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Chapter Twenty-Five

With the beginning of being a student from Tiande Academy, Kang Yanning was soon no longer idle. Wave after wave of students came to Yanyu Tower to play chess.

"Students from Dongpo Academy came to ask for advice."

"Students from Qiongtai Academy came here to ask for advice."

As students from various academies failed to return home, Kang Yanning's reputation grew.

Originally, everyone thought that Kang Yanning could win over the noble girl, just because it was a discussion between women. Liubo talked about strategy, and women were not as good as men.

But when a student from a well-known university was also defeated by Kang Yanning, everyone gradually understood that Kang Yanning was indeed the best among the six majors.

On this day, Ye Feiwei and Ling Puyu made an appointment to visit Kang Yanning in Yanyu Building. When they reached the second floor, they saw Kang Yanning playing chess with a student, surrounded by many people watching.

Ye Feiwei and Ling Puyu approached the crowd and saw that the game between the two was reaching the final critical moment. Kang Yanning was fierce and decisive in his moves and never acted sloppily. The student "Xiao" chess was pushed away by Kang Yanning's siege.

The student frowned in disbelief and looked over again to confirm that he had indeed lost.

People around started shouting, "Go down..." "We lost another one..." "The level of these elementary schools is not good. I haven't lasted long enough to go to Wangtian Academy..."

Seeing that the student was reluctant to leave, he sarcastically said, "What's wrong with this guy? The rules of Yanyu Tower are that if you lose, you have to admit that your skills are inferior to others. Is this guy ready to give up?"

The student's face turned red from being ridiculed, and he couldn't stand it anymore. He forced himself to say to Kang Yanning, "Come again!"

Kang Yanning shook his head, "My rule is that one person can only play chess once. After all, there are many people waiting behind you."

"That's right!" The students behind him were also reluctant. "If you lose, go down quickly. You're not as good as a woman!"

The student said angrily, "It's just that I lost a round of six games. I am the top poet in Yuelu Academy. I have been studying hard for more than a year. I am not as good as a woman. Don't look down on me."

Ling Puyu frowned fiercely, wondering why among these rotten scholars, women seemed to be at the lowest level.

Kang Yanning also looked at the student opposite him. He didn't speak for a long time, then suddenly smiled, "You said you are the top poet in Yuelu Academy?"

The man scratched his neck and said harshly, "Of course! You can ask other students from Yuelu Academy!"

"Okay!" Kang Yanning clapped her hands, "Since you look down on women so much, why don't I compete with you in poetry!"

The man sneered and said, "Are we competing with you? We are all your people here, how can we judge whether it is fair or not?"

Kang Yanning did not answer, but asked the students around him, "Everyone says that women are inferior to men. Women should help their husbands, educate their children, and serve their parents-in-law. Why is this?"

The students around me all talked about it, "You should obey your father before you are married, your husband when you are married, and your son after your husband's death. This has been true since ancient times! Women are our accessories!" "Yes, Confucius once said that only villains

It’s hard to raise ears with a woman!” “It’s a small thing to starve to death, but it’s a big thing to lose one’s integrity. A woman’s life is not as valuable as a chastity memorial. Hahahahahaha...”

Seeing that the people around her were talking more and more, Ling Puyu stepped forward angrily and said, "Talk about the ancient saying, you are still learning about fighting in your books, and the roads are dangerous, and the soldiers are in exile, and we share the sorrow! Why don't you say that women are inferior to men at this time?

Yes! You are biased and narrow-minded!"

The student who was confronting Kang Yanning said with a leisurely smile, "Don't worry, girl. There have been a few Cai Yans in the past dynasties who could write "Eighteen Beats of Hujia". Let's not talk about the far ones. Let's just say that our Wei Dynasty has not yet published it.

It’s not shameful for a woman to compose poetry and spread it, let alone go to court! It’s not shameful, it’s not shameful.”

The whole crowd burst into laughter.

This act of praise and criticism made the always gentle Ye Feiwei feel a little angry. She stepped forward and said with a smile, "In this case, I also want to ask what kind of ability the leader of the poetry list of Yuelu Academy has.

"

The man looked sideways at her. This woman had a beautiful face and fine clothes. She looked like a noble girl. She had some attainments in dance, writing, and ink. He felt a little contempt in his heart. But he didn't know which noble girl she was.

