I am a winner with Chinese poetry

"Young Master, now that you are out, do you want me to hire a carriage for you?" Yan Tai's voice came. Gu Yunzhou withdrew his gaze from the carriage, shook his head slightly, and decided to go back. As for buying a carriage, Gu Yunzhou had not considered it for the time being. The place at home was so small, so forget about the carriage!

Besides, Gu Yunzhou has been buying houses and servants along the way, and he doesn’t have much money left. He still has to find a way to make some money. No matter which world you are in, you can’t move forward without money!

Nothing happened that night. The next day, Gu Yunzhou did not let Yan Tai follow him anymore. It was just a short distance away, and the Academy of Literature did not allow students to bring servants in.

Gu Yunzhou carefully counted the members of Class 1, finding them to be quite small: exactly twenty. Observing their cultivation, he saw that most had only recently absorbed the spirit energy. Only the aloof young man, Su Hengrui, stood out. There was also a lively and adorable chubby boy whose cultivation seemed to be quite good.

"Good morning, Brother Gu!" The two sisters of the Cai family walked into Su Jiaoshe one after another and greeted Gu Yunzhou with smiles on their faces.

"Good morning!" The two sisters were the type who were good at socializing and getting along with everyone. Although they had just met yesterday, they seemed to be able to greet everyone in a friendly manner, except, of course, Su Hengrui, who still had an indifferent expression.

"It looks like everyone is here. Well, let's start the class now. First, let's talk about the operation of the literary energy and the construction of the Wen Palace..." As Master Jia stepped into the teaching building, the surroundings gradually became quiet. Master Jia was extremely efficient and went straight to the point without any delay.

Regardless of how the other students fared, Gu Yunzhou was quite adaptable. He loved this no-nonsense, practical teaching style so much that he even missed it a little. His high school homeroom teacher had this style, and he never expected that after all these years, he would be sitting in the audience again and listening to a lecture. It was truly an unforgettable experience!

The next few days were gradually getting back on track, but the storm triggered by the Heaven and Earth Heart Questioning had only just begun to ferment. Whether it was the fact that someone had once again opened the Heaven and Earth Heart Questioning after a hundred years, or that Gu Yunzhou had penned two poems on the spot to protect the nation, it was enough to make people talk about it with relish.

Inside the Beichen Imperial Palace, a dignified young man, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, listened with unspoken authority to a report from a nearby eunuch. He was the current Beichen Emperor, one of the most powerful and influential figures on the entire continent.

"In reply to your Majesty, I have made inquiries. This Gu Yunzhou is not yet 17 years old. He is from Liuyun Town, Jinzhou County. His father died early and his mother works as a kitchen helper in the Gu family of the same clan. Yes, this Gu family is also related to Lord Gu in the imperial court. They are brothers from the same mother!"

The eunuch had a white face and no beard. He looked to be in his thirties or forties and was thin and small. However, he was the confidant of Emperor Beichen and had served him since he was a child.

Emperor Beichen narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something, and then said, "Oh? I haven't heard Gu Ailiao mention that!"

The eunuch quickly replied, "Your Majesty, although the Gu family and Lord Gu Huai are brothers from the same mother, one of them serves in the court while the other stays in his hometown doing business, so they didn't have much contact in the past!"

Emperor Beichen nodded, and then, as if remembering something, he continued to ask, "I remember that the Gu family has another son. What was his name?"

The eunuch immediately replied, "Your Majesty, you are talking about Gu Tianchao. He is the eldest son of Master Gu Huai and has now become a disciple of Master Zhu. I heard that he is very talented at such a young age and is now a seventh-rank scholar!"

"Haha, that's really good... However, I heard that my good uncle is also interested in having his legitimate son become a disciple of Zhu Sheng. It seems he still refuses to give up!"

Emperor Beichen's eyes instantly became as sharp as a hawk's, as if they could see through people's hearts. He was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something, and then whispered, "I would like to see what kind of calculations and plots are going on between the Gu family and the royal family."

A hint of sarcasm flashed across the Emperor of Beichen's face, but he immediately sat up straight and said solemnly, "Little Li, please convey my decree. Gu Yunzhou is a man of outstanding literary talent. He has written three national poems in succession, bringing glory to our Beichen nation. I hereby reward him with one hundred taels of gold, three cultural treasures, and a place in Tiandu Academy. Once he is promoted to the seventh rank, he can enter Tiandu Academy for further study."

The eunuch, Little Li, quickly knelt to receive the order. His attitude was respectful and cautious. Without further questioning, he simply waved his hand to the eunuch next to him to convey the emperor's order. The official who wrote the imperial edict would then polish and revise it.

"The effect of that Righteousness Song has been verified. It really works as the rumors say. It can slowly expand the Wen Palace!"

Emperor Beichen's face turned serious. He rubbed his chin with both hands and looked ahead with a serious look, as if he was thinking about some important decision, which was related to his next series of arrangements.

"I have specifically verified that it is indeed possible to slowly increase the Wen Palace, but the speed is very slow, and the increase is only a small amount. If you can study the original for many years and reach the level of practice makes perfect, it should be possible to make a difference!"

"Gu Yunzhou is truly a genius from heaven. If he can reach the seventh rank within two years, he might even be able to participate in the Tianxing Literary Society!"

"Your Majesty, Gu Yunzhou has achieved achievements that countless people cannot achieve in their lifetime at such a young age. I feel that he is like a helper sent by God specifically to our Beichen Kingdom. Your Majesty is so wise and powerful. Beichen Kingdom will surely prosper in your hands. You have said it well, and Gu Yunzhou will definitely be able to participate in the Tianxing Literary Society!" The eunuch spoke sincerely, and even had tears in his eyes when he was moved.

"You old man are more confident than me!" Emperor Beichen chuckled, and his expression softened a little. Although he knew that the eunuch's words were comforting, who doesn't like to hear good words? But he did not remain silent. Instead, he waved his hand to signal the eunuch to leave, and began to deal with memorials at his desk.

As for Gu Yunzhou, life at the Academy of Literature was quite fulfilling. The hottest topic in Jinzhou County recently was his recent Heaven and Earth Questioning Conscience event, which countless students were discussing enthusiastically. However, they were unaware that the protagonist of this incident was currently sitting quietly in a corner of the Academy, buried in his studies.

It's no wonder that no one recognized Gu Yunzhou. The scene that day was chaotic and crowded, and only a small number of people standing in the front saw Gu Yunzhou's true face. In addition, he deliberately kept a low profile and did not want to publicize the matter too much.