Look How Well She Read the Situation!

Old Madam Zhou watched as Zhou Wanwan howled even louder:

"Wanwan! We're in such a difficult situation right now, can't you help us?"

And your two older brothers still don't have the money to go to the academy.

I just asked you to do me a favor and take them into the White Deer Academy. It's such a small favor, why can't you do it?

"You've already brought several of your older brothers to the academy, so two more won't make a difference..."

Someone shouted, "No way! Is Zhou Wanwan that amazing? She actually got all her brothers into the academy?"

"How did she do that? Isn't that cheating?"

"That's right, this is so unfair! We're going to go and ask the Master for his opinion!"

Then the dean came out with several teachers. Dean Zhu asked, "What exactly happened here?"

Someone recounted these events verbatim.

Dean Zhu laughed heartily:

"This little girl is quite capable."

As for you, bringing so many people to pressure a child, isn't that inappropriate?"

Old Madam Zhou pitifully wiped away her tears and said, "Director, you must do us justice! This little girl is no ordinary child, she..."

Dean Zhu looked at her and said:

"Old man, when these children come to study here, we will investigate their life stories."

Therefore, we, as teachers, know better than you what they are like.

Your family kicked them out, but Zhou Wanwan didn't hold a grudge and let you stay at their house. That's already more than enough.

In life, don't block your own path.

As for your two grandsons, their character is questionable, and our White Deer Academy will not accept them."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Master Zhu and grinned; this Master Zhu was truly fascinating.

Before Old Madam Zhou could say anything more, Qian Huihui interjected, "My mother was just confused for a moment. She just wanted to find a school for her grandson. Wanwan, please don't mind."

Zhou Wanwan generously replied, "I don't mind, I don't mind at all."

Soon Qian Huihui led her group away.

After they left, Master Zhu looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Little girl, you've got some nerve. Come with me to the study!"

Zhou Wanwan followed Master Zhu directly to the study. Master Zhu looked at her and said:

"Zhou Wanwan, I have read all your articles. Your insights are very unique, which is truly remarkable for someone your age of six!"

Do you know Zhao Muyuan?

Zhou Wanwan stared at him blankly and asked, "How did you know?"

Master Zhu laughed heartily:

"Your handwriting is very similar to his, and some of your insights are also very similar to his."

But he's the Grand Tutor, what... what does he want to do?

Master Zhu looked at Zhou Wanwan, Zhou Wanwan smiled and said, "Then I don't know. Maybe he sees that I'm smart and wants to take me as his disciple!"

Master Zhu stroked his beard and said:

He thinks you're smart and wants to take you on as his apprentice?

How could he just casually take someone on as an apprentice?

Unless you possess the qualities she values, the qualities of an emperor, ha! That old scoundrel is really bold.

"You actually wanted to overthrow the court? Not only did you want to overthrow the court, but you also sent me here."

Zhou Wanwan felt terrified. She hadn't expected that after just one meeting, Master Zhu would have already figured out everything about her.

Master Zhu looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Have Zhao Muyuan come here!"

Zhou Wanwan nodded, gave a few instructions to her subordinates, and Zhao Muyuan arrived in less than half an hour.

Master Zhu frowned and asked, "Zhao Muyuan, where exactly do you live? You arrived in just half an hour?"

Zhao Muyuan respectfully bowed to Master Zhu and said, "Lord Zhu, how are you?"

"No, this old man can't accept that. What are you planning to do by sending this hot potato to the White Deer Academy?"

Zhao Muyuan blushed slightly and said, "It's not that I think you're so knowledgeable; I feel at ease knowing my child is studying here."

Master Zhu snorted coldly and said:

"You're so knowledgeable, don't give me that. You're relieved, but I'm going to have a sleepless night."

You're really bold; are you trying to raise an emperor?

Zhao Muyuan looked at him and sighed:

"Lord Zhu, you have no idea how difficult it has been for us old ministers."

You know what happened back then; that wicked empress drove away all of us loyal and righteous old ministers.

The court is in complete chaos and utter disarray, as you should be aware of.

Master Zhu looked at him and said, "So you sent me a little yellow-haired girl to teach?"

Zhao Muyuan touched his nose and said:

"Please don't be angry, I had no choice but to do this."

My knowledge is indeed inferior to yours; every student you teach is an outstanding individual.

"Hehe..."

Master Zhu looked at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"This child is indeed more intelligent than the average child, but I would disagree if you said he has the appearance of an emperor."

The burden on an emperor's shoulders is too heavy; she certainly cannot shoulder it.

Zhao Muyuan looked at him with a smile and said, "Isn't there you here?"

"You certainly know how to scheme; even I, an old man, couldn't pull this off."

He had barely finished speaking when he saw hundreds of court officials walk in from outside.

Zhao Muyuan chuckled and said, "One old bone isn't enough, there are so many old bones out there! Do you think this will do?"

Looking at so many old ministers, Master Zhu was overcome with emotion, tears streaming down his face. Several of them were his close friends, and he went over to them, embracing them and weeping bitterly. "You old folks, I thought you were all gone! You made me so sad for so long."

"Tch, Old Zhu, I see you're living the high life here."

"Are you going to join our side or not?"

"We're all under Wanwan's wing now. If you don't join our camp, then you're in our enemy camp!"

Master Zhu sighed and said, "What's the difference between what you're doing and forcing a good woman into prostitution? Sigh! Joining, joining is fine, isn't it?"

Zhao Muyuan laughed heartily and said, "Don't worry! You definitely won't regret joining our camp."

Master Zhu looked at them and said, "Where do you all live now? I'd like to visit you sometime."

Zhao Muyuan said calmly, "Black Wind Stronghold."

Master Zhu was so angry he rolled his eyes.

Where is the integrity of you... you intellectuals?

You're actually living in a mountain stronghold? You're not still bandits, are you?

My glorious reputation!

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said:

"Since we've all managed to get together, we can't do without barbecue and drinks."

You guys chat for a bit, I'll have someone prepare dinner, and we'll get together later.

Look how pragmatic she is!

Soon after, Zheng Xing'an set up a bonfire outside.

To be honest, the dean's yard is quite large and spacious, making it perfect for barbecues.

The barbecue on the table was entirely seafood: grilled squid tentacles, grilled scallops, grilled oysters, grilled prawns, grilled saury...

In addition, a large plate of seafood medley was specially prepared, with the fresh flavors of clams, razor clams, and Little Hai blending together, paired with a roasted lamb leg that was crispy and juicy.

A table full of seafood barbecue paired with lobster and fine wine—the aroma was simply irresistible.