Chapter 6 I do not understand, you are the one who understands

Saying a word or two is one thing, but why take it too far and overstep boundaries

Alright, there is still plenty of time, no need to rush at the moment

Butler Wang was somewhat astonished, believing that Gu Jinnian had gone a bit too far in his remarks

Look up

Accompanied by the sound that arose

There are rules in the study; guards are not allowed to enter the study

Oh, so it is the heir of the Duke of the State.

In an instant, Gu Jinnian's gaze turned icy, and the two words he uttered carried an overwhelming force

The sudden appearance is clearly due to previous events

If you dare to speak recklessly again, do not say that the Minister of Rites will protect you; the entire court will see who dares to stand up for you

Speak of benevolence when your mouth is open, and of morality when it is closed; yet, in critical moments, I have not seen you step forward

Arrogance

It is a pity, but rules are rules. I hope you will convey to the Duke that the study has its own regulations, and I ask for your understanding.

However, the elder did not reprimand Gu Jinnian or Zhou Ning; instead, he spoke in a gentle tone, informing Gu Jinnian that the time for the morning class was approaching and advised him to go read first

The latter is somewhat silent; those who can work in this place are not foolish

It is only for this Zhou Ning that Gu Jinnian has kept it in his heart

Upon the appearance of the esteemed Master, Gu Jinnian also restrained himself slightly. After bowing to the other party, Gu Jinnian then turned to Zhou Ning.

full of sarcasm

After all, he is a disciple of the Minister of Rites, so it is only reasonable for him to stand up for his master

The entire Wenxin Study occupies an area of 1,300 mu in the western district. Although it is located near the edge of the western district, being able to establish such a study in the capital is certainly not the achievement of an ordinary person

There is no issue with this statement; Gu Jin almost drowned a few days ago, so having a few bodyguards is indeed reasonable

This ... ... .

What a bold statement

The ancient tree towered into the sky, and a stream of black energy entered the first branch on the left, as if it were a nutrient, and in an instant, a fruit appeared.

Indeed

Gu Jinnian nodded repeatedly, praising Zhou Ning for being knowledgeable and directly mocking the Minister of Rites.

The voice of Butler Wang is not loud, yet it is filled with a certain momentum

It is believed that with a person like Master Zhou in charge of the Ministry of Rites, everyone in the Great Xia is like a dragon, and everyone is a gentleman, a gentleman who is upright and unyielding

The heir should prioritize studying first

However, just as quickly, the guard outside the study spoke up to stop them

He spoke, his words laced with sarcasm

At a critical moment, Gu Jinnian's voice sounded

Provide both parties with a way out

Zhou Ning's voice emerged

I have met His Highness the Young Master

It is almost time for the morning class

I hope the young master can understand

In an instant, all the guards bowed in unison to this middle-aged scholar.

The voices of the crowd can tarnish gold, and the words of the people are to be feared. This is no joke; the sharpest knife in this world is none other than the incessant chatter of the masses

At this moment

Indeed impressive

Ah, yes, yes, yes

Do not make a fuss

The sound emerged

At this point, Gu Jinnian felt somewhat displeased

The Great Xia Capital

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Ning was immediately so enraged that he felt dizzy and disoriented

Then there is nothing to worry about

In extraordinary times, it is best not to act recklessly; otherwise, one issue remains unresolved while another arises.

Stepped down from the imperial carriage

A middle-aged scholar, holding a scroll, appeared not far inside the door, and it is unclear whether he happened to pass by or made a deliberate appearance

The rules of the study must not be violated by anyone, whether they be a duke or a prince; it is a sacred place for scholars, and not a trace of filth may be allowed to taint it

Even Butler Wang could not help but frown slightly upon seeing this person again

At that moment, a voice suddenly emerged

The voice of the steward was heard

The Duke of the State has lived a life of integrity and transparency, making significant contributions to the Great Xia, truly serving as a model for us scholars

"Butler Wang, pass it on. Master Zhou has comprehended the way of the gentleman, the essence of Confucianism and the scholarly intent. He is to become a sage tomorrow, so let everyone prepare. Also, have the Minister of Rites hasten to resign; at such an advanced age, he should not cling to the court and deny the younger generation an opportunity."

