At the foot of the west mountain of the most remote and coldest summer resort in Ruoshui, the red maple standing in the corner of the small courtyard climbed out of the end of the courtyard. The elders in the villa gathered together to write a congratulatory note and sent it to the Zen Jingyuan. After Zuo Qing read it, he dipped his pen in ink, added a few strokes beside it, and sent an inkstone to the Mo Mansion. When Mo Fei heard that it was Zuo Qing who sent it, he added without saying anything and asked someone to send it to the Ministry of Rites. Finally, the Ministry of Rites accepted the congratulatory sticker with sincerity, framed it immediately, and hung it under the door plaque.
Mu Shun, the Minister of Rites, stroked his beard and looked up to admire the congratulatory post: "This is a congratulatory post from three important people in Ruoshui City. It's rare to see it!"
Zuo Shilang squinted his eyes, as if he couldn't clearly see the content of the greeting card. Mu Shun said: "The post looked up and said: The house is in a human environment, without the noise of cars and horses. The handwriting is free and casual, like a swordsman in the Jianghu, dancing with his sword and following his heart."
"Well, listening to the realm in this poem, it is indeed the case. I think it must be Elder Zeyuan of the Summer Resort."
Mu Shun continued: "Zhizhi Sigan, secluded Nanshan. The handwriting is neat and calm, and the writing is..." He turned to look at Zuo Shilang and asked maliciously, "Can you guess who it is?"
He touched his chin and said without thinking: "Master Mo is the minister of Humerus, and his words are like his person. It has to be him."
"This is the writing of Zuo Qing, the deputy director of Qishan Academy. Brother Fang, it seems that you are not good at reading minds." Mu Shun couldn't help but laugh at him.
Fang Chaosheng was stunned for a moment: "Really... Haha, it seems that the subordinate made a mistake. Then the last sentence..."
Mu Shun's eyes suddenly lit up at this moment: "This is Master Mo's inscription, taken from a section of a short song: Singing over wine, how many years there are in life. It's like the morning dew, the days are bitter when they pass. Generosity should be used with generosity, and sorrow will be unforgettable." Du Kang is the only one who can relieve your worries!" Finally, looking at those few lines of words, he said yes again and again.
Fang Chaosheng looked at him with disgust: "Sir, be reserved!"
"Brother Fang, please look at this word. This word is vigorous and powerful, and the overall momentum is magnificent. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, it is like the head of water!"
Fang Chaosheng was too lazy to discuss this with him anymore, so he left alone with his hands behind his back.
On October 15th, in early winter, it is advisable to drink wine and avoid drinking water. This is a habit passed down by the older generation. Even children will eat a few bites on this day to celebrate the festival. As a result, the taverns on Ruoshui Street are doing very well and there are many drunks.
Zuo Qing opened the wine store, emptied half of it, and sent it to various halls for teachers and students to taste. However, some students secretly discussed that these wines were brewed by Ruoshui Winery, and they were really ordinary. However, Zuo Qing's Zen Jingyuan had a few special pots, which were deeply hidden, and seemed to be the fine wines of Chu State. , only the royal family enjoys it, rare in the world!
When Su Yan heard about it, he got up early early to prepare to go to Zenjingyuan, just to see if Zuo Qing had any secrets.
Outside the Lanshan courtyard, there was a maid guarding the door, carrying a large package, as docile as a little lamb, saying hello to her. This maid was small and exquisite, and looked very honest, but she was a little timid and did not dare to speak actively for a long time.
Su Yan secretly observed her as she walked, "Why does the boss want to arrange you for me?"
The maid bowed and replied: "The master in charge said that Mr. Su, you are new to the academy and are not familiar with many places and rules, so there may be another misunderstanding, so he asked the slave to come over. After some time, Mr. Su, you are familiar with the academy, and then he will send me back. "
Su Yan couldn't help but sigh, it's true that good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles!
The maid added: "Originally, the one who came to serve Mr. Duan Yunxuan was the maid Sister Heshuang prepared by Duan Yunxuan. But later, Sister Heshuang couldn't come, so the slave girl came."
"Why?"
She seemed to have said something wrong. She looked nervous and spoke intermittently, "I went to Xiaoyao Pavilion."
Su Yan's eyebrows couldn't help but touch each other. After walking for a while, he asked again: "Why don't you want to come to me?"
She lowered her head, very annoyed that she spoke too quickly, but Mr. Su had already asked this question, so she could only reply truthfully: "She heard that sir, you like to visit brothels, and she was afraid that she would get into trouble in the future and be blamed by the superiors."
Su Yan sneered, "You mean I will hurt her? Are you not afraid?"
The maid hurriedly stood in line and swore: "Heshuang doesn't know what's going on. I don't know how generous Sir is. Who said women can't be like men? These stereotypes should have been broken long ago. This is what slaves are bothered by. Don't worry, Mr. Su, I will serve you." He will definitely be yours during this period of time and will never betray you. Whatever you say will be yours, even if you go to the brothel, the slaves will go too!"
