Jing Xingzhi’s Daily Life in Ancient Times

Zhang Tong fell into deep thought, realizing that intelligence was sometimes useless, but how to behave in daily life seems to be really useful?

Zhang Mingyu snorted and said, “It turns out they know each other, it’s a coincidence.”

Li Huamin was not very timid, but frightened by Zhang Mingyu who suddenly looked fierce in temperament, so he silently took a step back.

Li Huasui hugged his younger brother’s waist and looked at Fang Qichen, the person who decided who to accept as his disciple, and explained: “My mother and younger brother came to the academy for the first time today. They only met Jing Xing once on the road.”

Fang Qichen nodded, touched his white beard, and his swollen eyes disappeared from laughter.

“I know. You all choose him; how can I not give you face!” Fang Qichen stopped laughing, opened his eyes hard, and asked Jing Xingzhi: “Jing Xingzhi, are you willing to be my disciple?”

Jing Xingzhi was asked with a confused look on his face, feeling that something was wrong. Was he actually chosen?

But you still have to eat the pie falling from the sky. If you didn’t eat, you would feel sorry for the bread makers, stuffing makers, pie makers, and pie throwers. You would be sorry for many people.

Jing Xingzhi had always been a good person, so he adjusted his expression and said happily: “Disciple is willing!”

Zhang Kaiwei was heartbroken. He tried all his efforts and sacrificed the relationship with Zhu Da, but it turned out to be useless. Looking at Jing Xingzhi’s smiling face, Zhang Kaiwei felt it was extremely ironic.

Why should this poor man take over everything? He was obviously much smarter than this man!

Zhu Da was not happy either, but he learned special tricks to adjust his mood. He looked at Zhang Kaiwei’s face and immediately felt happy. There were people worse off than him. This stupid white lotus, he would dare to plot against him, but he had failed!

But when Zhu Da thought about it again, it seemed that there was nothing to be happy about. He himself also lost the election…

Fang Qichen’s health was not very good after all. He waved his hand: “Then that’s it for today. Tomorrow, Xiao Jing, you can come to the thatched cottage to find me. Qiwen, please send Li Huasui and his family out; Kaiwei, go with your second uncle, and Zhu Da, please send Master Zhang off.” Fang Qichen made clear arrangements with one mouthful.

Jing Xingzhi felt that Fang Qichen’s arrangement was interesting, and he actually pointed out the relatively obscure relationship between Master Zhang and Zhu Da.

Feeling the jealous or envious looks from Zhang Kaiwei and Zhu Da, Jing Xingzhi felt a little carried away. ‘It feels good to let others taste lemons and only eat sweet oranges yourself.’

“Teacher, please excuse this disciple.”

“Teacher, please excuse these students…”

Amidst the sounds of resignation, Jing Xingzhi followed the others and left the cottage.

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Once they got out of the cottage, they naturally went to their own exits. Even the way down the back mountain was separated by a section, as if they wanted to whisper.

But Jing Xingzhi not only had good eyes, but also had good ears. He could hear what the people in front and behind were saying without having to listen carefully.

Zhang Mingyu was lecturing Zhang Kaiwei in the front, stating that Zhang Kaiwei was a waste of his time and should return to the capital to study at a government school.

As soon as these words were spoken, the treats Fang Qichen gave Jing Xing felt a little sweeter. The official school in the capital was a place where Hanlin Teachers were everywhere, and the teachers were half as good as those in Huanshui.

With such a comparison, Fang Qichen was compelling enough to entice Zhang Kaiwei to come to Huanshui and take a different route.

After a few words from Zhang Mingyu in the front, he didn’t want to talk anymore. However, Zhang Tong in the back obviously spoke more.

Zhang Tong smiled and told Zhu Da that he was very lucky. Still, when he encountered Jing Xingzhi, who had better luck, he became a bit unlucky. Then he spoke gently about Concubine Xian, suggesting that if Zhu Da didn’t want to stay in Huanshui County, he could go to the capital to study.

In the future, he could excel in the imperial examination early and become a Jinshi, making his mark soon.

Zhang Tong’s eloquence could make him stand out in the palace. After Zhu Da heard this, his unhappiness disappeared immediately, and he became complacent and full of energy, as if he could become the number one scholar in the next moment.

After being comforted, Zhang Tong briefly informed that Fang Qichen was satisfied with his answer. If there were no accidents like Jing Xingzhi, even if the Li family chose Zhang Kaiwei, Fang Qichen would not choose Zhang Kaiwei, and it would be Zhu Da.

The problem was if there was beauty, how could there be no brightness?

If there was a setback, there was nothing you could do but keep trying.

After hearing this, Zhu Da quickly calmed down from the excitement of going to the government school in the capital. No matter how close it was, it was just a close call. If not selected, that was okay. This feeling of disparity made Zhu Da calm down, and he secretly resolved not to miss the next opportunity.

Zhu Da had a clear mind, understanding that if he were better, he would not have so many problems. He realized earlier than Li Huasui that comparing family backgrounds meant nothing. Only strong abilities could support him to become more prosperous in the future.

After listening to the conversation, Jing Xingzhi finally understood why the Li family should be chosen. It wasn’t any special reason; it was just Fang Qichen’s whim.

Zhang Mingyu and Zhang Tong each thought it was good, so they brought them in to try it out.

People in ancient times were truly adept at playing games, Jing Xingzhi sighed inwardly.