Chapter 2234: Awe-Struck Crowds
In the Jing residence,
Madam Jing looked at her husband with suspicion. "Did you already know about this?"
Minister Jing remained calm and said, "I knew, but I thought the Emperor would do everything to persuade him to change his mind. I didn't...
Chapter 2233: Is Meng Yunzheng Out of His Mind?
"Two years ago, Ah Yun began inviting learned scholars from all over to teach at the academy. For example, Master Huai'an, a renowned scholar, was carefully recruited by Ah Yun."
"The first group of students and mentors for elementary ...
Chapter 2232: This Painting Depicts the Academy
Shu Yu nodded and explained, "They are aware of our decision, and my parents and grandmother won't interfere. Both my father and mother and my grandmother don't have ambitions for wealth and power. For them, as long as our family is safe and ...
Chapter 2231: Qi Lie Comes Knocking
Although the Emperor wanted to tease Meng Yunzheng about the name of his academy, he restrained himself to maintain his dignity.
He scanned the officials below, each with their own thoughts. "Meng Xuezhi's decision to open a school and teach has b...
Chapter 2230: Zhenglu Academy
Later, after Master Huai'an's father passed away, he returned to his hometown to observe a three-year mourning period. However, after the mourning period, he didn't return to the court but traveled all over the country.
Throughout his life, he authored ...
Chapter 2229: The Emperor's Conditions
Now that they knew the Emperor had known Meng Yunzheng for quite some time, that meant...
That's right, Meng Yunzheng and Xiang Weinan were good friends.
Since the end of the year before last, when the Third Prince and Second Prince cons...
Chapter 2228: He Turns Out to Be the Emperor's Man
Some officials who couldn't stand Meng Yunzheng stepped forward from the queue and said sternly, "Your Majesty, Young Master Meng has just become the top scholar, and he's already talking about going home to teach. It's clear that he's tre...
Chapter 2227: He Wants to Return Home and Open a Academy
On the second day, it was the day when the new scholars were appointed to their official positions.
The scholars, once again standing in the Emperial Hall, displayed a vastly different demeanor from their anxious expressions e...
Chapter 2226: So Much Money
On the first day of her shop's opening, when it was time to close in the evening, Shu Yu looked at the account book with a satisfied smile.
The customers on the second floor had come primarily for Master Shanju's paintings, while those on the first floor ...
Chapter 2225: Young Master Meng, Truly Deserving of the Top Scholar Title
Shu Yu returned to her shop, and shortly after, Madam Jing also arrived. Madam Jing came late and missed meeting Madam Qi and the others.
However, her visit was brief. She brought a congratulatory gift, had ha...
Chapter 2224: Many Orders
After Madam Qi arrived, the scholars who were originally admiring the paintings politely made way for her.
The two noble ladies, Madam Qi and Madam Jiang, asked as they looked at the paintings, "What kind of flowers are these?"
"These are sunflowers,...
Chapter 2223: Does the County Princess Like His Looks?
What did they just hear? Paintings by Master Shanju?
Master Shanju the Mountain Dweller scholar's artworks, after a four-year absence, were right here, and there were two of them?
One of the young ladies couldn't contain...
Chapter 2222: Many Scholars Have Arrived
Upon seeing the people in the backyard, the shop assistant immediately halted in his tracks, looking at Shu Yu with a hesitant expression.
The Duchess noticed and immediately said, "There might be an urgent matter in the front; you should go ...
Chapter 2221: Interesting Rumors
Shu Yu served tea to the two elderly ladies and responded, "Your words are quite exaggerated."
Madam Qi disagreed, saying, "Exaggerated? Not at all. I'm speaking the truth. When you saved our master years ago, you were only thirteen or fourteen years...
Chapter 2220: They Are Acquaintances
Everyone was curious to see which young lady from the Qi family had come. However, when the carriage stopped, the curtains were drawn, revealing not a young lady but an elegant and dignified elderly lady.
The onlookers widened their eyes in surpr...
