Our family has been rebelling for generations, and you've become the top scholar in the imperia

Wang Dengke was filled with regret.

They shouldn't have sneaked over to watch the commotion.

What should we do now that we're stuck here?

Three thousand taels!

His allowance for the whole year was only this much silver, but he was being stared at by so many people in public, and Qin Feng, that beast, kept asking him questions.

If he doesn't agree, the Grand Tutor's mansion will be disgraced, and his grandfather won't let him off the hook when he gets back.

If you agree, three thousand taels of silver!

"Yes, I am very satisfied."

After some thought, Wang Dengke immediately made a choice. He could find another way to make money, but he couldn't afford to ruin the reputation of the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

He might be sent back to his hometown and not allowed to stay in Beijing in the future.

"Let us thank Young Master Wang!"

Wang Dengke nodded in agreement.

Qin Feng's smile widened. He would come to collect the money tonight, and then the three academies in the West Ward would be ready.

The people gathered at the Jingzhao Prefecture government office clapped until their hands were red, but they were unwilling to stop.

Shouting at the top of his lungs.

"Young Master Wang is truly a model for scholars!"

"Young Master Wang is truly righteous!"

"The children of Xifang Academy will all be grateful to Young Master Wang in the future."

Hearing these voices, Wang Dengke's heart was bleeding, but he still had to put on a smile.

Everything is clear.

Qiu Tuizi was in cahoots with Qin Feng; he had been swindling Qin Feng out of his money from beginning to end.

All that gang warfare and oppression of the people is fake, completely fake.

On the opposite high platform.

Many officials of the Nanlin Party couldn't help but sigh as they looked at Wang Dengke's smile, which was even more unsightly than a cry.

Anyone with eyes can see it.

Wang Dengke had no intention of donating any silver. Faced with so many people, he was directly cornered by Qin Feng's words.

The words have already been spoken.

What wasn't real has become real.

How dare they say it's fake in front of so many people? Has the Grand Tutor's Mansion lost all shame?

"What a ruthless tactic! We must be careful of this person in the future."

"That's true. However, recently the Nanlin Party should focus all its efforts on assisting Ding Yun in building the East Ward, and should not waste money and energy on the West Ward."

"As long as the East Ward can be governed into a haven for scholars, we will be in an invincible position. No matter how much the West Ward is improved, it will be useless. When Qin Feng is unable to enter the Hanlin Academy, we will have plenty of ways to deal with him."

A group of people muttered something under their breath.

They realized that if things continued like this, just as Qin Feng had said, the construction of Xifang would have to thank Wang Dengke. Simply sending money like this wasn't a solution.

After making up my mind.

The group descended from the platform and left with grim expressions.

……

Night falls.

At the Grand Tutor's residence.

After hearing about what happened at the gate of the Jingzhao Prefecture government office, Grand Tutor Wang was so angry that he didn't eat dinner and made Wang Dengke kneel in the courtyard for several hours.

Three thousand taels of silver is a small matter.

It's nothing to the Wang family.

but!

Three thousand taels was a big deal for Xifang and for Qin Feng.

They are able to do many things for the people.

"Grandpa, I didn't expect Qin Feng to be so treacherous. In front of so many people, I really couldn't refuse. I had to agree in order to protect the image of the Grand Tutor's Mansion."

Wang Dengke knelt on the ground and sobbed as he spoke.

He doesn't have three thousand taels of silver.

This sum of money was to be paid by the Grand Tutor's mansion.

Otherwise, what will he spend in the following months?

"For the sake of the Grand Tutor's Mansion's image? With you here, how can the Grand Tutor's Mansion possibly have an image?"

A few words.

This made Grand Tutor Wang laugh in exasperation.

Everyone in the court knew that Qin Feng's refusal to join the Nanlin Party made him a target.

What happened today.

The public's perception of it has improved.

But what about what other officials say?

The Grand Tutor's mansion has produced an idiot!

