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    Xiao Ling ignored An Junwang''s livid expression and entered the Hanlin Academy.


    He had taken two days off, and there was a small pile of official documents on his desk. He nced through them and found it manageable. He could probably finish them by noon.


    Starting tomorrow, he had to resume teaching the Crown Prince. He needed toe up with some topics for the Crown Prince, but this wouldn''t take too long either.


    In any case, he would be able to start on time.


    However, what no one expected was that just as he finished dealing with his current tasks, Reading-in-Waiting Yang handed him a new assignment.


    It was to write a eulogy for thete Emperor, to be used for a sacrificial ceremony.


    This was a task that the Hanlin Chancellor, Lord Han, had given to Reading-in-Waiting Yang, but thetter was toozy to do it, so he approached Xiao Ling.


    It had been a while since Reading-in-Waiting Yang had bullied Xiao Ling. Firstly, he was still recovering from his serious injuries andcked energy. Secondly, Xiao Ling had an undefeated confrontation with Grand Preceptor Zhuang at the entrance of Hanlin Academy. Thirdly, it was said that Marquis Xuanping had personally gone to the countryside to pick-up Xiao Ling.


    Considering all these factors, most people no longer dared to easily provoke Xiao Ling. However, some people had a certain stubbornness deep down,monly known as forgetting the pain after the wound healed.


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang happened to be one of them.


    He shouted, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up! Haven''t you written one or seen one before? If you don''t know, go look it up yourself! The archives have eulogies from previous years!"


    Xiao Ling nced at Reading-in-Waiting Yang with a hint of coldness in his eyes.


    Just that seemingly casual gaze made Reading-in-Waiting Yang''s heart skip a beat.


    Was it just an illusion?


    Why did it feel like he was being targeted by a venomous snake?


    As Reading-in-Waiting Yang looked at Xiao Ling again, thetter had already returned to his usual cold and indifferent demeanor.


    Xiao Ling understood that he wouldn''t satisfy Reading-in-Waiting Yang unless he wrote the eulogy for thete Emperor two or three dozen times. He wouldn''t even nce at it; he would make him rewrite it over and over again.


    If it were in the past, he wouldn''t have cared.


    A person like him, someone who should have died in a big fire a long time ago, what right did he have to care about his own fate?


    But now——


    If he didn’t fare well, there would be people who worry.


    Xiao Ling turned and returned to his office.


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang sneered coldly, "I knew it. You''re just a lucky dog, a cripple from the countryside. Do you really think those high-ranking people above you actually care about you?"


    Perhaps the previous look in Xiao Ling''s eyes made Reading-in-Waiting Yang extremely ufortable. He made things difficult for Xiao Ling the entire morning, making him rewrite the eulogy countless times. Finally, when it seemed ready to be submitted, he picked up the first one Xiao Ling wrote and said, "I think this one is the best."


    Xiao Ling left in silence.


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang disdainfully sneered and then took a neatly written eulogy to Lord Han''s office.


    Upon seeing this beautifully written piece, Lord Han couldn''t help but show a trace of satisfaction, "This... is Xiao Ling''s handwriting, isn''t it?"


    Throughout the entire Hanlin Academy, Xiao Ling''s calligraphy was the most outstanding, surpassing even that of An Junwang.


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang ttered, "My handwriting is not good, so I had him transcribe a copy."


    Transcribing didn''t count as a great aplishment; the true skilly in writing a poignant and moving eulogy.


    "Well, these lines are well-written." Lord Han praised generously.


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang was overjoyed.


    However, his joy was short-lived. Lord Han''s smile froze on his face, "Did you really write this?"


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang, immersed in his self-imagined praises, didn''t notice Lord Han''s expression, "This lower official wrote it."


    Lord Han pped the eulogy onto the table with a loud sound!


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang was startled, "Lord, Lord Han?"


    Lord Han angrily said, "Reading-in-Waiting Yang, are you seeking death? How dare you insult thete Emperor''s taboo name!"


    "The... thete Emperor''s taboo name?" Reading-in-Waiting Yang was bewildered and quickly took a look at the eulogy.


    The eulogy indeed mentioned thete Emperor''s taboo name, but it wasn''t the formal name but rather his childhood name. It appeared in a couplet with a contrasting structure, and coincidentally, it was ced in the part that conveyed contrast. Therefore, upon closer analysis, it could indeed be seen as an insult to thete Emperor.


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang''s face instantly drained of color, and he said anxiously, "Lord Han! It wasn''t me! It was... it was Xiao Ling!"


    He almost revealed the fact that Xiao Ling wrote the eulogy but quickly corrected himself, "He must have made a mistake while transcribing!"


    Lord Han''s voice turned cold, "He is the top schr of thetest imperial examination. Would he make such a ridiculous mistake? Moreover, this sentence wouldn''t make sense without thete Emperor''s taboo name!"


    Indeed, this sentence was written so well, wlessly and smoothly. It would have been a perfect couplet if not for thete Emperor''s taboo name.


    No, to be exact, it was all thanks to thete Emperor''s childhood name.


    No, that wasn’t the point either!


    Xiao Ling was actually audacious enough to use thete Emperor''s taboo name in the couplet!


    He... he... He must have done it on purpose!


    Damn you, Xiao Ling!


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang was so furious that he felt his lungs were about to explode. At this critical moment, he didn''t care about the exposure of his ghostwriting. He cupped his hands and said, "Lord Han, to tell the truth, this eulogy was written by Xiao Ling! He... He wrote many of them! They were all on my desk! If you don''t believe me, this lower official can go and fetch them!"


    After speaking, he left the present eulogy on the table and hurriedly rushed out.


    However, to his despair, all the eulogies that were originally on his desk were nowhere to be found!


    He was in a state of panic, "What''s going on? Where are the eulogies written by Xiao Ling? Where are the dozens of papers? Where are they? Where are they?"


    At that moment, Chancellor Han''s attendant approached, "Reading-in-Waiting Yang, Lord Han wants you to go to his office and confront Xiao Ling."


    "Xiao Ling... Xiao Ling!" Reading-in-Waiting Yang gritted his teeth and stormed into Lord Han''s office. As soon as he entered, he pounced towards Xiao Ling, shouting, "Was it you? Was it you?!"


    Whether Xiao Ling was guilty or not was another matter, but Reading-in-Waiting Yang''s behavior, resembling that of a rabid dog, was certainly unbing of a Hanlin official.


    Chancellor Han furrowed his brow.


    Xiao Ling remained calm. Despite being the one with a limp, his posture was upright, resembling a towering pine tree, exuding a remarkable demeanor.


    On the other hand, Reading-in-Waiting Yang appeared even more disheveled and agitated.


    Reading-in-Waiting Yang was an experienced Hanlin official. He had passed the examination after his three-year term as a Hanlin bachelor, and his results were quite good; otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to stay in the Hanlin Academy.


    He was well aware of the grave offense it was to disrespect thete Emperor''s taboo name.


    He looked at Chancellor Han in panic, "Lord Han! Please believe me! It was his doing! It was him! He set me up!" <h4>Raz P.''s Thoughts</h4>


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