Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 78 Literary Meeting
  Zhao Wangshu knew that Zhao Yufang was really ill and saw Zhao Yufang's determination. On her day off, she went to the Wang Family Martial Arts School to find Hong Chang.

Hong Chang was wearing a bunt and fighting with others. Her body was flexible and her shots were fast, accurate and ruthless.

Zhao Wangshu stood aside and watched. After she finished her pose, he called out: "Hong Chang."

"Girl." Hong Chang ran over, "Why are you here?"

"I have something I want you to do." Zhao Wangshu took out a letter and "give it to Mr. Yun."

Among the people she knew, the most suitable person to investigate Wang Fu was Yun Hao.

After handing the letter to Hong Chang, Zhao Wangshu didn't stay in the martial arts school for long. She was still going to the courtyard to send a message to her brother for Mrs. Zhao.

In October in the capital, the weather had begun to get colder. Zhao Wangshu didn't want to go shopping in the wind and rain, so he went straight to Guizhi Lane.

Arriving at the door of the small courtyard, Luzhi was about to knock on the door when the door opened.

"Yue'er." Zhao Yin was about to go out.

"Brother, where are you going? I'm going too." Zhao Wangshu said softly.

"I went to the Confucian Temple to participate in the cultural gathering."

"Take me there. If you don't take me there, you are not allowed to go either." Zhao Wangshu said arrogantly.

As a sister-controller, Zhao Yin could do nothing but agree to her sister's request, "Let's go, Miss Zhao."

Zhao Wangshu bared his teeth at him and shouted to the courtyard: "Dad, grandma, I'm going out with my eldest brother."

When Zhao Li heard this, she hurriedly ran out and shouted, "Chang Ming, take care of your sister."

"I know, grandma." Zhao Yin responded.

The brother and sister walked to the entrance of the alley and met Xiao Bin.

Xiao Bin's eyes lit up when he saw Zhao Wangshu, "Chang Ming, Miss Zhao, are you going to the cultural gathering?"

"Yes, Nanjian too?" Zhao Yin asked with a smile.

"I'm just here to invite you to go with me." Xiao Bin told the truth, but he didn't expect that there would be an unexpected surprise. Zhao Wangshu would accompany him.

The triennial Meng Dong Literary Conference was organized by the government. The presiding officer was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the academician of He Tai Academy. It was regarded as half of the imperial examination.

Only those who passed the Qiu Wei examination participated in the literary meeting, and they could only participate once in their lives.

If he can win this literary competition, the grade he will be awarded at Chunwei High School next year will be half a level higher.

If he is lucky enough to be favored by a noble lady who comes to choose a husband, it will be a small success followed by a big success.

The Wenhui is located in the Confucian Temple, which is the place where Confucius is worshiped. Some dynasties did not allow women to enter the Confucian Temple, but this dynasty did not have such rules. There are even memorial tablets for women among the celebrities enshrined in the west hall of Chongsheng Temple.

Outside the Confucian Temple, there were already crowds of people and bustling people. Seeing Zhao Wangshu looking around curiously, Xiao Bin asked, "Miss Zhao, have you never been to the Confucian Temple before?"

"No."

"This gate of the Confucian Temple is called the Xianshi Gate, also known as the Lingxing Gate." Xiao Bin wanted to explain to Zhao Wangshu across Zhao Yin.

Zhao Wangshu looked at it carefully and saw that the Master's Gate was a three-chambered four-pillar stone archway. The middle one was slightly larger and slightly rusty with gilt copper floating nail door nails, which looked simple and solemn.

"Panchi is just past the Master's Gate. Does Miss Zhao know the origin of the name Panchi?" Xiao Bin asked in order to induce Zhao Wangshu to speak.

"'The princes are not allowed to look at the four directions, so they lack the knowledge of the east and the south, so it is called Pan Palace.' Confucius was once named King Wenxuan, and the Confucian Temple built Panchi as a regulation."

Xiao Bin smiled and praised: "Miss Zhao is indeed knowledgeable and talented."     "Master Xiao is so complimentary." Although Zhao Wangshu had no feelings for Xiao Bin, he couldn't speak with a straight face and smiled politely.

However, her flowery smile not only caught Xiao Bin's eyes and made his heart sway, but also fell into the eyes of two people a little further away.

