This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 104: The White Snake in Bai Mansion reappears, destined to be together in this life?
"If you don't study hard when you are young, you will regret it when you are old..."

Dong Wenpei muttered the poem to encourage learning on the blackboard, and his eyes lit up and his face was full of excitement.

"Great! How wonderful! If you don't study hard when you are young, you will regret it when you are old!"

He couldn't help but clap his hands in admiration, feeling surprised and delighted.

Then he quickly changed his previous attitude and bowed to the young man in front of him.

"Just based on this poem "Encouraging Learning", your name should be hung on the plaque of our Anguofu School for all students to admire!"

“Cardamom.”

The girl sitting in the back row, wearing a lavender dress, suddenly shouted out the window.

A girl who looked like a maid came in hurriedly from the back door.

The purple-skirted girl said, "Remember this poem, and go find a master to frame it immediately and hang it outside the school, above the main gate. Let all the students in my Anguo Mansion see it every day when they enter the gate."

"Yes, ma'am."

The maid named Doukou immediately agreed and retreated respectfully.

The purple-skirted girl then stood up and bowed to the handsome young man on the podium. A smile appeared on her face, and she said, "Mr. Luo's talent is indeed well-deserved. I heard your West Lake Academy teacher talk about it in the academy that day, and I was a little skeptical. Now that I see you, I know it's true. If Mr. Luo can come to our Anguo Mansion Academy to teach, we will be very grateful."

It turned out that this girl's name was Bai Qingtong, and she was the daughter of the third wife of Anguo Mansion.

She was extremely intelligent since childhood, and was proficient in everything from playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. She was even better at poetry and was well-known for her talent. She was also a member of the Jia family's Begonia Poetry Society.

She was invited to attend the academy exchange that day and heard the name "Luo Zijun".

After all, the poem "The spring breeze in February is like a pair of scissors" said by the teacher of West Lake Academy at that time, and the essay "On the Love of Lotus" left a deep impression on her.

When the young man introduced himself at the door just now, she immediately remembered it.

However, no one expected that such a talented person would suddenly come to their Anguo Mansion's school and apply for a teaching position.

Dong Wenpei quickly introduced: "Zijun, this is the Third Miss."

Luo Zijun quickly bowed.

Bai Qingtong smiled and said, "Mr. Luo, you are welcome. If you are willing to stay in my Anguo Mansion to teach, just tell me if you need anything."

Then he continued, "By the way, where does Young Master Luo live now? If it is convenient for you, you can live nearby in the mansion, which will make it more convenient for you to come to class. There are maids and servants in the mansion, so you can use them as you like."

Luo Zijun hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said, "I am now living with my sister and brother-in-law in Suguo Mansion. However, it would be best if I could live in your mansion."

He was still worrying about martial arts training and medicinal baths, but he didn't expect that the problem was solved in an instant.

Bai Qingtong smiled and said to the window, "Lan'er, go find Butler Liang and immediately prepare a clean and quiet courtyard for Mr. Luo. By the way, help Mr. Luo make a nameplate for the mansion."

The maid outside agreed and left immediately.

Dong Wenpei looked at the two scholars standing in the corner, and said apologetically, "You two..."

Before he could speak, the middle-aged scholar cupped his hands and sighed, "This Mr. Luo is extremely talented. I am ashamed to be inferior to him."

After saying that, he shook his head and left.

The young scholar also smiled bitterly, bowed, and left.

From then on, Luo Zijun became the youngest teacher in Anguo Prefecture School.

Of course, he is also the most handsome.

Also, it is the most popular among the little nobles.

Before leaving.

The Third Miss Bai smiled and joked, "It seems that the young master is very good at writing poems. It's a pity that he didn't go to the Jia Mansion. If he went there, he would be like a fish in water."

Dong Wenpei also smiled and said, "The young masters and young ladies of the Jia Mansion all love poetry. Miss Tanchun there has even founded a Begonia Poetry Society. If Zijun has the opportunity, she can also try it."

Bai Qingtong suddenly smiled again and said, "The Jia family is currently building the Grand View Garden. When it is completed, we will probably be invited to visit. If Mr. Luo has time, you can go with us and help me suppress the limelight from Tanchun, Daiyu and the other maids."

