"Get out of the way, get out of the way, all of you!"
All of a sudden, a commotion erupted from downstairs. Everyone turned to the source of the noise, and the source of the commotion was none other than the White Deer Institute.
"Get out of the way. You're not allowed to buy anymore!"
A group of servants with cudgels in their hands rushed into the White Deer Institute, chasing out all the customers who had come to buy books. They didn't even spare the customers who hadn't entered the shop. They pushed and beat them up in a tyrannical manner.
" They're here," Ling Xiao thought to himself. He subconsciously glanced at Teng Zijing and the other two who had rushed over after hearing the commotion. His gaze finally landed on Gao Da.
"Young Master, they have all been chased away!”The servant in the lead chased away all the customers who bought the books. Then, he bowed to the front of a sedan chair and respectfully said to the people in the sedan chair.
"Guo Baokun, you really came!" The person who came out of the sedan chair was none other than the only son of the Minister of Rites, Guo Youzhi. He was the current editor of the palace, Guo Baokun, who was famous for his talent.
" Everyone, Guo Baokun's father was originally appointed Minister of Rites. I'm not talented, but I'm also a editor for the palace. I've been studying literature since I was young, and I value etiquette the most. Since you're all scholars, you should read the sages. These filthy books are an insult to the culture." As Guo Baokun spoke, he looked at Ling Xiao, who was on the third floor of Stone House."In my opinion, from today onwards, this book will be banned!”
"F * ck, this kid is courting death! " Our family's books are banned just like that." Fan Sizhe, who regarded money as his life, was the first to disagree. He immediately rolled up his sleeves and rushed down to fight for his life.
Ling Xiao shot a look at Wang Qinian, who immediately stopped Fan Sizhe.
"Brother, what is Guo Baokun doing?”Fan Ruoruo asked rationally.
" It's just a dog," Ling Xiao said calmly."When he was talking just now, he kept looking in our direction unconsciously.”
"Why?" Fan Ruoruo didn't understand." Brother," she asked," it's your first time in the capital, so you shouldn't have any interactions with Guo Baokun."”
" Because Guo Baokun wasn't the one who came for me. He's just a dog of the Crown Prince. The ones who really don't like me are the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess." Ling Xiao was very clear about this.
" Gao Da, go down and kill all those troublemakers." Ling Xiao passed Teng Zijing, who was glaring at Guo Baokun, and turned to instruct Gao Da, who was behind him.
" Yes, young noble." Gao Da wasn't someone who would sit still. After receiving Ling Xiao's order, he leaped from the third floor of the Stone House to the entrance of the White Deer Institute. Without saying anything, he drew his sword and charged towards the group of servants.
" Let's go down as well." Ling Xiao stood up and led the group downstairs. He was in no hurry and was very relaxed.
" Your current identity is rather sensitive, so it's not appropriate for you to make a move. I'll bring you to beat him up tonight," Ling Xiao whispered to Teng Zijing, who was beside him, on the way.
In just the time it took to brew a cup of tea, by the time Ling Xiao and the others exited the Stone House and arrived at the entrance of the White Deer Institute, the ground was already littered with corpses, and blood flowed like a river.
Only Guo Baokun, who was scared out of his wits, was trembling in the wind.
"You guys…How dare you kill someone on the street!" Guo Baokun appeared fierce on the outside but was weak on the inside.
" The Commissioner of the People's Republic of China is handling a case. Whoever dares to cause trouble on the street will be killed without mercy." Ling Xiao took out the Commissioner's waist tag that Fei Jie had given him and made the first move.
"So what if it's the prosecutor's office? Can the prosecutor kill people on the street for no reason?”As soon as Ling Xiao finished speaking, someone in the crowd objected.
A scholar walked out of the crowd and went straight to Guo Baokun. He bowed to Guo Baokun and said,"Young Master Guo, don't panic. I've always heard that Young Master Guo has outstanding literary talent and a strong family background. I didn't believe it at first, but today, seeing Young Master Guo argue for the scholars of the world, I really admire you.”
" His name is He Zongwei, and he's quite famous in the capital. Rumor has it that he'll definitely make it into the imperial examinations next year." Fan Ruoruo was worried that Ling Xiao didn't know He Zongwei's identity, so she quickly whispered into his ear to clarify his doubts.
"He wants to rely on a wise master!" Ling Xiao knew He Zongwei's motive at a glance. He wanted to become the Crown Prince's disciple by befriending Guo Baokun.
