Chapter 503: Lodging at Mingshan Academy
Shang Zhuo's words immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of his classmates.
Someone elbowed him harshly, "Shang Zhuo, what are you talking about? How can you talk about the teacher like that? We're outsiders, not insiders. "
"That's right. Why are you siding with others?"
His classmates began to reprimand him.
They didn't understand why Shang Zhuo would cater to outsiders and slander his teacher in public.
Upon hearing this, Lin Shu, who was already impatient, immediately glared at the usually quiet Shang Zhuo. He clenched his fists and ground his teeth until they itched. If Shang Zhuo wasn't his schoolmate, he would have gone up to him and beat him up.
In contrast to the fierce criticism from others, Jing Rong looked at Shang Zhuo with slight admiration. He thought to himself, 'This person is smart.'
Shang Zhuo didn't care about the criticism from others. Instead, he boldly met Jing Rong's gaze and said, "Even though the teacher has many eccentricities, fortunately, the talent of music lies in etiquette, and the recklessness of a person lies in his sharpness. Although the teacher taught us to be a closed Confucian education, he was meticulous and rigorous. He was strict to the point of respect. Although he didn't follow his heart, he was open-minded and not inflexible. He also respected ancient literature. Moreover, the Great Dao in those books was useless and unheard of. The so-called drawbacks were not as good as they were. Our teacher's knowledge and vision are extremely high. He may seem aloof and arrogant, but in reality, he is a true master of the Divine Path. "
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Shang Zhuo's homework was not the best among the many students in the academy, but his words were full of philosophy.
This also attracted Ji Yunshu's attention.
Naturally, she looked at him a few more times. The man was gentle and kind. He lacked the arrogant temperament of a noble son, but had the elegance of a scholar. From the moment this group of people came in, she noticed that the other four were holding wet books in their hands. Only the book in his hand was hidden in his clothes, untouched by the rain.
It could be seen that he was a true scholar.
"That's right, Teacher Yu is indeed a true master of the divine path. Even if he has an eccentric temperament, he is still a rare saint. For the past few decades, among the top three in Great Lin, two of them were students of Teacher Yu: Lord Chao and Lord Liu from the Records Department of the Ministry of Personnel, Lord Jiang Cheng from the Ministry of Rites, Lord Lin Silin from the Hanlin Academy, and Lord Bing from the Records Department. All of them have studied under Teacher Yu. Even the current Emperor has to respectfully address him as teacher. Even though his reputation is notorious, when it comes to literature and morality, he is unprecedented."
The bystanders were stunned!
This person was really strange. Just a moment ago, he was belittling Teacher Yu, but now he was praising him to the skies.
She didn't understand his tricks.
Lin Shu glared at him. "You sure change your mind quickly."
Jing Rong smiled.
Shang Zhuo also smiled. "Actually, it's not that this young master changed his mind quickly, it's that he only said half of what he wanted to say." He cupped his hands towards Jing Rong and bowed. "Shang Zhuo is untalented and said the other half of what you wanted to say first. I hope you won't laugh at me."
He was very polite.
And extremely intelligent!
Jing Rong admired this person very much. He stepped forward and stood in front of him. "You are Shang Zhuo?"
"Yes."
"Compared to your classmates, you seem to be much calmer."
"You flatter me, young master."
Jing Rong pondered for a moment. "If I remember correctly, due to the death of the current Crown Prince, the Spring Examination that was originally scheduled for March was delayed to July. Counting the days, you will be entering the capital next month to participate in the examination in the Records Department of the Ministry of Rites. Why don't you stay in the academy and wait for the examination in the capital?"
"Since we are going to the capital in a few days, Teacher sent us down the mountain to buy some books. Who knew that it would rain on the way back."
"Oh." He dragged out his words and nodded. "After the July examination is the court examination. You are all students of Teacher Yu from Mingshan Academy. I believe that you will be able to win the Records Department and fight for the top three."
Shang Zhuo replied humbly, "Thank you for your kind words."
At this moment, Mo Ruo, who was sitting in the corner of the pavilion, slowly opened the wine pot he brought with him and took a few sips.
The smell of wine mixed with the smell of rain permeated the pavilion, exuding a sweet fragrance.
Only Lin Shu frowned and wrinkled his nose. He covered his nose with his hand and glared at Mo Ruo in disdain.
Mo Ruo narrowed his eyes. "I think the rain won't stop for a while. Since Mingshan Academy is just ahead, why don't we walk a little further and rest there for the night? We can then set off tomorrow morning."
Lin Shu snorted coldly. "Our academy never accepts outsiders."
"Whether we accept or not depends on who we are. Teacher Yu would accept anyone, but he wouldn't dare to reject us."
"What arrogance."
Mo Ruo smiled and didn't reply. He drank another mouthful of wine.
Jing Rong agreed with Mo Ruo's words. The terrain in the north was complicated. Coupled with the heavy rain and slippery roads, it was hard to avoid accidents or trouble if they traveled through the night. It was not a bad idea to stay at Mingshan Academy for the night.
He simply instructed Lang Po, "When the rain stops, we will go to Mingshan Academy."
"Do you need me to inform Teacher Yu in advance?"
"No need. Let's give him a surprise."
"Yes!"
Surprise? It would be good enough if you don't scare Teacher Yu. After all, he was an old man in his sixties. He couldn't take a scare.
When the rain stopped a little, Jing Rong wanted to invite the students to ride the carriage together with him. Unfortunately, they were stubborn. They hugged their wet books and ran towards the academy at full speed.
Mingshan Academy was not far from here. The carriage arrived after the time it took to burn a stick of incense.
Lin Shu and the others rushed back to the academy. After changing into clean Confucian robes, they immediately went to look for Teacher Yu.
At this moment, Teacher Yu was dozing off in his study. He was hunched over the back of a pear blossom chair. His head was lowered and his eyes were squinted. His face couldn't be seen, but his white hair and beard could be seen. He was also holding a ruler in his hand.
Inside the room, there was the sound of birds chirping.
Accompanied by the light drizzle, it was indeed a good time to take a nap.
"Teacher."
Lin Shu walked in with light footsteps and called out to her.
There was no response.
"Teacher." He called out again.
Teacher Yu shook his head. He raised his head and stroked his long white beard. He stared at the person in front of him with only a slit in his eye.
"You're back?" His voice was deep and hoarse.
"Yes."
"Have you gathered all the books?"
"Yes, but it's raining heavily outside. Many of the books are wet."
"Oh." Teacher Yu was good at dragging out his words. He turned his head and stared at Lin Shu with a lazy and leisurely posture. "Then why are you still standing there? Hurry up and dry the books. "
Lin Shu swallowed his words and did not leave.
Teacher Yu put the ruler in his hand on the table and asked, "Is there anything else?"
"Teacher, there's a group of people coming to the academy. They say they want to stay here for the night."
Stay here for the night?
Teacher Yu's wrinkled face darkened in an instant. He waved his sleeves and said, "Chase her away. Chase her away."
Lin Shu snickered to himself. "Yes, this student will drive them away now."
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