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Chapter 380: Difference between Cloud and Mud
Translator: CokeZero Editor: Rainystars
Dean Lu and Lady Xia walked in and looked at Xie Yunjin with joy, saying, âWhat a great occasion! This time, in Qinghe County, weâve had a total of eleven scholars passing the exam. Itâs the most scholars weâve ever had in history. Among them, Yunjin, your contribution is the greatest. Eight of the students you guided have become scholars.â
Those students who didnât seek guidance from Xie Yunjin regretted their decisions immensely.
As soon as Dean Lu received the news, he brought his wife over to express gratitude to Xie Yunjin. After all, this accomplishment also benefitted the Qinghe County school. fr eeweb novel
The future enrollment for Qinghe County school wouldnât be a problem anymore, and Dean Lu became happier the more he thought about it.
Xie Yunjin grinned and said, âThis is closely tied to the studentsâ hard work. My role is not that significant.â
Dean Lu laughed heartily and looked at Xie Yunjin with satisfaction, saying,
âYunjin, youâre truly suited to be a teacher. Itâs a pity you have to participate in the imperial examination. Otherwise, I would have liked to keep you at Qinghe County school as a teacher.â
As Dean Lu finished speaking, Lady Xia gave him a stern look and said, âNonsense! With Yunjinâs talents, he will definitely pass the examination. In the future, you might even need to flatter Yunjin.â
Lady Xiaâs words made Xie Yunjin uncomfortable. What did she mean by needing to flatter him? If that got around, people might say all sorts of things about him. However, he refrained from showing his annoyance.
He turned to classmate Han on the side of the room and said, âYou just passed the scholarâs exam. Your family is probably waiting for you to celebrate. You should go back.â
âAlright, Iâll take my son with me on the way back.â
Xie Yunjin and Lu Jiao nodded. Han then turned to Dean Lu and Lady Xia, happily inviting them, âMy family will host a meal the day after tomorrow.
Dean and Madam, you must come.â
Dean Lu smiled, âItâs appropriate to host a meal. Weâre planning to host one tomorrow as well. You should come tomorrow too.â
Han immediately turned to Xie Yunjin and Lu Jiao. Tomorrow, the Dean was hosting an event, and Officer Zhao was also hosting a meal. Where should Yunjin go?
Xie Yunjin calmly smiled and said, âThe dean is hosting a gathering tomorrow? Then, we as a couple wonât be able to attend as guests. Tomorrow, our neighbor Officer Zhao is hosting a meal. Our family has already agreed to go to Zhaoâs house for dinner.
As Xie Yunjin finished speaking, Dean Luâs expression showed a hint of displeasure. Lady Xia immediately frowned and looked at Lu Jiao.
âJiaojiao, youâre not holding a grudge against me, are you?â
Lu Jiao had an especially strong aversion to Lady Xia. This woman was too sharp-tongued and had an air of superiority. In reality, Lady Xia was only the wife of the dean of the Qinghe County School, and she didnât even have an official title.
Lu Jiao really couldnât fathom the source of her superiority complex. Perhaps she was used to being praised and thought of herself as something special.
Lu Jiao smiled at Lady Xia and said, âLady Xia, youâre overthinking it. Officer Zhao just came earlier to invite us for a feast tomorrow. We promised him, so we canât break our word.â
Lady Xia immediately interjected with a smile, âHeâs just a small officer. Itâs not a big deal if you donât go.â
Xie Yunjin and Lu Jiao both disliked Lady Xiaâs words. Dismissing a constable so casually, and considering them beneath her, was disrespectful, especially to people like them with rural backgrounds. This probably explained why Lady Xia had been upset with Lu Jiao earlier.
On the side, Dean Luâs face darkened suddenly. He coldly rebuked, âWhat nonsense are you talking about? Yunjin is an educated man; he canât go back on his word.â
He glared at Lady Xia with sternness, causing her to furrow her brows in displeasure.
