Book of Disaster

"No way, why does it feel a little off? Am I pretending too much?"

Bai Qi was completely confused.

If these people had some taste and could see that my poems are good, they would just praise them a few words. There would be no need for such a "shocked" expression, right?

However, what made Bai Qi even more jaw-dropping was yet to come.

"Meet the Little Saint of Literature!"

"Congratulations to Xiao Wensheng for turning words into scriptures and writing an article about the Book of Songs!"

"To be able to write such an article, you are already worthy of being called a saint! We were disrespectful before, please forgive me, little literary saint!"

"That's right. Compared with the little literary saint's writings, our poems are nothing but footprints in the mud, insignificant!"

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Inside the hall, all the civil servants who had challenged him before now bowed respectfully towards Bai Qi in front of the hall. The difference between their attitudes and respect was like heaven and earth.

Little literary saint?

Turn words into scriptures?

What is this? Are you sure?

It is enough to compliment him, he can bear it anyway, but what is the point of belittling himself? Do these people have masochistic tendencies?

Bai Qi was full of doubts and confused.

If he didn't know, he would even suspect that the civil servants in front of him were a different group from the previous ones.

"Haha, it seems that Xiao Wensheng himself doesn't know. Then, you can find out by looking at the pen in your hand."

At this time, a civil official who seemed to be of high status walked out of the line and spoke to Bai Qi.

Although Bai Qi was very young, just a child, and had no achievements, the civil official's attitude was extremely respectful, just like he was facing a respected literary master, which made people feel flattered.

Bai Qi subconsciously lowered his head, only to discover that the white jade python dragon pen in his hand that he was using to write was actually emitting golden light all over. It looked magnificent, and had a sacred flavor that he had not had before.

Looking closely, the white jade python dragon pen seemed to become as clear as crystal, and there seemed to be many tiny words and scriptures in the light.

——It’s like I’ve changed a pen, and the feeling it gives is completely different from before.

Seeing this scene, Bai Qi himself was stunned.

That's not right. He was just thinking about passing the test and showing off in front of everyone, but when he was writing a word, even his pen changed.

And what's the matter with turning words into scriptures?

Bai Qi suddenly felt that he seemed to have missed some very important information.

"Hahaha, what a great little literary saint! You didn't lie to me. Great poem, great poem!"

Seeing Bai Qi's silly look, especially the fact that everyone knew the truth but he was kept in the dark, the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty also laughed.

Bai Qi's reaction was completely natural, which was the expression that only a truly pure and innocent heart could produce. This made him like and admire Bai Qi even more.

"This is a true sacred poem, a true scorching sun hanging high in the sky, making all the stars pale in comparison. And today you are the scorching sun hanging high in the sky. This is truly a pleasant surprise today!"

"I have always been clear about rewards and punishments. Talents and masterpieces like this must be rewarded. My beloved, what do you think about this matter?"

The last sentence was directed at the dignified and elegant, noble and beautiful woman in a phoenix bridal cape and a crown, Concubine Zhao.

"Haha, I believe that Your Majesty has made a holy judgment."

Concubine Zhao smiled.

"Haha, good! Announcement, the youngest son of the Bai family will be rewarded with 10,000 taels of gold, 300 pieces of royal jade brocade, and the title of Viscount. He will also be allowed to work in the Hanlin Academy and can enter and leave the palace at will! - With your talent, you can also join the Hanlin Academy!"

Wow!

As soon as these words were spoken, His Highness and his ministers were in an uproar.

Although Bai Qi is from a noble family, he has never done anything. Yet today he was awarded the title of Viscount just for a poem. You have to know that this is a real title!

This is something that many children from wealthy families envy.

As for being in the Hanlin Academy and being able to enter and leave the palace freely...this is even more of a privilege.

Based on this point alone, Bai Qi obtained things that many great scholars, great scholars, and even court officials envied, which was enough to prove the emperor's love for Bai Qi.

This is the real hot new thing!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Bai Qi was not stupid either, and he quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

He didn't know anything else, but he could enter and leave the palace freely... This was a huge privilege, enough for him to show off.

In the hall, the imperial censors were hesitant to speak. Such an extraordinary reward was already beyond the rules. However, with Bai Qi's ability to transform words into scriptures, he could already be called a little literary saint. What was a Hanlin Academy member like that?

Since the censors remained silent, it was even harder for others to speak.

"but--"

However, the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in the hall suddenly changed his tone and his expression became much more serious, and the atmosphere in the hall also changed accordingly.

Bai Qi's heart skipped a beat. No way, could there be something fishy going on?

All I could hear was the majestic voice of the Yuan Emperor:

"I have always been clear about rewards and punishments. Those who have made contributions must be rewarded, and those who have made mistakes must be punished!"

Having said that, the Emperor of the Great Yuan Dynasty glanced at His Highness Bai Qi.

"It is true that Bai Qi is talented, but you entered without permission, trespassed into the Taishi Palace, and disrupted the royal banquet. You must be punished!"

"I know I was wrong!"

Bai Qi's heart trembled.

On the other side, other military officials were gloating when they heard the words, especially those who were at odds with the Bai family, who sneered.

As the saying goes, the power of heaven is unpredictable and serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. The father and son of the Bai family still underestimated the emperor's methods.

"It's good that you admit your mistakes. After all, our Great Yuan was founded on military power, and your father was also a military commander. Considering your young age, I will punish you by having you join the army in a month as a punishment and training for you. Don't do such abrupt things in the future!"

The Way of the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty.

"Yes!"

Bai Qi said hurriedly, but he felt more and more nervous in his heart, this person was not so easy to fool.

The generals around him turned pale with anger when they heard this.

"Your Majesty!"

At this moment, the Duke and important official who had previously exposed Bai Qi's identity as the youngest son of the Bai family and seemed to be hostile to the Bai family stood up.

This is not a punishment from the emperor; it is clearly a praise. Others may not understand it, but doesn’t he?

The Bai family is very powerful in the military, but has lacked successors in recent years. The main reason is that the Bai family is in a period of transition, and there has been no suitable and powerful heir to inherit the influence of the Bai family.

Your Majesty, this is not a punishment, it is clearly to protect him and the Bai family, right?

"What? Duke Ji, you want to get involved in such a trivial matter? Or do you think my words are useless?"

In the hall, the Emperor of the Great Yuan Dynasty looked cold and said in a cold voice.

The latter became silent and dared not say anything more.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your cultivation! I, your humble servant, would like to thank Your Majesty on behalf of my son."

Your Highness, Bai Qi's father Bai Shixiong also reacted, and hurriedly knelt on one knee, thanking him respectfully with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

There were also some sharp-eyed generals in the hall who immediately stepped forward to congratulate him:

"Congratulations, General Bai. Congratulations, General Bai. It looks like the Bai family has a successor!"

The atmosphere suddenly became much more lively, completely different from before.

Don't give face to the monk, give face to the Buddha. The youngest son of the Bai family has won the favor of the emperor, and I'm afraid he will become even more prosperous in the future.

At this time, Bai Qi was fully awake.

"Military? I'm actually going to join the military!"

He didn't want to join the army! But the king was not joking, and he had no choice.