Away from Chongsheng Street, there were very few pedestrians at night, and the streets became quiet.
In the carriage, Fang Yun and Zhao Hongzhuang sat side by side.
"The Sangfroid King has always been ambitious. It's a good thing that you have a conflict with the young duke, but aren't you being too rash?" Zhao Hongzhuang asked.
Fang Yun looked at Zhao Hongzhuang in surprise. He didn't expect Zhao Hongzhuang to hate the Sangfroid King to this extent. According to seniority, she should address the Sangfroid King as Imperial Uncle and the young duke as Elder Brother, but she addressed the Sangfroid King and the young duke as everyone else did. If she didn't hate them to the core, she wouldn't have done so.
"The conflict between the Sangfroid King and the previous Emperor is deeper than the rumors say?" Fang Yun asked.
Zhao Hongzhuang was dressed like a handsome scholar. After hearing Fang Yun's question, the hatred in her eyes was enough to set the entire carriage ablaze. She said, "The Sangfroid King tried to rope in the imperial family in front of my bedridden Imperial Brother. It's not just a conflict! Back then, he even wanted to marry me off to a barbarian king! "
"Bastard!" Fang Yun was furious.
The Nuzhi Barbarian Tribe was located at the border of Wu Guo. They were directly subordinate to the Notre-Dame. They were all naturalized demons and barbarians who worked for the human race to conquer other barbarian tribes. Marrying a princess of a country to them was a disgrace to the country.
"From then on, I hated the Sangfroid King. Unfortunately, Princess Consort Kang is the daughter of the first wife of the Half-saint family. She also has Wu Guo behind her, so we couldn't do anything to the Sangfroid King. Fortunately, the Left Minister and the Sangfroid King don't get along, so we were able to stand firm when Imperial Brother passed away. The Sangfroid King is powerful. You didn't let Guan Zhangyu go that day, so I'm afraid you'll be in trouble. "
Fang Yun smiled and said, "If I let Guan Zhangyu go, would the Sangfroid King not see me as an enemy anymore?"
"That's true. You're loyal to the country, and highly regarded by the Duke of Jian Mei and Minister Wen. The Sangfroid King and Wu Guo will definitely try their best to rope you in. If they fail, they won't go easy on you. You're doing this to show your determination. It must have been hard on you. "
"Some things are better done in a straightforward manner," Fang Yundao said.
"You're different from when we first met." Zhao Hongzhuang looked at Fang Yun, her beautiful eyes bright.
"How is it different?"
"It's more decisive and direct. In the past, you had a lot of misgivings, but now you seem to have a broader vision, "Zhao Hongzhuang said.
"In the past, I was an Elementary Scholar. Now that I'm a High Scholar, everything is different."
"This is different," Zhao Hongzhuang said.
"Perhaps."
Zhao Hongzhuang asked cautiously, "Are you not on good terms with the Lei family?"
"Is it the Long Shang Lei family?"
"Yes."
"No, I don't have any conflicts with the Lei family," Fang Yundao said.
Zhao Hongzhuang said, "The Lei family said that you once harmed one of their Dragonians. Also, the Lei family and the Xun family have a good relationship. There are even more unreliable rumors that you want to compete with the Lei family for the dragon girl."
"This … where did this come from? I don't know how the Lei family obtained great benefits, but they have intermarried with the Dragons for generations. Their family's strength is not inferior to the weaker Half-saint family. How could I have offended them? "
"Think carefully, where did you offend the Dragonians?"
Fang Yun thought for a moment and said, "On Chinese Valentine's Day, we went to the Dragon Luring Pavilion and encountered a few Dragonians who wanted to capture my neighbor. They were killed by the Whale King. This matter is indeed related to me."
"Then it can't be wrong. That Dragonian youth should be related to the Lei family by blood. Sigh, the Whale King of the Dragon Luring Pavilion is always smiling. But he doesn't even blink when he kills. With this matter and the deep hatred between you and the Xun family, the Lei family does indeed have a reason to deal with you. "
"But what's up with that dragon lady?" Fang Yun asked.
