The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 306

Several female students stomped their feet and said, "How much does that hurt? Bailu Academy, have you no shame? We came here to make friends through martial arts, and you actually hurt people. No wonder Bailu Academy has declined."

Xu Tian moved closer to Lu Mingyi and saw Lu Mingyi slightly open his eyes.

"I'm sorry, Master, I have disgraced Hongwen Academy."

Xu Tian looked somewhat helpless, then smiled gently and patted Lu Mingyi's head lightly.

"It's alright. Your health is the most important thing. When have you ever cared about saving face? Besides, what's face worth? You've already done your best. You're a hero of our Hongwen Academy."

Upon hearing these words, a glint flashed in Lu Mingyi's eyes before he was carried away on a stretcher.

"Tsk, it's already broken? What a piece of trash!"

Lu Xutian glanced at Wang Kao's arrogant expression and a dark glint flashed in his eyes before he said, "My Hongwen Academy abstains."

He then left immediately.

The vice-principal and teacher of Bailu Academy looked displeased. They had originally intended to learn from Hongwen Academy, as Xu Tian's literary talent was indeed outstanding and known throughout the land. However, Xu Tian was now standing in front of them and announcing his withdrawal. The people of Bailu Academy were not happy and looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Only Wang Kao cheered in the arena.

When Wang Kao saw that Xu Tian had actually admitted defeat, he became overjoyed.

"If your Hongwen Academy loses the final match, you'll be losing to our Bailu Academy. Master Xu, who do you plan to send out this time? That coward just now gave up after I hit him a few times."

Xu Tian's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of light flashing within them, and the aura of a superior burst forth! Who gave him the audacity to injure his own student? Did he dare to offend Bailu Academy?

Meanwhile, inside the palace, Li Shimin was reviewing memorials. Looking at the torrential rain outside, Li Er immediately put the memorials aside. Reviewing memorials all day long was really boring, and he became somewhat impatient.

Eunuch Kou chuckled softly from the side: "Why don't we send these memorials to Lord Du and Lord Fang and ask them to handle them in a compromise?"

Unexpectedly, Li Shimin said, "I am the emperor of the Great Tang. If I cannot even handle these memorials, what kind of emperor am I if I have to trouble my ministers?"

Knowing the emperor would say this, Eunuch Kou said, "Your Majesty, you have been reviewing memorials for three hours straight and must be tired. Now, Lord Fang and Lord Du have both gathered at Hongwen Academy."

Li Er immediately became interested: "What are you going to Hongwen Academy for?"

Then, Eunuch Kou explained to Li Er in detail about the competition between Bailu Academy and Hongwen Academy.

Li Shimin immediately waved his hand and said, "In that case, prepare the carriage for Beishan Academy. I also want to go and watch these young men play Cuju."

Eunuch Kou nodded immediately and said, "Let's go."

Xiao Anzi, who was next to Eunuch Kou, was wearing a straw raincoat. He walked from the palace to the palace gate in the imperial carriage and gave a thumbs up.

"Master, you are truly wise. You knew His Majesty liked Cuju (ancient Chinese football), so His Majesty will definitely go."

Eunuch Kou sneered, "His Majesty is a rare and wise ruler. It would be a real shame if he were to harm his health due to overwork. You better watch your mouth, or I'll be implicated by you sooner or later."

Just as Li Shimin was about to go to Hongwen Academy, he unexpectedly ran into Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling, who were returning. They had no choice but to accompany him, as Li Er was also going to watch the competition.