Because the commotion was so loud, many people heard about it.

Everyone didn't know Mr. Dong Lai, so they just asked with concern: "Where is the little prodigy? Will the little prodigy participate in this literary gathering?"

The scholars just shook their heads.

Although Cui Xian is talented, he is only eight years old. He is too young, so it is better for him not to participate.

In case the common people didn’t understand, the scholars also explained: “Now that the little prodigy has become famous, there will inevitably be some people with bad intentions who want to step on him to become famous.”

"If he were to attend the literary gathering, he would definitely be harassed."

When the people heard this, they showed worried expressions.

But later, news came out from somewhere: the little prodigy would definitely participate in this literary gathering.

The whole city was in uproar.

This literary gathering was completely spread to the market, and its momentum was astonishing.

I heard that there was a scholar named Huang, 17 years old, who was quite famous for his talent. He had spread the word early on that he planned to "ask for advice" from the little prodigy at the literary meeting.

That sounds nice, but isn't this just bullying? They're trying to gain fame by using this little prodigy!

The night before the literary gathering was about to begin.

When Cui Xian returned home from school, he unexpectedly found that an old friend whom he hadn't seen for a while had come to his house.

Ye Huaifeng.

Old Cui, Cui Boshan and Cui Zhongyuan were there to accompany them.

Probably because he has been busy accompanying the imperial envoy and handling the Zhao Zhi case recently, County Magistrate Ye looks very tired and haggard.

But he was obviously much more energetic and had a sense of efficiency that he had not had before.

It seems that he has also grown during this period.

Just because of the previous "disguise exposure" incident, Hanhan Dachuan hasn't been here for a while, and I don't know what happened today.

Seeing Cui Xian coming back, Ye Huaifeng smiled awkwardly.

Cui Xian suppressed his smile and bowed: "Master Ye."

Ye Huaifeng waved his hand quickly: "No, no, just... let's just be as normal as before in private, don't be so distant."

Hearing this, the whole family laughed.

certainly.

Now that the identities have been made clear, it would be inappropriate to call him "Brother Dachuan" or "Brother Xian".

After laughing, Ye Huaifeng explained his purpose seriously: "I heard that you are also going to attend Mr. Dong Lai's literary gathering? I received news that there is a scholar named Huang Lun who is very young and energetic."

"He wants to make things difficult for you at the literary conference so that he can step on you to gain fame. So I came here to remind you that you'd better not go to this literary conference and stay out of the spotlight."

The Cui family members looked a little worried and agreed with Ye Huaifeng's words.

Cui Xian was stunned when he heard this, and then he looked strange: "I have to go to this literary gathering."

Ye Huaifeng was a little anxious: "You are still young, and it is not easy to earn the reputation of a genius. Why do you have to be a stepping stone for others? Let's stay out of the spotlight for now and wait for the future."

Ah, that does make sense.

The problem is... if I don’t go, this literary gathering won’t be able to take place!

Cui Xian was about to explain.

Then, a deep laugh came from outside the Cui family courtyard: "Oh? Someone actually wants to use my nephew as a stepping stone? Has he asked me, his uncle?"

What?

Hearing this, the Cui family was stunned.

After a while, a tall, gray-haired, energetic old man appeared outside the gate.

And behind the old man, there was a group of people following respectfully, including Prefect Song, Co-Prefect Wu, and the two successful candidates from the Pei family!

Including the Imperial Envoy Qi!

Ye Huaifeng stood up suddenly, his heart beating rapidly, and began to guess the identity of the old man.

But it still seems unbelievable.

How could the Governor Li Duan appear quietly in Nanyang and come to the Cui family?

The result is the next moment.

Then a fat old man pushed Li Duan away in dissatisfaction: "Little Li, this is my home court, please stand aside."

Li Duan looked embarrassed, angry but not daring to say anything.

When Prefect Song and his group heard Lord Li being called "Little Li", they blushed.

Then, Mr. Donglai brought three sets of new clothes and smiled at the Cui family members inside, "I am Zhou Yong, and I have a relatively well-known name, called Donglai."

"This is my first visit today, I hope you don't mind."

"Your child Cui Xian is really outstanding. I like him very much. So I want to take him as my last disciple. The literary gathering tomorrow is what I prepared for little Cui Xian."

Hearing this.

Ye Huaifeng's legs went weak and he almost fell.

Cui Boshan and Cui Zhongyuan were even more stunned.

Old Cui has been tortured by her early studies and her brain is not very bright. She kept staring at Prefect Song behind Li Duan.

Because Prefect Song was not wearing an official robe, she was a little unsure.

The main thing is that the prefect bent his waist too low.

It's completely different from the last time we met.

The next moment, Ye Huaifeng's words made Old Cui exclaim.

Then Ye Huaifeng whispered, "Aunt, hurry up and invite these people in. The first person to speak was Lord Li, the governor of Henan, a second-rank official in a red robe."

Old Cui: "Mom!"

After saying that, he leaned against the door, shivering in amazement.

She must be hard of hearing and must have heard it wrong!

Then Ye Huaifeng said, "The one who wants to take your brother Xian as his apprentice is the famous scholar in Daliang, Mr. Donglai. The Lord Li next to him is Mr. Donglai's junior fellow apprentice."

"Mr. Dong Lai's teacher is the current vice-minister cabinet minister."

This time, Mrs. Cui stopped trembling.

He was so excited that his eyes rolled back and he fainted amid everyone's exclamations!