The best county magistrate

With Park Guk-chang's presence, the delegation moved a little faster and finally arrived in Huajing City on July 8th.

After some cumbersome formalities, the delegation moved into the state guesthouse, while the people sent by Wu Yi Guang were stationed outside the city.

Huajing City is worthy of being the capital of Northern Liao. After more than four hundred years of development, the population here is far beyond that of Shangjing City.

If I had to describe it in one word, it would be big.

Although there are still ten days to go before Queen Mother Jin's birthday, the entire Huajing City has already begun to immerse itself in a joyous atmosphere.

Colorful lanterns are hung in the streets and alleys, and the shops along the streets are filled with all kinds of goods.

The most discussed topic among the people of Northern Liao was the celebration of Queen Mother Jin’s 70th birthday.

"Master Xiao Yang, we are now in the Wenyuanji, a gathering place for scholars and talented people in Huajing City."

The person who spoke was Yelu Haowen, the Minister of Rites of Northern Liao. He was an official of Northern Liao who was responsible for receiving the Great Yan delegation. At this moment, he was accompanying Yang Xuanchen and Yu Wei to visit Huajing City.

Yang Xuanchen looked at the crowded Wenyuan Collection and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The scholars of this era all strive to stand out and have a career in the government, but how many of them can truly stay ahead of the trend?

All things are inferior except reading, what a joke.

Thinking of this, Yang Xuanchen sneered, shook his head, and took Yu Wei's hand and walked towards the depths of Wenyuanji.

The scholars and students around them looked at this perfect couple with curiosity.

"Look, this young man looks unfamiliar. Have you seen him before?" asked a bearded scholar.

The person next to him heard the voice and glanced in the direction of Yang Xuanchen, and his eyes were immediately attracted by Yu Wei.

"Beautiful! What a beautiful woman! I have thought of what to name our child."

Another scholar hit him with a punch, "Hush, keep your voice down, don't you see that the person following them is Yelu Shangshu?"

"My Chao, it really is Minister Yelu!" The bearded scholar exclaimed, "The one who can have Lord Yelu accompany him, can't he be from the Great Yan delegation?"

"What did you say? The Great Flame Mission?"

"Then, then this young man who looks like Bunny..."

"Poet Immortal Yang Xuanchen!"

As their discussions grew louder, more and more people in Wenyuanji cast their eyes towards Yang Xuanchen and his group.

It seemed that Yang Xuanchen was somewhat displeased with such a scene, and his sword-like eyebrows slightly frowned, "Minister Yelu, is my name so famous in your country?"

"Haha, Lord Xiao Yang, you don't know that your reputation has spread throughout the circle of scholars." Yelu Haowen complimented.

"The moon waxes and wanes, and people have joys and sorrows, separations and reunions. It is impossible to have everything in life."

"I was born to be useful, and I will come back after the money is gone."

"..."

"I am already familiar with Master Xiao Yang's eternal quatrains, and I even framed them in my study..."

Yang Xuanchen touched his nose awkwardly. He didn't expect that the poems he recited would be so highly praised in Northern Liao.

The discussions around her made Yu Wei feel proud from the bottom of her heart.

She first glared at a few girls who were winking at Yang Xuanchen, then turned her head slightly to glance at her man with a seductive look.

She put her hands around his arms and held him closer.

Yang Xuanchen was famous, well-educated, and his poetry and songs were unique in the world. He was also handsome and elegant, and was definitely the dream lover of all the girls.

But he is already taken, my, Yu Wei’s, man, so you sluts should forget about it.

"Master Xiao Yang, today happens to be the day when Mr. Tuoba is giving a lecture. Why don't we go a few steps inside?" Yelu Haowen suggested.

Yang Xuanchen nodded, and the few of them walked deeper into Wenyuanji.

However, at this moment, a discordant voice came into his ears.

"Humph, who does Yang Xuanchen think he is? There are so many talented students in my generation of Great Liao. If he dares to come to Wenyuanji, I will make him pay!"

A sharp voice sounded, attracting the attention of people around.

The person who spoke was a young man dressed in luxurious clothes. He was followed by several followers and seemed to be of high status.

There was obvious disdain and provocation in his eyes, and he was obviously dissatisfied with Yang Xuanchen.

Yang Xuanchen raised his eyebrows. He didn't want to cause unnecessary conflict in such an occasion.

But you can't not know who the other person is, otherwise when you want to deal with him, you won't even know who the other person is, which would be very embarrassing.

