Confucian and Taoist scholar

Mr. Chen was explaining a policy article written by Fan Qianfeng, a half-sage from the Yun Kingdom. The students were looking at the content of the text and listening patiently.

Everyone listened with great interest, and unknowingly they were immersed in it and couldn't extricate themselves.

After Mr. Chen finished explaining, everyone still had endless aftertaste and insights.

Du Ning admired Mr. Chen's eloquence in his heart. He not only enlivened the classroom atmosphere, but also brought everyone into the world of the article to understand. He was indeed a highly respected bachelor in Suzhou.

After listening to Mr. Chen's explanation, Du Ning benefited a lot and saw the literary talent of the half-sage, which was the wisdom of his predecessors.

Next, everyone actively discussed and expressed their opinions based on their own insights.

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The day passed quickly, and for the first time, Du Ning felt that the day was so short, as if it was not enough at all.

After school, except for a few people in the scholar class, everyone headed to Mingyue Tower under the leadership of Luo Wenxuan.

Tonight's gathering at Mingyue Building is not only for Du Ning to catch up with others, but also for many students to be interested in making Du Ning a friend.

Of course, there is some selfishness involved.

King Xian has been eliminated, and the next step is for other princes to compete for the position of crown prince. Du Ning is a very potential student. Whether they are scholars who support King Chong or King Xia, they will try their best to make good friends with Du Ning.

Only by establishing this relationship can we further win over each other.

In terms of political ability, King Chong is naturally far superior to King Xia, so scholars who support King Xia also know that the throne is unlikely to fall on King Xia.

However, the King of Xia hates evil as much as he hates enemies, and he values ​​loyalty above all else, so many scholars who practice military skills will respect the King of Xia immensely.

Although the King of Heroes basically has no chance of becoming the crown prince, he still has a good relationship with the kings.

Except for the wise king.

Therefore, Luo Wenxuan and Cao Qingyun have no conflicts so far, whether public or private.

There are so many kings, but there is only one position for the prince.

If you offend someone to death, it is equivalent to cutting off your own escape route.

Luo Wenxuan and Cao Qingyun are real dignitaries, and the other students traveling with them are from local prominent families and have a certain influence in the local literary world.

Although Du Ning is a student from a poor family, he is also a seventh-grade viscount, which does not mean he is an insult to them.

Everyone reserved a private room by the window on the second floor, where they could see the bustling streets.

Not long after, the waiters started serving delicacies.

Luo Wenxuan raised his glass and said with a smile: "Come on, everyone, in order to welcome Mr. Du to come to study in the first class, we have a toast."

"Cheers!"

After everyone clinked glasses, they drank the wine in one gulp.

Next, everyone had a great time discussing knowledge, drinking and eating vegetables.

After three rounds of drinking.

Suddenly, a sound like a bell came from the street outside the window: "Ji Chang'an, a descendant of the Wenzong family, today is my son's birthday. I specially invited my friends to come to Mingyue Tower to hold a birthday banquet. My friends like to be quiet.

I also ask everyone in Mingyue Tower to give the Wenzong family a good deal before leaving, and the Ji family will pay double the money for food and drinks."

Everyone present knew that Ji Changan's excuse that it was because his friends liked peace and quiet was actually to highlight the status of the Wenzong family.

Du Ning couldn't help but change his face slightly.

Wenzong family? Ji Changan?

I remember Ye Jinghong reminded himself to be wary of scholars from the Ji family.

Looking out through the window, you can see a group of scholars coming downstairs. The leader is an eighth-level Confucian and Taoist scholar who is not yet in his early twenties, holding a folding fan and a jade tree facing the wind.

Du Ning recognized the few scholars around him.

It was those students who were in the same class as Du Ning but did not accept Luo Wenxuan's banquet.

No wonder they didn't come to dinner together. It turned out that they were invited by Ji Changan to attend his birthday party.

But the other party actually appeared in Mingyue Tower, which is a bit intriguing.

Could it be a coincidence?

Ji Changan waved his hand, and several servants entered the Mingyue Building in a big way, shouting and driving out the people eating in the Mingyue Building, which aroused strong dissatisfaction among many people.

However, the Wenzong family's status in Suzhou was too high, so many people dared not speak up and had no choice but to leave.

Du Ning glanced at the others and found that no one showed any fear on their faces, and some even showed disapproving sneers.

After a sudden thought, Du Ning said slowly: "Ji Changan should be a student in the liberal arts class, right? Why is he acting so arrogant?"

"The scholars from the Wenzong family have always been domineering." Luo Wenxuan said displeased.

"Since Mr. Ji is hosting the banquet, we might as well make it easier for the Wenzong family. Anyway, we've almost eaten. What do you think?" Du Ning said cautiously.

Everyone looked at Du Ning. Instead of blaming him, they understood him very much.

Because Du Ning is new here and has just come to Suzhou Liberal Arts College for classes today, he naturally does not want to cause trouble.

