The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 279

"Do you think I would willingly feign illness? If Master Xu were willing to come to my Chen County, I would be overjoyed. Before my parents even left, someone sent me a message saying that my uncles would be coming tomorrow. They said they admire Master Xu's literary talent."

Lu Mingyi was speechless: "What are they doing here? They're not going to marry Master Xu."

Unexpectedly, Yuan Lishu said, "You don't understand. Once Master Xu feels the goodwill of the people of Chen County, he will definitely have a better impression of Chen County. Then, when my cousin takes action, she will surely win."

Seeing Yuan Lishu's despicable face, Lu Mingyi shook his head helplessly and said, "In that case, you should rest. I'm going downstairs."

He then closed the door and left.

The next morning, I saw three dignified middle-aged men standing in front of the mansion gate. Although they were called middle-aged, they were actually just over thirty years old.

The three men approached the gatekeeper and said, "We are the Three Friends of Winter from Chenjun. Please inform them of our arrival."

One of them explained, "The three of us admire Master Xu so much that we came all the way from Chen County."

After the gatekeeper gave the final announcement, the three of them walked into Beishan Hongwen Academy.

Yuan Aiqi said, "I never imagined that the student dormitory of Beishan Academy would be called Zhuangyuan Building."

"That brat Li Shu insisted that all the literary examinations in the world are now under the jurisdiction of their teacher. He said that if you anger Teacher Xu, even if you pass the exam, you will not be allowed to pass."

"This group of children then renamed their dormitory building 'Jidi Di'."

Yuan Yi chuckled softly and said, "The fact that Zhuangyuanlou is located here shows that these lads are truly repentant and want to study. It would be a real pity if such talents did not come to the Yuan family."

The butler quickly came out to greet them.

"Master Xu is not available to see you all today. Please return home first. This is just an academy. Please come back another day."

The three men were surprised to be turned away as soon as they arrived. They immediately said, "So that's how it is. We've disturbed Master Xu."

She then sincerely apologized, leaving the butler speechless. Then, Yuan Aiqi pulled a piece of candy from her bosom and said, "This is Lishu's favorite candy at home. The three of us are not here to disturb Master Xu today, but to bring some snacks."

Please, steward, put in a good word for us with Master Xu. Please don't let Master Xu misunderstand us because of this.”

The three then quickly left. The steward's lips twitched. They were still after the master. Knowing they couldn't win him over, they lied and said they were there to deliver some food so that Master Xu wouldn't be too angry.

Early in the morning, a great beauty arrived at Hongwen Academy, and the carriage was extremely alluring.

"The carriage is made of pink Shu brocade! Your cousin certainly has quite the grand style! This is the first time I've ever seen a carriage made of Shu brocade, especially in such a rare color."

"More than that, the malachite slabs around the carriage and the pearls inlaid on the roof are truly rare. Those pearls are as big as a baby's fist, and they are really dazzling."

Yuan Lishu said directly, "You don't understand, do you? If it weren't so dazzling, how could the teacher see it?"

The other scions of prominent families suddenly realized what was happening.

"So that's how you got Master Xu to see it. That's a brilliant move."

Sure enough, a beautiful woman stepped out of the carriage, and everyone stared in disbelief. She wore a butterfly hairpin and a white feather dress, looking just like a fairy from the heavens.