lifted the curtain and looked at the icy snow outside. He said faintly, "A poet once said, 'May I have ten thousand houses so that all the poor scholars in the world can find shelter and happiness.'...Chapter 90: I Am the Author

Li Chen's words turned the scholar's face from flushed red to ashen white.

"You, you actually insult Wen!"

Li Chen was too lazy to argue with such trash.

"Three Treasures, get rid of these scoundrels who have eaten a bellyful of Zhao family's excrement and urine."

Sanzhao, who had been unable to contain himself any longer, immediately stood up. At the same time, several Jinyiwei surrounded them, grabbed them, and dragged them away on the spot.

Several scholars could not possibly be a match for the Jinyiwei, they were dragged out of the restaurant howling without any resistance.

Li Chen turned and walked directly to the table of the two people disguised as men.

The person who spoke earlier was more beautiful. Dressed in men's clothing, they didn't look strange at all, but rather exuded an air of nobility, making their overall appearance unique and stylish.

It makes one wonder what she would look like if she were to wear normal women's clothing. She would surely be breathtakingly beautiful.

Seeing Li Chen, the woman didn't dodge. Instead, she looked at him with interest, her casualness and generosity not something an ordinary woman would possess.

"Sir, you seem unfamiliar. I wonder if there's something you need" Jin Xueyuan asked.

"Those scholars aren't good people, each one looking like a model citizen on the surface, but they are all Zhao family lackeys. You humiliated them today, and if it weren't for this young master stepping in, you might have faced retaliation later." Li Chen said with a smile.

Jin Xueyuan said with interest, "How do you know we have no backup"

"By observing your actions and listening to your words, I can tell that you are not from the capital city, and perhaps not even from the Qin Empire. You are strangers in a strange land, so what tricks do you have up your sleeve" Li Chen said.

Jin Xueyuan did not argue, and with a smile she said: “Then I would like to thank the young master for his help.”

“If you're going to thank someone, a few short sentences just don't seem sincere.” Li Chen shook his head.

The person who had been silent beside Jin Xueyuan finally spoke up, her voice clear and sharp: "You, you have such thick skin."

Before she could finish her words, Jin Xueyuan rebuked her: "It's none of your business!"

That little girl whimpered in response, then glared angrily at Li Chen.

"Young master, my younger brother was disrespectful. I apologize on his behalf. How can I make it up to you Just say the word." Jin Xueyuan said.

"Let's not talk about repayment."

Li Chen asked with interest, "What do you think of the *Preface to the Tengwang Pavilion*"

Jin Xueyuan said sincerely, “Those scholars said one thing correctly. The *Preface to the Tengwang Pavilion* can be considered the best in terms of literary talent. At least from what I have seen and heard, a long preface of seven hundred and seventeen characters, not a single word is redundant. Adding one character would be too much, subtracting one would be too little. Such an article is unheard of; it's simply something that only exists in the heavens. If there was a chance to meet the author personally, I would definitely ask for their guidance.”

"So I said, 'Then I am the real author, aren't I' "

Li Chen's words made Jin Xueyuan giggle.

"Young Master, this joke is a bit too bold."

"Don't you believe me" Li Chen asked, frowning.

"How can I believe it" Jin Xueyuan shook her head, seeming to have lost interest. She stood up and said, "Sir, I still have some mundane affairs to attend to. If you don't mind, I shall take my leave now. We shall meet again another day."

Jin Xueyan finished speaking and was about to leave with her people.

Li Chen said nonchalantly, "Princess Jin has led her delegation to linger in the capital for months. Is she busy bribing those court officials to help you meet the emperor"

As soon as these words were uttered, Jin Xueyuan's steps froze mid-air.

She turned abruptly, her eyes fixed on Li Chen, and gasped, "How did you know my identity!"nd said, “Almost everything is done. Officials from all levels of the court have delivered their gifts. Here are the accounts, Your Highness, please take a look.”Li Chen took the thick ledger He Kun h...