Seeing that Fang Yun didn't dare to answer, Shi Dehong was even happier. He said to Tong Li, "Tong Li, how's your literary talent?"
Tong Li was obviously extremely happy, but he still pretended to be calm and collected, and said, "My talent is far inferior to Fang Yun's. However, I have a deep understanding of 'etiquette', and my talent in Confucian classics is a foot and six inches."
Fang Yun looked at Tong Li in surprise. He knew that his talent wasn't bad, but his literary talent was barely above the county level. But now, his literary talent was a foot and six inches. This meant that not only did he improve greatly in the past month, but he was also very lucky to perform better than usual.
Shi Dehong immediately laughed and said, "Good, Tong Li! Jingguo is really full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. When I became a scholar, my literary talent was only a foot and four inches! What do you think of your holy words and poems? "
Tong Li said modestly, "My poem wasn't out of the county level, so I didn't show my talent. Now that I think about it, it's at least a B grade. As for my poem, this year's topic is really strange. I'd rather die than get a B grade. I'll probably get a C grade. "
Shi Dehong immediately said, "Tong Li, that's not right! Your poem isn't as good as Fang Yun's, and your poem isn't as good as Fang Yun's. But you're full of literary talent. What if Fang Yun's literary talent isn't as good as yours? Wouldn't Fang Yun's Literary Name become a flower in the mirror, the moon in the water? No, Fang Yun, you have to write your literary talent in front of everyone and compare it with Tong Li's! I believe that your literary talent will be better than his! "
As Shi Dehong spoke, he gave Tong Li a look, telling him not to worry.
Tong Li understood. Poetry mainly depended on talent, but literary talent was different. Not only did one have to understand the ideas of the sages, but they also had to go through a long period of thinking and refining. More importantly, it required one's life experience. No matter how talented Fang Yun was, it was impossible for him to write a literary talent in three months.
Tong Li was a little regretful now. He had also thought that his sutra would be able to leave the county. If he had known earlier, his sutra would only have so much Qi. He shouldn't have worried about Fang Yun. The title of Maozai would definitely be his. However, when she thought about how she had made a fool of herself and kowtowed to Fang Yun in front of so many people, Tong Li hated Fang Yun even more.
"Brother Fang, although you and I have made a bet, I still admire you very much. Why don't you recite your scripture in front of everyone and let us see it first? What do you think? Anyway, the Prefectural Literature Institute will bring out outstanding scriptures every year for the other students to study. Your scriptures will definitely be among them. "Tong Li said.
"Yeah, Fang Yun, are you afraid?" Shi Dehong asked.
Fang Yun said, "My results will naturally be revealed on the day the results are released. No matter how much I talk about it here, it will all be revealed. It won't increase or decrease my literary talent by half an inch, so there's no point in saying more. Goodbye! "
After Fang Yun finished speaking, he walked out. The passersby immediately made way for him. Shi Dehong wanted to follow Fang Yun, but the path he had made for Fang Yun suddenly closed. Everyone looked at Shi Dehong without fear in their eyes.
Shi Dehong and Tong Li were angry. They didn't expect Fang Yun to be so popular. So many people were not afraid of a High Scholar and a future Elementary Scholar. They could only slowly push their way out.
Fang Yun quickly walked out of the Prefectural Literature Institute Street. He saw his family's carriage parked at the place where it was three days ago.
Not only was Yang Yuhuan there, there was also Zhao Hongzhuang, who was still disguised as a man. High Scholar Qian and the people from the Dragon Boat race were all there. Naturally, High Scholar Pang, who was protecting him, was also there. His uncle, Fang Shouye, was also standing by the side in casual clothes.
Everyone saw Fang Yun walk over. Immediately, with a smile on her face, Nunu rushed over and jumped into Fang Yun's arms. She kept twisting her body to get close to Fang Yun.
Fang Yun stroked it as he walked towards the crowd.
Everyone continued to smile, but Fang Shouye noticed that Fang Yun's expression was different. His smile slowly faded.
"Fang Yun. How did you do? "Someone asked.
High Scholar Qian immediately said, "He is a Double Armor Examiner. This time, he won't have any problems. Right, what's the topic of this year's Confucian classics? "
"Indecent Rites." Fang Yun said.
"Cutting off the question? It's harder than last year. "Someone immediately said.
High Scholar Qian said, "Let's go. We'll talk as we walk. Tell me your way of solving the question. This question is very difficult. After listening to it, I have no idea how to solve it. "
Fang Yun thought about the Confucian classics and sighed, "Let's not talk about the classics today. Tomorrow, the results will be revealed."
The originally happy crowd's expression changed, especially Yang Yuhuan. She looked nervously at Fang Yun.
Fang Shouye asked, "What's wrong? Is it a mistake or an off-topic question? Or did you use the wrong idea? I have a brush and ink in the carriage. Write it down and let us see. "
"It's not convenient to write. Let's wait until tomorrow." Fang Yun shook his head.
The surrounding atmosphere became more solemn. Fang Yun did not even dare to write it down. It was very likely that there was a big problem. It was very likely that he would get a D grade and lose the right to be ranked. If Fang Yun could not even pass the Elementary Scholar exam, he would not even have the right to go to the Book Hill. From now on, he would not be able to do anything. He could only wait for the Palace of Literature to collapse.
"How could it be like this?" There was a faint sorrow in Fang Shouye's eyes. If Fang Yun really did fail in the imperial examinations, then the human race would have lost a talent, and Fang Yun would be like a shooting star. Although he would once shine in the night sky, he would eventually be forgotten.
