nashuaworldcup Chapter 167 Bet
Chapter 167 Bet
Chapter 167 The Bet
The sudden burst of sounds of clashing swords and galloping horses silenced almost everyone present. Apart from Kong Hexuan, who knew that Ye Ru had reached the second level of calligraphy, everyone else was still in shock.
If the first realm of calligraphy is the entry point, then the second realm is truly stepping into the path of calligraphy.
"On the way to Zhongjie City, we went to a secret realm of ancestors, where we reached the second level of calligraphy."
After Ye Ru finished writing the poem, he distributed it to everyone and then spoke slowly.
"You are truly a genius. If I had your talent and academic ability, I would never have failed the imperial examination."
Fang Zifeng's expression darkened, then he said enviously.
He was disheartened back then, firstly because the court had framed him, and secondly because he lacked talent and lost the opportunity to take the imperial examination by a single subject.
"Sir, there is no need to belittle yourself. As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement. If you lose faith in the imperial examinations, how are you any different from someone without ambition? Confucius said, 'Heaven helps those who assist.' Heaven assists those who are in accordance with its will. Therefore, sir, you should diligently study and strive to achieve the highest honor in next year's palace examination."
Ye Ru handed the poem to Fang Zifeng and said softly.
"I understand now, hard work pays off!"
Fang Zifeng held the Xuan paper in his hand, took a deep breath, as if he had remembered something, and then said:
"Master Ye, I have another request. You graduated from Wenxing Private School and your literary reputation has soared all the way up, even winning the top five in the imperial examination. You are truly a remarkable person. The students of Wenxing Private School all want you to impart some experience to them. I wonder if you could come and give a lecture to the other students?"
"Another lecture?"
Pang Jun's eyes widened, his face flushed, and he looked on with great anticipation.
"What's wrong? Why are you all so excited about Ye Ru's lecture? Has his scholarship surpassed that of a Grand Scholar or a Great Confucian Scholar?"
Kong Hexuan was completely bewildered by everyone's excited expressions.
"You don't know this, but every time Ye Anshou lectures, it triggers extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth. When he lectures in the Four Mirrors and Three Bright Hall, withered trees come back to life, flowers fall from the sky, and even ancient steles reveal inscriptions—such miraculous things happen."
"Back then, at the Imperial Examination Literary Gathering, Ye Ru shared his study methods, which inspired the unique brilliance of the literary star, enlightened the people, and directly increased the national fortune of the Yanhuang Kingdom by 40%. Tell me, what kind of amazing things will happen if Ye Ru speaks again tomorrow? How can we not be excited?"
Fang Zifeng's words made Kong Hexuan's mouth gape slightly, his face filled with shock. Then, looking at Ye Ru, he suddenly remembered something and exclaimed:
"I was chatting with a son of a soldier once, and he said that an ancient stele had appeared on their frontier. The sacred power on the stele had repeatedly saved them from danger. It turns out that the stele was yours!"
"Brother Kong, you must be careful with your words. What if it's not that ancient stele? Wouldn't that make us a laughingstock? I am grateful for the kindness of all the students at Wenxing Private School, and I will definitely go there tomorrow."
Ye Ru cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Fang Zifeng, and then slowly spoke.
"I have a suggestion. Let's guess whether Ye Ru's lecture tomorrow will cause any unusual phenomena in the heavens and earth. Let's just play around with it."
Chen Sijun suddenly spoke up, causing everyone to silently grumble for a moment.
Although they all saw that Ye Ru's two lectures that day had triggered strange phenomena, things don't happen more than three times. The greater their hopes for the former, the greater their disappointment would be.
“The first two times Ye Tongsheng caused strange phenomena, so this time I’ll bet that he won’t have any strange phenomena.”
Kong Hexuan expressed his apologies to Ye Ru.
"Me too."
