The dean of literature is famously good-tempered, exceptionally kind on a daily basis, and has never been seen losing his temper or reprimanding anyone in public. As for whether anyone has been reprimanded in private by the dean, that's another story. Even if he disagrees with some actions, he would gently persuade them with the saying "rumors stop with the wise."
But at this moment, the dean of literature was truly angry, and truly disappointed with Dang Youshen.
No sooner had he left the door than he started nitpicking and spreading all kinds of rumors. They were all out for competition, their aim was to win glory for the Study Palace and Beiyu City, not to engage in factional struggles.
Besides, scolding Dang Youshen was also a way of saving him. Did he think that the soldiers outside were all fools? If he incited public anger and got beaten up by that group of soldiers, what then? Didn't he know the principle that the law does not punish the masses?