If you lose, you will hurt yourself by crying! He said in a reserved tone, "I wonder which noble family you are from?"

The smile on Ye Feiwei's lips did not change, "I just said that the young master is talking about a woman from this dynasty. Let's talk in verses."

Seeing Ye Feiwei say this, the man was relieved and joked, "Miss, don't cry when you lose!"

Ye Feiwei ignored it at all and sneered inwardly, "Then please."

Seeing that the two of them had made a declaration of war, Kang Yanning gave up the main seat and asked Ye Feiwei to sit over. Ye Feiwei was really annoyed by these high-ranking students, so she stopped refusing and sat down directly. Kang Yanning was a little confused.

When I was hungry, I personally went to the east kitchen and brought some snacks. I also ordered the cook to cook a few dishes, warm a pot of fruit wine, and then brought it to the second floor.

Kang Yanning slowly went upstairs with snacks in hand. When she came back up, she saw that the second floor was extremely lively. Everyone was applauding and no one knew who they were cheering for.

Ling Puyu saw Kang Yanning carrying snacks and hurriedly waved to her happily, "Yanning, come on. It's a pity that you didn't catch your eye. Feiwei's dream-like song knocked this student off his feet, and he couldn't even keep up with her.

."

Kang Yanning looked at the student with a face of shame and wanted to sneak away. She called out with a smile, "Don't leave. According to our rules, if you lose to me first and then to Feiwei, you have to admit defeat."

"Yeah...you can't rely on this." The other onlookers cheered. Ye Feiwei waited for the student to speak with a smile on her face, and Ling Puyu's usually calm face also gained a bit of color.

"If a grown man dares not admit defeat, he will really ruin the reputation of Yuelu Academy."

The man knew he couldn't hide anymore, and his voice was noisy, like a mosquito, "I lost."

Seeing that Kang Yanning was still looking at him, he simply closed his eyes and said, "My skills are inferior to others. First I lost to the Princess Liubo, and then to... this girl's poems."

Ye Feiwei then said, "This is Ye Feiwei."

The man was stunned when he heard this, and his face looked better. The Ye family in Kyoto would not be ashamed to lose to the granddaughter of the Grand Tutor.

Kang Yanning nodded slightly, "I hope the young master can learn a lesson today. The women of the Wei Dynasty are not inferior to the men."

"Okay!" A man shouted loudly, "I never lose to a man when it comes to women!" Kang Yanning looked back and saw a tall man slowly coming up from the stairs. When he saw his appearance, he immediately knelt down. Ye Feiwei and Ling

Puyu immediately became nervous and knelt down along with Kang Yanning. The people standing in the crowd who were still standing blankly were also pulled by the people around them, and they knelt down together.

Everyone said in unison, "Long live the Holy One."

The Holy Master stepped forward to help Kang Yanning up, "I know who has been setting up a ring in Kyoto for several days, saying that he has no defeat. The news has reached me, so I came to take a look. It turns out to be the youngest daughter of the Kang family."

The Holy Sage's words were affectionate, as if he were facing his favorite junior. This was the first time that everyone faced the Holy Sage's attitude towards Kang Yanning, which was enough to reflect his love for Kang Yanning.

Ye Feiwei's eyes darkened, and she buried her head again. It seemed that the rumors in Kyoto were not groundless, and the Holy Emperor's favor for the Kang family would never end.

Kang Yanning stood up following the Emperor. When he looked up, he saw that not only the Emperor was here today, but also several princes. The prince and the third prince were also standing there.

Before Kang Yanning could wait for instructions, he quickly ordered someone to open the Accord, which had the best view, and said to His Majesty, "Yan Ning did not know that His Majesty was coming today and was not prepared. His Majesty will not leave the palace easily. There are many people in this hall, so it is better to talk to Yan Ning."

Sit down in Yage and your Majesty can have a nice talk with Yan Ning."

The chief eunuch who was following the Lord immediately followed, "Your Majesty, I didn't make many arrangements when I left the palace today. I feel that the princess' arrangements are very appropriate."

"Okay." It can be seen that the Lord is in a very good mood. "The second princess said that Yan Ning has always been appropriate, so let's do this."

After the Lord entered the Accord first, Ye Feiwei and Ling Puyu said goodbye to Kang Yanning and made an appointment to get together another day.

