Half a month later, it was the day for the Qin family to compete. Xia Sheng heard Bi Qingwen talk about this matter long before coming to Luoyang.

This is not a secret in Luoyang City, but the people who pay attention to it are just a matter of comparison, because at the same time, it was also the day when the three major academies of the Dajin Dynasty opened and recruited students.

That is the grand event of the entire Dajin Dynasty every three years.

In fact, the days of the nine major families in Jinguo, including the Qin family, were originally planned based on the enrollment time of the three academies.

So this is not a coincidence, but a deliberate one.

The specific reason is naturally related to the teaching progress of major private schools, and it also gives young talents in the clan more opportunities to choose.

Even if you fail the college admission list, it would be a good thing if you can make a name for yourself in your family.

Similarly, in the past, there were many examples of children from aristocratic families who failed in the tribe competition and were admitted to the three major academies. After they completed their studies and returned to their clans, they would naturally be proud and show their ambitions.

But for Qin Yan, she had only one choice, which was to make a big splash in the tribe competition. Even if she couldn't get the top name, she would at least have to be recognized by the elders.

Because she is the eldest daughter of the Qin family.

Looking at the surprise in Xia Sheng's eyes, Qin Yan couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Sir, do you know that in many cases, I envy your fiancée. After all, she can choose her own life..."

Upon hearing this, Xia Sheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, because he really didn't expect that Qin Yan would mention Ye Xiao'e at this time. After all, the Qin family and the Ye family are enemies.

But Qin Yan did not shy away, but said frankly: "Your fiancée is Marshal Ye's only daughter and the only heir to the Marquis of Weining's Mansion in the future. So from the moment she was born, she was the pearl in the eyes of the entire Ye family. No matter how much trouble it caused outside, the Ye family will stand firmly behind her as her most solid backing."

"But I... although I say it nicely, the eldest lady of the Qin family, but in fact..."

Qin Yan smiled self-deprecatingly: "Sir, do you know that I was sent out of Luoyang when I was thirteen years old and claimed to be out for study. But just imagine, even if a thirteen-year-old girl really went out for study, how could she be willing to leave home for five years without returning?"

"It's not that I don't want to go back, but that I can't go back! During these five years, I have wanted to return to Luoyang more than once, but every time I have been stopped by my family for various reasons. If I hadn't been an adult and was in the tribe competition, how could I have come back?"

Xia Sheng frowned and shook his head and said, "I don't understand, why?"

Qin Yan's eyes showed bitterness: "Why else can it be? It's just because I am a daughter. When I was thirteen years old, my uncle's son, Qin Ran, officially embarked on the path of cultivation and became a warrior."

"But in my opinion... shouldn't the wealthy families like your Qin family encourage the younger generation to compete with each other and promote each other?"

"I can't understand this... I can't understand it. The only explanation is that I heard that my father made a big mistake before his death, which caused the family to suffer major losses. From then on, my mother became a thorn in the eyes of the tribe and a thorn in the flesh. In addition, I am not a male, so I am not favored by my great master."

"Even when I was in Luoyang City, my cousins ​​often united to exclude and isolate me. If I hadn't practiced early and could not raise my head, I would have been given to them even if I could not wait for me to leave Luoyang..."

When he said this, Qin Yan's eyes did not have much resentment, but a faint sadness, which made people feel heartbroken.

Xia Sheng sighed slowly and asked, "Since that's the case, why do you have to be obsessed with the tribe? Why don't you apply for the three major academies and stay away from this place of fault? Wouldn't it be better?"

Qin Yan shook her head, her face showed determination, and said, "Although I have suffered a lot outside over the years, these are nothing to me. I just felt wronged by my mother. When I came back this time, I did not to justify myself, but to fulfill my father's last wish and to bring back what my mother deserved!"

Xia Sheng heard a more important meaning from this sentence and immediately asked: "If you can win the championship in this clan competition, what benefits will it have?"

Qin Yan clenched her fists secretly and said in a deep voice: "The quota of family heirs!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Sheng's expression finally became a little awe-inspired, because he understood very well that the value of a heir to the Qin family and a great shopkeeper of Shantang.

So he asked another question: "That day, you asked me to crack the water-patterned sword, but for this?"

Qin Yan nodded and said, "No, that water-patterned sword is my cousin Qin Ran's best martial arts!"

"What is his current realm?"

"When I was in Baima Town, Lord Kang told me that he was the peak of the martial arts master. As for now, I can't find out any news..."

"Yes." Xia Sheng nodded, but stopped talking. His fingers once again tapped on the table, making the atmosphere between the scenes a little depressed.

This time, Xia Sheng was silent for a longer time than before. It took nearly a stick of incense before suddenly speaking: "I'm a little thirsty, please pour me a cup of tea."

Hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Qin Yan's eyes, and she hurriedly walked forward, poured a cup of tea for Xia Sheng, held it with both hands, raised it over her head, and then respectfully knelt down in front of Xia Sheng.

Serve tea.

It is to be a disciple.

If Xia Sheng was willing to drink this cup of tea, it means he recognized this apprentice.

However, Xia Sheng did not reach out to pick you up immediately, but said again: "Although I temporarily accepted you as a disciple, there is one thing you need to know. You are not officially introductory now. I will not pass on to you the true secret master's skills, and you will not reveal our relationship in front of others. If you want to get my recognition, everything depends on your future performance and the future fate of you and me."

Qin Yan breathed a sigh of relief, her kneeling posture remained unchanged, and nodded, "Qin Yan understands."

Seeing this, Xia Sheng no longer made things difficult for the eldest lady of Shantang, but passed directly through the tea in Qin Yan's hand, drank it all, and then helped Qin Yan up.

"Thank you for your fulfillment! Please believe that Qin Yan will not be humiliated in the future and will be shamed for her!"

Xia Sheng nodded with a smile: "Okay, okay... Well, this time the incident happened suddenly, and I didn't make any preparations, so I'll give this to you."

As he said that, Xia Sheng flipped his palm and a spirit bead with supreme cold air appeared in front of Qin Yan.

It was the Tianhan Pearl he dug out from the head of the Beiming Han Scorpion!

After Qin Yan bowed to take it, Xia Sheng couldn't help but tease, "Well, what, when I officially become a disciple next time, I will accept the disciple's ceremony. It's too cold and I won't accept it..."

Qin Yan raised her head, her eyes were filled with burning spirit, and she spoke solemnly: "I will definitely live up to my master's order!"

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