Bai Shicheng, relying on the relationship between the Bai family and his brother, also entered Chongwenyuan to study, and happened to be with Zhao Chenhan.
Ever since the news of Zhao Lin writing a poem to persuade him in public spread, Bai Shicheng has become a laughing stock in everyone's eyes, even more ridiculous than Zhao Chenhan.
Zhao Chenhan is at least unlucky, but you, Bai Shicheng, are simply asking for trouble.
You, a son of the Bai family, the younger brother of the top scholar, and a successful candidate in the imperial examination, were actually humiliated in public by a student who was not even a scholar. You couldn't even fight back, and had to grit your teeth and thank him. This kind of humiliation is worse than being slapped in the face in public.
It is said that Bai Shicheng got angry after returning home and smashed the study. He even slapped his favorite concubine who came to act coquettishly.
Zhao Chenhan came up with a plan, sighed heavily, and said, "My luck is really bad."
"What's wrong, Brother Zhao?" someone asked curiously.
Zhao Chenhan said, "The results of the college entrance examination are out, and Zhao Lin actually got both the top three and the middle three. Now I have no chance of becoming his disciple. This Zhao Lin is really amazing, worthy of being the one who can write Ode to Willow and make friends."
After saying that, he shook his head, looking very depressed, and walked back to his seat to continue reading.
When everyone heard what Zhao Chenhan said, they turned to look at Bai Shicheng in the crowd.
Although Bai Shicheng's eyes were fixed on the book, his nails had dug deep into it, tearing several pages.
After a long while, Bai Shicheng raised his head and said calmly, "Why are you looking at me?"
"I envy Brother Bai."
Someone said sarcastically, "Thousands of years from now, all of us will have turned to dust, and few will even remember our names. But Brother Bai will be different. With this poem, he will become famous throughout the world, and his name will still be passed down through the ages."
"You?" Bai Shicheng gritted his teeth, but didn't dare to say anything.
Because the other party is a prince and is younger than him.
"What the Seventeenth Prince said is true. It makes me want to go find Zhao Lin and have him scold me too, so that I can be remembered for eternity."
Another student said, "What a shame, I'm not that thick-skinned."
There were sneers all around.
Bai Shicheng said angrily: "Han Renjie, don't go too far."
Han Renjie said disdainfully, "Huh, you've been humiliated by a little boy, and you still have the nerve to come to Chongwenguan to study? We've lost all our face too."
This is also the reason why many people mock Bai Shicheng.
They were all studying at Chongwenguan, and if Bai Shicheng was embarrassed, they would feel embarrassed too.
Just like the school in Zhao Lin’s previous life, there were thousands of students in a school, but if one student did something shameful, the whole school would be embarrassed.
"Hmph! I will definitely get back at you." Bai Shicheng said angrily.
Zhao Chenhan sighed, "Brother Bai, Zhao Lin can write articles and poems, he is indeed better than us. It is not shameful to lose to him."
"Shut up!"
Bai Shicheng scolded: "Who do you think you are? How dare you laugh at me?"
If they can't afford to offend those princes and grandchildren, why would they be afraid of you, a mere son of a marquis who isn't even a prince?
Zhao Chenhan quickly stood up and apologized: "I'm sorry, Brother Bai, I didn't mean that."
"What's the point of getting angry at others? If you have the ability, go and get it back yourself." Han Renjie sneered.
"Hmph, just you wait." Bai Shicheng threw the book down and turned away.
His page quickly picked up the book and followed.
Zhao Chenhan quickly bowed to Han Renjie: "Thank you, cousin."
Han Renjie is the son of the Duke of Yingguo Mansion, which is Han Yuehua's maternal family. Zhao Chenhan and Han Renjie are cousins.
Han Renjie said, "Ignore that loser. He didn't even dare to fight back when bullied by a student. He's nowhere near his brother. But Zhao Lin really deserves to die. He caused you to lose the chance to become his disciple."
Zhao Chenhan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Without him, I wouldn't have this opportunity. I can only say that I'm unlucky."
"That's right." Han Renjie nodded.
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Fu Mansion.
Fu Liqing was restless at home. When Minister Fu returned from court, he hurriedly said, "Dad, Zhao Lin won the first place in the court again. He won the top three prizes in the imperial examination."
"Oh? It's really good."
Fu Chengwang nodded and said.
He had seen dozens of top scorers in the imperial examinations, so naturally he didn't care about a mere scholar.
Fu Liqing asked, "Does Dad still keep his word?"
Fu Chengwang deliberately asked, "What?"
Fu Liqing said anxiously: "You said that if he also won the first place in the court case, you should meet him in person."
Fu Chengwang sat down, and Fu Liqing quickly poured tea and brought it over. Fu Chengwang took a sip and then said slowly, "You care about him very much."
"Of course." Fu Liqing said without hesitation, "He is very talented. As you can see, he is not only able to write books and poems, but also has the ability to govern the country. If he were not an orphan, if he had the support of a marquisate like Zhao Chenhan, he would have become famous all over the world long ago. The Seven Young Masters of the Capital are not even worthy of carrying his shoes."
"Don't talk nonsense." Fu Chengwang's face darkened. "Every one of the seven young masters of the capital is talented and capable. It's obvious to all. How can you make such irresponsible remarks?"
"Yes, yes, I was wrong." Fu Liqing quickly admitted his mistake. "Do you want to see Zhao Lin?"
Fu Chengwang sighed, "I can't see him."
"Why?" Fu Liqing asked anxiously, "Didn't we agree to meet him?"
Fu Chengwang said calmly, "The next year's imperial examination will probably be conducted by my father, who will also be the chief examiner. He is so talented, he will probably take both the provincial and imperial examinations in one go. If I meet him, it would be fine if he fails, but if he does, others will think there is something shameful going on between us, which would be a disaster for him."
"But..." Fu Liqing said anxiously, "That will happen in a year. What's the problem with meeting now?"
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