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Chapter 203 Classmate
On the surface, Master Du is Master Nanrong's teacher, but that is only on the surface. If you really count it, Master Nanrong is the young master that Master Du has to be loyal to, so Master Du would never dare to disobey Master Nanrong's words.
"The reputation of our Yunlu Academy must not be ruined because of Xu Mingsheng." Master Nanrong walked to the side of Shen Qingyu and stopped. He was determined and did not give Master Du any face. He glanced at the dozens of students present and pointed at one of them and said, "You, recite the school rules."
The student who was called by name by Young Master Nan Rong was flattered, because that was his most respected Senior Brother Nan Rong. He must be dreaming, it was as if Senior Brother Nan Rong, a banished immortal, was talking to him.
"When a teacher teaches, the disciples should follow the example. Be gentle, respectful, and modest, and learn the most. Follow what is good and obey what is righteous. Be gentle, filial, and respectful, and do not be arrogant or overconfident. Have a good aspiration and be upright in conduct. Have a regular place to live and travel, and you will be virtuous. Get up early and go to bed late, and decorate your clothes and belt. Practice diligently in the morning and at night, and be careful. If you do not understand one of these, you are learning..." The scholar in the blue shirt and robe began to recite tremblingly.
Students at Yunlu Academy usually wore blue shirts and robes, but those who were juren would wear green shirts. Xiao Qingye was not even a scholar, so his clothes were casual. Nan Rongyan did not participate in the imperial examinations, and he loved white, so he did not wear the clothes prescribed by the academy.
The entire lecture hall was silent, with only the scholar's timid recitation voice to be heard, which was intermittent but word for word.
When the scholar recited the last part, all the students present hung their heads, especially those who spoke for Xu Mingsheng, who were so ashamed that they couldn't face anyone.
People who read books are noble in nature and will not tolerate any trace of filth.
But Xu Mingsheng's words and actions just now did not mean that he had done anything treasonous, but that he was a scholar and his words were insincere, which damaged his integrity as a scholar.
Xu Mingsheng broke out in sweat on his forehead. He started to be afraid from the moment Master Nan Rong showed up. Nan Rongyan, dressed in white, was far superior to him in terms of family background and talent. Even if he was unwilling to admit it in his heart, this was an ironclad fact that could not be changed.
"Senior Brother Nanrong, we are classmates. Shen Ziqing is just an outsider. He is trying to sow discord between us brothers. You can't fall for his trick!" Xu Mingsheng was anxious and kept wiping the sweat from his forehead.
"She is not an outsider." Young Master Nan Rong's face turned cold.
As soon as Nan Rongyan finished speaking, Shen Qingyu saw Liang Yanxiu staring at her with an ambiguous look on his face. No matter how slow Shen Qingyu was, she finally understood that Liang Yanxiu probably knew her identity. The Liang family and the Nan Rong family were relatives, and Liang Yanxiu and Nan Rongyan were cousins, but the relationship between these cousins did not seem to be very good. However, with Nan Rongyan's temper, there should be few people in this world who dare to approach him.
Master Du sighed and said, "Mingsheng, with your talent, no matter which academy you go to, they will keep you."
Nan Rongyan usually does not interfere in the affairs of the academy, but today he made an exception for Shen Ziqing. Who exactly is this Shen Ziqing?
"Junior Brother Xu, you don't have to lose heart. It is said that the Shen family is now a royal merchant. You should hurry down the mountain and seek refuge with your future father-in-law. You can make a lot of money in the future and then ask your father-in-law to donate an official position for you. This is much better than studying and taking the imperial examination on your own."
Liang Yanxiu kindly suggested: "I still say the same thing. If you want to marry a daughter of the Shen family, marry the second daughter of the Shen family. She is now a talented woman famous in Jiangnan. If you marry her, you will be the son-in-law of the eldest daughter of the Shen family. This deal is not a loss."
Is Xu Mingsheng the son-in-law of the Shen family?
Nan Rongyan frowned, and his calm face changed color slightly.
Liang Yanxiu was secretly gloating, "Nan Rong Ziyu, you can also get angry. I thought you really cultivated Taoism and became an immortal, and you have no sadness or joy at all."
It's not that she wants to marry Xu Mingsheng. This was decided by the late old man of the Shen family. What can she do? Shen Qingyu felt aggrieved. She avoided Nan Rongyan's slightly questioning gaze and glared at Liang Yanxiu fiercely. He was a scholar. In her opinion, Liang Yanxiu was a profiteer, the kind of profiteer who looked gentle and harmless but liked to make trouble out of nothing.
Compared with Young Master Nanrong, Xu Mingsheng was naturally insignificant. None of the students present spoke up for Xu Mingsheng. After all, even the teacher stood on the side of Senior Brother Nanrong. Why should they offend the teacher and the Nanrong family for the sake of Xu Mingsheng?
"Shen Ziqing, today you caused me to be expelled from the sect, I will never let you go!" Xu Mingsheng stood up and stared at Shen Qingyu viciously. If it weren't for Su Ziqing, how could he be in such a mess? The teacher told him a few days ago that when the governor came to inspect the school at the end of this year, he would introduce him to the governor. Now, everything was ruined by Shen Ziqing.
Shen Qingyu shuddered and suddenly felt a little uneasy.
After Xu Mingsheng leaves Yunlu Academy, he will definitely go to the Shen family to propose marriage. If he sees the stunning beauty of the eldest sister and falls in love with her, it will be good. But if she listens to Liang Yanxiu and is instigated by Aunt Liu and the others, and insists on holding on to her, even if she finally gets rid of Xu Mingsheng, she will bring the infamy of seizing someone else's wife to Master Nanrong.
"I am bidding farewell to you, teacher. Thank you for your teachings in the past. Although I have left Yunlu Academy today, I will always remember that I am a student of Yunlu Academy in my heart, and I will also always remember your teachings. In the future, I will be careful in my words and deeds and will never disgrace your reputation." Although Xu Mingsheng was very angry, he also knew that offending Yunlu Academy and Master Nanrong would not benefit him in any way.
Moreover, if he went to study in other academies with Master Du's recommendation letter, he could also be valued by the teachers of other academies. After weighing the pros and cons, Xu Mingsheng would not break off relations with Master Du. His respectful salute made Master Du feel even more guilty towards Xu Mingsheng, and he also thought that Master Nanrong's actions today were unworthy of his status as a banished immortal.
"Go ahead." Mr. Du sighed.
Master Huo also had a look of regret on his face. Xu Mingsheng was indeed a talented person. With time, he would surely be able to pass the imperial examination and bring more glory to Yunlu Academy. It was such a pity.
"Shen Ziqing, we'll see you later!" Xu Mingsheng was kicked out of Yunlu Academy, and in front of his classmates. This was a great shame and humiliation for him. Therefore, before leaving, he looked at Shen Qingyu with a fierce look in his eyes, and every word he said seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth with difficulty, with a gloomy tone.