I want to be innocent, but they don't allow me

Li Mu thought for a moment. Although he heard that they were going to a martial arts competition, so he could go there to recite poems and couplets, he was still puzzled.

"Why compete in martial arts? Even if you Confucians have a dispute, you should use reason to convince the other party."

Li Wu subconsciously turned his head to look at Li Mu. Seeing that the two were still hugging each other, he quickly turned his head back, pretending to be mature, and lowered his voice and said,

"The teacher said that Confucian students should practice martial arts diligently, so that those unreasonable people can sit down and listen to you."

When Li Mu heard this, he exclaimed, it makes so much sense.

Then, Li Wu hurriedly introduced to Li Mu the general situation of the Fengxue Elegant Gathering.

On the surface, this was a gathering of scholars, reciting poetry and discussing academic matters.

In fact, with the evolution over the years, this gathering of elegant people in the wind and snow has become a test for young disciples of Confucianism.

Of course, it is also a stage for young disciples to demonstrate their strength.

Every year, many young talents stand out and enter the eyes of the royal family or major families.

Mu Zhen had never participated in the Fengxue Gathering in previous years. Firstly, he had no disciples to compete with, and secondly, he was wholeheartedly devoted to promoting the study of the mind and simply disdained these things.

As the School of Mind gradually gained some influence in the north, Mu Zhen set his sights on the Fengyue Yaji.

However, although Mu Zhen accepted Li Wu as his disciple, Li Wu was not only still young but also had no martial arts skills at all.

Not to mention the six arts of a Confucian gentleman, simply because this world has been advocating martial arts for hundreds of years, Confucian competitions cannot be without the item of force.

Not to mention, in previous Fengxue Yaji gatherings, martial arts competitions were more important than literary competitions, with martial arts competitions accounting for at least 70% and literary competitions accounting for at most 30%.

In recent years, the Xing Dynasty has vigorously advocated that scholars should govern the country, which is why literary and military struggles each account for half of the country.

After hearing this, Li Mu had already weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and asked doubtfully,

"There's only a fight, but no reward for the winner?"

"Of course. Every year, the top three can enter the study room for viewing. The first place can even go to the second floor."

Speaking of rewards, Li Wu suddenly became excited, his tone full of longing.

Originally, Li Mu was not interested when he heard about this reward.

But I only understood after hearing Li Wu's explanation.

This study is just a name, it is actually a warehouse where Confucianists collect treasures.

Most of the items on the first floor are ancient books that have been lost, or calligraphy and paintings by famous artists.

On the second floor are the martial arts secrets and insights left behind by past Confucian masters, as well as some weapons used by the deceased great scholars, as well as carving knives, inkstones and the like.

Li Mu calculated that although the Lin family was a large clan, they were obviously not as powerful as Confucianism, a force that existed longer than the country.

Since the Lin family has the 'Lin Family Ancient Books', the Confucians must know more about what happened two hundred years ago.

As Li Mu thought about this, he realized that Li Ling'er in his arms must have been in the same position for too long and was feeling uncomfortable. She was twisting her body slightly, as if trying to find a comfortable position.

Let it go quickly.

But he saw Li Ling'er staring at him with red eyes.

Li Mu sighed slightly, realizing that Li Ling'er was indeed worried about him, and was about to say something.

His ears twitched slightly, and when he heard the familiar footsteps at the door, his expression was startled, and he shouted outside the house,

"Xiao Zhao, come in."

Xiao Zhao called a doctor but did not take him directly to the village, thinking that he should inform Li Mu first.

Upon learning that Li Mu was here, he came to wait, but unexpectedly, he was called into the house by Li Mu as soon as he arrived.

When Li Mu heard that the doctor was waiting in the main hall, he didn't care about the rest of the people in the room. He quickly left the study and strode towards the main hall.

Seeing Li Mu leave like this, Li Linger rubbed her face with her hands and was about to catch up with him.

Seeing Xiao Zhao with a worried look on his face, he asked,

"Why does my second brother need a doctor? How can an ordinary doctor treat his problem?"

