Chapter 137: Endure Endure
Su Fengzhang's move went smoothly, and the housewarming party was also very lively. Although he had no family with him, Su Arong was an all-rounder, so he only had to go to the ninth floor to make reservations for the food. Anyway, the day was a great occasion for both the host and the guests.
In comparison, his days in the Hanlin Academy were unremarkable. Chi Liangjun seemed to have completely forgotten that there were two other people besides Su Juan who entered the Hanlin Academy in the same year. He only took Su Juan in and out of the Hanlin Academy every day.
With his strong support, Su Kui was able to meet the emperor twice in just one month.
Su Qun was originally handsome and talented. With Chi Liangjun's advice, he understood the emperor's preferences. Now he seemed to be quite favored and directly surpassed Su Fengzhang and Meng Ting who shone brightly at the Qionglin Banquet.
As one rises, the other falls. The No. 1 and No. 2 scholars who were famous in Kyoto a month ago have disappeared, while the No. 2 scholar has become famous instead.
In the Hanlin Academy, anyone with a discerning eye could see Chi Liangjun's discriminatory treatment. After all, this was not the first time that Lord Chi had done this. Apart from the occasional muttering, no one found it surprising.
Sometimes when the lower-level officials of the Hanlin Academy gathered together, they would also mention the matter of these three new Jinshi. Among them, Li Xiaoshan who followed Su Fengzhang and Zhang Dage who followed Su Qu were the focus of everyone's discussion.
That day, someone brought up the topic with a smile, "Zhang Da Ge, did your editor Su go to see the emperor again yesterday? This is the second time this month, right? His Majesty really values Editor Su."
Zhang Da Ge laughed when he heard this, and said with a hint of pride, "Editor Su is extremely knowledgeable, so it's only natural that Your Majesty values him. After all, whether you're a reader or a lecturer, the test is based on genuine talent and knowledge."
Li Xiaoshan was displeased when he heard this and said, "Zhang Da'er, stop making insinuations."
But Zhang Da Ge was not afraid of him. They were clerks running errands in the Hanlin Academy and were not ranked according to their status. Their status depended on who they followed. Now he felt that he was much more prestigious than Li Xiaoshan.
"When did I insinuate anything? I was speaking the truth. After all, what's the point of painting?"
Li Xiaoshan jumped up and cursed, "Bullshit! My Su Xiuzhuan is the number one scholar chosen by the emperor."
"Who said he is not the top scholar anymore? Don't you know that a hero never brags about his past achievements? You always bring this up. Can't you look at the present?" Big Zhang knew exactly where the pain point was.
Li Xiaoshan was so angry that he was shaking all over, but he couldn't refute it. He just stared at him with his neck stiff.
Zhang Da Ge sneered and continued, "Li Xiaoshan, what's the point of trying to please Su Xiuzhuan now? Who knows where he'll be in three years? You can't just follow him."
The implicit meaning of this statement is that Su Fengzhang will definitely not be able to endure it, and will be driven out of the capital like Lord Cao before him, and will seek a position as a minor official in an unknown little place.
"Bullshit, Su Xiuzhuan is a man of both virtue and talent, and he will definitely not remain silent." Li Xiaoshan retorted.
Zhang Da picked his ears disdainfully and said with a smile: "No one said it's not, so if you say it is, then it is."
Seeing that Li Xiaoshan's face was red with anger, and Zhang Da was still stirring up trouble, the man who had just spoken hurriedly tried to mediate: "Alright, what are you two arguing about? The two Lords Su are usually very friendly. Why are you guys so irreconcilable?"
After these words were spoken, Zhang Dage and Li Xiaoshan looked at each other, snorted coldly, and stood up and left.
The person who was left behind was also puzzled and muttered, "Am I wrong? The two Su masters seem to be on good terms. Didn't Su Bianzhuo also invite Su Bianxiu to join him when he moved a few days ago? I heard that during the painting competition in the Scholars' Building, the two of them became friends."
The person next to him patted him on the shoulder and sneered, "You are just too naive."
"What do you mean? Are they not friends?" the man asked curiously.
However, no one answered him. In fact, the Hanlin Academy believed that the good relationship between the two Lord Su was a special case. Although they both had the surname Su, they were not from the same family. In the early days of the provincial examination, one was first and the other second, but in the palace examination, the rankings were reversed. Now that they were in the Hanlin Academy, their treatment was very different.
Under such circumstances, even though the two Lords Su met each other in a friendly manner and seemed to have no grudges against each other on a daily basis, it did not prevent the people below from feeling that they were incompatible.
At this time, someone else asked, "Hey, these two Su masters are close in age, both are outstanding in appearance, and seem to have similar temperaments. Who do you think is more promising these past few months?"
Someone quickly replied, "Of course it's Editor Su. Although he was born second in the imperial examination, he comes from the Su family and now has the support of Lord Chi. I heard that the Crown Prince also has a fondness for him, not to mention that the Emperor now likes him as well."
Others disagree: "The Hanlin Academy admits a number of top-ranking scholars every three years, but how many of them can finally make it? Temporary liking doesn't guarantee eternal love."
