The Morning Tide
When Lin Shu returned to the entrance of the academy, Jing Rong's carriage arrived.
They stopped at the entrance!
Ji Yunshu alighted from the carriage and looked around Mingshan Academy with interest.
Above the gate hung a plaque with the words' Mingshan Academy '.
The plaque wasn't as dazzling as the ones in the rich and powerful families. Instead, it was carved little by little with an exquisite carving knife and then dyed with ink. Even the edges of the plaque were polished to a very delicate and smooth state. It was extraordinary and elegant.
The place where Mingshan Academy was located was surrounded by mountains and evergreen trees. Outside the academy, there was an endless bamboo forest. The bamboo leaves rustled in the wind. After the heavy rain, the fragrance of the soil mixed with the fragrance of the bamboo was very pleasant to the nose. There were even many birds chirping in the bamboo forest.
It was pleasing to the ears!
No wonder it was called Mingshan Academy!
It was a place with a beautiful environment and a pleasant tranquility. It would be a blessing if one could stay here for a long time.
Jing Rong saw Lin Shu and his classmates standing at the entrance of the academy and smiled.
He stepped forward and said, "I believe Teacher Yu knows about this?"
Lin Shu straightened his back and raised his chin. "I have already informed Teacher Yu. Teacher Yu said to leave quickly. The academy has never entertained outsiders."
He directly ordered them to leave!
"Teacher Yu's way of treating his guests is really unique."
"This is the academy's rule. It has been engraved on the walls ever since the academy was opened. How can I let you break it? Leave quickly. "
He waved his hand.
Lang Po stepped forward with a straight face. He thought to himself, 'This kid must be tired of living. Even I don't dare to speak to my prince like this. What kind of arrogance is he putting on?'
Before he could approach Lin Shu, he was stopped by Jing Rong.
Glancing sideways, Jing Rong frowned and coldly reprimanded, "Back off."
"…"
Lang Po was slightly embarrassed.
He glared at Lin Shu and punched the air with his clenched fist. He had no choice but to back off.
On the other hand, Jing Rong, who usually had a bad temper, was polite from beginning to end. It was as if he had been reborn and became a different person.
He then smiled. "Little brother, I'll have to trouble you to inform Teacher Yu again. Just tell him four words."
"What four words?"
"The morning tide has dusk."
Hmm?
What the hell was this?
Of course, Lin Shu wouldn't let it go. His heart was filled with hostility towards this group of people. He hardened his tone, "I've already said that Mingshan Academy doesn't accept foreign guests. Don't you understand? Or are you deliberately looking for trouble? "
At this time, Shang Zhuo, who had also changed his clothes, came over just in time to hear Jing Rong say the words' Bright Tide Has Dusk '.
He was born to be a peacemaker!
He stepped forward and said, "Everyone, ever since Mingshan Academy was founded, we have established this rule. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the academy, and guests are not allowed to spend the night here. Although it's getting late and we shouldn't let you spend the night outside, rules are rules and we can't make an exception."
"I'm not trying to make things difficult for you. If we can bring the words' Morning Tide Has Dusk 'to Teacher Yu and he refuses to let us in, then forget it."
This …
Shang Zhuo thought about it. "Alright, I'll inform the Headmaster."
Lin Shu hurriedly pulled him aside. "What are you doing?"
His words were laced with anger.
Shang Zhuo said, "Those who come from afar are guests. Lin Shu, don't take what happened in the pavilion to heart."
"You …"
He was so angry that he couldn't speak. How could he help an outsider?
Meanwhile, Shang Zhuo had already turned around to pass the message to Teacher Yu.
Lin Shu snorted and led his fellow students to block the entrance. No one was allowed to enter.
The two groups were in a deadlock.
Mo Ruo asked Jing Rong, "Have you changed your temperament? Since when did you become so polite to others? "
Jing Rong laughed. "Most of the students taught by Teacher Yu follow his temperament. However, I quite like this type of person. The Great Lin imperial court is lacking such a person. Perhaps … this year's top scorer will be a student from Mingshan Academy."
There was a hidden meaning in his words.
The meaning was clear.
"As it turns out, you're planning for a rainy day." Mo Ruo saw through his plan with a single sentence.
"It's not exactly planning for a rainy day. After all, in the imperial court, one more friend is always better than one more enemy."
"Good, you're really good."
Mo Ruo gave him a thumbs up, praising him for his wisdom and mocking him for pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger.
From afar, Tang Si saw the two huddled together and whispered to each other. Curious, she nudged Ji Yunshu who was beside her.
"What do you think they're talking about?" She nodded her chin in that direction.
Ji Yunshu looked over and shook her head.
Not getting a response, she felt bored and asked again, "Oh right, when I was sleeping in the carriage, did something happen in the pavilion?"
"Good news."
"What good news?" Her eyes lit up.
"Great news!"
"Then tell me."
Ji Yunshu ignored her.
Tang Si stomped her feet angrily and turned to walk to the side.
At this moment!
Shang Zhuo brought "Morning Tide Has Dusk" to Teacher Yu. When he heard the four words, Teacher Yu's eyes widened and his mouth gaped open for a long time. Then, using the handles of the pear blossom chair, he stood up and quickly walked out of the room. He staggered towards the entrance of the academy.
Along the way, it was the first time the students saw Teacher Yu in such a hurry. Even when they bowed politely, Teacher Yu did not stop to respond. It was really strange. They thought that something had happened and followed him to the entrance.
Mingshan Academy was huge. From the backyard to the entrance, Teacher Yu walked for almost half an hour. He was panting and almost couldn't catch his breath.
When he reached the entrance, he saw a group of people standing outside the academy. His gaze naturally fell on Jing Rong.
His brows were indeed similar to the late emperor's!
He lifted his long robe that dragged on the ground and hurriedly stepped forward and slightly bowed.
Jing Rong took a step forward and quickly grabbed Teacher Yu's elbows. Then, he gently lifted him up.
"Teacher Yu, it's better not to be rude."
Teacher Yu nodded, "Yes."
Respectfully.
The students were dumbfounded. Usually, if Teacher Yu was displeased, he would reprimand the students with a ruler. He was merciless and would not go back on his word. They had not seen him smile even once in a few months, let alone being as humble as he was just now. What was wrong with him this time?
Did the sun rise from the west?
Teacher Yu immediately welcomed Jing Rong and the others in but did not forget to reprimand Lin Shu who was standing by the side of the door, "Guests should be polite. You are really muddle-headed. How can you block people outside the door? Hurry up and copy the 'Ode to Poetry' ten times. If you miss one word, I will punish you ten times with a ruler. "
With that, he raised his hand and gave Lin Shu a hard knock on his head before leaving.
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