Xiao Zhao was full of worries at this time. She didn't think as she thought. After a slight hesitation, she told Li Ling'er about the scar on Su Yuwei's face.

As a result, Li Wu, who was behind him, broke out in a cold sweat.

He knew who Su Yuwei was and her position in Li Mu's heart.

Thinking about how Mu Zhen had controlled Li Mu because of a scar remover, his legs began to tremble and he wanted to escape from the palace.

This action naturally aroused Li Linger's suspicion. Just by speaking a little louder, Li Wu confessed the entire conversation between Li Mu and Mu Zhen in the morning.

"Old man Mu, my Prince Yan's Mansion has provided him with manpower and effort, and it would be fine if he is not grateful, but he actually uses this kind of thing to threaten him."

After hearing the whole story, Li Linger was so angry that she rolled up her sleeves and shouted outside the door,

"Xiaoyu, mobilize troops to the south of the city!"

Then he strode out the door, still muttering,

"Look, I'm going to pluck out all your whiskers, old fox."

Seeing that things were obviously going to get out of hand, Li Wu rushed to the door and stretched out his short arms to block the way.

"Third sister, what are you going to do? Calm down, calm down."

As he said this, he winked at Xiao Zhao beside him, signaling her to go find Li Mu quickly.

Li Wu has confirmed that in the entire Prince Yan's Mansion, only Li Mu can subdue Li Ling'er.

However, when Xiao Zhao learned the whole story, her face turned red with anger. She ignored Li Wu's hint and turned her head away.

She wished that Li Ling'er would go and find trouble with that old man Mu.

"I'm going crazy. If you try to stop me, I'll take care of you too."

Seeing Li Wu blocking the door, Li Linger flashed in front of him, lifted Li Wu's collar and threw him back gently.

Li Wu fell to his buttocks.

He spat in his mouth,

"Master and disciple, one is ungrateful, the other is a traitor."

"Teacher, teacher, he is at the first level!"

Li Wu ignored the pain in his butt and shouted at Li Ling'er.

Li Linger paused as she stepped out of the door, struggled for a long time before finally letting her foot fall, and shouted toward the outside,

"Xiaoyu, withdraw your troops!"

Ying Yu, who had been standing there motionless from the beginning to the end, finally reacted and bowed to Li Ling'er,

"Yes!"

. . . .

At this time, in the main hall of the palace.

Li Mu was half naked, sitting in the middle of the hall.

The old doctor in front of him looked at the scar on Li Mu's shoulder again and again, then shook his head slightly.

Li Mu did not say anything, but just waved his hand, and the old doctor was taken away by the servant waiting on the side.

"Let the next one in."

"Sir, the one just now is the last one to come to the palace today."

The little maid at the door heard Li Mu's words and hurriedly replied.

Li Mu sighed and pinched his brows.

"It seems that we still have to rely on Old Man Mu."

At this time, Li Linger, Li Wu and Xiao Zhao, hurried to the main hall.

Hearing the noise behind him, Li Mu put on his clothes, turned to look at Li Linger, and was about to speak.

Then Li Linger walked up to Li Mu with a smile and said softly,

"I support you, and the entire Yanwang Mansion supports you, but you have to promise me that when you fight with others, you are not allowed to use your true energy."

As he spoke, he raised his head slightly.

"Otherwise I'll tell Yu Wei, but she definitely won't agree."

Li Mu smiled and glanced at Xiao Zhao beside him, realizing that they should already know the whole story.

Some couldn't help but pinch Li Ling'er's chubby face.

"I'm not stupid. I won't be used as a tool by others."

Li Linger originally wanted to raise her hand to knock back Li Mu's evil hand. After trying for a long time, she could only respond with a gentle and delicate "hmm".

"Brother, the teacher said that the Fengxue Yaji will be held in one month. We will set off in three days to take care of your affairs first."

At this time, Li Wu, who didn't want to ruin the atmosphere, hesitated for a moment and finally spoke.

"Where to go?"

Li Mu and Li Ling'er looked at Li Wu at the same time and said in unison.

"capital."