"Qian-ge'er, why are you back so late?" The original owner's father's expression softened slightly upon seeing Mo Qian, but he still asked with concern.
"Father, the magistrate was in such high spirits that he tested our studies during the banquet, which is why it's a bit late," Mo Qian replied.
"Dad, it's so late, why don't you go to sleep first? You don't need to wait for me!" Mo Qian's heart softened when she saw that the original owner's father was still awake and waiting for her.
His face showed concern, and his usually cold voice was filled with warmth!
"How can I sleep when you're still not back so late!"
"Besides, you're still going to the magistrate's house for the banquet today. Although you've now obtained the title of Juren, a higher official rank can still crush you!"
"If anything happens to you, the Mo family will be finished!" The original owner's father said to Mo Qian, his face still showing the horrified expression of the scene he had imagined!
There was a hint of lingering fear in his voice!
“Father, you’re overthinking it! Even if the county magistrate is hosting a banquet for us, it’s only because we students have achieved the title of Juren in this provincial examination.”
"With a single effort, one can even become a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examination)!"
"I'm kind of thinking of placing my bet in advance! If we become officials in the same court in the future, we can support each other!" Mo Qian explained the hidden reason to the original owner's father.
"That's good. I was just worried they might cause us trouble!"
"But, Qian-ge'er, did the magistrate make things difficult for you? Did he ask you to do anything out of line?"
After hearing that the county magistrate would not arbitrarily cause trouble to offend people, the original owner's father thought about it again and said with concern.
"Don't worry, at this stage, that magistrate doesn't need us! As for the future, I haven't given him a clear answer yet. Naturally, we won't be at his mercy!"
Seeing the original owner's father's worried expression, Mo Qian quickly said...
"Alright, Father, it's getting late. You should get some rest. We can talk about it tomorrow," Mo Qian continued.
There was a hint of concern on his face.
"Mo Yu, take Dad back. Be careful on the way back, don't let him fall!" Mo Qian turned to Mo Yu, who was behind her, and said.
"Yes, young master." Mo Yu replied immediately after hearing Mo Qian's words, his face showing a hint of solemnity.
Afterwards, Mo Yu sent the original owner's father back to his bedroom, and after seeing the two of them leave, Mo Qian also walked towards her own courtyard.
The next day
Mo Qian arrived at Dongli Academy with the local specialties she had prepared for her teacher.
Upon entering the academy, the clear, innocent voices of children reciting their lessons echoed throughout the grounds.
Mo Qian recalled a scene from her childhood, when she was studying in a classroom just like these children!
After waiting quietly for a moment,
I walked towards the teacher's study.
At this time, teachers usually practice calligraphy in their study.
When Mo Qian arrived at the study, she saw her teacher writing.
Mo Qian entered the room without making a sound. After placing the local specialties on the table to the side, she went to her teacher's desk, picked up the ink stick, and began to grind ink.
Meanwhile, Teacher Mo Qian noticed Mo Qian's arrival as soon as she entered the room.
But there was no response; he just focused on the words he was writing!
He put down his pen after writing the remaining few words.
Then, he looked up at Mo Qian.
"You've arrived," Teacher Mo Qian said calmly, seemingly unsurprised by Mo Qian's arrival.
There was no change in his expression.
"Yes, teacher." Mo Qian put down the ink stick in her hand and looked at her teacher.
"You performed very well in this provincial examination!" Teacher Mo Qian then said, a smile finally appearing on her face, her voice filled with praise for the younger generation.
"Thank you for your guidance, teacher." After hearing her teacher's praise, Mo Qian did not show any arrogance or conceit, and her voice was calm.
"From now on, you don't need to come to the academy anymore, and I won't be able to teach you anymore!" Teacher Mo Qian said after glancing at Mo Qian with satisfaction in her eyes.
The voice had an ethereal quality to it.
"This is a letter. You can take it to Bailu Academy and give it to a person named Xuanyi. He will teach you."
After Teacher Mo Qian finished speaking, she handed the letter she had prepared to Mo Qian, a complex look flashing in her eyes.
"He was a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), but he disliked officialdom and stayed at Bailu Academy as a teacher. You will study under him from now on!"
After saying this, Teacher Mo Qian dismissed Mo Qian and sent her away.
After Mo Qian stepped out of the room, she looked back through a window and saw her teacher staring at the bonsai plant, seemingly lost in thought...
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After Mo Qian left Dongli Academy that day, she first went to her home to worship her ancestors with the original owner's father, and then held a three-day banquet!
After staying for a few more days, I packed my bags and prepared to go to Bailu Academy!
"Qian-ge'er, be careful when you're out and about. There are a lot of bad people out there these days, so be careful not to get scammed!"
“I’ve put some silver notes and loose silver inside. Take these and use them. If you need more, send someone to deliver them to you.”
"Those two servants who knew martial arts who accompanied you to the provincial examination last time, I'll have them come along this time too, so that they'll have some protection on the way."
"Qian-ge'er, once you get there, send a letter home saying you're safe and sound, and I won't worry about you so much!"
The original owner's father spoke to Mo Qian, his face full of reluctance and his tone revealing worry.
"I understand, Father. Don't worry, I'll be careful. I've brought enough money."
"I'll send a letter home after I get to Bailu Academy! Don't worry about me, just take care of yourself and don't stay up late."
Seeing the original owner's father's worried face, Mo Qian felt a pang of sadness and then gave him some instructions.
"Don't forget to brew and drink the flower tea I prepared for you." Her voice revealed her concern for the original owner's father.
"Yes, I remember everything." The original owner's father said casually after patting Mo Qian's shoulder lightly, with a smile on his face.
"Mo Yu, once you get there, take good care of your young master! Pay close attention to him!"
Then, he turned to Mo Yu, who was standing next to him, and said with a serious expression and a stronger tone in his voice!
"Yes, sir, I will take good care of the young master!" Mo Yu replied with a resolute expression after hearing the master's words.
"That's good. You two should also be careful outside. If you see any troublemakers, fights, or people selling themselves to bury their fathers... just take your young master and leave. Don't get involved!"
After instructing Mo Yu, the original owner's father spoke to the other two servants.
His face was completely serious!
"Understood, sir." The two men exchanged glances and replied to the original owner's father, their faces showing a hint of coldness.
"Yes, protect your young master well!" The original owner's father's expression softened slightly after hearing the assurance.
Afterwards, he exchanged a few more words with Mo Qian.
He watched Mo Qian and the others leave.
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