Chapter 2219: The Carriage from the Qis
Shu Yu noticed that these young ladies seemed to be the ones who had witnessed her confrontation with Wu Ling on the second floor of the shop that day.
She couldn't help but quirk a corner of her mouth. Were these young ladies here to support ...
Chapter 2218: The Top Scholar is Truly Useful
Just two days after the triumphant parade on horseback, the new top scholar had become the talk of the town.
When shopkeeper Yun made his announcement, the curious bystanders who had been loitering outside the shop were taken aback. Thei...
Chapter 2217: This Is the Shop of the New Top Scholar
Shu Yu listened attentively and pondered, "With his qualities, even if he left the household and was freed from servitude, he shouldn't have trouble finding a new place."
Aunt Hong nodded, "Indeed, he wouldn't have trouble findin...
Chapter 2216: Let Me Introduce Someone to You
When Da Niu heard that the visitor knew about the South City Courtyard, the shop on Futai Street, and addressed herself as Aunt Hong, he immediately realized who she was. He welcomed her with a bright smile, "You must be Song Le's aunt, right? ...
Chapter 2215: Delay in Granting Official Positions
In other words, very few people knew about the change in the Second Prince's place of confinement, most likely only a few of the Emperor's closest confidants.
However, even though the Second Prince wasn't rescued, the commotion ...
Chapter 2214: I'll Get It Myself
Shu Yu responded with a hesitant "Hmm?" when Meng Yunzheng mentioned wanting tangible rewards.
"Tangible rewards? I've prepared something for you, but it's still at the South City Courtyard. Shall we secretly go back later to get it?"
"What if...
Chapter 2213: Meng Yunzheng: I Want Tangible Rewards
The shopkeeper hurriedly said, "If, in the future, County Princess receives more paintings from the Mountain Dwelling Scholar, could you still bring them to our shop for framing?"
Shu Yu, "..." Weren't you just saying that the Mou...
Chapter 2212: A Gift from the Mountain Dwelling Scholar?
This was the unified statement of Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng. Shu Yu felt that it was best to maintain the mystery surrounding the Mountain Dwelling Scholar.
So, they publicly claimed that these two paintings were created by the...
Chapter 2211: Changing Faces Faster Than Turning Pages
In the end, the group decided not to go out for a meal. There were too many people outside, and they were concerned about the safety of the children, especially pregnant Xiao Shi. Shu Yu was afraid she might get bumped into.
So,...
Chapter 2210: Only Caught Shu Yu's Handkerchief
Although Tanhua Jinlin may not be as good-looking as Meng Yunzheng, he was, after all, bestowed the title of Tanhua, and he could still take pride in his appearance.
Unlike Meng Yunzheng, he didn't avoid the things thrown at him, a...
Chapter 2209: Riding in a Procession on Horseback
Holding her son, who was playing with Little Huohuo and Song Le, Kang Shi nodded and said, "All the positions along the streets where the procession will pass by were reserved months ago. There are no available spots."
"This spot...
Chapter 2208: Meng Yunzheng, The Top Scorer!
Everyone was stunned, but before they could react, the Emperor spoke directly, "From Shuntian Prefecture, Jin Lin, granted the title of Imperial Scholar, First Rank Tanhua."
Jin Lin, who stood at the forefront, was somewhat surprised....
Chapter 2207: Announcing the Rankings
In the Imperial Hall, all the newly appointed scholars had changed into official attire and were nervously waiting outside the hall for their names to be called.
After the civil and military officials in the hall paid their respects, an official...
Chapter 2206: The Second Painting
Aunt Feng was ecstatic and determined to overcome any small difficulties at home. Shu Yu listened to her arrangements and didn't say much more.
Aunt Feng had been quite reliable during the past few months of work here. Especially when some people ca...
Chapter 2205: The Use of the Second Floor
The second floor was like a small, tasteful tea bar. Shu Yu could provide a place for these people to appreciate artwork, read books, and discuss, and they surely wouldn't leave without making a purchase.
In the capital city, scholars mi...