Chapter 34: Explain! The four ways to write the character 回! (2/2)
What kind of question is this?
Xu Yanmiao spoke with utmost sincerity: “I’ve heard from many officials in court that scholars of the Ancient Classical School are deeply devoted to studying texts, especially adept at nitpicking words and dissecting phrases. They are exceptionally rigorous in their approach to Confucian classics, even researching all the possible ways to write the character ‘回’ (hui). I found this fascinating, so I came here to seek advice.”
The words sounded polite, but when carefully examined…
Anyway, the hand holding the teacup in Quan Xie tightened. If not for the fact that the person in front of him was an imperial envoy, he would have smashed the teacup at him already.
Suddenly, a loud voice roared from the side chamber: “How dare you, you insolent brat!”
—Who are you mocking with that sarcasm?
An elderly man, leaning on a cane, stormed out with a furious expression and glared at Xu Yanmiao: “Who told you that the Ancient Classical School was so fixated on trivialities?”
Xu Yanmiao replied with utter confidence: “Everyone in court says so.”
Then he cheerfully exclaimed, “It’s an honor to meet you, Master Quan!”