In the tea room, Ji Huaishan looked at Yu Shu, who was standing in front of him with indignation but had to bow her head to him. He pinched his beard with satisfaction and softened his tone, "A wise man can adapt to circumstances. It's not that I want to force you, but do you know that Taoist Qing Zheng has been worshiped by my Ji family for many years? Five years ago, he traveled to the south and has been a guest in my Ji family. I treated him as an honored guest and the whole family was respectful to him. That's why Taoist Qing Zheng took care of my family. He also valued my granddaughter Xingxuan's aptitude, so he accepted her as an outer disciple and taught her the Star Study. Otherwise, how do you think I know that you have learned the Taoist's Liuyao Sorcery? "
Yu Shu's mind was racing at the moment, but she didn't say anything. She just listened to him with a straight face.
"To tell you the truth, the Taoist's Liuyao Sorcery was supposed to be passed on to Xingxuan. But because she passed the Dayan Exam and was admitted to the Taishi Library, she had to leave the capital city. So, it was put aside for the time being. Who would have thought that after three years, Taoist Qing Zheng couldn't wait and left without saying goodbye and returned to the Fairy Woods. But before that, you got a lucky chance. It shouldn't have been you. You just picked up a ready-made bargain. I told you the reason for this today. I have no other intention. I just want you to do me a favor and pass on the Liuyao Sorcery to my granddaughter Xingxuan. On the one hand, it should be like this. On the other hand, it can fulfill the promise of Taoist Qing Zheng that day. What do you think? "
Bullsh * t!
Yu Shu sneered in her heart. The old man Qing Zheng did praise Ji Xingxuan's aptitude in front of her. But when did he accept her as an apprentice? When did he say that he would pass on the Liuyao Sorcery to Ji Xingxuan?
According to the old man, he only had two apprentices. One was the eldest apprentice brother whose life or death was unknown, and the other was her.
She was the one who formally kowtowed to him, but she became the one who secretly learned from him!
It was as if she had spent money to buy a sesame seed cake on the street, but someone grabbed her by the collar and said that he had taken a fancy to it first, forcing her to spit it out. The Ji family … was really 'reasonable'!
Ji Huaishan looked at her silence and knew that she was unwilling. He took a sip of tea and said, "This old man guarantees that as long as you obediently teach my granddaughter the Six Symbols Technique, I won't touch your Yi and Li exam paper. Not only that, my Ji Mansion will also treat you as a guest and allow you to temporarily live in our mansion. You won't be restricted from entering or leaving. When you finish learning the Star Jade Technique, I will give you five hundred taels of silver as a reward.
In this situation, Yu Shu had no choice but to say no. She was too angry. Instead, she calmed down, analyzed the current situation, and thought about countermeasures.
Ji Huaishan was determined to get the Liuyao Sorcery. Since he dared to threaten her with the Dayan Examination paper, he must not be afraid that she would report him … The Ji family might not be able to cover the sky with one hand in the capital, but it was easy for them to control a nobody like her.
Unless she had a stronger background … She was not afraid that Ji Huaishan would play tricks and secretly take her paper.
Yu Shu thought of asking Xue Rui for help, but she immediately got rid of this idea. There was a saying that one shouldn't do things out of one's position. Not to mention that Xue Rui was an official of the Supreme Court and had nothing to do with the Celestial Commissioner, even if he could help her, he would have to go against the Ji family. What good would it do him … She was not so wicked as to drag an unrelated person into trouble when she was in trouble herself.
In this way, she only had two choices now. Either she taught the Liuyao Sorcery to Ji Xingxuan and let the Ji family take advantage of it … or she fought with the Ji family to the end, giving up this year's Dayan Examination and waiting for another three years.
However, no one knew what would happen after three years. Maybe by then, the Ji family would be even more powerful. Old Ji could still drag her in front of him and throw her paper to threaten her.
Three years after three years, just to take a gamble. Was it worth it?
Yu Shu closed her eyes. Thinking like this, she quickly made a decision.
Opening her eyes, Yu Shu didn't show any thoughts on her face: "How do I know if what you said is true or false? What if I taught her, but you still destroyed my paper behind my back and made me fail? Wouldn't I be wronged?"
Ji Huaishan saw that she was about to let go. He laughed in his heart and shouted coldly: "How can I not keep my words!"
Yu Shu put on a fake smile: "I don't know what kind of person Old Master Tai is. Why don't you make an oath to the heaven now? I will promise you."
Seeing that she insisted, Ji Huaishan frowned and sighed: "Well, since you are so suspicious, I will make an oath — I, Ji Huaishan, will do as you say today. If I break my promise in the future, I will repay you.
Yu Shu snorted and shook her head: "You can't say that. How can you make an oath like that?"
"Then how do you say it?"
Yu Shu slowly retracted her hands into her sleeves, a sinister glint flashing across her eyes. She cleared her throat and said in a clear voice: "You, Ji Huaishan, swear today that you will not obstruct me in the Grand Yan Examination. If you go back on your word, when you die, you will be reincarnated into the path of a beast, and in your next life, you will be a bald, lame, and blind dog!"
There was silence in the tea room, but there was still a faint echo. Yu Shu looked at Ji Huaishan's face, which had turned from black to green in an instant, and felt a surge of satisfaction in her heart. Today, she had no choice but to take revenge!
"How dare you! You evil creature! " Ji Hyotani had been listening for a while. Since his father was talking, it was not convenient for him to interrupt. Now that he heard Yu Shu's words, he finally couldn't help but curse. He strode forward with a fierce expression and raised his palm to hit.
