Although Gu Shanchang was a woman, her status was noble and aloof. She could enter and exit the palace freely, and she had a deep friendship with Queen Yu. Even Emperor Jianwen was particularly friendly when he met Gu Shanchang.
Regardless of this level, his identity as the headmaster of Lianchi Academy is enough to win the respect of everyone present.
Someone with a lively mind stood up on his own initiative: "My daughter once studied at Lianchi Academy, and today I have to go out with Mr. Xie to greet Mr. Gu."
Shamelessly, he also stood up: "My niece is also studying at Lianchi Academy."
"My ** will be ten years old next year, and she will be eligible to apply for Lianchi Academy."
Xie Jun was so proud that he pretended to smile casually and said: "My little girl Mingxi has become a disciple of the mountain chief. That's why I specially sent an invitation to the mountain chief."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was even more envious.
Chief Gu Shan has never accepted a disciple in so many years, and Xie Mingxi is still the first!
No wonder Chief Gu came to the Xie family in person today, showing his support for his disciple!
Why did it happen to be Xie Jun's turn for such an outstanding daughter?
Wait! Daughters will grow up and get married one day. Check quickly to see if there is a son of the right age at home, and come to propose marriage as soon as possible...
Most of the people either wanted to make friends with Gu Shan, or wanted to join in the fun, and most of them followed Xie Jun out to greet him.
Walking side by side with Xie Jun was the frustrated Princess Yongning.
After thinking for two days, Princess Yongning finally returned to Xie's Mansion on this day.
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Gu Shanchang did not like fancy clothes, nor did he like to dress up. He wore a sky-blue skirt. His hair was covered with black silk and tied up in a simple bun. There were no other ornaments except a simple gold hairpin.
The long years have left shallow wrinkles on Gu Shan's long forehead and corners of his eyes.
Gu Shanchang is the same age as Queen Yu. He is forty-one years old this year. He is no longer young and has lost the beauty of his youth.
In comparison, Princess Yongning is much younger, exquisitely dressed, noble in temperament, and charming.
But for some reason, the exquisite beauty of Princess Yongning suddenly fell behind when faced with the smiling and elegant Gu Shanchang.
A group of men, without saying anything with their mouths, had to make comparisons in their hearts. They came to a conclusion: there is a lot of poetry and calligraphy in them, and it is absolutely true!
Xie Mingxi stepped forward first, raised his hands and saluted: "The student has seen the mountain leader."
Gu Shanchang smiled slightly: "Today I come to the banquet as your master."
Xie Mingxi immediately changed his words: "This disciple has met the master."
Gu Shanchang smiled with satisfaction, raised his eyes, and glanced at everyone's faces. Finally, he landed on the faces of Xie Jun and Princess Yongning.
Xie Jun was smiling all over his face, but Princess Yongning only slightly twitched the corners of her lips, obviously trying to suppress herself.
Gu Shanchang snorted softly in his heart, smiled at Princess Yongning and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Yongning welcomes you in person."
Princess Yongning would never lose face in front of others, and responded with a faint smile: "The mountain chief has a distinguished status. It is indeed a blessing for the Xie family to come to the Xie Mansion in person for the banquet today."
Shanchang Gu also smiled calmly: "Princess, you are serious. Since I have accepted Ming Xi as my disciple, I must consider my disciple's interests. I must come to Xie Mansion's banquet! This will prevent anyone from underestimating my disciple!"
Everyone: "..."
Everyone loves to watch the show!
I really didn’t expect that Master Gu would express his intention to support his disciples so directly.
It seems that the rumors about Princess Yongning being mean to the concubine are true... Although everyone remained silent, their eyes could not help but fall on Princess Yongning.
…
Damn Gu Xianzhi!
He actually embarrassed her in front of everyone!
Princess Yongning's expression changed slightly, and then returned to normal: "Ming Niang met a famous teacher, it is indeed her blessing that she has cultivated for three lifetimes."
Chief Gu Shan said: "It is a blessing in life to have a disciple who is intelligent and understanding."
Then, he praised Xie Mingxi in front of everyone: "In this academy competition, Mingxi ranked first in etiquette and arithmetic. Even if she competed on behalf of her classmates to compete in horse riding, she still did not fall behind. Over the past few years since the opening of Lianchi Academy, she has achieved such outstanding results
This is something students have never seen before.”
Xie Jun felt so comfortable all over, he smiled and humbled himself: "The mountain leader has been praised too much."
As a disciple, Xie Mingxi has to say something like this: "Master praises me so highly, and I dare not humble myself. Otherwise, it will be the disciple's fault that the master has a reputation of being ignorant of people."
Everyone: "..."
At first glance, it sounds like he is being modest, but Xi Yipin turns out to be bragging in a roundabout way... Okay, just telling the truth!
Even if he is so outstanding, there is no way he can be humble even if he wants to.
Chief Gu Shan was also amused by Xie Mingxi's words. He glanced at Princess Yongning, who looked slightly unhappy, and seemed to joke casually: "Why is the princess silent and smiling? Could it be that she doesn't welcome me, an evil guest?"
Princess Yongning responded with a smile on her face: "The presence of the Chief Shan has made the Xie Mansion shine. How can it be said that he is a bad guest? It's just that I am a cold-faced person by nature and don't like to joke. But the Chief Shan
There was a misunderstanding."
Then, he stepped aside slightly and said, "Please also ask the mountain chief to come into the house and sit down before we talk."
Gu Shanchang smiled and nodded, holding the hand of his disciple Xie Mingxi, and walked into Xie's mansion together.
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According to custom, male and female guests should be separated.
Chief Gu Shanchang broke this routine today.
Xie Jun led Gu Shanchang to the main hall, and no one among the men who came to the banquet thought it was offensive.
It can also be seen from this that everyone in the world is snobbish.
Facing the noble Gu Shanchang, the worldly concept of male superiority and female inferiority was naturally put aside. He even felt proud to talk to Gu Shanchang.
Most of the people who came to the Xie family for the banquet today were officials of the fourth and fifth grades. There were no senior officials in the court above the third grade.
And Gu Shanchang is worthy of her illustrious reputation. In front of all the officials, she is calm, calm and unhurried. She doesn't speak much, but there is not a word of long-winded nonsense, which can always impress the listeners.
Not to mention Princess Yongning's lack of brilliance, even all the men present also secretly admired her.
As a disciple, Xie Mingxi always stood beside Gu Shanchang, occasionally serving tea and listening attentively.
The eldest young master and second young lady of the Xie family did not show up today.
However, no one asked about them at all.
Before the banquet officially started, Empress Yu in the palace sent a reward, which was a set of the Four Treasures of the Study. Concubine Mei sent ten pieces of high-quality palace satin.
The rewards sent from the palace arrived at the Xie Mansion one after another.
Xie Jun was overjoyed and led Xie Mingxi to kneel down to thank him.
Xie Mingxi lowered her head, and no one could see the smile on her lips.
Concubine Mei, who had been silent for several years, actually ordered someone to send a palace satin to the Xie Mansion today. It can be seen that the sixth princess's wonderful performance in the academy competition this time has won the favor of Emperor Jianwen. Even Concubine Mei's situation in the palace has also changed.
Great improvement.
What’s even more shocking is yet to come.
Emperor Jianwen actually ordered his servants to deliver rewards! (To be continued)
