"Regarding this matter, I, as an old man, can vouch for Liheng. Search: \\(、Complete、Book、God、Station、) to read fine literature for free."

Near noon, as this voice rang out, everyone turned their heads. The old man appearing by the long pavilion was dressed in a gray robe and looked hale and hearty. A small number of people present didn't recognize him, but Yan Lingzhong and Pan Hongda had already stood up, with a hint of doubt: "Master Nian?"

The others also cupped their hands in greeting, some even performing the disciple's salute. The person who appeared here was naturally Yao Zunian, a staff member of the Qin Manor. He already held a high position in the literary world, and to be honest, he was no less esteemed than Qin Siyuan and Kang Xian, but his origins were lower, and he had served as a staff member for Qin Siyuan in his early years. Later, after Qin Siyuan was dismissed from office, he already had a great reputation, and it would have been easy for him to take office himself, but because of Qin Siyuan's affair, he himself was somewhat disheartened and remained in Bianliang as a leisurely recluse.

In these years, because he didn't take office, his reputation among the Confucian scholars in the literary world became even higher. It wasn't until Qin Siyuan took office again that he went to the Right Chancellor's mansion as a staff member, and gradually faded out of such casual literary gatherings. But to be honest, people like Qin Moven and Xue Gongyuan were not necessarily more famous than him. Although the members of the Junwen Society could usually treat him as an equal, they still had to treat him with respect. Even though Yan Lingzhong had the title of Grand Academician, his learning might not necessarily surpass Yao Zunian's.

Seeing him appear at this time, and hearing him say this first sentence, Yan Lingzhong and the others already understood that they had messed up, but they couldn't guess the relationship between Yao Zunian and that Ning Yi for a moment. Yu Shaoyuan had only recently arrived in the capital and was asking the people next to him about the old man's identity. Ji Wanqing glanced at Yu Shaoyuan and already felt a little flustered. People in brothels are most sensitive to the relationships between these people. She had originally heard that someone wanted to make things difficult for Li Shishi, and had asked Yu Shaoyuan to help, with the participation of several imperial family members, so she thought it was a good opportunity. Even just now, she felt annoyed and doubtful, but not flustered. But Yao Zunian's appearance finally made her feel like she had inadvertently kicked an iron plate.

Only Li Shishi, at this time, perhaps pieced together some clues in her mind. After Qin Siyuan retired and lived in Jiangning, Liheng's background might not be this Yao Zunian, but perhaps the powerful and iron-fisted Right Chancellor of the dynasty.

She only had this guess and couldn't be sure. Over there, Yao Zunian had already approached with a warm and friendly air, and greeted Yan Lingzhong and the others. Xue Gongyuan was old, and that shock just now, although it didn't cause him any accidents, now looked a little listless. People with irritable tempers are mostly straightforward in their hearts. He had criticized Ning Yi earlier, sincerely, and that's why. After seeing that poem, he couldn't deceive himself. At this time, he cupped his hands to Yao Zunian, and Yao Zunian patted him on the shoulder, telling him to rest assured.

Yan Lingzhong, being a person of the officialdom, knew how to resolve the awkwardness at this time and asked directly: "Master Nian, what is the background of this young friend? You should tell us about it."

"I came here precisely for this." Yao Zunian sat down, smiled and nodded, not avoiding the people present, "I heard about this earlier, and I knew it was probably a case of a dragon king temple being flooded by the Great Flood. Little friend Liheng is a guest of the Chancellor's mansion. Qin Gong also appreciates his learning very much."

Earlier, they said Ning Yi was a guest of the Prince's mansion, and everyone was excited, thinking they had seized a handle. But at this time, Yao Zunian said he was a guest of the Chancellor's mansion, and the people around him were speechless. A swindler might deceive an ignorant prince, but how could he deceive figures like Yao Zunian and Qin Siyuan? Yao Zunian calling him a little friend was a true acknowledgement of the other party.

Before the others could say anything, Yao Zunian smiled again: "This matter is purely a misunderstanding, and I believe little friend Liheng won't mind too much. Everyone doesn't need to take it to heart. Actually, it's no wonder everyone suspects this, because Liheng hadn't had any poems or lyrics circulating for a year before. This is because he himself doesn't like to flaunt, and also because from last year to the beginning of this year, he was in Hangzhou, experiencing the chaos of war and unable to escape."

Yao Zunian paused: "During this period, he was in mortal danger. I can't go into detail. But later, Hangzhou fell and Fang bandits ran rampant. Liheng stepped in to save many people, and Hangzhou City was able to be relieved at the beginning of the year, also because Liheng helped, at least opening Hangzhou City a month earlier. At that time, he was in Hangzhou City, maneuvering between Fang La and a group of bandit leaders, and his life was difficult, that's why he accomplished such deeds. Ye Kan, as far as I know, the reason why your uncle's family was later able to preserve their lives was also because Liheng protected them in the bandit camp. You can write a letter and go back to verify this."

Since Yao Zunian came over and sat down, he had been smiling and talking about this matter with ease, without hiding anything, but when he said this, everyone was unclear about how complex their expressions had become. The young man named Ye Kan had originally been taught by Yao Zunian, and at this time his face turned pale: "This time... my uncle won't let me go..." He knew about the news of his uncle's family being besieged in Hangzhou and later escaping, but in this age of vast distances, the details were impossible to know clearly. He didn't expect that he had offended his uncle's life-saving benefactor. Even if his uncle didn't know about this, his strict mother would probably make him kneel in punishment and close the door for many days.

"It's okay, your uncle's family will probably understand this misunderstanding. As for the poetry..." Yao Zunian smiled, considering something, "Liheng was trapped in Hangzhou for a year, and indeed no works were circulated, but... to say that he wrote something, he did..."

