Vol 2 Chapter 134 (2/2)
It see to say; this little Sir Fan Xian really drank too much
”Fan Xian!” Seeing how sloppy the brat beca a deputy was the decision made by the Eastern Palace It was the only reason why he was allowed to be here Fan Xian e himself today wouldn’t translate well for the prince
Having detected the abnormal silence around him, Fan Xian stupidly stood still and looked around with confused eyes But his handsome face still carried a trace of wildness
”Who’s calling my name?”
The Qing officials around were all well-acquainted with both the Fan and Lin households Hearing what Fan Xian just said, they wanted to stuff his ht back to Fan manor
To the surprise of everyone, His Majesty, hearing a reply which only should be heard in a restaurant, wasn’t angry On the contrary, he laughed and said, ”It was I”
Hearing the eh to ardless of a real or a fake drunk Fan Xian quickly bowed and apologized, ”I… I deserve ten thousand deaths, I… drank too much”
He let go of Chang Ninghou who had been holding onto his arround Seeing hisofficials were all quite satisfied and smiled The only two people frohou back to his seat, while the palace girls caive him a tonic to clear intoxication
His Majesty scolded, ”I know you drank tooin front of the emperor”
With difficulty, Fan Xian forced hi position He explained, ”Not to excuse uests had coood time, I won’t fulfill my duty as the deputy”
”Look at that,” His Majesty turned to speak to the e not to excuse himself It wouldn’t be impossible for him to say I made him drink”
The empress knew the emperor held a soft spot for Princess Chen, but she didn’t know if His Majesty would do the same for Fan Xian out of association So she ainst Fan Xian
”Fan Xian” This was the third time the emperor had called out that na so in His Majesty’s tone Seemed like the Fan household had some special connections with the royal family
His Majesty said blandly, ”Your household has some special connections with eneration, not a civil servant When I speak, you should keep your sharp mouth shut! Did you think I didn’t knoas said at the tavern? Young one, do you really think you could look down on everyone just because your mouth is sharp?”
It was a lecture on the surface, but there were some hidden compliments The officials present weren’t stupid and understood
And as expected, His Majesty said lightly, ”Taking advantage of this clear night near the end of suether, Fan Xian, with your reputation in poetry, compose a poem to atone for your misbehavior”
The officials all knew His Majesty was trying to save Fan household’s dignity and also take the chance to shohat kind of person this eighth-ranked functionary was However, they feared that Fan Xian would let this chance go to waste due to his drunkenness
Fan Xian was in fact a little out of it, but he heard His Majesty’s words clearly He saluted and said, ”Your Majesty, I can only coraceMohan”
As soon as he said that, all eyes were on the oldFan Xian show off; it was also in order to prove to Northern Qi and Dongyi that Qing also has the talent to rival Zhuang Mohan!
Fan Xian’s reputation as a poet had echoed throughout the capital for months It was only due to his reluctance to co up Zhuang Mohan, the various officials believed he and His Majesty had plotted this fro to deal a blow to Northern Qi
Actually though, Fan Xian was only guessing; his experience in his previous life was not enough to see through the emperor’s intentions However, based on the literature practices of Qing, Fan Xian believed His Majesty would not settle for being treated as a barbarian by Northern Qi
Since this Zhuang Mohan arrived in the capital, he had been staying in the palace Despite the e him, His Majesty was bound to feel unpleasant For so, so a copier like Fan Xian had been pushed onto the stage
Fan Xian knew he didn’t guess wrong, for with his sharp eyesight, he was able to see His Majesty’s gaze, which was deep and full of admiration
At the sa hinity
”Then you coe it If it’s not good, then you shall drink as punishment” The e and helped out Fan Xian
Now that things had developed to this point, what else could Fan Xian do? He walked back to his seat, disregarding his drunkenness, and drank another cup Tasting the sour wine, he frowned hard
The Qing officials kneas perfor to fifteen, Fan Xian’s eyes flashed With a bright s A lifeti Life is like the dew before the rising sun Bygone days did not bring me much fun You are the talented ones in your pri to bow, quietly chanting my poem up ‘til now
My distinguished guests will come for dinner
I will entertain theht moon shi+nes all around But how and when can I take it down? How joyful we are to chat and eat during our reunion? I arateful to you for your help on several occasions The pies fly southbound They circle around the saht? No mountain is too steep and tall No sea is too deep forall talents Then people will come to my corner with enthusiasm”
Every ti someone up As soon as the poem came out, all was quiet
The poeed to Cao Cao Fan Xian did so it out Coincidentally, the story of Master Zhou also existed in this world, and winning over people’s support happened to be in accordance to the emperor’s wishes It’s just that Master Zhou actually became an emperor himself
A long silence later, in the great palace hall, people cheered, ”Fantastic poem!”
The e Mohan and asked quietly, ”What does Mister Zhuang think of this poem?”
Zhuang Mohan’s expression was indifferent In his life, he had experienced such scenario countless tied countless poems, which was how he came to be respected by all across the land Even many of His Majesty’s own subjects read his works Most iht, and of course, his knowledge
”It was a good poeood poee, but its content is its strength For poets, the intention comes first, while content is of the most importance Fan Xian was able to achieve both Never had I thought that Southern Qing could produce such talent”
Fan Xian s special about this old scholar, but he didn’t like how Zhuang Mohan had acted He ering steps
So the poem Under normal circumstances, it should have ended here But today’s ate Someone said coldly:
”It was ireat scholar known throughout the world, you were unable to see Sir Fan’s abilities There arethe best of the best Not to mention he was able to compose within fifteen counts I really don’t know, in Northern Qi, who can accomplish the same?”
That was very inappropriate as well as disrespectful, especially at a national feast The eress so far His Majesty frowned, not realizing where such insolence ca’s behalf, not co a crime
Fan Xian stopped in his tracks and saluted Zhuang Mohan for real this ti eunuch He looked at Fan Xian cal Fan’s name has already spread to the Qi capital I have often read his ‘I have come five thousand kilometers to visit the sad autumn’”
Suddenly, Fan Xian noticed a hint of sadness in the old scholar’s gaze, as well as a determination which seereatly shaken as he felt a danger he hadn’t detected until noly approach Despite the alcohol, he sharply turned and found that face which started it all
Guo Baokun
Guo Baokun, who suffered a punch from Fan Xian Guo Baokun, the one as close to the prince Guo Baokun of the palace also received the right to come to the feast But it was obvious that the prince had no idea he would say all that Both the prince and Fan Xian squinted at Guo Baokun’s so what he was up to
Fan Xian felt danger, but he kept s
Again, Zhuang Mohan coughed twice After saluting the ereat Qi, but his heart belongs to the literature of the world I wish not to dae the friendshi+p between the two nations, but there are certain things I must say”
His Majesty gradually calo ahead”
As His Majesty spoke, the e but stopped herself
”In a sharp gale fro homeward over the clear lake and white sand, and leaves are dropping down like the spray of a waterfall, while I watch the long river always rolling on I have come five thousand kilometers to visit the sad autuht alone Ill fortune has laid a bitter frost on my temples, heart-ache and weariness are a thick dust in my wine” The entire hall was absolutely silent No one knehat shocking things this great scholar would say next
”The first four verses of that poem was superb”