Many people subconsciously retreated to avoid getting involved in this dispute.
Those who cherished their reputation would never help Guan Yaoyuan at this time, because that would be the same as helping the notorious Liu Zicheng.
Those who were afraid of trouble also did not help either side, because Fang Yun was Fang Shouye's nephew, and it was said that he had a certain relationship with Scholar Li Wenying.
Fang Yun's words isolated Liu Zicheng and Guan Yaoyuan, completely cutting off any possibility of them using other scholars to attack his Literary Name.
Guan Yaoyuan did not seem angry at all, and sighed, "Fang Yun, you really misunderstood. I am not isolating you, because you were born in a poor family, you hate the rich and the officials, and think that we nobles will harm you. I admit that I shouldn't have mentioned Liu Zicheng, and I apologize to you again. Ai, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but I spent so much money just to spread my Literary Name. If Fang Yun didn't come, I would think of a way to get first place. If Fang Yun came, I would be happier than anyone. If there was a Mingzhou or Zhenguo poem in my poetry competition, then my Literary Name would also be there. "
Fang Yundao, "Brother Guan's methods are good. You can't isolate me, so you want to make me an enemy of the nobles. We poor people never hate the rich, what we hate is the rich being heartless! It is very smart of you to show weakness everywhere, but I want to ask you a question. Is Guan Yaoyuan usually such a smooth and slick person who doesn't talk back when others are scolding him? If things are abnormal, then there must be a demon! "
Everyone suddenly understood.
Guan Yaoyuan's expression changed greatly, and he subconsciously looked at the people around him.
Some people avoided Guan Yaoyuan's gaze, some had cold smiles, and some shook their heads.
Everyone knew that although Guan Yaoyuan was usually courteous, he would never compromise like today. Today, however, he was like this. It was nothing more than retreating in order to advance, pretending to be a pitiful person in contrast to Fang Yun, who was an overbearing villain.
Gao Minghong immediately said in a strange tone, "I was wondering why Young Master Guan was so soft today. He kept apologizing from the beginning until now. That aggrieved look on his face made him look like a little girl. So it turns out that he has other motives. That's right, you and Liu Zicheng can share a concubine, and your relationship is so good, of course you have to avenge him. "
Everyone's curiosity was piqued. Two Elementary Scholars sharing a concubine was not a big scandal, but it would definitely damage the reputation of the Literary Name.
Guan Yaoyuan gritted his teeth and swallowed the curses he was about to blurt out. He knew that if he really cursed, then Fang Yun would definitely take the opportunity to say that he had exposed his true nature.
Guan Yaoyuan said angrily, "Gao Minghong, how can you humiliate me like this? If it weren't for the Ci Association and Literary Name, I would have already competed with you in Poetry Battle! I don't care if Yao Yuan is easy to talk to. Do you think I'm a pushover? Now that I'm calling Liu Zicheng a beast, are you satisfied? "
Someone behind Guan Yaoyuan suddenly sneered, "What bullshit Saint Shuangjia, aren't you just scared? Scared that our Ci Association will surpass yours, scared that your Literary Name won't be protected, so you purposely changed the topic to Liu Zicheng. Otherwise, why would you have such a big reaction from Brother Guan's casual words? Where's your Fang Shuangjia's heart? Where's your Proposal Head's bearing? "
"Yan Yue! Stop talking, Fang Yun isn't that kind of person! "Guan Yaoyuan scolded in a low voice, then revealed a helpless expression.
Pan 'er said, "Stop talking. It's all Pan 'er's fault. Pan' er shouldn't have forced Fang Shuangjia to write a poem because she admired him. Actually, Pan 'er is old and wants to find a good home. Because she loves Fang Shuangjia's Literary Name, she wants to marry him. Whether it's a wife or a concubine, she's willing. But women are thin-skinned, so she told Young Master Guan that if Fang Shuangjia came, he would say that I'm going to give myself to the champion of the Ci Association tonight. If Fang Shuangjia doesn't come, then this matter won't be mentioned. I didn't think that Pan 'er would do such a stupid thing because of her love. "
As Pan 'er spoke, she bowed slightly towards Fang Yun, then said, "Please take pity on me, Young Master Fang. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have forced Young Master to write a poem. I'm willing to punish myself with three cups of wine."
Yan Yue shouted, "How can that be! Fang Yun is clearly afraid of being outdone, so he doesn't dare to write a poem. What does that have to do with you? You love talent and even rejected a High Scholar, but Fang Yun treats you like a pig or dog. Why do you have to make things difficult for yourself! "
"Yan Yue!" Guan Yaoyuan roared.
Ming Yu Restaurant was silent.
Fang Yun sighed softly, his heart rippling.
