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It was said that after the gathering at Huayun Pavilion, Xu Chun's Chufeng Hall indeed thrived in business. He Zhiqiu and Fan Mukun had truly sent over silver and manuscripts one after another. Zhang Wenzhen, the second place scholar, somehow found out about it. While blaming He Zhiqiu and Fan Mukun for leaving him out, he also sent his manuscript over. Brash with wealth, he directly sent ten thousand taels: "Your Highness need not be polite with me. Use the best paper and ink, and take your time to…- 643.5 K • Completed
- Upon entering Huayun Tower, Xu Chun was immediately teased and coerced into drinking his penalty shots. He could only smile apologetically and drag Shen Mengzhen out as his shield. "I can't, I can't. Mr. Shen gave me these blueprints today, and I haven't finished calculating them yet. It took some persuading, saying that because His Highness the Young Duke's school for the poor opened today, and I had to come and join in the celebration, that's why he let me go. I still have to continue calculating…
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- The school was completed in no time, and an auspicious day was chosen for its opening. Xie Fei presided over the event personally, while Jiang Xian, the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, came to deliver a speech. The top three scholars from the imperial examinations—He Zhiqiu, Zhang Wenzheng, and Fan Mukun—all attended as well. The courtyard was decorated with flowers and firecrackers were set off. The signboard "Weixian Academy," written by He Zhiqiu beforehand, was hung up, while Zhang Wenzheng…
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- Liu Shun was very diligent, and on the second day, Xu Chun received the large box of books. He said with great respect, "Brother Jiu has so many precious books!" He couldn't wait to read Brother Jiu's letter first, and when he saw the sentence, "A friend whom one can entrust with life and death, one or two in a lifetime is enough," he became momentarily lost in thought, thinking, I just need Brother Jiu. For a moment, he didn't know how to reply to Brother Jiu, so he could only open the box of books…
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- At the banquet, everyone took turns speaking, and it was decided that the name of the charity school would be Weixian Academy, chosen from the Thousand Character Classic for its reference to "noble deeds and wise men," which makes it easily understandable for children. They then moved on to discuss the location, agreeing that since the main target students were orphans from the Foundling Home, the site should be conveniently located near the west city, close to the Foundling Home. In the end, Xie Fei…
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- Xu Chun arrived at the Imperial Academy on the second day, only to find everyone buzzing with chatter about something unknown. Prince Su Linyu of Gui De waved him over with a smile. "What took you so long? Did you manage to write your policy essay yesterday?" Xu Chun replied, "I just scribbled some nonsense. What's going on today? It feels like there's something big happening." Su Linyu explained, "Word has it that this year's top scholar, who was originally appointed as a compiler at the Hanlin…
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- The night had fallen, and Xie Yi rode his horse to the Bamboo Branch Workshop to knock on the door. However, Sheng Lao Liu said, "Young Master, it's unfortunate timing. Young Master Xu went to the Idle Cloud Workshop." Xie Yi paused, thinking that perhaps some corrupt officials from the Jingzhao Fu had taken the opportunity to cause trouble. He was worried. After all, when he saw Jiang Xian earlier report that a bookshop called Idle Cloud Workshop had been found to have banned books, he thought it might…
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- Xie Yi had never been particularly interested in sensual pleasures, and he never imagined that the saying "Fear arises from love" could be so true, as seen by the wise who see through everything inside and out. It was difficult even for a sage to remain unaffected by things, untroubled by the heart, and undisturbed by others. His mind was clear and tranquil, yet he still went about having dinner with Xu Chun as usual. He even found time to check on Xu Chun's progress in his studies, to which Xu Chun…
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- The moment Xu Chun entered the Qianqiu Pavilion, he was greeted with jeers. "The host is late! He must drink as punishment!" "Three cups as punishment!" Xu Chun could only smile as he clasped his hands and made a round of bows. "Apologies, apologies. There was an issue with an elder at home that delayed me. I'll drink, I'll drink." As he spoke, someone brought over a large goblet filled to the brim with wine. Upon seeing it, Xu Chun panicked. He stretched out his hand to stop them, laughing as he…
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- After setting up the fishing date, Xu Chun began actively preparing to tidy up the villa. Alcohol was a given; apart from cherry wine, he also prepared several kinds of Tusu wine and calamus wine. He ordered the delivery of whole lambs for roasting, and copper pots for picnic cooking. Then he instructed someone to select strong and large deer for breeding, saying he wanted to make deer blood soup. In addition to food and drink, Xu Chun personally inspected the rooms, repeatedly directing the butlers to…
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