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Wei Xinyan was reading a book in the study of the Marquis's residence.

Madam Li entered quietly by pushing open the door:

"Son, the doctor your father found for you has arrived."

Remember, control your temper, and don't act like before. This time, your husband spent quite a bit of money just on this trip!

Feeling Li's maternal love, Wei Xinyan nodded vigorously and said softly:

"Mother, don't worry, I will definitely treat my teacher seriously."

"Good boy!"

Looking at her son's well-behaved appearance, Li felt both worried and relieved.

To my relief, my son has finally come to his senses.

What I'm worried about is that I'll become enlightened too late. What if my husband doesn't accept me and I get disheartened and relapse into my old ways?

So Madam Li quickly followed up with words of comfort:

"Don't worry, even if that gentleman doesn't want it, we can learn it ourselves first and wait to participate in the next county examination!"

Wei Xinyan was even more moved, and she secretly resolved in her heart that she must pass her teacher's test!

She wasn't looking for a husband, but rather to comfort her parents.

The gentleman waiting in the hall was actually a little nervous.

The heir of Xuanwei Prefecture was notorious for his dissolute behavior.

Putting aside other examples, the fact that someone was about to demolish a building because they saw their fiancée was terrifying.

What if he dismantles me on the spot if I fail?

After the news that the Marquis had found a tutor for his son spread throughout the Marquis's residence.

The servants, both big and small, gathered around under the pretext of serving tea and water.

They had also heard that the young master had undergone considerable changes, but they didn't know if it was true or not.

However, most of the servants were unwilling to believe it.

Can a dissolute playboy who indulges in drinking, gambling, and whoring become a qualified scholar overnight?

You're dreaming! Don't even think about it!

Do you really think a literary star has descended to earth?

Only Yue'er, the little maid who followed behind Wei Xinyan, clenched her little fists and cheered for her young master in her heart.

She already liked the young master, and then she witnessed his seriousness firsthand.

She sincerely hoped that her young master would get better.

When Mr. Li Zhou saw Wei Xinyan walking over in the courtyard, he subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

He immediately sensed that the young master of the Marquis's mansion did not match the rumors.

A person's character can probably be correlated with their walking posture.

People in power or spoiled brats walk with an imposing, domineering gait.

However, the young master of the Marquis's mansion walked with his chest slightly hunched and his steps slow and careful.

This doesn't look like a spoiled brat; it looks more like a...woman?

Wei Xinyan walked up to Mr. Li Zhou, respectfully cupped his hands and bowed, saying:

"Student Ren Jingxing greets you, sir."

Seeing Wei Xinyan's respectful demeanor, Li Zhou felt less resistant.

This heir of the Marquis's mansion is truly different from the rumors.

However, it's also possible that he was faking it.

Moreover, even if the young master of the Marquis's mansion really changes his mind, there is less than a month left before the county examination. What use would it be if he changed his mind?

Li Zhou's mind raced, but his face remained expressionless.

He nodded, feigning indifference, and said:

"My lord, please come and teach the young master your studies, but I need to test him first."

Otherwise, if the heir apparent doesn't have any ability, he might end up taking the county-level examination.

If word gets out that the Crown Prince is my student, I cannot bear the shame.

After Li Zhou finished speaking, everyone in the Marquis's mansion looked at their young master.

Given the young master's fiery temper, he would probably have already whipped that ungrateful Li Zhou into a spinning top by now.

The result was unexpected.

Wei Xinyan took a deep breath, then cupped his hands again and said:

"Please test me, sir!"

"Young Master didn't hit anyone!"

"Young Master has really changed!"

Hearing the servants' hushed discussions, Li Zhou breathed a soft sigh of relief.

In any case, the young master's character is indeed good, at least I avoided a beating.

However, the heir apparent will definitely not pass this year's county examination; he might as well wait for the next one.

Li Zhou nodded slightly and began to ponder the teaching exam questions.

The core of the imperial examination system in the Great Wei Dynasty was the eight-legged essay, which required "speaking on behalf of the sages." Apart from the palace examination, poetry, essays, and policy discussions were merely for entertainment.

The examiners would select a sentence from the Four Books and use it as a question in the exam.

The best way for a teacher to test students is to pick out a sentence and ask the students to analyze and elaborate on the topic on the spot.

This immediately reveals the depth of a student's understanding of the classics and their exam-taking skills.

After a moment's thought, Li Zhou spoke:

"How can we address and develop a topic without following established rules?"

As soon as Li Zhou finished speaking, his wife, Madam Li, became anxious:

"Sir, my child hasn't learned the eight-legged essay style yet. How can you test him using it? He definitely won't be able to answer the questions!"

Ren Hou was also somewhat anxious, but he did not speak. Instead, he looked at his son.

"That's it, young master definitely won't be able to answer."

"Hey, I bet even the young master has never heard of that phrase."

"What a pity. If the young master really had made something of himself, it would have been good for us too."

As servants of the Marquis's mansion, they understood the principle that everyone's fortunes were intertwined, and that everyone's loss was shared.

To everyone's surprise, Wei Xinyan only pondered for a moment before replying:

"The compass and square are the standard for tools; etiquette, law, and morality are the means for people to guard against evil."

Therefore, a great craftsman always teaches others to prioritize the use of rules and standards!

After Wei Xinyan finished speaking, the entire Ren family was stunned.

They all slightly opened their mouths, looking at the young man in the courtyard.

Can an ignorant and incompetent playboy suddenly become enlightened overnight and master the eight-legged essay without a teacher?

Li gripped Ren Hou's clothes tightly, her face full of excitement.

Ren Hou couldn't help but shout:

"My son Jingxing has the potential to become a top scholar!"

Mr. Li Zhou remained expressionless, but inwardly he nodded in agreement. As a student, he understood best the benefits of this approach of breaking down and connecting the topic.

The accuracy of the instrument is precisely aimed at protecting people; the antithesis is perfect and the intention is accurate.

The passage concludes by highlighting the educational role of rules and regulations, and then provides a powerful ending.

This approach of addressing and resolving the issue is the best choice.

However, this one question alone is not enough to redeem the crown prince's reputation as a spoiled brat.

"Your Highness, have you perhaps seen this topic elsewhere?"

Li Zhou meant that he believed Zhao Ping was simply memorizing other people's solutions to problems.

Madam Li was furious on the spot:

"How dare you speak to my son like that, sir!"

Ren Hou, who was standing nearby, quickly pulled Li Shi aside and comforted her.

My son finally had a chance to become a student of a teacher, and we can't let it all fall through!

The little maid stood behind Wei Xinyan, clenching her small fists.

She wanted to scold the man, but she didn't dare.

The servants burst into laughter, waiting for their young master to give the gentleman a good beating.

If it were the Ren Jingxing of the past, or even the Ren Jingxing of today, he probably would have slapped him across the face long ago.

But at this moment, the soul inside this body is Wei Xinyan.

She was used to too much harassment and bullying.

What's more, her parents, who were giving her her first taste of paternal and maternal love, were watching her expectantly from the sidelines.

She can't be willful!

So Wei Xinyan pursed her lips and cupped her hands in greeting again:

"If you do not believe me, please continue to test me."

After Wei Xinyan finished speaking, Li Shi burst into tears of grievance.

Even the servants looked at their young master in disbelief.

"Master, Jingxing has really grown up!"

Li Zhou pursed his lips and made up his mind.

If the Crown Prince passes his test again, he will definitely take him as his disciple.

Because if he doesn't accept it, it might not just be the crown prince who beats him up!

Li Zhou coughed lightly and continued to ask:

"What does 'to investigate things thoroughly and understand their principles' mean?"