Zhang Zongshi sighed softly. "Zhang Longxiang is finally going to collect his dog food."
Many of the scholars present stared at Zhang Zongshi in astonishment. His words insulted Zhang Longxiang as the Qing Lord's dog, but on reflection, Zhang Longxiang was not a Void Sage, merely a Literary World Grand Academician, so the Ritual Hall would not pursue the matter. Only if Zhang Zongshi said such a thing after Zhang Longxiang became a Great Scholar would the Ritual Hall send someone to investigate.
After speaking, Zhang Zongshi realized he had misspoken and mocked himself. "Even Zhang Mingzhou has to submit a pledge of allegiance when he comes to the Saint Origin Continent. I ought to learn from him, so I just submitted one to the governor-general."
Everyone smiled. They had initially thought Zhang Zongshi tactless, but his self-mockery made it seem like nothing much.
"It looks like the meeting with the governor-general before the Literary Assembly will be even more interesting."
"The Qing Lord really is ruthless. He suffered a loss in his first meeting with Void Sage Fang, and now, before their second meeting, he's immediately stirred up trouble again. With Zhang Longxiang entering office in the Qing Kingdom, who knows how the Qing Lord will belittle Void Sage Fang?"
"This move of pulling the firewood from beneath the cauldron is truly brilliant. It strikes several birds with one stone. Since Zhang Longxiang is an official of the Qing Kingdom, if he defeats Void Sage Fang in their literary contest, it will mean the Qing Kingdom has defeated the Jing Kingdom. All of Void Sage Fang's previous literary triumphs over the Qing Kingdom will vanish like smoke and clouds."
"This is bad!" Zhang Zongshi suddenly exclaimed softly, his expression grave.
"Brother Zhang, what's wrong?"
Worry showed on Zhang Zongshi's