"What a good Liu Zicheng. I almost believed you. That year, you used this method. If it wasn't for Yu Huan's loyalty, that Fang Yun would have been sold by you and counted the money for you. Now, you're using this kind of trick. If my poem isn't good, you will definitely smear my Literary Name. If my poem is good, Pan 'er will definitely use it to get close to me. If I accept her, I don't know what kind of trouble will come. If I don't accept her, if she commits suicide, it will cause the scholars to be angry and slander me as a heartless lover. This will definitely attack my Literary Name. So, unless I use a method that satisfies both sides, no matter what I do, Liu Zicheng will find an excuse. "
"In this, Liu Zizhi is probably also involved. Smearing my Literary Name is only the beginning. Afterwards, the Left Minister's faction will not only destroy my literary skills, but will also attack the officials who help me and eliminate the dissidents. The Literary Name is a double-edged sword. However, do you think you can defeat me, Fang Yun? "
Fang Yun made a decision in his heart and looked at the mung bean cake on the table.
"It's a pity that the mung bean cake from Wu Li Village is wasted."
After Fang Yun finished speaking, he walked out with He Yutang following closely behind.
Guan Yaoyuan was extremely anxious and immediately gave Yan Yue a look, telling him to keep Fang Yun.
Yan Yue shouted, "Fang Yun, I look down on you! You're an idiot who doesn't even have the guts to write a poem in front of everyone. I'm ashamed to be in the same Grand Source Mansion as you! You don't even know how to write a poem. Your Literary Name is just a facade! "
Fang Yun laughed and walked out of the Bright Jade Building's door. Then, he stopped and stood outside with his back to the crowd.
"Since you want me to write a poem, then I'll write one. Since I said that I only brought my mouth and not my hands to this poetry gathering to give face to the organizer, then I'll recite a poem called Butterflies Love Flowers, titled Spring Scenery. "
Everyone held their breaths and listened attentively, afraid that they would miss Fang Yun's next words.
As Fang Yun spoke, he took a step forward.
"Flowers fade, red and green apricots grow small."
Several elementary scholars couldn't help but nod their heads. This sentence referred to the withering of flowers and green apricots. It was a scene from the end of spring to the beginning of summer, which was extremely fitting for today's summer.
After reciting the first sentence, Fang Yun took another step forward.
"When the swallow flies, the green water flows around the house."
Lai Yong, who wrote the first poem, heaved a sigh of relief. Although this sentence was not bad, it could only be said to be ordinary. It was even worse than his poem.
"The willows on the branches blow fewer and fewer." Fang Yun took another step forward.
Lai Yong couldn't help but smile. This sentence was also very ordinary. It was nothing more than saying that the willows were getting fewer and fewer, and that spring had left.
Fang Yun took another step forward.
"There are plenty of fish in the sea."
More than ten people who were holding their breaths couldn't help but take a deep breath when they heard this.
Lai Yong's smile froze on his face. This sentence was saying that spring had left, but there was no need to worry. Spring would return, and when the time came, lush grass would grow again. This sentence was enough to elevate the meaning of this poem to the highest level.
Just the literal meaning was not enough to make Lai Yong react this way. However, Lai Yong's talent was not ordinary. He immediately thought that Fang Yun's words were meant for Pan 'er, and this gave him a different feeling.
A few of the elementary scholars secretly looked at Pan 'er. However, Pan' er was a packaged 'female elementary scholar', and this was the first time she had heard this. She thought that it was about spring, and could only vaguely feel that there was more to it.
Fang Yun continued to recite, step by step.
"Swings in the wall, paths outside the wall."
"Pedestrians outside the wall, beauties inside the wall laugh."
"Laughter fades away, silence fades."
"Affectionate, but heartlessly annoyed."
As Fang Yun recited this poem, the talent in his body vibrated. His voice and the poem formed a strange resonance, and it constantly spread to the surroundings.
All of the jade and gold objects suddenly vibrated along with Fang Yun's voice. The vibrations did not create any noise, but instead, they resonated with Fang Yun's voice. It was as if they were actively accompanying Fang Yun.
"The sound of gold and jade vibrates!" Someone whispered.
Everyone present was affected by the sound of gold and jade vibrates. Most of them revealed expressions of joy, as if they were immersed in the most beautiful spring scenery.
A few of the elementary scholars even shook their heads and repeated this poem in a low voice, as if they were drunk.
A few of the singers couldn't help but hum along to the tune of 'The Butterfly Loves the Flower', and the more they sang, the happier they became.
Even the illiterate maids were affected by this poem. They stared at Fang Yun's back in a daze. They wanted to keep this great scholar, even if they had to pay him money.
This was the terror of the sound of gold and jade vibrates. It could even shake gold and jade, let alone people's hearts.
The more talented a person was, the less they would be affected.
The few people who were less affected looked at each other. They could all see the shock in each other's eyes. This was because this kind of 'sound of gold and jade vibrates' poem wasn't much. If a battle poem could also form 'sound of gold and jade vibrates', then it would increase the range of the battle poem, instantly killing a large number of enemies. It would be an extremely terrifying poem phenomenon.
This meant that Fang Yun's battle poems in the future had a very small chance of being able to form 'sound of gold and jade vibrates'.
These people quietly distanced themselves from Guan Yaoyuan and the others.
As Fang Yun left, the sound of gold and jade vibrates weakened. A few people looked at Guan Yaoyuan and Pan Er with strange gazes. This was because the latter part of the poem was about a pedestrian who heard a woman playing on a swing behind the wall. However, the woman's laughter quickly disappeared, and the pedestrian felt as if he had been abandoned.
