Chapitre 72: Back to Scholar’s Tower
Mo Qingkuang's words awakened the two men.
Indeed, he was just a teenager, albeit extremely intelligent for his age, but still only at the level of a martial master. What more could be expected of him, to analyze such useful information from some glorified rumors?
Regardless of whether Wang Hua was actually problematic, it was indeed necessary to investigate further. What Mo Qingkuang said was not without merit, almost every aspect could be traced, but it had been overlooked by these supposedly clever individuals.
The two exchanged glances, seeing in each other's eyes both appreciation for Mo Qingkuang and astonishment at his words.
Dean Hua and Zheng Tao had been friends for many years, and with just a glance, they could understand each other's thoughts. Immediately, they nodded in agreement: "Qingkuang, what you said makes sense. I will re-investigate, and if it turns out to be true, you will have made a great contribution to Tianxuan!"
"Thank you for Dean Hua's trust." Momo Qingkuang respectfully nodded. Dean Hua didn't say much more, waving his hand, his figure suddenly disappeared. Finally, only Mo Qingkuang and Zheng Tao remained in the space.
"Qingkuang, you're not really trying to retaliate against Wang Yu, are you?" Zheng Tao frowned. Regarding Mo Qingkuang's disposition, he always felt that this was a child who centered everything around himself.
If he were truly devoted to Tianxuan, he would exhaust all efforts to uncover traitors for the empire, and Zheng Tao could confirm that Mo Qingkuang did not yet have such a sense of belonging.
Mo Qingkuang shook his head: "Retaliate against him? He's not even worth it. If you don't believe me, Teacher, I'm sure Dean Hua will have an answer soon. You..."
Zheng Tao knew that Mo Qingkuang didn't say the last sentence, "You'll regret it."
Last time, when he arranged Tian Sheng to deal with Lin Yang, Momo Qingkuang said this.
The fact proved that Momo Qingkuang was right, and he did regret it.
If it weren't for his full confidence in Tian Sheng, why would he let Lin Yang defeat Tian Sheng by surprise, and then have no backup plan?
Lin Yang's display of power on the exam stage would have caused great embarrassment to Tianxuan if Mo Qingkuang hadn't outwitted him, and it would have been too late to regret it.
Seeing Mo Qingkuang's intentions, Zheng Tao inexplicably gained a little more confidence in him.
He nodded and said, "Well, let's just wait for Dean Hua's results then." "But you must not let anyone else know about this matter, it's serious. You understand, right?" Zheng Tao reminded him solemnly.
"Disciple understands."
"Well, then go out. Your family members will probably arrive in the capital tomorrow, just in time for them to see you riding through the streets." Zheng Tao waved his hand, and Mo Qingkuang reappeared at the top floor of the Scholar's Tower.
He looked up, and most of the people were still there, with only Wang Yu missing. The seats of Zheng Tao and Dean Hua on the stage were also empty.
Mo Qingkuang couldn't help but quietly breathe a sigh of relief. In just a short time, his mood fluctuated like a roller coaster.
First, both deans favored him and entertained the idea of taking him as a disciple. Then, because of the name he mentioned, he almost incurred their wrath.
Finally, through careful analysis, he saved his life and even regained favor with the two big shots. "I'm too troubled..." Mo Qingkuang sighed in his heart.
Actually, Mo Fan was clear about the evidence of Wang Hua's collusion and the contacts behind it. Not having Mo Qingkuang reveal it was to prevent Zheng Tao and Dean Hua from becoming suspicious.
It's easy to create an intelligent child, but intelligence alone cannot uncover everything about those people in power. If things beyond one's capability can still be achieved, then it's not something a child prodigy can explain.
Therefore, letting Dean Hua and the others investigate on their own and just providing new perspectives would actually yield better results.
"Mo Qingkuang, you're back! Were you taken away by the two deans just now?" Tang Yu approached excitedly as soon as he saw Mo Qingkuang return.
"Yeah, the two deans talked to me for a while," Mo Qingkuang nodded.
"Haha, I knew it. So, have you chosen to follow one of the deans as your master?"
Tang Yu held up his wine glass. "Let me tell you, since you're the martial arts champion, you should logically follow Dean Zheng."
Mo Qingkuang shook his head. "Hmm, you're right."
The matter wasn't settled yet, so he couldn't say more to avoid complications.
"Oh? Then there must be other arrangements. By the way, when you were away, did you see Wang Yu's face when he left? It was like a pig's liver. With Prime Minister Wang Hua's lifelong reputation, how did he end up with such a grandson?" Tang Yu wasn't very clever, but he was someone who understood boundaries. Knowing it wasn't convenient to reveal more, he swiftly changed the subject.
"That's really a pity," Mo Qingkuang shrugged noncommittally. Wang Hua's lifelong reputation was probably going to be ruined soon.
If Dean Hua and Zheng Tao uncover Wang Hua's true situation, the entire Wang family in the capital will probably suffer a catastrophe, and Wang Hua's lifelong reputation will likely be overshadowed by infamy.
At this moment, the crowd surrounded Mo Qingkuang like stars surrounding the moon, led by Han Yan'er, they began to toast Mo Qingkuang.
"Congratulations to the martial arts champion for surpassing the literary champion!"
Although it was just a jest, in fact, Mo Qingkuang's deeds tonight...
Including winning the title of martial arts champion and surpassing the literary champion Wang Yu with his essay 'Love for the Lotus', including sparking a dispute between the two deans over teaching authority.
These stories would spread throughout the Tianxuan Empire overnight!
Mo Qingkuang would also become the first martial arts champion in the history of Tianxuan to surpass the literary champion with his literary talent.
"Mo... Mo Qingkuang." After everyone had finished toasting and dispersed after a long time of camaraderie, Han Yan'er approached Mo Qingkuang shyly, her bright eyes looking at him somewhat expectantly.
"Yeah, Princess, what do you command?" Mo Qingkuang raised an eyebrow and smiled.
Han Yan'er looked at him deeply, and with some anticipation, she asked, "So, you have literary talent, huh? Then those rumors about you before... those..."
Mo Qingkuang immediately understood upon hearing her words, it turns out it was because of this essay 'Love for the Lotus' that she began to doubt the authenticity of the intelligence.
An opportunity presented itself!
"Mm-hmm, those reports are all true," Mo Qingkuang's gaze suddenly became profound.
"What?" Han Yan'er exclaimed in surprise. Why did Mo Qingkuang admit it?
"Yes! Bullying men and women, driving away teachers, and being incompetent, all those rumors are true," Mo Qingkuang's tone gradually became somber.
Just as Han Yan'er was becoming more and more disappointed, Mo Qingkuang sparked her new hope with a complex sigh.
"Alas —but I didn't want this either. My Mo family has been passed down for thousands of years, and now it's in ruins. Internal turmoil is constant, and external enemies are watching closely. If I were to reveal my talents too early, I might... not have lived long enough to meet you," Mo Qingkuang's tone carried a sense of helplessness, as if mixed with the bitterness of bearing a bad reputation for over a decade.
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