It turns out that the area of this inn is not small. The backyard is not just one courtyard, but is divided into several small courtyards, similar to the separate private rooms in the previous life.
Turning from the corridor, Su Yizhao saw a pavilion in front of him. There were already many people sitting inside.
Su Yizhao only felt that there was a lot of noise behind her. When she turned her head, she saw everyone behind her following her step by step. She couldn't help crying or laughing.
These people were much more concerned than her client.
But her eyes immediately fell on the people sitting in the pavilion. They were all elderly people with a strong scholarly air, perhaps some famous Confucianists.
"Hey! This Meng Lingxi is really well prepared! He even invited these people over?"
Su Yijue's voice rang in Su Yizhao's ears, causing Su Yizhao to look at him immediately.
Seeing the confusion in Su Yizhao's eyes, Su Yijue introduced: "The man wearing the long indigo coat is named Lu Zhongbo. He is a very famous calligrapher in this dynasty. I have practiced his calligraphy before, and it has been widely circulated.
wide."
Su Yizhao was a little surprised. Is there still a calligraphy competition today?
"But don't think that he is only accomplished in calligraphy. In fact, he is also very proficient in poetry and poetry."
Su Yizhao nodded, and then looked at this person. Knowing Tianming's age, he was very kind.
"The one on the right is named Lu Chengtao, a person from Beiyuan Prefecture. He has a good reputation as a civil servant and is preparing for next year's general examination. He is very knowledgeable and was ranked 22nd in the previous provincial examination."
Su Yijue whispered, Su Yizhao's expression remained as usual, but the expression of Su Yiliang, who was walking not far behind the two of them, changed.
He also heard Su Yijue's introduction. It seemed that Meng Lingxi was determined to use Su as a stepping stone.
"The one in the middle has a somewhat older background. This person is Lord Wen Jijiewen, who has just taken up his official position in the Imperial Academy."
Su Yizhao was a little surprised. Why did he even invite officials who had already served in the imperial court? What on earth is Meng Lingxi doing?
"The background is not small!" Su Yizhao could only whisper.
"This time something is beyond my expectation. You should be careful." Su Yijue suddenly said seriously.
Su Yizhao snorted coldly, "This is a joke."
Su Yijue might have been building momentum for her before, but now the situation is probably beyond Su Yijue's control.
Meng Lingxi must have played a role in promoting this incident, otherwise these people would not be invited to the evaluation.
Su Yiliang's brows furrowed tightly. When the matter reached this point, Su Yizhao was pushed to the forefront.
If they lose, it will achieve the reputation of the Meng family. This is to announce to the world that the Meng family is about to rise.
In this competition, Su Yizhao and Su Shi will become each other's first stepping stone.
Su Yizhao, I'm afraid I'm going to be riding a tiger this time.
Since the other party can invite so many great scholars to come and judge, it shows that he is very confident in his own knowledge!
Su Yijue introduced two other people to Su Yizhao, both of whom were well-known.
"Well? The one sitting with his back to us is Meng Lingxi who invited you to compete."
Su Yizhao followed Su Yijue's voice and looked around. The man's back was facing her, and his face could not be seen clearly.
However, he is quite tall, and judging from his manners and manners, he is a handsome gentleman.
It's a pity that this approach makes people dislike it because it is too utilitarian.
She had heard Su Yijue say before, "This man is only seventeen years old, and he is still a young man."
If you want the Meng family to rise again, it has nothing to do with Su Yizhao. But if you want to step on her to become famous, then she won't like it.
She will never take this fight lightly.
Su Yizhao and his party soon arrived at the pavilion. The young man with his back to them quickly turned his head when he heard the footsteps.
His eyes first fell on Su Yizhao. Although he had never met Su Yizhao, his intuition told him that the person in front of him was.
"Mr. Meng!" Su Yijue saluted with a slight smile on his face.
Su Yizhao also bowed and then looked at the young man in front of him.
She originally thought that this man should be a sophisticated and calculating person, but she didn't expect that at first glance, he had a plain face, clear eyes, and a calm air.
But no matter what, Su Yizhao's first impression of him was what he had guessed before, and it was difficult to change it.
"Fifth Young Master Su! Sixth Young Master, Seventh Young Master!" Meng Lingxi first returned the greetings to the three of them, and then turned his attention to Su Yizhao.
He had heard a lot of rumors about Su Yizhao during this period. Some of them said that Su Yizhao was a child prodigy, and some said that Su Yizhao was the reincarnation of the Luo Shen. Anyway, he had both talent and appearance.
When I saw him today, talent and learning aside, his appearance was not exaggerated at all.
Especially Su Yizhao just smiled slightly at this moment and didn't say much, looking very cold and noble.
"Mr. Wen, I'm really surprised to see you here." After the three of them were led to the others, Su Yijue took the lead in saluting and greeting.
"It's the fifth young man from the Su family. I heard that there will be a literary competition today, so I came here to watch. I didn't expect that the one competing would be you, the children of the Su family."
As he spoke, he waved his hand and said, "I have retired to the official position now. Just call me Wen Shibo."
Unexpectedly, Su Yijue and Mr. Wen were still familiar with each other. Su Yizhao thought in his heart that the two of them were not just acquainted with each other.
Su Yizhao and Su Yiliang also hurriedly stepped forward to salute and said, "Students pay homage to Mr. Wen!"
"No need to be polite! You and the five boys can just call me Wen Shibo."
Wen Jijie looked at Su Yizhao as he spoke, "Are you the Su Yizhao who is going to participate in the literary fight this time?"
Su Yizhao took a step forward and replied: "It's the student!"
"Mr. Meng has often struggled with humanities these days and has made rapid progress. I heard that you have always been at the top of the monthly and quarterly rankings in Fengtian Academy. You are both the proud sons of heaven. I am here to bear witness this time.
It’s a good chance to catch a glimpse of the child prodigy.”
Su Yizhao immediately said shyly: "It doesn't always top the list. Wen Shibo was so complimentary. It's an honor for me to have you as my witness. If I can get your advice again, I will definitely benefit a lot from you."
Wen Jijie was a little surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect that at such a young age, this child could speak impeccably and his attitude was quite humble. He couldn't help but take a high look.
Su Yizhao and the others then exchanged greetings with others before taking their seats.
"Xiaosheng, I would like to apologize to Mr. Su Qi first!" Only then did Meng Lingxi have the opportunity to speak to Su Yizhao alone.
"Originally, the Seventh Young Master was about to end. I was afraid that because he was studying hard at home, it was Xiao Sheng's fault that he disturbed the Young Master's purity for his own selfish reasons."
Meng Lingxi's attitude was very sincere and he even made a big gesture.
Do you still know that you are disturbing my purity? Su Yizhao snorted coldly in his heart, but he couldn't do it on his face.
She immediately stood up and returned the salute, and then said: "Mr. Meng, what you said is serious. This is a mutual discussion between literati, which is of great benefit to you and me. My teacher often said that you can't do anything behind closed doors. This time I happened to discuss knowledge with Mr. Meng. It will definitely