That little fly

There are more and more people onlookers, most of them came here after hearing the commotion, and they don't understand the cause and effect, but the grievances and grievances are quite simple and clear at a glance, and the stains on the clear and shallow clothes can explain everything.As a result, the eyes of everyone looking at Shui Qingqian also changed. Leaving aside the question of demeanor, you are a noble son of the Marquis, and you have a noble status, can you compete with a slave?Isn't it just a piece of clothing, it's really not ashamed.

"Sure enough, he came from a poor country, and he behaves like a small family who cares about everything."

"...But he only pretends to be obedient in front of the officials...to see how he ends up..."

"Domineering, have you heard what happened to him in Dr. Lin's piano class? He has no respect for his elders, and sooner or later his nature will be revealed."

"...Sven sweeping the floor."

Gu Ershao saw Zhang Bao's mouth curled up slightly, turned his head and saw the people who made the remarks, and suddenly, he understood everything.He saw Shui Qingqian standing there, his clothes were a lot wet, in such a cold early spring, he might suffer from frostbite, right?

Obviously it was Shui Qingqian who was splashed with water, and it was obviously the servant who wanted to die crying and screaming, playing tricks on himself, and it was obviously Zhang Xiaoliuzi's trap... In the end, Shui Qingqian was criticized and her reputation was ruined.As a friend, Gu Ershao felt that he should stand up and defend Qianshao, but he couldn't lift his legs when it was time to take that step.

Zhang Bao's grandfather was the Minister of the Taifu Temple of the fourth rank. If he did not join the cabinet, his father's official position would be even lower. A steward of the sixth or seventh rank, in Taixue, a place where there are many hard-working fathers, Zhang Bao should He is a third-rate character, not on the same level as the noble Shui Qingqian, and even Gu Ershao's family background surpasses Zhang Bao's. Gu Ershao didn't want to offend people.

The Zhang family, the Gao family, the Lin family, and the already disappeared Xu family... The power of the Heavenly Mansion was not formed overnight.

Think about it carefully, from the founding of the small state of the Jin family to the great unification of Dongzhou, and now known as the Dongzhou Empire, it has been 500 years, and even the royal family has undergone several palace coups, and the country has changed hands to a side branch of blood three thousand miles away. As a side branch, these surnames have not disappeared. Even if Fei Tian'er was not born for more than a hundred years, they are still deeply entrenched in the imperial capital. , with the harem, and with each other to weave a huge network of interests, this network is so huge that it is unimaginable, and it is not something that the Ningrenhou Mansion can fight against.A wealthy family is not as simple as it is usually said. You just have to think about it. When the ancestors of the official family are newcomers, when they take over the power of the empire, they must get their support.

Zhang Bao was born in the Zhang family of Tianren Mansion, so he is very proud, and most people also acquiesced to his arrogance.A family can survive ups and downs for 500 years. Regardless of whether it used to be powerful or its power is declining now, the Heavenly Mansion was there in the past, it is still there now, and it will be in the future.Don't take the time to offend such forces.

Now, the Zhang family wants to give an immigrant who has no roots duckweed a blow, even though this immigrant from the countryside is a flying boy, so what?Zhang Shao was happy, so he did it. Behind him was the Mansion of Heaven and Man, which had stood upright for hundreds of years, without any scruples.Or, to take a step back, whether it is Tianren Mansion or Ning Renhou Mansion, it is all the grievances and hatreds within Fei Tian'er, and outsiders like them don't need to talk about it.

Although Shui Qingqian was annoyed by that young master Zhang and those who held stinky feet, he didn't take it too seriously.Gu Er Shao flinched, Shui Qingqian saw it in his eyes, and he knew it, and it was inevitable that he felt a little sad.Therefore, his biggest gain today is to understand that even if the temper is the same, it does not mean that friends will eventually become confidants.Not everyone would have the courage to offend a favorite princess for him; not everyone would confront a doctor from Tianren Mansion for him. Yuan Mu and Xie Ming are different from others after all.

Shui Qingqian is still thinking about her little emotions.Suddenly, the courtyard became quiet, accompanied by two clear coughs from behind.

"Mr. Gan is well." The students watching the bustle in the courtyard bowed to the teacher when they saw the teacher.

Dr. Gan, the doctor of etiquette and admonition in Taixue, is one of Zhang Bao's least favorite teachers. He was born in bitter cold, has a bad temper and is always strict. In his hands, no one can enjoy the advantages of being a father. feel.No matter whether your father is an emperor or a minister, no matter whether you come from a noble family or a poor family in the countryside, right is right and wrong is wrong, rewards should be rewarded, punishments should be given without any ambiguity, and there is no room for accommodation.

