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The Marquis of Dong'e's Residence.
The marquis's residence was towering and magnificent, its lofty hall doors adorned with countless treasures. Its grounds were immense, with countless pavilions, terraces, and towers setting one another off.
Even Jia Yi, who had just left the Imperial Palace, could not help clicking his tongue in admiration at the sight. This was a High-ranking Marquis's residence without equal in Chang'an, or indeed anywhere under heaven.
Jia Yi rounded long corridors and passed through courtyard after courtyard. Guided by a servant, he walked for roughly an hour before finally finding Luo Jing in the residence's rear garden.
The long journey had put his old bones through quite an ordeal. Luo Jing reclined slightly in a rocking chair beside the lotus pond, resting with his eyes closed.
Luo Jing rarely attended to affairs anymore and was practically half retired. Although he had agreed to Liu Che's plea for help, he had also recognized Liu Che's unyielding nature.
He had shared a deep bond with Liu Heng and did not wish to clash with Liu Che, so he had voluntarily stepped back, watching him from afar within his residence.
Naturally, Jia Yi had come to find Luo Jing because of what had just happened in the palace. Dong Zhongshu's appearance had been unexpected, and Jia Yi wanted to get to the bottom of it.
"Dong Zhongshu?"
Luo Jing repeated the name with a slight frown.
"He studies the Spring and Autumn Classic?
"I don't remember such a great scholar among Spring and Autumn Confucianism.
"Besides, the Spring and Autumn Classic written by Sage Kong contains nothing about the Sage King. Could he belong to the lineage that studies the version written by my ancestor Duke Ming?"
Somewhat puzzled, Luo Jing summoned a servant and instructed him, "Send