My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 2082: Bewitched by Beauty

Indeed, with Halian Jing’s status and position, such matters are trivial in his view. There are more important and urgent issues worth his attention. Yet the distinguished Councilman insists on focusing on this particular matter, even personally inquiring about it, which is intriguing and requires speculation.

Is that girl really worth such attention?

And for her father to be interested in her is certainly not a good thing for her! 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

He couldn’t help but frown.

"Indeed, a noblewoman being admitted to a prestigious school is not something that requires emphasis, even if she is Governor Yun’s daughter. It doesn’t negatively impact the situation, at most it enhances the queen’s image slightly, but it’s not a big deal."

Halian Jing paused, but his voice took on a more solemn tone.

"If everything proceeds according to the normal legal procedures, I wouldn’t have intervened. Such a young girl can’t stir up much trouble. What concerns me is your decision to have the Minister of Education announce the list in advance. Why did you do that?"

Ling Kong smiled indifferently: "I thought it was nothing at all. That day, I happened to meet the Minister of Education reporting this matter. After hearing it, I took it upon myself to decide, so he wouldn’t bother my busy father with such trivial matters. My thought was simple: she is just an abandoned adopted daughter of Governor Yun and poses no threat.

On the contrary, we can take the opportunity to utilize her identity, extensively promoting it, letting the public understand that our policy aims are truly equal and tolerant. This is undeniably an opportunity to build our good image. I acted out of interest. Quietly removing her name would not necessarily be more beneficial than this outcome!"

His reasoning was well-organized and compelling, seemingly flawless and perfectly reasonable.

However, a disdainful laugh came from the side.

"It sounds nice, but did you do this truly for our interests? Or has the hero fallen for the beauty, being seduced by a woman’s charms, and using his authority to secretly help his lover?" Helian Nan sneered maliciously and sarcastically.

"She succeeded through her own strength by passing the exam; her grades are genuine. Unless you question the advanced technology’s scoring system error, even Father cannot modify that automatic scoring system. So how could I tamper with anything? She got into Imperial College through her capability—does she need my help? Do you not understand this logic?" Ling Kong retorted.

She succeeded on her own merits, and he merely didn’t want her success to be secretly claimed. He didn’t wish her hard-earned achievement to be easily obliterated. Hence, he had the Minister of Education announce it in advance, so everything would be settled beyond dispute, leaving opponents powerless to oppose.

After all, being in this faction himself, he understood well what these influential figures thought. They wouldn’t care how hard the girl worked; they’d only act based on practical interests aligning with their goals.

"Hmph, who said I don’t understand? I didn’t say she couldn’t pass." Helian Nan blushed but stubbornly persisted, "I said you did something secretly, not altering her scores, but knowing full well that our faction absolutely wouldn’t want a girl from the opposing camp to enter the most crucial elite training institution.