Chapter 209: Do you have to take sides when you become an official?

"Sit down."

"Have a good time, and have some tea."

When Xu Qingxing held the steaming teacup steadily in his palm, the delicate and elegant fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose.

Despite this, he still couldn't get rid of the unreal feeling that he was in a cloud of mist and in another world.

My father was only responsible for serving tea and water in front of His Royal Highness Prince Duan, but he actually drank the tea served by Prince Duan's entourage first.

Xu Qingxing is not very smart, but he can understand the situation clearly.

He did this thanks to Lu Mingchao.

A drop of water should be repaid with a spring.

We should be more devoted to the kindness we receive!

Carved white jade and woven red gauze.

Lu Mingchao turned the bowl over, took a sip, and his eyes lit up.

It's really good tea.

Xie Yan did not miss the fleeting light in Lu Mingchao's pupils. He lowered his head and sniffed, wondering where to go to prepare some tea for Mingchao.

"Mr. Lu, how about this tea?" Prince Duan asked with a smile.

Lu Mingchao's long eyelashes trembled and drooped, covering the flashing emotions in his eyes, and he said without leaking a single word, "Your Highness Prince Duan's tea must be excellent."

Prince Duan's smile froze slightly, but his face showed no sign of "Why does Mr. Lu have to be so cautious and tight-lipped?"

Lu Mingchao blinked and said nothing.

Prince Duan did not pay attention to Lu Mingchao's silence. He turned to look at Xie Yan and continued, "Master Xie, do you know the topic of today's debate?"

"I haven't had time to see it yet."

Xie Yan's expression was indifferent but not disrespectful; he was humble and proper but not timid or mean.

When Prince Duan saw this, he could only think of the word calm.

Prince Duan couldn't figure out where Xie Yan's calmness came from.

During these days, he asked his confidants to carefully investigate Xie Yan's life.

His ancestors were hunters. In the year of the great disaster, to escape the famine, they migrated here with the refugees and settled in Changxi Village, Changhe County, where they resumed their old business to make a living.

Everything has a traceable history, and although he is poor, he is innocent.

Thanks……

My last name is Xie.

The scrutiny in Prince Duan's eyes disappeared instantly, and they became clear and gentle.

At this moment, another drum sound was heard from the lobby downstairs.

Large scrolls with the debate topic inscribed on them hung down on both sides of the stage.

Iron painting and silver hooks, dragons and snakes flying.

"Do we have to take sides when dealing with people?"

Lu Mingchao looked up in astonishment, shocked and speechless.

Is Shouzhan Pavilion's argument so bold?

His eyes fell on Prince Duan, his brows slightly wrinkled, and after thinking for a moment, he suddenly realized, "Did His Royal Highness Prince Duan come up with this topic?"

Although it was a question, the tone was very affirmative.

Prince Duan shook his head slightly, "Yes and no."

"The debate topic I raised is: Do you have to take sides when you become an official?"

"Shou Zhan Ge lacked courage and privately changed the topic of my defense, but it was still acceptable."

"According to Mr. Lu, is it better to stand on the same side or not?"

Lu Mingchao lowered his head and curled his lips imperceptibly.

What about her?

"If I had a choice, I would let him be strong, like the breeze blowing over the hills. Let him be arrogant, like the bright moon shining over the river."

Prince Duan said meaningfully, "Wanting doesn't mean you can."

"Tsk." Prince Duan shook the folding fan in his hand. "It seems that your brother's luck is not very good."

Lu Mingchao frowned, stood up and leaned on the railing to look at Lu Yao on the stage, who had a cold and aloof look and a picturesque face.

During the drawing of lots, Lu Yao drew the square.

People must take sides.

Logically speaking, nothing is absolute; nothing is certain.

Seeing that Lu Yao was not in a hurry and still looked like a banished immortal, Lu Mingchao smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.

Bad luck?

Not necessarily.

Debate is based on critical thinking, knowledge, and eloquence.