Yu Shu quickly dodged and circled behind Ji Huaishan. Bending down, she grabbed the expensive purple clay teapot on the table in front of the old man and threw it at Ji Xiaogu's feet. The teapot exploded, startling Ji Xiaogu and causing him to stop in his tracks. Pointing a finger at Ji Xiaogu's nose, Yu Shu spat, "Try and mess with me! If you dare to hurt even a strand of my hair, I won't teach you anymore. If worse comes to worst, I won't take the Da yan examination. I'll spend the rest of my life as a fortune-teller. Don't even think about learning my six lines! "
Ji Hyotani has lived for half his life and has never seen such a shrewish girl. He was so angry that his mouth twisted. Ji Huaishan was also angry. He did not know that Yu Shu was insulting him. Ever since he was in his position, he has never been insulted like this. He wanted to tie her up, drag her out and beat her, but he couldn't …
He wanted to force a dog to listen to him, not force it to do something desperate.
A cold light flashed in Ji Huaishan's eyes and he scolded in a deep voice: "Xiaogu! Don't scare her. "
Ji Hyotani glared at Yu Shu and retreated to the side. Yu Shu also glared at him and walked out from behind Ji Huaishan. She smiled and said: "Great Master, I know what I said just now was not pleasant to hear. If you don't want to repeat it, just agree in your heart."
Do you think it's so easy to take advantage of her? If she doesn't feel good, none of them should be happy!
Ji Huaishan did not fall into her trap. He was angry and did not give her any face. He said coldly: "I always keep my promise."
Yu Shu knew that she could not really provoke this old man. She knew when to stop. She cleared her throat and said: "I still have two things. If you agree, I will move here tomorrow and start teaching Miss Ji the six lines."
Ji Huaishan saw that she had something else to say and became impatient. He said: "Speak."
"The first thing, five hundred taels of silver is too little. It is more than that to buy a Dragon Horse River Diagram, let alone a unique skill like the six lines. Ask someone to prepare two thousand taels. I want it tomorrow."
Hearing her demand, Ji Huaishan only hesitated for a moment before he agreed. So what if he gave it to her first? She was in Anling, where could she run?
"What about the other thing?"
"As for the second matter, I will have to ask Third Master," Yu Shu turned her head and looked at Ji Xiaogu, saying: "I have just seen my mother and heard from her that Third Master does not like her at all. Moreover, he often harshly beats and scolds her. My mother is timid by nature and has the thought of leaving but does not dare to bring it up. As his daughter, I am overstepping my bounds and asking Third Master for a favor. Please write a divorce letter and allow my mother to leave.
This was what Yu Shu had planned. Keeping Aunt Cui in the Ji family would always be a weakness. She could use this opportunity to get her out and cut off all ties with the Ji family.
Hearing her words, the father and son of the Ji family knew what she was planning. Ji Hyotani snorted coldly. He said: "How can you think of this. Your mother is a concubine that I formally took home. If I divorce her, how can she live with dignity in the future?"
Yu Shu said: "Third Master does not need to worry about this. My mother has us, as her children, to be filial."
To be honest, Yu Shu really didn't think about whether Concubine Cui would be willing to leave the Ji family or not. However, with Yu Xiaoxiu around, she guaranteed that he would have a house full of children and grandchildren and could enjoy his old age in peace. Wasn't it a hundred times better than being a cowardly and unfavored concubine?
Ji Hyotani looked at Ji Huaishan. He does not want to let Aunt Cui go but it depends on Master Ji's opinion.
The old man was silent for a moment. He said: "You have yet to teach my granddaughter anything and you are already raising these conditions. If I agree to all of them, wouldn't it be a joke? How about this? You move in tomorrow. When Xingxuan is almost done learning, then your mother can leave the residence."
Yu Shu saw that he has no intention of stopping her. She thought that there was no hurry and nodded: "Fine. I will move in tomorrow.
This matter has finally been settled. Ji Huaishan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He looked a bit tired and didn't want to look at this annoying thing in front of him anymore. He waved his hand and said: "Xiaogu, take her away. We will talk about the rest tomorrow."
"Yes."
At this time, someone reported from outside the door: "Milord, Fourth Young Miss is outside."
Ji Huaishan looked at the two people in the room and changed his mind. He thought that it would be better if he gave his orders in one go, so he said: "Xingxuan, come in."
Yu Shu stared at the door and saw the curtain move. A blue figure, the culprit who caused her to be trapped today, walked in.
"Grandfather, Third Uncle." Ji Xingxuan first bowed to the two elders. When she turned her head and saw Yu Shu, she was not surprised. Obviously, she knew that she was here.
"Miss Yu."
Yu Shu smiled mockingly and didn't respond. She didn't have the air of a noble young lady and was too lazy to pretend.
"Grandson, you came at the right time." Ji Huaishan waved his hand and had Ji Xingxuan come to his side. He pointed at Yu Shu and said to her, "Miss Yu has already agreed to return the Hexagram Symbols Technique that your master passed down to you. Starting tomorrow, Miss Yu will be living in our estate. You must learn from her, understand?"
When she heard this, Ji Xingxuan revealed a bit of surprise. She looked at Yu Shu as if she didn't expect that the latter would agree. After that, her expression returned to normal and she nodded. Her pair of glass-like eyes flickered a few times and she warmly said to Yu Shu: "Many thanks for Miss Yu's help."
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