Chapter 68: A Melody of Love, an Ancient Legend (Part 2)

  Everyone turned their heads to look back, and they were all wondering who this person was who was speaking.

  Earlier, Chen Ying's poem had already made everyone feel ashamed. Who would dare to come out and make a fool of themselves again? Even Cai Yong was full of praise for Chen Ying. To come out now and attract attention would be like a moth flying into the fire, asking for trouble.

  However, at this time, among the twenty-year-old young people, a middle-aged man with an ordinary face and simple clothes stood up humbly.

  Under the gaze of everyone, Liu Xuan smoothed his clothes and made a deep bow to Cai Yong and Cai Yan, "I am Liu Xuan, it's an honor to meet Master Boji, Miss Cai..."

  "Who is this rustic fellow... This is the Imperial Talents Convention, only those from renowned families are allowed to enter, don't you know?"

  "How dare this person be so presumptuous and show their face?"

  "How ridiculous, this person is already quite old, yet still trying to join in on the excitement."

  "Look at those clothes, they're really shivering with cold."

  For a moment, before Cai Yong could react, the hall was suddenly in an uproar, with cold ridicule and hot sarcasm filling the air. And that young man Chen Ying from earlier was even colder, staring at Liu Yue with a self-satisfied sneer.

  Seeing this, Cao Xin was secretly unhappy in the corner, but he had no choice with regard to Liu Yue. After all, the other party had been relatively frugal since Japan and it was normal for him to dress plainly.

  "You are..."

  After a while, Cai Yong was the first to come back to his senses, staring blankly at the newcomer with his eyes wide open. It wasn't until then that he finally recognized who it was: "Are you one of An Min's subordinates?"

  "It's really a student. Student Liu Yi is fortunate to see Mr. Boji, it's a great fortune in three lives." At this time, Liu Yi said to himself, ignoring the cold jokes and hot ridicule around him, but his heart was filled with excitement and excitement.

  "Oh!" Just then, Xu Shao suddenly stood up from his seat and heard Liu Xiu's words. He suddenly reacted and said: "Ah, you are the benevolent and virtuous Liu Zixiang?"

  Cao Xin was taken aback for a moment, and suddenly heard Xu Shao's reaction. It turned out that his subordinates still had some reputation after all...

  "This... I dare not accept the benevolent decree, but it is indeed true for me, Liu Xuan." Liu Xuan bowed first and paid his respects to Xu Shao, but was surprised that the other party unexpectedly knew him.

  At the same time, the whole hall fell silent, and for a moment, Xu Shao's reaction created an illusion.

  "Zi Jiang, sir, do you recognize him?" asked Cai Yong at the same time.

  Xu Shao smiled and said, "Of course, Mr. Boji, Subiang is a man of great virtue and reputation, not just empty words. He has a strong sense of justice and has repeatedly sold his family's property to help the poor. In Yanzhou, he is considered a man of great integrity and a paragon of virtue."

  "Ah?" Cai Yong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he didn't know that Cao Xin had such a person under his command. He thought for a moment, then bowed to Liu Xun and said: "Lord Cao Xin is indeed famous for a reason, with tigers and dragons hidden in his tent, there must be no ordinary people... I didn't expect that not only are you kind and virtuous, but you also have a talent for poetry..."

  Suddenly hearing this, Liu Yue's face appeared with a hint of shame, "Mr. Boji is overpraising... the talents of Zi and Zixiang can't compare to my master in the slightest..."

  "What's wrong with Cao Xin?" At this time, before he could finish his words, Xu Shao walked over and asked doubtfully.

  Cai Yong burst out laughing and said, "Zi Jiang, this time I'll introduce you...". He pointed at Liu Yi and loudly declared: "This man is indeed Liu Yi, the strategist under Cao Xin, the Colonel of Agriculture in Yan Province. And this Cao Xin is none other than the renowned General Cao Xin!"

  "But... Cao Xin, who made Nalub a nervous wreck!" Xu Shao was suddenly shocked and lost his color.

  In an instant, the faces of everyone in the hall changed dramatically, and they all began to discuss it in hushed tones. It was Cao Xin's strategist who had caused everyone's expression to change, even Chen Ying, who had been smiling coldly just a moment before, had wiped the smirk off his face.

