Jueming came with Mr. Ye.
When Ye Qingzheng arrived, he did not go directly into Yingzhou City, but first went to Lingyin Temple to visit Jueming, and then the two of them went down the mountain together.
When they encountered Xin Yunzhou on the way, Jueming did not show himself in the carriage, so Xin Jiuwei did not see him either.
But seeing him appear in her home reminded Xin Jiuwei of her past life.
Before Xiao Xun's reinstatement, he and Ye Qingzheng were indeed close friends despite their age difference. Xin Jiuwei remembered that after he ascended the throne, he even ordered Qi Huaiyu to return to Yingzhou to invite Ye Qingzheng to serve in the government.
But what he didn't know at the time was that Ye Qingzheng had already been secretly killed by Qi Huaiyu.
Whether it's Mr. Ye or Xin Jiuwei's father, almost everyone who has helped Qi Huaiyu has met a bad end. This person is just that despicable and shameless.
Seeing that Jueming remained silent, Xin Jiuwei was not annoyed. She asked again, "Master, you must be a distinguished guest invited by my father. Why are you not at the banquet? Is there something wrong with the food?"
Jueming said, "I just came out for some fresh air."
Xin Jiuwei remained silent for a while, her face showing distress.
Seeing that Jueming had no reaction, she sighed deeply: "Master, you came with Mr. Ye, so you must have witnessed my brother's beating. What is your opinion on this, Master?"
Jueming said calmly, "Your elder brother has a different temperament than you."
“Yes.” Xin Jiuwei frowned slightly, clutching her chest as if in distress. “My brother is straightforward and easily harmed by villains. Unfortunately, I am sickly and useless, and can never help him… Sigh.”
She sighed softly again, taking the opportunity to secretly observe Jueming's expression.
Unfortunately, his face, as cold as jade, remained completely unchanged, truly devoid of both sorrow and joy.
Xin Jiuwei then didn't know how to continue the performance.
In her previous life, after Xiao Xun was reinstated and returned to the capital, she only met him once. However, since Qi Huaiyu was trusted by Xiao Xun, she naturally heard rumors about him from time to time.
Xiao Xun is a man of deep thoughts.
In this life, it won't be so easy for her to get close to Qi Huaiyu before he does.
As the daughter of the Xin family, many things were inconvenient for her to do, so she had to find another way.
At least for now, Qi Huaiyu doesn't know Jueming's true identity, so she has the upper hand.
Just then, she heard Jueming ask, "Master Xin has only two daughters and one son. Why are you in such a difficult situation, benefactor?"
Xin Jiuwei was surprised; she never expected that Jueming would remember the nonsense she had made up that day.
She observed Jueming's expression and said softly, "The affairs of each family in this world are like drinking water; outsiders see only the light, but who knows anything when the door is closed?"
“Master.” Xin Jiuwei looked at the pond where many carp were kept. Because the two of them were talking, they did not swim over from a distance. “You said that I am a woman of the Xin family and therefore should not care about a small, bad fortune stick. You are wrong.”
"If I were to say that I can only draw the worst possible fortune, how would you, Master, resolve my doubts?"
Jueming said, "No one has ever drawn the same lot repeatedly."
"Is it that you never did, or that you can't?" Xin Jiuwei asked. "But this is who I am. I used to be cowardly, useless, and stupid, unable to understand the meaning of the worst possible outcome. But what if I want to rebel now?"
Xin Jiuwei turned around and looked at Jueming's face. "Master, sometimes a single sentence can affect someone's entire life, while I struggle like a boat against the current, all for the sake of a single sentence."
"Jiuwei is foolish and only hopes that if there is an opportunity in the future, she can get the master to enlighten her."
After saying this, she lifted her skirt, bowed to Jueming, and turned to leave.
Jueming stood by the pond for a while longer. Perhaps because it had quieted down, the group of carp slowly swam over.
A moment later, a figure leaped over the wall, gracefully passed through the trees, and silently landed behind Jueming.
The koi carp didn't even notice him when he landed.
"This girl has approached the master twice already, and she talks so much. Master, should we investigate her secretly?"
After a long pause, Jueming finally said, "It's alright."
Qi Huaiyu arranged for Mr. Ye to stay in a quiet and elegant villa under the name of the Xin family. It was not in the Xin family mansion, but it was not far away.
The fight has disrupted the appointment of Xin Yunzhou as an apprentice.
Mr. Ye clearly favored Qi Huaiyu more.
Xin Yunzhou also gave up on himself, thinking that it was just another benefit that Qi Huaiyu had taken away, and he was used to it.
Unexpectedly, when Xin's father brought up the matter of taking a teacher, Ye Qingzheng said, "I am too old to teach two students. However, both of your sons are of school age, and I am unwilling to make a decision lightly. I wonder if I could test their studies separately so that I can choose the more suitable person and teach them according to their aptitude."
Mr. Xin was somewhat surprised, but since Mr. Ye was willing to give Xin Yunzhou a chance, it was naturally better for him, so he smiled and said, "Of course, then let's do it now?"
"No rush, no rush," Ye Qingzheng said slowly. "Let them each prepare for three days."
Qi Huaiyu stood to the side, his smile a little stiff, but he quickly regained his composure.
When it comes to academics, how could that good-for-nothing Xin Yunzhou possibly compare to him?
The assessment of his studies was scheduled for three days later, at which time Mr. Ye would choose one of his students and a formal apprenticeship ceremony would be held on the spot.
This matter caused Xin Yunzhou great distress. Even after he studied diligently under the sun and pricked his thigh with an awl, things remained a complete mess.
With his talent and learning, he could barely compose poems and write essays, but when he encountered some profound articles, he found them difficult to understand.
Xin Jiuwei sent Wang Qing to inquire about Jueming's itinerary. He had been invited by his father, but no one knew what he was doing down the mountain.
However, the people of Yingzhou are Buddhists, and Jueming, as the most eminent monk in Yingzhou, would occasionally descend the mountain, which was not unusual.
Having found out Jueming's whereabouts, she then became concerned about her brother's studies.
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