Luo Zijun maintained a polite smile on his face.

He replied a few words casually, then said goodbye and left.

After he walked away from Manager Zhang, the smile on his face gradually faded.

"The Jia Mansion? The Grand View Garden?"

It seems that the imperial concubine in the palace is really Jia Yuanchun.

He just didn't know whether the Jia family here would have begun to decline quietly at this time as he knew.

The construction of the Grand View Garden exhausted all the money of the Jia family.

If it weren't for the property brought by Miss Lin, I'm afraid it would not have been built at all.

Of course, none of this has anything to do with him.

He only cared about the servant of the Jia family named Lai Da.

He remembered that before the Jia family collapsed, Lai Da had already left safely, and had saved up a fortune. He even built a rather luxurious small garden at home.

I guess his future life will be better than those nobles in the Jia family.

hope so.

I hope the other person can live longer and not fall down too quickly.

"Zijun, you really made me proud today. Look at those gentlemen and ladies. They are all so obedient to you. Even the Third Miss praised you highly and personally asked someone to prepare a place for you to live and an identity badge."

As they walked on the road, Manager Zhang smiled broadly and became more friendly towards him.

Then he continued, "Zijun, do you really want to move to Anguo Mansion? Why don't you go back and discuss it with your sister and brother-in-law?"

Luo Zijun said: "It's good to live here. It's more convenient for studying and teaching."

Manager Zhang nodded and said with a smile, "It's the same anyway. The two families are right across from each other. When we get back, I'll apply for an identity badge for you from the Suguo Mansion. You can visit your sister and brother-in-law anytime."

Luo Zijun thanked him: "Thank you, Uncle Zhang."

Manager Zhang said with a smile on his face: "Why are you being polite to me? We are family, family."

Although he was called a steward, in fact, he was just a small steward in charge of household chores in the Suguo Mansion, and was incomparable to other stewards.

But today he made a big splash, personally bringing the best teacher to the school in the master's house.

In the past few days, many scholars came to compete for this job, but in the end none of them could satisfy Mr. Dong and the third young lady.

Who would have thought that Zhang Qi would be selected today when he brought people here for the first time? How could he not be happy?

If this matter were to get out, he would naturally feel proud.

If the Second Master or the Chief Steward knew about this, not only would they praise him personally, they would certainly remember him in their hearts. When he gets promoted, they would naturally think of Zhang Qi's ability to judge people and get things done.

"By the way, Zijun, you are not married yet, right? Do you have a girl you like?"

He suddenly thought that the young man in front of him was no ordinary person and might very well become a scholar in the future. He had to seize the time and take their relationship to the next level.

It just so happens that he has a niece at home.

Although she is only twelve years old this year, her marriage can be arranged first.

As soon as Luo Zijun heard this, she knew what he was thinking and declined politely, "We haven't gotten married yet, but I already have a girl I like."

"Really?"

Zhang Qi was a little disappointed when he heard this, but he still smiled and said, "It's good that you have one, so your sister and brother-in-law won't have to worry about it. But with Zijun's talent and looks, there won't be a shortage of girls who like her in the future."

As the two were talking, a crisp voice suddenly came from behind them.

"Luo Zijun!"

Hear the sound and listen to the people.

Although Luo Zijun wanted to leave quickly, he had already decided to stay in this mansion. It was inevitable that he would come into contact with this unruly girl in the future.

He stopped and turned to look.

A petite girl in a pink dress was standing behind him. She blinked her big black eyes at him and asked, "I heard you're going to stay here?"

Luo Zijun said: "Yes, it is more convenient to go to the school."

Then he asked again: "Is the girl's name Luo Diudiu or Fanfen?"

The girl snorted and said, "In the mansion, of course I'll call you Fanfan."

Then she held the flowers in one hand and gently lifted the hem of her pink skirt with the other hand. She stood on tiptoes and spun around in front of him, saying gracefully, "Isn't pink more suitable for me?"

Luo Zijun said: "Miss Fanfen, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

Fen Fen put down the hem of her skirt, looked at him with some pride and said, "Luo Zijun, how come your attitude towards me has become so good now? Where is your momentum from the beginning?"

Luo Zijun replied: "Isn't it the same for Miss Pink?"

