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Chapter 27 - Going to the Hundred Blossom House
When the new voice came out, the corner of Xiao Letian's mouth leaked out a trace of an evil smile. The reaction of the students outside was somewhat unexpected, but it was still acceptable. Xiao Letian was very confident in his own book. He knew that there were only a few ways the ancients could entertain themselves, and he did not even know what a huge information explosion was.
Other than studying the Book of Virtue, scholars nowadays only had time to kill time with books such as ”The Western Chamber” and ”Golden Bottle Plum”. Apart from the rich people's lives, which were considered rich and colorful, most of the low-level scholars' mental lives were actually quite empty. They came and went with a few books, and the people who read them were tired of them.
Now, Xiao Letian had given them a new choice. Furthermore, he was spreading it using a new pattern, which was a serialization. You want to wait until I've finished before you print it? I'm not that stupid because I want to use this kind of funny and knowledgeable novel, using the form of a serial to hook your hearts. Don't look at how fierce you are cursing at me, when the new chapter comes out, you'll be the ones to snatch the most.
Louis heard the roars from outside and suddenly laughed, ”I am not sure about your prophecy of the President, but I know that your prophecy of becoming the Master of Western Studies is very likely to succeed. I've read your book and it's amazing... But I have a personal request. Can we avoid some of the things that have happened in the history of our founding? ”
Xiao Letian laughed when he heard it. The little disgrace of killing the Indians and enslaving the blacks? Ha ha, this isn't easy to handle. If there aren't any benefits these days, who would care about your face.
Louis looked at Xiao Letian's naughty smile and understood. There was talk about this, but if they wanted to talk about it, they had to rely on their own interests.
”Let's talk about this later. On one hand, I haven't even written about the War of Independence yet. I just want to wait for your domestic intelligence report to come back, but it might not even be able to write about your American affairs. It's not urgent at all …”
These scholars were actually smart enough to bribe the gatekeepers of the Fan family with money. When they found out that Xiao Letian was staying at the Fan Manor and had not gone out at all today, their shouts became even louder.
”Update... Update... Update... We want to see the Mr. Xiao … ”
's butler stood outside the study room and lowered his eyebrows as he said unhappily, ”Sir, it would be better for you to show off. If you do not go out, these scholars might even smash our gatekeeper's door.”
”Knock on the door? I dare them to! Butler, tell them, are they here to fight or to scold me? If he wanted to learn, was there such a forceful method? He claimed that he was a scholar, and that he didn't know how to be polite at all! Where's the invitation? What about the invitation? What's the point of blocking my door? ”You go and tell them when I'll meet them and find out what's wrong with them …” With that, Xiao Letian closed the door and continued to speak with Louis.
The steward slapped his thigh and thought to himself, Mr. Xiao is so awesome. There are seventy to eighty scholars outside, and there are even High Scholars. Aren't you trying to make things difficult for me? It's all Literari Star's people out there, and I, a commoner, am reprimanding them?
But when he thought about it later, what was there to be afraid of? Didn't those scholars call me Mr. Xiao? This was akin to putting themselves at a low place. I'll scold them on behalf of Teacher, would they dare bite me?
The butler took a few deep breaths and then walked out of the room.
The door of Fan family finally opened, and the butler came out with a solemn look on his face. Calm … Calm … Mr. Xiao has words for me to pass on.
”You guys are so full of killing intent, do you want to start a war of words or do you want to take action? How did the Mr. Xiao offend you all and make you all gather so many forces? ”
The moment the steward opened his mouth, everyone present was stunned. Everyone looked around and thought, yes, they were originally here for advice, but now a group of people had blocked their way. At this time, a young noble walked up and cupped his hands, ”My apologies, we were reckless. Please pass on this message to Mr. Xiao, we are not here to cause trouble. We just want to see if Sir will listen to Sir's teachings.”
At this time, another young man by his side spoke up: ”Butler, this is Han Lin, the cultivator Luo Hao, my son. I am the one walking through the streets of Military Intelligence Service, Wen Xiu, I am Wen Shida, and the people behind me are all famous scholars of the capital, I hope to meet you today, please report this to the Mr. Xiao on behalf of the butler.” With that, he took out a small silver horn and stuffed it into the butler's hand.
Fan Manor was, after all, a merchant's home, and the stewards were usually old master's business friends. He had not expected the dignified Shangguan to reward him, scaring him into a thousand fights, not daring to take the silver.
”This lowly one thanks Master Guan for the reward, but Mr. Xiao still has something to say. If you're not here to quarrel, then please take out your card or invitation... Mr. Xiao also said … ”And you're saying …” The old butler's face turned red.
Han Lin Luo Hao smiled and said, ”It's alright, even if Sir scolds us, it's also our fortune. Butler doesn't need to hesitate …”
The old butler quickly lowered his head and said, ”Sir also said that everyone here is a student of the Book of Virtue. This is a gift word that cannot be wasted …” ”You've all been shouting at the door for a long time now. Teacher's face won't pass!” At this point, the old steward went all out and whispered, ”Ladies and gentlemen, why don't you write an invitation? From what I can see, mister wishes to invite you to treat him …”