SFS Chapter 95 Conflict Among Families!
Chapter 95 Conflict Among Families!
Chapter Ninety-Five: A Hundred Schools of Thought Contend!
The next day.
The sun had just risen above the horizon when a group of people gathered here.
"Chief Ye, we take our leave now. You should set off for Zhongjie City today. You should be able to get there in half a month."
As everyone gathered at the entrance of the Ye residence, Chen Changfeng spoke first.
"May you all have a safe journey."
Ye Ru cupped his hands in greeting and said in a deep voice.
"When you come to the capital in the future, Minister Wen and I will certainly do our best to be your hosts. We've been in trouble with you these past few days."
Chen Tianjian patted Ye Ru on the shoulder and said in a hearty manner.
"When I am about to go to the capital, I will definitely keep my promise."
Ye Ru nodded, and then the group rode on auspicious clouds and disappeared from Ye Ru's sight.
"Next, we'll head to Zhongjie City."
Ye Ru clenched his fist, his longing for the Tongsheng Kingdom growing even stronger, before turning back to the Ye residence.
"I woke up early this morning and noticed the fog. Knowing that the cold weather is approaching, I have already packed my clothes and belongings. I only hope that the young master will return safely."
Su Tongyao put some clothes and other everyday items into a box and whispered to Ye Ru.
"it is good."
Ye Ru hugged Su Tongyao and said softly.
"Make it thicker."
Su Tongyao leaned on Ye Ru's shoulder and said.
"Chief Ye, Magistrate Zhang and the others know you are going to the National Examination for Children today, and they have been waiting for you in the suburbs for a long time."
Suddenly a servant's voice came from outside, causing Ye Ru to nod:
"I'm leaving, wait until I come back."
Ye Ru then reluctantly left with Su Tongyao, and finally headed towards the outskirts of Qingyun County.
The county magistrate and other officials were gathered in an open space on the outskirts of Qingyun County, making it a very grand occasion.
"Chief Ye, upon receiving this news, all the young talents of the prestigious families and noble clans who have achieved the rank of Tongsheng (a high-ranking scholar) are heading towards Zhongjie City. It can be said that they are converging from all directions. Along the way, you must be careful with your words."
Magistrate Zhang looked at Ye Ru as he arrived and said in a deep voice.
"Well, I will."
Ye Ru said solemnly.
"Alright, then you may set off. This carriage will make you more comfortable. As for clothes and such, I believe your Ye family has already packed them for you. This hundred taels of silver is for your travel expenses, please accept it."
Magistrate Zhang took out a bag of silver and handed it to Ye Ru. After Ye Ru got into the carriage, he waved his hand.
"Thank you, gentlemen. We'll drink again when I get back."
As the carriage drove further and further away, everyone sighed. Magistrate Zhang laughed and said loudly:
"Chief Ye, I await your triumphant return home, your name renowned throughout the land of Yan and Huang."
……
The family of Confucius.
“He Xuan, you are just starting out in your career. As your father, I would like to give you a piece of advice: ‘Without tranquility, one cannot achieve far-reaching goals; without detachment, one cannot clarify one’s ambitions.’”
"Yes, Father, then I will set off for the City of Heroes."
Kong Hexuan bowed to Confucius, the current head of the Kong family, and then boarded the flying boat, soaring into the sky as if he couldn't wait to compete with the world's most talented man.
……
The Dong family.
"Dong Qi, this time we must find the person who wrote the modern text version of the classics when he was a child scholar. Our Dong family can restore the glory of the 'Great Unification' era, and it all depends on this person."
Dong Yifeng, the head of the Dong family, patted Dong Qi on the shoulder and said in a deep voice.
“Father, I will do my utmost.”
Dong Qi nodded solemnly and also left in a flying car.
……
In the south of Yanhuang there is a mountain called Nanhua Mountain. Here, clouds and mist swirl around, and one can see the ancient city and the divine phoenix. It was the secluded holy place of Zhuang Zhou and the hermitage of the Zhuangzi family.
