15 I am a dude
◎Not a great writer◎
Sitting in a sedan chair, I rushed to the mansion and saw the wife of the Minister of Works, who was reading a book intently.
Although her body was swaying with the sedan chair, she did not put down the book in her hand and read it intently.
After a while, she put the book down and said with emotion: "I was biased and almost missed a good book. Fortunately, I didn't say the wrong thing today."
I turned the book to the first page and rubbed the three words "Yi Baiyu" with my fingers. I really wanted to meet him, this young man who was praised and criticized by the world.
At this time, other people who originally bought the book with different attitudes also expressed the same feeling after reading the book.
At this time, Yi Baiyu had not yet gotten up.
In the academy, the storm has not yet reached this point, and people are still arguing about the ranking of the list.
At this time, a student in the crowd was getting anxious because he saw that everyone had been arguing for a long time but still hadn't come up with a set of rules.
He suddenly had an idea and said loudly, "I think we should ask the Crown Prince to make the decision! Crown Prince Yi Yuean has been intelligent and well-educated since he was young. He is a role model for the Yi Dynasty."
At this point, the man was heartbroken and said, "Now the prince is ranked second, and that playboy has taken first place. We must seek justice for the prince!"
As soon as these words were spoken, many people agreed and said, "You are right."
The man said, "I haven't seen the prince come yet, so I guess he doesn't know yet. Let's go tell him first."
Everyone agreed, and a group of people went to the prince's school in a mighty stream.
However, there were two people who did not move at all. One of them was the one who had just spoken.
The man next to him gave him an approving look and said jokingly, "Jixiang, that's great. When did you become so smart?"
"After staying with you Ping'an for a long time, I have been influenced by you and have become somewhat capable of such despicable tactics," Jixiang replied.
Hearing this, Ping An immediately patted Jixiang hard and said, "How despicable! Speak politely. I have told you many times that this is called wisdom!"
On the other side, a group of people came to the Prince's Academy.
As soon as Yi Yuean opened the door, he saw several students standing outside the courtyard.
"We have met the prince." Everyone saluted.
"We have already entered the academy, and we are all students. You don't have to do this." Yi Yuean quickly declined, and then asked in confusion, "Why did you all come here together? Did I do something wrong?"
“We are terrified by what the prince said.
"It's not the prince's fault, it's just that Yi Baiyu went too far!"
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All I could hear was people talking to each other, and the place was full of noise.
"Everyone!"
"Everyone!" the prince reminded.
Seeing that all the students finally stopped, Yi Yuean couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He said, "Can you send someone to explain it in detail?"
A student in the crowd volunteered to step forward and said, "The test results from the day before yesterday have been announced. The top of the list is Yi Baiyu, the son of Marquis Anping. He is a well-known playboy in the capital. It is impossible for him to have such knowledge. In fact..."
At this point, the student hesitated and stammered: "Even... even above... you, the Crown Prince!"
After saying this, the man quickly lowered his head and began to feel scared.
For a moment, the yard was silent. The leaves were blown down by the wind and swayed down.
A hand reached out to take it.
Looking at the leaf in his hand, the prince did not get angry as everyone imagined, but said calmly: "At this time, I already knew it, and I have no objection to the results of the list."
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in uproar. It was clear that no one could accept this statement.
The prince also knew it, so he went back to his room, took out two books, and said, "You will know it once you see it!"
The book given to all students is "Words to Warn the World". Why does Prince Yi Yuean have it?
It turned out that after delivering the books to the ladies in the palace, the empress did not forget her son who was studying abroad, and sent someone to deliver a copy to him.
After the emperor gave a copy of "Warning to the World" to the eldest princess, he also had someone send a copy to Yi Yuean.
He left a message: "This person has great talent, you can make friends with him."
Yi Yuean waited quietly for the students to finish reading the book. He believed that after reading it, everyone would be like him, full of admiration for Yi Baiyu's knowledge!
Sure enough, after reading the book, everyone was filled with admiration, and some students even boldly asked to borrow it, hoping to take it home and study it carefully.
This was of course rejected by the prince. Yi Yuean said, "Please rest assured, this is not privately owned. Currently, it is sold in major bookstores in the capital. You can buy it yourself."
Everyone nodded in approval.
They were all secretly looking forward to the open lecture in the afternoon, when there would be explanations of the test questions, and everyone was looking forward to Yi Baiyu's excellent answers.
The crowd dispersed like birds and beasts.
Yi Yuean did not move, still standing under the eaves, holding the leaf he had just caught in his hand, his expression gloomy.
