Mu Yu was a scholar himself and did not want to participate in the competition. However, he liked this kind of atmosphere. He rested his hand on the chair and rested his chin on the chair. He looked up for a while and then glanced at Shang 'er. The latter was admiring the moon. He retracted his gaze and focused on listening to the scholars' explanations, strategy, and poetry.
However, after a while, Mu Yu felt that something was wrong.
No matter how he didn't pay attention, he could sense the hostility from the scholars.
At this moment, a round of applause erupted.
A scholar received the applause of the entire hall and attracted everyone's attention. Then, the surrounding people discussed animatedly.
"This young master has real talent and knowledge. His poems are superb and his strategy is also good.”Miss Yan 'er commented.
Princess Wanqing nodded." There's something good about him. Father likes students like him the most."”
"The poem just now is a unique good poem in recent years.”
The girls at the table all smiled and started to discuss. Only at this time could they openly discuss other men. When they were at peace, they would whisper in private.
"I heard that Scholar Xi was also born in a Humble Class.”the empress said.
"Miss, no, this young master is one of the rising stars of the capital. He has always been a playboy and has a good reputation. He is indifferent to fame and fortune. He has the ability to take the exam, but he did not take it. He has been pursued by many girls and is known as the four great scholars of the capital.”When Zi-er said this, her beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed.""I'm afraid Young Master Mu will be forced to step down.”
"Humph!" The empress nodded her head coldly. She was obviously unhappy that she didn't take the exam despite having the ability to do so. Then, a trace of anticipation flashed across her eyes as she said,"Zi 'er, don't show any mercy later.”
Just as this climax was about to rise, Scholar Xi received the gazes of the entire hall and cheered. The latter had a smile on his lips as he received the encouragement of the surrounding people. Suddenly, he smiled and changed the topic.
"It's rare for Lord Mu to come, why don't you come down personally to show off your literary talent?”This sentence instantly attracted everyone's attention.
The topic of conversation instantly changed.
The moment everyone was watching, the topic of conversation fell silent for a moment. Then, in the next moment, it all turned to Mu Yu. These words directly roasted him on the fire.
If he were to enter the arena now, he would lose face if he didn't perform well. If he didn't dare to enter the arena and so many people noticed him, his reputation would probably be suppressed.
And now, he wanted to perform well?
It was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. If he had entered the stage at the beginning, even if he had written a poem, it would be just average and ordinary. It would be nothing. He would be like everyone else. However, if he entered the stage now, he would have to compete with the leader of this literary gathering. However, the latter was extremely outstanding in all aspects. If Scholar Mu's performance was a little worse, he would have to be mentioned every time in the future to build up his reputation.
Lastly, the most terrifying thing was that many of the scholars present had actually prepared their drafts beforehand. If they were to directly participate, wouldn't they really lose face?
Everyone turned to look at Mu Yu. Some of the scholars sneered, while the others quickly understood that this was a femme fatale.
Lord Mu had caused trouble because of a young lady.
Yu Yan 'er also reacted at this time. Her face was pale, but she didn't dare to say anything.
Mu Yu looked at the scholar who spoke. It was one of the extremely powerful scholars from the capital who had just appeared. At this moment, he was looking at him with a burning gaze.
Mu Yu smiled and said," I'm already an official, so I won't compete with you. Just enjoy yourselves."”
Generally speaking, after Mu Yu finished speaking, the matter was considered over. Mu Yu did not participate in the battle. Although he would be discussed in private and some people would say that he did not dare to do so, the impact would not be too great. At most, his reputation would be affected.
However, this Scholar Xi did not intend to let Mu Yu off and directly said,""Lord Mu must have been worried about state affairs and neglected his studies. However, how can you govern the world without reading? If not, why would Daren, as a scholar, come to the cultural gathering and not even attend?”
Every word was a blow to his heart.
If you say such unpleasant words, I'll be going down the stage.
Mu Yu's face darkened.”
" Student Xi Tianci."
"Are you a scholar from the Humble Class?"
"No."
"Since that's the case, I'll go down." At this point, Mu Yu directly pointed it out and sneered,"" You've been forcing me again and again, and you're treating me like a joke. Don't blame me for not giving you a chance. Scholars aren't from poor families, and that bit of ink is just a level of a study attendant in my eyes. It's not worth mentioning. Daluowen letting a person like Young Master Xi fall first is too disappointing for me. You even want to let me go down. Are you afraid that you won't lose enough face?”
His words were like thunder.
The entire arena was charred on the outside and tender on the inside.
Zi 'er was stunned.
All the scholars were stunned.
Yu Yan 'er was stunned.
Princess Wan Yang was also stunned.
Even the Grand Scholar who was secretly watching was stunned.
What was this guy talking about?
As for the other scholars, they thought that Mu Yu had been targeted and were panicking. They were about to lose face when he came down. Who knew that the latter would not show any mercy and would not play by the rules and speak directly.
