like you've managed to offend all these court officials. They seem rather scared of you."

Chen Chao wore an innocent expression. "I only followed the Lord Warden Commander's orders to catch a few spies. If I truly offended anyone, it's that teacher from the academy. How could I have offended them all?"

Song Lian laughed and scolded, "Kid, either you're genuinely clueless or pretending to not know. A single teacher from the academy can have connections with numerous court officials. Remember, you previously locked him up in the dungeon. Now, most of the civil officials probably think you're a lunatic, a rabid dog. If you walk the path of a civil official, this would likely have been the end of your career. The political landscape has many pitfalls for you."

Chen Chao rubbed his cheek and asked, "So, what should I do now? Surely you can't be asking this lowly official to go and kowtow to them to apologize?"

Song Lian shook his head. "That's not necessary. In our warden faction, promotions don't go through the Ministry of Personnel.

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Martial Cultivator Chapter 370.2: Grand Court Session - Part 2

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