Dean Lu was afraid that she might cause embarrassment at the Xie familyâs house. He hurriedly bid farewell to Xie Yunjin, âThen, weâll take our leave.
Yunjin, youâre still recovering, so rest well.â
Xie Yunjin nodded and said, âIâll be back to school in a few days.â
âAlright.â
After saying this, Dean Lu held Lady Xiaâs hand and turned to leave. Lady Xiaâs face remained displeased.
In the room behind, Han couldnât help but mutter quietly, âWhy is she like
He had never noticed that she could be so shallow before. She usually carried herself with great decorum.
Xie Yunjin asked Han to go back, âYou should go back quickly.â
Han acknowledged and left with his son to return to the Han residence.
In the Lu familyâs carriage, Lady Xia and Dean Lu started to argue loudly.
âA little scholar doesnât even know his place. If he becomes an official in the future, wonât he become arrogant?
Someone with his character doesnât deserve to take the imperial examination. He lacks integrity and doesnât respect his mentors. If I publicize his behavior, I wonder if anyone will let him take the imperial examination.â
Lady Xia spoke without any consideration. Dean Luâs face turned an iron shade of blue. He glared at Lady Xia and shouted in anger, âShut up! What nonsense are you talking about? Do you even realize the impact your words might have on Yunjinâs reputation if they spread?â
Lady Xia dismissed his concerns, âHe brought this upon himself. If he doesnât respect his mentors, itâs his own fault if his reputation suffers.â
Dean Lu couldnât believe what he was hearing from Lady Xia. He sighed heavily and said, âI didnât expect you to change like this. You werenât like this before.â
Lady Xia was the daughter of a scholar. In the past, she was sensible and rational. However, she had transformed into this. If people slightly didnât give her face, she would get angry. Who did she think she was?
A mere wife of the dean of Qinghe County School, yet she considered herself so high and mighty.
This was probably due to excessive flattery, which had made her conceited.
Thinking about this, Dean Lu looked at Lady Xia and said, âIt seems I have to send you back to your hometown.â
Upon hearing this, Lady Xia was shocked. She turned incredulously to Dean Lu,
âYou⊠you actually want to send me back to my hometown?â
Dean Lu wasnât originally from Qinghe County, and their hometown was quite remote. Lady Xia had never imagined that she would be sent back to her hometown by her husband. If she were sent back, she would become a laughingstock.
âWhy are you treating me like this? I bore you two sons and two daughters. In old age, you treat me like this?â đ§đłđŠđŠđđŠđŁđđ°đđŠđ.đđ°đ
Dean Lu angrily reprimanded, âIf you keep speaking without thinking, I will definitely send you back to your hometown. Your reckless words could ruin our two sons.â
Lady Xia looked at Dean Lu in shock, âWhat does that mean?â
Dean Lu lowered his voice and said, âYunjin might have gotten involved with the Crown Princeâs connections. If thatâs true, your thoughtless words could bring disaster upon our children.â
Both of the Lu familyâs children were scholars, currently studying in the capital to strive for the imperial examination and eventually become successful in the civil service.
If they did something against Xie Yunjinâs interests and he sought help from the Crown Prince, their sons would definitely face trouble.
Lady Xia turned pale instantly and didnât dare to say a word.
Though she was sought after in Qinghe County, she also knew that people like her and the Crown Prince were worlds apart.
In a low voice, Lady Xia whispered, âI promise I wonât speak recklessly
anymore.â
Seeing Lady Xia like this, Dean Lu didnât press further. He had to make his wife realize the consequences of her actions. Otherwise, her careless remarks might harm the foundation of their family.
At the Xie residence, Xie Yunjin was discussing Lady Xiaâs behavior with Lu Jiao.
âWhen she first came to Qinghe County, she was quite a good person. But these years of being praised by studentsâ mothers have made her somewhat arrogant.
Just ignore her.â
âYeah, I know..â