Zhang Bao hates this kind of smelly and hard poor life, but he is very happy today because the current situation is very good, Xiao Feitian'er is bullying others here.The so-called stern and selfless Doctor of Discipline, whether to care or not.After Zhang Bao saluted, he stood there respectfully, neither saying nor doing anything, to show that justice is at ease.

Dr. Gan looked around and saw Ming'er kneeling on the ground with red, swollen and bleeding cheeks, and finally focused his eyes on Shui Qingqian's body.Although he didn't ask a word, it is estimated that he already has a complete idea in his heart.

"This is, what's going on?" Finally, Dr. Gan said so formulaically.

"No, don't do anything about Young Master Shui, it's... the slave was reckless and offended Young Master Shui..." Ming'er probably just hit him hard, but now her cheeks are swollen, and she can't even speak clearly.

"The water is clear and shallow," Dr. Gan turned around, with no more emotions visible on his stern face, and his tone was as cold and serious as ever, "Is this what you mean?"

Shui Qingqian shook his head, "His master is here, how can I, an outsider, dare to do it for me? Mr. Gan, he is Zhang Shao's bookboy."

"Sir," Zhang Bao politely stepped forward to salute, and then said, "It was Ming'er who bumped into Qian Shao and stained Qian Shao's clothes. Ming'er is apologizing to Qian Shao."

The water was clear and shallow, but because of the color of the clothes, it didn't look very serious. Under such misleading, Dr. Gan probably came to the conclusion: this is another arrogant and domineering dude.

Shui Qingqian saw the eyes of the doctor, and also saw the corners of Zhang Bao's mouth slightly upturned, and suddenly faced Zhang Bao with a face full of surprise, "Ah? You just said that you will punish him, not because of the broken pastel pen." Wash it? It turns out that you are apologizing to me."

Zhang Bao was choked, and he took a moment to explain, "Washing the brush is just a trivial matter, and Ming'er is mainly for Qianshao..."

"Don't dare to do it, don't dare to do it," Shui Qingqian hurriedly waved his hands, then turned to look at Dr. Gan, with a slight aggrieved tone, "I just said it's fine. I didn't expect Zhang Shaofei to insist on punishment, so I can't say anything...Mr. , did I do something wrong?"

Dr. Gan is their etiquette and admonishment doctor.From the perspective of etiquette, outsiders are not qualified to intervene when the master trains the servants. This is not only a matter of etiquette, but also a legal requirement of Dongzhou.As an outsider, Shui Qingqian has no room to comment on the situation in front of her.It's just that he was obviously involved in this matter, so Shui Qingqian can help Xiaotong say goodbye.But that's all.

The ground was covered with tiles. As a 14-year-old boy, Zhang Bao couldn't completely conceal the real pain and anger on his face, even though he was always talking about Shui Qingqian.Dr. Gan glanced at it a few times and guessed the general cause and effect.There was still no expression on his face, just a business-like comment, "Reporting grievances directly is the comment of a sage. The water is clear and shallow, and it is better to repay grievances with virtue. It is a gentleman's bearing and open-mindedness, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people." Dr. Gan characterized the incident in this way , "As for Zhang Bao's training of servants, it is not right because of the family rules."

"Thank you for your guidance, sir." Shui Qingqian bowed politely, "Unfortunately, I'm afraid my pleading also caused a dilemma for Young Master Zhang, right? Young Master Zhang, I'm the one who was reckless. I'm really sorry." Short bow to Zhang Bao Apologize.

Zhang Bao's lips moved, but he didn't know how to respond, so he just hummed in the end, expressing his acquiescence and dissatisfaction.

Seeing that Zhang Bao received his apology, Shui Qingqian turned her face and smiled, "Actually, it's all my fault that I didn't know that Young Master Zhang's family rules are so strict, but... Young Master Zhang also almost made me suffer a disaster." Shui Qingqian His tone became more brisk, and he made a long voice as if joking, "It was a small accident that I was covered in water. But being held back by your little bookboy as a lifeline, and unable to change clothes for so long, it really made things worse." Shui Qing Shouting out his hands, "I think, if the doctor wasn't here, he would clear up our misunderstandings in time... Inevitably, my reputation would be 'domineering', right?"

Great!

Shui Qingqian's sentence was like a slap in the face of Zhang Bao, but the students in the courtyard were completely silent.