Zhao Hongzhuang smiled and said, "This matter is not your fault. The Dragons have always liked human poetry. After your poetry spread to the Dragon Palace, the Dragon Palace was fond of you. Some young Dragons were originally betrothed to the Lei family or a few descendants of the Holy Clans, but because they saw your poetry, they refused to marry. They even said that if they wanted to marry, they would marry a gifted scholar like you. "
"This …" Fang Yun didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't expect this to happen.
"Now you know how much the Lei family's descendants hate you." Zhao Hongzhuang smiled.
Fang Yun was puzzled. "The Lei family has never produced a Half-saint. Before they met the Dragons, they didn't even produce a great scholar. Why would the Dragons think highly of them?"
"I don't know either. Until now, no one knows the exact reason. I only heard that it is related to a mysterious human with the surname Lei. That person seems to be the Dragons' benefactor. The Lei family is very united. There are Lei clans in all Ninety Prefectures, and it is said that they are also related to the Dragons. 'It's better to provoke the Holy Clans than the Lei family.' It's fine if you and the Kang family are like fire and water, but don't make enemies with the Lei family. "
Fang Yundao asked, "How close is the Lei family's relationship with the Dragons?"
Zhao Hongzhuang stared at Fang Yun and slowly said, "During the Battle of Two Worlds Mountain decades ago, only the Dragon Sage of the East Sea was willing to help. The Dragon Sages of the West Sea, South Sea, and North Sea didn't want to come, but the previous Lei family head personally went and finally invited the three of them. "
"This … I didn't expect the world to underestimate the Lei family! Apart from Kong Sheng himself, no one in the human race can invite the three Dragon Sages. "
"Yes. Since then, the Lei family's status in the human race has skyrocketed. In at most ten years, they will be listed as the 'Xusheng Clan.' However, they have already received the privileges of a Half-saint Clan, and can be called the most powerful clan in the world. When the Old Master was alive, the Lei family was very strict and had a good reputation. However, after the Old Master passed away, the Lei family has become arrogant and domineering. Many Lei family disciples even want the Lei family to become a Half-saint Clan. "
"Although the Lei family has contributed a lot, they are still a distance away from being a Half-saint Clan."
"The human heart is never satisfied. There is no other way. You have many friends. When you have time, ask them to help persuade you. The Lei family must not be offended. Kang Wang only had a small conflict with the Lei family, but he was cut off from the Dragon Palace. Your relationship with the Lei family is now ten times worse. You should be careful. "
"Thank you, Hongzhuang. I will remember." As Fang Yun spoke, he recalled the contents of the Ancient Fey's inheritance and the book. However, he did not find any clues. He still did not understand the relationship between the Lei family and the Dragons.
Fang Yun secretly remembered the Lei family. Ten Kang Wangs were not as important as one Lei family!
Zhao Hongzhuang said, "However, since the Dragons value you so much and wrote a Soaring Dragon Poem, the Lei family will not act rashly. However, I'm afraid they will play many tricks."
"Is the Soaring Dragon Poem very important?" Fang Yun felt that it was a pity. He had received the Ancient Fey's inheritance and not the Dragons', so he did not know much about the Dragons.
"I heard that every time there is a Soaring Dragon Poem, the Dragon Saints of the Four Seas will gather. Therefore, we all guessed that it was very important," Zhao Hongzhuang said.
"How is the Left Minister?" Fang Yun asked.
"The Left Minister is still the same. He always looks like a Daoist, but he is full of schemes." Zhao Hongzhuang smiled helplessly. "You should be worried about yourself. You have just arrived in the capital and you already have three enemies: the Kang Wangs, the Lei family, and the Left Minister. I don't know what will happen in the future. Fortunately, you were smart enough to accept the Wei family's invitation. If you did not, you would have offended the Wei family. "
"No worries. I, Fang Yun, only lack friends, not enemies," Fang Yun said.