Furthermore, his words were simply…too arrogant.
A scholar can't keep talking, and a scholar can't keep talking.
He had not only offended Xi Tianci, but also all the scholars of the Great Luo. Many scholars who were indifferent to external interests and did not stand out had their faces darkened. They had already thought it through. If this lord really had some strength and suppressed Xi Tianci, they would also have to step forward and embarrass this lord.
" Young Master, he, how dare he…" Zi 'er was completely stunned on the spot. This development was completely out of her expectations.
" This..." The empress frowned slightly and didn't say anything.
On the other side, Yu Yan 'er was also stunned.
"Milord, how dare you speak like this? How dare Milord be so arrogant? This is not good, not good.”
"Miss Yan 'er, what should we do? Daren seems to have offended the public.”Wanqing looked at Yan 'er's anxious expression and could not help but say softly. Mu Yu was really finished.
"Sir, you are too confident." Xi Tianci's face was as dark as water as he snorted coldly,""What's your talent? I'm willing to learn from you."
At this moment, Mu Yu spoke again.
It was obvious that he did not have the intention to argue with the group of scholars. Instead, he directly said,"Young Master Xi, listen carefully."
"This time, the topic of Scholar Lin's essay will be poetry, debate, and policy questions. Young Master Xi, you can choose whatever you want me to participate in.”Mu Yu sneered. When it came to debate and questions, he, with the surname Mu, had never been afraid of anyone. Although it was a little shameless, it was enough to beat the crap out of him.
As soon as he said that, all the students present sucked in a breath of cold air and looked at each other.
"Sir is too arrogant." Xi Tianci sneered.
"I'm not being arrogant, but I'm very disappointed in this cultural gathering.”
"Then please enlighten me." Xi Tianci said with an ugly expression.
"Poetry, debate, question, choose.”Mu Yu smiled.
Countless students gasped.
Lord Mu, this is really heaven-defying. Is this the confidence of a fourth-grade official?
Xi Tianci's face turned ashen, and then he laughed coldly. The man surnamed Mu was really not afraid of being embarrassed. He dared to speak so arrogantly. If he had only wanted to embarrass the former because of Miss Yu Yan 'er, now in front of him, the lord in front of him was already a freeloader. After this, his reputation would be ruined, and Tian Xi Tianci did not mind adding fuel to the fire."Lord Mu, the policy questions and debates are too long. Poetry is fine. The students also wrote poems. If you can't, then words are fine."
Poetry was the most difficult, and even if one's standard was slightly lower in the policy questions and debates, it was not as obvious as poetry. These two were the easiest to sing.
If his performance was bad, his words and deeds today would be spread out, and this lord would be slapped countless times in the face.
Xi Tianci's words were extremely harsh.
Yu Yan 'er's face turned completely pale.
" Poetry? Are you sure, Young Master Xi?" Mu Yu smiled.
"Daren doesn't dare?"
"There are three kinds of topics for Lin Da Ru's poem this time."Ode to plum blossoms, a poem of love in the world. As for your devotion to learning, I will first give you a poem of warning."”Mu Yu said.
Xi Tianci's expression was ugly and he was furious. He said,"" Sir, give me some pointers!!"
He had already thought about it. If Mu Yu couldn't do it, or if he did it badly, he would be ruthlessly humiliated by him and his reputation would fall to the bottom of the valley.
How could he touch Miss Yan 'er?
Mu Yu thought for a moment and said," If you don't cultivate the fields, you will be empty. If you don't read books, you will be stupid."”
When the other scholars heard this, they understood that this was a poem dedicated to learning. It was in line with the theme of teaching Xi Tianci a lesson. Then, their eyes lit up. The wonderful sentences were naturally written. However, in the next moment, these scholars 'bodies twitched violently.
"The edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.”The moment this sentence was said, the hearts of all the scholars trembled. They originally thought that the latter was going to lose face. However, these four sentences had already ruthlessly slapped everyone's face and shocked all the scholars.
" The edge of a sword is sharpened, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold…This is both an ode to plum blossoms and a warning to learning. Scholar Mu, this, this, how is this possible, this, how is this possible…" Everyone was shocked. It could be called a quatrain.
" This is a world-shocking poem that has the potential to be passed down from generation to generation…" A student muttered absentmindedly. He was in disbelief as he received an incomparable shock.
It was too terrifying.
Just four sentences were enough to highlight a terrifying concept. It represented many meanings and was simply unbelievable.
Countless students were shocked.
Those scholars who were prepared to go on stage were all trembling in their hearts. They did not dare to say a word and all fell silent.
More scholars gasped.
Today, Xi Tianci was probably finished.
From now on, his reputation would be ruined for ten thousand years.
In just four sentences, Xi Tianci's face had turned extremely pale, and his footsteps were unsteady, as if he would fall at any moment.
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