Rebel

Liao Quji looked at Gu Ao's back, and the voices of injustice and shouts around him brought him back to his thoughts...

Liao Quji couldn't help but say something to appease everyone: "Everyone, please be safe and don't be impatient. Complain with poor families and don't lose your status!"

"Brother Liao is right, he is just a fanatic who knows how to flatter!" Li Jing echoed.

Liao Quji raised his eyes, and saw that Gu Ao had walked out of the Yuanmeng Courtyard, the front of the door was empty, only Fuliu Yiyi was beside the water, the breeze blew past, and the willow branches moved...

... Liao Quji couldn't help frowning slightly... In fact, compared to the accusation against Gu Ao that sounded in his ears just now, he thought of another layer, and the words "comparable" in his heart couldn't help reappearing—this When Gu Ao just arrived, he made such a big commotion in the Yuanmeng Court, which is not something that a thoughtful person would do, but is Master Xun's younger brother Jian Pu, who comes from a famous family in Liaoyang, just a person who speaks freely?Even if he is not as good as himself, even if he comes from the mountains... But his disciples are not so reckless and ignorant, right?

Could it be... Gu Ao did it on purpose?

Yes……

If it was intentional, then the seemingly reckless and foolish behavior that happened today would make sense...

Liao Quji thought about it like this, felt that he had found some way, and a smile could not help leaking from the corner of his mouth: This is to step on his Liao Quji's face to make a name for himself!This can explain why this Gu Ao pretends to be so serious, unsophisticated, and unkind!

It seems that I underestimated him before.

Such a commotion can be regarded as a way for poor families to get in... It's just... the scale must be grasped just right.

Although the Liao family's father and son have a reputation for benevolence and love, Jiangqu County is his Liao family's place after all. If Gu Ao is not paying attention and thinks that he can step on the sheriff's son to take the position, he must be careful that there will be no bones left. ...

After thinking about it, Liao Quji couldn't help laughing when he saw that there was still anger on everyone's faces: "I'm really bored these days, and having such a reckless person can relieve everyone's boredom."

The young masters also laughed when they heard what Liao Quji said: "That's right, brother Liao, if you want to use him to amuse yourself, don't forget to let me watch the show!"

Liao Quji raised his eyebrows slightly: "Just wait."

Since this young man named Gu Ao was able to have his heart set on him on the first day they met, he must have other actions in the future, and he can only use static braking.Thinking of this, Liao Quji raised the corners of his mouth. He wanted to see how far this Gu Ao, who was supposed to be comparable to himself, could do.

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It is said that Gu Ao walked all the way from Yuanmengyuan, then returned to the small house arranged by the academy, entered the room with Tian Rong and closed the door, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.Gu Ao's attack today was beyond his own expectations. In fact, he can come to Shanyun Academy to study, who doesn't plan to get along with his classmates?Gu Ao really worked hard at the beginning, but with this hard work, Gu Ao found that these children of the aristocratic family actually did not express their pride in their family, country and world, and chose to do that "beautiful beauty" in this blue sky and white day. Poetry", I was irritated.

Gu Ao really didn't think about the consequences... If the so-called scholar's ideal can only be realized through forbearance and subjugation and flattery to the powerful, then what's the use of ideals?If "build a heart for the world, plead for the lives of the people; inherit the sage's unique knowledge, and create peace for all ages" is empty talk, then what's the use of reading?

Liao Quji believes that people seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and will not do things that harm themselves. Gu Ao is like this, and he must have plans.

But in Gu Ao's heart, the so-called "wealth and honor cannot be promiscuous, poverty cannot be moved, and might cannot be subdued" is by no means empty words, but the integrity that a true scholar should have.So for today, he reacted instinctively.

At this time, Gu Ao...

Also compare yourself to a scholar.

Also self-respecting integrity.

But later... as he walked through the thorns all over the road, when he saw the mountains and rivers change colors, and the sky was filled with blood... only then did he gradually understand the truth of scheming and dormant waiting.At that time, he had grown from childishness to maturity, from being penniless to having power all over the world... Only the passion that was hidden in his heart at the beginning, had not changed in the slightest...

However, that is another story.

