Xie Quan's expression grew increasingly odd; he'd heard that Xu Qing spent the past half-year in reclusion, studying historical records, specifically searching for questions about the bloodline origin of the North Kongs.
But gossips are human nature.
The more Xie Quan read the article, the clearer and more well-organized it appeared.
Setting aside personal stance, strictly speaking, the content of this article was highly credible.
Xu Qing earnestly said, "We, as scholars, are all cultivated by the teachings of the Master and admire the Holy Virtue. This act is not for personal gain but is a matter of public concern for the whole world. The ancients said that bamboo can be burnt but not corrupted, and jade can be shattered but remains white; though the body may perish, one's name can endure in historical records."
His last few sentences were also the footnote to this article, expressing his initial intention in writing it.
