manynovel Chapter 288 She wanted to keep a low profile, but the system didn't allow it
Chapter 288 She wanted to keep a low profile, but the system didn't allow it
"It's just a literary duel. You're too nervous, brother. Things will work out when the time comes. Just take it one step at a time!"
Jiang Youzhen had already cursed the system in her heart. The mission was to become famous and to defend the arena. Otherwise, would she be crazy enough to provoke everyone?
She wanted to keep a low profile, but the system didn't allow it!
"The magistrate is here!" When the shopkeeper saw Lord Lin, his eyes suddenly lit up strongly.
The county magistrate's personal presence was a great honor. He would write a sign and hang it on the door tomorrow, saying that the county magistrate also liked to drink tea from his own teahouse.
As soon as the students saw Lin Jiuan, they became excited, knowing that the show was about to begin.
"The county magistrate is finally here! Eh? Is that Su Wangsu behind him?"
"Isn't it? I didn't expect that even Su Wang was invited. This shows how much importance this literary competition attaches. But if it were me, I would invite him too! Many people have been criticizing this county case. Can Lord Lin not save his reputation?"
"I think Jiang Youzhen is indeed quite capable. Apart from other things, the two essays she wrote in the county examination showed her talent and courage. It is not surprising that she won the first place in the county examination."
"Don't be a hindsighter! You said a lot about their unknown origins at the beginning, but now that they are planning to use force, you are soft."
"Stop arguing, it's really Su Wang, this literary gathering is going to be exciting!"
"It's not just Su Wang. Look who's behind us?"
"Wow! Aren't those Luye Jushi and Zhao Zan? They actually invited these two here." Everyone was surprised. They didn't expect that the great scholar who came to comment this time was so influential.
"That's right! Jiang Youzhen is the top judge in the county after all, and not everyone is qualified to comment on him."
Everyone was talking about it, and as Lord Lin brought the three great scholars into the private room, the teahouse became even more crowded and lively.
The waiters were walking around, shouting and serving tea and water to everyone. Even the shopkeeper was busy and happy.
When everyone saw Lin Jiuan coming in, they all bowed to him.
"Jiang Youzhen greets Lord Lin!" Jiang Youzhen hurriedly stepped forward and paid her respects. No matter what, Lin Jiuan did help her build momentum.
However, she suspected that the cheating incident might be related to Lin Jiuan. But it was just a suspicion, and she had to find those people who were beaten to find out the truth.
"Okay! No need to be polite!" Lin Jiuan introduced the three great scholars behind him to Jiang Youzhen with a smile. These three people were highly respected and had great reputations both in the county and the provincial capital.
Jiang Youzhen bowed to them one by one. Among them, Zhao Zan had a kind face, a wealthy appearance, and seemed amiable. He also encouraged her a few words.
Su Wang and Luye Jushi were a little more aloof. Su Wang looked indifferent and when Jiang Youzhen saluted, he just nodded in response.
Jiang Youzhen didn't care. Her goal was not the provincial school in the capital, and it was even more impossible for her to stop at the Imperial College in the capital, but the court and the country.
"Are you Jiang Youzhen? I've heard of you recently." Luye hermit Pan Changye took a look at Jiang Youzhen. Just as the rumors said, this young man was indeed a man of outstanding appearance, but he didn't know whether his talent was worthy of the title of first place.
"Sir, it is me!" Jiang Youzhen nodded.
"I heard that you wanted to have a literary duel in the ring, so today I've come to broaden my horizons. It's commendable that you're brave enough to fight a large force with a small one!" Although Pan Changye had a faint smile on his face, Jiang Youzhen still heard the sarcasm in his words.
"Okay! The time is up. I see everyone is getting impatient. Why don't we get started?" Lin Jiuan noticed that the atmosphere was not right and said quickly.
Because he acted on his own this time, the Fourth Prince was very angry. But the Fourth Prince also said that since things have come to this point, he can only bite the bullet and do it.
Jiang Youzhen wanted fame, so he pushed him from behind. It just so happened that there had been some movement in the court recently, so what would happen next depended on Jiang Youzhen's luck.
Although the Fourth Prince was still a little worried, he still asked him to invite all three of them. If they were going to do something big, they had to do it big.
Jiang Youzhen couldn't refuse, but this Luye hermit didn't have much goodwill towards her! First of all, she didn't offend him. Maybe she was too high-profile in recent days and aroused his disgust?
"Please take a seat first. I have prepared desks and four treasures of the study for you. Please move to the waterside pavilion." At this time, the shopkeeper Fu Shunlai came up to lead the way.
This is the outer hall. The shopkeeper has cleared the waterside pavilion opposite the small pond, which is just not far away. These people move to the waterside pavilion, which can separate them from the crowd and allow those who are watching to enjoy the fun.
After drawing aside the curtain, Jiang Youzhen discovered that there were several desks inside. This shopkeeper was really good at doing business.
They all took their seats, with Lord Lin naturally sitting at the top, and the three great scholars sitting in two rows on the left and right.
Originally, Master Jiang was not qualified to sit down, but because of Jiang Youzhen, Lord Lin specially asked him to sit at the end on the right, which made Master Jiang flattered for a while.
"Today's rules are that the three great scholars will each come up with a question, and the students who need to compete will step forward to challenge. The duration of each competition will be determined according to the content, and the writing will stop when the gong is struck. Afterwards, the three great scholars will discuss and determine the winner. Do you have any opinions?"
"No! Let's follow your advice, sir!" The students were eager to try and responded one after another.
"Well! Why not ask Mr. Zhao to set the questions?" The magistrate first pointed to Zhao Zan, who was an instructor at the provincial school who had resigned and was particularly good at the Four Books.
Jiang Youzhen’s Four Books are very brilliant, and this first scene must have a good start, otherwise Jiang Youzhen doesn’t know how he will feel, but his mood will be bad, very bad!
"Yes! Then let's give a question about the Four Books!" Zhao Zan thought about it and wrote down his own question on the paper.
Jiang Youzhen had already started grinding the ink. Her movements were neither hurried nor slow and she looked very calm.
"No one who conquers others with kindness can conquer others; only by nurturing others with kindness can one conquer the world. No one in the world can obey the king without his heart and soul."
Zhao Zan thought about it and quickly wrote a question. This question had never been tested before, and he was looking forward to Jiang Youzhen's article.
Because he had read Jiang Youzhen's two essays on the Four Books, he was astounded at first sight.
If it was really written by Jiang Youzhen, he felt that it was natural for this young man to win the first place. He originally thought that he had been taught by a famous teacher, but when he saw Master Jiang just now, he couldn't help but be extremely surprised.
He had heard of Master Jiang before, but he was just a gifted student with mediocre talent. Jiang Youzhen, on the other hand, had to rely on his own natural talent.
No matter how jealous and envious others are, he still thinks Jiang Youzhen has real talent and knowledge.
He is optimistic about Jiang Youzhen, and this time the Four Books topic was designed with Jiang Youzhen in mind.
"Who wants to fight?" Lin Jiuan looked at the crowd not far away. Many of them looked familiar. They were the candidates for this exam.
For a moment, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. The person who had just been shouting that he was not convinced did not stand up at this moment.
Lin Jiuan frowned, "Who will challenge?"
"Student Zhou Lin, I have the audacity to come and meet Chief Jiang!"
At this time, a young man walked out of the crowd. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and was suave and elegant, with a smile on his face.