"Besides, don't forget that our editor Su is not married yet, but he already has two children."
"What do you mean by this? Are you saying..."
"That's right. If Su Bianzhuan is willing, it won't be difficult for him to find a high-ranking family in the capital to marry into. Then he'll have a backer, and with his painting skills, it won't be difficult for him to make a name for himself."
When this was said, everyone looked as if they had suddenly understood. It was not uncommon to find a son-in-law from the top of the list. Su Fengzhang was the new top scorer this year. As a young talent who had not yet married, it was not surprising that he was valued by a wealthy family.
Thinking of this, some people showed envy: "Indeed, you can get a beautiful woman while also getting close to the powerful. There is no better way than marriage."
"This Su editor is almost twenty, and he's been putting it off until now, maybe that's his plan."
Although it was just a wild guess, it did seem to make some sense, and everyone smiled knowingly.
Someone else mentioned: "Apart from anything else, Editor Su is really approachable and kind in his dealings with others. Editor Su, on the other hand, may be good-tempered to others, but not necessarily to us."
This statement was recognized by everyone present. They laughed softly, but did not dare to discuss the issue in depth.
On the other side, Li Xiaoshan left with anger in his heart, and was still angry when he came to the outside of Su Fengzhang's house.
When he entered the room, he saw that Su Fengzhang was still sorting ancient books. After he entered the Hanlin Academy, he immersed himself in books almost every day. He had few opportunities to go out, let alone show up in front of the emperor like Su Juan.
Sometimes Li Xiaoshan felt anxious for the number one scholar, but Su Fengzhang was extremely calm. There was no trace of anxiety on his face these days, and he looked calm every day.
Hearing the sound, Su Fengzhang looked up at him and asked with a smile, "What's going on?"
Li Xiaoshan didn't want to gossip in front of him. After all, those words were not pleasant to hear and would only make this adult sad. He just said, "It's okay. I was a little anxious when I came in."
Su Fengzhang laughed and didn't ask any more questions. He just said, "Don't worry next time. There's no rush anyway."
Li Xiaoshan nodded, but seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Su Fengzhang put down the book in his hand and asked, "If you have something to say, just say it. Why hesitate? Even if you say something wrong, will I punish you?"
Li Xiaoshan scratched his hair and felt a little embarrassed.
He was stupid and stubborn, and was not well-liked in the Hanlin Academy. He was supposed to be sent out this year, but Su Fengzhang chose him when he was selecting people, and succeeded in keeping him.
I originally thought that this Lord Su was the same as the previous Lord, who was looking for someone who was honest, obedient and easy to bully. But when I got to him, I found that Su Fengzhang had a really good temper. Not to mention bullying, he never even yelled at me.
The more this happened, the more grateful Li Xiaoshan felt. He immediately asked, "Sir, aren't you anxious?"
"What are you in a hurry for?" Su Fengzhang asked with a smile.
Li Xiaoshan couldn't help but say, "Editor Su went to the palace to see the emperor again yesterday. Everyone says that His Majesty thinks highly of him. Even Lord Meng has been making quite a stir these past few days. His poems are circulating throughout the capital."
Su Fengzhang could sit still, but Meng Ting was impatient. The rigid life in the Hanlin Academy was simply torture for him, and he couldn't stand it for a few days.
He was originally a playboy, and now that he has entered the court as an official, he has not changed. Instead, he has become even more unrestrained because of his temporary lack of success. The poems that have been circulating in the capital these days were written by him in Qinlou and Chuguan.
Su Fengzhang didn't know whether the Xu family was behind this, but he already understood that this was Meng Ting's counterattack. Since Chi Liangjun didn't take him out, he would step forward on his own. Anyway, he would not willingly serve as a foil for Su Qun.
Meng Ting was so busy that Su Fengzhang hadn't seen him for a few days. He only remembered that when he met him a few days ago, Meng Ting was quite high-spirited and energetic as he was in Qingzhou. Obviously, such behavior was in line with his character.
Facing Li Xiaoshan's worried eyes, Su Fengzhang chuckled and asked, "Does the matter between Editor Su and Master Meng have anything to do with me?"
Li Xiaoshan hesitated and refused to speak, but he naturally felt that there was a connection.
Su Fengzhang shook his head and said, "Okay, don't worry about other people's affairs. If you have time, help me move the set of books out of the warehouse."
Li Xiaoshan's face suddenly turned bitter after hearing this. He didn't know why this adult liked reading so much. He didn't seem like a nerd in his daily behavior.
Su Fengzhang didn't care about his expression. In fact, he didn't think Su Juan was trusted now. If the emperor really liked him and valued him, he wouldn't have forgotten him for ten days or half a month.
Not to mention that Su Qi always followed Chi Liangjun into the palace every time. It was not known whether he was summoned by the emperor or Chi Liangjun brought him along on purpose, but it was definitely not as smooth as outsiders speculated.
Although Su Fengzhang had only met the emperor twice, he knew that although the emperor seemed unrestrained and imaginative, he was not the type to be controlled by his ministers. Otherwise, the court would have been dominated by those ministers by now.
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