Liu Zhongwu looked at the new couplet, momentarily at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
The whole setup must be from a simple-minded character, yet their thought process was straightforward and concise. On the surface, the couplet serves as minor concealment, but what it secretly points to should naturally be higher than scholars. Higher than the nation's pillars are the palace figures, and the praise of scholars' vast divine skills is actually a veiled critique of those in power stirring up war. Unfortunately, such low-grade, clichéd conspiracy theories have been seen countless times on the street stalls. Bringing this out during a grand festival, it's most likely from some clueless "hermit," using their meager Impermanence Skill for cheap notoriety.
"Is this it!" Liu Zhongwu laughed, "Using the old, worn-out tone, the Crown Prince might see it and burn with anger, hastily wanting to settle accounts with someone..."
