Chapter 955: Speculation (Thanks to the reward from book friend "wgqsm")
As soon as Bai Shan and Bai Erlang got off the carriage, Man Bao came up to them cheerfully, cheering, "Congratulations, congratulations."
Bai Shan and Bai Erlang couldn't help but smile and said, "Thank you, thank you."
Manbao asked with a smile, "Is Liuxue fun?"
They both said in unison: "It's not fun."
Bai Erlang said, "The scenery is quite nice, and it's especially big. The courtyard where we first-year students study is bigger than our entire Dazhi Academy."
"The twelve of us were divided into one class. The classroom was in a corner, and the first-year students in the next class looked down on us."
Bai Shan said, "The three of us were admitted to Class A3 of the Imperial College. They also look down on us, but..."
Bai Shan chuckled and said, "They also look down on each other. Those who got in through the Imperial Examination look down on those who got in through the Imperial Examination, and those who got in through the Imperial Examination look down on those who got in through the Imperial Examination. And both those who got in through the Imperial Examination and the Imperial Examination look down on us, the descendants of meritorious officials."
Manbao asked with amusement, "Who do you look down on then?"
Bai Shan smiled and said, "I don't know what Peng Zhiru and Lu Xiaofo are thinking, but anyone who looks down on me, I look down on them too."
Bai Erlang was about to applaud him when Bai Shan continued, "But their knowledge is indeed superior to mine..."
His hands froze.
Bai Shan said, "This is only Class A-3. There are more outstanding students in the two classes ahead. It's a pity that the Imperial College exam only ranks students and doesn't re-assign classes. Otherwise, I would like to see if I can change classes next year."
Manbao said, "Changing classes all the time is not good for studying, right?"
Bai Shan said confidently: "It has no effect on me."
That's true. He has always been slow to warm up and has few friends, so changing classes won't have much impact on him.
Bai Erlang was unwilling, "It's better not to, I just recognized all my classmates today."
The three of them went to the Second Hospital while talking, first paid their respects to the teacher and reported on the progress of their studies today.
Bai Shan asked Daji to move in all the books he had received today, and picked out a few to give to Manbao. "I can use the old books, and these new books are for you."
Manbao took a look and returned two books to him, saying, "I have these two books too."
"Then give it to your nephews so you don't have to spend money on buying it."
Manbao accepted it with pleasure.
Mr. Zhuang looked up at them, shook his head slightly, and asked, "Are you getting along well with your classmates?"
Bai Shan and Bai Erlang nodded together, "It's quite harmonious."
Mr. Zhuang didn't quite believe Bai Shan's words and warned him, "Don't argue with others, let alone fight with others. If you are bullied, don't be polite, just go to the doctor directly."
Bai Shan agreed.
After explaining Bai Shan, Mr. Zhuang turned to Bai Erlang and praised him, "You did well on the test this time. I have a gift for you."
After saying that, he gave him a very rustic pen holder.
Bai Erlang was very surprised, "Sir, is this for me only?"
"That's right," Mr. Zhuang said with a smile, "you too. The Sixth Academy is different from the academies outside. Once you enter the Imperial Academy, you are not allowed to be naughty."
Bai Erlang patted his chest and agreed, "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely not cause any trouble."
Mr. Zhuang smiled and nodded.
In fact, he was not that worried about Bai Erlang, because although this kid always seemed careless, he had a good personality and could get along with everyone. He looked lively and generous, and he was also adaptable.
He was worried about Bai Shan.
This kid is much more stubborn than his junior brother. He and Manbao have the same problem, which is that they cannot tolerate being wronged and are very proud in their hearts.
But who in the Imperial Academy is not a favored child of heaven?
Who doesn’t have pride?
He was afraid that if he went to the Imperial College, he would get into conflicts with others and wouldn't know how to back down.
Things that are too rigid will easily break. Many people only understand this truth after they break.
Mr. Zhuang asked Bai Erlang and Manbao to go out first, and took Bai Shan to talk in the study, and did not leave until dinner was over.
Bai Erlang and Manbao were very confused. After dinner, they gathered around Bai Shan. While sorting through their textbooks, they asked, "What did the teacher say to you?"
Bai Shan peeked outside and saw that her husband had gone for a walk to digest his food, so she whispered, "He told me to take a step back when arguing with others, that there's more to it than meets the eye. Even if I've been wronged, I shouldn't be impulsive. I should go home and think it over before deciding what to do... He's been talking about this all afternoon."
Bai Shan whispered, "I think the gentleman's expression was not right when he said these words."
Manbao seemed to be lost in thought. "I feel like something's not right with Mr. since he came to the capital. What do you think? Is it because the capital is Mr.'s sad place?"
Bai Erlang thought of the storybooks he had borrowed from Manbao and began to imagine, "I know. The master must have had a stubborn temper. He was bullied by others, but he didn't tolerate it. Then he was retaliated against, and maybe even his family was in trouble. So, the master left the capital in grief, vowing never to return to the capital..."
Manbao and Baishan: ...
Manbao slapped him on the head and said angrily, "Can you guess more reliably? Senior Brother Zhuang is still alive! I don't remember Master's wife, but haven't you seen her?"
Bai Erlang covered his head and said, "I was young at the time and I don't remember it. Okay, it didn't bring any harm to my family. So, do you think the capital is Mr.'s sad place? Was he bullied in the capital and couldn't bear it?"
Bai Shan asked, "Who bullied you?"
Man Bao said arbitrarily, "No matter who it is, that Chen Fulin must be one of them. I asked Daji when I came back today. He hasn't left the house since he came back from the Imperial College."
Bai Erlang was distressed. "It's a pity that the master refused to say anything. We couldn't find anything from Chen Fulin. Even Liu Gui said that Chen Fulin had a good reputation. The neighbors were eager to say that he was a kind man."
Manbao rolled his eyes, rolled up his sleeves and said, "If the master won't tell us, we can ask Mr. Lan. Mr. Lan must know something."
"Yes, Mr. Lan and Mr. are good friends."
Bai Shan touched his chin and said, "But how can we ask? Asking directly will definitely not work. Mr. Lan won't tell us."
Bai Jilang: "How else can I ask if not directly?"
Manbao touched his chin and said, "If County Magistrate Tang were to ask, what would he ask?"
Bai Shan had already picked up his brush and dipped it in ink, thinking as he put pen to paper. Man Bao and Bai Erlang came over to look at him, then nodded repeatedly, saying, "Not bad, not bad, that's the question."
Bai Shan smiled slightly.
He pulled out another piece of white paper and said, "I'll write the letter now. Manbao, please help me keep an eye on it. If there are any mistakes or omissions, we will correct them."
Bai Erlang stood up and said, "I'll go out and keep watch for you."
Bai Shan wrote a letter with the help of Manbao. The three of them got together to think about it, changed some sentences and tone, and after they all agreed on it, they copied it onto the letter paper.
Bai Shan put the letter away and casually pulled out a piece of white paper and said, "Would you like to write a letter to County Magistrate Tang?"
Man Bao: "That's right. Otherwise, if we suddenly sent a letter to Yizhou City, Mr. Lan would definitely ask about it. Once he knew we were writing to Mr. Lan, wouldn't he guess it?"
(End of this chapter)
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