Geng Ge nodded, lifted his chin, and said coldly, "Since County Magistrate Fang is willing to disregard his own life to protect two women, then please, County Magistrate Fang, Pray to Heaven and Offer Writing, to set rites and law aright!"
Shen Ming immediately cupped his hands and said, "Please, County Magistrate Fang, set rites and law aright!"
Dozens of officials shouted in unison, "Please, County Magistrate Fang, set rites and law aright!"
A powerful momentum abruptly took shape, creating immense pressure.
Fang Yun remained unmoved. He placed Nunu on his shoulder and bowed toward the Temple of Sages. Standing on Fang Yun's shoulder, Nunu straightened up and mimicked Fang Yun, bowing toward the Temple of Sages as well.
Sneers rang out without end. Many people were convinced that Fang Yun was merely putting on airs.
Fang Yun declared loudly, "This student, Fang Yun, studied diligently through cold windows, gained enlightenment by the riverbank, and later brought Little Fox Nunu to teach at Fang Clan School. Nunu chirped and yipped, like a scholar in form. Her voice harmonized with the students', her tones connected with theirs, and her meanings communicated with theirs, inspiring the students to study tonal patterns. After many days of effort, we finally composed an introductory rhyming book suitable for Child Scholars. The students and teachers of Fang Clan School know the process behind this book, as do a few officials of Dayuan Prefecture and the Hall of Punishment, so this student will not belabor the matter. I hereby offer this writing!"
After speaking, Fang Yun took the original manuscript of Fox Antithetical Rhymes from his River-Drinking Shell and held it up with both hands.
"Hmph, making mysteries out of nothing!" Geng Ge said.
Shen Ming said coldly, "Let's see what other tricks he can pull! He