The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 209 Quick, accurate, and ruthless; who can be as picky as her?

It's also strange.

Wei Shen is now able to mentor Ren Qi.

No matter how talented he was, no one took on the responsibility of teaching him, and he was away fighting wars for many years.

How much energy do I have to study?
Is Wei Shen probably just a half-baked amateur who got lucky and stumbled upon a dead mouse?

"I may just listen to these words, but if others hear them, they'll probably laugh at you."

Why don't you say he could become the top scholar in the imperial examination!

Yu Tingwan blinked and looked at Wei Zhao: "Is it possible?"

After all, the girl was unsure of herself, and Wei Zhao had never truly demonstrated his abilities to her.

There is no text.

There was no martial arts either.

Wei Zhao was really too delicate in front of her.

Yu Tingwan simply couldn't imagine Wei Zhao's fierce and murderous appearance on the battlefield.

"can."

His tone was nonchalant.

"However, I don't value these empty titles."

"I also couldn't find the time to participate in the imperial examinations."

Yu Tingwan nodded. Now, she no longer thought Wei Zhao was exaggerating.

But Master Zhao remained silent.

The Wei brothers are good in every way, except they're too proud to admit it.

Becoming a top scholar (状元) is no easy feat. Many people spend their entire lives trying to pass the imperial examinations, only to remain a mere novice (秀才) until their death. It's extremely rare for someone as young as Yang Weiwen to achieve the third-highest rank (探花).

Master Sun: ? ? ?

He looked incredulously at Yu Tingwan beside him, then at Wei Zhao.

No wonder they became a couple.

It's true what they say, every pot has its perfect lid!

Not humble at all.

He intended to test Wei Zhao's knowledge.

"I heard from Ren Qi that he showed you some books in the room before?"

Yes, that's true.

Wei Zhao flipped through a few pages and then stopped.

Master Sun sighed, "The book with the blue cover was one I bought from a bookstore in Jiangnan back then. It was written by some literati at a poetry gathering and recorded. Only a hundred copies were published, which emptied my pockets at the time. But it was worth it, as I benefited greatly from reading it."

What are your thoughts on this?

Wei Zhao said calmly, "All show and no substance."

Thinking of the lofty ambitions revealed in the poem, Wei Zhao pointed out incisively: "He only knows how to whine without knowing the truth, no wonder he can't get a government position."

Master Sun: ? ? ?

Wei Zhao: "If you like poetry, Master, I'll have someone send some good ones over later."

Master Sun: ? ? ?

Although I wanted to refute it, upon closer examination, it seems... to make a little bit of a point.

"What about the one with the black cover?"

Master Sun stood up straight.

That book is incredible!
"That was written by the Vice Director of the Imperial Academy, and it has been widely circulated among the people in recent years."

Wei Zhao:......

He didn't turn it over.

Because we know what's written inside.

He even helped make a few changes back then.

Wei Zhao: "It's not bad."

Master Sun wanted to ask something more, but out of the corner of his eye he saw Yu Tingwan smirking.

"What are you laughing at? I've brought it all to you, so hurry up and copy it, and let me see if your handwriting has improved!"

The smile on Yu Tingwan's face disappeared.

"We should be able to discuss this further."

Master Sun: "Do I have to urge you again?"

After saying that, he said to Wei Zhao, "Perfect, write a few for me to see too."

As he spoke, he opened the book he had given to Nannan and asked Wei Zhao to choose a sentence to write down.

Wei Zhao was exhausted, but he still managed to write a few words perfunctorily. This was unlike his usual style.

Yu Tingwan glanced over and chuckled.

It was exactly the same handwriting as in the book.

I never expected him to have this skill.

Wei Zhao asked in a low voice, "Will this work?"

Master Sun: ...

This kid's got some skills!

He himself would have thought he wrote it.

Wei Zhao pointed, his slender fingertips landing on the book.

"This is not right." This was Master Sun's masterpiece: "What's wrong with it?"

His face fell.

Wei Zhao gave a brief explanation.

Master Sun was silent for a moment, then said, "Take another look at it for me."

Wei Zhao reluctantly agreed.

He read very quickly, flipping through the pages rapidly.

"This isn't right either."

Continue explaining.

Clatter. Clatter.

"This is still the same old problem."

Wei Zhao was too lazy to explain and simply changed it.

Master Zhao listened intently.

Master Sun went from displeasure at first to beaming with joy later on, and many of his confusions were suddenly cleared up.

Yu Tingwan picked up some pastries and started munching on them.

After Wei Zhao finished speaking, she wiped her mouth and hurriedly stated her position.

"Since there are so many flaws, I won't copy it."

Reading is indeed useful.

Previously, she had to rack her brains and use her wits to outwit and outmaneuver others, but Wei Zhao had rendered the teacher speechless with a simple gesture.

Yu Tingwan smiled at Master Sun like a cat that had just stolen some cream: "I'm not being nitpicky or deliberately finding fault with you. But I've been thinking that there are some things about you that aren't quite presentable."

"Since you always accept criticism and strive for the best, why not take it back and think about it carefully and make some changes?"

Master Sun is very worried now.

He even felt that Yu Tingwan, this troublemaker, was not good enough for the Wei family.

Fortunately, I managed to scam them!

Strike quickly and accurately.

Who can pick as good a thing as her?!

He slammed his hand on the table and shouted.

"Wei Shen!"

Yu Tingwan's heart trembled three times.

Wei Zhao did not react.

Master Sun slapped it hard again.

Wei Zhao: "Oh."

"Almost forgot."

"They're calling me."

Master Sun: "Are you interested in teaching at the academy?"

He was excited.

"With your talent and learning, you will surely be able to teach..."

wrong.

"That's such a waste of his talent."

The words paused.

"You should go on a scientific expedition!"

The Wei family army has all dispersed, so where can Wei Shen go now that he's recovered?

Other military camps are not good places to go.

Wei Zhao: "No."

"listen to me."

Master Sun stood up abruptly: "I don't have many connections, and the imperial examination depends on one's own ability."

"But there's no one in the county academy who can teach you. You should go out into the world, go to Jiangnan! Go to the capital!"

"With your talent, don't worry about those places not hiring you. Go there and show off your skills, and they'll probably be scrambling to take you."

He placed his hand on Wei Zhao's shoulder and patted him enthusiastically.

"However, I would most recommend Tsinghua University in Beijing."

Wei Zhao's eyelids twitched.

Yu Tingwan brought her a glass of water to drink.

Seriously, when Master finds out Wei Zhao's true identity, he'll be too ashamed to show his face to anyone.

Yu Tingwan... is quite interested in seeing it.

Master Zhao also became excited: "Huaqing Academy was founded by Grand Tutor Gu after he returned to the capital to take office. Not only are the tuition fees cheap, but the Gu family also contributes a lot of money every year to improve the students' meals. The academy only accepts students from poor families who have knowledge."

Master Sun nodded: "That's right. His daughter is frail. Grand Tutor Gu did these things firstly to support poor students, and secondly, out of personal desire to bring good fortune to his daughter and ensure a smooth life."

"I only wish my child were foolish and dull, that he might live a long and peaceful life free from disaster and hardship. How pitiful are the hearts of parents everywhere."

Master Sun turned his head to look at his traitorous disciple.

"Don't be fooled by the fact that the Grand Tutor is of noble status and is worlds apart from us. He is just like your father, a father who loves his daughter dearly."

Yu Tingwan's expression remained unchanged.

The hands resting on her knees stirred helplessly.

She said very softly, "Really?"