The last sentence was extremely straightforward. Pan Er's face paled.
Others might have thought that this poem was saying that she was overthinking things, but to Guan Yaoyuan and Pan Er, it was Fang Yun laughing at them. No matter what they did, it would be useless. They would only be looking for trouble like the pedestrian in the poem.
Fang Yun walked eight steps, finished reciting this poem, and slowly left.
Fang Yun didn't look back. This was because he believed in the charm of Su Dongpo's famous poem.
"Quickly, write it down!"
A scholar hurriedly picked up his brush and wrote down the entire poem, "The Butterfly Loves the Flower Spring Scene".
The flowers fade, the red and green apricots are small. When the swallow flies, the green water flows around the house. The willows and cotton on the branches are few and far between. There are plenty of other flowers in the world.
The swing inside the wall, the road outside the wall. The pedestrian outside the wall, the beauty inside the wall laughs. The laughter fades away, the sound fades away. The sentimental are infuriated by the heartless.
Many people looked at the complete poem and didn't speak for a long time.
"The talent is amazing. At least it's in Ming Province."
"Perhaps in a few years, this poem will reach Zhen Province."
Everyone nodded.
"That line, there are plenty of other flowers in the world. It's simply a sentence that speaks of spring and spring comes and goes."
When these words were said, many people looked at Pan Er.
Pan Er also had a complete poem in front of her. Looking at it, tears blurred her vision. Her face was filled with regret and self-blame, not the disappointment of being abandoned.
The sound of gold and the sound of jade was the easiest to arouse the emotions in people's hearts. Once one was deeply immersed in it, it could no longer be concealed.
The scholars present had already understood that Pan Er was the one who set up the trap to harm Fang Yun. Unfortunately, because of her lack of talent and her ulterior motives, she was affected by the sound of gold and the sound of jade.
Gao Minghong had always felt guilty towards Fang Yun. He felt that he shouldn't have invited Fang Yun to establish the Xia Wen Club. As a result, he almost caused Fang Yun's Literary Name to be damaged. He hated Pan Er and Guan Yaoyuan very much.
Gao Minghong stood up and was about to chase after Fang Yun when he saw the green bean cake on the table. He stopped in his tracks and thought for a moment. He adapted the Han Dynasty's "Beauty's Song" and recited it on the spot.
"There is a beauty in Jiang Province, unique and independent. The beauty smiles repeatedly, but it's not as good as the green bean cake."
Gao Minghong finished and quickly left.
None of the scholars present laughed, but the maids who were jealous and envious of Pan Er all laughed.
Gao Minghong of the Li Shan Club left and the others immediately followed. The rest of the people of the Humble Wen Club also left.
Pan Er couldn't stop crying.
Guan Yaoyuan had a bad feeling in his heart. Pan Er didn't have the talent to protect herself and fell too deeply. She thought that the person in the poem was herself. She might really fall in love with Fang Yun and tell them.
Guan Yaoyuan was about to persuade her when Pan Er suddenly cried, "Pan Er is sorry Young Master Fang! Pan Er will go to the Clean Lotus Maiden Monastery today to wash away my sins and pray for Young Master Fang every day. "She ran away crying.
Guan Yaoyuan let out a sigh of relief. This meant that Pan Er wouldn't betray them.
Yan Yue said in a low voice, "Yaoyuan, what about Young Master Liu's satirical poem that was sarcastic towards Fang Yun? Just now, Fang Yun was taking the initiative and I didn't have a chance to recite it. Afterwards, his golden voice was too powerful and I could only watch as he left. "
Guan Yaoyuan said hatefully, "If it ends like this, Young Master Liu definitely won't be happy. Moreover, that satirical poem was written by Young Master Liu. We can't just take it out. We'll immediately follow Fang Yun. When he stops or returns home, we'll recite that poem in front of everyone to mock him. Then, we'll spread it around and continue to ruin his Literary Name. "
Yan Yue sighed, "Ai, we really shouldn't have invited him. Now, we've forced him to write a poem about Mingzhou. It'll definitely be able to get onto the 'Holy Road'. If we spread it around a bit, it'll be able to stabilize the country and help him instead. If what happened at this Literary Meeting gets onto the 'Holy Road', then we'll become clowns that will leave our names in history. "
Guan Yaoyuan gritted his teeth and said, "If he can't write such a good poem, he might be able to live a bit longer. This poem won't be able to stabilize the country. Who can suppress him in the future? Will the Liu family dare to let him do as he pleases? He won't be able to live for long! "
Yan Yue suddenly realized.
"Let's go! Follow Fang Yun! "
Guan Yaoyuan shouted loudly, "Fang Yun is a great talent! I'll bring Yan Yue to apologize to him. It's not that he doesn't know how to write poems, he just keeps a low profile and hides his abilities. He's a true scholar with magnanimity! "
After he finished speaking, he brought the people from Ingshe onto the carriage and chased after Fang Yun's carriage.
Even the organizer of the Literary Meeting had left, so the others didn't stay any longer. They sat on the carriage and followed Guan Yaoyuan. They wanted to know if he was really going to apologize or what.
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