allendalepharm Chapter 349: There are 2 tasks in the system. Are you scared?
Chapter 349: There are 2 tasks in the system. Are you scared?
Coming out of the Zen room, Jiang Youzhen looked back at the plaque above, which read "Wenxin Pavilion".
This wise master seems to be quite capable.
The rapids falling from the mountain stream brought about gusts of cold wind that made everyone in the pavilion shiver, and the book boy quickly lowered the bamboo curtain.
"It's almost the end of March, why is it still so cold?" Qian Chongen looked at the students writing furiously and couldn't help but think of Jiang Youzhen.
It has been more than an hour and we are going to have vegetarian meal soon, but Jiang Youzhen is still nowhere to be seen.
"Junior brother, you have been feeling uneasy today. What's wrong? Is there something on your mind?"
Professor Wang Changxing put down the chess piece in his hand and smiled, "You lose this time!"
However, Qian Chongen, who had always insisted on competing with the professor, suddenly changed his attitude and put the chess piece in his hand back into the chess box.
"If you lose, you lose. You lost three games in a row to me last time, so I'll let you win today."
Wang Changxing couldn't help but be surprised, "What's wrong with you? You seem a little abnormal today!"
Qian Chongen said softly, "Brother, what do you think of Jiang Youzhen?"
Wang Changxing was a little surprised. "The top scorer in the county exam who just entered the prefectural school? Since he is the top scorer in the county exam, it means he has some ability."
As he spoke, he was moved. "I heard that you have been giving him extra lessons recently. What's going on? Are you planning to take him in as your apprentice?"
Qian Chongen said, "I have this plan. I discussed it with my wife two days ago. She met Jiang Youzhen today and was very satisfied. You also know that I only have one daughter. When we grow old, Rui'er will be left alone. How can I rest assured?"
"I have observed her for some time. She has a good character and is very hardworking and motivated. She is a very kind person and is the most suitable candidate."
Qian Chongen poured two bowls of tea. The aroma of the tea permeated the scent of grass and trees at the tip of his nose, calming his heart.
Wang Changxing sighed, "I can understand your feelings, but not Jiang Youzhen."
Qian Chongen was very surprised, "Why?"
Wang Changxing glanced at the students not far away, and then whispered: "Jiang Youzhen should have joined the Fourth Prince. We are far away from the disputes in the court. If you accept him as your disciple, won't you be involved in it again? Besides, you don't know what the Qian family in the capital is thinking, so don't be impulsive."
Qian Chongen frowned and snorted, "What does my accepting a disciple have to do with my family in the capital? It is still unknown whether Jiang Youzhen has joined the Fourth Prince. Even if he has, it is not a big deal.
Besides, hasn’t the Qian family been close to the Fourth Prince’s lineage in the past two years? Take the Luo family, who just arrived in the city, for example. It’s obvious that the Qian family wants to get close to the Fourth Prince. Everyone knows it.”
Wang Changxing coughed lightly. "Don't say such angry words. How can we distinguish between the main family and the side branches? I know that you..."
"Brother, don't mention what happened back then. It's been many years."
Seeing Qian Chongen's face completely gloomy, Wang Changxing realized that he had said something wrong and quickly changed the subject.
"I apologize for my words. Let's talk about Jiang Youzhen again. If you think this guy is worth it, you might as well wait a little longer. He can't run away anyway."
"Once she becomes famous or passes the imperial examination, she will no longer look down on this small temple of mine." Qian Chongen said coldly.
"Why? Are you still afraid that she won't agree? Don't worry, aren't you talented enough to be her teacher?"
As Wang Changxing spoke, he burst into laughter, but a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
After Jiang Youzhen arrived at the pavilion, his fellow disciples had already started their literary duel.
After bowing once, he saw that everyone was composing poems, so he joined in.
[Congratulations to the host for completing the Qianzhang Pavilion sign-in mission, and obtaining a 10% appearance improvement (completed within one month) and intermediate Danqing skills. ]
The tasks released last night are now mostly related to reading.
Fahua Temple is also a new location, but there is no sign-in mission.
[System opens side quest: Please stand out from the crowd of students and use what you have learned to shock the audience. Girl, show us your true abilities! ]
Jiang Youzhen: ...So cheongsam!
"Are you a sign-in system or not? Why do you always send out these hot-blooded, second-year side quests?"
[Host doesn't like it? Then remove it! ]
"Forget it then. Even though it's a little bit childish, the reward is real! I'm not aloof at all. Childishness is my soul."
System: Haha!
[Remind the host, the higher the shock value to everyone, the richer the reward~]
? Isn't this just showing off?
"Junior brother Jiang, it is a rare opportunity to see the beautiful scenery in the mountains. Why don't you compose a poem so that the senior brothers can appreciate it and admire the style of the county's top judge." Suddenly, a voice came from several students.
Why is this sour? Jiang Youzhen looked at the person who was speaking and found him to be very unfamiliar.
His thin and long figure was like a stick, as if he would fall down if the wind blew. His deep eye sockets, dark circles under his eyes, and pointed face reminded Jiang Youzhen of drug addicts in his previous life.
"This is Lu Wei, from Class B Bookstore No. 2. She's always in the top 100 in every monthly exam." A kind-hearted senior brother whispered in Jiang Youzhen's ear.
Braised food?
"Brother, thank you for your compliment. I wonder if you have any poems? Why not bring them to me for appreciation? I can't wait to see your masterpiece."
"Junior Brother Lu has always been good at writing poetry. When we participated in poetry competitions, Junior Brother Lu always won very easily, without any suspense."
Other students also noticed that there was something wrong with Lu Wei's attitude, but they still felt that Lu Wei was closer than Jiang Youzhen, who had just come to the prefectural school.
"Junior brother Jiang, there is no need to be so modest. Come up with a poem and let's appreciate it together."
In response to everyone's booing, Jiang Youzhen smiled shyly, "I was busy with the imperial examinations before, and paid more attention to the questions on the Four Books, so I learned less about poetry and prose."
When everyone heard this, their eyes flickered and the pavilion suddenly became quiet.
"Junior brother, are you afraid?" Lu Wei sneered and looked Jiang Youzhen up and down, as if to say that she didn't dare to fight.
"Ahem? How is that possible? I heard that Junior Brother even set up a fighting arena in Wen County and fought against many enemies with a small number of people. How could he be afraid?"
Some students seemed to be speaking for Jiang Youzhen, but after they finished speaking, they started laughing with their classmates next to them.
"Every inch has its own strengths and weaknesses! Junior brother is good at asking questions, why can't I understand this?"
Some people tried to smooth things over because Jiang Youzhen was brought by Qian Chongen, but they couldn't help feeling disdainful in their hearts.
The professor and Qian Chongen both looked over. Qian Chongen just smiled, but Wang Changxing frowned.
"It's just that I'm not good at it, and I feel a little embarrassed to show off my skills in front of you senior brothers. Since you senior brothers don't mind, then I will show off my ugliness!"
As Jiang Youzhen spoke, he ordered Qing Lang behind him to open the book box he brought and take out the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone from it.
Qing Lang quickly stepped forward to grind the ink, while Jiang Youzhen rolled up the bamboo curtain and looked at the scenery outside the pavilion.
"What do you think of Jiang Youzhen's poems?" Wang Changxing asked.
Qian Chongen shook his head, "I have been studying the policy questions before, and I haven't had time to take the test yet."