noffsinger Chapter 439 Waiting for a long time
Chapter 439 Waiting for a long time
As long as they can pass the examination of Bailu Academy, anyone, regardless of whether they are scholars, farmers, merchants or artisans, can enter the academy to study.
Among the students, those who came from official families formed one faction, and the rest formed another faction.
Here we will call the former government-sponsored students and the latter civilian-sponsored students.
The government-sponsored students behave in a rather arrogant manner, and it is not uncommon for them to bully the civilian-sponsored students in private.
Most of the civilian students came to Bailu Academy just to study, so their first reaction to the difficulties faced by the government-sponsored students was to endure it.
They would not report the bullying to the academy, fearing that if there was a quarrel, they would be embarrassed if they met the elders of these government-appointed students in the officialdom in the future. Wouldn't they be suppressed?
Therefore, facing the belittlement and ridicule of the government-sponsored students, Sun Qingyuan, who responded to every sentence and spoke every word sharply, can be regarded as a rare flower among the civilian students.
After Sun Qingyuan left Bailu Academy, the students who used to be on good terms with him and Wang Changbo gradually distanced themselves from Wang Changbo due to the tyranny of the government-appointed students.
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Chuzhou, Bailu Academy.
As soon as the morning class was over, Wang Changbo packed his book box and planned to go to the cafeteria to eat alone.
The academy has a rule that students have morning classes at the beginning of Mao time, have breakfast at the end of Mao time, and then start the formal classes of the day.
Of course, attending early morning classes is not a hard and fast rule. Many students are used to studying hard at night and cannot get up in the morning, so they do not attend early morning classes.
From the school to the canteen, you have to pass through a lush bamboo forest.
The sun had just risen at this time, and the sunlight shone through the gaps between the bamboo leaves, forming patches of mottled light and shadows, like golden scales shining on the ground.
Wang Changbo walked quickly on the path paved with bluestone slabs. He had wasted some time during the break. If he didn't walk faster, he would miss the hot buns.
"Oh! Who did I think this hurried person was? He didn't have the manners of a White Deer student at all. When I got closer, I saw that it was my brother. I wasn't surprised."
The person who was speaking was named Li Linzhong, a government-appointed student. His father, Li He, was a military officer under the Jingzhao Yin.
Behind Li Linzhong were a few friendly government-sponsored students, all of whom looked at him with ill intent. Wang Changbo's face suddenly turned pale.
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At the same time, Luo Xiaoran and his group finally arrived at the gate of Bailu Academy.
In fact, they had already arrived in Chuzhou yesterday morning, but did not visit directly for two reasons.
First of all, everyone is exhausted from the journey, so they need to wash up properly to avoid being impolite.
Secondly, when we climbed the mountain to Bailu Academy, Mr. Mo Shen would probably be having lunch. How presumptuous!
Therefore, Luo Xiaoran and Chen Ji let everyone rest in the city for a day, and got up early the next day to go up the mountain and knock on the door.
Along the way, Luo Xiaoran acted very relaxed and happy, as if she came out not to complete an impossible task but to go hiking with friends.
Sun Qingyuan had a blank expression on his face. Du Kongqing even put down the medical book in his hand and surrounded him to tease him, but he didn't react much. His dead fish face made Luo Xiaoran very angry.
Chen Ji was about to meet Mr. Mo Shen, and the tension in his heart became tighter and tighter, but the smile on his lips never faded, and his eyes never left Luo Xiaoran.
He was looking at Luo Xiaoran when she jumped up to pick leaves from the tree.
He was looking at Luo Xiaoran when she picked up a strange-looking stone and put it into her purse.
Luo Xiaoran picked up a pine cone and when she showed it to him, she found that he was still looking at her.
"Your Highness, if we can't invite Mo Shen back, will the marriage not be possible?"
Luo Xiaoran's sudden question not only shocked Chen Ji, but also made Sun Qingyuan, who was almost dying, and Du Kongqing, who was about to punch Sun Qingyuan twice in a friendly manner, prick up their ears tacitly.
"Will not."
The corners of Chen Ji's lips curled up gently, his smile reached his eyes, and his tone was very meaningful.
"I will definitely be able to ask him to do it. If he is unwilling to officiate at the wedding in Kyoto, I will apologize to him and do whatever I can to make amends."
The other three people trembled all over. Is His Royal Highness Chen Ji/Prince Yan planning to kidnap someone if he can't persuade him?