"You are still transparent!" Su Yan couldn't help but smile, "You will follow me from now on. If there is something delicious and fun to do, I will bring you along. By the way, what is your name?"
"Gu Yu, Mr. Su, please call me slave A Yu from now on."
Walking all the way to Zen Jingyuan, Ayu was waiting outside the courtyard, and Su Yan went in alone.
The yard is not very decorated, with only a gravel path leading in. Peach trees are planted on both sides. The peach trees are bare and have a few transplanted vines hanging on them. There is a two-story pavilion in the southeast corner of the woods. The windows on the second floor are open, and there are bookboys posting books. The door on the first floor was closed tightly, and some ash with firelight flew out from the window. Su Yan stood on tiptoe and looked at the person half-outlined by the sunlight in the window. The person was holding a book in his hand and had serious eyebrows, as if he was reading a book or meditating.
Su Yan shook his head and sighed: "I don't come out to appreciate the beautiful scenery, but I pretend to be there. I really don't know who to show it to." He said and prepared to go over.
The door suddenly opened from the inside, and Su Yan complained: "You scared me!"
Zuo Qing smiled and said, "I hear you scolding me behind my back, why don't I come out and take a look?" He took the teacup handed over by the book boy and said, "Why are you here free?"
"It's not that Yansheng always boasts about your Zen Jingyuan. I would be really sorry if I didn't come over." Su Yan joked: "It's strange that I am so familiar with this place, as if I have been here before... Well, this is called It’s like déjà vu, just like I always have the illusion of déjà vu when it comes to wine!”
Zuo Qing leaned lazily against the door frame, hiding his hands in his wide sleeves, and could vaguely see the well-jointed hands between the two sleeves. He smiled and said with crooked eyes: "Then come in and sit for a while and see if there is anything else that seems familiar to you."
"I can't guarantee anything else, but I can definitely remember where I've seen and drank this wine! It's just like the fine wine from Chu State..."
Su Yan said as he got in.
"You're so rude. Anyway, I just asked the kitchen to prepare jujube cakes, and then took out the treasured wine. Oh, I also have a game of chess here. Xilou escaped from the battle. I am worried that there is no one to play with. Just risk your life to accompany the gentleman. !”
Su Yan lowered his head in embarrassment, stared at his toes and said, "I can't play chess."
"Then I'll teach you."
Su Yan was stunned, and he was also a little surprised.
What surprised Zuo Qing was why he said such a thing, he blurted it out without even thinking about it! He hurriedly avoided Su Yan's gaze, "Actually, I'm not good at it either. It's mainly taught by Xilou. If you want to learn well, you still have to ask him for advice."
But these words were not heard by the person in front of him. Su Yan frowned deeply, and his memory returned to the past uncontrollably.
She knew how to play chess, but since the Queen's aunt passed away that year, the only opponent who played chess with her also disappeared, and she gradually stopped playing chess. More than ten years later, she thought she had forgotten everything. However, when Zuo Qing mentioned it again, it turned out that she had not forgotten it.
But so what? Auntie has left, brother Wei Zhen has also left, and they will never come back!
Su Yan smiled bitterly and suppressed thousands of thoughts in his heart: "Since you are not proficient, then I don't dare to become a teacher randomly... Still, I still go to ask Fo Zha for advice, she..."
"That's fine." Zuo Qing called Yansheng over and brought her some wine, "This is the only jar left. Don't drink too fast, you'll get drunk easily."
"Thank you."
Su Yan didn't dare to look at him, maybe because she thought of Wei Zhen, or maybe her feelings for Zuo Qing were too complicated and weak, and she was afraid that once exposed, they might not even be able to talk like they did today.
Shu Youtang taught today - The Book of Songs.
But no one seems to like this, and the students are working hard and doing their own thing.
Su Yan spoke patiently for half an hour. He looked around, but no one was paying attention. He suddenly became angry, slammed the table, and said angrily: "Your parents have been blessed by their ancestors to have such a big business. Why don't you study hard and repay the favor?" They don't want to make progress, they only know how to have fun. You are ruining the family property that your parents have worked hard to protect, and you are ruining yourselves!"
Jin Guan was startled, "Sir, I didn't disturb the class!"
Sun Tzu Liang also quickly agreed.
"Then tell me, what did I just say?"
Silence...
Su Yan sighed and said: "You will be punished to copy the Book of Songs ten times. If you cannot finish it, you will not be allowed to leave. If you dare to lie, I will invite your parents to have a good talk!"
The students were naturally unhappy and protested in droves.
Changsun Xi looked at Ran Ying. Ran Ying was also a man with good eyesight. He immediately shouted: "Mr. Su, you have such a strong tone. You are so harsh on us. If it reaches the ears of the boss, he will definitely ask Mr. Su." Go and explain it carefully. I wonder how you will defend yourself then. Is it that you are also so ignorant of dignity?"
