Chapter 6: I don't understand, you understand brother
Daxia Kyoto.
Xifang Street.
With the arrival of the Gu family's jade chariot, the people on the street couldn't help but arouse the curiosity. After seeing that it was the Gu family's jade chariot, some unfriendly comments started to sound.
The things they talk about are not unusual, they are nothing more than being rich and unkind, officials protecting each other, not learning well at a young age, being a prodigal, and so on.
It can be said that the original body has been labeled, and if it is not handled properly, it will have a great impact.
No matter what I do from now on, I will be labeled.
If you do good deeds, others will say, what does it mean to do good deeds? Besides, if you do good deeds on the surface, you may do some shameful things secretly.
Once you do something wrong, you will be scolded overwhelmingly. You have known that this person is like this for a long time. You have known that this person is not a good person since you were a child.
That's it.
There is a saying that is right, the prejudice in people's hearts is like a big mountain, no matter how hard you try, you can't move it.
This is absolutely correct.
It is no joke that the sharpest knife in the world is the long-lasting public opinion.
The comments of the people in Kyoto can be regarded as a wake-up call, reminding Gu Jinnian to pay attention almost all the time.
If you don't handle this matter well, it will be troublesome for you.
It was at this time.
The butler's voice sounded.
"Your Majesty, the study has arrived."
As the butler's voice sounded, Gu Jinnian woke up from his thoughts.
Look up.
Wenxin Study Room appears in front of you.
At first glance, there are two strange beasts set up outside Wenxin's study, one is Baize and the other is Qingniu.
Bai Ze is the head of the strange beasts, understands human nature and understands good and evil, and the green ox is the mount of the saint. This is basically the case in academies of all sizes.
The entire Wenxin Study covers an area of 1,300 acres in Xifang. Although it is close to the edge of Xifang, it is naturally not an ordinary person to be able to open such a study in Kyoto.
The dean of Wenxin Study is a very famous scholar and a student of Daxia Academy.
He is also the person who has a statue in the Daxia Academy. He has a very high reputation and can be considered to be highly virtuous and respected.
Walked down from the jade chariot.
The servant then came up to tidy up Gu Jinnian's clothes.
There were also some guards at the door of the study. Looking at Gu Jinnian's arrival, their expressions changed a little, but they soon returned to calm.
Soon, after tidying up his appearance, Gu Jinnian walked towards Wenxin's study.
The elites on both sides also stepped forward.
But soon, the guard outside the study door stopped him.
"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."
"There are rules in the study. Guards are not allowed to enter the study."
"I hope the prince will forgive me."
The study guard lowered his head and said with a smile on his face.
He was just a guard and did not dare to provoke the prince, but the rules were here and they did not dare to disobey them.
As soon as he said these words, the butler's voice couldn't help but rang out.
"The Crown Prince encountered a disaster in his study a few days ago. These guards were arranged by the Duke himself."
"You guys are not doing your best to protect the Lord. It doesn't matter if the Duke doesn't blame you. How dare you stop me here?"
Butler Wang's voice was not loud, but it was full of momentum.
He stared at the study guards with a cold look in his eyes.
There is nothing wrong with this. Gu Jin almost drowned a few days ago, so there is really no problem in bringing a few guards.
"this......."
The latter is a bit silent, and anyone who can work in this place is not stupid.
But at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded.
"What a loud tone."
"Which prince has such great ability? He doesn't even take Wenxin Study seriously?"
"It's really amazing."
Along with the sound.
It was a middle-aged Confucian scholar, holding a volume in his hand, who appeared not far from the door. I don't know if he just happened to pass by or if he appeared on purpose.
The words were full of sarcasm and coldness.
"I've met Mr. Zhou."
In an instant, all the guards bowed to the middle-aged Confucian scholar.
Even after Butler Wang saw this person again, he couldn't help but frown slightly.
This is Zhou Ning, a proud disciple of the Minister of Rites, and one of the tutors in Wenxin Study Studio. He is only forty years old, but he can hold the position of tutor in Wenxin Study Studio. He is not an ordinary person.
The sudden appearance was obviously due to what happened before.
After all, he is a disciple of the Minister of Rites, so it is reasonable to stand up for his master.
"Mr. Zhou's words are a bit harsh. The Duke is just worried about the safety of his son."
Butler Wang didn't make any noise, but he still had to argue when it was time to argue.
"Oh, it turns out he is the eldest son of the Zhenguo family."
"That's okay."
"The Duke of Zhen Guo has been upright and upright throughout his life and has made great contributions to the Great Xia Dynasty. He is indeed a role model for scholars of our generation."
"It's a pity that rules are rules. I hope you can tell the Duke that there are rules in the study room. I hope you can forgive me."
Zhou Ning's voice sounded.
He kept praising Duke Zhen, but the meaning behind his words was clear. Duke Zhen was upright and loyal, but Gu Jinnian was so messy that he would have given in to anyone else, but Gu Jinnian couldn't do it.
"Okay."
"Steward Wang, you can just stay outside the house. It's not like a dragon's pond or a tiger's den."
"My prince is here to study, not to quarrel."
"It's getting late. If I delay it any longer, I'll delay morning classes, and I'll say that I don't understand the rules."
At the critical moment, Gu Jinnian's voice sounded.
He didn't argue with Zhou Ning.
Especially outside the study door, there are people coming and going. If there is such an endless quarrel, some rumors will spread again.
This is not necessary.
In an emergency, don't mess around, otherwise if you don't clear up one thing, you'll end up talking about another.
But Gu Jinnian kept this Zhou Ning in mind.
This guy has bad intentions.
If you don't understand things clearly, you will cause trouble for yourself. You like to show off, right?
Okay, it's still a long time, don't be in a hurry.