This is so exciting!
When the Bailu Academy was finally in sight, Chen Ji, who had made up his mind, walked in with the other three who were somewhat excited.
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The news of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince of Yan soon reached the headmaster, who was strolling in the academy at that time.
The current headmaster of Bailu Academy is named Mo Qing. He is Mo Shen's adopted child and takes his last name, but they are not father and son. To outsiders, they are only master and disciple.
Mo Qing is a man over fifty years old, with a crane-like figure. His hair is combed meticulously and fixed with a white jade hairpin. A few strands of hair hang down by his ears, adding a bit of elegance to his appearance.
His eyes were sharp yet gentle, as if the mysteries of everything in the world could be revealed with just one glance from him.
When Luo Xiaoran saw Mo Qing, her eyes lit up and she secretly sighed that what a reclusive master with an immortal look and temperament.
At the same time, she is extremely interested in Mr. Mo Shen, who has trained her and is also her mission target this time.
Mo Qing's gaze swept over the four people and finally stopped on Luo Xiaoran. A mysterious smile suddenly appeared on his face, which was as calm as an ancient well.
"Finally here, the teacher has been waiting for a long time."
How long do you have to wait?
Luo Xiaoran's eyelashes flickered. What did this mean? Could it be that the Empress Dowager's decree granting marriage had been passed on here?
"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way, Master." Chen Ji nodded slightly towards Mo Qing, his words full of respect.
"The teacher is old, so it will be fine if we only receive Miss Luo this time. Your Highness, why don't you go to the Bamboo Viewing Pavilion with the other two friends to rest for a while?"
Chen Ji frowned slightly when he heard this. Why did he only see Xiao Ran?
Just now they only said that they wanted to see the headmaster, but did not specify why they came. How did Headmaster Mo Qing know that they were here to see Mr. Mo Shen?
There was only one possibility. They had already known about the Empress Dowager's imperial decree granting the marriage. But who had passed the news on? What conspiracy was there? Would Xiao Ran be in danger?
Many questions surged in Chen Ji's mind. Just as he was about to ask that they must go together, he saw Luo Xiaoran shaking her head at him.
The purpose of this trip is to ask for a favor from someone. How can I reject the other person's face before even meeting him/her?
Giving Chen Ji a "reassuring" look, with many questions in her mind, Luo Xiaoran was led by Mo Qing himself to the thatched cottage where Mo Shen lived.
The graceful figure waved her sleeves, without taking away a cloud.
Watching Luo Xiaoran's back gradually disappear, Chen Ji still stood there, staring in the direction she left, wondering what he was thinking.
"Your Highness, Prince Yan, please——"
The assistant teacher of the academy nearby saw that His Royal Highness Prince Yan was about to stare a hole in the body of his own headmaster, and after hesitating for a long time, he still stepped forward.
Chen Ji glanced at him coldly. The evil spirit of a man who had fought on the battlefield was a huge harm to an assistant teacher who had lived in the academy for many years! Do you know?
The teaching assistant looked up at the sky with hatred, choking with speechlessness.
I swear to God, the old headmaster said that he only saw Miss Luo, it has nothing to do with me~~
To be honest, he was quite surprised that the old headmaster agreed to meet Miss Luo!!!
For so many years, the headmaster has been serving the old headmaster alone, and the most senior teacher in the academy has not seen the old headmaster for a long time.
"Your Highness, let's go to the Bamboo Pavilion and wait! Bailu Academy is a place for study, no one dares to act rashly here."
Sun Qingyuan understood Chen Ji's worries, but he had lived here for several years and knew that the place was peaceful and tranquil. At least no one had lost their lives...except Xiaolian.
"Assistant Liu, don't bother with that. I can take His Highness there."
Assistant Professor Liu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the non-existent cold sweat from his face, and quickly said goodbye to Chen Ji.
As they walked further away, Assistant Coach Liu slowed down his pace. He looked back at Sun Qingyuan who was standing next to Chen Ji and shook his head helplessly.
Qingyuan is a good kid in every way except that he is too unruly and does not know how to restrain his edge and bide his time.
At that time, he wanted to drop out of school, and many teachers disagreed. However, this guy had made up his mind and left the academy without any regrets!
Alas~~ Although I don’t know how he got to be by the side of King Yan, I hope that he can find his own way one day.
The road of life is long, and there is a lot to practice!