"Lord Yelu, who is this young man speaking?" he asked in a calm tone.

"It's the second son of the Ningguo family, Li Gongming."

Yelu Haowen wanted to step forward, but was stopped by Yang Xuanchen.

"Freedom of speech is his right. He is just expressing his opinion. Let him speak. It won't hurt me, haha."

After hearing his words, Yelu Haowen couldn't help but look at Yang Xuanchen differently.

He is worthy of being praised by Mr. Tuoba. This kind of mind is not something that ordinary scholars can have.

Li Gongming had his back to Yang Xuanchen and the others, and did not notice that his words were heard by others, and he was still talking nonsense.

However, as more and more people looked at him with warning expressions, he turned around abruptly.

Then he just stood there in a daze.

"Gongming greets Minister Yelu." He turned his gaze towards Yang Xuanchen, "I guess this is Lord Yang Xuanchen."

If Li Gongming's tone towards Yelu Haowen was still respectful, then his tone towards Yang Xuanchen was full of disdain and contempt.

What's more, there was a hint of lust and greed in the look he gave Yu Wei, which made Yang Xuanchen very unhappy.

“Gongming…”

Yelu Haowen had just started to speak when he was interrupted by Yang Xuanchen.

"Mr. Li, I just heard you say that you want to make me look bad?"

Yang Xuanchen's voice was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable majesty.

Li Gongming sneered. He did not take Yang Xuanchen seriously. After all, in Northern Liao, the status of his Ningguo family was very high.

"Yang Xuanchen, this is Bei Liao, not your Great Yan. There are many people who want to make you look bad, and I'm not the only one."

Seeing this, Yelu Haowen knew that if he did not intervene, things might get out of control.

He took a step forward and said in a deep voice: "Gongming, Lord Xiao Yang is an honored guest. I'm afraid your attitude is inappropriate."

Li Gongming glanced at Yelu Haowen, obviously not taking his words to heart.

"Master Yelu, this is a matter between Master Yang and me, you'd better not interfere."

Yu Wei held Yang Xuanchen's arm tightly, she could feel his anger.

But she also knew that Yang Xuanchen needed to maintain his image and could not argue with Li Gongming here.

"Meng De, there's no need to bother with this kind of person." Yu Wei said softly, trying to calm his anger.

But Li Gongming refused to give in. When he saw Yu Wei's beauty, he had evil thoughts in his mind.

"This girl must be the Tea Fairy. Instead of following someone like her, you might as well follow me. I promise to let you enjoy wealth and glory."

Yu Wei's face changed. She didn't expect Li Gongming to be so shameless.

A cold light flashed in Yang Xuanchen's eyes. If this boy said a few words to him, he could tolerate it, but if he was thinking about his woman, it would be a big deal.

With a slap, Li Gongming was hit hard in the ass.

"Boy, this slap is from Duke Ning to discipline you." Yang Xuanchen's voice turned cold. "You don't even understand that the mouth can cause trouble! Have you studied so hard that you can't even do it?"

Li Gongming was stunned by the sudden slap in the face, and his followers were also stunned. No one reacted for a while.

Yang Xuanchen slapped Li Gongming not only because of his disrespectful words, but also because he had evil intentions towards Yu Wei.

Seeing this, Yelu Haowen groaned inwardly. He knew that this conflict was inevitable, and Yang Xuanchen's slap was undoubtedly a loud slap in the face to the Ningguo family.

He hurried forward and tried to ease the situation: "Master Xiao Yang, Gongming is young and hot-tempered, and his words are offensive. I hope you can be magnanimous and not take it to heart with him."

However, a cruel look appeared on Li Gongming's face. He covered his face with his hands, his eyes full of anger and unwillingness.

"Yang Xuanchen, how dare you hit me? You are courting death!"

Yang Xuanchen sneered. He was not afraid of Li Gongming's threat.

"Crack!"

Yu Wei snuggled up to Yang Xuanchen, her beautiful eyes shining with excitement. This was the first time he had a conflict with someone for her.

Although my man doesn't know any martial arts, he fought so well just now. I love him so much.

The scholars and students around also began to whisper. They felt disgusted with Li Gongming's behavior and were also angry at Yang Xuanchen's actions.

The atmosphere in Wenyuanji became tense because of this sudden conflict.

Li Gongming's followers finally reacted and rushed forward to attack Yang Xuanchen.

Unexpectedly, a voice came from outside the crowd, "Stop!"