The smile on her pink face faded slightly, she snorted, and immediately returned to her arrogant tone: "You are walking into a trap, do you know that? If I kick you now, do you dare to fight back?"

Luo Zijun said: "I dare not."

Fanfan smiled smugly, but he then said, "I can just kick you back, why do I have to fight back? The kick will naturally go farther."

Fanfan immediately put her hands on her hips and said, "Luo Zijun, would you like to try?"

Luo Zijun waved his hand and said, "Go and have fun. I'm going back to study."

When you're done, turn around and leave.

After taking a few steps, he suddenly turned his head and narrowed his eyes.

When Fanfan was about to follow him and launch a sneak attack, she immediately shrank her neck when he looked at her, and said with a guilty look on her face: "Luo Zijun, you are alone, I am not afraid of you! I have many good sisters here, let's go together and see who can beat the opponent!"

Luo Zijun didn't say anything.

Fanfan immediately shouted to the back: "Baibai! Qingqing! Come and help me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a petite figure in a white dress ran over, holding a big apple in both hands and eating it while making "woooo woooo" sounds.

At the same time, behind her, a petite figure in a green skirt, holding a sword in front of her chest, followed her with a cold face.

The sword had sunk into the deep groove on her chest.

"Snapped!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as she walked into the round door, she suddenly fell to the ground with her face on the ground.

Then she quickly got up, her face covered in dirt, her pretty face still tense and her expression as cold as ice.

Luo Zijun was stunned when he saw the two of them.

Baibai's eyes widened immediately after seeing him. The apple in her mouth made her cheeks puffy, her red little mouth was full of sparkling juice, and she had a dazed expression.

Qingqing was obviously stunned for a moment.

"Gu..."

Bai Bai was stunned for a few seconds, then hurriedly turned his back and forcefully swallowed the apple in his mouth. Then he wiped his mouth with his sleeve, turned around immediately, and asked in surprise, "Brother Zijun, why are you here? Are you...are you here to look for me and Qingqing?"

Fans on the side: "???"

Luo Zijun was also full of questions: "Why are you here?"

Baibai ran up to him with a happy face and said, "That day, after Qingqing and I left, we didn't know where to go, so we walked on the street and got lost. Luckily, Sister Fanfen saw us and brought us back."

Then she said happily, "There are so many delicious foods here, I can't finish them all." Luo Zijun looked at her tender and pretty face and innocent look, and thought to himself: Is this the marriage destined by God, the fate destined by God? It's such a coincidence. I just left and met her again.

But this way, he would feel more at ease.

His fate with the White Snake is not so easily severed.

He still took the initiative.

Now that both the White Snake and the Green Snake are here, he will feel more at ease in the future. He no longer has to worry that the White Snake will leave forever, or completely give up and marry someone else.

"Well, it's nice here."

Luo Zijun nodded and said, "I teach at the school here, and we can meet often in the future."

"Ah, really?"

Bai Bai's face was immediately filled with joy, but then he said with some resentment, "I thought Brother Zijun regretted it and came to find us specifically."

"Wait, stop talking!"

Fanfan immediately inserted herself between the two of them, looked left and right, and asked in surprise, "Do you know each other?"

Bai Bai nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes, we not only know Brother Zijun, but we almost got married!"

"Ah, getting married?"

Fanfen immediately opened her mouth with an incredible look on her face.

Luo Zijun didn't want to stay any longer, so he waved and said, "Miss Baibai, Miss Qingqing, I have something else to do, see you next time."

After that, leave quickly.

Zhang Qi had already walked to the front and was waiting for him. When he saw him chasing after him, he continued to walk forward, and his eyes turned towards him with more respect.

Baibai shouted from behind: "Brother Zijun, Baibai is waiting for you to marry me, and Qingqing as well."

Luo Zijun pretended not to hear and left quickly.

It seems that some things are indeed destined by God and cannot be avoided.

It was definitely an accident that he could come to Bai Mansion.

And it was a sudden decision made in a hurry.

No matter how powerful the white snake was, it could not have predicted that he was living well in the outer city, but suddenly came to the Bai Mansion. Moreover, he originally lived in the Suguo Mansion, but suddenly moved into the Anguo Mansion, which was closer to them.

fair enough.

