Song Chi knew that if he were the loser now, these people would never let him go. They would force him to kneel down and mock him!
Since you can't be fair, why do you advise me to be magnanimous?
Listening to the noises around him, Liu Feng's face looked a little unnatural. He was the supervisor of Nandu Academy and a famous scholar. Of course, he didn't want to be involved in public opinion.
"Being right doesn't depend on your position. How you deal with me in the future is your business, but you can't interfere in this matter today, so as not to get yourself into trouble!"
"You..." Liu Feng was about to say something, but was interrupted by Song Chi.
"I know you want to curry favor with the Han family and want to move from the academy to a career in government, but I advise you not to get too close to the Han family right now to avoid getting into trouble."
Liu Feng subconsciously looked around. He had never felt so embarrassed as he did now. He felt that all his little thoughts had been seen through and were being spoken out in public.
"Song Chi, what do you mean? What do you mean by being close to the Han family will bring trouble?"
Han Yuanzheng, who was hiding behind Liu Feng, could no longer bear to listen.
Song Chi said calmly: "You will know soon."
The matter in Ji County has already fermented. It is useless for Han Yuanzheng to hide in Jiangzhou. He knows too many dirty things, so how could he be let go?
"Stop talking nonsense. There are so many people waiting here. Are you going to accept the invitation, or are you just going to stick around?"
When Song Chi spoke, he looked at Liu Feng.
"You decide."
Liu Feng left a word and went back. Song Chi was right. He could do whatever he wanted to Song Chi in the future, but not now.
There were too many people around him and the public opinion was too strong for him to bear.
"Supervisor Liu..." Han Yuanzheng shouted hurriedly, but Liu Feng didn't even turn his head.
"See for yourself." Duan Yunzhou left with Liu Feng after saying this.
He was unable to enter Wangjiang Tower. He felt uncomfortable being pointed at and talked about by people around him, and he couldn't wait to leave.
Soon Han Yuanzheng was the only one left.
Song Chi didn't say anything, just looked at him coldly. There was a lot of booing around, and someone had already brought the finished signs over, and there were more than one.
Han Yuanzheng was so ashamed and angry that his whole body was shaking. He regretted making a bet with Song Chi. This kid was too evil.
But it’s no use regretting now!
Either he accepts the offer and hangs a sign around his neck at the entrance of the academy for three days, or he shamelessly denies his commitment. However, if he does so, he will have no place to stay in Jiangzhou City and will become the target of ridicule wherever he goes.
Han Yuanzheng gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. Only by being able to endure things that ordinary people cannot endure can one accomplish great things.
"Song Chi, I didn't lose to you, but... to Song Ming. You've already defeated me four times, but I only need to defeat you once!"
After he said that, he picked up the sign on the ground and hung it around his neck.
This is not shameful, this is the beginning of my journey to the top!
Han Yuan was thinking in his heart, but he still lowered his head subconsciously. It was so embarrassing and shameful!
The gathered laughter seemed to be able to shake away the clouds in the sky. No one sympathized with Han Yuanzheng. He brought this humiliation upon himself.
At this moment, suddenly there were sounds of gongs and drums outside, drowning out the shouting. Everyone turned around and saw a long team coming forward, beating gongs and drums.
"Congratulations to Song Chi for winning first place in the literary competition. Jiangzhou Yangming is truly the best in the literary competition!"
"Congratulations to Song Chi for winning first place. May your name as the Sage of Poetry spread throughout the Great Zhou!"
In the interval between the beating of gongs and drums, someone shouted loudly again.
Everyone made way for the gong and drum team to move to the front, and at the same time they were wondering who was making such a big noise.
But then they suddenly realized. They saw a fat man in gorgeous clothes and exuding a wealthy air in front of the team, and they knew who it was... It turned out to be Gu Ronghua, the young master of the Gu family.
Looking back, he saw that the team was huge, with dozens of people, and only he could pull off such a big thing.
I'm here to congratulate Song Chi.
"My eldest brother's victory in the literary competition warrants a three-day celebration. I have already booked three restaurants for a buffet. Anyone attending, regardless of gender, age, or status, who can recite a poem written by my eldest brother, or at the very least, one of his riddles or couplets, will be allowed in."
Gu Ronghua looked very proud with her big belly.
How much does it cost to book three restaurants to hold a three-day banquet?
Everyone was surprised. They didn't expect that Young Master Gu would be so close to Song Chi and even call him "Big Brother".
Han Yuan was standing there in a daze. Gu Ronghua's appearance made him pay less attention, but made him feel even more depressed.
Poems and articles are all circulated among the scholars, but most of the people who go to the banquet are ordinary people. Everyone has to recite a poem written by Song Chi before they can attend the banquet. This will set off a craze for reciting poems and make Song Chi even more famous.
Songchi is no longer the Songchi of Ji County.
Han Yuanzheng clenched his fists.
At this time, Gu Ronghua also walked up to Song Chi and said, "Brother, congratulations."
Song Chi shook his head and said, "Does your sister agree with you making such a big fuss?"
There are risks in getting close to him, especially with a wealthy family like the Gu family. If you get caught with something, they will blackmail you.
"My sister agreed. She even said she would treat you to a meal."
Gu Ronghua asked, "You, the poet saint, wouldn't refuse to show your respect?"
"You are my younger brother, how could I not give you face?" Song Chi made a joke. After they chatted for a few words, Gu Ronghua saw Han Yuanzheng.
"Hey, isn't this Young Master Han? Is he admitting defeat?"
Gu Ronghua deliberately shouted in an exaggerated tone. He looked silly, but he was actually very smart.
"Come, come over here and beat the drums and gongs." He called out, and a group of people gathered around Han Yuanzheng, which made Han Yuanzheng lose face.
"Gu Ronghua, you are a prodigal son. Sooner or later, you will squander all your Gu family assets. How dare you get close to him?"
Han Yuanzheng cursed directly.
The Gu family is the chief minister of Jiangzhou, and the family has some strength, but it is nothing compared to a prominent family of the Great Zhou like the Han family.
So what if I have money?
Of the money the Gu family earns every year, no more than 50% goes into their own hands. It is considered good if they can get 20% to 30%. The rest has to be given to high-ranking officials.
"What's that?" Gu Ronghua said loudly, "It's your turn to talk about whoever I'm close to."
"you......"
Han Yuan was extremely angry and said, "Just wait for me."
He is the young master of the Han family, how could he endure such humiliation? After he passes the provincial examination, he will return to his master's home in the capital and then find his cousin Han Yuanji. If he wants to deal with this little fat guy, it will be just a matter of a word.
"What's wrong with you today? Why are you so arrogant?" Song Chi was also quite surprised. He had known Gu Ronghua for some time.
One great advantage of this rich young man is that he is very self-aware.
He knew that he was stupid and his sister was smart, so he listened to his sister in everything.
He looks simple and foolish, without any bad habits of a rich young master. When he first entered the academy, he was also very humble and knew that he should not cause trouble or offend people easily. But now it is different.
Gu Ronghua chuckled, "My sister said that I can be more arrogant in the future."
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