Su Yan didn't expect that what he said at such a young age was all long speeches, and he couldn't help but be speechless, "Honor and inferiority? Yes, no matter where you are, there has always been this distinction between superiority and inferiority. Ordinary people must call themselves ordinary people when they see someone who is an official or a king. And those who are officials and kings must call themselves ministers when they see His Majesty. But the distinction between superiority and inferiority is not an excuse for you to trample and despise! People bow their heads to honest officials, and ministers bow their heads to wise kings. There is more than just this. It's because of respect and inferiority. As a teacher, I represent Rongguo's etiquette and virtues for hundreds of years. Even if your parents come to see me now, they have to call me sir, instead of asking me to go to your parents. Lower your head, even if I get to the boss, I still have my reasons!"
Ran Ying snorted and said disdainfully: "We call you sir because of the etiquette between teachers and students, but you shouldn't use this relationship to act recklessly and arrogantly! Even if he is the prince's master, he will not yell at the prince. , everyone, do you think so or not?”
There was silence in the classroom at first, but gradually there were voices of agreement. Su Yan's teeth were itching with anger, and he held back his anger and said: "Master Prince is respectful and polite to the Prince, but that is because the Prince's character is worthy of respect. And you, after claiming to be high-ranking officials and dignitaries, you have not shown any respect at all. How can people respect you if you have a humble heart and keep spouting arrogant words?”
"When did I utter such arrogant words to you, sir? What I said is all true! Although you are sir, you come from a poor family, and you are not a noble. And the distinction between high and low has existed since ancient times. Otherwise, how could the whole world be like this? Isn't it a mess? Sir, you should wake up and find your place clearly!" Ran Ying's remarks attracted a lot of applause, but after seeing Su Yan's sharp eyes, they all shrank back in fear.
Su Yan retorted: "How many literati and poets have been born into the common people throughout the ages? If you and I exchanged identities now, would you still be as confident as you are today?"
"Unfortunately, I am indeed born into a noble family. Why should you deceive yourself, sir?"
Su Yan was calm and calm: "Although I am not as good as you in terms of status, how can there be distinctions between high and low in the world of learning? Here, we only judge high and low based on knowledge, never based on family background!"
"Okay!" Sun Ziliang and Jin Guan applauded vigorously.
Su Yan became more and more confident and continued: "Confucius said: If you don't learn etiquette, you can't stand up. Zhongyong also said: A benevolent person is the best, and being close to one another is the greatest; righteousness is appropriate, and respecting the virtuous is the greatest. Xunzi also said: A gentleman respects his teachers and his relatives and friends! In summary, we must learn etiquette and respect etiquette, we must be benevolent, our parents respect our teachers, and we follow the wise. If we can do these, we can be called a gentleman! Etiquette and benevolence are our own Cultivation, using power to bully others, being arrogant and rude will only make others hate you. Maybe one day you will be able to rely on your power to make people fear you, but it is just fear without respect at all. What's the point? Today I am a teacher I just want to tell you that respecting teachers and being kind to others are the qualities that a student should have. As a teacher, I don’t want to be superior to others. I just want to get along well with you. I will teach you all what I have learned, experienced, and understood, and teach you how to behave as a human being. Live in the world, instead of being manipulated by you here!"
After finishing the sentence, everyone applauded.
Ran Ying still wanted to argue, but she had no choice but to shut her mouth under the scorching gazes of everyone.
Changsun Yue helped: "There is no way to change the hierarchy, but since Mr. Su has become our husband, we must respect her!"
Sun Ziliang also echoed: "That's right, Mr. Su is from Shuyoutang. You'd better turn your elbows outward to target your own family. When the time comes, all the halls will compete, and don't make others laugh!"
Ran Ying was so frightened that she sat back and did not dare to say anything again. Seeing this situation, Changsun Xi had no choice but to stop his activities.
Su Yan finally calmed down and said to everyone in a good voice: "The school is a place for the exchange of knowledge. Debating between Ran Ying and me is also a kind of communication. I hope that everyone will speak actively in the future and have the courage to raise objections, but I hope even more In the end, everyone will be able to see clearly the black and white of good and evil, and don't get caught up in the ugliness of the world."
Changsun Yue suddenly stood up and applauded, "Sir, that's well said! Everyone applauds, sir!"
Su Yan was secretly proud and said to the students: "Okay, since you can recognize your mistakes and correct them, you will be rewarded well in the future as a teacher."
At this time, Xu Ziya suddenly said: "There is a place in the back mountain with very good sunshine, and there must be a lot of medicinal herbs. It is said that Mr. Su has extremely good medical skills, so why not lead everyone to grow eyes."
Ran Ying looked helplessly at Changsun Xi, but was frightened back by her contemptuous look.
Sun Ziliang was startled and said: "Collecting herbal medicines? It's fun. I have only picked herbs for tea or tea before!"
Jin Guan jumped up quickly and grabbed Sun Ziliang, "Let's go! Go collect herbs."
