The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

Jia Huan didn't want to dampen the enthusiasm of the two renowned doctors, so the first batch of apprentices he recruited for his medical clinic were all intelligent, quick-witted, and exceptionally talented.

Putting everything else aside, his memory alone is much better than that of his peers!

With such talent alone, if he had studied hard, he might have been able to achieve something in the imperial examinations.

Unfortunately, whether due to family reasons or because he was a beggar, studying for the imperial examinations was simply unrealistic for him. Being selected as an apprentice in a medical clinic was already considered a fairly good path to advancement.

If he is truly fortunate enough to grow older and master medical skills, enabling him to support himself and even pursue his studies, Jia Huan would not stand in his way.

His idea was simple: to train batches of qualified medical apprentices over a five-year period.

Putting everything else aside, he could easily be a folk doctor in the countryside!

If they have exceptional talent, or are willing to continue refining their medical skills, Jia Huan will continue to support them, allowing them to spend more time becoming resident doctors!

He didn't expect any reward from the other party; he just considered it an act of charity, and he wasn't short of money.

It wasn't that she had a sudden burst of maternal instinct, but rather that she didn't want Ningrong Street to become a mess, since it was the core area of ​​her own sect.

The Ning and Rong mansions might be indifferent or unconcerned, but Jia Huan couldn't stand it.

Speaking of the Ning and Rong mansions, they have long since returned to normal after the excitement of Yuan Chun's conferment of the title of concubine.

Lord Zheng Er remained the head of the Court of State Ceremonial, and Jia Lian was still a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue. There were no changes despite Yuan Chun's elevation to the rank of concubine.

Such an outcome naturally disappointed the core members of the Rong family over time. It did not help the family much, so they naturally lost their enthusiasm.

Chapter 194 Gaining Fame (Please Subscribe)

After spending about half a day at the farm outside the city, Jia Huan and Jia Cong, surrounded by a group of underlings, returned to their Ningrong Street branch in the capital.

The original small martial arts school has expanded more than three times its original size, and now it combines martial arts training with a medical clinic.

With a larger space, there is naturally plenty of room to set up an internal canteen and dormitory, serving as both accommodation and meals for the medical apprentices and temporary residences for some of the underlings.

Not only were there our own people, but there were also martial arts school students who had come to learn from us!

Jia Huan's principle has always been not to hinder others from making progress; he does not have such a perverse taste or domineering ideas.

Regardless of the motives of the apprentices who voluntarily come to learn martial arts, the martial arts school treats them all equally.

There is a wide variety of martial arts available for learning, including external hard skills, simple fist and foot techniques, and internal strength training. Moreover, there are many different styles, which is worth the expensive tuition.

"Brother Huan, aren't we being a bit too flamboyant?"

When entering the city gate, facing numerous gazes that were either curious, scrutinizing, or disgusted, it was normal that Jia Cong, being just a young boy, couldn't quite handle it.

There was no way around it; Jia Huan and his group were all dressed in blue and red outfits, and the sight of more than a dozen riders traveling together was quite imposing, creating a greater sense of pressure and attracting attention.

"It's never too late to be careful!"

Jia Huan didn't care at all. He hadn't broken any laws or regulations, so why should he feel uncomfortable?

On the contrary, the Ningrong Street branch gradually expanded its power and reputation over time.

Although Jia Huan has always kept a low profile, his reputation has grown increasingly prominent.

The name "Three Young Masters of Huan" has become a resounding brand in the Zhili underworld.

Recently, many heroes from the martial arts world have come to join us, but there are quite a few with impure intentions, and even some assassins sent by hostile forces.

It's not an exaggeration at all; after all, people will stop at nothing to fight for their interests.

Both Tongzhou Wharf and Tianjin Canal Wharf represented a continuous stream of financial benefits.

The previous ruling gang, the Cao Gang, was certainly unwilling to accept this situation, and there were also newly emerging forces in the martial arts world who wanted to get involved. In short, the situation was quite chaotic.

Unable to gain any advantage in Tianjin and Tongzhou, they decided to try their luck at the Ningrong Street branch.

They even went so far as to assassinate Jia Huan, the nominal leader who maintained the alliance of several emerging gangs.

Jia Huan knew he wasn't a江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the martial arts world) person, so he wouldn't care about江湖 rules. When he went out in public, he was always surrounded by many guards, leaving no opportunity for others to take advantage of him.

In fact, after the brothers of the Tangkou occupied the Tongzhou and Tianjin Canal wharves, Jia Huan's instructions and arrangements greatly helped the commercial and logistics circulation in the two places, as well as the stability of local order.

It's no exaggeration; just know when to stop!

The key point is that people in the underworld rarely have this kind of mindset; they are easily blinded by overwhelming wealth.

Once they become unscrupulous and greedy, they truly engage in rampant and bottomless exploitation, completely disregarding whether it will affect normal business circulation and the lives of ordinary people.

Although Jia Huan only provided logistical support behind the scenes and helped solve some official troubles, the gang leaders who came from his faction still gave him face and took his suggestions and reminders seriously.

Or perhaps they haven't gotten used to living as their own masters, and it's quite normal for them to feel uneasy in the face of sudden, astonishing wealth.