A young Taoist priest bowed to a Taoist master.
"This disciple will now descend the mountain."
"Qingcheng, I've noticed the Wenqu Star has been shining brightly lately, as if the Wenqu Star Lord has descended to earth for training. Do not contend with others. The Tao Te Ching says, 'He who does not contend, precisely because he does not contend, is none in the world able to contend with him.' Remember this."
The old man, with his sage-like demeanor, nodded. Then Zhuang Qingcheng, carrying his book box, mounted the white crane and descended the mountain to leave.
……
North of the Confucian and Taoist continent lies a gloomy place, where the sun never shines, and it is a forbidden area.
"call……"
A gust of cold wind blew by, and some elderly men dressed in black stood on the star platform.
They all had the yin-yang symbol tattooed on their foreheads, which was quite unusual.
This star-gazing platform is a place where the Yin-Yang family observes the stars year-round.
The Yin-Yang School originated from the official position of Xihe. They revered and followed the will of Heaven, observed the movements of the sun, moon, and stars, and respectfully instructed the people on the seasons. This was their expertise.
"When the Wenqu star shines, the hidden dragon takes flight. At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, my Yin-Yang School still existed, but by the mid-Western Han Dynasty, only our declining lineage remained. Perhaps this person can help my Yin-Yang School rise again."
A veiled woman spoke softly.
"Young Master Ming, you mean?"
An elderly man next to her frowned.
“This person is no nobody. According to the stars, he is a man of great talent, and may even be able to influence the entire Confucian and Taoist continent’s war situation. River God, send Xiao Ke to the Tongsheng Kingdom to find that hidden dragon who will rise to prominence.”
"No need... I've already packed my bags, and Bai Feng will take me there."
At that moment, a soft, feminine voice rang out, and a person riding on a white bird and wearing a mask appeared in the sky.
"Okay, go ahead, and remember this."
As soon as Xiao Ke stepped onto the bird's back, he soared into the sky, leaving behind a faint five-colored light.
"Xiao Ke's theory of the Five Elements is indeed deeply inherited from the Great Master of Fate."
Shao Siming smiled slightly, and then once again there was only one place for astronomical observation.
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The Hereditary House of Han Fei.
"Did that scholar from Qingyun County also go?"
The imposing hall was surrounded by sinister instruments of torture, and the servants trembled with fear, creating an atmosphere of utter terror.
"Brother Han, the God of Literature shines upon Qingyun County. I fear even the top five scholars will rush to Zhongjie City. I have already sent letters to the strategists and the miscellaneous schools. They will all send talented scholars from their aristocratic families. I wonder about the Legalists..."
Left Chancellor Qin Anmin stood before the current head of the Han Fei family, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.
“Is that so… I heard from the people of Ningfeng County that this boy does not abide by the laws of our Legalist school, and his heart is worthy of punishment. Let Lu’er go and meet this young man who has attracted the attention of the Wenqu Star.”
Han Shoucheng, the head of the Han Fei family, narrowed his eyes, a hint of coldness flashing in them.
"However, I must warn the patriarch: the Confucius family and the Meng family are allied through marriage. These two great families might not be able to protect each other. The head of the Strategist family asked me to tell the Han family head:"
"Vertical alliances unite the weak to attack the strong; horizontal alliances serve the strong to attack the weak."
Upon hearing this, Han Shoucheng fell into deep thought. Although he was from the Han Fei family, the most important sacred book of the Han Fei family, "Han Feizi," was in the hands of the strategists, and what he had obtained was merely a photocopy.
"I understand, you may leave."
"Then I shall take my leave."
The Left Prime Minister bowed and then left.
……
At the same time, not only these aristocratic families, but also the Xun family, the military family, the Mo family, and other famous families, all came from various places.
Their goals were all the same, all pointing towards the Western Shu region in the northern part of the Azure Lotus Sword Domain:
Zhongjie City.
Meanwhile, all eyes were on this place, eager to see which school of talent would win the first championship and gain fame throughout the land.
This is...
A hundred schools of thought contend!