Shu Yuan and Xie Yan both praised Lu Yao's talent and called him a rare genius in the world.

"Mr. Lu, tell me, can your brother's argument convince you to change your mind?" Prince Duan glanced to the side, his tone half serious and half joking.

Lu Mingchao said calmly, "Whether or not we can convince the women is not important."

"What's important is that Chu Hanyu, who was able to refute it, was willing to admit defeat, and that the students watching from the Zhan Pavilion were satisfied and convinced."

"Is that so, Your Highness?"

Prince Duan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "It seems that you are very confident in your brother."

Lu Mingchao shook his head, "It has nothing to do with self-confidence, it has only to do with intimacy."

"I don't support my second brother, who is related to me by blood. Am I going to start waving the flag and shouting for Chu Hanyu, whom I don't even know?"

On the stage, the debate is in full swing.

Chu Hanyu's views naturally have the advantage of being self-evident.

However, Lu Yao did not lose out.

"Taking sides for one's stance and preferences is taking sides, and taking sides for fairness and justice is also taking sides."

Chu Hanyu threw his hands to the ground and said, "That's wrong. Just stick to your own opinion and stand your ground. There's no need to take sides."

Lu Yao curled his lips, his voice clear and sharp, "Mr. Mingyue, the right to not take sides can only be obtained by taking sides."

"People always have to stand in line."

“If you give up standing in line, you lose the opportunity to make a choice.”

Chu Hanyu: “Taking sides is not the best way to obtain resources.”

Every word of Lu Yao's words floated into Lu Mingchao's ears.

Lu Mingchao seemed to be thinking about something, while Prince Duan was very interested.

"I like the saying that the right to not take sides can only be obtained by taking sides."

"And Lu Dongjia's ideal of letting the breeze blow across the mountains can only take root and flourish after standing in the team."

"Does Mr. Lu agree with what I said?"

Lu Mingchao: So noisy!

"Mr. Lu, there is no one in the world who doesn't take sides."

Lu Mingchao retorted, "May I ask if His Royal Highness Prince Duan has chosen a side?"

Lu Mingchao's offense frightened Xu Qingxing so much that his heart was pounding.

Sister Lu, you really don’t have to be so aggressive.

Xu Qingxing was feeling uneasy. He caught a glimpse of Xie Yan from the corner of his eye and was stunned.

Xie Yan's brows were relaxed, and he didn't seem worried at all?

Will the brave die of hunger and the timid die of hunger?

Xu Qingxing thought of his father and Lu Yao's warnings, and silently swallowed the words that were about to smooth things over.

Prince Duan said frankly, "I have stood up."

"Between you and Sun Zhiye, I will side with you."

Lu Mingchao pretended to be surprised, "Isn't it to uphold justice for the people?"

The debate on the stage continues.

Time passes slowly, little by little.

Lu Yao ended the debate on the stage with the words "Giving up power is also a kind of declaration, and not taking sides is also a kind of taking sides."

Lu Yao won.

The win is beyond doubt.

"Giving up rights is also a declaration, and not taking sides is also a form of taking sides."

"Lu Dongjia is like a pure minister in the court."

"Everyone says that a loyal minister does not take sides or pursue personal interests, but he is loyal and self-disciplined. However, the moment you choose to be a loyal minister, you have already clearly taken sides."

"In this world, no one can choose not to stand in line!"

Prince Duan's voice echoed behind Lu Mingchao.

Lu Mingchao's heart skipped a beat. She turned around and said in a soft voice with a hint of apology, "I am a humble woman who does not understand state affairs. Your Highness' kindness has been in vain."

"The logical necessity of taking sides in this debate has already been made clear in the debate between my brother and Master Mingyue. They are almost equally divided and each has its own reasons."

"My knowledge is not even a fraction of what my brother and Master Mingyue have."

"In my humble opinion, I would like to find another way. I would rather weigh the current situation and consider whether it is more beneficial to take sides or not."

I am sincerely making friends with you】