Song Mu lowered his hands slightly, stroking the strange Qingtian Guard Tiger Talisman in his sleeves, and slowly walked out of the imperial city.
This was a result that Song Mu could predict, but there seemed to be some unpredictable variables in this result.
He was able to vindicate his master and put an end to his master's worries, but at the same time, this also allowed him to stand on the edge of a knife.
At this moment, I am already in danger. Considering the two aspects, I must try my best.
At the same time, news about this rare competition spread in Chang'an very quickly.
The ending of this competition was not a happy one. The human race regained a lot of poems, but they also paid a heavy price. A group of human race skeletons had their foundations damaged due to the competition, which also let the demon race know about the current Wen Dynasty. What is the strength and confidence?
Among them, Song Mu undoubtedly became the focus of this matter. He composed three dragon poems in a row, attracting the Black Dragon King of the East China Sea to come in person.
He proposed three conditions to the Black Dragon King without fear, showing his literati character.
And these three conditions became a favorite among the people for a time, and everyone praised Song Mu as a Confucian scholar who served the country and the people, and was the pillar of the literary dynasty.
However, this last condition spread crazily throughout the Wen Dynasty in a short period of time, as if it had grown legs.
People in the streets and alleys are discussing who this Chang'an traitor is, what exactly the Black Dragon King told Song Mu, why Song Mu did not dare to speak in public, and whether the traitor has been brought to justice.
The officialdom of the Wen Dynasty was also shocked. One morning after the court, Song Mu, who was originally a lecturer in the East Palace, was appointed by His Majesty as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple.
Song Mu will thoroughly investigate the traitor in Chang'an and take full responsibility for it.
Suddenly becoming a high-ranking official in the Wen Dynasty, many people regarded this as His Majesty's reward for Song Mu. Some people saw clues in it and felt that His Majesty had to step aside to deal with the traitor issue mentioned by the Black Dragon King.
But for this matter, Your Majesty does not trust anyone except Song Mu.
Chang'an City was in turmoil for a while, but Song Mu had to face a ridiculous situation at this moment.
It was rare for Xiu Mu to have more than a dozen Shizong elders and heads of aristocratic families come to visit Song Mu's home.
The purpose of their visit was naturally the dozens of poems that Song Mu held in his hand.
"Master Song, the scene of that day is still before my eyes. You stood in the air, not afraid of the black water demon boy, and even talked calmly with the black dragon king. You really admire me greatly."
"Yes, Master Song has earned a lot of face for our human race, but we have buried my reputation as a human race."
Several Shizong elders and heads of the aristocratic families sat next to Song Mu, and they had a talk that was quite flattering, which made Song Mu grin.
As Song Mu was in the Hanlin realm, he did not need to show the courtesy of a junior in front of these people who were Jinshi, so he just smiled and said with his hands.
"But you guys are trying to trick me. There were so many dangers that day, but Song Mu couldn't do anything about it. He gritted his teeth and faced it head on."
After saying this, everyone's faces changed slightly, and they even laughed twice.
After a while, someone finally couldn't wait any longer, and the elder of the Wen Shi Sect stood up and raised his hands towards Song Mu.
"Sir Song, you are also a person with a cheerful personality. Mr. Wen also said frankly today that he came here with the expectations of the elders of the sect and wanted to exchange the poems of his ancestors from the master."
With that said, Elder Wen stretched out his hand and took out several boxes and opened them in front of Song Mu.
"We don't know what Master Song needs, so we have found a lot of foreign objects that can stabilize the realm and enhance strength. I wonder if we can exchange them?"
Everyone looked at it immediately and saw that there were many treasures in the box, as well as some tools for forging civilian soldiers. Their eyes flashed for a moment, and their faces showed concern.
Song Mu also stood up immediately and said quickly.
"What is happening to Elder Wen? Song Mu deserves to receive such a treasure."
"Master Song's words are wrong. If it is in line with Master Song's wishes, this matter will be like this. After all, we are the ones thanking Master Song for getting those poems back for us."
Elder Wen's face was full of smiles, but when he saw Song Muwei speaking, he was stunned for a moment. When others saw this, someone else came forward and presented a box directly to him.
"Sir Song's improvement in strength is astonishing. If Elder Wen is a little off with these things, the Seven Flame Platform in my hand is a very powerful Jinshi Wenbao. I wonder if I can exchange it with you?"
If one person can't do it, someone will come with literary soldiers, this time thinking of exchanging literary soldiers for poems.
But what everyone saw was Song Mu with a faint smile on his face.
