The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 303

Chu Liuyun easily fought against the two with only half of his skill, and unexpectedly the match ended in a draw. Afterwards, Zhang Yunlie, Gu Zhihuai and this disciple became friends, and the three hit it off immediately.

The three quickly became good friends, and Zhang Yunlie and Gu Zhihuai took Chu Liuyun directly to the student cafeteria of Hongwen Academy.

Chu Liuyun, with a candied hawthorn in her mouth, said, "My parents used to forbid me from eating these things at home. Your Hongwen Academy is really wonderful."

Gu Zhihuai and Zhang Yunlie exchanged a glance, then said, "We never expected that the domineering and aloof Chu Liuyun on the court would have such a side. We can't let the female students who like you see this."

"Zhihuai, stop being so sarcastic. Liuyun, why don't you come and study at our Hongwen Academy? Besides, I always feel that the vice-principal of your Bailu Academy is hiding something."

Chu Yun swallowed a hawthorn, then shook his head and said, "I'm here to compete, not to exchange academies."

Hearing this, Gu Zhihuai and Zhang Yunlie were immediately dejected, saying, "Liuyun, we're brothers. If the three of us go on stage tomorrow, we must settle things with a winner. Then..."

Unexpectedly, Chu Liuyun said directly, "You can only show your skills, but you may not be able to beat me."

Seeing Chu Liuyun so proud and complacent, Zhang Yunlie and Gu Zhihuai nodded in agreement, then turned their palms up.

"This is a way that Master Xu taught us to encourage each other."

Chu Liuyun placed his hand on the back of their hands, and saw Zhang Yunlie and Gu Zhihuai say, "No matter what happens tomorrow, we will do our best to win a ranking for the academy."

The next morning, the sky was clear, but it started to rain. The light drizzle made the sand and gravel on the training ground unusually soft.

At this moment, Chu Liuyun stood on the field with his arms crossed, and the vice dean of Bailu Academy stood on the high platform and said: "This game of Cuju will be between Zhu Jinming of Hongwen Academy and Chu Liuyun of Bailu Academy."

Not only Gu Zhihuai and Zhang Yunlie, but even Chu Liuyun was quite surprised. The originally chosen candidate didn't show up; they changed people midway through!

At that moment, the steward shouted, "Lord Du, Prime Minister Fang has arrived."

Then two middle-aged men walked in, one wearing a gray robe and the other a purple robe, and went up to the stage.

Zhu Jinming was already somewhat depressed.

"It was supposed to be a game of Cuju by the young men of Wu County, but why me? And I'm not very muscular."

The female students from Hongwen Academy immediately exclaimed, "Zhu Jinming, keep going! You absolutely mustn't give up on yourself!"

"Zhu Jinming, you are the best!"

Just as Zhu Jinming regained his confidence, he turned around and saw Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling walking up. After the two sat down, they realized that the person playing the match was actually Zhu Jinming. The two immediately looked at each other and stood up.

"Go Jinmin!"

Zhu Jinmin was taken aback at first, but then his confidence was completely ignited. He didn't expect that even Minister Du and Prime Minister Fang knew about Master Xu's cheer.

Zhu Jinming nodded and said, "Lord Fang, Lord Du, just you wait and see, I will definitely do my best!"

Zhu Jinming then pointed directly at Chu Liuyun.

"bring it on."

A calm expression appeared on Chu Liuyun's face.

"I'll definitely score the last goal first! But judging from your form, you can't beat me."