At this time, the old servant of the Tian family saw Gu Ao and Tian Rong coming back, hurriedly came forward and said: "Since the two masters have settled down, I have to leave now, and I have to go back to report to the master that they are safe."

It turned out that the old servant of the Tian family and the others had no room to rest in the Shanyun Academy, and they wanted to go back to the county to rest for the night before it was too late. Gu Ao also knew their plan, and said, "It's been a hard journey, old man. .”

The old servant of the Tian family said: "It's all part of the job." After deciding to leave the mountain immediately, the old servant pulled Tian Rong aside again, and handed over to Tian Rong the living resources that Master Tian subsidized the two of them. With more than ten taels of silver, he whispered again: "I will send it again after the next year, and the two masters will spend it carefully."

Tian Rong took the money, nodded and said, "Don't worry, I can settle the score."

"If it's not enough, it's okay to write to Mrs. Tian." After finishing speaking, the old servant went on and on about some things Mrs. Tian explained. Tian Rong had been read by Mrs. Tian many times, and now she listened to it again, and said : "I know all this, and you should be careful when you go back."

"Third Young Master, don't worry about me."

After saying that, the old servant drove down the mountain with several guards and servants, and went back to Tianjiazhuang.Seeing that everyone had left, Tian Rong let out a long sigh, sat on the couch and became dazed.Gu Ao tidied up all the things he brought in, and seeing Tian Rong sitting on the bed, he couldn't help asking: "Don't you tidy up your things?"

Tian Rong mopped his chin with his hand, thinking endlessly, seeing Gu Ao asking him, he was stunned for a moment.Things like collecting things were done for him when he was in Tian's house, but now he has to do it himself?He just watched Gu Ao tidying up the opposite bed by himself, and thought: "Brother Ao is a clean person." But he didn't expect to accept it himself.

After being reminded by Gu Ao, Tian Rong was a little discouraged and said: "There is not even a single servant here!"

Gu Ao persuaded him kindly, "Going out is no better than being at home."

Tian Rong made a bitter face, and thought, "Why didn't my father think of sending me a servant? I didn't think of it either..."

Then he thought: "So what if I send someone around? The family is full of old servants, so how can there be a servant around my age? All the nobles here have servants. If I take an old servant alone, Wouldn’t it be shameful? Since there are no servants, it’s better to have nothing, lest they look down on me..." Thinking this way, Tian Rong fell down on the bed: "No...they have already looked at me I'm sorry..." Thinking of this, Tian Rong's eyes became slightly sore.

In fact, if you want to talk about why Master Tian didn't leave Tian Rong with a servant... that's because Master Tian never thought of it!

Master Tian felt that even if these servants sent Tian Rong to Shanyun Academy all the way, it would be more cost-effective to go back to Tian's house to help. How could they just stay with Tian Rong?Board and lodging is another sum of money!Tian Rong learned calligraphy, could they also follow suit?Besides, there are still Master Jian and Gu Ao who can take care of Tian Rong. Master Tian planned this way, so he never sent servants.

Now Tian Rong lay down on the couch and looked at the empty roof of the house, and couldn't help but feel more and more uncomfortable. The nobles I saw today, dressed in brocade clothes, even the servants were all dressed in neat little gowns. Compared with them, Almost even worse than a servant.That's right, when he followed Gu Ao just now, some people regarded him as Gu Ao's servant... Tian Rong thought to himself: "They just look down on me for no reason!"

Seeing Tian Rong moaning on the couch, Gu Ao ignored him, tidied up the things by himself, and swept the floor.

While Gu Ao was constantly busy with work, Tian Rong sat on the couch and felt that there were father, mother, elder brother who was not very friendly but his blood was thicker than water, and servants he could order at will. It was someone he knew, but now that he came to Shanyun Academy, he was alone and alone, except for Gu Ao who knew him, he had no other acquaintances!Moreover, Gu Ao offended them all today, cutting off the way they will meet in the future... Although Tian Rong felt refreshed when Gu Ao said the words, once the old servant of the Tian family was sent away, he looked empty. In the room, Tian Rong felt bad.

He knew that Gu Ao was not a sociable person, and he was not someone who could talk here, so Tian Rong became more and more worried.Gu Ao cleaned everything here, and scooped water from the water tank outside and poured it into the pot. Seeing Tian Rong sitting motionless, he asked him, "Are you still thinking about today's affairs?"