" I've heard of Young Master He's talent," Guo Baokun said gratefully to He Zongwei, who had helped him.
"Young Master Guo, you praise me too much!"
"I'm ashamed!"
"Nonsense! It's all nonsense!" Fan Sizhe couldn't hold it in anymore.
"How insulting!" He Zongwei said.
"This guy is Count Sinan's son. Count Sinan is in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, and all he does is manage money.”Guo Baokun actually became unyielding at this moment.
"How dare you criticize the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Count Sinan!”Ling Xiao said.
"So it's Count Sinan's illegitimate son in Danzhou!”Guo Baokun mocked.
"Pa!"
"Pa!"
Ling Xiao immediately gave Guo Baokun and He Zongwei two big slaps." You'd better watch your mouth. If you dare to say another word of nonsense, I'll kill you right now. Don't think that I won't dare to kill you just because you're the Crown Prince's dog!"”
"You…" Guo Baokun had been pampered since he was young and had never suffered such humiliation. He pointed at Ling Xiao and was about to scold him.
"Pa!" Ling Xiao gave Guo Baokun another slap. This time, he used more strength and knocked out two of Guo Baokun's front teeth.
"How insulting!" When He Zongwei saw this, he immediately supported Guo Baokun and said hatefully.
"Pa!" Ling Xiao didn't intend to spoil him.
With a slap, this fellow was indeed obedient.
Ling Xiao picked up Hong Lou, who had been stepped on by Guo Baokun, and strolled over to Guo Baokun. He asked expressionlessly,""Did you just say that this book is the Book of Foulness?”
"I said, so what? You're just an illegitimate child. How dare you hit me? Do you know who I am? My father is Guo Youzhi, the Minister of Rites!”
" Pa!" Ling Xiao gave Guo Baokun another slap." Speak properly!"”
Guo Baokun finally became well-behaved. When a scholar met a soldier, he had no choice but to lower his head.
"Can we talk properly now?" " If you dare to say the word 'illegitimate child' again, I'll kill you right now!" Ling Xiao asked.”
"Yes..." He Zongwei was about to say something, but when he met Ling Xiao's disdainful gaze, he immediately swallowed the rest of his words.
"Have you read this book?" Ling Xiao turned to Guo Baokun.
"I can't even finish reading the Sage's Book. How can I have the time to read this kind of thing? Don't dirty my eyes!”Needless to say, Guo Baokun still had some of the character of a scholar. Of course, it was also possible that he was relying on his relationship with the father of the Minister of Rites and the Crown Prince's disciples to conclude that Ling Xiao would not dare to kill him. He was just following the principle of a wise man not fighting when the odds were against him. He did not dare to continue to act presumptuously in front of Ling Xiao, but his tone was firm.
"You haven't even read the book and you dare to ban my book! Who gave you the courage? Do you think the Crown Prince is Liang Jingru?" Ling Xiao laughed angrily." You keep saying that it's an insult to the cultured. Are you worthy of being a scholar?" Strength of character? You don't even have the self-restraint to look at other people's words. Have you even read the Book of Sages into your dog stomach?”
"Presumptuous, how can you be a scholar…A country woman like you can comment!”Guo Baokun said in exasperation.
"Don't think that you're a scholar just because you've been to a few brothels. You don't have a trace of scholarly air about you.”Ling Xiao immediately retorted," You're just a scholar. I'm really ashamed to associate with you!"”
"Young Master Fan's words are brilliant!" Suddenly, a sound came from the upper floor of the Stone House opposite them. Everyone looked over and saw a man with a noble aura and gorgeous clothes. He was standing against the railing. He was handsome, had thick eyebrows, clear eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips. He looked really handsome.
Fan Ruoruo and Fan Sizhe were slightly surprised. They quickly bowed and said,""Your Highness."
After Fan Ruoruo bowed, Guo Baokun and He Zongwei were also shocked. Knowing that this person was the son of King Jing, they quickly followed suit and bowed."Your Highness."
Ling Xiao knew that it was the heir of King Jing, but he was not as respectful as everyone else. However, he still bowed slightly as a form of greeting.
" There's no need to be so polite. I'm just passing by,""All of you call yourselves scholars. Coincidentally, there will be a poetry meet tomorrow in my residence. All of you can use literature to make friends, use poetry to cultivate feelings, and use poetry to compete. It will also let the scholars of the world see who is the true scholar. What do you think?”
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