vrcanaries Chapter 410 Coldly looking at Xie Jing
Chapter 410 Coldly looking at Xie Jing
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei put down the glass cup, smiled, and shook her head.
"No need. Your elder brother's and your father's portions have already been prepared and are being kept in the small kitchen. They can use them as soon as they return."
Xie Jue nodded, and then ate without restraint.
He quickly finished most of the iced drink.
Qin Jiuwei chuckled helplessly and took out a handkerchief to wipe his chin.
Fifteen minutes later, Xie Jing finished the last bit of ice in his glass, put down the glass, and slowly stood up.
“Mother, I’ve almost finished eating. I need to go out for a bit. Master Gu asked me to buy a book, but I haven’t bought it yet.”
"Just send the servants. It's so hot, why bother making the trip yourself?" Qin Jiuwei looked up at him.
Xie Jing shook his head. "This book is not easy to find. Even the servants might not be able to find it. It's safer for me to go myself."
Qin Jiuwei sighed helplessly, "In that case, hurry back."
She turned to the maid beside her and instructed, "Go tell the coachman to prepare the carriage and take the second young master there."
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Wenrui Hall.
This is the largest bookstore in the capital, and it's always bustling with people coming and going.
Xie Jing slowly rummaged through the books in a corner of the bookstore, his gaze focused.
My fingers brushed against the spine of the bookshelf.
This corner is mostly filled with rare books; perhaps he can find the one he's looking for.
Xie Jing's gaze fixed on one spot, and he reached out his finger.
At that moment, a familiar voice rang in my ears: "Xie Jing?"
He turned around and saw a middle-aged scholar standing behind him, dressed in a dark robe and with a thin face.
Xie Jing recognized him as Master Xu, his former teacher at Wutong Academy.
Master Xu learned that Xie Jing had dropped out of Wutong Academy, and the Crown Prince's wife personally sent someone to tell him about it.
Wutong Academy naturally resolved the matter quickly.
Then Xie Jing's name was crossed off the student roster.
There was no unified student registration system in the Great Jin Dynasty, and Wutong Academy was not an official school.
So he didn't know where Xie Jing went after he left.
Master Xu couldn't help but ask, "Are you not at Wutong Academy now, or are you inviting a teacher from home yourself?"
This is true for most prominent families.
Many of them have their own family academies.
Master Xu thought that Xie Jing might be the same way.
Xie Jing cupped his hands in greeting, about to speak, when a voice calmly interrupted from the side.
"Wutong Academy is too small to accommodate all talents, and it is only natural that they will seek better opportunities elsewhere."
The speaker was Xu Qing, the son of Master Xu.
Xu Qing leaned against the bookshelf, his eyes filled with disdain.
He looked at Xie Jing coldly.
What he hated most was Xie Jing's pretentious and hypocritical demeanor.
His arrogance is disgusting!
He was only slightly talented, but he always put on an arrogant and condescending attitude.
It was as if no one in the world was worthy of his attention.
Whenever the teachers praised him in public, Xie Jing would have a calm expression on his face.
He's clearly a hypocrite!
Xie Jing frowned slightly upon hearing this, but remained silent.
Master Xu coughed lightly, turned around and glared at Xu Qing: "Qing'er, don't be rude!"
Xu Qing snorted inwardly, but ultimately remained silent.
Master Xu turned to Xie Jing again, his gaze softening slightly.
"Now that you've left Wutong Academy, you must have your own plans. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask."
"Thank you for your concern, Master. Although I have left Wutong Academy, I am still diligently pursuing my studies and dare not slacken my efforts."
Master Xu nodded and then asked, "What book are you looking for in this bookstore today?"
"The Commentary on the Book of Changes by Yu".
Master Xu's eyes flickered, "The Commentary on the Book of Changes by Yu?"
"Isn't this the book that Master Gu personally edited back then? He even lectured on some of its chapters later."
"Master Gu is exceptionally talented. He once gave a few lectures at Wutong Academy. Every word he spoke was precious and truly beneficial to everyone."
"It's a pity that he later lived a secluded life and never lectured publicly again. In recent years, he has rarely accepted students, and it has become increasingly difficult to become his disciple."
Xie Jing lowered his eyes and remained silent.
"Master Gu no longer accepts students, so others can only rely on books to slowly figure things out. But some things, if you only learn by yourself, you will inevitably miss some of the essence."
Xu Qing looked at him coldly.
Xie Jing prides himself on being smart. Does he really think he can learn it by himself?
I'm afraid that in the end, we won't even get one ten-thousandth of Master Gu's true teachings!
Xie Jing raised his eyes and glanced at Xu Qing indifferently.
His gaze then shifted back to Master Xu, his tone calm yet respectful.
"What you say is absolutely right. This book is indeed hard to find. I wanted to learn more about it, so I came here specifically to look for it."
Xie Jing completely ignored Xu Qing, paying him no heed whatsoever.
Apart from his family, not many people knew that he had enrolled in Jingyuan Academy.
Master Gu and Jingyuan Academy have long since withdrawn from the world.
It's impossible for him to come out and say it.
He had no intention of revealing it.
They didn't want to cause any trouble for the Master and Jingyuan Academy.
Just read quietly.
Xie Jing cupped his hands and said in a calm tone, "Master, I have matters to attend to at home, so I will take my leave now."
He then turned around and walked out of the bookstore.
Xu Qing stared wide-eyed at his back, her palms clenched so tightly they turned white with anger.
The following day, at Jingyuan Academy.
After Master Gu finished his lecture, he asked, "Are there any questions about this part?"
Xie Jing gently shook his head.
The Master spoke very well, and he had no doubts.
Upon seeing this, Master Gu raised his hand and closed the scroll.
Seeing that he was about to leave, Xie Jing immediately called out, "Sir."
Master Gu turned to look at him, raising his eyebrows as if asking a question.
Xie Jing bowed respectfully and asked, "I have a question for you. Does Jingyuan Academy have any teachers who specialize in abacus calculation?"
Master Gu stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before answering.
“Jingyuan Academy once had a teacher who was extremely skilled in abacus calculation, named Shen Yuanke. He was not only proficient in abacus calculation, but also had a deep understanding of business.”