That day, Cheng Lixue met Emperor Cheng Ming after entering the palace. Emperor Cheng Ming's words were full of temptations. He knew that his current situation could be said to be extremely embarrassing.
Cheng Lixue also had a strong competitive spirit. He wanted to know how much Tang Jiuge's knowledge had improved over the years.
The masters and the mountain chiefs all breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that he had accepted the invitation.
They all felt that with Cheng Lixue here, the Imperial College would never lose.
During this time, Tang Miaoxin was busy embroidering Ning Guzhou's purse while treating Tang Jiuge.
Her medical skills are indeed very good. After a few days of treatment, Tang Jiuge's cough has improved a lot, and a trace of rosiness can be seen on his face.
Yu Han was so happy when he saw that Tang Jiuge was getting better. Every time he saw Tang Miaoxin, he always had a smile on his face.
Tang Miaoxin was worried that his jaw would drop laughing.
When she came to accompany Tang Jiuge that afternoon, he whispered: "Come with me to Mingyue Tower tomorrow."
Tang Miaoxin heard from Ning Changping in the past few days that someone challenged Cheng Lixue, but she didn't take it too seriously.
At this time, Tang Jiuge said this, and she realized: "Dad, are you the one who challenged Cheng Lixue?"
Tang Jiuge nodded: "Yes, he forced you to take the exam in Mingyue Tower before. Now that I'm back, let him take the exam again in public!"
"No one can bully my daughter. She just knows how to compose a few poems and write a few articles, so she calls herself a saint. She is so beautiful."
"Get ready. Tomorrow, dad will help you teach him a lesson in public and earn you the reputation of a saint."
Tang Miaoxin: "..."
She suddenly realized that she and her father also seemed to hold grudges.
She knew that Cheng Lixue was a time-traveler who could memorize many famous quotes throughout the ages and could also memorize articles by famous writers.
But apart from these, she was actually a little curious about how much knowledge he had.
It’s just that she herself is really not interested in becoming a saint at all!
She is such a vulgar person!
She whispered: "Dad, I don't want to be a saint!"
Tang Jiuge smiled lightly and said, "I know you are afraid of being burdened by your reputation, but if you have this reputation, Ning Jing will not dare to touch you easily."
Tang Miaoxin looked at Tang Jiuge in surprise.
He said warmly: "I can't stay in Dayan's capital for a long time. I also know that you are reluctant to leave Ning Guzhou and will not go back to dive with me."
Ning Guzhou has other ties in the capital. At the same time, he is also a man of personal ambition. It is impossible to abandon everything and follow Tang Miaoxin with him.
Tang Miaoxin has been thinking about how to tell him about this for the past few days, but she has never been able to find a suitable opportunity.
But he didn't expect that he could see all her thoughts clearly.
Her father really has an exquisite heart with seven orifices!
She whispered: "Dad, I..."
Tang Jiuge waved his hand to interrupt her: "I understand your thoughts. If it were me, I would prefer to be with the person I like."
"I owe you a lot. I shouldn't come back this time, because as long as I come back, I will put you in danger."
"But I can't control my selfishness. I want to see you."
Tang Miaoxin didn't know what to say for a moment. If she hadn't fallen in love with Ning Guzhou, she might have left with him without hesitation.
She whispered: "I am really happy that you are back. You let me know that I have a father who loves me in this world."
Tang Jiuge's eyes were gentle and kind, and he said warmly: "I'm very happy that you think so."
"It's just the trouble I've caused you, I'll try to eliminate it as much as possible."
"If you are willing to stay with Ning Guzhou, I hope you will stay with him happily."
"If he bullies you in the future, or if you no longer like him one day, you can go to Guiqian to find me."
"You can be tougher in front of Ning Guzhou in the future. You also have someone to back you up."
Tang Miaoxin threw herself into his arms: "Dad, my daughter is unfilial..."
"No, you're fine." Tang Jiuge gently stroked her hair and said, "I'm sorry for you."
The more he said this, the more Tang Miaoxin felt that he was a little selfish.
Tang Jiuge said softly: "Miaoxin, listen to dad, you need a great reputation now."
"This reputation must be so great that Ning Jing will be wary and not dare to attack you."
"After much thought, you already had a reputation as a talented woman in Mingyue Tower last time. What we have to do now is just to make your reputation more prominent."
"If I'm not wrong, Ning Guzhou is quite ambitious and must have other plans in Beijing."
"After I come to the capital, I will definitely catalyze the progress of all things, shorten Ning Jing's lifespan, and deepen the progress of Prince Dayan in seizing the throne."
"So Ning Guzhou will definitely speed up the pace. At this time, he will no longer hide his edge."
"And you also need to have the ability to match him. I don't want anyone to think that you are not worthy of him."
When Tang Miaoxin heard these words, she felt a little touched in her heart. She really didn't expect that Tang Jiuge would think about things so far-term.
She whispered: "Dad, I listen to you! Aren't you just following Cheng Lixue and becoming a new generation of saints? I can do that!"
Tang Jiuge chuckled: "You are so smart, you can definitely do it!"
The turmoil that Tang Jiuge stirred up in Beijing had already been reported to Emperor Cheng Ming.
Emperor Chengming called Cheng Lixue into the palace and asked directly: "How sure are you of winning against Tang Jiuge?"
Tang Jiuge's arrow seriously injured Emperor Cheng Ming, and the imperial doctor tried his best to relieve his fever.
He had been suffering from fever for the past few days, but today the fever finally subsided, but his complexion was still pale.
He was currently lying on the hospital bed, looking a little less majestic than usual, but even more gloomy.
Cheng Lixue replied: "The emperor is also aware of Tang Jiuge's talent."
"I was not his opponent more than ten years ago. He is obviously prepared this time. I have a 50% chance of winning at most."
Emperor Cheng Ming's eyes narrowed slightly: "You are the saint of my Dayan, you cannot be defeated by him no matter what."
"If you lose, I'm afraid Dayan's literary world will be greatly affected in the future."
Cheng Lixue narrowed her eyes slightly: "I know, I will try my best."
Emperor Cheng Ming glanced at him and said, "You don't have to worry too much. Although I can't kill him, I still have the ability to prevent him from entering Mingyue Tower."
The last words he spoke were filled with gnashing of teeth and hatred.
What happened that night was a lifelong humiliation for him.
Cheng Lixue glanced at Emperor Cheng Ming and bowed deeply to him: "Please, Your Majesty, let me compete with Tang Jiuge openly."
"I would like to ask the Emperor not to interfere in this matter."
Emperor Cheng Ming's eyes narrowed slightly: "Are you sure you can beat him?"
Cheng Lixue shook his head: "I just said, I am only 50% sure at most that I can beat him."