"Sir, it's Miss Zhao." Wang Zheng was afraid that Yun Hao wouldn't notice, so he reminded her specially.

"Yeah." Yun Hao looked at Zhao Wangshu intently. He didn't look away until Zhao Wangshu entered the Confucian Temple, "Let's go in too."

Zhao Yin and Xiao Bin both had certificates, so they had no problem bringing Zhao Wangshu and the two maids in.

Those who are not eligible to enter can only wait outside.

Between the Xianshi Gate and Dacheng Gate, there is a forest of Jinshi Steles on the east and west sides.

Going further inside is the Chongsheng Hall of the Confucian Temple. In the open space outside the hall, there are tables and chairs. Under the arrangement of the Feng Jijun who maintains order, they sat in the first row.

This is Qiu Wei's first and second place, the cards they deserve.

The girls who came to watch the ceremony sat on both sides, and there were already many girls there.

Among them was Princess Jiahe, but Zhao Wangshu knew Princess Jiahe, but Princess Jiahe didn't know her, so there was no need to say hello. He glanced at the students, but did not see Ling Hao.

"Yue'er, who are you looking for?" Zhao Yin asked.

"I'm not looking for anyone." Zhao Wangshu sat down on the stool, "Brother, come over quickly."

Xiao Bin really wanted to sit next to Zhao Wangshu, but he had to attend a cultural gathering.

When the seats were full, an academician from Taiyuan University stood on the main stage. He was over fifty years old and wore a dark blue gown. "Today at the Meng Dong Literary Conference, all the students gathered together to discuss Taoism and exchange ideas, and join in the prosperous academic era."

The academician did not rush to come up with the title of the article, but explained: A gentleman is a metaphor for righteousness, and a villain is a metaphor for profit.

"This sentence comes from "The Analects of Confucius: Li Ren". Righteousness means appropriateness. Benefit means benefit. A gentleman pays attention to suitability when doing things, and a villain only seeks benefit when doing things. All students should take this as a lesson, cultivate themselves, manage their families, and govern the country. In the world, make a great career."

"Today's topic is: On the Debate between Righteousness and Benefit between Gentlemen and Villains. Give all the students a moment to think, and then you can come on stage to express your opinions." After the academician finished speaking, he walked off the main stage and returned to his seat.

A quarter of an hour later, the first student came up to the stage, saluted the minister and the academician, and then said: "Student Zhang Hua, I would like to use the famous saying in "The University" as a guide, 'Sincerity cultivates one's character, and the family is harmonious and the country is governed.' The villain's debate about justice and benefit, students believe that only by treating others sincerely can one cultivate one's moral integrity."

"Student Zhu Wen would like to use the famous saying in "Zuo Zhuan", 'No man is a sage, how can he be without fault?' as a guide to discuss the debate between the gentleman and the villain. The student believes that the gentleman does not blindly pursue morality, but in While pursuing personal interests, do not forget morality."

Zhao Yin and Xiao Bin also went up to express their opinions. When Ling Hao came to the stage, Princess Jiahe shouted from the audience: "Master Ling, I am here."

Ling Hao ignored her, "Student Ling Hao, I would like to use the famous saying in "The Analects of Confucius" as a guide to discuss the gentleman's debate between justice and benefit. The student believes that a gentleman pursues morality but not food. "Plowing is where discouragement lies; learning is where wealth lies."

"Well said." Princess Jiahe shouted.

Zhao Wangshu smiled, this Princess Jiahe is really obsessed with Ling Hao. The martyr girl is afraid of stalking the man, so I wonder if the lord can withstand it.

The students quoted classics and expressed their own opinions.

After the debate, the academician asked the students to write down what they said and submit it, and the economics doctors from Taipei University selected the winner.

A total of seventy-two students came to the stage, and the lecturers selected ten winners and distributed auspicious cloud jade plaques.

Hang the auspicious cloud sign in the morning and ascend to the Emperor's Hall in the evening.

This is the Confucian Temple's expectations and blessings for students, and it is also a kind of protection. Holding the auspicious cloud jade medal can be exempted from five punishments except for the serious crime of treason.

Zhao Yin, Xiao Bin, and Ling Hao all received a piece.

(End of this chapter)