How could the Imperial College miss such a God-given opportunity?
In just a few days, a rumor spread in the capital.
Several people were sitting on the street, each holding a porcelain bowl and drinking. One of them said mysteriously: "Have you heard? Yu Qian has applied for an award from several institutes."
"Yu Qian? That apprentice of Lord Zhen Guo?" another person answered.
"Of course, otherwise you would have thought it was Yu Qian?"
"He is also an academy student. What's weird about applying for an award?" The person who answered the call was nonchalant.
"What are you talking about? Don't even think about it. Yu Qian is a disciple of Duke Zhen Guo. He applied for a reward from several institutes. There must be Duke Zhen Guo among those selected by then, right?" the person who mentioned this said while saying , while raising his thumbs with both hands in a meaningful gesture.
Several other people saw it and reacted quickly.
"What you said is not unreasonable... Isn't it just a matter of a word from the Duke of Zhen as to who wins the prize? In this case, Yu Qian will definitely win the prize?"
"Tsk, tsk, that's a hundred thousand coins! If I can get it, I won't have to worry about food and drink for the rest of my life."
"Tch, you are not a disciple of Lord Zhen Guo, so stop daydreaming like this."
"Sigh... There are still people in the court who are good at being officials, even studying..."
A few people chatted for a while, but after a long time the topic shifted to the brothel, and they did not continue to discuss it.
But this wind is blowing bigger and bigger, and its impact is getting wider and wider. So much so that even the academy cannot ignore it.
"Fang Yuan Judgment."
Fang Xiaoru had just come out of the study when he saw a steward of the academy approaching him.
Raising his hand and gathering his sleeves, Fang Xiaoru
He asked calmly: "What's wrong?"
The steward told Fang Xiaoru about the rumors outside, and said with a wry smile: "...Now this rumor is spreading more and more, not only people outside are spreading it, but also inside the academy. Rumors spread. Even some students began to be dissatisfied with Qian..."
"What are they dissatisfied with?" Fang Xiaoru frowned and said with some displeasure: "What? Do they suspect that the academy will favor Yu Qian during the selection process?"
Of course the steward understood that the academy students meant this, but he did not say it directly, but said tactfully: "In fact, it is not their fault. After all, it is a hundred thousand coins. Who wouldn't want it after seeing it? If the academy cannot be fair, It’s really hard to convince people.”
What Fang Xiaoru hates to see the most is that students do not focus on their studies, do not study hard, and blame others for their own shortcomings.
However, after he pondered for a while, he asked the steward, "Then how do you think this matter should be resolved?"
"This..." The steward was stunned for a moment, waving his hands repeatedly, "I just ask the court judge to make his decision. Do you have any ideas?"
It was hard for him to get involved in this matter. There were so many students in the academy on one side, and Yu Qian and Duke Zhen on the other. It was hard for him to offend both sides.
If he is partial to Yu Qian, then the students will definitely think that he is clinging to the powerful. And he didn't dare to offend Yu Qian directly, so the best way was to push the matter to Fang Xiaoru.
This was also the reason why he came to Fang Xiaoru in such a hurry.
Fang Xiaoru understood his thoughts and nodded in agreement, "I understand.
, just leave this matter alone. "
"Yes, I'll take my leave then." The manager was overjoyed and quickly saluted with his hands in hand.
At Fang Xiaoru's nod, he turned and left.
Fang Xiaoru originally planned to go home, but suddenly this episode occurred. He thought for a moment, left the academy gate and turned left towards the Zhenguo Palace.
The sedan arrived outside the gate of Zhenguo Mansion. As soon as Fang Xiaoru got off the sedan, he heard a familiar voice.
"Master Fang?"
Fang Xiaoru raised his head and laughed when he saw the person in front of him. He nodded and replied, "Uncle Wu, you are fine."
"Hey, we, a bad old man, don't dare to be called Mr. Fang. Just call us Lao Wu." The fifth uncle, the housekeeper, laughed and waved his hands.
After joking, the fifth uncle asked with a smile: "Master Fang is here to see the father-in-law today, right?"
"Yes, isn't Duke Zhen in the mansion?" Fang Xiaoru nodded and asked.
"Local, local." The fifth uncle quickly stepped aside and extended his hand to signal: "Master Fang, please come quickly. I will go and inform the father-in-law right now."
Fang Xiaoru nodded and followed his fifth uncle into the house. Along the way, Fang Xiaoru's eyes couldn't help but look to both sides a few more times. He used to come here often and was very familiar with it. But maybe he hasn't been here for a long time, and he actually feels a little strange.
Han Du knew that Fang Xiaoru was coming and hurriedly came to the front hall to see him.
As soon as he walked in, Han Du saw Fang Xiaoru sitting inside with his head bowed, and the teacup on the table was only half full of tea.
Han Du walked forward with a smile, reached for the teapot and poured tea for Fang Xiaoru.
Asked: "Why do you have time to see me today?"
It had been a long time since Fang Xiaoru came to see him. Now
If you come suddenly, the possibility of reminiscing with yourself is very small. Most likely, you have something to worry about.
Fang Xiaoru looked up at Han Du and said expressionlessly: "Do you know about Yu Qian's application for academy awards?"
Han Du sat down next to Fang Xiaoru, pouring himself tea and nodding: "I know, he wasn't ready to apply at the beginning, and he went because I asked him to go."
Fang Xiaoru paused, looked at Han Du's calm face, and asked meaningfully: "So? You have already expected the local situation?"
Before Han Du could answer, Fang Xiaoru had already determined this in his heart. He immediately leaned back on the chair and said with a smile: "I was worried about your precious apprentice suffering a loss, but I didn't expect that you had a plan already. That's fine, I don't want to bother."
Han Du couldn't explain to Fang Xiaoru, so he smiled and reminisced with him for a while.
After Fang Xiaoru left, Han Du immediately asked Yu Qian to find him.
"teacher."
Han Du nodded and stretched out his hand to signal Yu Qian to sit down and talk.
Yu Qian was not polite and sat down according to Han Du's instructions.
"I'm afraid you are also confused as to why I want you to apply for a reward?"
There was a flash of inspiration in Yu Qian's eyes, and he smiled and said: "I was really confused at first, but then the disciple thought of something."
"Oh? Tell me." Originally Han Du was going to explain to Yu Qian, but now that he had some understanding, Han Du naturally wanted to hear what he was thinking.
Yu Qian smiled and said thoughtfully: "If a disciple applies for a reward, someone will definitely connect the disciple with the teacher. If this turmoil is promoted by someone with intentions, even the academy will not be able to suppress it.
Go down. After all, a hundred thousand yuan of wealth is too tempting, and the academy cannot do anything to the students. "
Han Du nodded slightly, agreeing with Yu Qian's statement.
