Dean Sun's face was indifferent. He pried Chu Yuning's hand away and said, "For the sake of the time I taught you, I'll leave you with one last piece of advice: have the integrity of a scholar, straighten your back and hold your head high, and stop making a fool of yourself here!"
After saying that, Dean Sun turned and left.
The students of Ziyun Academy all followed Dean Sun, but a few fell behind and couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks as they passed by Chu Yuning.
"Didn't you say that it wouldn't be long before someone personally welcomed you back to the academy? You told us to look ahead, but the further we look ahead, the worse your life will become!"
Chu Yuning's forehead veins bulged. He really wanted to rush forward and punch the person who spoke, but he knew he couldn't act impulsively anymore.
Otherwise, in the future, another charge against him will be added—beating a classmate.
Seeing Chu Yuning being scorned and cursed, Shen Yuan felt incredibly pleased.
What he was so proud of in his previous life, she will shatter bit by bit in this life!
"Elder Mr. Murong, Divine Physician Jiang, I have finished speaking!" Shen Yuan stood up to take her leave.
Doctor Jiang, however, familiarly took her hand, "Come on, let's go together!"
As the two passed by Chu Yuning, Chu Yuning suddenly stopped Shen Yuan.
Shen Yuan glanced down at Chu Yuning and snapped, "Get out of the way!"
Chu Yuning didn't move. He sat on the ground, looking up at Shen Yuan with red eyes, filled with anger, resentment, and a hint of confusion.
He didn't understand, he really didn't understand! He didn't understand why Shen Yuan suddenly stopped liking him?
She used to like him very much, always put him first, and listened to him in everything. Why is she now going against him and becoming his enemy time and time again?
Why did she suddenly change?
The humiliation she inflicted on him today has made him unable to hold his head high in the entire circle of scholars. His future and his reputation have all been ruined by Shen Yuan! This is even more painful than being imprisoned before!
How could she be so cruel as to hurt him? How could she do this!
Chu Yuning tugged at Shen Yuan's dress, wanting to ask why, but Shen Yuan didn't want to answer. She turned to look at Prefect Jiang.
Prefect Jiang immediately gave his guards a look, signaling them to drag Chu Yuning away.
After her clothes were loosened, Shen Yuan lowered her head to straighten them, and then followed Doctor Jiang and Old Master Murong into the carriage.
Behind him came Chu Yuning's voice begging for mercy.
But Shen Yuan did not turn back.
She knew that Chu Yuning wanted an answer. After all, Chu Yuning in this life hadn't had the chance to do those things to hurt her yet, so her hatred seemed somewhat unfounded.
But since her rebirth, she has been plagued by nightmares, dreaming of struggling in the icy lake. The water of the Tranquil Lake in winter is as cold as countless needles piercing her bones. She cries for help, but no one comes to her rescue.
No matter how many lifetimes she goes through, she will never forget or forgive this feeling!
Just because Chu Yuning hasn't had a chance to hurt her in this life doesn't mean he won't in the future. And she cannot repeat the same mistakes!
When Mr. Murong arrived, it was Master Wang who sent Chu Yuning to pick him up in a carriage. Now that he is returning to the city, Mr. Murong does not intend to ride in Master Wang's carriage again.
He declined Magistrate Jiang's offer to ride in the same carriage and instead followed Doctor Jiang into his own simple horse-drawn carriage.
The carriage was very small, and it was cramped for three people. Doctor Jiang coldly invited Murong Jin out and made him sit with the coachman outside.
Murong Jin blew on his beard and obediently sat down outside.
Shen Yuan secretly grumbled to herself, never expecting that the renowned and illustrious Mr. Murong, who drove countless scholars crazy, was actually a henpecked husband.
Shen Yuan looked at Doctor Jiang with even more admiration.
"Why are you staring at me like that? Are you admiring my beauty?" Doctor Jiang teased.
"I have long admired the name of Physician Jiang, and I am honored to meet you today. May I ask why you helped me today and invited me to accompany you?" Shen Yuan asked the question that had been on her mind.
"Old woman, I find you attractive."
First impression?
Shen Yuan was stunned. What was this "love at first sight" feeling? Could it be that she had a big appetite?
After all, she and Doctor Jiang had devoured the entire table of food, even the scraps like chili peppers and scallions.
So... the old lady took a liking to her dining companion?
Seeing Shen Yuan's bewildered expression, Doctor Jiang found the little girl even more endearing.
Actually, she hadn't planned to attend the banquet at all; Murong Jin had invited her several times, but she hadn't agreed. She only came after being persuaded by Prefect Jiang.
She came from home alone in a very simple carriage. In addition, she didn't care much about dressing up or grooming herself. She wore clothes casually and tied her hair up with a strip of cloth, prioritizing comfort.
Unexpectedly, because her attire was too simple, she was asked to leave both of the two pavilions she entered. They said there weren't any extra seats, but she clearly saw empty prayer cushions.
She knew those people looked down on her, but she didn't care. She found the pavilion where Shen Yuan was, and the girl didn't look down on her. She even said that she smelled nice.
Thinking of this, Doctor Jiang leaned over and sniffed Shen Yuan.
She also had a similar herbal scent, much more pleasant than her own.
She asked Shen Yuan, "Girl, are you also a doctor? Who is your teacher?"
"I am not talented and have no famous teacher to guide me. I have only read a few medical books and taught myself some pharmacology. Now I run a pharmacy in Jian'an City, where I dispense and decoct medicine for people."
"Do you own that affordable pharmacy in town?"
Shen Yuan nodded, "Yes."
Doctor Jiang's eyes were full of praise, "You're quite good, girl. Your actions have really helped a lot of people who can't afford medical treatment or medicine!"
"I come from a poor family, so I want to do my best to help those in need. It's just a pity that I'm not skilled in medicine. I can only try to lower the price of medicinal herbs, but I can't treat the poor." What Shen Yuan said was indeed what she regretted.
If she possessed medical skills, she could certainly help many more people.
Doctor Jiang smiled and pulled Shen Yuan closer: "So Heaven sent me to you."
Shen Yuan was stunned. "What do you mean by that, senior?"
Doctor Jiang curled his lip, "Why call me senior? Call me master!"
Shen Yuan stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Doctor Jiang actually wanted to take her as his apprentice? Was she dreaming?
Shen Yuan didn't think about it anymore, and fearing that the other party would regret it, she quickly called him "Master".
"Yes!" Doctor Jiang replied with a smile.
She was smiling, but Murong Jin outside the carriage was sighing.
Today was originally a banquet he specially set up to find a disciple, but he didn't find a student, while his wife gained a disciple for free!
"Why are you sighing?" Doctor Jiang asked, displeased.
Murong Jin said, "It's a pity that women can't study for the imperial examinations and become officials; otherwise, I would like to take her as my disciple."
This woman was bold and decisive, and she had also read a few books and knew a few words.
If he were a boy, receiving his teachings would surely lead to great fortune in the future.
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