"From this day forward, you are not allowed to set foot in the West Ward again, nor are you allowed to cause trouble for Qin Feng. Follow Ding Yun closely and assist in governing the East Ward. If I find out that you are secretly targeting Qin Feng again, you will be sent back to your hometown and never come to the capital again."

Grand Tutor Wang took a deep breath. He wasn't afraid of a fool working hard, but he was afraid of a simpleton suddenly coming up with a brilliant idea.

They bribed gangs to disrupt the West Ward.

They have absolutely no brains.

The competition between the two sides was personally arranged by the Emperor. Although Qin Feng did not hold an official position, he was still the top scholar in the imperial examination and had the support of the eunuch faction. He would be manipulated by several gangs.

"Grandpa, are we just going to let it go like this? It's true that Qin Feng colluded with gangs, this matter..."

"Shut up!"

Grand Tutor Wang slammed his hand on the table.

His eyes turned cold.

Looking into his grandfather's eyes, Wang Dengke's face turned ashen.

"If you don't want to follow Ding Yun, pack your things tonight, Lao Fu..."

"master!"

The butler stepped forward and replied respectfully.

"Tomorrow morning, you will personally lead a group to escort him back to his hometown, and he is not allowed to return to the capital again."

How many people were bribed to get this kid to take the imperial examination?

He went all the way from the preliminary examinations to the metropolitan examinations.

Even for the provincial examination, he swallowed his pride and personally visited several examiners, hoping to get Wang Dengke to participate in the palace examination.

How much silver was spent?

The results of it.

This kid didn't even participate in the imperial examination.

Otherwise, how could Qin Feng have won the top scholar title?

Upon hearing that he was to be sent back, Wang Dengke crawled to the front on his knees.

"I'll go! I'll join Ding Yun in building the East Ward tomorrow. Grandpa, I promise I'll never cause trouble for Qin Feng, nor will I set foot in the West Ward. I swear to God."

Grand Tutor Wang sighed deeply and was about to wave his hand.

A servant came running over hurriedly from a distance.

"Master, someone has come to the door, saying... saying they've come to collect three thousand taels of silver, which the young master personally promised."

"He dares to come to our door again, I..."

Wang Dengke struck angrily and jumped up from the ground.

"Take the person to the side hall."

Grand Tutor Wang kicked his grandson from behind and gave him an angry order.

"This student greets the Grand Tutor."

Inside the side hall.

Qin Feng respectfully bowed to Grand Tutor Wang. Behind him, Niu Wu stood at the door, curiously catching the fish out of the tank and secretly stuffing them into his clothes.

With such a bright red color, it'll probably taste great when used to make soup.

"Um!"

Grand Tutor Wang nodded and pointed to the seat on the side.

He also glanced at the butler.

The other party understood immediately and placed three thousand taels of silver notes on the table.

"Once the academy is completed, I will personally go to inspect it. Scholar Qin, you must be very busy with your bet, so I won't keep you any longer. See you out!"

"The student takes his leave."

Qin Feng picked up the silver note, counted it in front of the other person, and then stuffed it into his chest.

He bowed and took his leave.

fortunately.

As expected of the old Grand Tutor, he is indeed very shrewd.

The reason he brought Niu Wu along was because he was afraid of getting beaten up. Including the silver he had swindled from Qiu Tuizi, the total amount was three thousand five hundred taels.

If this happened in the residence of any other official, they would probably want to kill him.

"Brother, that old man looks down on you. He doesn't even look you in the eye when he talks to you. If it doesn't work out, I'll come and tie him up tonight. This house is so big, I guarantee there's plenty of money."

We left the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

Niu Wu smugly pulled out a goldfish from his chest and asked in a deep voice.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

"What important matter is it?"

"The public toilet in Xifang will be put into use tomorrow. We'll follow the rules of our village. You know what to do."

"A lottery for pooping?"

Niu Wu was taken aback.

"Hurry back, this fish is good. We'll make soup and noodles with it when we get back."

Qin Feng glanced at the big goldfish and said with satisfaction.

The public toilets have been built.

but……

People's habits are not so easy to change.

We need to find a way to do it.