Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Chapter 110 Mr. Jia, what books should a hegemonic talent read?

Is this the kid from the Lin family who has a sharp tongue?

Indeed, it’s fierce!

Jia Yucun glanced around, watching the various people coming and going.

He seemed to understand something and his eyes lit up.

"There are many opinions on good and evil, and no one can agree on one."

"If I were to answer, it would be like this endless stream of people,"

"Those who follow are right, those who go against are wrong."

"The many are righteous, the alone are evil."

When Jia Yucun said this, everyone was shocked. Lin Ruhai was the first to applaud and congratulate him, "Good! Good! Good! Sir, your words are really thought-provoking!"

After hearing this, Lin Daiyu fell into deep thought.

Jia Yucun’s meaning is very clear. He directly says that those who are the same as everyone else are righteous, and those who are unorthodox and unique are evil.

It's a crooked way.

If everyone gets married and you are the only one who doesn’t, then you are evil.

If everyone else doesn't get married and you are the only one getting married, then you are also evil.

Everyone is working hard, but you are the only one enjoying it, then you are evil.

If everyone is enjoying themselves but you are the only one suffering, then you are also evil.

Lin Daiyu looked at the Lin family around her. In the eyes of others, wouldn’t this be a family of evil people?

If you yourself are a heretic and following evil ways, how can you correct the evil ways of others?

When two negatives meet, there's a positive, so when evil meets evil, it becomes good, right?

……

The Prince of Nan'an stood in front of the window of Zuixian Tower, looking at a group of people who were chatting happily below.

It's very eye-catching.

Who is this? Is this the gentleman?

Is there so much to talk about when we first meet?

Looks like I have to try it myself tomorrow?

What kind of character and personality does this person have? Is he worthy of the title of teacher?

The people in the Lin family are too pure, so it may be difficult to spot those with ulterior motives!

……

The next morning, Lin Ruhai ordered people to clean the room which had been tidied long ago, and then prepared to open the class.

The room was chosen to be a guest room in the outer courtyard, close to the second gate, so that it would be convenient for Daiyu to come in and out.

Before breakfast was served, Lin Ruhai and Jia Yucun were discussing the time for the apprenticeship ceremony in the study.

The Prince of Nan'an was in a hurry, and looked like he was here to get a free meal. "Teacher! I heard that another teacher has arrived, so I came to pay my respects to him."

As he spoke, he glanced at Jia Yucun standing beside him.

"This gentleman looks unfamiliar. Are you the one who taught me?"

Jia Yucun looked at the young man in front of him. What an outstanding young man, he was like the rising sun, but his eyes were evil and contained a murderous aura.

Such a contradiction, but he still calls Master Lin "teacher"? Who is this person?

He looked at Lin Ruhai with an inquiring look.

Lin Ruhai smiled helplessly, "This is my nephew. He borrowed books from me a few times and called me teacher."

"Don't mind it! This guy is a real scoundrel!"

At this moment, another steward came to the door, "Master! The nephew is here!"

Lin Ruhai was surprised and speechless. They met here by chance.

This time it must be that Young Master Sanyi who has come.

Jia Yucun was even more stunned. How come another nephew came?

Lin Ruhai had no choice but to point at the Prince of Nan'an and explain, "Sir, I was not clear, this is my wife's nephew."

"The one who hasn't entered the house is probably my nephew."

"I haven't mentioned this to you before. Are you still unsure whether they will go to school?"

Jia Yucun had to nod, but he also felt a little helpless.

At this time, Lin Ruhai was heard telling his servants, "Let him in!"

"Uncle, I'm here! I've decided to follow Yongan for enlightenment."

The voice is heard before the person arrives, as if he is afraid that as time goes by, he will forget the urgency of the answer.

Young Master Sanyi rushed into Lin Ruhai's study like a gust of wind.

When I walked in, I saw so many people inside.

They all have a strong aura and give people pressure.

Seeing Young Master Sanyi was stunned when he entered the room and did not take the initiative to greet him, Lin Ruhai's face was as gloomy as water, "Have you really decided?"

"I! I! I have really made up my mind!" Young Master Sanyi gritted his teeth and answered hesitantly.

If I don’t make a decision, I will be beaten when I go back. I don’t know what the clan leader’s father thinks.

After the Spring Festival, I urged him to come over.

Doesn't he know that the Lin family's learning method is evil and misleading?

Am I not even as good as a child in my father's eyes?

……

He asked Manager Jin, who only told him to listen to his father.

It seemed as if he was keeping it a secret and had his own arrangements.

"Why don't you bow to the gentleman?" Lin Ruhai said sternly to Master Sanyi.

Young Master Sanyi bowed again in haste.

"Hello, sir! I am honored to be your student!"

Seeing Lin Yongyi bowing seriously, Lin Ruhai said to Jia Yucun apologetically, "Sir, this is just a freeloader. You don't have to worry about it."

"When I wrote to you, I had not known that he would come to take my class. I am sorry for my inconsiderateness. I hope you can forgive me."

Lin Ruhai's words were very humble and polite, so Jia Yucun didn't know what to say.

