Feng Yu Jiu Tian - Volume 16 - Chapter 2.1

No one noticed the turbulent atmosphere between the two. Most of the audience was fascinated by Feng Ming’s unusual style of debate. Although the nobles were not in favour of this feud over whether the status quo of who was inferior and superior should be kept, looking at Xi Lei’s Assistant Ambassador who was left stammering with an ash-colored complexion after suffering a blow from Duke Ming’s questions, could be considered a form of entertainment to relieve their boredom and discontentment.

“Commoners are considered of lower class because they are not of a significant family background.” Su Jin Chao’s tightly closed lips finally squeezed out a sentence after a while. “Even if they have made some contributions for the nobles, they cannot change where they come from.”

Feng Ming had already predicted he would say such words.

But… even though he had long guessed what he would say, Feng Ming still felt like punching him in his pale face and presenting him with the title – PIG!

Despite having remained in this world for a long time and having gotten used to the discrimination towards the lower class, this was the first time he ever encountered a thick-headed scoundrel who acted as if everyone was beneath him.

Despicable pig! Only knows how to eat and drink…

Unfortunately this was a royal banquet. He could not be presumptuous with his words or it would damage not only the Xiao Family and his image as Duke Ming, but it could also pull Rong Tian down in the mud with them.

To retain his elegant appearance, he quickly erased the twitching smile on his face.

“So, may I ask Assistant Su, where do you think the superior nobles come from?”

Seeing that Feng Ming did not bother answering his question, Su Jin Chao thought to himself, looks like this brat could not come up with a rebuttal… His confidence recovered tremendously. He listened to Feng Ming’s new question with an unperturbed expression and proudly answered, “Family background.”

Sure enough, only he could come up with such a nonsensical answer.

With a smile, Feng Ming asked, “Family background determines whether a person is superior or not. Does that mean it also determines a person’s future and their descendants’ as well?”

“It is indeed like that.”

“If everything had already been determined so far in the past, what pleasure is there left in living? With no other choice but to follow the way of our ancestors, what is the point of working hard and striving to improve ourselves?”

Feng Ming’s approach towards this debate had finally upgraded to another level.

The questions on the difference between statuses had now turned into questions about humanity.

This scene, if Rong Tian were present, even he would also be in deep admiration of the argument’s difficulty.

This was a deep question that could not be ignored. If the debate over the distinction of status had allowed for the influential officials in the crowd to sit amused on the sidelines, then this question served to pull some of the insightful audience members in to ponder over it seriously.

Royal Uncle Qing Zhang had a concentrated look on his face as he respectfully listened. Princess Zhang Liu even looked moved, while the man who had his attention solely on Zi Yan this entire time, He Di, also revealed a slightly surprised expression, looking at Feng Ming in a new light as he stood in the middle of the hall.

Towards this kind of profound question, Su Jin Chao obviously had a hard time answering. Tortured by one question after another, he let out a “humph” in dissatisfaction. “Your way of questioning is off topic and convoluted in meaning… until when will you continue like this? Originally, the main concern was the Grace Order, but you went and changed the topic to status distinctions, and before we clear up that subject, you go and talk about the meaning of life. Ha ha… if we continue like this, I am afraid we will still be here till dawn with nothing accomplished. I think… it is better if you just shut up.”

Before Feng Ming could open his mouth, He Di, reclining on his pillow while letting out a big yawn, unexpectedly imitated Su Jin Chao’s way of speaking to say, “Ha ha… this Prince had thought it was in common practice for the Tong Kingdom to open its palace for debate so anyone could talk candidly and freely… but as it turns out, there are still constraints that do not allow freedom of speech.”

His languid sentence put him in the position of Feng Ming’s supporter.

He was after all, a prince of a kingdom and represented Dan Lin’s royal family. It could be said that his status was incredibly high.

Hao Yuan Jiang was a wise man. Unlike Su Jin Chao who was… impulsive and brainless. He knew that to offend Dan Lin’s royal without good reason would result in an unpredictable aftermath. Immediately before Su Jin Chao could answer, Hao Yuan Jiang laughed lightly and said, “This here is Tong’s palace, and we are merely guests. Whatever Xiao Family’s young Lord wishes to say and whether it is hindered or not, only the master of the palace can decide.”

Because Qing Zhang wanted Feng Ming as an ally in the future, he had to establish a good relationship with him. Therefore, he of course had to support him this time. Thus, his signature laugh immediately rang throughout the banquet hall and with a wave of his hand said, “The Xiao Family’s young Lord is well known for his far-sighted views. To fortunately have a chance to listen to them today, it is not too late for me to express my happiness. Therefore, I invite the young Lord to go ahead… please continue.”

“Humph.” A sound of dissatisfaction could be heard echoing throughout the hall.