As soon as dawn broke, people started to gather at the city square of each capital where the Light Phantom Sect would be holding the exam, eagerly anticipating to be admitted into the sect.
Zi Hua donned up in the appearance of when she was confronting Xia Hen Chun and went to the city square, alone.
She wanted to keep her identity secretive, so she didn't bring anyone. It would be more infuriating if they couldn't find the identity of the culprit, even when a whole crowd had seen the person.
A long line that went on for who knows how long was formed.
Xia Wen Ya, Xia Hen Chun and Xing Lan Ping were at the front since the Crown Prince had instructed servants to line up early in the morning.
"Your highness brother-in-law is a dragon among many and has no need to wait like commoners" Xing Lan Ping smiled gloatingly at Xia Hen Chun's words, but he knew that this wasn't what a Crown Prince would need to do, usually with just a few words he would be able to cut into the line, it's just that he dare not act arrogant before Light Phantom Sect so he followed the rules.
"But your highness brother-in-law, are you really going to join this sect?" Xia Hen Chun was puzzled as to why the mighty Crown Prince would try to join Light Phantom Sect.
Seeing her sister's ignorance Xia Wen Ya panicked and said "As the Crown Prince, his highness would need to make connections with various powers" to gloss over it.
"Hmm" Xing Lan Ping got more content with his Crown Prince consort, not only does she have a good image, strong backing, good talent and beauty, she's smart.
Xia Wen Ya gave her sister a glare for the close call "Xiao Chun, you have seen the things in Light Phantom Hall, if we were to join the sect we would get lots of treasures"
Xia Wen Ya could only whisper this to prevent her sister from making any more trouble.
"As you know today Light Phantom Sect will be holding a test for potential members, anyone between the ages 15-25 can apply" When the allocated time arrived, Iris appeared and announced the start of the exam.
People stared at her beauty in amazement.
"Your talent does not matter, to pass the test is very simple, all you need to do is place your hand on these orbs and if it glows a white light you pass" Ignoring the awe from the mass, Iris proceeded to explain the rules.
Listening to Iris' explanation the mob broke from their stupor and a wave of confusion passed through the crowd.
That was it? They had expected some super hard test that would require them to fight or something.
"First three people please step out" Xia Wen Ya, Xia Hen Chun and Xing Lan Ping went onto the platform that had been set up. They were confident that they would pass, thinking that the orbs were something to measure talent despite what the examiner had said.
Iris checked their bone ages and then told them to place their hand on the orb. The three of them placed their hand on the orbs at the same time but there was no reaction.
"Fail, next three"
"How can this be?" Xia Wen Ya, although put on a amicable front she was in reality extremely arrogant, having been embarrassed in front of the masses she completely lost it.
'I thought she was a bit smarter than this, well at least now my plan can be put into action'
At this moment Zi Hua appeared and stepped onto the stage.
"Of course a person like you won't pass the test"
"It's you!" Xia Hen Chun immediately recognized Zi Hua.
"Sister, it was her" Xia Hen Chun hissed venomously with bloodshot eyes.
'Now we got two crazy ladies'
"May I ask who you are?" The Crown Prince however was a bit smarter, seeing that after the girl dressed in purple stepped onto the stage, the Light Phantom Sect members did not make any move he deduced that she had some connection with them.
His imperial father, the emperor, had told him to not offend Light Phantom Sect and try to establish a connection with them.
"Oh? Since we are in front of such a crowd I will give you some face, people call me Hua"
"Lady Hua may I ask what you meant by your earlier comment?"
'He fell right into the trap, he really is stupid'
"Iris, explain" Zi Hua had explained to Iris about the orb and not to reveal her identity.
"Yes Lady Hua, the orbs are something that can judge a person's personality, if someone has a good and moral personality and isn't malicious the orb will glow a white light, if not, there will be no reaction" Iris didn't say much about the orb but enough for her master's plan to work.
Now the Crown Prince was regretting it, now their reputation is ruined, hoping to fix their reputation he asked again.
"Then, why did Lady Hua say that my consort won't pass the test and I didn't pass the test?" He tried to signal to Zi Hua.
'How stupid can this guy get, I was going to let you off but since you are digging your own grave it would be rude of me to not help' Zi Hua was amazed by the prince's stupidity.
"You really need me to explain? Firstly, I'll explain why the fourth miss didn't pass the test, she's arrogant and ignorant. You didn't pass the test because of your lustful nature and Xia Wen Ya didn't because..." Xia Wen Ya had a bad feeling about it, but alas couldn't stop the girl from revealing things.
"Remember that a few years ago the General Manor had a fifth miss named Xia Fei Yan?"
"Well, this kind and virtuous consort of yours sent assassins after her and left the young child at Wan Shou Mountain to feed the beasts because the girl found out that her 'wonderful' sister had tortured servants to death whenever she was angry"
"What evidence do you have?" Xia Wen Ya could foresee that her years of hard work was crumbling at that moment but nevertheless she tried to fix the situation.
"Hmm? You think that you are worth the time to frame? You know the truth yourself and I'm sure that people know about servants mysteriously disappearing as well as the fifth miss' case" Looking at Lady Hua who was so confident combined with the fact that she's connected to Light Phantom Sect, people all believed her.
"Let's go!" Seeing that things were turning bad, Xing Lan Ping quickly dragged Xia Wen Ya and Xia Hen Chun away.
"Sorry for the disturbance, please continue" Zi Hua left after that too, they were all puzzled by her sudden appearance and departure.