Song Chu didn't respond to Ji Meng's words, instead he picked up his tea cup and took a sip. He glanced at Gong Sun Yang and asked, "Sir, are you leaving or staying?"

  "Gentlemen, you have not yet answered my question. Is a man of your caliber worthy to be called a national hero?" Gong Sun Yang asked repeatedly.

  It is easy to criticize others but difficult to criticize oneself.

  For the past two days, people have been talking about Song Chu Er's performance, even if they haven't seen it with their own eyes, they've heard about it. There isn't a hint of arrogance or sharpness that is typical of young people. Upon hearing such incisive questions, everyone is eagerly waiting to see how Song Chu Er will respond.

  They are really a group of people who enjoy watching the excitement without minding their own business! Song Chuoyi supported his head with one hand and slowly asked, "A country's great talent is called a national scholar, may I ask, sir, what is meant by a country's great talent?"

  "What can make a country prosperous is the great talent of the country. Do you gentlemen think so?" asked Gong Sunqi.

  This statement is somewhat one-sided, but it can't be said to be wrong either. People naturally have different opinions, some agree and some disagree.

  "Then, Huai Jin thought that he was not a national scholar and would never become one in the future." Song Chu Yi looked at Gong Sun Jie, saw his expression of "it's indeed the case", and suddenly smiled, saying, "Because Huai Jin will devote his life to the way of destroying nations! He doesn't understand the law of prosperity."

  Cough!

  Many people who are drinking don't choke, and coughs rise and fall in succession.

  Gongsun You stared at her with a shocked expression, speechless for a long time.

  Nowadays, speech is very free. Even if one scolds the emperor, as long as they can give sufficient reasons, it's not considered a crime. Not to mention that Song initially only talked about personal aspirations?

  The way to destroy a country is, to put it mildly, to help the country defend against foreign enemies and eliminate countries that pose a threat to the country. To put it bluntly, it is to help the country one serves to destroy other countries and unify the world under its rule.

  The people present were also young, and upon hearing this, they couldn't help but feel their blood boiling. Ji Mian quietly reminded him, "Unjustly destroying a country! Unbenevolent and unjust! Just the criticism from Confucius and Mozi's schools would be enough to make you unable to cope, Huan Jin, speak cautiously."

  Confucianism advocates ruling the country with "benevolence", Mohism advocates "universal love and non-attack", while Song's idea is diametrically opposed.

  "In the early Song Dynasty, one lip corner rose, looking around, softly saying, 'The way to destroy a country is the emperor's way, it is what the great lord in his heart most yearns for, what do you all think?'"

  In an era of great contention, which of the seven warring states' rulers did not harbor hegemonic ambitions? Which ruler did not dream of annihilating other nations to become the sole master of the world? It cannot be denied that what Song Initial One said was a fact.

  Although no one echoed her words, everyone in their hearts deeply agreed with what she said.

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, a smile was spoken, "This speech is to thank you for visiting me on a snowy day and giving me a special gift. As Wu Mei said, if this speech spreads out, I will definitely become the target of public criticism, and even more so, there will be concerns about my life. But since the gift has been given, it's up to you whether to hide it at home and appreciate it carefully or discard it on the street for people to trample."

  Everyone fell silent for a moment, then put down their tea cups and wine glasses, bowed and said, "Sir, your words are as precious as gold and jade, we should treasure them like rare gems!"

  Song Chuanyi returned the courtesy with a bow. They said so, but Song Chuanyi could guess that this statement would not hold up. It was just slightly possible to control the spread of the news.

  After several rounds of wine, most people were slightly drunk. Ji Mian was about to pay the bill and was watched by Song Chu, who hadn't gotten drunk.

  Coming out of the wine shop, Ji Mian and Song Chu bid farewell to everyone and got on the carriage.

  Heavy snow fell, and Ji Meng hummed a little tune, looking very happy.

  At first sight of him coming, he was still in a state of cutting his heart and flesh, but now he is abnormally excited, and can't help but say, "Ji Wu Mei, have you gone mad?"

  Ji Mian stretched out her hand and punched Song Chu a fist in the chest, laughing loudly, "Huai Jin, I found that I still underestimated you! Not only are your words sharp, but your methods are also effective!"

  "Damn it, don't you dare lay a hand on me again!" Song Chu rubbed her chest, this punch wasn't very painful, and she didn't have anything good to hide in her chest anyway... but still, it was annoying.

  The princess patted her shoulder, and the smile on her face didn't diminish at all.