The rumors about Songzhu Academy definitely have someone behind them. This time, too, those students in the past would not come here to find me. It must be the work of the same mastermind!
It seems that he has some grudge with Yi Baiyu.
Several candidates quickly flashed through my mind.
"An San, go investigate with An Qi! Speed up the process!" Yi Yuean said.
There was no one behind him, but a voice came, saying, "An San obeys your command."
He gently crushed the leaves in his hand, scattered them in the air, then rolled up his sleeves and went back into the house.
It was almost dusk.
Bai Yu came out of the room and staggered to class.
As soon as I entered, I found that the classroom was almost full of people, even the teacher was there.
The gentleman pointed to a seat at the front and motioned Yi Baiyu to sit down.
Bai Yu didn't want to be so close to the teacher, he wanted to sit somewhere where he could slack off.
Helplessly, Bai Yu looked around and found that this was the only seat left. He had no choice but to sit down.
The teacher on the podium saw that everyone had arrived and began his lecture.
Bai Yu felt like a thorn in his back at this moment, with countless eyes staring at him, which made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
What's wrong with everyone? Bai Yu was puzzled.
Half of the class passed like this. The teacher finished the lesson and started handing out test papers.
"There was a student who answered very well and ranked first. He received praise from all our teachers and even the dean." The teacher said with emotion, holding a test paper.
Bai Yu lay on the table nonchalantly. In his opinion, this matter had nothing to do with him. If he could get first place with his slacking test paper, he would eat this table on the spot.
However, his nonchalant attitude was seen by the students who admired him behind him, and they thought that Yi Baiyu was not greedy for fame and fortune, and was not jealous of glory and fame.
"Brother Yi, you have already reached the level of nothingness." A student behind him said with emotion.
Hearing this, everyone around him exclaimed in praise.
"Yi Baiyu! Congratulations!" the gentleman said loudly, looking at him with admiration.
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Bai Yu was shocked!
Bai Yu was speechless!
He was pulled onto the stage with a confused look on his face.
He listened with a confused look on his face as the teacher beside him commented on his test paper.
He listened with a confused look on his face as the students in the audience praised him so much.
I maintained this state with a confused look on my face and returned to the dormitory with the test paper...
After returning to the school, Bai Yu finally came to his senses and forgave him for being too shocked just now.
He quickly lit the candle in the lamp to illuminate the room, put the test paper under the lamp, and looked at it carefully.
Bai Yu felt extremely confused. He looked left and right, up and down, and even looked at the back.
In any case, this is the test paper on which he wrote five words!
How can we interpret so many things from these five words?
What is the 'state of no self'?
What is "innocent heart"?
Something like 'worldly views'.
Forgive Bai Yu, he didn’t notice that the candle was almost burned out.
Putting the test paper down, her white jade hand involuntarily poked at the lamp to adjust the falling flame.
Recalling the scene in class just now, the teacher who praised him frequently, and the students in the audience who were almost crazy.
Bai Yu was frightened for a moment. Oh no, there must be something wrong with these people's brains!
What kind of academy am I in? Bai Yu began to doubt the environment he was in.
Bai Yu climbed onto the bed in a trance and comforted herself, saying that she would feel better after a good night's sleep tomorrow. It must be because she had not woken up yet. This must be a dream.
late at night
Prince's Academy
"Your Highness." The secret guards returned from their investigation.
"Have you found out who did it?" asked the prince.
"According to the investigation results of An Qi and I, it was done by Ping An and Ji Xiang, the registered disciples of Zheng Qiuren. The specific reasons are still under investigation." An San half-knelt on the ground and answered respectfully.
"There's no need to investigate the specific reasons. We'll confront each other face to face tomorrow. You've done a great job. Go down and claim your reward!" said Crown Prince Yi Yuean.
"Thank you, Your Highness." The silent guards said happily.
Early the next morning.
Bai Yu was awakened from her dream and went to the dean's yard.
As soon as he entered the door, Bai Yu saw that most of the teachers of the academy had come to the courtyard, and his own teacher Zheng Qiuren was among them.
The dean was seen standing in the middle of the hall, with Vice-Dean Zhao Xiyan and Crown Prince Yi Yuean beside him.
Upon seeing this situation, Bai Yu suddenly felt a little panicked and began to desperately recall what he had done wrong recently.
After thinking about it, I didn't do anything wrong. I get angry when I talk about this. My plan to develop my playboy character hasn't made any major changes so far.
Wait, that test paper from yesterday?
Is there something wrong with the test paper?
