Mingzhao Academy.

It was originally a farm of the Liu family, and was later converted into a college.

Getting off the ox cart, Zhou Lingling looked at the tall gate tower in front of her. The four large characters "Mingzhao Academy" on it were so imposing that she couldn't help but stand in awe.

Zhou Chi and the other man also looked at the gatehouse, straightened their clothes, and let out a sigh of relief.

Only Zhou Laoer and Zhou Yun, who were driving the ox cart, had the same expression and "smacked their lips".

Zhou Laoer said, "This large academy is truly magnificent!"

Zhou Yun: "Yeah! So impressive!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he keenly noticed the strong wind coming from his ears, and Zhou Yun subconsciously lowered his head.

"Hey! Dad, you didn't hit..."

"Snapped!"

The slap didn't hit the forehead, but the back.

Zhou Yun suddenly coughed twice, and Zhou Lingling sighed helplessly after hearing the sound.

"Dad! Your hands are so heavy, stop hitting my second brother all the time."

Zhou Yun immediately smiled happily, "My sister really cares about me."

"If you really want to teach my second brother a lesson, just make him recite it. What if he gets hurt from all the fighting?"

Zhou Yun: “…”

"puff"

The smile did not disappear, it just shifted to Zhou Chi and Zhou Zhuo's faces.

After a burst of laughter, the tension in Zhou Chi and Zhou Zhuo's hearts disappeared for the most part.

Zhou Lingling was very satisfied with the effect.

The five people walked in through the gatehouse and arrived at the main gate of the academy.

Zhou Chi straightened his expression, walked forward and knocked on the door three times.

After a while, the door was half opened from the inside, and a boy about ten years old stuck his head out.

When he saw them, his eyes lit up: "But the young master of the Zhou family?"

Zhou Chi was stunned, looked at his sister, and then nodded to the man.

"The students and others do have the surname Zhou."

The servant quickly stepped aside and opened the door, saying:

"My young master gave instructions yesterday. Today, several young masters surnamed Zhou will come to our academy to take the entrance exam. He was just asking about it!"

The servant took a look at the five people: three young gentlemen, an adult, and a little girl. They didn't look like they were from a wealthy family, which was strange. He didn't understand why the young master had specifically instructed them.

"I'll take you to see the young master right now. It just so happens that the old master is here to give lectures to the students today. If you're lucky, maybe you can even meet the old master today!"

The servant said this with a tone full of pride, but it was not offensive.

He was once one of the six ministers of the dynasty. After he took office, he opened an academy to teach and educate people. He cultivated many talents for the Yuan Dynasty. Such a person is worthy of the pride of their Liu family.

After hearing this, Zhou Chi politely thanked the servant: "We understand. Thank you very much, brother."

This is a large house with three courtyards. The servant is also a lively guy. He introduced everything to them as they walked in from the gate.

"This is the front hall, usually used to entertain guests. Sometimes when parents come, they are also met here."

If you walk further back, you can hear the faint sound of reading.

"The school is at the back. On the left is the elementary school, in the middle is the student class, and on the right is the scholar class."

"The canteen is in the side yard. You can go through this corner gate. Behind it are the dormitories for students and teachers. My young master and old master also stay here occasionally..."

Zhou Chi and others were attracted by the sound of reading when they saw the servant turn around and go to another corner gate.

"My young master is waiting for you gentlemen here."

So the group followed the servant and entered the small courtyard next to it through the corner gate.

In the yard, under a ginkgo tree as thick as a person, an old man and a young boy were playing chess quietly.

On the low table next to it, the aroma of tea is lingering...

Seeing this, the servant took a few people and stood not far away, without going over to disturb them.

He whispered, "The old master and the young master are playing chess, let's wait."

But the people under the tree had already noticed them.

Especially an old man who was about to lose to his own grandson, he cleared his cough a few times.

"Since the guests have arrived, Yuanyi, please come down here today!"

As he spoke, Mr. Liu reached out and covered the chessboard in front of him.

Liu Yuanyi smiled helplessly: "Grandfather forgot again, Yuanyi is best at reviewing."

Seeing that the old man was about to lash out in anger, he added, "But what Grandfather said makes sense. I have guests arriving today, and I'll ask Grandfather for advice tomorrow."

As he spoke, Liu Yuanyi stood up, shook his sleeves, and walked towards the Zhou family members.

Old Master Liu snorted softly and turned his gaze towards the newcomer.

"Master Zhou, Mr. Zhou, and Mr. Zhou, I apologize for my rudeness."

Zhou Laoer, who was called "Master" for the first time, once again turned into a gourd with a sawed-off mouth and could only laugh.

Zhou Chi and Zhou Zhuo greeted Liu Yuanyi with the courtesy of a student, "Mr. Liu."

Zhou Yun also hurriedly followed his brother's example and bowed with his fists clasped.

Regardless of whether he can enter the academy in the future, there is a sequence in asking questions, and the one who is more knowledgeable is the teacher. Liu Yuanyi accepted this courtesy and nodded to the three of them.

Zhou Lingling waved her paw at her new friend: "Hello, Master Liu!"

Liu Yuanyi smiled at her and said, "My father is here today, so it's a good opportunity to introduce you to each other."

OK, OK!

I’m about to see the six ministers in person. It feels so good to be an ancient person.

So, Mr. Liu discovered that when everyone was bowing their heads and greeting him, there was a little girl who stared at him with her eyes wide open, without blinking.

It's like looking at something strange...

The old man was delighted and asked her, "Little girl, are you the one who gave ginseng to my granddaughter-in-law?"

Zhou Lingling: Nodding obediently, I continued to watch the living Shangshu...

Old Master Liu twirled his beard and said, "Not bad, not bad. You have such a kind heart at such a young age... Why are you looking at me like that?"

Zhou Lingling smiled shyly: "I have never seen a living minister of the six ministries in my life..."

The living Shangshu, Mr. Liu: “(⊙?⊙)…”

Everyone in the Zhou family: Σ(°△°|||)︴……

Liu Yuanyi: ど?????????う……

"Hahahahaha..."

Then, Mr. Liu burst into astonishing laughter.

"You are quite interesting, little girl. If you weren't a girl, I would definitely let Yuan Yi take you in."

Zhou Lingling's reaction was calm:

"Luckily I'm a girl, otherwise I would have been dragged into school!"

Hearing this, Old Man Liu narrowed his eyes and looked at her: "Why? You don't want to study?"

"I like to study, but I don't study for the sake of getting a degree. I just want to gain some knowledge, learn to distinguish right from wrong, behave properly and have integrity, and cultivate my sentiments."

Zhou Lingling said as a matter of course: "So just follow your heart and be at ease. You don't have to be like you guys."

After hearing this, Mr. Liu pondered for a long time before nodding.

"It's rare for you to have such insight."

"Since we're here for your brother today, Yuan Yi, send someone to invite Master Qian and Master Sun to assess him together! Let me see, your sister is so outstanding, how capable is your brother..."

As soon as he said this, Zhou Lingling immediately quit:

"Old man, you are cheating!"

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