Meng Changce's upcoming arrival in the capital to lecture held no allure for Zhao Yao. First, he had no intention of currying favor with Meng Changce. Second, he was neither a literati nor a student, not particularly passionate about scholarship, nor did he wish to become a literary giant. Third, Meng Changce was someone that both the Crown Prince and Prince Dai were keen to draw close to, making Zhao Yao more inclined to avoid him altogether.
Zhao Yao also had no plans to attend Meng Changce's lectures. His aptitude for studying wasn't great, and he deemed it unnecessary to listen to Mr. Meng's teachings, fearing he wouldn't understand them even if he did.
