Vol.1 - Chapter 41 – The poetic talent of a minor official

Did the three scholars in the academy fight? Did they go from discussing to fighting because they reached the limit of their knowledge? Princess Chang was surprised. She had studied at Yunlu Academy for a period of time.

The four great scholars of the academy often sat and discussed, laughing happily when they were happy, and even cursing when they were anxious, regardless of their image.

But they had never fought before.

After all, the identity of a great scholar was noble, and they were teachers and role models. How could they easily resort to violence?

Zhao Shou frowned, put down his tea cup, and asked, "Why did you fight?"

The old man shook his head and said helplessly, "I don't know. Mr. Mubai was originally writing calligraphy, and suddenly, the other two gentlemen appeared out of nowhere and then they started fighting."

After a pause, the old man added with a worried expression, "You called him an old man, and he called you a shameless old thief. It seems like they were really angry."

Now even the calm and composed academy dean was surprised and realized that something was wrong.

Princess Chang said, "Take me with you, Dean."

Zhao Shou said in a deep voice, "Within one zhang of me is the domain of the saintly academy."

Princess Chang's eyes flickered for a moment, and then she saw the statue of the saint holding a book, with candles burning and blue smoke rising in the hall.

Outside the hall, a commotion arose, and a strong wind rushed into the hall, blowing out the candles.

Zhao Shou had already disappeared from the opposite side of the table. Princess Chang faced the strong wind and walked towards the door.

The strong wind made her dress fly backwards, and even her thick winter clothes could not conceal her curvy figure.

Looking into the distance, three great scholars stood in mid-air.

A majestic aura emanated from them, and their upright and unyielding breath collided with each other, causing the air to churn.

Zhang Shen snorted, "Li Mubai, you shameless scoundrel. You stole my students before, and today you have done such a despicable thing. Have you even learned anything from the saintly academy?"

Princess Chang was slightly moved. She did not know what Li Mubai had done to make Zhang Shen so indignant.

Fight for students? They had fought over students before?

Li Mubai retorted loudly, "As a teacher, what's wrong with helping my students refine their articles and poems? Clearly, it's you, this old man, who is jealous of my talent."

Chen Tai said, "Can you shut up? Even I can't stand it anymore."

Li Mubai glanced at him and said, "You mind your own business. If Zhang and I are angry, there must be a reason. You go cool off."

At this moment, Zhang Shen took out a book from his pocket and said leisurely, "It seems that it's difficult to distinguish who has more righteousness."

He tore out a page and set it on fire.

As the paper burned to ashes, a green cloud suddenly appeared and rushed towards Li Mubai with a buzzing sound.

They were beetles, all of them bright green. Their jaws were fierce, like a swarm of locusts, densely packed.

"I also gained something from traveling around the world a few years ago." Li Mubai was not flustered at all. He also took out a book, tore out two pages, and ignited them at the same time.

As one page burned to ashes, a red lizard appeared, hovering between reality and illusion.

The red lizard's cheeks puffed up, and it suddenly spewed out a tens-of-zhang long flame, burning the green cloud into ashes.

At the same time, the other page burned to ashes, and a young woman in revealing clothes appeared, moving lightly like a fish swimming towards Zhang Shen.

As she approached, Zhang Shen's eyelids grew heavy, and he felt an irresistible drowsiness.The young woman's lips curled up in a seductive smile as she approached Zhang Shen.

At that moment, Chen Tai burned a page from his hand, revealing a bright golden pill that shone with golden light.

"Ouch..."

Li Mubai was suddenly attacked from behind, stumbling from the impact of the golden light. Zhang Shen was also burned by the golden pill, breaking free from the daze and quickly using his righteous qi to dispel the young woman's revealing clothing.

The Princess watched silently.

A sixth-grade scholar can learn the secret techniques of other systems and record them in books.

Zhang Shen had just used the techniques of a Gu master, while the young woman on Li Mubai's paper was likely from the witch system... but she wasn't sure which grade.

As for Chen Tai's technique, if she wasn't mistaken, it was the golden pill of the Daoist system.

The three scholars fought fiercely in mid-air, while the students below watched with great interest. Although they were a little confused and worried about the sudden fight between the three elders, it was rare to see the scholars fight, and it was too rare to miss.

Unable to defeat Li Mubai, Zhang Shen had a sudden idea. "Li Mubai, your pants have fallen down."

Li Mubai suddenly felt a chill and realized that his pants had slipped down to his ankles.

"Damn it!" Li Mubai's mind exploded, shouting, "Everyone's pants have fallen down!"

The milky-white jade pendant on the Princess's waist suddenly glowed.

A stern voice rang out, "Fighting among fellow students is forbidden here."

"This place is forbidden to fly. Get down!"

As the voice fell, the righteous qi of the three scholars automatically dissipated, and Newton regained his face and pulled them down from mid-air.

Zhao Shou, wearing a hemp robe and with white hair, walked calmly to the three scholars and looked at them sharply. "What's going on?"

Zhang Shen and Li Mubai exchanged silent glances and instantly reached an understanding. The former sneered, "Nothing, just a difference of opinion in learning. No one can convince anyone else."

The latter followed up, "So we changed our approach."

Convincing with reason was in line with the Confucian style.

"I report them to you, Dean. They're deceiving you." Suddenly, the scholar Chen Tai backstabbed the two scholars and completed a double kill.

Zhang Shen and Li Mubai turned their heads in unison, glaring at him.

Chen Tai looked towards the low wall and said, "Dean, do you know the poem 'Sending Yang Qianzhi to Qingzhou from Mianyang Pavilion'?"

Zhao Shou looked at the low wall, focusing on the small characters for a moment and suddenly understanding.

Zhang Shen and Li Mubai's envy of the hermit Zi Yang was known to him.

That poem on the low wall was indeed a good one, and it would have a great chance of being passed down to future generations. It was understandable that they would argue over fame... Wait, what did they conceal from me just now? Dean Zhao's face twitched.

He was about to speak when he caught a glimpse of the Princess, who was wearing a long skirt and had a cold and elegant demeanor, walking towards them.

He immediately swallowed his words.

The Princess's clear eyes flickered with a reserved smile. "What poem caused the conflict between the two scholars?"

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Zhang Shen and Li Mubai quickly bowed and saluted, "Just a poem to encourage learning."

The Princess's gaze then turned to the low wall, and her beautiful eyes lit up. "It's a good poem."

After a pause, she lightly opened her lips, "Who wrote this poem?"Zhang Shen gritted his teeth and said, "He is my student... Hmm, he also wrote 'Farewell to Yang Qianzhi in Qingzhou at Mianyang Pavilion'."

"The fast hand of Changle County Ya?" Princess Chang's eyes flashed with surprise.

"He is Xu Qi'an," Li Mubai replied, adding, "He is also my disciple."

Princess Chang felt that the name sounded familiar, as if someone had mentioned it before, but she couldn't recall who it was.

Such great talent, working as a fast hand in Changle County Ya, was too much of a waste. Even if he only knew how to write poetry, he was enough for this palace to keep as a counselor... Princess Chang pondered in her heart.

The students of the academy stood in the distance, watching Princess Chang's stunning face. She was as beautiful as a snow lotus that stood alone in the world, and her noble aura made people forget about the mundane world.

"Where is he now?" Princess Chang's clear eyes scanned the crowd, gazing slowly.

"He went on a mountain trip," Chen Tai said.

The students who overheard their conversation were greatly shocked. They finally found out who wrote the poem that encouraged learning.

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