In the study, Zhou Ning showed no expression when he saw Gu Jinnian lowering his head. He just spoke slowly to remind the guards.
"No one is allowed to trample on the rules of the study, no matter the prince or the prince. This holy place for scholars must not be stained with a trace of filth."
He spoke with sarcasm in his words.
Now, Gu Jinnian felt a little unhappy.
It’s okay to just say a few words, but why are you so embarrassed?
Do I really give you face?
"Oh."
"Master is absolutely right. The most important thing for a scholar is to uphold justice. A gentleman is a strong man, unyielding, and not afraid of power. It is a pity that it is difficult for ministers to achieve moral integrity. Without Master's level of consciousness, if there is Master like this
Awareness, tsk tsk, there will be so many troubles there.”
The voice sounded.
Full of sarcasm.
The meaning of Gu Jinnian's words is also very simple. You are so strong-willed. When it was difficult to build morality, why didn't you die together?
The Minister of Rites is an old minister of the previous dynasty. Although Zhou Ning is not a minister of the previous dynasty, he has also received favors from the previous dynasty. If he is really brave, he will die together.
Open your mouth to be benevolent and righteous, but keep your mouth shut to be moral, but you didn't stand up at the critical moment?
really.
As soon as he said this, both Butler Wang and Zhou Ning's expressions changed.
Butler Wang was a little shocked, thinking that Gu Jinnian had gone too far.
But Zhou Ning was purely angry.
The problem is that he still doesn't know how to respond, because Gu Jinnian is right. Today's Holy Emperor launches a crusade to build virtue, and the truly loyal scholars are already dead.
I would rather die than surrender.
It cannot be said that those who survived were completely afraid of death, but they were definitely criticized by others.
Gu Jinnian brought this out to make him really have no temper.
"Shu Zi understands you?"
After being speechless for a long time, Zhou Ning could only clench his fists and angrily utter an innocuous sentence.
"Ah, yes, yes."
"I don't understand, I don't understand, Master understands, Master understands, Master you know best."
"Tomorrow I will tell my grandfather that the Minister of Rites is too old and too weak to bear the heavy responsibility. Please come, Master."
"I believe that with people like Master Zhou in charge of the Ministry of Rites, everyone in Daxia will be like a dragon, and everyone will be a gentleman, an upright gentleman."
"Steward Wang, pass on, Master Zhou has understood the way of a gentleman, the holy will of Confucianism, and will become a saint tomorrow. Let everyone prepare, and then ask the Minister of Rites to resign quickly. At such an old age, he is still working in the court.
If you don't leave the hall, you won't give young people any chance."
"It's true that old age never dies."
Gu Jinnian nodded repeatedly, praising Zhou Ning as an understanding brother, and even directly ridiculed the Minister of Rites.
As soon as he said this, Zhou Ning was so angry that he felt dizzy.
He was just passing by and trying to teach Gu Jinnian a lesson, but he didn't expect that Gu Jinnian would be so treacherous.
"Shuzi."
In an instant, Zhou Ning roared, a little angry.
"Arrogant."
In an instant, Gu Jinnian's eyes turned cold and he shouted two words with great momentum.
Clang Clang Clang.
At the same time, twelve elite members of the Gu family also drew their swords immediately. Under the armor, there was murderous intent.
Facing the terrible murderous intention.
Zhou Ning's momentum was instantly broken, fear flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly covered up by him.
"Stop making trouble."
"It's time for morning class."
"Your Majesty, it's better to go to school first."
The voice sounded.
He is an old man, wearing a green-orange Confucian robe. He is the head teacher of Wenxin Study, and his status is much higher than Zhou Ning.
His appearance broke the deadlock.
However, the old man showed up and did not reprimand Gu Jinnian or Zhou Ning. Instead, he softened his tone and told Gu Jinnian that morning class time was coming soon and asked Gu Jinnian to go to study first.
Give both sides a step down.
"Student has seen Mr. Rufu."
Seeing the appearance of the Chief Master, Gu Jinnian also restrained himself a little. After saluting him, Gu Jinnian looked at Zhou Ningdao again.
"I am the prince after all. When I step into the study and call you Master, this is the way to respect a saint. I am not really afraid of you."
"Next time you dare to talk nonsense, don't talk about the Minister of Rites. The whole court will see who dares to protect you."
After the voice fell, Gu Jinnian walked towards the interior of the study.
Too lazy to talk to this guy.
However, just when Gu Jinnian left.
A black energy flew out of Zhou Ning's body and entered his own body at an extremely fast speed.
"What's going on?"
Gu Jinnian was startled. He took a few steps back and looked at Zhou Ning with a frown.
The latter had no expression other than a gloomy face.
Looking at Butler Wang and others, there was no reaction. It must be said that they were just a little curious when they saw that he suddenly stopped leaving.
Before Gu Jinnian could think any more, a picture suddenly appeared in his mind.
The ancient tree towered into the sky, and a black energy penetrated into the first branch on the left, like nutrients, and in an instant a fruit appeared.
The fruit is not big, even a little small, as big as a fingernail.
What's going on?
In an instant, Gu Jinnian was filled with curiosity.
He didn't know the function of the ancient tree in his mind, and planned to find time to study it carefully.
I didn't expect that something like this would suddenly happen.
"Your Majesty, what are you doing?"
At this moment, Butler Wang's voice sounded, his eyes full of curiosity.
Obviously, he didn't see anything, and even the others didn't see anything, otherwise he wouldn't have such a reaction.
"nothing."
Gu Jinnian shook his head. He didn't know what an ancient tree was, but he also knew that it couldn't be told as it would easily cause trouble.
Therefore, with doubts, Gu Jinnian walked towards the inside of the study.