Early the next morning, Zhao Ce took Xu Fang, who carried a basket for him and a gift of apology, and walked to the academy.

The city gate is still not open today, and some people can already be heard talking on the road.

But there wasn't much sound, so the atmosphere in the city was pretty good.

It's just that the salt accounts in the city that are qualified to sell salt are basically out of stock.

Occasionally some goods are released, but they are quickly sold out.

Zhao Ce walked all the way, listening to everyone's comments, and soon arrived at the academy.

He was not the only one who came to Jiaoyu's study early in the morning to apologize.

Several familiar classmates were also waiting outside with their bundles in hand.

When they came back, Lao Feng told them not to reveal what happened that day for the time being.

So everyone stood in front of Jiaoyu in agony, waiting to be criticized.

Jiaoyu didn't know what happened to them yesterday. He thought they drank too much during the poetry recital and got drunk, thus delaying class.

He took Shu Xiu away and reprimanded him with a straight face: "Of course you can learn a lot from the poetry meeting, but you scholars should not delay your business because of this."

"I didn't come to school for a whole day. After school, the academy sent people to your homes and found that you were a little confused before you returned home."

“It really shouldn’t be!”

While he was scolding, Zhao Ce also walked in from outside.

Hearing Jiaoyu's words, he felt a little hesitant in his heart.

I have always been a good student since I started studying.

He had only forgotten to do his homework once before, and Li Xiucai didn't punish him much at that time.

Now I am just like a bad student, skipping class for a whole day.

Zhao Ce lowered his eyebrows and said, "Teach Yu, student Zhao Ce. I was delayed yesterday because of something and didn't come to school. Don't blame me for asking Yu."

Jiaoyu, who originally scolded several people with a straight face, also kept a straight face after hearing Zhao Ce's words.

"Mr. Zhao, although you have just received the emperor's holy grace, you should not be so slack."

"A righteous citizen banner imposed on you is both a reward and a restraint for you."

"Now that the eyes of the entire city are focused on you, you should be more self-disciplined and set an example for the students in our academy. You should not make mistakes."

Zhao Ce humbly said: "What teaches Yu is to teach students to remember."

The attitude of the group of people in admitting their mistakes was pretty good, so Jiaoyu didn't feel too embarrassed. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's go back and get ready for class."

Everyone walked out of Jiaoyu's study and all breathed a sigh of relief.

A classmate said sternly: "I thought Jiaoyu wouldn't scold you Zhao Ce, but I didn't expect that he not only treats everyone equally, but also scolds you even more fiercely."

Another said: "Hey, this is because Jiao Yu and the others have high hopes for Zhao Ce."

"Didn't you listen to him? This is an example for all of us."

After what happened the day before yesterday, everyone's relationship has become much closer.

Zhao Ce also let them tease him, and the group of people returned to the classroom talking and laughing.

When Lun Mingyi saw Zhao Ce sitting down, he quickly asked: "Zhao Ce, you didn't come to class yesterday."

Zhao Ce put away his stationery and replied: "Well, I forgot..."

Lun Mingyi said speechlessly: "After I came home, my father asked me to wash up quickly and then come to the school."

"I didn't see you coming until I arrived, but I didn't have time to inform you."

Zhao Ce smiled and said: "It's okay, I have already made amends with Tong Jiaoyu."

Lun Mingyi felt a little guilty and said, "Jiaoyu didn't blame you, right?"

Zhao Ce shook his head: "It doesn't matter."

The two exchanged a few words, and Jiaoyu soon arrived.

Everyone was silent and waited for Jiaoyu to start class.

After class, everyone walked out in groups. Some people who left early that day were embarrassed to talk to them.

Zhao Ce left the team and was about to take Shu Xiu to visit Guo Juren.

In the next class, Mr. Lu and others happened to come out.

Seeing Zhao Ce, Mr. Lu and others' eyes flickered and they did not dare to look at him.

However, Zhao Ce ignored them and left with his things.

Mr. Lu looked at Zhao Ce's back and curled his lips.

After coming back to his senses and seeing the rest of the people staring at him, Mr. Lu coughed lightly and hurried away.

Zhao Ce carried his things to Guo Juren's study and waited there for a while before Guo Juren came in with his books.

When he saw Zhao Ce, he asked, "Why are you here today?"

Zhao Ce handed over the bundle of repairs in his hand and said with a smile: "It's been a long time since I came to visit you seriously."

The two met occasionally in the academy.

But it was indeed a long time before we had a serious visit.

No matter how you say it, Guo Juren is a person who has taught him seriously, so he cannot lose these etiquette.

Guo Juren did not hesitate and asked his scholar to accept Shu Xiu and invited Zhao Ce to sit down.

"Brother Lin Feng came to the academy to see me once before he left and asked me to take good care of you."

"I heard that you didn't come to school yesterday, but what trouble did you encounter?"

It can be said that everyone in the academy knew that Zhao Ce, a famous person, did not come to class for a day.

Guo Juren also asked about this matter as soon as they met.

Zhao Ce thought for a while and briefly told him about the situation outside.

After hearing this, Guo Juren frowned and said, "Is it so serious?"

Zhao Ce nodded and said: "This matter must not be over yet."

"The commander of our camp has already sent people to call for reinforcements. Before the commander-in-chief brings reinforcements, I doubt that these people will launch an attack first."

Guo Juren took a breath of air.

"Given the location of our city, this is the first time something like this has happened."

Zhao Ce comforted him and said, "Mr. Guo, don't worry too much. It will be good to stock up on more food and the like at home."

"By the way, is there any salt at your home, sir? I'll have some sent to your house when I go back."

Guo Juren really doesn't have much salt at home, and he is worried about whether he can buy some by finding some connections.

Now that Zhao Ce said this, he immediately nodded in agreement.

When Guo Juren sent Zhao Ce out, he asked hesitantly: "If the situation is really so urgent, then our academy should also suspend classes..."

Zhao Ce shook his head: "If the academy suspends classes, it will immediately cause panic in the city."

Guo Juren said with some embarrassment: "Even if classes are not suspended, I still have to tell the mountain chief about this matter so that we can take precautions as early as possible."

Zhao Ce thought that the academy's mountain chief had probably already received the prefect's advice.

He nodded and said, "It's up to you, sir, to decide this matter."

Guo Juren sent him away with some worry.

After Zhao Ce left, he quickly walked back to the mountain chief's yard.

The headmaster of Gaowen Academy was a Beijing official who served as an official during the reign of the late Emperor. He later returned to their capital and founded this academy by himself.

The mountain chief, whose hair and beard were half white, were all respectfully addressed as Duke Deng.

Today he was entertaining Magistrate Cui in his yard.

After hearing Guo Juren's report, he did not panic at all.

"Guo Jiaoyu, please be patient. If something really happens, our academy is the safest place."

Guo Juren agreed and said: "What Mr. Deng said is that the students are in chaos."

After glancing at Magistrate Cui next to him, Guo Juren bowed his hands and left.
Chapter completed!