Zhao Hongzhuang sighed and said, "Fang Yun, you must be too tired and thinking too much. I know your talent. Even if you can't get a B grade, a C grade is not a problem. It is impossible for you to get a D grade. Don't think about anything. Go home and sleep. When the results are released tomorrow, everything will be clear. "
Yang Yuhuan smiled and said, "Little Yun, don't scare yourself. Come, let's go home together. I have prepared a lot of dishes for you. Come and try my cooking. "
"Okay!" Everyone forced a smile.
But Shi Dehong and Tong Li had already squeezed out of the crowd and saw everyone's expression clearly. Thinking back to Fang Yun's words and actions, the two of them looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes.
Shi Dehong immediately shouted, "Fang Yun, don't walk so fast. I still want to treat you to a meal and ask you about the theory of the capital examination."
With his shout, everyone looked over. Fang Yun originally had a Literary Name. Ever since he displayed his brilliance at the Dragon Boat Cultural Gathering and made the people of Jade Sea proud, Fang Yun's name had become a household name.
As the general of Jade Sea Prefecture, Fang Shouye saw that the situation was not good and immediately said, "Fang Yun, get on the carriage and leave immediately!" Then he looked at Shi Dehong.
"Shi Dehong, this is Jingguo, not Gyeongo. You better be careful!" Fang Shouye had nowhere to vent his anger. Now that he saw Shi Dehong looking for trouble, he did not hide his killing intent at all. He had killed thousands of demons with his battle poems. Once his talent was stimulated by his killing intent, together with his literary courage, it immediately formed a powerful mental energy that spread out in all directions.
Hundreds of horses suddenly knelt on the ground with their heads lowered and did not move. The horses in the distance were also frightened and kept walking around. The coachmen could not calm them down.
Shi Dehong retreated half a step in fright while Tong Li hurriedly hid behind Shi Dehong.
Tong Li was the grandson of the assistant minister of the Ministry of War and understood the generals of Jade Sea City very well. Although this Fang Shouye was not as decisive as Li Wenying or as ruthless as Zhang Poyue, he was still a troublesome person who did not fear death.
Tong Li clearly remembered that Fang Shouye had become famous five years ago. That day, Fang Shouye had used his lifespan to activate the Jade Blood Loyal Heart to stop three Demon Commanders, allowing his comrades to escape safely. In the end, Zhang Poyue had rushed over to save him.
A Demon Commander was equivalent to a Grand Scholar. Fang Shouye was also a Grand Scholar, but he was able to stop them alone. He did not rely on strength but a will to perish together with his enemies, scaring the three Demon Commanders so much that they did not dare to risk their lives. Afterwards, Zhang Poyue asked for the Life Extending Fruit, allowing Fang Shouye to recover his lifespan.
Tong Li even suspected that if he said anything wrong, this Fang Shouye would dare to beat him up on the streets.
"Be careful, he is a prefecture general!" Tong Li hurriedly whispered.
Shi Dehong had naturally seen Fang Shouye at the banquet, but Fang Shouye had completely ignored him, so the two of them had not spoken. Shi Dehong immediately bowed to Fang Shouye and said with a serious expression, "So it's the General Fang Shouye who fought one against three without fear. This student has also heard about you in Gyeongo and is filled with admiration. Today, I have the fortune of three lifetimes to meet you."
Fang Shouye sneered and said to Fang Yundao, "You guys get on the carriage and leave first. He won't be able to fool me with his tricks."
Shi Dehong's face alternated between green and white. He had originally wanted to flatter Fang Shouye and dispel his anger. Then, he would think of a way to make Fang Yun write down the scriptures and see what would happen. He never thought that Fang Shouye would be able to see through his intentions.
Fang Yun nodded and got on the carriage with Yang Yuhuan.
Just as Shi Dehong was about to speak, Fang Shouye suddenly opened his mouth and a white light flickered in and out of existence. Shi Dehong closed his mouth, not daring to say a single word.
"You're smart!" Fang Shouye coldly snorted and turned to leave.
Tong Li whispered, "What do we do?"
Shi Dehong laughed and said, "Why are you still worried? Although it's too noisy here and we couldn't hear what they were saying, didn't you see their expressions? At first, they were incomparably happy, but after Fang Yun spoke, their expressions changed. Especially Fang Shouye, whose eyes were filled with grief. Tell me, other than Fang Yun's scripture having a major problem and not being able to enter the top ten, what else could it be? If it wasn't for this, why would he want to kill us? He knows that Fang Yun is finished and instinctively wants to protect Fang Yun! "
"That makes sense!" Tong Li knew Fang Shouye's temper too well, so he was scared to the point of losing his composure. Hearing Shi Dehong's analysis, he suddenly understood and couldn't help but laugh.
"Tomorrow, we'll keep a close eye on Fang Yun! It's impossible that he won't come to see the rankings. Once he's afraid, once he doesn't even dare to look at the rankings, it'll be the same as admitting defeat. The literary palace will gradually crack and finally collapse. "
"Right! Right! Right! " Tong Li excitedly said "right" three times, because once Fang Yun's literary palace collapsed, his literary palace and position would be preserved. However, a trace of worry flashed through his eyes. His grandfather, Assistant Minister Tong, had always been upright. If he knew that Fang Yun's literary palace had collapsed because of him, he would definitely punish him severely. In the most extreme case, he might even destroy his literary palace.
"Let's go, I'll invite you to Jinghai Restaurant! That day, they were so proud of themselves at Jinghai Restaurant. Unfortunately, fate has changed, and now it's our turn! " Shi Dehong was incomparably proud. He had destroyed the future great scholar of Jingguo. Once he returned to Gyeongo, he would definitely receive a grand reception and might even be conferred a noble title.
"The examiners should be marking the papers now, right?" Tong Li asked.
"It should be starting." Shi Dehong smiled and turned to look at the literary academy.
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