From now on, he can study and practice martial arts with more peace of mind.

As for these two snakes, they look silly and stupid, so they should be easy to deceive.

Thinking all the way, he returned to Suguo Mansion.

My sister and brother-in-law were talking in the yard and waiting anxiously.

Seeing him come back, I hurriedly asked what the result was.

Before he could speak, Zhang Qi excitedly began to describe his wonderful performance in the school and everyone's reactions.

"Zhengshan, you don't know that when Zijun opens her mouth, all the little nobles in the school rush to raise their hands to answer the questions, and they are so happy in class..."

"As soon as the other two scholars finished listening to Zijun's class, they left without saying a word, their faces filled with shame."

"Do you know? The third young lady in the master's house has been praised by the queen in the palace. Her attitude towards Zijun today was even more enthusiastic than that towards Mr. Dong..."

Luo Zijun didn't listen to his bragging. He went into the house, said something to Xiaohuan and asked her to pack her things.

The little girl blinked her big eyes and said, "Sir, don't we live here anymore?"

Luo Zijun said: "Change place and live in the mansion opposite."

Then he whispered, "Don't live with your sister, it's quieter."

Xiaohuan was stunned for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had thought of something. She quickly and actively packed her things, and two blushes of shyness and anticipation unconsciously crept up her cheeks.

"Luo Zijun, you are actually running away from home!"

after awhile.

After Manager Zhang left, Luo Jiaorong immediately came in with a stern face.

Luo Zijun said: "It's more convenient to live over there."

Luo Jiaorong snorted coldly, with a look that showed she had seen through him: "What do you mean by more convenient? Isn't it just living over there? I can't control you anymore? You little brat, are you trying to do something bad behind your sister's back again?"

Xiaohuan blushed with embarrassment.

Luo Zijun had no choice but to say, "I'll take Xiaohuan over to live there. It won't be very convenient if she lives with her sister and brother-in-law."

Luo Jiaorong was stunned for a moment after hearing this. She looked at the shy look on the little girl's face and immediately understood what was going on. She rolled her eyes at him and said, "Sister is not a stranger. What is there to be embarrassed about? You live over there. If something happens, your brother-in-law and I won't be able to help you in time."

Luo Zijun said: "The Duke's Mansion is heavily guarded, nothing will happen."

Li Zhengshan also came over and said, "Don't worry, there are more guards here than in the government office. Who dares to come in without caring about their life? Zijun has grown up, don't watch him too closely, give him some space."

Luo Jiaorong turned around and glared at him, "Why, Li Zhengshan, do you want a space too? A space for drinking? Or a space for going to a brothel?"

"I'm going to clean up the backyard!"

Li Zhengshan was too lazy to argue with her anymore, so he waved his hand and left.

Luo Zijun said: "Sister, our two houses are just across the street. I can come back to see you and my brother-in-law anytime. If you have any problems, you can always come to me."

Luo Jiaorong sighed and said, "Okay, sister knows that you have grown up, and there are some things that I can't control you. You have to be careful living there by yourself. They are the Duke's Mansion, and there are many rules. You have to be more tolerant when you encounter people and things. When you live under someone's roof, some anger cannot be avoided..."

Luo Zijun listened quietly and didn't argue anymore.

Luo Jiaorong gave her earnest instructions for a long time before she said, "Okay, I won't say any more. If I continue, you'll get impatient again. I'll go clean up the room."

Luo Zijun looked at her somewhat tired back, paused, turned his head, looked at the little girl beside him and said: "Xiao Huan, answer the master first, no matter what the master does over there in the future, you can't tell your sister and brother-in-law. If you can't do it, the master will live alone and won't take you with him."

When Xiao Huan heard this, she immediately said anxiously: "Master, I promise you. I swear, if I tell the master and his wife about this, I will..."

Luo Zijun covered her little mouth and said, "No need to swear, Master believes you."

at dusk.

Zhang Qi sent the nameplates made by both governments.

After Luo Zijun finished dinner with her sister and brother-in-law, she took Xiaohuan and the package and went to Anguo Mansion.

A maid was already waiting at the back door.

"Sir, my name is Zhiyuan. I was sent by the Third Miss to serve you. If you need anything in the mansion in the future, you can tell me."

