"You are so good, Gu Lao San. Look at yourself and then look at your niece. If you have any conscience, you can't say such words." Gu Liang pointed at him and scolded him.

Everyone saw that Gu Jing was plump and fair-skinned, and was wearing a high-quality Confucian robe. If he hadn't stepped forward, no one would have thought that these three skinny, pale-faced men who looked like skeletons were his blood relatives.

"Second brother, who is so heartless? You bullied me when we were little, and now you're grown up, you're still fighting for me. If you hadn't studied hard, I don't even know if I could come to study here."

"I'm competing with you. I'm not good at studying. Hahahaha. You're only 28 years old and can barely pass the Tongsheng exam, and you're saying I'm not good at studying. Hahaha, isn't it just studying?"

"Didn't you say you were a great student? Without asking any more questions, just recite this 'Great Learning' for everyone to hear." Gu Jing's face changed, and he began to stammer. Everyone was surprised that Gu Jing, who they thought was so knowledgeable, behaved like this. Gu Jing secretly resented himself. He usually used tricks to deceive the teacher, so how could he really recite it fluently?

He was extremely lucky to pass the examination to become a Tongsheng, and he was ranked last, but this was enough for him to be taken seriously by the academy.

At this time, a voice came.

"Those who wished to manifest virtue throughout the world first governed their own state; those who wished to govern their own state first governed their own family..." Ji Xiaoju, who had fainted moments earlier, began to recite. She recited with remarkable fluency, each word clear and precise. Everyone couldn't help but look at this frail woman with new eyes. Gu Jing was furious.

"How can a woman like you recite this?"

"Your second brother taught me, third brother. You have read it at home before. He memorized it while listening to it while cleaning the yard, and then taught it to me. Did I recite it correctly?" Ji Xiaoju asked.

"How can people like you listen to the books of sages?" Gu Jing's face flushed red.

"You and I are both family members. What's the difference between you and me? When I was young, I could memorize an article after reading it twice, but you had to read it for three to five days and still couldn't recite it well. Am I not good enough at studying?"

"You're talking nonsense. You weren't like this when you were a kid. You hated studying the most."

"Is it me who hates it, or did you tell my parents not to let me study? Because you know you are not as good as me."

"You're talking nonsense. How could I be inferior to you?"

"Enough!" The old man who had been silent all this time suddenly swung his sleeves.

"How can you quarrel here?" Gu Jing immediately shut up. The old man walked forward.

"Haha, it's true. Most of the loyal people are butchers, and most of the unfaithful people are scholars. Your Shanming Academy is a den of filth. Fortunately, fortunately I didn't come here to study. Xiaoju, Cancan, I'm sorry for you. In the next life, I will definitely let you and your mother live happily!" Gu Liang turned around and bumped into the stone pillar while no one was paying attention.

Blood was spilled on the spot. In an instant, the originally clear sky became dim, with lightning and thunder, and hail mixed with snow, pouring down with a loud noise.

"The heavens are angry. Shanming Academy has been punished. Everyone, run!"

"Everyone, don't run. This hail will only hit the people at Shanming Academy."

"Look, the wall of Shanming Academy has collapsed!"

"What a relief! This Shanming Academy should have gotten its comeuppance long ago."

"Hurry up and save them! This family of three is so pitiful."

"Hey, come and help me send him to Huichuntang. The consultation fee will be on me."

"It's Shopkeeper Lin from Hexiangzhai. Everyone, come and help."

A group of ordinary people came forward and carried the family of three to the clinic.

The people of Shanming Academy were left to struggle for survival amidst the hail and snow. Today's events were so bizarre that some curious minds made up a story, and before the people of Shanming Academy could react, it had spread beyond Tongcheng.

Gu Can and his family of three are now lying peacefully in the clinic, sleeping soundly.

On the way here, they perfected their plan. After all, Shanming Academy had a really bad reputation, and they didn't want to get involved in intrigues with that Gu Lao San.

They are short on time and have heavy tasks to do, so they should use their time to study and give everyone the impression that they study hard, so as to stop future gossips.

So they have been making trouble in recent days. They cannot attract attention unless blood and human lives are shed. They will survive if they are put to death!

Only death can make people realize the truth and change!

It was at this time that the Gu family in Wangniu Village received the news.

"That damn Gu Laoer, how dare he do that!" Old Lady Wang slapped her thigh and started cursing.

"Okay, let's go and see how the third brother is doing." Old man Gu flicked his cigarette pipe, his face full of impatience.

The messenger was now bewildered. "No, weren't they the second son's family who died? Why did he have to go and see how the third son was doing?" Then he shook his head in disdain. It seemed that the three of them had been wronged. The elderly in the family were so neglected, they must have been working like slaves at home, starving and exploited.

Well, if there is really no way to survive, who would be willing to die?

As a result of a series of coincidences, Gu Laosan's reputation became even worse, while Gu Liang's family of three became the most pitiful people in the story that spread further and further, and people were filled with pity whenever they mentioned them.

Everyone in the Gu family hurried to Tongcheng.

Meanwhile, the Gu Can family in the clinic woke up from a good sleep, feeling refreshed and energetic, ready to face the coming storm.

When the Gu family from Wangniu Village arrived at the clinic, they were stunned to see that Gu Liang and his family were safe and sound. Old Lady Wang immediately started cursing.

"You unlucky guy, you actually pretended to be dead and lied to us, making us worry for nothing." Old Lady Wang put her hands on her hips and spit flew everywhere.

Gu Liang sneered.

"Worried? I'm afraid you're worried about the third brother's reputation being damaged."

"Anyway, what you did is really shameful." Old Man Gu snorted.

"Shameful? Compared to the scandals that happened at Shanming Academy, it's nothing?" Ji Xiaoju stood up with a firm look in her eyes.

"We just want justice. Everyone can see clearly who is not studying hard. If you weren't biased, our family would have already produced a top scholar and brought honor to the family!"

"The number one scholar is just thanks to the idiot second son." Old Lady Wang said disdainfully.

"Who are you talking about, idiot?" Gu Can asked.

Just as the two sides were at a stalemate, a sudden commotion was heard outside. It turned out that the dean of Shanming Academy had arrived with a group of teachers to question the culprit.

"Gu Liang, you have maliciously slandered the reputation of our hospital. You must give an explanation today!" The dean's face was full of anger.

"Please don't confuse right and wrong, Dean. Everyone knows what happened in your hospital. If anyone is to be held accountable, I'm afraid you should be the first one to be held accountable. Right and wrong are in the hearts of the people. Everyone witnessed what happened today. Even if you want to confuse right and wrong, you should ask everyone if they agree."

The dean was momentarily speechless, and the surrounding people also echoed Gu Liang. The momentum of the Shanming Academy suddenly weakened, and they could only leave in disgrace. Seeing this, the Gu family members did not know what to say and had to give up for the time being.

"Be careful of the consequences, the dean will definitely not let this go." Shopkeeper Lin stepped forward to remind them after the others had left.

"Thank you so much today. If I, Gu Liang, can make a name for myself in the future, I will definitely repay you for your kindness today."

"You're welcome. The most important thing is to survive. Mr. Feng is not someone you can easily deal with." Shopkeeper Lin waved his hand.

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