Xu Qingxiao Illuminated His Will and Established His Words: Disciple of Heaven and Earth, a Confucian Dao Phenomenon That Shook Great Wei

Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The officials dispersed.

The military officials seemed to be in excellent spirits, even their strides carrying a gust of wind.

The Confucian officials, by contrast, left in silence without uttering a word.

Once outside the palace, the military officials laughed all the more freely, calling friends over and deciding whose home to visit for food and drink.

Some of it seemed like a deliberate show, but some of their delight came straight from the heart.

They had won a sweeping victory at court today. Seeing the Confucian officials eat humble pie was a joyous occasion indeed.

"Grand Confucian Sun, I have something to celebrate today. If you have nothing else to do, why not come over to my home?"

Watching Sun Jing'an leave, the Duke of An called out, smiling as he invited him to the feast.

"You are too kind, Duke. I still have matters to attend to, so I will have to decline."

"Incidentally, Duke, do not celebrate too soon. By my reckoning, today is the second day. Tomorrow, we will know whether Xu Qingxiao can achieve Illuminating the Will."

Sun Jing'an spoke coolly, then left with his companions.

Watching Sun Jing'an depart, the Duke of An said nothing and headed home.

In the distance.

Sun Jing'an wore a calm expression, with a group of Confucian officials following around him.

"Grand Confucian Sun, do not be angry. Xu Qingxiao cannot possibly achieve Illuminating the Will within a single day."

At that moment, another Grand Confucian spoke slowly.

"I understand."

"Even if Xu Qingxiao achieves Illuminating the Will, what of it? Sage Zhu's Lineage has no reason to fear one arrogant scholar."

"Today's dispute at court was not about Xu Qingxiao. It was about Sage Zhu's Lineage. I simply did not expect Her