As he said this, his expression was quite deliberating, as if he was still thinking about whether or not to say the following words, but finally, he slowly took out a small booklet from his sleeve.

"On the way here, I wondered whether or not to publish these poems... Liheng has a detached temperament, likes to do things, and doesn't like empty talk. I don't know if he will find these reputations troublesome. When he was in Hangzhou, these things were passed on, and Qin Xiang and I thought about temporarily suppressing them, and then processing them after he officially approved. But after seeing today's events, if these things happen again, it will be troublesome..."

He sighed: "At that time, Liheng was covered in injuries and illnesses while escaping, and ended up in the bandit camp. These things, to put it bluntly, were not all that Liheng wanted to write. He was writing for a female bandit, done casually, but there were more than ten pieces in total. After Qin Xiang and I read them, we were both surprised and doubtful. After each time we read them, we were captivated by his talent. This kind of talent shouldn't be suppressed by us, or hidden in the dark, waiting for it to mold and gather dust. Originally, I wanted to keep it for a while, but it looks like... ha..."

Yao Zunian stood up, solemnly holding the booklet, and looked to the side: "These more than ten pieces in total, plus Liheng's *Looking at the Sea Tide* written before the fall of Hangzhou, are all collected in this booklet. In order to avoid such things happening again today, it should be taken out... Miss Shishi, today only you are Liheng's friend, this poetry booklet will be collected by you and spread on his behalf, and Liheng shouldn't be angry. After the contents of this booklet are spread, no one should question Liheng's talent again. Poetry is just a casual thing for him, a minor skill in his spare time... Of course, Miss Shishi should also formally inform Liheng about this matter in the future."

He smiled and handed the booklet to Li Shishi. Li Shishi's expression was slightly stunned, and then she received it with trembling hands, full of surprise and doubt. In fact, the poet and the courtesan make each other famous, and how can the courtesan not need the poet's embellishment? If the things in this booklet are as powerful as Yao Zunian said, and no one dares to question Liheng's fame in the future, then her side will also benefit greatly. It is estimated that for a long time, Ji Wanqing and others combined will not have her fame. She can know the weight of this thing, but she didn't expect Yao Zunian to appear and do such a thing.

Yao Zunian smiled: "This matter is over. There are still things to deal with in the Chancellor's mansion. I should leave after finishing this bowl of red bean soup. If you have any doubts, you can ask me. Oh, Miss Shishi, the poems in this booklet are all masterpieces. Reading them in the past made people want to clap and harmonize, but there was always no sound of silk and bamboo, which made people a little regretful. Miss Shishi's music is excellent, and it just so happens that you are here today, why not perform a song now, so I can listen to it before I leave, how about it?"

After he said this, Shishi quickly nodded, asked the maid to get her zither, and then took a breath, sat down in her seat, and carefully opened the first page. The wind blew, and the first thing that came into view on that booklet was three words... *Xia Ke Xing* (侠客行, Knight-Errant Song), and then...

"Zhao Ke... man hu ying (赵客缦胡缨, Zhao's guest... wears a Hu tassel) --"

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Let's rewind the time a little bit. On the road outside the villa, Ning Yi and Zhou Pei temporarily parted ways.

Ning Yi couldn't truly empathize with the fifteen-year-old girl's sorrow about getting married, but he could guess it to some extent.

Parents' orders and matchmakers' words have become the norm in this age. It's not to say that it's so bad. As long as people are content and have fewer expectations and desires, such marriages can also produce many loving couples. But for truly intelligent people, such things are not necessarily happy.

Zhou Pei's distress comes from her intelligence, so that Ning Yi also feels that forcing a fifteen-year-old girl, who has just realized her youth, to get married is a bit pitiful. But he doesn't plan to persuade her to resist, or give her any novel hope, such things have no way out.

Therefore, when Zhou Pei silently shed tears in front of him, he couldn't think of many useful words of comfort. In the end, it seemed a bit awkward. Although there are not many people around now, they are still teacher and student. If this scene is seen and misunderstood, it's not a good thing.

So, after Zhou Pei shed tears for a while and recovered slightly, he first dismissed Zhou Pei and let her take the carriage back to the Qin Mansion, while he waited here for Yao Zunian and Cheng Zhouhai, whom he had seen earlier, to come out.

When leading Zhou Pei out, Ning Yi saw them. This was because Zhuo Yunfeng had blurted out the matter to Zhou Pei, and although he said outside the city, he didn't make clear the address. Zhou Pei ran to the Qin Xiang Mansion to find someone, and then came with Yao Zunian and Cheng Zhouhai.

Ning Yi watched Zhou Pei go to the carriage and get in. There were guards from the Prince's mansion protecting her, so it was okay. After thinking for a while, he turned around and went to the entrance of the villa, preparing to wait for Yao and Cheng to come out and talk about the situation. Then, in such a walk, suddenly, someone came over. That person laughed loudly beside him, it wasn't Cheng Zhouhai.

He only heard that voice thinking in an evil manner, quite happy.

"Hahahaha... Ah hahahaha... Ning, Li, Heng! Right, is that the name! I accidentally recognized you inside... How interesting! Aren't you called that something, that something something Feng... Remember it! Remember it! Hahaha... I tell you, I hate being played by others the most. My dad is Gao Qiu! You actually played me... Hmph hmph hmph hmph haha... You are so amazing, you made them unable to speak, but why did you play me..."

The crowd came over from the side, attendants, followers, and the leader was Lu Qian, the sergeant with a solemn expression. The man beside Ning Yi patted him on the shoulder, laughing evilly, bending over and back, as if something universally celebrated had happened...

He held Ning Yi's arm, his smiling face approaching: "I. Caught. You! What can you do now..."

Ning Yi just looked at him with a calm expression, without saying a word.

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