Shen Qiyin didn't even need to open her eyes; just by smelling the herbal scent emanating from the other person, she knew that the person who had come was her senior brother.
It was indeed Da Zhuang.
He was grinding medicine at the clinic when Si Tu Nan rushed over, saying that Shen Qi Yin had been bullied, so he dropped what he was doing and came over.
Originally, Sanwa and Chunsheng were also going to come along, but he was worried that they would only get in the way, so he asked them to stay and guard the gate.
However, when Dazhuang attacked Shen Yaozu, not a single person around him said that it was wrong for him to hit someone.
Firstly, Shen Xiyin's plight is indeed heartbreaking.
Secondly, there are many patients here who, like Aunt Cui and Butcher Zhang, have been treated by them and naturally remember their kindness. Now that something has happened, they will naturally side with them.
Even the few Imperial Guards exchanged glances and did not immediately arrest anyone.
The leader ordered his men to send Shen Yaozu back to the Shen family first, and then said loudly to the onlookers, "As the saying goes, the law is no different from human feelings. Miss Shen is suddenly ill, so it is more important to let Doctor Da Zhuang take her back to treat her first."
"As for the matter of Doctor Dazhuang accidentally kicking Young Master Shen..." He paused, carefully considering his words, before continuing, "We'll discuss this matter after we return and report to the Commander."
"Everyone, you can all leave now, ah, you can all leave now."
Upon hearing this, everyone thought that the excitement was over and dispersed.
Aunt Cui went to retrieve her vegetable basket.
This time, Butcher Zhang was genuinely looking for his pig: "You bastard! Who the hell carried my pig away?"
Si Tu Nan originally wanted to go back to Guang Ren Tang with Da Zhuang to see what was going on with Shen Qi Yin, but he was worried about being seen by others, so he decided to wait until everyone had left before leaving.
Unexpectedly, at that moment, Master Wu walked towards him with his hands behind his back and Dean Lin.
When Dean Lin looked at him, his eyes were filled with undisguised admiration.
Although the "Heavenly Dialogue" is a well-known debate among scholars, it was truly remarkable that someone his age, who had never attended a private school and spent his days begging on the streets, could still answer it fluently.
While he could appreciate it, Dean Lin would not break the rules. Therefore, he still told him, "Shen Yaozu is exaggerating. The second line of the couplet that day was not his. Therefore, Qing Tong Academy does not recognize him as a student of our academy."
"Therefore, he has no right to provide a couplet for future generations to continue. In addition, the first line of today's couplet was not his work, so it is even less valid. Therefore, you are also not allowed to enter my Qing Tong Academy."
Upon hearing this, the originally bright black light in Si Tu Nan's eyes dimmed instantly.
Oh well...
He originally got there through opportunism.
Yesterday, Shen Qiyin promised to let him study at Qing Tong Academy, and she did indeed keep her promise. It was his youthful arrogance that led to his bet with Shen Yaozu, which resulted in all these events.
However, exposing Shen Yaozu's hypocritical mask is not a complete loss.
Thinking this, Si Tu Nan smiled again, bowed to Dean Lin and Master Wu, and said, "That damned Young Master Shen has no real talent or learning. Even if I can match his couplet and enter the academy, I'm afraid no one will believe me."
"When I've saved enough money, I'll take the entrance exam and make everyone admire me!"
"That's ambitious!" Dean Lin nodded approvingly.
He turned to Master Wu and said, "Brother Changshuo has a discerning eye; I am no match for him."
Master Wu stroked his beard with a smile, his eyes filled with affection as he looked at Stunan.
He asked, "Although you are unable to study at the academy for the time being, I can take you as my student. From now on, you will come to my house morning and evening, and I will personally teach you. Are you willing?"
The situation took an unexpected turn, and Sturnan was overjoyed!
"I do!"
He hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times, saying, "Sir, please accept my bow."
"Good child, get up quickly."
The students from Qing Tong Academy nearby were practically green with envy at the sight.
Master Wu was a renowned Confucian scholar of his time!
To be able to become his student is something that countless students dream of.
Even among the sons of noble families, there were many who brought generous gifts to his door, wanting to become his disciples, but he never showed any interest in them.
I never expected to receive a beggar today!
When Shen Xiyin heard about this, she was not particularly surprised.
The reason she dared to boast yesterday and promise that Si Tu Nan could study at Qing Tong Academy without paying tuition was because she knew that as long as Si Tu Nan could provide the matching couplet, Master Wu, with his own experience and love for talent, would certainly not sit idly by.
It was good to be able to become a disciple of Master Wu, but she hadn't kept her promise to him. In addition, when she was arguing with Shen Yaozu, he had specially gone to fetch "reinforcements" for her, so she had to do something to show her appreciation.
So after returning from giving Wei Heng acupuncture at the Marquis's residence that day, she bought a set of writing implements and gave it to Si Tu Nan.
They bought some more cloth to make clothes for Chunsheng and his fellow disciples.
Ren Dong only learned on her way back to Guangrentang from the music hall that what happened this morning had deviated somewhat from her young mistress's original plan.
She rushed back and was finally relieved to find Shen Qiyin safe and sound.
However, she quickly became worried about something else: "Miss, Senior Brother Dazhuang hit the Second Young Master, won't the government arrest him?"
"Won't."
If they were going to arrest someone, they would have done so this morning.
Even if things escalate to the point of involving the authorities, she could simply take the blame and say that she had instructed her senior brother to do it.
Honeysuckle: "I'm afraid the old lady and the master won't let this go so easily..."
Sure enough, as soon as they returned to the manor, the gatekeeper said that Old Madam Shen had sent word that Shen Qiyin should go to Zhuijin Hall to see her immediately upon her return, clearly intending to interrogate her.
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