After returning home from the imperial city, Song Mu gradually came to terms with what he said to Master Han.
This human-monster fight is an incredible proposal in itself, and the bargaining chip offered by the monster race is actually a shame to the human race.
Your Majesty had the intention to prevent this situation, but that was just the siren's plan, but he didn't expect that many poets were not united.
If it weren't for the majesty of the dynasty, perhaps these poets would have personally agreed.
And in the end, when His Majesty personally came out to initiate negotiations, the entanglement between Shi Zong and the imperial court was probably more intriguing.
But now it seems that Song Mu can only follow the trend. Fortunately, he is not completely swayed, and he can only take one step at a time.
The most important thing for Song Mu now is to digest the power in his body and strive to break through the bottleneck as soon as possible.
Now, the news about the competition is gradually spreading. People have different opinions on it, and various poetry families have already begun preparations.
In order to successfully retrieve these poems, the Shizong family almost always selected the best from each level.
Among them, the arrangement of the Du Shi Sect is the most surprising, because this time, the person dispatched by the Du Shi Sect is actually Du Feiying.
They want to use Du Feiying to participate in a competition to regain the annotated manuscript of Du Shizong's "Three Officials and Three Farewells".
This kind of great article attracted the attention of the Du Shi Sect, and it also made Du Feiying the most powerful person among the geniuses in the entire competition.
Du Feiying also chose the opportunity to return to Chang'an after receiving the order from the sect.
On this day, Song Mu was lecturing in the East Palace, but he heard that the princess came to visit the prince. When Song Mu was reviewing articles in Nuan Pavilion, a man pushed in the door.
It was Du Feiying.
Seeing Song Mu in the room, Du Feiying stepped forward and offered his hands.
"Master Song, long time no see."
Song Mu also stood up quickly, now held his hands, looked at the other party and said.
"It turned out to be General Du. Today this is..."
Du Feiying smiled and explained.
"The princess and I came to pay our respects to the Queen Mother, but it happened that the princess and Her Highness were talking, and I heard that Master Song gave a lecture in the East Palace, so I came to pay a visit."
Saying this, Du Feiying glanced at Song Mu, and a surprised look appeared on his face.
"In just one year, I think Mr. Song's current state seems to be reaching a higher level."
Song Mu also quickly handed over his hand. Reading the "Three Character Classic" before had really given Song Mu a lot of insights. Song Mu also took advantage of that opportunity to make more use of it. Although he failed to break through the realm as he wished, his strength also increased.
Now Song Mu is still trying to use this "Three Character Classic" to release his literary power, which can be considered as some experience.
However, even if this is the case, everyone who knows that Song Mu's realm has improved, everyone has a look of surprise, and sometimes even exclaims, sighing to himself.
"It's just a coincidence. General Du, you came back this time for the purpose of fighting with the demon clan, right?"
Du Feiying nodded slightly when he heard this, looked up at Song Mu, and then said in a deep voice.
"This matter has no choice, and I have no choice but to accept the order to regain the poems of my ancestors for the sect."
Song Mu was surprised when he heard this. It seems that Du Feiying is also unwilling?
"I have been entangled in affairs in Western Xinjiang, and this competition seems weird. I wonder what Lord Song thinks?"
"Song actually feels that there is something wrong with it, but the things that the demon tribe took out are too precious after all."
Du Feiying also nodded, but this time he stopped discussing the matter and just looked at Song Mu and said.
"Now that the matter has been finalized, we can't do anything. However, I heard that Mr. Song is also going with us, so I think we can think about it first."
Song Mu raised his head and cupped his hands.
"Appreciate further details."
Du Feiying straightened his back and his aura became much calmer. He waved a barrier before looking at Song Mu and said.
"Sir Song, I don't know how dangerous this fight will be, and I can't say what the situation will be like. However, Brother Song is going with me this time. If there are any changes, please help me, Li Du Shizong, first."
