"Seeing you having so much fun makes me envious of those students." After returning to the room, Jiang Yichun said with some emotion.

He is only twenty-two years old this year. If there hadn't been anything like the Jiang family, he might have been studying like his peers, taking part in the imperial examinations, and might even have become a member of the Chang'an Academy delegation.

But he lost his parents at a young age and lived outside. He could only join the General Affairs Department, practice martial arts day after day, and then deal with one dangerous task after another. Bai Ruozhu felt a little sad when she thought of this. Ever since she knew him, she had seen him go through several dangers. What about the years when she didn't know him?

"Ah Chun, I always feel that there is something fishy about what happened back then. I'm afraid your father was framed by someone. I don't mind the rumors, but I can't bear to have you criticized. Let's send someone to investigate what happened back then. Maybe I can also restore my father-in-law's innocence." Bai Ruozhu pulled his arm and said softly.

Jiang Yichun's expression changed. Now he could check out the forces behind him and the forces behind him, but he didn't touch this area. It was like a restricted area. He didn't dare to think about it, and he didn't dare to go. He opened it to see clearly, because he was afraid that the final result would make him hurt again.

Bai Ruozhu saw what he was thinking, leaned into his arms, and said, "Then let me check in secret. I will tell you the results when I get them." Or if the results were not good, she would not mention it again.

Jiang Yichun thought for a while, and finally nodded gently.

That night, Jiang Yichun talked in his sleep again. Bai Ruozhu slept lightly and woke up easily, hearing his sleep talk clearly.

"Dad, you wouldn't do that kind of thing, right? But why didn't you explain at all and let the old man kick you out of the house?"

"I don't believe it, you are not that kind of person, but why do you never explain?"

"You said you lost the whole situation just one step away. Which step did you take wrong?"

Bai Ruozhu probably understood what Jiang Yichun was worried about. His father was caught and raped back then, but his father didn't explain a word. Even when he was kicked out of the house, he didn't say anything. Later, Jiang Yichun probably asked his father. , but his father still did not defend himself, as if he had really done something wrong.

But Bai Ruozhu had a vague feeling that the deceased father-in-law was not that kind of person. Judging from the fact that he was so good to his children and was willing to spend time with them and teach them, it was unlikely that he was that kind of person.

Moreover, Jiang Yichun had no brothers or sisters, so his parents only gave birth to him. Until something happened at home, his father did not take any concubines. This is enough to prove that his father is a good man.

Another point that puzzled Bai Ruozhu was that his father had left the Jiang family in depression. If he had given up on himself, how could he allow Jiang Yichun to suffer with him because he loved his children so much? Even when he died of illness, he never mentioned returning Jiang Yichun to the Jiang family. Wasn't he worried that his twelve-year-old child would be in danger if he wandered outside?

Or is it that the Jiang family is actually more dangerous?

Bai Ruozhu felt that it was necessary for her to investigate the Jiang family.

The competition continued the next day, with fast chess and elimination system.

Wu Ying's chess skills were good. She won three games in a row and entered the top eight, which helped gain some face for Beisumi Academy. When she came off the field to find Bai Ruozhu, she saw the woman who was making sarcastic remarks not far away, and deliberately said loudly: "Oh, the competition is not good, but I will be satisfied if I have a chance to play."

Bai Ruozhu pursed her lips and snickered. Wu Ying was getting an advantage and being good. There is no limit to the number of people who can play chess. In the end, 63 people participated. In the first round, someone got a lucky draw and got a bye. It was equivalent to a battle between 64 people. Wu Ying can enter the top eight, she is already a complete master. Besides, there are no women among the top four. Another woman from Xuanlang City only made it into the top eight like Wu Ying.

She raised her thumb at Wu Ying and said, "I don't know how good your chess skills are. You are definitely a hero among girls!"

Wu Ying felt a little embarrassed when she praised her. She leaned over and whispered: "Chess skills are the same as the art of war. When I was a child, I wanted to be a female general, so I worked hard on chess skills."

"Do you still want to be a female general?" Bai Ruozhu was surprised. Wu Ying's idea was considered very advanced among ancient women.

Wu Ying raised her chin and said proudly: "Yes, I'm still thinking about it. Sooner or later there will be a chance."

Bai Ruozhu opened her mouth. The battlefield was too dangerous. She wanted to persuade Wu Ying to give up this idea, but finally thought about it. Everyone has their own dreams. She can't destroy other people's dreams just because of her own knowledge. .

Wu Ying was eliminated, and the four people on the field continued to fight, one of them was Bai Zepei.

"It's a pity that I couldn't defeat that Chen Zhong, otherwise I would have had a showdown with your second brother." Wu Ying said with some regret.

Bai Ruozhu snickered, maybe if the two of them really had to fight it out, Wu Ying would secretly give in to her second brother, right?

"Eh, Chen Zhong?" Bai Ruozhu glanced at the man fighting with his second brother, and suddenly thought of the bully Chen Qiang from before. Isn't Chen Zhong the one who was squeezed out of the four talented men? He is the half-brother of Tang Feng. That person?

Bai Ruozhu whispered to Wu Ying about the relationship between Chen Zhong and Tang Feng. Wu Ying looked hard at Chen Zhong's face and whispered: "They don't look alike. They don't have Tang Feng's courage and character. They are far behind."

Bai Ruozhu burst into laughter, "Tang Feng's Madame Lianluo is a female bachelor. Under her guidance, Tang Feng naturally became extraordinary."

The two of them were chatting quietly like this. After a while, the two battles on the stage ended one by one, and Bai Zepei won again.

"Great, second brother is going to compete with someone to win the championship!" Bai Ruozhu said excitedly.

Wu Ying was also very happy, and other members of the academy also looked proud. Only Shan Youshen snorted sourly. But everyone was so excited that they didn't notice his cold snort.

When Bai Zepei stood up to salute and prepare for the next finals, Bai Ruozhu saw that his face was a little pale, and her heart suddenly rose to her throat.

"Dean Wen, will the players be allowed to take a break before the finals?" Bai Ruozhu asked, calling to Dean Wen in a low voice.

Dean Wen's expression changed, "Normally not. Is there something wrong with Zepei's health?"

Bai Ruozhu nodded slightly, "Second brother injured his internal organs before and was exhausted from the journey. Now I see that his face is pale, and I'm afraid he may not be able to hold on."

Dean Wen and Mr. Zhang both became anxious. Mr. Zhang frowned and said, "It would be better if Zepei didn't get that injury."

At this moment, the judges in the field have announced that Bai Zepei and Tang Feng have entered the finals. Next, they will compete to determine the first and second place. The previously defeated Chen Zhong will compete to determine the third and fourth place.

Bai Zepei in the field quietly stretched out his hand and pressed his chest. Although his expression remained unchanged, his face became even more ugly.

Bai Ruozhu quietly clenched her fists, no, she must find a way to help her second brother!