  At the same time, just as everyone heard the two words "Cao Xin", their faces changed greatly.

  In the corner of the banquet, where no one knows...

  Cao Xinzhen stared blankly at everyone, unexpectedly finding that his reputation was so loud.

  "Mo Shi Wan did not dare to take it, these days Liu Yi had never presented a plan or strategy to the lord, but only did some miscellaneous chores for military rations..."

  At this moment, Liu Yue smiled bitterly and replied to Xu Shao.

  "Heh heh, no need to be overly modest, I'm sure you've also heard Chen Ying's poem just now. Since you're willing to come out and offer guidance after him, I suppose you must have some unique insights in poetry. Why not share them with everyone?"

  Go ahead, Zi Xiang! Your chance has arrived!!!!! At most, Zhou Dunyi's spirit will traverse the Three Kingdoms to curse you...

  Cao Xin nodded secretly in the corner, hoping that Liu Xuan could fulfill his own wishes. As for who the original author would blame? It was naturally Liu Xuan who spread "The Tale of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" in the public court!!!

  Just as Cao Xin was secretly stirring up trouble in his heart, Liu Yue simultaneously heard Cai Yong say this, and there wasn't any excitement on his face. On the contrary, a hint of guilt flashed across it. He let out a bitter laugh, shook his head, and said: "It seems...Yue is still unable to do such an insincere thing...This is not what a gentleman would do."

  Just then, just as Cai Yong was feeling puzzled by Liu Yue's words...

  A long and distant chant slowly echoed, Liu Mei closed her eyes, shook her head, and said it all.

  "I love only the lotus, which rises from muddy water yet remains unsoiled; washes in clear ripples and still does not lose its purity; is upright in the middle and straight outside, without being twisted or crooked; its fragrance wafts far and becomes even more refreshing; it stands tall and clean, to be admired from afar but not to be carelessly approached..."

  This was only part of what Ailian said, but Cao Xin only told him this much. Nevertheless, in an instant... the hall fell silent...

  "Emerging from the muddy water without being stained, washing in the clear stream without being seduced... can be admired from a distance but not trifled with..." Cai Yong murmured these few sentences, and only then did his face change greatly.

  At this moment, Cai Yan's eyes were shining brightly...

  All the young men of good families in the hall also seemed to understand the meaning of these words at this moment, and were instantly immersed in this atmosphere...

  However, at this time, Liu Yue couldn't help but smile bitterly and say: "This poem... was not written by me..."

  "What does 'zi xiang' mean?" Cai Yong was lost in thought for a long time due to this poem, but suddenly heard the other person's words and asked doubtfully.

  However, at the same time, Cai Yan walked up to Cai Yong with a gentle smile, looked at Liu Yue and then glanced at the distant corner of the banquet hall, her beautiful eyes shining brightly. She couldn't help but laugh softly: "I'm afraid Mr. Zi Xiang's intention is actually General Cao Xin's intention..."

  Liu Yue was shocked, shook his head and sighed, looking at Cai Yong who still looked confused. He then confessed: "Miss Cai is indeed intelligent and talented, I am not worthy. My greatest wish in this life is to have Mr. Bo Qi as my teacher and meet him in person. I am already content with just seeing him... I actually wanted to ask the host for a poem... but unexpectedly, I had to go against the way of a gentleman, which is truly shameful... I sincerely inform you of this."

  I'm going to... Liu Yue! You're such a tofu brain!! You don't even...!!!!!

  Suddenly, in the corner, Cao Xin felt countless eyes staring at him instantly, first Cai Yan, then Cai Yong, followed by Xu Shao and Chen Ying... and many others.

  "General Cao Xin, why are you hiding and not showing yourself? Are you afraid of these gloomy airs, which would affect the general's body?" Cai Yan's face showed a hint of a smile at this time, and behind this smile, there was also a kind of unknown surprise.

  But it was at this moment that Cao Xin awkwardly stood up, seeing everyone staring at him in shock, and immediately let out a bitter laugh.

  "General Cao Xin of Tian Nong! It's an honor to meet you all, let us show our respects."

  At once, he didn't hesitate and made a bow to everyone, Cao Xin immediately spoke out loudly.

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