It's hard to say whether they'll be as obedient to advice once they get used to the big boss's ways.

Jia Huan didn't insist, as long as they didn't deliberately go against the gang!

Of course, the agreed-upon monthly allowance must be paid in full; this is the best bond to maintain the relationship between the two parties.

If you're not even happy with this, there are plenty of ambitious heroes on this side of the gang who want to take your place.

They dismounted upon entering the city and hurried to the martial arts school.

As usual, Jia Cong stayed at the martial arts school to train and oversee the work, while Jia Huan wandered around patrolling.

It's mainly the clan school area; I go there once or twice a day.

This year, students from the clan school participated in both the preliminary examinations for children and scholars, and the final results were mixed.

The only student to participate in the preliminary examination passed the test successfully and became a new student!

Of the two who took the imperial examination for the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations), only Qin Zhong successfully passed and became a Xiucai.

This matter has had a significant impact on ethnic studies.

A lively and joyous atmosphere was naturally in order. Although the one who passed the imperial examination was not a member of the Jia family, Qin Zhong was, after all, a scholar trained by the clan school.

In particular, Qin Zhong also expressed his willingness to stay at the clan school, serving as a teacher while continuing his studies and improving his knowledge, hoping to reach the level required to pass the imperial examination.

This was naturally a great thing, and for this reason, Master Zheng personally came forward to praise Qin Zhong.

He had always enjoyed associating with scholars, and seeing that Qin Zhong was quite talented in his studies and also had a strong interest in the clan school, he was naturally very satisfied and even considered mentoring him.

As for his entanglements with Jia Baoyu, Master Zheng didn't take them to heart at all.

Qin Zhong was indeed extremely handsome, and he possessed the refined and scholarly air of a learned man, giving him a truly gentle and elegant demeanor.

Anyway, when Master Zheng saw it, he was quite satisfied and even pleased.

"If Baoyu is truly motivated to improve himself, that's fine. But if he interferes with his classmates' studies because of some inappropriate thoughts, he will not be let off lightly!"

These were the words spoken by Master Zheng Er to Jia Huan and a group of scholars in the main study.

His message quickly spread, and it was said that Madam Wang and the old lady were not very happy.

As for Jia Baoyu, he didn't care at all; he already had new friends.

If she were to encounter Qin Zhong in person, she would naturally continue to pester him; if she didn't, she wouldn't have much time to think about him.

He was such a romantic young man that he easily found a new love.

Of course, Jia Baoyu's status at this time was extraordinary, and the clan school was already reluctant to discipline him, so there was naturally even less restraint now.

This kid, I don't know when he learned to skip classes, often doesn't see him when Jia Huan goes to inspect the clan school.

There wasn't much to worry about. The four servants around this kid, as well as his personal attendant Li Gui, were all quite capable, at least ensuring his safety.

In addition, this guy never goes to unfamiliar places; he basically either wanders around the west or east of the city, where the security situation is quite good.

Sure enough, when Jia Huan arrived at the clan school, he did not see Jia Baoyu.

He simply asked the guy who was also a security guard at the gate, and that was enough to find out when Jia Baoyu skipped class and left.

Even if the Second Master Zheng conducts a surprise inspection, the clan school will have ample reason to respond.

After all, he was Consort Yuan's own brother. Lord Zheng could be indifferent and beat or scold him at will, but the teachers at the clan school did not have that kind of confidence.

Even as the behind-the-scenes mastermind of the clan school, Jia Huan never directly clashed with Jia Baoyu. There was no need for such a conflict, nor was it worthwhile.

Ahem, the clan school not only has gatekeepers who also serve as security guards, but it has also expanded its area considerably. For this reason, the Ning family has voluntarily given up some nearby land and houses.

For no other reason than the Li family scholar whom Li Wan had invited had arrived in the capital a few months ago and successfully moved into the clan school, accepting a temporary teaching position.

The scene was incredibly lively. The Second Master Zheng came over in high spirits to personally receive him, giving him ample face, after all, he was a high-ranking official of the fourth rank in the imperial court.

As a result, the reputation of the clan school soared, and more students wanted to enroll or attend the affiliated school.

This is also the main reason why Qin Zhong was willing to stay after passing the imperial examination and becoming a scholar.

Given the Qin family's wealth and influence, it wouldn't be easy for them to seek knowledge from a scholar preparing for the imperial examinations.

Just like modern high school seniors, they are at the time when their thinking is most active and their knowledge is most extensive, similar to the candidates who are about to participate in the imperial examinations.

At least in terms of scholarship, the candidates who prepared to participate in the imperial examinations were definitely better than most officials.

Jia Huan had met with the Li family scholar a few times and had also consulted him on some academic matters.

It was quite obvious that the Li family, who had passed the imperial examinations, seemed to have some distance between themselves and the Jia family in the capital.

It's understandable, after all, the Rong family still owes Li Wan some debts.

Furthermore, given the different paths of those skilled in literature and martial arts, and the fact that they don't belong to the same circle, it's difficult for them to be truly sincere with each other.

Dealing with such a hothead is actually quite simple and easy.