Tian Rong said thoughtfully: "I can't be underestimated by them in the future..."

Hearing this, Gu Ao couldn't help but feel a little relieved, thinking that Tian Rong knew it was wrong for him to go out to play yesterday, so he nodded in approval and said, "That's true..." Gu Ao just wanted to say, "You now know that you should work hard I shouldn't have spent my thoughts elsewhere." But before the words came out, Tian Rong answered, "...Brother Ao, do you know how much a brocade coat costs? I'm going to buy a brocade coat..."

Gu Ao's unspoken words were choked by Tian Rong, and he swallowed them back... Gu Ao's comfort just now turned to ashes, so he calmed down and said, "I don't know!" After passing the body, his back was facing Tian Rong.

Tian Rong looked like he was thinking hard, he didn't notice Gu Ao's coldness towards him at all, he just thought in his heart: I don't know if the 20 taels of silver in my hand can be exchanged for a set of outfits.

While talking, a servant from the academy had already brought dinner.The two ate in silence with their own concerns, and had nothing to say all night.

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On the second day, Gu Ao woke up to the crisp sound of birdsong. He sat up and saw two green birds singing in harmony on the branches in the lush greenery outside the window.The morning breeze blew in, carrying the scent of vanilla, Gu Ao stretched on the bed, feeling good, got up and dressed quickly, and was about to ask Tian Rong to join him, but there was no one on the opposite bed.Gu Ao was silent for a moment, then he didn't care about him anymore, he packed up by himself, picked out a volume of books, opened the door and walked out of the shed, a fresh scent of flowers and plants came over his face.

After eating the breakfast, Gu Ao made a schedule for himself. He planned to take advantage of the cool morning to take a stroll in Shanyun Academy, look around, and get acquainted with the road.

He remembered that the green bamboo mat was very pleasant yesterday, so he walked in the direction he remembered.After walking for a while on the well-proportioned small gravel road, there is a lush bamboo forest in front of me, which is quiet and profound.

Gu Ao was overjoyed, so he took the book in the forest and tried to find a rock to sit down and read, thinking: "It's such a pleasure, isn't it pleasant."After thinking about it, Gu Ao walked towards the depths of the bamboo forest alone...

Going around the layered green shades, he seemed to see a corner of the boulder, and then passed through the towers, approaching the stone... As it got deeper, Gu Ao couldn't help slowing down his pace.

Surrounded by greenery in front of my eyes, someone has already climbed on the big rock first.

A young man in black was sitting cross-legged on the boulder in the Guanghua round mirror with his head bowed, reading a book carefully.Gu Ao deliberately stepped heavily, but the boy didn't realize it and didn't raise his head.Gu Ao saw that the long hair behind him was braided, hanging down to his waist, and the hairstyle was novel...

'This young man has never been seen yesterday. '

Gu Ao said in his heart.

That's right, yesterday's group of people were impetuous and frivolous, how could they have the demeanor to read quietly and not be disturbed by foreign affairs?Thinking of this, Gu Ao stepped forward curiously and asked, "What book are you reading?"

It took a long time for the boy to raise his eyes after hearing the words... Gu Ao realized that the boy was very thin, and his eyes looked very big on such a weak face. The boy coughed palely and looked up. Gu Ao glanced at it, his eyes were a little erratic and hazy, and he only heard him whisper: "This book is called "Tianyance"."

Gu Ao had never seen such a handsome and thin young man. Seeing that his gaze was vague and uncertain, and his voice was so soft, he laughed: "I have never read your book."

The young man breathed a little weakly, and said slowly: "...I know...this book was written by the ancestors, and it was passed down from male to female in the family, and there is no circulation outside."

Gu Ao has read many books in Mangdang Mountain. He thinks he is the most knowledgeable person in Mangdang Mountain besides Jian Pu. Gu Ao couldn't help being more curious about the technique of passing on, and asked brazenly, "What is this book about?"

In fact, asking this question is very taboo, 'family secrets, don't dare to ask' should be etiquette, but the young man just smiled weakly after hearing this: "...the talk is about the art of war."