" Miss Yan 'er, stop pretending…" Sitting at the long table behind the princes and nobles, Mu Yu had a strange expression on his face when Yan' er made tea for him. He was complaining softly with a faint smile.
Yu Yan 'er's body stiffened and she replied in a low voice,""What do you mean?"
In the eyes of many scholars, such an expression made them so angry that their lungs were about to explode. Each of them rubbed their fists in hatred. They were waiting for the cultural meeting to begin. They wanted to properly slap the face of that hateful bastard. They wanted to make the fourth-grade official, the famous Lord Mu, lose a lot of face here. He would not be able to bear the consequences.
How could he touch the holy land in the hearts of all scholars?
How could he touch Miss Yan 'er?
His Majesty had personally bestowed the Emperor's grace. The latter was talented and beautiful. She was well-educated and valued filial piety. Miss Yan 'er was their scholar. It did not matter what rank you were in the court or whether you were famous or not. If you did something wrong, you had to be prepared!
"Miss Yan 'Er, don't you know what I mean?”Mu Yu whispered.
"Sir, Yan 'er is sincere." Yu Yan 'er complained. She still didn't believe it.
"Miss Yan 'er, this official is also speaking the truth.”Mu Yu refused," I don't have the intention of asking you to repay me. I have to say it a few times before you understand. If you do this, you will only harm yourself. If I can't bear it and agree, Miss Yan 'er, it's not worth it in the human world!"!”
" My lord, Yan 'er is really sincere. Please don't hold it in, alright…" Yu Yan' er became even more resentful.
" Miss Yan 'er, you…" Mu Yu said weakly,""The more you value friendship, the more I can't ignore my conscience.”
Yu Yan 'er sat down. She was both happy and worried. She obediently brewed some tea for Mu Yu and sat down next to him. However, she did not sit too close to him. She wanted her reputation too. However, her beautiful eyes would occasionally fall on the latter, thinking about how she could make him believe her directly...
A bunch of scholars, their eyes were about to burn after their noble deeds.
After sitting at the same table as the dignitaries, the eyes of the youths were filled with envy.
The women also had complicated looks in their eyes…
The relationship between the two of them was too close.
……
On the other side.
Zi 'er said," In this cultural gathering, even though Rank-4 is considered a big shot, his status is only average compared to the many archdukes present. His talent is nothing compared to the students present. However, with Miss Yan' er's favor, Young Master Mu is probably one of the most popular scholars in this cultural gathering..."
"It's just that Young Master doesn't seem to know about it. If I were him, I would have made an excuse to slip away."”
"Yes!" the empress said calmly.
"Not only Miss Yan 'er, the noble ladies of the kingdom seem to be very interested in Young Master as well. With Miss Yan' er by your side, you even occasionally take the initiative to chat.”
The empress was speechless.
She didn't want to hear it anymore.
This detestable thing was in the limelight and was surrounded by good girls. She was so well-liked by others, but when she was here, she never gave her a good look.
"Zi 'er, what's the content of this year's literary gathering?”
" Miss…" Zi 'er had naturally made preparations before she came."It's the same as last year, but this year's questions were set by Lin Shang and Lin Da Ru. It's much more difficult and interesting than last year.”
"They are poetry, Ci, policy, and debate. There are three main topics for poetry, Ci, and policy. There are also other styles.”" Also, students and scholars will also gather together and spar with each other. They will discuss the interpretation of the meaning of poetry. Miss, you can also listen…" Zi-er explained.
"Oh." "When do we start?" The empress nodded slightly.”
"Miss, it's almost time." "Does Young Lady want Young Master to be embarrassed so badly?" Zi 'er laughed.”
The empress didn't say anything.
Zi 'er smiled again." I'm afraid you'll have to wait for a while. Master Mu is a fourth-grade official, so he probably won't go down personally. Besides, he doesn't know his own situation, so he probably won't make any strange moves. As for the scholars, they probably won't find trouble with you right away. Instead, they'll wait until the conversation is intense and everyone's eyes are on them before dragging Master down. This will make things develop to the worst state.”
"These scholars have a lot of crooked ideas.”The empress sneered.
Zi 'er smiled, thinking that the Emperor should be happy in his heart. She probably wanted to see such a situation the most.
"Your Majesty, the cultural gathering has begun."
"Yes." "I wonder if there will be one or two outstanding students this year."”
"The results will be out soon."
The poetry competition and debate began as the scholar's errand boy officially announced the start of the cultural gathering. Then, they pasted the topic on the stone beside the lake and the cultural gathering began.
There were a total of seven inscription stones distributed in all directions of the dock, and there were also a total of seven questions.
They were the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, strategy, and lyrics.
Among the scholars, books, poems, lyrics, and policy discussions were the most important things. Guqin, chess, and painting were secondary. Most of them were the things that women discussed the most. After the previous literary gatherings, they gradually gave the women who came here the opportunity to showcase themselves. If they had a sweetheart, many girls would not be shy and would be happy to show themselves.。
This was not only a place for scholars to become famous, but also a place for many women to become famous.
A group of scholars surrounded a few inscription stones and began to compete with each other to spit out ink. In an instant, poems and wonderful sentences were written. Some of them were arguing with each other, and their words were intense.
"Lord Mu isn't going to personally participate in this grand event?”Princess Wan Yang, who had a cold gaze and a smile on her lips, spoke.
Although she had come because of her great-grandfather's words, she had only come to take a look. Moreover, she had heard of the former's reputation, so she had a good impression of him. Rather than marrying an unknown person in the future, she would rather marry the man in front of her. Unfortunately, the latter seemed to already have a woman, but she didn't care too much. If she liked him, she could fight for him if she wanted to. However, she hadn't liked him to that extent, so her heart was as clear as water. She could communicate naturally and not be nervous.
"Forget about me." Mu Yu smiled and said," This is the time for the younger generation to have fun and show off. Why would I go down and join in the fun with them?" We have to give the younger generation a chance."
"Sir, you are too arrogant.”Yan 'er reminded him softly.
"Is there? I think it's very low-key." Mu Yu did not participate in the competition personally, so he was not arrogant. He had never participated in the previous literary gatherings. If Yu Yan 'er had not invited him, he would not have come. Putting aside the fact that he had a lot of talent, how could it be so easy to pass the test if he could be a fourth-grade official in the imperial court and not study the four books and five classics of the sages?
Moreover, in his previous life, so many poems were just for fun?
However, it was precisely because of this that Mu Yu did not participate.
As a scholar from the Humble Class, he knew how difficult it was for a scholar. Why did he have to show off with other people's things on an occasion where he could change the fate of others?
He was already a Rank Four of the current dynasty. No matter how much he tried to act tough, it would be useless. If he didn't gain anything, he might as well let the other party stand up for him. If he was chosen by the high officials of the current dynasty, his fate might change. Therefore, from the beginning to the end, Mu Yu just came to watch the show and didn't plan to go down personally.
"That's a pity. Young Master Mu was also very famous when he took the imperial examinations. Yang 'er wanted to appreciate Young Master's talent, but it seems that he didn't have the chance.”Princess Wan Yang said.
"Princess Wan Yang, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.”Mu Yu smiled faintly.
The former turned to Yu Yan 'er and said,"Miss Yan' er, do you want to try?"”
"Thank you for your concern, princess. Yan 'er won't go, she can stay here and take a look.”
Princess Wan Yang chuckled and did not say much. She sat quietly on the table and chair and watched the scholars quarrel not far away.
[Thank you, lazy boss, for urging me to update. Thank you, 2700 boss, for giving me 100 points. Thank you, thank you.]
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