The middle-aged official's expression was extremely ugly.
He didn't expect Wei Zheng to not give him any face and embarrass him in front of all the officials.
However, he did not dare to lose his temper at Wei Zheng.
Although he was a fourth-rank official, he was nothing compared to Wei Zheng. His father was also very polite to him.
His heart was filled with anger, and even Wei Zheng was resentful.
"Yes, sir!"
After the middle-aged official bowed to Wei Zheng, he left with a livid face.
"Sigh…"
Wei Zheng looked at the middle-aged official's back and felt resentful. How could he not know what the other party was thinking?
He had always had that kind of personality, so he had offended many people.
However, he did not care.
"The descendants of the aristocratic families are getting more and more lacking in successors.”
Wei Zheng's expression was complicated as he sized up Lu Yan. In comparison, it was obvious who was better.
The aristocratic families had lost completely from the beginning.
The reason why she invited him out now was just so that she wouldn't tear off the last piece of cover.
"Little friend is extremely talented. This old man has rarely seen such talent in his life. "However, I hope you can forgive me. It's because his father was kind to me back then. I had no choice but to…" He could only be a bully.”
Wei Zheng cupped his hands at Lu Yan and said in embarrassment.
His words made all the officials of the aristocratic families speechless.
They had no choice but to come out for the sake of kindness. If they were even labeled as bullies, then what were they?
Wouldn't he be scolding them all?
"No worries."
Lu Yan waved his hand. Wei Zheng was frank and upright. He was also a loyal person.
He would not have any objections to Wei Zheng because of this.
Every injustice had its perpetrator, and every debt had its perpetrator. The one who targeted him was ultimately an aristocratic family. It was the hardest to repay a favor. It was not easy for Wei Zheng to do this.
The only flaw was that he was too straightforward.
Lu Yan chuckled. It was precisely because of his honesty that Wei Zheng would be remembered for thousands of years. There were many virtuous officials…Only this family dared to point at the Emperor's nose and scold him.
"You and I only talk about calligraphy and nothing else!”
Lu Yan said indifferently.
"Little friend is magnanimous. This old man admires your magnanimity!”
Wei Zheng's eyes lit up, then he laughed and said,""Then this old master will first make a fool of myself.”
When the aristocratic family officials saw Wei Zheng and Lu Yan chatting and laughing, they felt bad. They were clearly helpers they had invited, but they were full of praise for the enemy.
He was extremely aggrieved.
The other officials also re-evaluated Lu Yan.
To be able to have such breadth of mind and talent, as well as political insights, was valued so much by Wei Zheng, this stubborn old man.
It proved that he had real talent.
Regardless of age, he was definitely qualified to sit in the position of Right Pushe.
Even if he lost, it was not something embarrassing. His opponent was Wei Zheng.
On the contrary, the officials of the aristocratic families would end up being inhumane.
This was what they were happy to see.
Without saying anything, the eunuch handed the Four Treasures of the Study to Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng waved his pen, and the four words appeared on the paper-open and aboveboard.
"Good handwriting!"
"Old Man Wei's calligraphy is getting better and better!"
"Every stroke and press, displaying your strength, it's truly admirable!”
“............”
As soon as the words were written, it received a round of applause.
When the officials of the aristocratic families saw those four words, they were somewhat uncertain.
Wasn't this scolding them again?
However, Wei Zheng was still representing them in the battle. They should cheer and support him, but once they spoke, they were asking for humiliation.
He was caught in a dilemma.
Lu Yan also took a look at Wei Zheng's calligraphy and nodded secretly.
As expected of a famous official through the ages. He had his own uniqueness. His calligraphy was circular and square, with strong strokes and condensed strokes. It is both steep and neat. The middle of the side is steady, and the middle is compact without losing its lightness.
Each stroke was filled with decades of accumulation.
"Good calligraphy!”
Lu Yan was no exception!
"It's just a humble work, not worth mentioning. Calligraphy was originally elegant and should not be tarnished, but now it was used on this path.”
Wei Zheng shook his head and smiled bitterly."This old man is already at a disadvantage. Everyone, don't flatter me.”
"Little friend, this old man is only taking advantage of my age. It's nothing. With your talent, I believe it won't be long before you surpass me. If you don't want to accept this bet, then this old man won't make things difficult for you!
Wei Zheng said to Lu Yan.
"Old thing!"
When the middle-aged official heard this, he could no longer hide the anger in his heart. His eyes widened.
He invited Wei Zheng to humiliate Lu Yan to his heart's content so that he would leave dejectedly and never dare to provoke the aristocratic families again.
However, Wei Zheng said such words, allowing Lu Yan to have a way out.
Even if they lost, no one would feel anything.
After spending such a huge favor, he might have to face responsibility when he returned.
The imperial court lost all face and suffered heavy losses.
In the end, he only got a light sentence saying that his skills were inferior. How could he extinguish the anger in his heart?
He was not a broad-minded person.
At this moment, his fists were clenched tightly, and his bones were a little white. His hatred for Wei Zheng had also reached an astonishing level.
The other officials did not have the energy to pay attention to these aristocratic families. Instead, their gazes fell on Lu Yan.
He wondered how he would choose.
Should he go against the current or retreat bravely?
No one would think that there was anything embarrassing about admitting defeat in front of Wei Zheng.
Faced with such calligraphy, it would probably be very difficult for him to have the intention to fight again.
"I'm not someone who will retreat without fighting!”
Lu Yan spoke and expressed his attitude.
"Good!"
"Your courage is commendable!" Wei Zheng praised.”
Even the military officials looked at Lu Yan more and more pleasing to the eye. They liked people with this kind of personality.
The only pity was that Lu Yan was only a civil official and looked a little weak. Otherwise, they would have pulled him into the camp of the generals no matter what.
The eunuch brought the Four Treasures of the Study to Lu Yan.
Lu Yan raised his pen and dipped it in ink.
With a wave of the big brush, a line of big words was formed.
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