Seeing that Wang Xuezheng's students were almost done in the examination, Feng Zhixian reminded him: "Master Xuezheng, if you wait any longer, the table will be cold."
"Oh? It just so happens that I feel empty in my stomach, but I can't live up to Brother Tan's kindness." Wang Xuezheng stood up with a smile, and everyone bowed to see him off.
Wang Xuezheng paused, stretched out his hand and waved behind him: "Little friend Wei Chen, please join us at the table."
"yes!"
Hearing that Wang Xuezheng invited Wei Chen to the banquet, the old gentry in Youyang were so envious that their eyes almost dropped.
Sun Zhigao on the side was even more jealous, thinking that he, a scholar and husband, had never enjoyed such an honor. How could Wei Chen, a yellow-haired little brat, have the qualifications to be so praised by the academic master?
Shi Kai caught a glimpse of Sun Zhigao's furious look and couldn't help but sneer secretly, but at the same time he felt deeply relieved.
He came from a poor family since he was a child. After failing two college entrance exams, he was unable to take the exams again and had to make a living by teaching.
But Shi Kai was just a boy, and many social schools looked down upon him and shut him out. It was Sheng Wei who appreciated Shi Kai's talents and invited him to become a tutor at Sheng's Free School, so that Shi Kai would not be deprived of food and clothing.
Even so, Shi Kai still had to succumb to Sun Zhigao and could only play the role of an assistant coach, and was ridiculed by Sun Zhigao from time to time.
Shi Kai didn't say it on his lips, but in fact he had long been holding back a sense of injustice in his heart. He placed all his thoughts on the students, had strict requirements on them, and taught them carefully, hoping that some of the students could stand out, and for him, Mr. proud.
However, Shi Kai did not expect that the person who finally fulfilled his wish would be a ten-year-old Meng boy who had only been in school for half a month.
Shi Kai couldn't help but recall the first time he met Wei Chen. He saw Wei Chen writing furiously and taking notes in class, receiving the six rites of apprenticeship from Wei Chen, giving him calligraphy instructions, and teaching him the meaning of classics...
Scene after scene flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern, as if it happened just yesterday, which made Shi Kai sigh.
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Youyang County Government.
At the banquet, after some hypocritical concessions, Wang Xuezheng took the seat, Feng Zhixian sat in the main seat, and Wei Chen sat in the companion seat near the door.
The venerable ones face the door, while the humble ones carry the door behind them. This is not only convenient for taking care of the guests, but also strictly observes the etiquette of superiors and inferiors.
There were eight plates of cold meat and vegetable dishes on the table, and a piece of precious fruit and a piece of pastry snacks were placed in front of each seat.
Feng Zhixian waved his hand lightly, and the maid handed over the dishes, including delicacies from the mountains and seas, including all kinds of meat and vegetables, which whetted your appetite.
Wang Xuezheng glanced at Wei Chen and saw that he was always dignified in appearance, not squinting, and looking at the delicacies in front of him as if they were nothing, he couldn't help but secretly admire him again.
After the feast was over, the banquet dispersed. Wang Xuezheng encouraged Wei Chen a few words, left a name note, and returned home with Magistrate Feng.
Wei Chen walked out of the county government gate with his head held high and returned towards the direction of Sheng's volunteer school.
Both Shangguan were present, and Wei Chen couldn't help but drink a few cups of yellow soup at the banquet. He felt a bit drunk and felt a little dizzy.
Returning to the free school, Wei Chen opened the door and was shocked when he saw the scene inside. He was completely drunk.
More than fifty classmates were seen standing at the door of the lecture hall, staring eagerly at Wei Chen. Seeing that Wei Chen was back, everyone cheered and surrounded him.
Wei Chen also saw Chen Jun in the crowd. He had a look of shame on his face, lowering his head and shying away from looking directly at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen asked: "Classmates, what are you doing?"
Chen Jun stepped forward, his face still a little unnatural, and saluted Wei Chen: "Wei Chen, today I failed to live up to expectations and lost the face of my teachers and classmates. It was all because of you who stepped forward and saved Yixue's face." , you have done a great job, please accept my worship."