In an instant, Zhou Ning shouted loudly, somewhat exasperated.

The study guard lowered his head and said with a sheepish smile.

Your Highness, what is this?

He is an elderly man, dressed in a blue-orange scholar's robe. He is the chief instructor of the Wenxin Study, holding a position significantly higher than that of Zhou Ning

Wretch

I can't be bothered to deal with this guy

I do not understand, I do not understand, the Master understands, the Master understands, Master, you understand the most

Soon, after tidying up his appearance a little, Gu Jinnian headed towards the Wenxin Study.

You have failed to protect your lord; it is already generous of the duke not to hold you accountable, yet you still dare to obstruct here

Looking again at Butler Wang and the others, there was no reaction at all; if one must say, it was merely curiosity upon seeing oneself suddenly not leaving.

In the face of terrifying murderous intent

The servant then stepped forward to adjust Gu Jinnian's clothing

What is going on

Between the words, there is a fullness of sarcasm and coldness

Zhou Ning's momentum was instantly shattered, a look of fear flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly concealed by him.

Upon hearing these words, both Butler Wang and Zhou Ning's expressions changed dramatically

His appearance broke the deadlock

At the same time, the twelve elite members of the Gu family drew their swords without hesitation, and beneath their armor lay a chilling intent to kill

Gu Jinnian's words are quite simple: with such strong principles, why didn't you die together when it was difficult to establish the state of Jian De?

The students have met Confucius

At that moment, the voice of Butler Wang sounded, his eyes filled with curiosity

He repeatedly praises the Duke of Zhen Guo, yet the implications in his words are quite clear. The Duke of Zhen Guo is upright and honorable, with a family full of loyalty and valor. However, Gu Jinnian is deeply contemptible; he would yield to others, but not to Gu Jinnian.

I did not expect such an event to occur suddenly

As the sound subsided, Gu Jinnian walked into the study.

The remarks of the common people in Kyoto serve as a warning, constantly reminding Gu Jinnian to be vigilant

The dean of the Wenxin Academy is a highly esteemed scholar and also a student of the Daxia Academy

Zhou Ning is a favored disciple of the Minister of Rites and one of the instructors at the Wenxin Academy. Although he is only in his forties, his position as an instructor at the Wenxin Academy indicates that he is not an ordinary individual

The study has arrived, Your Highness

Bai Ze is the leader of the extraordinary beasts, possessing human-like understanding and clarity of good and evil. The Azure Ox serves as the mount of the sage, and this is essentially the case for all the various academies, large and small.

Zhou Ning was purely angry

The latter, apart from having a sullen expression, displayed no other emotions

As soon as these words were spoken, the voice of the steward could not help but rise.

Therefore, filled with doubt, Gu Jinnian walked towards the interior of the study.

The topics of discussion are not surprising; they merely revolve around the wealthy being unkind, officials protecting one another, young people failing to learn properly, and the likes of prodigal sons.

Gu Jinnian was taken aback, he stepped back a few paces, frowning as he looked at Zhou Ning

This young master is here to study, not to engage in verbal sparring

It is getting late, and if we delay any further, it will interfere with the morning class, and they will say that this young master does not understand the rules

I have met Mr. Zhou

In an instant, Gu Jinnian was filled with curiosity

The Wenchin Study suddenly appeared before me

The Minister of Rites is a former official of the previous dynasty. Although Zhou Ning is not a minister of the previous dynasty, he has also benefited from its grace. If he truly has integrity, he should die together with them

You are really being given face

There is a saying that goes very well: the prejudices in a person's heart are like a great mountain, and no matter how hard you try, you cannot move it

As the butler's voice sounded, Gu Jinnian awoke from his contemplation

It is just like this

He is merely a guard, afraid to provoke the heir, yet the rules are set in place, and they also dare not defy them

Which duke possesses such great ability that he does not even regard the Wenxin Bookstore?

