Chapter 671
There Must Be a Teacher for Me
Chapter 671 There Must Be a Teacher for Me
Hearing Qin Heng's pitiful story, the onlookers couldn't help but point and whisper about the owner of Shuhai Pavilion.
The owner of Shuhaige felt a wave of dizziness. If he let them continue like this, he feared his reputation would be ruined.
Brother Ximen's eyes flickered as he asked Qin Heng, "Where is the adult who can make decisions in this family?"
Qin Heng answered every question in great detail.
"The old lady and the lady of the Dingbei Marquis's mansion are both noblewomen of high rank, so naturally they have to serve the Empress Dowager and the Empress in the palace. There will be a grand review later, and the Dingbei Marquis is in charge of the camp outside the city, so he must be extremely busy. How could he have time to come to Ranxiang Residence?"
Then she turned to Baozhu and asked, "Sister Baozhu, don't you think so?"
Gu Baozhu sighed, "That's true. The two princesses are coming to Ranxiang Residence to see Young Master Nantang later. If it weren't for the people from Shuhai Pavilion stopping us, I would have gone to greet the princesses long ago."
The owner and manager of Shuhaige were speechless with grievances.
It was clearly these three who forced their way into the conversation, and before they could even finish speaking, they were sprayed with spittle all over their heads and faces.
Now they're blaming them for delaying the important event for the noble lady.
Knowing that this group was going to take sides, the owner of Shuhai Pavilion quickly explained, "Miss Gu, I really came here to listen to Mr. Songshan's advice. The four classes of people are the foundation of the country. As the saying goes, everyone has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation. I am naturally concerned about this matter as well."
Qin Heng then asked, "Are you speaking from the heart?"
“Of course it comes from the bottom of my heart,” the owner of the Book Sea Pavilion said with a helpless expression. “Do I have to swear an oath?”
Qin Heng then asked, "Do you think Mr. Songshan's statement makes sense?"
The owner of the Book Sea Pavilion: "...This...this..."
Qin Heng's expression changed, and he was about to lash out.
Lin Ziqi hurriedly squeezed in and pulled Qin Heng aside, saying, "Heng-ge'er, why are you bothering Mr. Qin Zhou here? I'll have to have a good talk with my father-in-law when I get back."
Seeing him adopt the posture of a brother-in-law to help the owner of Shuhaige out of the predicament, Gu Baozhu was furious. She raised her eyebrows and said unhappily, "And who are you? How dare you talk like that? What is your relationship with him? Why do you say that Heng-ge'er is talking nonsense right away?"
Brother Hong was also very displeased.
"Isn't this the scholar who was humiliated in front of Ranxiang Residence just now because of his concubine? Why is he back here after sending his concubine home?"
Xiao Dong puffed out his cheeks but didn't say anything.
Lin Ziqi blushed and hurriedly explained, "I am Qin Heng's second brother-in-law, and I am related to the Dingbei Marquis's family through a roundabout way. It is understandable that Miss Gu does not recognize me. Heng is still young and does not know that Mr. Qinzhou is a disciple of the Emperor. Although he has not entered officialdom, he has painstakingly managed the Shuhai Pavilion for many years. Scholars all over the world have bought the policies published by his family. It can be said that no one in the world does not know him."
Upon hearing this, the owner of Shuhai Pavilion's expression softened slightly.
Lin Ziqi added, "You are all still young, so please don't offend Mr. Qinzhou with your nonsense."
Then they offered to apologize to the owner of Shuhaige on their behalf.
"The children in my relative's family are still young and do not know Mr. Qinzhou. I hope Mr. Qinzhou will be magnanimous and not take it to heart."
“No problem, no problem,” the owner of Shuhaige hurriedly said. “Ignorance is no excuse. Shuhaige is mostly run by the manager now. I don’t usually manage things and spend my time enjoying nature.”
I happened to overhear someone discussing strategies here today, and out of curiosity, I came to take a look. I never expected to be misunderstood by Miss Gu and Young Master Qin.
