When the two brothers ran out of the Secondary Saint Academy, they didn't dare to take the main road. They turned into the mountain forest from the side of the courtyard and ran for a long time before stopping.
Xu Qi'an was breathing steadily, while Xu Xinnian was holding onto a pine tree, gasping for breath. Because of the strenuous exercise, his fair face was flushed red.
"What should we do now?" Xu Qi 'an wanted to ask his "methodical" little brother for advice, and he asked tentatively,
"Did I just solve an age-old problem for the academy?"
He didn't expect that his words would cause such a terrifying phenomenon, and he didn't know what would happen next, so he followed Xu Erlang and ran away.
Xu Xinnian panted as he tried to calm his heartbeat. He snorted proudly, "At most, it'll be a 200-year problem."
Xu Qi'an took off his waterskin and handed it over.
Xu Erlang took a sip and continued, "If it were me when I first entered the academy, I would advise you to stay where you are and wait to receive the worship and gratitude of the academy's teachers and students.
"But right now, I just want to get you out of here as soon as possible." He tossed the water sack back to his cousin. After waiting for a while, he saw that his cousin's expression was normal, without any doubts.
There was some disappointment and admiration.
Of course, it was because his cousin was very smart, different from his father who was boorish. This made Xu Xinnian, who thought highly of himself, feel gratified.
On the other hand, he was disappointed because he couldn't show off in front of his cousin and create a sense of superiority in terms of intelligence.
Yes, even if his cousin had created many amazing poems, even if his cousin had written such a mountain-splitting sentence on the stone tablet … Xu Xinnian still felt that his IQ was higher than his cousin's.
Without this mentality, he wouldn't be able to say, "If the heavens hadn't given birth to me, Xu Xinnian, Daibun would be like a long night for all eternity."
The two brothers quickly shuttled through the woods and quietly made their way toward the stable.
Leaving without saying goodbye was the best choice at this moment.
If Xu Qi'an stayed behind, perhaps he would be greeted by the Yunlu Academy's deep gratitude, or even be regarded as a great scholar … although that was unlikely.
This is the good side.
The bad side was also very obvious. The Yunlu Academy and the Imperial College were competing for orthodoxies. While Xu Qi'an accepted the gratitude of the Yunlu Academy, he was bound to attract the hostility of the scholars from the Imperial College.
The entire imperial court was filled with Zhu Zigui, and all of them were Directorates.
One tax case was enough to cause endless trouble, and this was even more dangerous and troublesome than a hundred tax cases.
Cijiu and I have the same thoughts … Xu Qi'an chuckled. "Cijiu, you're a real dog."
Erlang was not a pedantic scholar. Perhaps it was because he had studied the art of war.
"Rough." Xu Xinnian retorted sarcastically and continued, "As long as we leave, I believe the Academy will keep it a secret for us."
He didn't say anything else, and he seemed to be deep in thought as he hurried along.
…
On the large field outside the Sage Learning Academy.
The white-haired Zhao Shou, dressed in linen, suddenly did something unexpected. He turned around and stared at the back of the Academy.
A few seconds later, the three great scholars did the same thing and looked into the distance with solemn expressions.
Princess Royal was confused and turned her head subconsciously to follow their gazes. The sky was clear and there was nothing there.
But in the next moment, a clear air visible to the naked eye soared into the sky and pierced through the clouds. The thick white clouds floating on Mount Qingyun collapsed in front of everyone's eyes.
Zhao Shou was the first to disappear. The three great scholars then displayed the miraculous power of the Word Compliance and moved themselves three feet to the back of the Academy.
Princess Royal frowned slightly. She lifted the hem of her skirt and hurriedly followed them without losing her manners.
She was tall and slender with graceful curves. Her charm when she sprinted was indescribable and could only be understood.
…
In the Secondary Sage Learning Academy, candlesticks toppled and wax oil flowed.
In the spacious main hall, clear air rippled like a spring breeze, highlighting Zhao Shou's figure. He quickly scanned every inch of the main hall and then focused his gaze on the cracked tablet of the Cheng clan's Secondary Sage.
This … Raging waves surged in the dean's ancient well-like pupils. At the same time, he quickly analyzed the reason for the clear air that soared into the sky.
The tombstone that suppressed the academy had collapsed, and the righteous energy contained within Clouddeer Academy had struggled free of its restraints and overflowed, causing the scene from before to occur.
