In the past few days, the streets and alleys of the Capital have been filled with literati and scholars, gathered in tea houses and taverns, all discussing this one poem.
"Have you heard about the 'Dedicated to Guo Jijiu'?"
"Dedicated to Guo Jijiu?"
"Meeting is hard, parting is hard too, the east wind lacks strength, leaving all flowers in ruin.
Until the silkworm's death, the silk runs out, and the candle turns to ashes before the tears dry.
...
Splendid!"
It is said that once Guo Jijiu received this famous poem, he personally wrote it out and hung it on the gates of the Imperial Academy. When the doctors and teachers passed by and saw it, they were so moved that they shed tears.
Everyone envied Guo Jijiu for receiving such a renowned poem.
"The poem even reached the Emperor. Touched by Guo Jijiu's hard work and contributions, His Majesty personally praised him and appointed him as the Crown Prince's Master."
"If I'm not mistaken, isn't the Crown Prince still bedridden?"