Qin Heng was suppressed by Lin Ziqi as his brother-in-law, and Gu Baozhu was someone who was quick to use her fists rather than her words. It seemed that the owner of Shuhaige was about to get away unscathed.
The eldest brother, who had come to watch the commotion from behind Ximen and the others, sneered and said, "This scholar who dotes on his concubines is now able to run the Dingbei Marquis's mansion and the Imperial Academy."
Lin Ziqi quickly glanced at the man and saw that he was dressed as a scholar and had a conspicuous red mole on his left cheek. He immediately said disdainfully, "Scholars are not allowed to speak of state affairs. Are you trying to gossip about my family affairs when you are not allowed to discuss the affairs of the four classes of people? You are also a scholar. How can you be like a gossipy woman and cause trouble for no reason?"
Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday; should we really let the two sides fight?
You seem to thrive on chaos; what kind of sage books have you been reading?
"I fear he will no longer be able to serve as a local official, but will instead collude with bandits."
Because of the bright red mole on his face, his appearance is somewhat incomplete, and this person will surely face difficulties on the road to fame and success.
These words hit the nail on the head.
The scholar did not refute, but only glanced at Lin Ziqi indifferently.
That glance was devoid of joy or anger, indifferent yet chilling.
Lin Ziqi's arrogance towards the unsuccessful scholar vanished instantly.
Gu Baozhu cleared her throat and said, "What this elder brother says is true. Although Scholar Lin is my third sister-in-law's brother-in-law, he is not qualified to be the head of the Dingbei Marquis's mansion. I suppose Scholar Lin is unaware of many things, so I don't blame you."
only……"
Xiao Dong quickly interjected, "Sister Baozhu, there's no need to argue with them. As the saying goes, even doctors should avoid suspicion when treating patients together, lest people misunderstand and think they're stealing someone else's prescriptions. How much more so should scholars?"
It is true that Shuhaige previously used coercion and enticement against Mr. Songshan and Young Master Nantang, but now they should avoid suspicion.
Am I right?
Gu Baozhu nodded repeatedly: "That's right. Since Mr. Qinzhou has come to listen to your advice, may I ask if Mr. Songshan's words are reasonable? If you do not wish to answer, that is fine. Please do not disturb Mr. Songshan and Young Master Nantang any further."
Qin Heng added, "Someone will record what was said in today's discussion. Mr. Qinzhou need not worry about missing Mr. Songshan's insightful remarks, nor do you need to wait here. In the future, if you want to consult Mr. Songshan in person, you can simply send him a letter. However, since Mr. Songshan and Young Master Nantang were invited to Ranxiangju to discuss policy today, the Marquis of Dingbei's mansion will naturally protect them."
Lin Ziqi sighed and groaned to the side.
It looks like Lü Dongbin has been bitten by a dog.
Pressed relentlessly by the three children, the Master of Shuhai Pavilion took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly before saying, "Confucius said, 'Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me.' Mr. Songshan's words certainly have much to offer..."
He hadn't finished speaking.
Xiao Dong then shouted, "Did you hear that? Shuhai Pavilion has taken Master Songshan as its teacher."
Before he could finish speaking, the owner of the Book Sea Pavilion looked extremely embarrassed.
Lin Ziqi, however, retorted, "What are you doing, you little brat?"
Gu Baozhu ignored him and turned to instruct, "Pass it down: Shuhai Pavilion will honor Mr. Songshan as its teacher."
The owner of Shuhaige twisted his ankle and almost fell to the ground.
Lin Ziqi hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.
The owner of Shuhai Pavilion flicked his sleeve and sneered, "I dare not accept such praise."
Lin Ziqi wanted to explain a few more words, but then the guards behind him shouted: "Shuhai Pavilion respects Master Songshan as its teacher!"
The scholar with a red mole on his face waved his arm behind him, and the burly men beside him laughed and shouted, "Shuhai Pavilion is inferior in skill, so we respect Master Songshan as our teacher."