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The entire square of the Ancestor Hall was silent.
Everyone stared at Lin Yue in astonishment.
Some people, unaware of the situation, were shocked that the examiner was actually the legendary prince.
Others, who knew the circumstances, were even more surprised that the Seventeenth Prince had admitted it so readily.
The prince was indeed noble, but he also had to face many tests personally set by His Majesty. Once he returned to his status, some of these tests could be assisted by Duke Heng, but there were many others that even Duke Heng could not help with.
Logically, the wisest approach would be to remain hidden until confident enough to cope.
"Is this prince being too impulsive, putting himself in danger just for that trusted aide?"
"After all, he's young and still unstable in temperament, getting so easily provoked."