Kang Yanning smiled and said, "I originally wanted to make an appointment with my sisters to discuss important matters today. Let's get together tomorrow."

The two nodded and made an appointment, then turned around and left.

The Holy Lord came to Kang Yanning after leaving the palace. She did not dare to hide such an important matter, so she quickly sent someone to invite King Kang to accompany him. King Kang arrived within a moment after receiving the news.

King Kang looked a little solemn: "Yan Ning, do you know why the Holy One is here?"

Kang Yanning thought of the Third Prince and the Third Prince following behind the Lord, and shook her head, "I didn't say anything, but Yan Ning guessed that someone might have told the Lord something. The Lord came to take a look."

King Kang pushed the door open with Kang Yanning and walked in.

Before King Kang could salute, the Holy Emperor personally pulled him over and said, "Bo Rong has raised a good daughter!"

King Kang looked helpless, "Your Majesty, you don't know that Yan Ning's temper has become wilder due to being pampered by me. She has become even more lawless after coming to Kyoto."

The Holy Master patted his hand, "Yan Ning is very good. Look, she is competing with those students here, and no one can beat her. When I came to see her, she said that the women of the Wei Dynasty were no worse than the men.

Okay! She looks like you, very much like you."

When King Kang heard this, he looked at his daughter differently. In Yucheng, Kang Yanning only went to the house to build tiles, and in Kyoto he was away from home all day long. He didn't know that his daughter was so capable now.

The Holy Father then smiled and said, "The world now belongs to young people. We are already old."

"My father is in the prime of life, but he is always old." Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, the eldest prince also said, "In autumn this year, we even hunted a wolf."

"You're not old anymore. You've all grown up, and each of you has a big heart. Don't you wish I could leave as soon as possible?" The Holy Master was still smiling, as if he said it casually, but everyone immediately fell silent.

The eldest prince frowned in annoyance. Ever since the last time the Holy One told him about colluding with foreign ministers, he had completely lost his Sacred Heart. Whatever he said now, the Holy One would stab him, especially in front of outsiders.

The sixth prince is the most favored son of the Holy Emperor. When his elder brothers were fighting, they didn't even bother to take him with him. But now he is the safest. He also joked, "My eldest brother has been married for a year, so hurry up and raise a child."

I know my father’s good intentions for us brothers.”

The eldest prince and the third prince, who are from the same mother, will definitely not see the youngest son of a favorite concubine sitting on top of their brothers. "What do you say, sixth brother? Do you want to start a family and start a business now?"

The smoke between these princes was rising one after another, but it had nothing to do with the Kang family. Prince Kang tasted his daughter's snack from Yanyulou as if he didn't hear anything. Kang Yanning would not participate, and would only secretly look at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with his peripheral vision.

His Highness the Prince was only peeling the batan wood seriously, turning a deaf ear to the fighting skills of these brothers. He lowered his head, exposing his neck under the collar, and his peaceful expression made Kang Yanning feel a little at ease.

"Okay!" The Holy One finally became impatient. "It took a lot of effort to bring you out today. If you continue to argue, you will all go back."

The princes immediately shut up, no one wanted to displease the Holy One.

The Holy Master started talking again, "This Yanyu Tower is Yan Ning's business. What are Yan Ning's plans?"

She was so sleepy that she sent him a pillow. Kang Yanning immediately became energetic and said, "Yanning has already thought about returning to the Holy Spirit. Yanning wants to turn Yanyu Building into a elegant residence?"

"Oh? Yashe?" Sheng Shang became interested.

"Yan Ning wants to set up four rankings in this misty rain building. They will compete in chess, calligraphy and painting, and the four arts of gentlemen. Weekly competitions will be held every week, and the winners will compete in monthly competitions every month. The winners of monthly competitions will compete in seasonal competitions every quarter, and the final decision will be made.

Top of the year.”

The Holy Emperor raised his eyebrows, "Yan Ning has a good plan, and the winner will definitely be the best among the four arts of a gentleman."

Kang Yanning agreed, "Of course. To become the number one in the year, you must break through the siege."

"Then what?" the Holy Master suddenly asked.

"What are the rewards for these people after they become the top one?"

Kang Yanning was asked a question that was puzzling. The Lord seemed to have something on his mind. She secretly looked at the prince and saw him pointing upwards with a finger.
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