The problem was, how could the tablet of the Cheng clan's Secondary Sage collapse for no reason?
Very soon, Dean Zhao understood. His gaze was attracted by the stone tablet that he had erected in the hall back then. He looked at the contents on the tablet and felt that the entire world was fading and disappearing. Only that line of ugly words was deeply imprinted in his eyes.
It was imprinted in his heart.
It became the only thing in the world at this moment.
In the clear air rippling like a spring breeze, the figures of the three great scholars appeared. They subconsciously scanned the entire main hall.
When they saw the cracked tablet of the Cheng clan's Secondary Sage, their pupils involuntarily contracted.
Why did the tablet crack for no reason … No, this is a good thing. It means that the seal suppressing Yunlu Academy's destiny has been shaken … As Li Mubai thought to himself, he suddenly realized that there was something wrong with the dean's state.
It was a state of being immersed in one's own world, as if one had lost his soul.
The tablet had actually cracked. In the era when the Secondary Sage didn't appear, there was actually someone who could shake the Cheng clan's tablet … Zhang Shen and Chen Tai looked at each other and saw shock and doubt in each other's eyes.
Soon after, like Li Mubai, they discovered Dean Zhao's abnormality.
"To establish one's heart for the world, to establish one's life for the people, to continue learning for the past sages, to establish peace for all ages …" Zhang Shen muttered.
He was completely shocked by the spirit, strength of character, and ambition contained in these words. He felt goosebumps all over his body and the blood in his chest seemed to be boiling.
"This is what a scholar should really do." Chen Tai's lips trembled. "As an official, he should do it for the people, for the country, for all living beings in the world. He shouldn't do it for a family of one surname or for a few people."
This great scholar who was praised as a great talent for governing a country trembled uncontrollably at this moment. His voice was hoarse as he said, "Enlightenment, enlightenment …"
Li Mubai took a deep breath and calmed his emotions. "Who wrote this?"
The three of them looked at Dean Zhao Shou at the same time. The dean had been in seclusion for more than ten years. In order to overthrow the Cheng clan's Confucianism, he had put in all his effort. If there was anyone in the world who could create a new school of learning, it was none other than him.
But the dean had been with them just now, and the dean's current attitude had already explained everything.
The response to them was silence. After a long time, Zhao Shou said in a low voice, "You guys go out first. If you have anything to say, we can discuss it later."
He continued, "A gentleman keeps his silence."
The three great scholars bowed and left together.
The door of the hall was closed, and the surroundings were quiet. Zhao Shou stood silently in front of the stele. Behind him were hollowed windows and windows, and the mottled sunlight shone in.
After a long time, he straightened his clothes and bowed to the stele. "If I can understand the Way in the morning, I can die without regrets."
…
Princess Royal lifted the hem of her dress and finally rushed to the outside of the secondary saint academy. However, she found that the area within ten feet of the academy was enveloped by an air shield that looked like an upside-down bowl, isolating the inside from the outside.
She was not in a hurry. She stood quietly at the bottom of the stairs outside the academy like a quiet flower in full bloom.
After a while, the three great scholars came out side by side. Their faces were solemn, but it was hard to tell whether they were good or bad.
"Gentlemen, can you tell me?" Princess Royal looked at the academy in the distance.
"Princess, please don't ask." Chen Tai bowed. "We don't have a clue about this matter for the time being."
Princess Royal smiled. Her noble face was as calm as ever.
After bidding farewell to the three great scholars, she walked alone in the direction of the pavilion. Her dress fluttered in the mountain wind, making her look like a fairy from the mountains or a fairy who had descended to the mortal world to play.
Two rows of armored and armed soldiers were still guarding outside the pavilion like silent statues.
This group of twenty-four Guards of Golden Insignia was her escort team. There was also a team of seven night watchmen at the foot of the mountain.
However, the academy was extremely disgusted with Wei Yuan and didn't allow the night watchmen to go up the mountain.
Princess Royal led the escort team down the mountain and found the seven night watchmen waiting at the side of the official road. She said in a clear voice, "Yunlu Academy is filled with clean air. The secondary saint academy has been sealed. Report this matter to Duke Wei and ask him to keep an eye on the academy and investigate this matter."
"Yes!" The night watchmen cupped their fists.
Princess Royal continued, "Investigate a person for me, Changle County yamen's fast hand Xu Qi 'an."
"Yes."
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