Such a diligent scholar, so young, insisted on making people write characters that convinced him. Wasn't this yet another challenge and difficulty?
Minister Jia hurriedly advised, "Let it be, no need to write anymore."
Why trouble a junior who deserved admiration, insisting on making him look foolish?
Lian Musu, however, smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, it's a good opportunity to ask the teacher for some pointers."
As he spoke, he went to the desk, unbothered, spread out the paper, and began grinding the ink and moistening the brush.
Seeing that he could not be persuaded, Minister Jia said no more, thinking it was also an opportunity for him to make amends and see how the young man wrote. If necessary, he could offer some pointers to help the young man avoid some detours and ensure he learned solidly.
