Whoever can strike me hard will be rewarded handsomely.

When Qin Ji arrived, he still had some doubts, so although he bought some things at the night market, he did not take them off the carriage. But now he has no doubts at all.

Seeing that he was covered in cold sweat and still insisted on not going to the room first, Jiang Jibai had no choice but to call Uncle Li over.

Qin Ji whispered a few words in Uncle Li's ear.

Seeing his expression, Jiang Jibai guessed that he wouldn't leave until Uncle Li brought the things, so he stayed with him in the study for a while longer.

In no time, Uncle Li brought over bags and packages.

Dried meat, celery, dried longan, lotus seeds, red dates, and red beans.

These are the six rites of offering gifts.

Jiang Jibai's gaze lingered on these items for a moment, then met the boy's determined eyes, and he understood somewhat.

His expression softened slightly. Considering his disciple's injuries, he didn't say much, but simply said, "You've delivered the tuition fee. I understand your intentions."

"Uncle Li, prepare clean water and a clean cloth for the east wing."

He then tried to help Qin Ji to the side room.

"Teacher, wait a minute."

Qin Ji loosened his grip on Jiang Jibai's hand, limped over to the opposite side, and took a few difficult steps back.

First his knees hit the ground, then his hands, and finally his forehead struck the blue bricks.

One kowtow, two kowtows, three kowtows.

The high and mighty King of Dayin willingly lowered his head.

Put aside your pride and find a teacher.

Qin Ji's face was ashen, and every movement was difficult to complete. He needed Li Shu's support to even kneel and kowtow, but his eyes were exceptionally firm.

After bowing, Qin Ji did not rush to get up. Instead, when Uncle Li quickly brought over a cup of tea, he held the teacup horizontally, bowed his head, and offered it to his brow, saying, "Teacher, please have some tea."

The simple act of serving tea caused Qin Ji to break out in a cold sweat from the pain. His hand, holding the tea tray horizontally, trembled slightly, and the tea tray made a soft sound as it bumped against the wobbly teacup.

A strong hand steadily caught the other side of the teacup, and with it, caught Qin Ji's proud and helpless heart. The swaying teacup instantly calmed down.

Jiang Jibai opened the cup lid, drank the tea Qin Ji offered as a formal apprenticeship ceremony, and then casually placed it on the desk.

Since he didn't mind Qin Ji's impolite act of standing while serving tea before, there was no need for him to question why Qin Ji was serving him tea and kowtowing again now.

It's simply a matter of whether the young person is convinced outwardly or inwardly.

Although it was Bian Feibai who came to him from the very beginning, with unknown motives, he had already heard the rumors that the young master of the Bian family had driven away several tutors.

Perhaps it was a quarrel with family members, or something else entirely, it doesn't matter.

The fact that the boy took this action after being severely reprimanded by him shows that he is a good child who knows right from wrong and respects his teacher.

He didn't misjudge him.

Just as I was mentally praising him, I heard the boy kneeling in front of me say with a pained expression, "Teacher, I can't get up."

The intention is very clear.

Jiang Jibai resignedly lifted the man from the ground and helped him to the east wing.

Uncle Li brought clean water, a cloth, and clean clothes. Jiang Jibai took the medicine box and closed the door behind him.

"These clothes belong to your teacher; you should be able to wear them too. Change into them first."

Qin Ji had been kneeling, crying, rolling off the bench, and kowtowing, so he was covered in dust and dirt. Therefore, he didn't lie down on the bed directly, but instead stood there with his hands supporting him on the table, waiting expectantly.

After Jiang Jibai cleaned up the ancestor, helped him to bed, and applied cold compresses to him several times, he had already decided to add a few more servants to the small house.

Qin Ji, still lying there, rudely shouted, "Teacher, the cloth isn't cold anymore, you can change it!"

Jiang Jibai felt a headache coming on when he heard him call him "teacher." He threw the cloth into the basin and said, "You've had enough time to apply the compress. I'll apply the medicine for you now."

Use "moderate" force to push the lump away with medicated oil, and treat the broken skin with cotton cloth soaked in strong liquor before applying medicine.

Qin Ji looked as if he had been beaten again, crying until he was breathless, and moved further into the bed to get away from Jiang Jibai.

Seeing his expression, Jiang Jibai said calmly, "It's late."

Just when Qin Ji thought he was going to tell him to get some rest.

"There's no curfew today. I'll have Uncle Li take you home."

Qin Ji: "?"

What?!

Will you take me back to my residence?

You won't even let me stay for one night, Jiang Jibai, you have no heart! You have no heart!

Seemingly sensing a silent accusation on Qin Ji's face, Jiang Jibai tossed him another clean handkerchief to wipe his face. "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Aren't you going back to the manor to reunite with your grandmother?"

Qin Ji wiped away the tears that had just come from the pain and made up a story, "I already went to see my grandmother before I came. The tuition fee was brought from home. If my grandmother sees me like this when I go back, she will worry."

They practically had it written all over their faces that they had some conscience and were willing to let me stay the night.

Qin Ji was pleased to hear Jiang Jibai say, "Then settle down here."

"Did you expect me to come see you tonight?"

"Why do you ask that?"

Qin Ji gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle Li has prepared the bench, and the rattan has been soaked in advance. You are clearly waiting for me to walk into your trap."

Jiang Jibai smiled, stood up, and dusted off the corner of his robe. "I don't know if you'll come tonight, but..."

"Whenever you come, that vine will stay soaked in the water for as long as you can." He pushed open the door and left.

Qin Ji: "..."

Jiang Jibai, you poison master!

Poison Master!!!