No matter what others think, Zhao Letong will definitely accept the kindness of the headmaster. His second nephew still needs someone to take care of him. Maybe if the headmaster puts in some effort, the Zhao family, a family of military generals, can even produce a Jinshi.
I don't ask for the top or second place in the imperial examination, but if I can get the second place and be awarded the title of Jinshi, it will be a great honor for my ancestors.
Now the imperial court is gradually beginning to emphasize civil officials over military officials, and the path for military generals is becoming increasingly difficult.
They had almost finished their conversation when Master Wu came out, looking ashamed and unable to face the dean.
"Headmaster, after what happened to my daughter, I have no face to stay in the academy. I will take her away now."
Director Meng was also very sorry, but Master Wu had no choice but to do so. His daughter was of poor moral character, and it would be difficult for him to convince the public as a teacher. If he forced her to stay, he would encounter all kinds of troubles.
The contempt of colleagues and the disrespect of students will make things worse.
Miss Wu disagreed. She put on her clothes and came out, saying, "Father, this isn't my fault. He's the one who bullied me. Why are you resigning? He should be held responsible. Father, if you resign as Master, how will we live?"
Master Wu was furious: "Shut up, how dare you say that?"
Miss Wu complained bitterly, "Yes, I'm ashamed. Who caused me to be in this situation today? Without my parents to look after me, shouldn't I find a way to live on my own?"
Zhao Letong couldn't bear to watch and said, "Just because you didn't have parents to educate you, that's no excuse for you to be so shameless and scheme against others.
I didn't want to say this, but since you don't repent, don't blame me for being rude.
Just now, the concierge asked my nephew to go back to the dormitory. Why did he ask him to come back when there was no one there? "
Director Meng didn't expect there was something else going on. "Go get the doorman, Old Li."
Miss Wu was a little flustered, but she couldn't stop it.
When the doorman saw so many teachers and the headmaster had been alerted, he knew something was wrong and told the truth, "Miss Wu paid me to bring Zhao to the dormitory and inform her in advance. I was bewitched and accepted the money to help her do this. I have no idea what she was up to."
Principal Meng was not one to be trifled with: "Don't you really know? Your character is flawed, and the academy can no longer keep you. Pack your things and you can leave."
"No, Headmaster! My whole family depends on me for support. Without this job, my son will kick me out of the house and I'll starve to death."
"That's your son being unfilial. Supporting your parents is a matter of course. If he really dares to kick you out, I will personally report you to the police and seek justice for you."
Old man Li didn't dare to argue. The headmaster was kind enough to keep his word and not confiscate the silver he had collected.
Pack up and leave quickly, there is still money to be made, otherwise you will suffer huge losses.
Old man Li is easy to deal with, but Miss Wu is difficult to deal with.
Master Wu felt even more ashamed and apologized to Zhao Youxi: "I am the one who failed to teach my daughter well. I apologize to you personally."
"Master, there's no need to do this. You're embarrassing me. It's not your fault. It's just that she has a bad heart and has grown up crooked."
"My children are my debts, and I have to help them pay them back."
Miss Wu lowered her head and rolled her eyes in disdain, but he had to help.
Principal Meng asked, "Where is that student?"
"It's Jiang Gui. Her family lives in the suburbs of the capital. She's an average student, but she's old, so I'm afraid it'll be difficult for her to pass the imperial examination."
"How old?"
"Twenty-five, just passed the imperial examination, and he's already married with two sons."
It would be difficult to bring them together, so Mr. Meng gave up the idea.
Zhao Letong's eyes fell on Miss Wu's belly, and he felt even more disgusted with this woman. She actually dared to plot against her own nephew. She was so cruel.
The servant came to report: "Student Jiang wants to see you."
"Let him in."
He is also a party involved, so even if he doesn't come, Director Meng will call him.
Jiang Gui had an honest look on his face. He was not tall and not good-looking, but his eyes occasionally turned, flashing a shrewd look.
"I greet the dean and all the teachers. I have made a mistake and I am here to apologize. I apologize to Miss Wu, but I am willing to take responsibility."
"How are you going to take responsibility?"
Master Wu's face looked better. If he could take responsibility, it would be fine and he wouldn't have to worry anymore.
When this kind of scandal between a man and a woman occurs, it can be resolved if the man is willing to take responsibility. If the man abandons the woman after having an affair, she can only live with the infamy and can only be cleared of all charges by dying.
But Meng Shanzhang disagreed. "You have a wife and children at home. Are you going to make her a concubine?"
Jiang Gui was well prepared and said, "The student can marry her as his equal wife."
"Co-wife?"
This was already quite good. Zhao Letong understood. This was his plan from the beginning. [His servant had led the people there with such fanfare, so this was his plan.]
[My nephew, this person is scheming and malicious. You must never make close friends with him.]
Zhao Youxi nodded. He and Jiang Gui had always been nodding acquaintances. He came from a humble background and felt both inferior and jealous towards the children of the powerful, making their relationship very awkward.
It’s not his fault for his background. His grandfather was a peasant who sacrificed his life for the imperial court so that his descendants and grandchildren could have a good life.
He has a hard life, and he can only blame it on not having a good grandfather.
Zhao Youxi straightened his chest, he was proud of his grandfather.
Miss Wu was unwilling to accept this. She wanted to be the young lady of a wealthy family, rather than suffer as a concubine of a small landlord in the countryside. She didn't want to let herself be wronged.
Suddenly he looked up at Zhao Youxi, "Mr. Zhao, I admit that I admire you. I went to your room because I heard that you were looking for me. I didn't expect..."
After saying that, she started to cry, intending to throw dirty water on Zhao Youxi. Zhao Letong was furious when he heard it, "Did my nephew let you get into bed again?"
"My nephew is not stupid. We all live together in the dormitory. How could I ask you to go there? You have already made a plan but failed, and you still want to blackmail my nephew?"
"Master Wu, good bamboo can produce bad shoots. You'd better make a decision immediately, otherwise you will suffer for the rest of your life."
Miss Wu was furious: "You little kid, do you have the right to speak?"
Zhao Youxi immediately protected his aunt: "Why not? This is my aunt, she's the elder. No matter how old she is, she can sit in the main seat and her words are final.
Miss Wu, I'm giving you some face. If you refuse, don't blame me for speaking harshly.
If it weren't for Master Wu's face, no one would bother with you."
"You, you look down on me."
"You have to have something I admire."
[My second nephew is right. You can't be polite to this kind of woman. She is very good at taking advantage of you and taking advantage of your tolerance to scheme against you.]
[She still doesn't know whose bastard child she's carrying. She's been trying to pin it on you from the start. How insidious.]
Zhao Youxi sympathized with Master Wu and did not tell this matter, otherwise Master Wu would be too embarrassed to stay in the academy.
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