Zhiyuan is a young girl wearing a green dress. She looks about the same age as Xiaohuan, with a slim figure and pretty looks. She speaks softly and is gentle and polite, with the air of a lady from a noble family.

Only an aristocratic family like the Duke's Mansion can raise such a charming little maid.

Xiaohuan looked at him secretly, feeling a little inferior and nervous.

Zhiyuan smiled at her kindly and quietly introduced some of the houses and scenery they passed by.

"You live in the small courtyard in the south. In addition to the school, you can also go to other places for fun. However, there are some places you can't go. For example, Chaoyang Garden in the east, Jing'an Garden in the west, and Snow Garden and Drunken Garden in the north..."

"You can't just go to the martial arts training ground in the east or the Cuju field in the west..."

"On the first day of every month, you can't go to the Hundred Flower Garden and Hundred Flower Lake at the back, because on that day, all the women in the mansion go boating on the lake..."

"You can't go to the attic in Baihua Lake either..."

Zhiyuan had a bright smile on her face and her voice was gentle and pleasant. Although she said that you can't go here or there, it didn't make people feel disgusted.

After she finished speaking, Luo Zijun said politely: "Thank you Miss Zhiyuan for telling me. I will definitely keep it in mind."

Zhiyuan smiled slightly and said softly, "Don't worry too much, sir. If you accidentally go the wrong way, it's okay. There is no such strictness in our mansion. The master and the lady treat us servants very well."

Luo Zijun nodded.

After walking for a while, we crossed a stone bridge and entered a forest garden.

Zhiyuan pointed ahead and said, "Mr. Luo's courtyard is over there, it's called 'Junziju', it's a secluded place specially selected by Miss for you. You can read and write here, and you don't have to worry about being disturbed. There are usually few people coming to this forest garden."

Soon, the three of them came to a small courtyard.

On both sides of the courtyard gate, there are two clumps of lush green bamboos and several clusters of flowers.

There was a newly made wooden sign hanging on the door with three large characters "Junzi Ju" written on it.

"Lord Luo, the gentleman lives..."

Luo Zijun looked at the name on the door and thought to himself: That third young lady is really thoughtful.

Zhiyuan led the two of them into the courtyard.

There were some flowers, plants and trees planted in the yard, which was kept clean and tidy. It was even bigger than the front yard of where the two had lived before.

There are four rooms in the house, two of which are divided into outer and inner rooms, making it convenient for the maids to sleep and serve at any time.

Zhiyuan took the two of them to see the backyard.

The backyard is huge and even has a gazebo and a pond.

After looking around the house, Zhi Yuan Fang smiled and asked, "Mr. Luo, are you satisfied with this place?"

Luo Zijun said: "Very satisfied, thank you Miss Zhiyuan, please thank the Third Miss on my behalf."

Zhi Yuan smiled and said, "Master Luo, you are welcome. I live next door. If you need anything, just shout in the yard, or ask Xiao Huan to call me."

Luo Zijun nodded and thanked him again.

Zhiyuan smiled, and when she saw that he had nothing else to do, she said goodbye and left.

After she leaves.

The master and servant walked around the house again, both very satisfied.

Xiao Huan said happily: "Sir, this place is so big, there is everything, and Sister Zhi Yuan looks great too."

Then she stole a glance at him and whispered, "He's very pretty, too, with such fair skin."

Luo Zijun rubbed her head and said, "Our Xiaohuan is also very beautiful, with fair skin, especially her feet."

Xiaohuan chuckled and her face turned slightly red.

"Sir, I will go to the room to check."

Having said that, she ran happily to the room.

Luo Zijun stood in the backyard, looked around, then looked at the back door and the surrounding walls, and said to himself: This is a good place to practice martial arts, it's secluded enough.

Just as I was thinking about something, there was a knock on the door.

Then, a familiar loli voice sounded: "Luo Zijun! Open the door! Open the door quickly!"

Luo Zijun frowned and walked towards the front yard.

Although he had been mentally prepared that the girl would not let him go easily, he did not expect that she would come to him as soon as he moved in.

Of course, he was not afraid that the other party would do anything out of line.

At worst, I can go back to Suguo Mansion.

(End of this chapter)