Chapter 29 Cen Ye's Disciple (Refined)
"Master, it's true! Ah Cai saw it clearly, Miss Lan really got into the B-class!!"
Ah Cai's face turned red with excitement.
Du Lanfang sneered and didn't believe it at all.
The tone seemed as if he had seen through everything.
"Did you really take the test yourself?"
The implication is that Zhu Lan cheated.
A hint of doubt also flashed across the faces of the others.
Yes, if she hadn't cheated, how could she have been admitted to Class B?
Zhu Lan glanced at her coldly.
Zhu Yuanou sat back, his eyes turned dark, and asked Zhu Lan to tell the truth.
"Poetry and literature are passed down from generation to generation in our Zhu family. If you have cheated in the exam, please speak up and I will personally take you to the academy to apologize.
If you admit your mistakes and correct them, it won't be considered a disgrace to the Zhu family. But if you——"
Before he could finish his words, an old man with gray hair, wearing a gray robe and looking energetic, walked in.
He looks very elegant and graceful, with a smile on his face.
"Brother Zhu, long time no see!"
When Zhu Yuanou saw the person coming, he was stunned at first, then quickly stood up.
"Mr. Cen, what brings you here?" He personally invited him to take the seat of honor.
Zhu Lan just felt that this person looked familiar, as if he had seen him in the academy, but he couldn't remember where.
Zhu Yuanou's face was full of smiles, and he even looked a little excited, as if he admired this person very much. Everyone else had sat down, but he was still standing.
She hurriedly poured him tea.
Zhu Lan remembered that this was the first time he saw Mr. Zhu being so attentive.
Seeing that everyone else looked puzzled, Zhu Yuanou hurriedly introduced that this Mr. Cen was Cen Songbai, the retired academician of the Imperial College, whom he had visited when he went to Beijing to take the imperial examination.
Everyone was secretly shocked when they heard this.
The academic director of the Imperial College is a very important person!
Everyone couldn't help but look in awe.
Mr. Zhu sat back in his seat, clearly in his own home, but he was obviously a little nervous.
He exchanged a few words with Cen Songbai, and then asked him how he came to Jiangzhou City.
Cen Songbai smiled and said that he was old and could no longer work in the Imperial College, so he returned to his hometown in Jiangzhou to retire.
He had been teaching all his life, so he found a teaching job at Longchang Academy to pass the time.
Mr. Zhu’s eyebrows twitched.
"Um, Mr. Cen, which class do you teach?"
Du Lanfang rolled his eyes and asked carefully and curiously.
Zhu Yuanou glared at her. What an ignorant woman! How dare you ask questions like that?
How rude!
Just as he was about to apologize to Cen Songbai, Cen Songbai started laughing and said that he was the one who taught both classes of Yizi 1 and 2.
"I heard there is a little girl named Zhu Lan. Is she from this mansion?" Cen Songbai asked with a smile.
His gaze lingered on Zhu Qingyan and Zhu Lan for a moment, then he looked at Zhu Yuanou inquiringly.
Zhu Yuanou was a little frightened.
Could it be that Zhu Lan cheated in the academy exam and Mr. Cen came to his house to question him?
Zhu Lan had already stepped forward and bowed:
"Student Zhu Lan, greetings to the Master."
Seeing that she was just a girl in her teens, Cen Songbai was stunned for a moment, then took out a few pieces of paper from his sleeve.
It was Zhu Lan's test paper.
"Did you write this policy paper?"
"Exactly."
Cen Songbai hissed in his heart and looked Zhu Lan up and down again.
Zhu Yuanou's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.
Oh no, he guessed it right.
Zhu Lan must have memorized some policy papers in advance, or asked someone to write a few of them for him, and he just happened to guess the topic.
Otherwise, how could a half-grown girl with a poor foundation write something like a policy paper? ?
Zhu Qingyan's look was also filled with doubt and uncertainty.
Du Lanfang's mood brightened and his expression became proud.
She said, how could this girl have done so well in the exam if she hadn’t cheated!
Cen Songbai remained calm, stroking his beard. After a moment's silence, he said to Zhu Lan, "I noticed that you mentioned the impact of the Dingyou Order in your policy paper, but you didn't go into detail. Can you elaborate on the benefits of the Dingyou Order for the court's farming?"