Mr. Zhou's words are somewhat harsh; the Duke is merely concerned for the safety of the heir.

This person has a problem with their intentions

However, it was just at the moment when Gu Jinnian had just left

Not understanding the situation clearly, you come here just to create trouble for yourself, do you enjoy showing off?

But Butler Wang did not make a fuss; however, there are still some points that need to be contested.

It is evident that he did not see anything, nor did the others see anything; otherwise, the reaction would not have been like this

This statement is absolutely correct

With the arrival of the Gu family’s jade carriage, the curiosity of the townspeople was piqued. Once they recognized it as the Gu family’s jade carriage, some unfriendly remarks began to emerge.

He originally just intended to pass by and give Gu Jinnian a lesson, but he did not expect to be met with such sarcasm from Gu Jinnian

It can be said that the original self has already been labeled, and if not handled properly, the impact will be significant

When one does a good deed, others may say, "What does it matter to do a good deed?" Moreover, while appearing to do good on the surface, one may be engaging in unseen, disreputable actions behind the scenes

What is going on

Surviving cannot be said to be entirely out of fear of death, but it is certainly subject to criticism from others

At a glance, two mythical beasts are placed outside the Wenxin Study, one being a Bai Ze and the other a Qing Niu

At the entrance of the study, there were also some guards who, upon seeing Gu Jinnian's arrival, displayed a slight change in expression, but soon returned to calmness

He gazed at the group of study guards, a coldness evident in his eyes

A stream of black gas flew out from Zhou Ning's body, and at an extremely fast speed, it re-entered his own body

The heir encountered great difficulties in the study a few days ago, and these guards were personally arranged by the duke

It is done

Tomorrow I will inform my grandfather that the Minister of Rites is old and senile, and is no longer capable of bearing the responsibilities, and that it should be you, Master, who takes on this role

"Butler Wang, you just need to keep watch outside the study; it is not a den of dragons or tigers."

In the study, seeing Gu Jinnian with his head down, Zhou Ning showed no particular expression, but slowly spoke to remind the guards.

In the future, whatever one does will be subject to labeling

If this matter is not handled properly, it could become troublesome for oneself

The issue is that he still does not know how to respond, because Gu Jinnian is not wrong; the current emperor's initiation of the Jian De disaster has resulted in the true loyal and righteous scholars being dead.

Do you understand, young man

Gu Jinnian took this out, making him truly lose his temper

The fruit is not large, and is even somewhat small, about the size of a fingernail

He did not argue with Zhou Ning about anything

Heh

Indeed, one grows old but does not die

Clang clang clang

Moreover, the person whose statue is erected in the Great Summer Academy is of extremely high renown and can be considered highly respected and virtuous

West Square District

The Master was absolutely correct; for scholars, the most important thing is to uphold justice. A gentleman is resolute, unyielding, and unafraid of power. It is a pity that the officials of Jiande lack the awareness of the Master. If they possessed such awareness, oh dear, how many troubles could have been avoided.

It is nothing

I would rather die than surrender

He does not know the purpose of the ancient tree in his mind and plans to find time to study it thoroughly

Gu Jinnian shook his head; he did not know what the ancient tree was, but he also understood that this matter should not be spoken of, as it could easily invite trouble

Once a mistake is made, it is met with an overwhelming chorus of criticism, with remarks such as "I knew this person would turn out this way all along" and "I have known since childhood that this person is not a good individual"

The elite on both sides also moved forward

I am ultimately the heir, stepping into the study, calling you Master, it is the way of the sage, not that I truly fear you

After a long silence, Zhou Ning could only clench his fists and utter a remark that was utterly inconsequential in anger

This is unnecessary

Especially outside the study, there are people coming and going. If there is such incessant quarreling, it will inevitably lead to some rumors being spread.

Before Gu Jinnian could think further, images suddenly appeared in his mind.

The sound emerged