  The wind carries the great snow to come, the wide sleeves and large robe make a loud noise, Ji Meng's heart is joyful but has nowhere to express it. Suddenly she raises her arms and sings loudly, "The water of Canglang is clear, can wash my hair ribbon; The water of Canglang is murky, can wash my feet!"

  Song initially was in Ji Meng's large voice reciting, looking at the vast expanse of white snow, and the flying snowflakes, suddenly also had a desire to express his feelings, couldn't help but loudly shouted: "Snow ah, pure white, covering the world's filth! Wind ah, fierce cold, sweeping away the heart's dust!"

  The two of them shouted and then burst out laughing.

  "What broad-minded gentlemen!" Suddenly, someone rode up on horseback through the snow.

  Song Chuanyi had not yet seen clearly, but he heard the voice, "Yu Gui brother!"

  He wore a light blue robe with wide sleeves, riding his horse as if floating on clouds. As he drew near, one could see that his eyebrows were like the dark horns of a buffalo, his eyes like clear moonlight, and his handsome face radiant. When he smiled, it was even more dazzling, making people dare not gaze at him directly.

  "Great style, Yu Ge!" Song Chu praised.

  The carriage stopped, Xing Shou slowed down the horse's pace, looked at Song Chuyi and Ji Mian one by one, his eyes fell on Song Chuyi, with a dazzling smile.

  Song Chu saw the bundle on his horse and hesitated for a moment, "Brother Yu Gui is going on a long journey?"

  "It's just right, I've traveled to Wei this time, and yesterday I heard Huai Jin's words, which made me feel satisfied! Today, I set out on the journey back to Shifu Men, and I specifically passed by the wine shop, hoping to see Huai Jin again. Unexpectedly, after inquiring, I found out that we had just missed each other, and I was feeling regretful. But then I heard Huai Jin singing loudly, and I couldn't help but feel overjoyed!" Xing Shou took out a small bottle from his sleeve pocket and tossed it to Ji Mian, "This is a secret medicine from my school, which can cure all diseases. It's a parting gift for Wu Mian brother."

  He said, and then took out a brocade pouch from his bosom and handed it to Song Chuyi, "A farewell gift."

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, he received a brocade pouch and searched his body for half a day, but only found a money bag. He couldn't help but say with embarrassment, "We parted hastily, and it's really impolite to have no gift."

  "Don't worry about it, if we are destined to meet again someday, I'll prepare a pot of fine wine to welcome you and wash away the dust." Xing Shou said with a smile.

  "It's settled!" Song Chu bowed his hands and said, "Farewell, sir!"

  "Goodbye!" Ji Meng also bid farewell with a bow.

  "Wait a moment." Song Chuayi took off his cloak and handed it over, "The wind and snow are very urgent, I'll give it to you to keep out the cold."

  Xing Shou smiled slightly and took over the cloak, "Thank you."

  With a swing of his black cloak, Xing Shou tied the reins to his belt and, after exchanging polite farewells with the two men, whipped his horse into a gallop and departed.

  "Departing with elegance, truly a noble man!" Ji Meng sighed as she gazed at Xing Shou's gradually disappearing figure in the snow.

  "Return to the mansion." Song Chuyi withdrew his gaze and said to the coachman.

  Ji Meng knew that Xing Shou had originally only prepared a gift for Song Chu Yi, but he unexpectedly got something good, and his heart was also very happy.

  Back in the mansion, Song Chuyi immediately opened the brocade pouch to take a look. Inside was a small bottle and a letter written on a piece of sheepskin.

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, a scroll unfolded, revealing elegant and refined notes above.

  I see your letter as if we were meeting in person, and my heart is filled with joy. The essence of mountains, rivers, clouds, rain, the four seasons, the five elements, yin and yang, day and night can give birth to divine mushrooms, I have always known that the creation of all things is infinite and boundless. However, your uniqueness is truly rare to behold. When I see you, it's as if a divine mushroom suddenly appears on a barren wall, and I am overjoyed. But in a few years' time, you will surely reveal your feminine charm, and I fear that such great talent will be confined to the courtyard, deeply worrying me, unable to sleep, tossing and turning. Especially sending you this secret medicine, perhaps it can conceal one or two...

  ————————————————

  I hope everyone can understand the last paragraph. For such a passage, if you have any opinions, please tell me, after all, it's quite tiring to write this. If everyone feels that reading and not reading are no different, then I won't bother in the future, haha.