I was wondering, how could I possibly get first place on this test paper? So are they reviewing it again?
Thinking of this, Bai Yu smiled. It seemed that everyone was not stupid and would correct their mistakes. They were still good people.
When Bai Yu smiled, everyone present had different reactions.
"What is he laughing at? Does he know what is going to happen today?" These are the thoughts of people who were kept in the dark like Zheng Qiuren.
"He must have known about it a long time ago, so he smiled as if everything is under control!" This is the thought of people who know the situation, just like the crown prince and the dean.
The dean said, "Since the people involved have arrived, then, good luck and peace, why don't you confess what you did!"
Oh, it turned out that it was my senior brothers who committed the crime, not me! While taking a deep breath, Bai Yu felt a little disappointed. This was such a good opportunity to enhance his dandy character!
On the other hand, when Jixiang and Ping'an heard the dean's questions, they felt nervous. In addition, it was difficult for them to come into contact with so many respected gentlemen on weekdays. The majesty permeated the entire courtyard, and they felt suffocated.
Jixiang was the first one who couldn't hold it anymore. He wanted to speak immediately, but Ping'an beside him secretly grabbed his sleeve and shut his mouth again.
Those present had practiced martial arts, so these little movements could not escape their eyes, especially Zheng Qiuren, their master, who immediately shouted, "Ping An, stop it. Ji Xiang, what's going on?"
silence……
silence……
Still silent...
Finally, Ping An beside him could no longer hold on, his eyes filled with anger, and he said, "Master, please make the decision for me. It was Ji Xiang who forced me to do this. This has nothing to do with me!"
"You!" Jixiang beside him looked at Ping'an in disbelief.
"Why are you looking at me, you villain? Do you have the guts to let everyone know what you did?" Ping An roared.
"How could you be so ignorant of the facts? Isn't it all due to your jealousy?" Jixiang said unwillingly.
"Out of my jealousy? Do you dare to say that you have never been jealous?" Ping An shouted without thinking, as if he was overwhelmed by these words.
"No matter how jealous I am, I will never act like you!" Jixiang knelt down and said, "Please judge me, gentlemen! I just want to be honest and never do such a thing!"
Ping An, who was standing by, seemed to be unable to bear it any longer after hearing this. He rushed forward and the two of them started wrestling with each other. The situation suddenly became uncontrollable.
When Zheng Qiuren was about to leave, the prince had already stood between the two of them, separating them, and growled in a low voice: "Enough, you are of the same ilk, wolves and foxes, what are you fighting for! Should I listen to you or you should explain the matter yourself!"
Knowing that the matter was a done deal, the two men fell to the ground and started talking one after another.
Bai Yu leaned lazily against a pillar nearby, watching as if it had nothing to do with him.
Seeing the two of them fighting, I felt calm in my heart that it would be great if there was a bucket of popcorn at this time. This kind of excitement is not common.
However, it is better not to watch the excitement casually! If you watch too much, the fire will burn you.
As Jixiang and Ping'an spoke, Bai Yu felt something was wrong!
Why is my appearance rate so high?
Why does this sound a little wrong?
What do you mean by spreading rumors that I'm a playboy and unworthy of being number one on the list because you're jealous of me?
This is obviously not a rumor, it is a fact!
Oh my god, could it be that God saw that my mission was so difficult and sent two people to help me?
Wait brothers, I'm here to save you!
After giving Jixiang and Ping'an a look that reassured them, Bai Yu stood up and said, "Wait, I have something to say." Immediately, everyone's eyes were focused on him.
Finally couldn't help it? The dean thought to himself, even looking forward to how Bai Yu would fight back.
Zheng Qiuren, who was standing on the other side, had a look of regret. He had never imagined that his disciple had suffered such an injustice in a place he didn't know about, and the perpetrators were even his other two disciples.
It's my fault for not disciplining you! I'm sorry for you!
Looking at Yi Baiyu steadily, Zheng Qiuren secretly decided that no matter what Baiyu said, Zheng Qiuren would accept it and would not interrupt him, even if it meant terminating the master-disciple relationship! He only wanted him to make amends!
Bai Yu said in a serious tone, "I think this is not a rumor, but a fact. I am a playboy. The test paper must have been graded wrong. I cannot get the first place. I hope everyone here can give me the test paper and make a new judgment."
This statement shocked everyone present.
No one had ever thought that Bai Yu would actually say such a thing?
The whole place fell into silence.
The prince was about to speak to break the silence.