He said twice, "It's okay...it's okay..."

He looked at the Prince of Nan'an who was standing in the middle with a calm demeanor, and asked, "Lord Lin, is this nephew here to attend the class for free?"

Seeing that the person asking was the Prince of Nan'an, Lin Ruhai directly refused, "He is not! He is just borrowing the book for free!"

"He was stealing the books from this bookshelf."

"He can borrow any book from the shelf."

Oh, Jia Yucun turned his head and looked at the books lined up on the bookshelf.

Lin Ruhai is truly worthy of being called a scholar!

It would have taken decades to collect these books. It seems that they have been accumulated over several generations and have a profound foundation.

The Prince of Nan'an was looking at these people in the room one by one, not missing even the smallest movement and expression of each person, and at this moment he heard people talking about himself.

He suddenly asked,

"Mr. Jia, scholars can consult other scholars. I have something to ask about my studies, may I ask you a question or two?"

When Jia Yucun heard this, he couldn't help but laugh, thinking that this was exactly the same as the girl from yesterday!

It seems that it was indeed taught by one person and is a Lin family tradition.

It must be that Lord Lin is not in a position to test my talent, so he has to use a child's mouth.

Jia Yucun placed his hands on his knees and said magnanimously, "My nephew, please tell us!"

The Prince of Nan'an pointed to the bookshelf and asked Jia Yucun, "Mr. Jia, in your opinion, what books should a minister with military merit read?"

Jia Yucun thought without hesitation, "A minister with military merit should read military books."

"What books should a minister who governs the country read?" the Prince of Nannan asked.

Jia Yucun continued to answer, "Ministers who govern the country should read the law books. Only by knowing the law can they govern the country."

"Where is the Overlord?" Prince Nan'an leaned forward, staring into Jia Yucun's eyes with lightning-like eyes and asked,

Jia Yucun's eyes suddenly narrowed. This question was very shocking. If he answered it incorrectly, he could easily lose his head.

"A hegemon should read history books!" Jia Yucun tapped his knees a few times with one hand, as if thinking, and gave his answer.

The Prince of Nan'an smiled and asked, "Why?"

Jia Yucun also leaned forward and spoke in a low voice to the so-called nephew of Lin Ruhai, making sure that only Lin Ruhai, an outsider, could hear it.

"Because all the history books only say four words: the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit."

"It's all about how to become a king and why to be defeated."

When Jia Yucun said this, his heart began to beat like a drum.

I was a bit rash. I was tricked into telling the truth by a child. It really was because I lacked self-control.

"Ha! Ha! Ha, Mr. Jia is great, let's talk more when we have time. We are scholars, and we read books." After saying that, the Prince of Nannan bowed to Lin Ruhai and said goodbye.

"Sir, I'm leaving now. I'll soon finish my last book."

Lin Ruhai frowned slightly and nodded to allow him to leave.

As he gets older, the child becomes more and more arrogant. I can’t control him anymore!

Young Master Sanyi, who was taking the class for free, was dumbfounded.

Is this my first teacher? Then what was my previous teacher?

Why do I feel so out of place?

For a teacher like this, isn't it a waste of his talent to teach one, two, three, and four?

……

The eighteenth day of the first lunar month was the day that Lin Ruhai and Jia Yucun agreed to become apprentices.

Early in the morning, Lin Daiyu and Yong'an put on boys' clothes and hats.

Jia Min prepared a gift for each of them as a disciple.

He also warned them carefully, "Don't make the master angry. If you are thirsty or hungry, tell the maids and servants to accompany you in time."

He repeatedly instructed the servants and maids who followed him,

"The young master and young lady's writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone should be prepared in advance every day and stored carefully."

"Remind the young masters and young ladies not to forget to show respect before and after class."

"The gift for apprenticeship must be carried by the young master and young lady themselves,"

……

Jia Min's earnest teachings and detailed instructions came one after another.

"Mom! We all know about it. If you keep talking, you will be late!" Lin Daiyu hurriedly reminded Jia Min when she saw that she seemed like she would keep talking for half an hour.

Jia Min looked at the time and said, "Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! If you don't remind me earlier, I will be late."

After saying this, he immediately sent the maid and the servant away quickly.

Daiyu brought two maids, Xueyan and Huangli, to accompany her in her studies. Yongan was directly accompanied by Shantou and Shuiwei.

When these people arrived at the school, Daiyu thought that there were only Lin Ruhai and Jia Yucun.

I didn't expect it to be so lively today.

The Prince of Nan'an has arrived, and even the Young Master Sanyi has come early in the morning.

Lin Daiyu frowned. What does that mean? Four people learning together?

As soon as Yong'an saw the Prince of Nan'an, his eyes lit up and he called him cousin.

Daiyu hurriedly pulled him back.

The two men bowed respectfully to Jia Yucun and presented the gifts they had in their hands as their apprenticeship gifts.

Jia Yucun gave each of them a pen as a gift.

Yong'an and Lin Daiyu's school life began.

The situation in Yangzhou became extremely intense after the Chinese New Year.

Gradually, news of officials being dismissed came in.