an Jinjiang.He bowed and said, "Lord Duan, you also know what the Imperial Prison is. The current emperor has decreed that the Ministry of Punishment punishes criminals for the people, and the Imperia...Chapter 124: Showing Divine Power in Public

Seeing Hou Yushu's posture, Su Jinping couldn't bear to look directly.

"Young Master Hou, please don't inquire further, he speaks the truth."

Su Jinpa sighed.

She and Hou Yushu were just acquaintances, knowing each other only because she found him to be somewhat talented. That was the extent of it.

But Su Jinping was also unwilling for Hou Yushou to really anger Li Chen, this would cost him his head.

Hou Yushu saw Su Jinpa admit everything, and couldn't help but feel incredibly sad.

The moment he first laid eyes on Su Jinping, he was instantly and deeply smitten.

Even at midnight, he swore to the moon several times that he would marry Su Jinping in this lifetime.

He was not afraid of Su Jinpa's noble background and the vast gap between them. What he feared most was that he wouldn't have a single chance.

I refuse to accept this!

Hou Yush wrote, his face full of sorrow and indignation, to Li Chen: "Before the latter half of the year, I once wrote a seven-character poem titled 'Remembering Brothers in Shandong on the Ninth Day of the Ninth Month.' One line reads, 'I know my brothers are ascending high places, each inserting a chrysanthemum stalk, yet one is missing.' This earned praise from the great master Jing of the current dynasty for its brilliant literary talent. I wonder if you have any other masterpieces circulating"

Hou Yushu's relentlessness had begun to wear on Li Chen's patience.

Su Jinpa saw Li Chen's thoughts and was afraid that the next sentence from Li Chen would be to have someone drag this troublesome fellow away and chop him up, so she immediately said: "Young Master Hou, do you know about the poetry meeting at Tengwang Pavilion half a month ago"

After being stunned for a moment, Hou Yushu immediately replied: "I know. At the poetry gathering, someone wrote the famous piece 'Preface to the Tengwang Pavilion'. When this preface reached Mr. Jing's desk, I was just asking Mr. Jing for advice. Upon seeing it, the teacher laughed out loud and drank a pot of hot wine. Then he sighed deeply about the Qin Dynasty poetry scene, saying that a sage had emerged. It's a pity that I couldn't attend the gathering and witness this earth-shattering poem with my own eyes. It is truly a lifelong regret."

Su Jinpa sighed and said, "The sage that Jingzhi referred to is the person right before your eyes."

Hou Yushu was struck dumb.

She stared at Li Chen with wide eyes, disbelief clouding her features. Her breath quickened, and her mind reeled.

As someone who isn't a scholar, I can't truly grasp the monumental impact that "Preface to the Tengwang Pavilion" had on the literary world when it was first published.

A while ago, its influence was limited to the capital city, but now, with population flow, it has spread across the country.

Even today, literary giants and respected figures like Mr. Jing praise it as a masterpiece by a sage. Just this one sentence could propel the author to instant fame, yet few know the true author behind it.

Right now, when Hou Yushu learned the truth, he felt a rush of blood to his head, making him dizzy.

In Hou Yushu's daze, Li Chen had already scooped up Su Jinpa and, amidst her gasp of surprise, mounted her onto the horse.

Leaping onto another steed, Li Chen addressed Hou Yushu, who was still in a state of utter shock, "Remember my words today. If you ever have the ability to take the imperial examinations, then you'll be qualified to know who I am."

After finishing his words, Li Chen rode away on his horse.

Su Jinpa didn't look at Hou Yushu and followed along.

The streets outside the General's Mansion were still bustling with activity, pedestrians rushing to and fro. However, Hou Yushu saw no trace of his beloved woman. He was lost in thought, as if his soul had been ripped away.

Clenching his fists, Hou Yushu gritted his teeth and said, “I will definitely work hard to take the palace examination. I don’t believe I can’t beat you!”

Li Chen, who had reached the end of the street, smirked and said to Su Jinpa beside him: "You really made me look cool."

"What does 'pretending to be cool' mean" Su Jinpa tilted her head, asking curiously.

Although she was hearing this term for the first time, Su Jinpa felt a bit embarrassed to say it, as if it weren't a good word.

Li Chen let out a hearty laugh and said, "Showing off in front of others."r oratory skills today are no less impressive than Zhuge Liang's.""To put it bluntly, your persistence in advising me to step down is just that: advice. If you truly believe these issues can be resolv...