Immediately, Song Mu raised his hands to everyone and said with a smile.
"Everyone, Song Mu is really scared this time, but Song Mu is now reluctant to return these poems."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions suddenly froze, and everyone stood up at this moment. Elder Wen came forward and said to Song Mu in surprise.
"My lord, what do you mean by this? Could it be that these things are not suitable? Sir, just tell me. We can naturally find a way to exchange them."
"Yes, Master Song. We all hope that our ancestors' poems will return to the sect. We only ask that Master Song give up his love."
Everyone spoke one after another, and everyone looked moved. They seemed to think that Song Mu's unwillingness to exchange was really unexpected.
Song Mu just held his hands and said harmoniously.
"Everyone, Song is not trying to make things difficult for you. I presented these poems to His Majesty that day. His Majesty's remarks were tainted with evil spirits, and may have something to do with the Chang'an traitor."
"So now, I'm just keeping it temporarily to serve as a clue."
After hearing this, everyone's expressions changed. Some people felt that what Song Mu said was reasonable, but there were others who felt that this was just Song Mu's rhetoric.
Elder Wen's expression suddenly changed at this moment. He stood on the spot and looked at Song Mu. He immediately collected the boxes of things, held his hands towards Song Mu, and said coldly.
"Master Song, this matter is really nonsense. These things have been taken away by the demon clan for many years. How can they be related to the so-called traitor?"
"Please Sir Song, please be considerate of the elders of our sect, and you will fulfill my wish."
Many people around him had also changed their expressions, and now they quickly followed suit.
After hearing this, Song Mu's expression changed immediately, but at this moment, there was an angry shout from beside him.
"Okay, you guys are really good at changing your face. If you can't use inducement, you actually want to intimidate Song Zhuangyuan!"
After the last competition, the head of the Chu family seemed to have regressed in level. Now his hair was white, but his expression was a bit unhappy.
At that moment, he held his hands towards Song Mu and said in a trembling voice.
"The monster wanted to destroy the manuscript of my ancestors, but there was no other way. I had no choice but to beg the No. 1 scholar to take action in order to protect this manuscript."
"Then the number one scholar took action and saved my ancestor's writings from being damaged. Chu is really grateful."
"I thought you invited me here just to say thank you, but I didn't expect you to have such faces!"
Saying this, the head of the Chu family looked at Song Mu, raised his hands and said.
"Song Zhuangyuan, what I said to you means nothing, and I have no intention of intimidation. When the number one scholar is willing to return it, Chu will come to your door with the gift."
"Chu is really ashamed to be in the company of these people. Say goodbye!"
The head of the Chu family said this, and left angrily without saying a word.
And these words made everyone's expressions froze, and they looked quite resentful at this moment. Elder Wen's eyes also flashed, but his face was still stubborn.
"Everyone, please do not rush into this matter. Song has no so-called intention to take possession of it."
As Song Mu said this, the expression on his face was very solemn. Regarding the Shizong and the aristocratic family in front of him, Song Mu only had a duel that day to see their faces clearly.
A group of selfish people mostly do it for the so-called truth, but they make others go into danger for them.
During the competition that day, not only did these people not speak up for themselves, they even wished they could step into it.
A competition revealed the true colors of these sanctimonious people.
Xiang He's words at the beginning really awakened Song Mu. These poems and essays were his own hard work, and they were definitely not something they could exchange for a few things.
The so-called comparing one's heart with another's, since they treat their sincerity as filth and trample it under their feet, then they are not willing to be polite.
"But today, you guys threaten me if you don't agree with me. It's really disgusting!"
As soon as these words came out, power immediately surged out of Song Mu's body, and the Hanlin aura pushed away, and everyone retreated with shock on their faces.
It seemed that only at this moment did he remember that the person in front of him was a powerful Hanlin.
Moreover, the other party is an elder of two major poetry sects, is also a favored minister of His Majesty, and is a lecturer in the East Palace. He will definitely be an important minister of the two dynasties in the future. Moreover, behind Confucianism, he has a brilliant poetic talent, and will become a person of advanced realm in the future.
My so-called status as a Shizong family really doesn't hold that much weight if I really want to suppress this person.
"Song is not short of these poems and articles, and he will not do that thing of swallowing up."
"Let's discuss this matter another day, but Song doesn't like coercion, and prefers to exchange sincerity for sincerity."
Saying this, the pressure on Song Mu gradually dissipated, and now he waved to the butler to see the guests off.
Elder Wen and others suddenly felt cold sweat breaking out from their backs, and they were suddenly shocked.