Wei Chen quickly helped him up and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, what are you talking about? You and I are both students of the voluntary school. It is our duty to maintain the reputation of the voluntary school. No matter what you say about credit or not."
At this time, another student in the crowd shouted loudly: "Wei Chen, today you have won honor for our volunteer school in front of the academic masters. From now on, you will be one of our own!"
"That's right!" All the students agreed.
Wei Chen laughed, bowed to all directions and said, "It's an honor for me to be accepted by all of you. Wei Chen would like to thank you."
Everyone cheered loudly when they heard this and surrounded Wei Chen and walked towards the lecture hall. Only Sheng Changgui snorted coldly and left the lecture hall alone.
Sheng Changgui decided to go to his poker friend Sun Zhigao, play a few rounds of horse hanging, relieve the tightness in his chest, and discuss how to deal with Wei Chen.
As soon as he entered Youzhai where the tutor was resting, Sheng Changgui saw Sun Zhigao packing his luggage. He was surprised and stepped forward and asked, "Cousin-in-law, are you leaving?"
Sun Zhigao sighed and said: "I was deeply touched when I saw Master Xuezheng today. I decided to resign as a private tutor and concentrate on studying in preparation for the provincial examination next year. Changgui, brother-in-law, I am afraid I will no longer be able to teach you in the future."
Sheng Changgui was confused when he heard this.
what's the situation?
Didn't Sun Zhigao's brain get damaged? How could he suddenly have to use his skills when he was doing well? We agreed to be like rice bugs together, playing horse games and visiting brothels every day. Isn't this a pleasant life?
Seeing Sheng Changgui's expression of seeing a ghost, Sun Zhigao coughed slightly in embarrassment, glanced at the door, and seeing no one around, he sat down on the stool and said angrily: "To tell you the truth, it's Sheng The old man in Wei Na has a dog’s eye and doesn’t recognize gold and jade, so he resigned from my job!”
"how so?"
Sheng Changgui was shocked when he heard this. After all, Sun Zhigao was also the son-in-law of the Sheng family. No one should fire him when Sheng Wei fired him!
Sun Zhigao said feebly: "Isn't it because I demolished that boy Wei Chen in front of the academic master?"
Sheng Changgui's eyes widened: "Is it because of this?"
"Hmph, that old fellow Sheng Wei, who has raised his tail to the sky when it comes to academic politics, dares to say that I have neglected my duties and acted dishonestly. If I continue to teach in the free school, I will only mislead the students and bring bad luck to the free school. culture. He also said, he also said..."
"What else did you say?" Sheng Changgui asked hurriedly.
Sun Zhigao swallowed, his voice suddenly dropped, and he said humbly: "He also said that if I refuse to leave on my own, he will go to the provincial capital to ask the academic administrator to make a decision."
Hearing this, Sheng Changgui suddenly realized that Sheng Wei had captured Sun Zhigao's seven inches!
What Sun Zhigao cares most about is his reputation as a scholar. He is not afraid of anything but one person, and that is the academic administration of his province.
Now that Sheng Wei was familiar with him in front of the academic masters, Sun Zhigao was naturally afraid of him as he had climbed onto this path.
Otherwise, if Sheng Wei goes to Xuezheng to report a black case against Sun Zhigao, Xuezheng will be furious and Sun Zhigao's reputation as a scholar will be lost!
On weekdays, Sun Zhigao relied on his fame and never had much respect for his father-in-law, Sheng Wei. However, at this time, there was a hint of fear in his words, and he felt a little embarrassed on his face.
He pretended not to care and waved his hands and said: "Forget it, I am a great scholar. Teaching these Meng boys is inherently overqualified and useless. It is better to give up this trouble and settle down."
After hearing what happened to Sun Zhigao, Sheng Changgui was already in a state of confusion.
In the Sheng Family Yi Xue, apart from Sun Zhigao, Sheng Changgui seems to be the biggest black sheep in the Yi Xue. In order to rectify the academic style of the Yi Xue, Sheng Wei even eliminated Sun Zhigao, his son-in-law, so his nephew...
The expression on Sheng Changgui's face kept changing, but he finally made up his mind and said:
"Well, cousin-in-law, how about I go with you..."