"Of course, if we can help Mr. Song regain the "Water Melody Song Tou", we will do our best."
Hearing this, Song Mu frowned slightly.
This time, it sounded like Du Feiying was talking about personal matters, but since he was also an elder of two sects, this might be regarded as an exchange of interests.
"This matter...if there is really something Song can do, he will not back down."
Song Mu thought for a moment and then responded like this. Du Feiying immediately smiled and nodded, and then spoke.
"I heard that Mr. Song has written a lot of Jiudou poems in recent years, but I hope to see it with my own eyes someday."
Du Feiying cupped his hands and said, Song Mu nodded silently.
It seemed that they had reached a deal, so the two of them ended the conversation. Watching Du Feiying leave, Song Mu let out a sigh of relief.
Du Feiying used his identity as an elder to get himself involved.
However, if it is not a big problem, Song Mu does not intend to get involved too much.
What I need to know this time is why the East China Sea Monster Clan asked me to go there by name.
Regarding this transaction, Song Mu didn't take it too seriously. He just took the time to break through the realm and strive to increase his strength before that day came.
On this day, Song Mu closed his eyes and meditated at home. After a long time, he sighed slightly, opened his eyes and stood up.
Song Mu had been trying for a long time, but he could not break through this last level of shackles.
Seeing that the night outside was dim at the moment, Song Mu simply got up and went out. Suddenly, he saw the candlelight in Song Huaitong's room in the side room.
Song Mu pushed the door open and walked in. Song Huaitong was putting down the brush in his hand. Seeing Song Mu's arrival, he spoke at this moment.
"Father, have you rested yet?"
Song Mu nodded and stepped forward, only to see Song Huaitong put away a book in a hurry. Seeing this, Song Mu smiled slightly and said.
"Huai Tong, a gentleman is magnanimous."
Song Huaitong pursed his lips, and then took out the book in his hand. Song Mu took it and saw that it was the book of poems he had published.
Seeing that Song Mu had caught him, Song Huaitong was thinking about how to explain when he heard Song Mu ask.
"You stayed up late at night just to read this book?"
Song Huaitong was silent and said softly.
"Father, forgive me. My classmates in the government school all said that I am a child of a wealthy family and I should have a lot of experience in literature. Even if your classmates are in the realm of children, the elders in the family often teach poetry, so I...
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Song Mu was speechless when he heard this. As a lecturer in the East Palace, although he urged his two sons to study on weekdays, he did not treat them with the heart of a noble family.
Song Mu originally wanted to wait until Song Huaitong took the next step with this Song family's method. However, seeing Song Huaitong's actions, the depression in Song Mu's heart was temporarily dissipated.
However, Song Mu suddenly had a thought in his heart and asked this time.
"Do you have any feelings after reading these poems?"
Song Huaitong shook his head, but at the age of ten he was still very vague about these things, but at this moment he saw Song Mu stepping forward and writing down lines of text.
Looking carefully, it turned out to be the "Three Character Classic". Song Huaitong didn't know. His father and mother had taught it to him when he was young. Why did his father write this article today instead of the poems in the poetry album?
Song Mu stopped writing after a moment, raised his head and asked.
"Huai Tong, what do you remember from this article?"
Song Huaitong was stunned and said that this article talked about astronomy, all things, and the rise and fall of history. Song Mu's expression showed no movement, and his voice became quieter.
Song Mu looked at Song Huaitong, suddenly feeling something in his heart at this moment, then sat down aside and said softly.
"The true meaning of this is actually in the first sentence."
"Huai Tong, please read it once for your father."
Song Huaitong was silent, picking up the scroll and chanting softly, but suddenly he found that the words on the paper were flowing with light, and his mind became clear. He was about to turn around to talk to Song Mu, but saw that Song Mu had already closed his eyes.
Wen Li, who is rarely seen through ordinary people, was running around in the room at the moment.