Who Cares

126

Chapter 126 Gaffe
Xu Yayan never expected that Guan Suyi would recognize her identity, but she thought left and right, and still not remember when and where they had intersect, so she had to give up. Before this, she had also imagined what Guan shi look like and what her temperament would be, and when she really saw her, she finally felt relieved. She was so gorgeous and flamboyant, if she was really an impetuous person like the rumor, there was no need for deep friendship.

How could Guan Suyi not notice the coldness in her tone? If it was in the past, she would have understandingly and tactfully walked away without speaking, but today she smiled and shoved in front of her face and continued to talk, “It turned out to be Master Xu’s masterpiece, do you have any extra manuscripts? Can you lend me a look?”

Xu Yayan still had the same gentle and courteous look, took out a fragrant book from the box by her side and handed it over, “There happened to be the last one, then I will give it to sister to read. If sister has any advice, you can look for me to discuss it.”

“Alright, I will read it carefully and give advice one by one.” In her previous life, Guan Suyi, who lived quietly in Cangzhou, devoted all her remaining vitality to study, especially the works of the Xu family, which she read every day and was familiar with it. Combining the viewpoints of “Mencius’s Confucianism” and “Zisi’s Confucianism” to interpret and decompose them, and then wrote articles to refute them one by one.

Started over again in this life, if really want to talk about the level of knowledge, Xu Guangzhi might not be her opponent. This “advice” was not a rhetoric, but the truth. However, it angered the students who had read Master Xu’s masterpieces and respected him as a teacher, even more so Xu Yayan, who was very unhappy.

“Miss Guan, if you have time to talk nonsense here, why not go to the main hall and apologize to Master Lu?” A handsome nobleman said coldly.

“Yeah, although Emperor Teacher and Chief of Ceremonies have already apologized on your behalf, but after all it’s not as sincere as you personally go. Your Guan family originally a family of benevolence, but didn’t expect to start bullying others after you move up in the world, people today are treacherous, public morals are degenerating everyday.” Another person was filled with righteous indignation.

“My grandfather and father have apologized on my behalf? When and where?” Guan Suyi finally showed a solemn expression.

“At the beginning of the literary gathering, in front of all the students at the gate of Jueyin Temple.” Xu Yayan advised, “Miss Guan, Emperor Teacher and Chief of Ceremonies are both the backbone of the country and well-known figure in the literary world. I hope you will think twice in the future, and don’t burden their official reputation.”

Guan Suyi smiled instead of being angry, looked around at everyone and said slowly, “I have one doubt in my mind, can you please answer me? Virtue and talent, which one is more important? Which is the first and which is the second?”

“Confucius said: ‘A great horse is not praised for its strength, but its virtue.’  He placed more emphasis on virtue even on horses, so what about people? He also said ‘The Constant Mean is also virtue, and it’s the most important’! it can be seen that the essence of Confucianism is all in the words “Constant Mean”, which is the supreme virtue, so Confucianism should be based on virtue, take virtue as the foundation, and knowledge is the second.” Xu Yayan talked eloquently.

Guan Suyi nodded and said, “That’s right. Master Lu has talent but no virtue, he hampered the students’ progress, so he was persuaded to resign, where did I do wrong? My grandfather’s and father’s apology, and I will take it back on their behalf.” She smiled slightly, then politely said, “Persons who walk different paths cannot make plans together. Since you all pay more attention to learning and do not ask about morality, then I will leave.”