"That's true. At least the Chen family is very grateful to you. With the Chen family around, those small fries will not dare to make things difficult for you. It has saved you a lot of trouble. "
"It is not easy to live in the capital," Fang Yun sighed.
"By the way, there are students from various countries in the Education Palace. Moreover, the Education Palace is relatively relaxed. You have to be careful."
"I have a certain understanding of the Education Palace. I will take note of this."
Zhao Hongzhuang said helplessly, "You also know that the Education Palace is divided into the outer, inner, and upper dormitories. I have discussed this with the Empress Dowager. We originally wanted you to enter the inner dormitory and enter the upper dormitory after you become a Grand Scholar. However, the Prime Minister said that young people should be trained, so you were sent to the upper dormitory. The Prime Minister is also the substitute teacher of the Education Palace. Jingguo's Institute of Literature is managed by the substitute teacher, so the Empress Dowager and I could not refute him. "
"I know that the upper dormitory is the best, but what else is there to say?" Fang Yun asked.
"In order to encourage students, the Education Palace has divided the dormitories into three classes. There are only ten upper dormitories in the entire Education Palace. Not long ago, a Grand Scholar went to Notre-Dame and left one of the upper dormitories empty. The other students were eager to fight for the upper dormitory position, but the Prime Minister directly ordered you to move in. "
"Sigh, the Prime Minister looks kind, but he is not a kind person. He purposely put me on the spot." Fang Yun sighed.
"If you have the ability, say it in front of him!"
"Cough, cough. Let's continue," Fang Yun said.
"Those High Scholars will probably not have any objections. After all, your achievements in all aspects are in front of everyone. However, those Grand Scholars may not think that you have the qualifications to occupy the upper dormitory. Merits are merits, but after all, you did not go through the proper channels. There will definitely be people who will not be convinced, especially those Grand Scholars from other countries. "Zhao Hongzhuang said.
"You have to pay attention to this point. The Education Palace is not like other places. It is said that 'literary competitions are held every day, and there are literary gatherings every day.' The atmosphere of learning is very strong. I like to study alone, so it may take some time to integrate into this place. "Fang Yun said.
Zhao Hongzhuang thought for a moment and said, "You don't have to force yourself. To you, most literary gatherings and literary competitions are useless. It is better for you to study on your own. Only when the teachers of Hanlin Academy or above give lectures are you worthy of listening. Previously, there were people in the capital who said that your poems, classics, and political theory have already reached the level of Grand Scholar. When 'Shang Zhongyong' was published, your essay also received recognition, so you don't have to pay too much attention to those ordinary literary gatherings. "
"Okay." Fang Yun decided to take a look at the Education Palace first before making a decision.
As Zhao Hongzhuang spoke, she took out a book and handed it to Fang Yun. There were no words on the cover. She said, "I personally copied the relationships between the noble families in the capital. There are also some special people that you should pay attention to. Maybe it will be useful to you."
Fang Yun flipped to the first page. It was Zhao Hongzhuang's handwriting. There was a hint of strength in the beauty, and the tip of the pen was sharp like a knife. It did not look like it was written by a woman at all.
"Thank you, Hongzhuang. This book is very useful to me."
"You are welcome. You have helped the Zhao family a lot. If I was not afraid of gossip, I would have taken you directly to the palace to meet the Empress Dowager and have a candlelight talk. Oh right, I will bring Yuhuan to the palace tomorrow. The Empress Dowager has always wanted to meet her. She wants to know what kind of woman can make you so loyal. "
"You have not seen Sister Yuhuan for a long time. You should meet her today."
"Okay. How is the little fox? "Zhao Hongzhuang smiled.
"She is getting more and more naughty, but she is obedient in front of me. She should be arriving soon. " Fang Yun looked out of the window to confirm his current location. Suddenly, he heard a commotion in front of him, so he stuck his head out of the window to look.
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