Hua Mufeng followed Kong Hexuan. He was also somewhat skeptical that Ye Ru could trigger the phenomenon for the third time. After all, such celestial phenomena were extremely rare, and the chances of it happening a third time were incredibly slim.
"You guys are actually making fun of me."
Ye Ru rolled his eyes.
"That's not what I meant. I just wanted to see if I would still try to gain any benefits through lecturing."
Fang Zifeng smiled and glanced at Kong Hexuan and Hua Mufeng.
"I can pressure Ye Ru."
Apart from Kong Hexuan and Hua Mufeng, everyone present bet on Ye Ru.
"It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now. Remember to come again tomorrow."
Fang Zifeng waved his hand and left without asking anyone to see him off.
"Then we won't bother you any longer. Thank you for your hospitality, Chief Ye. Farewell."
After seeing Fang Zifeng leave, Pang Jun and the others also left the Ye residence one after another.
"Brother Ye Ru, I'm going to rest now. I won't disturb your and your wife's happy occasion."
Kong Hexuan raised an eyebrow and returned to his room. Hua Mufeng followed closely behind. Before leaving, Ye Ru clearly saw the latter's mocking gaze.
"These guys are all sleazy."
Ye Ru smiled wryly and ordered the servants to put away the food. He paced back and forth in the courtyard. After a while, he gritted his teeth and slowly walked towards Su Tongyao's boudoir.
Ye Ru's arrival in this feudal Confucian and Taoist continent with the mindset of a modern person was already somewhat unreasonable, and many things there greatly conflicted with his ideas.
For example, a woman of marriageable age would never invite a man into her boudoir, otherwise she would be considered unfaithful and promiscuous.
creak.
"Young Master Ye Ru..."
When Su Tongyao saw Ye Ru push the door open and enter, she wanted to get up from the bed to pour him some water, but he stopped her.
"You lie down and rest. I just came to see you. I passed the entrance exam for Yingtian Academy. I will take you there in a few days. Firstly, I can teach you to read and write, and secondly, I can find a teacher to teach you to play the zither."
Ye Ru held Su Tongyao in his arms and said softly.
"Young Master Ye has agreed to marry me, so I should abide by the Three Cardinal Guides and Five Constant Virtues, otherwise people on the street will gossip about me."
Su Tongyao shook her head and said firmly.
"Don't listen to them. Let them say what they want. You are my future wife and I am your future husband. We should support each other, not have me taking and you giving. That's not fair to you. Besides, if Grandpa Su were still alive, he certainly wouldn't have seen this."
Ye Ru made a shushing gesture, subtly influencing Su Tongyao's thoughts through the power of the book's inspiration.
"Um……"
Looking into Ye Ru's affectionate gaze, Su Tongyao couldn't help but lean tightly against Ye Ru's shoulder.
"From now on, I will protect you and help you succeed in the imperial examination. On the day you pass the exam, I will gather friends from all directions and marry you."
Touching Su Tongyao's soft, boneless waist, a sudden surge of lust rose in his lower abdomen.
Su Tongyao noticed that Ye Ru's face was slightly flushed, and he seemed a little flustered, but a sense of joy welled up in her heart.
The next moment, Ye Ru's impulse overwhelmed his reason, and he rolled over and pressed himself against Su Tongyao. However, just as Ye Ru was about to engage in sexual intercourse, his talisman suddenly vibrated, instantly bringing him to his senses:
"Master Ye, your 'Investiture of the Gods' has been published. I've written a preface for you, and it will be available in major bookstores tomorrow morning. The price is tentatively set at one tael of silver per copy."
When Ye Ru saw Su Tongyao, who had half-undressed and revealed her fair and delicate shoulders, he coughed dryly, his face flushed. Su Tongyao also regained her senses, quickly put her clothes back on, and gave Ye Ru a flirtatious look.
Ye Ru scratched his head awkwardly, somewhat surprised. He usually had strong self-control, so why did he become so weak-willed in front of Su Tongyao...