Luo Wenxuan showed an annoyed look on his face and said slowly: "We are here tonight to welcome Mr. Du and welcome him to join our class of scholars. How can we be spoiled by the Ji family? If this spreads out,

Wouldn’t it make people in the world laugh at my Luo Wenxuan’s hospitality? Tonight, let alone the Wenzong family, even if he is a descendant of the Semi-Saint family, Luo will not give him face."

Cao Qingyun also immediately said: "In normal times, we would naturally be a little more courteous to Ji Changan, but today is different from the past. If we are still afraid of the Wenzong family, wouldn't it seem that we have no courage?"

"We have tolerated it many times on weekdays, and we cannot give in again tonight."

"Master Du is a seventh-grade viscount. In terms of actual status, Ji Changan should give him courtesy."

"Well said!"

Everyone agreed, but no one was afraid.

After testing, Du Ning suddenly realized that the reason why the Ji family was so rampant was not only its status in the literary world, but also its clinging to the great tree of the wise king.

Now that the wise king has lost the qualification to compete for the heir apparent, these people who usually give face to the Ji family naturally have no need to give face to the Ji family anymore.

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Another point is that when Du Ning gets together with them, he really wants to offend the Ji family.

In that case, the Ji family will hate Du Ning even more, and there is absolutely no way they can reconcile with Du Ning, let alone win over Du Ning, the scholar who ruined their success as a dragon.

This is equivalent to indirectly binding Du Ning to King Chong and King Xia.

Du Ning felt helpless and could not disgrace Luo Wenxuan, so he had to sit here honestly.

With a "squeak" sound, the door to the room was pushed open.

The leading servant glanced at everyone present, and when he saw that no one stood up and left, he suddenly became furious.

"How presumptuous! Didn't you guys hear what our young master said? You..."

Before he finished speaking, the servant hurriedly shut up, because he recognized Luo Wenxuan and Cao Qingyun, and his face turned pale with fright, and he hurriedly bowed and saluted.

"It turns out it's Mr. Luo and Mr. Cao. I'm so rude. Today is my Mr. Ji's birthday. Please give the Wenzong family a favor."

The words were nice, but the tone was extremely arrogant. It was not a request, but an attitude of notification.

"You dog slave, how dare you show off your power in front of me after I've blinded you!"

Cao Qingyun suddenly stood up and slammed a plate of food on the table directly into the opponent's face. The plate shattered with a "pop" sound, making the servant dizzy.

Du Ning was frightened and thought to himself that he was worthy of being a scholar who trained as a military expert. As expected, he would fight whenever he asked.

Beating a dog also depends on the owner. If Cao Qingyun hits a servant of the Ji family, it is equivalent to hitting Ji Changan in the face.

The servant came to his senses and became furious. As a servant of the Ji family, he was actually beaten by others. How could that be okay?

"How presumptuous!" the servant shouted.

"Get out!"

Luo Wenxuan waved his hand, and his talent swept out and threw the servant out of the second floor window.

"Ah!"

With a scream, the servant of the Ji family fainted in embarrassment and was carried away by other servants.

Seeing this scene, Ji Changan downstairs suddenly turned pale.

"How outrageous! How dare you throw a servant of our Ji family from the second floor? You simply don't take the Wenzong family seriously!"

"If you dare to disturb Tai Sui's head, you are simply asking for death!"

"You know you are from the Wenzong family, but you still dare to take action, which shows that your status is extraordinary."

"Joke! In Suzhou city, who is more important than the Wenzong family?"

"Sir, what do you think we should do? Do you want me to lead someone to rush forward?"

Some people were gearing up and looking fierce.

A student next to him said to Ji Changan: "Brother Ji, it must be Luo Wenxuan and Cao Qingyun who took action. Others don't have the courage, and Du Ning must be among them."

"Hmph! If it weren't for Du Ning, the Eight Wise Kings would definitely stand out in the election of the crown prince and become the future kings of the Yun Kingdom. Du Ning cut off my Ji family's contribution to the dragon, and I must make him look good today."

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Ji Changan showed a sneer. He came here today just for Du Ning. He also expected that Luo Wenxuan and Cao Qingyun would challenge him. In this case, he would have an excuse to attack.

"May I ask who on the second floor hurt my servant? If I have offended you, please forgive me." Ji Changan said loudly.

Luo Wenxuan on the second floor said to Du Ning and others: "Don't be impatient. I'll come and meet Ji Chang'an for a while."

After finishing speaking, he walked to the window and said to Ji Changan: "Mr. Ji, you have to watch your dog carefully to avoid running around and barking. If it bites someone you shouldn't bite, it won't do you any good.

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The servants of the Ji family were furious and could not bear the humiliation of Luo Wenxuan, but they all recognized Luo Wenxuan, but they dared not speak out in anger.

Luo Wenxuan's father is the general judge of the state government. Offending a powerful son like Luo Wenxuan is tantamount to seeking death.

Ji Changan looked as usual and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Luo. You are also a student of the scholar class of Suzhou Academy of Arts. Can you only bully a small servant? If you spread the word, you are not afraid of being laughed at by others."

Luo Wenxuan retorted: "It's the servants of your Ji family who need discipline, but I have good intentions and teach these slaves a lesson for you, the master."