Everyone could hear that this was a test for Zhu Lan.
The lie is too big, it’s going to be exposed, right?
Unexpectedly, Zhu Lan bowed to Cen Songbai and started talking to him.
"Master, I dare not fail to do my best to ask you. I think that the implementation of the Dingyou Order is really beneficial to the court's farming. This order reduces taxes and levies, allowing the people to rest and recuperate, and have more spare energy to invest in the fields. In the long run, it will surely lead to a good harvest and a full treasury."
Cen Songbai nodded in approval, and then further inquired: "So what kind of resistance do you think the Dingyou Order will encounter during its implementation, and how can it be resolved?"
Zhu Lan thought for a moment and replied calmly, "Master, I think that during the implementation of the Dingyou Order, there may be difficulties such as officials' poor implementation and the common people's doubts about the new policy.
To resolve this dilemma, the court should strengthen supervision, severely punish those who neglect their duties, and at the same time, spread the court's benevolent policies to dispel the doubts of the common people. "
“As for more specific implementation policies—” Zhu Lan considered for a moment, swallowed the words on his lips, and raised his eyes calmly.
“The students don’t know.”
The smile in Cen Songbai's eyes grew deeper and deeper.
Hearing this, Mr. Zhu was frightened.
This, this granddaughter was switched?
No, I watched him grow up, and he obviously hasn’t changed at all.
Could it be——
Tears welled up in Mr. Zhu's eyes.
My ancestors, have you seen this?
The eldest granddaughter of the Zhu family, who had been ignorant for twelve years, finally came to her senses!!!
Not only did he get it, but it was as if he was possessed by the God of Literature!
It must be the blessing of our ancestors!
As Mr. Zhu thought about this, even his resentment towards that ridiculous son dissipated a lot.
Zhu Lan's reply really left everyone present speechless.
If he cheated, how could he answer so fluently?
Zhu Qingyan stood there blankly, feeling frustrated.
Du Lanfang was dumbfounded. Thinking of his three-year-old son, he suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis.
Cen Songbai nodded with satisfaction. Although this little girl's ideas were still a little immature in many places.
But considering her age and experience, it is extremely rare for her to consider these aspects!
If given time, you will surely achieve great things!
"Brother Zhu, from today on, your little girl will be my disciple. What do you think?"
Which teacher doesn’t love talented people?
Cen Songbai looked at Mr. Zhu with a smile.
Zhu Qingyan's eyes turned red with jealousy.
Zhu Yuanou was overjoyed and quickly stood up and bowed to him, tears of excitement streaming down his face.
It is said that it is Zhu Lan's blessing and the blessing of the entire Zhu family that she can receive guidance from Cen Songbai.
Cen Songbai came all the way to see Zhu Lan today. Now he was convinced that this girl was indeed talented. After confirming the master-disciple relationship, he left.
Zhu Lan was also very happy to receive guidance from a famous teacher.
Cen Songbai left, but Zhu Qingyan and her daughter were still standing in the main hall.
It's not a good choice to leave, nor is it a good choice to stay.
When Mr. Zhu looked at Zhu Lan again, his eyes had changed. They were full of surprise and doting, and he treated her like a treasure.
Since the eldest granddaughter has become smart, there is naturally no need for a daughter from a concubine to bring honor to the family.
But Zhu Qingyan's previous call of "Grandfather" made him feel a little reluctant.
Finally, Zhu Yuanou waved to Su and Zhu Qingyan and asked them to go back first.
In a few days it will be Zhu Hongsheng's death anniversary, and they can go together to pay tribute.
After everyone else left, Zhu Yuanou asked Zhu Lan to have dinner with him and showed concern for her various situations in Longchang Academy.
Zhu Lan answered them one by one.
She really didn't know what to say to this grandfather.
When he was stupid, he was indifferent to his granddaughter.
Now that he has changed his mind, discovered his talent, and become so kind again.
Forget it. Considering my status, I should respectfully call him grandfather, just to save face.
After all, our survival now still depends on the Zhu family.
Zhu Lan felt a little uncomfortable during the meal and just hoped that Pei Yue could come back soon to rescue him.
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