Someone reacted faster than the prince. Zheng Qiuren quickly stood up and walked in front of Bai Yu, angrily scolding him, "I know you have resentment in your heart, but you can't belittle yourself like this. Get out and don't stand here!"
"No! I really am..." A playboy!
After receiving the signal from the dean, the prince waved his hand, and before Bai Yu could utter the last few words, he was dragged away by the guards who suddenly appeared.
The 'troublemaker' was dragged away and the interrogation was able to continue.
Afterwards, the parties involved confessed their guilt. Yi Yuean wanted to send them to the Dali Temple, but the dean persuaded them that fortunately the rumor had been broken on its own and had not caused any major losses, so why not let them off the hook.
Finally, it was decided to expel Jixiang and Ping'an from Songzhu Academy, and Zheng Qiuren also removed them from his list of disciples.
Jixiang and Ping'an also knew that this was the lightest consequence, and they kowtowed in thanks.
The dean, who was sitting in the center, sighed lightly and lowered his eyelids to hide the complex emotions in his eyes.
He knew that people didn't understand why he asked for mercy.
Alas... I am begging for mercy for Zheng Qiuren, and even more for Yi Baiyu.
Everyone thought Yi Baiyu was angry when he said what he said just now, but the dean thought that only he and perhaps Zheng Qiuren understood the deeper meaning.
Otherwise, he, who always doted on Bai Yu, would not have lost his temper so much and asked Bai Yu to leave immediately.
Yi Baiyu wanted to admit the truth of the rumors by defaming himself, proving that Jixiang and Ping'an were right and that he was just a playboy, in order to maintain Zheng Qiuren's reputation.
For a master, if such a thing happens to his disciples, no matter how the world sees it, the master is responsible and has failed to teach them well.
With a disciple like this, what more could I ask for! The dean sighed, and then thought of this disciple, who had the possibility of becoming his disciple, and Zheng Qiuren got the chance for nothing. He suddenly became angry again, and if he had known, he would not have asked for mercy.
Yi Yuean, who was in the hall, looked at the direction where Baiyu had just left and thought to himself, Yi Baiyu is really hard to figure out! What he does is always unexpected.
Early the next morning.
Jixiang and Ping'an packed their luggage and left the academy. They stood outside the gate, but no one came to see them off.
"Jixiang, stop waiting, let's go! No one will come." Ping An said.
"Wait a little longer!" Jixiang looked back at the academy, at the bamboo forest, and said hoarsely, "Teacher, he will come."
After waiting for a long time, no one came.
The two of them finally left, looking back every few steps.
"Wait, are you really leaving?" Bai Yu woke up early for once in his life. He hurried and finally caught up with the two of them. "Wait for me, I'll go and plead for you!"
These are the good people sent by God to save us, we can’t let them go!
Both of them were surprised that Bai Yu could come to see them off. From the time Bai Yu pleaded for mercy yesterday to the time he came to see them off today, it seemed that Bai Yu always repaid evil with kindness, and the two of them felt ashamed.
They held back Bai Yu's body as she was about to leave, and Ping An said, "We are sorry for you, you don't have to be like this. We did something wrong in the first place, and we are already very happy with this result."
Jixiang said: "We should have thought about it earlier. When we were lazy and didn't practice, when we talked about others behind their backs, when we were disrespectful to our teachers and classmates, everything had already been revealed."
Ping An said, "Yes, this is the punishment we deserve. We deserve this because we are blinded by jealousy, greed, laziness, and our minds are clouded."
Jixiang said: "Now, we have let it go, return to our original intention, and start from the beginning."
After saying this, the two of them bowed to Bai Yu to apologize and thank him.
I'm sorry for hurting you with rumors;
Thank you for helping us despite any grudges.
Although they didn't understand what they were saying, it didn't stop Bai Yu from trying to persuade them to stay, and they both refused no matter what.
In the end, Bai Yu could only watch the two of them leave helplessly, and went back with his head down and dejected!
Wuwuwuwu, my brothers, why do you leave me so soon!
Since the three people left the courtyard, everything returned to silence.
After a while, Zheng Qiuren came out from behind a tree.
Looking at the direction where good fortune and peace were fading away, Zheng Qiuren felt complicated, thinking that it was because his teacher had not taught him well enough.
Now he can correct his mistakes and turn back in time, which is great. However... he turned around to look in the direction where Yi Baiyu left. He didn't expect Yi Baiyu to come over. Thinking back to what he just heard, Zheng Qiuren lowered his head and sighed, "You are too kind-hearted!"
【Author’s words】
Good night~
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