The matter is very clear, and Dr. Gan has no time to care about these dandy young people, so he waved at Shui Qingqian expressionlessly, "Your clothes are disheveled and your appearance is not right. Why don't you go down and change?"

"I would like to follow Mr.'s instruction, and the student will leave." Shui Qingqian returned the salute, took two steps back, then turned to look at Zhang Bao, who had an ugly face, suddenly turned serious, and said loudly, "Young Master Zhang, I formally accept your apology. Now I'm going to take a step ahead, please take care of your housework. Uh..." Shui Qingqian hesitated to speak, "...Your book boy, will you punish me again?"

Zhang Bao's face turned blue instantly.If there is no punishment, it is tantamount to admitting that just now it was specifically aimed at clear and shallow water.

"Of course, it's not over." A few words squeezed out from the gap between his teeth, Zhang Bao almost stuttered every word, and his teeth were almost shattered.

"Oh, is that so?" Shui Qingqian asked softly, seemingly without any meaning.

"Ming'er!" Zhang Bao yelled angrily.

Immediately, slap, slap, slaps rang out from Shui Qingqian's back.

In the quiet atrium, the number of onlookers was only a lot more than before, but there was no noise at all. The sound of slapping echoed in the courtyard very loudly and crisply.Under the watchful eyes of everyone, each slap sounded like a slap on Zhang Bao's face. It was so hot that it could cut off a layer of skin.

After Shui Qingqian won all three strikes, he had to flee to change his wet clothes as ordered by his master, and then he had to go to the horse market with his father.Shui Qingqian didn't take a few steps in a hurry, and when she looked up, she saw a familiar figure standing behind the crowd.

"Daddy."

No one paid attention to when Ning Renhou came, and saw how much of the scene just now. The crowd, including Dr. Gan, Gu Er and Zhang Bao, only saw Shui Qingqian's surprise, and then looked like a bird Bouncing and jumping into Ning Renhou's arms.

"Hmm." Ning Renhou lowered his head and took the wooden suitcase from his son, then with the other hand, he took off the peacock fur and wrapped it around his son.Obviously Ning Renhou knew that his son was wearing wet clothes.

Shui Qingqian wrapped herself in the fur coat with the body temperature of her own father, her whole body was immediately warm, and then her whole body was hugged by his own father.This scene fell in the eyes of everyone, and everyone was filled with overwhelming envy, jealousy and hatred.Look at the father with clear water.The most common things they get from their own fathers are: 'Naughty animal', 'Bastard', 'That thing that doesn't grow up' or, a family law...

Shui Qingqian was wrapped in his father's clothes, sitting on his father's arms, leaning against his father's arms, sensitively aware of the increasingly complex gazes of people around him, hugging his father's neck, proudly showing off his appearance .

"Qingqian, don't you want to say goodbye to your classmates?" Ning Renhou raised his son.

He was talking about Gu Ershao.

Gu Er's attitude just now is not harmless to Shui Qingqian, but...

Shui Qingqian turned to look at Gu Er Shao, squinted her eyes, showed a smiling face, waved her hand, "Second Young Master, see you tomorrow." If you share similar interests, you can still be friends without being confidantes, right?Friends who eat, drink, and have fun.

Seeing Shui Qingqian's smiling face, Gu Er was inexplicably relieved, and waved to Shui Qingqian with a bright smile, "See you tomorrow." After speaking, he made a junior bow to Ning Renhou.

Ning Renhou calmly accepted the gift from the younger generation, then nodded to Dr. Gan lightly, said hello, and then turned and left with his son in his arms.As for the self-directed and self-acted pair of Zhang Bao's master and servant, they didn't even look at it.Zhang Bao lowered his head, embarrassment, frustration, and resentment, his eyes were reddened, but so what?Ning Renhou's ignorance almost explained everything.

"Father, I want a horse from Damo."

"it is good."

"Then I also want the pony from the southwest."

"purchase."

"Then let's pick a few more horses, shall we? I still want..."

As the footsteps gradually moved away, the voice of Shui Qingqian acting like a baby with her father gradually faded and disappeared completely.But everyone has heard that Master Hou is almost responsive to his son.This is simply too...too...too much.

Amid all the entanglements of envy, jealousy and hatred in the courtyard, Dr. Gan turned around and left silently.

"Being domineering" Dr. Gan was walking and thinking about the cunning under the magnanimity that Shui Qingqian just showed, heh, that little flying sky is really, really...

Good one 'being domineering'.