Soon, Fang Zigui arrived.

After hearing the whole story, he did not defend himself immediately, but asked Xu Chengyu in disbelief: "So, do you really want to accept Gu Yunji as your disciple?"

Xu Chengyu nodded: "Yes, Gu Yunji is talented and knowledgeable. In terms of ability and temperament, he is the best among this class of students. I do intend to accept him as my disciple."

"What about me!" Fang Zigui said reluctantly, "I expressed my intention to become your teacher early on, but you said that I would like to see you again. Am I worse than him? You have watched me grow up.

,Uncle Xu!”

Xu Chengyu's eyes were heavy and his tone was calm: "Zigui, your father and I are old friends, so I naturally know your abilities, so you don't have to worry about it. Even if you and I are not masters and disciples, I can guide you at any time in the future."

How can this be the same? The bond between the direct disciple and the teacher is so deep that after entering the officialdom, you can always enjoy the protection of the master. Is this something that the son of an old friend can compare with? What's more, only by becoming a direct disciple, he can

Only then is it more possible to be with Xu...

Fang Zigui shook off the chaotic thoughts in his mind and turned to look at Zhu Yuanfeng and the two of them: "Did you really destroy the paper on purpose?" Regardless of whether he can become a disciple or not, if Zhu Yuanfeng really deliberately framed others because of this, it would spread out in the future and have an impact.

It's not just his reputation, but also his official career.

Zhu Yuanfeng's plan was not known to Fang Zigui throughout the whole process. Now that things have become like this, he is even more afraid to admit it. He said: "How could it be possible? Senior Brother Fang, am I that kind of person?"

Fang Zigui knew that nothing could be learned from his question, so he looked at Zhang Fu and said, "Tell me, did you do it on purpose? Zhang Fu, if you dare to lie to me, I will not be as good as you if I find out in the future.

Also, don’t expect my family to help you with your brother’s candidate for county magistrate.”

Zhang Fu is a little miniont who works beside Zhu Yuanfeng. He usually runs errands and does odd jobs. He has never done anything to frame him up. This time he finally had the courage to get things done. Who would have expected that the trouble would get bigger and bigger later?

Under the aggressive questioning from everyone, I was so frightened that my face turned pale and I was dripping with cold sweat.

Now faced with Fang Zigui's threat, and being manipulated by him to the point of grasping it, he no longer dared to hide it, and said it all with a trembling voice: "I say, I say! Zhu Yuanfeng said that Gu Yunji has been working very hard lately, and he

When I heard the news about the mountain chief accepting a disciple, I guessed that it might be related to his monthly exam results, so I wanted to ruin his exams no matter what."

"I didn't dare at first, but Zhu Yuanfeng said that among the people he knew, Gu Yunji and I were the only ones in the same examination room. He only needed to dirty his papers and didn't need to worry about anything else. If I didn't listen, he would make me fail in the academy.

In the days of peace, I have no choice but to do as you are told."

Having said this, Zhang Fu knelt down and kowtowed to Xu Chengyu: "Chief, Chief, please spare me! I'm just a follower of orders, I didn't mean it! I won't dare to be a chief again from now on!"

Seeing this, Xu Chengyu's face fell like water, and his sharp eyes swept towards Zhu Yuanfeng: "Do you have any other explanation?"

Zhu Yuanfeng secretly cursed Zhang Fu for being useless. Seeing Xu Chengyu's face, he realized that it was useless for him to say anything at this point. Although his starting point was for Fang Zigui, Fang Zigui himself did not know it.

Concerned about his father's status as a bachelor in the cabinet, Zhu Yuanfeng did not dare to bite him randomly.

So he lowered his head and accepted his fate and said: "I have nothing to explain. It's just what I did. It doesn't matter how the mountain leader decides."

Xu Chengyu said: "In that case, then write to your father, Mr. Zhu Jie, and ask him to take you back. You don't have to stay in Luxi Academy."

Zhu Yuanfeng suddenly raised his head: "Chief, are you going to expel me?" He looked in disbelief, "Isn't it just that I soiled his paper, so why would the Head punish me so heavily?"

"Hmph, you framed your classmates, bullied others, and threatened Zhang Fu. Do you think you have made too many mistakes?" Xu Chengyu sneered, "I used to just turn a blind eye, but now you have done such a thing,

If I keep you here, wouldn't it encourage the unhealthy tendencies in the academy?"

"If you accept the punishment, I can write a private letter to your father and ask him to find any excuse to take you back. Or, you have another option, which is to make a self-examination in front of all the teachers and students of the academy and apologize to Gu Yunji in public. In this way, you

You can continue to stay.”

If he apologizes in public, he will not only lose his own face, but also lose the face of his father Zhu Jie. He may even be punished for not being able to discipline his children. At that time, his father will have to skin him. Zhu Yuanfeng gritted his teeth when he heard this.

, clenched his fist tightly, gouged out Gu Yunji, and walked away with a flick of his sleeves.

Xu Chengyu ignored him and said to Zhang Fu: "Although the nature of this matter is bad, since you are the first offender and you are under the instigation of others, I will punish you by copying the four books ten times and cleaning the entire academy."

"Yes, yes, yes, the student received his punishment, thank you very much, Chief!" Compared with Zhu Yuanfeng, his punishment was much lighter. Zhang Fu did not dare to say anything and ran out immediately to start cleaning.

After things were sorted out and those who deserved punishment were punished, Xu Chengyu looked at Gu Yunji and said gently: "I know you really want to become my teacher, and you have been preparing for this monthly exam for a long time. But the paper was destroyed.

In any case, it cannot be counted in the ranking. In this way, as long as you get into the top three in the next monthly exam, I will still accept you as a closed disciple, how about it?"

"I don't agree!" Fang Zigui on the side immediately objected before Gu Yunji could agree.

"Gu Yunji firstly does not have the reputation of being a civil servant, secondly he does not spend as long as I have with you, and thirdly he is not as capable as I am. I am not convinced by accepting him as my disciple!"

This Fang Zigui was always against him in order to become a disciple, and he seemed to think highly of himself. Gu Yunji couldn't bear it anymore, and retorted: "I will gain fame sooner or later, and the time we spend together will become longer when I become a disciple."

, As for this ability, why do you think that I am not as good as you? I am too confident, right?"

"Then do you dare to compete with me?"

"Just compare, am I afraid of you?"

Looking at the two people who suddenly became tit for tat, Xu Chengyu had a headache: "Why are we arguing again? Zigui, why do you insist on worshiping me as your teacher? It's not like I will never have contact with you again after accepting a disciple.

, it actually doesn’t matter whether you want to become a disciple or not.”

Fang Zigui bit his lip and said angrily: "You said so much, but in the final analysis, you just don't like me? Is this Gu Yunji better than me? I don't accept it! I want to compete with him. If he wins,

Sorry, I will never mention this again!"

"This..." Xu Chengyu was a little embarrassed.

Gu Yunji cupped his hands towards Xu Chengyu and said: "Master, my student is willing to compete with him. I want to prove to others that I am worthy of being your disciple. Please do it, Master!" Judging from Fang Zigui's intention, if his wish does not come true today

, he will inevitably be troubled in the future. It is better to defeat him openly and cut off his thoughts.

"Okay, then you two will have a competition." Xu Chengyu had no choice but to agree, "I know Zigui's strength. If you beat him, Gu Yunji, you don't have to wait until the next monthly exam. I can accept you as my disciple right away.

.Of course, if you lose, you and I will no longer have the fate of master and disciple."

"Yes!" Gu Yunji and Fang Zigui responded in unison.
Chapter completed!