Chapter 32: I Don't Know Confucianism
Zhang Xiu'er's appearance is indeed ugly. Chen Ning was also scared when he first met, but he never discriminated against or mocked Zhang Xiu'er. Later, because of Zhang Liao's relationship with her, he felt that this woman was kind-hearted and that God was unfair to her.
Zhang Xiu'er also cared about her appearance. It is impossible to say that she doesn't care. Women are to please themselves because of her appearance, and she is already very inferior.
Li Yunchang's behavior is obviously to be a joke, and it is probably related to him, which is also the reason why Chen Ning is so angry.
Chen Ning walked towards Zhang Xiu'er, handed her the veil, and said, "You can't choose your appearance. If you care about other people's fingers, you will have to carry a veil for the rest of your life. The beautiful skin is the same, and the kind heart is only one in a million."
Zhang Xiu'er stared at Chen Ning with her big eyes, then took the veil, hesitated for a moment, and still brought it up.
Chen Ning didn't say it anymore. It was easy for him to say it, but it was difficult for him to do it. Without going through the hardships of others, he would less advise others to be kind.
"Brother Zhao, thank you." Zhang Liao said solemnly.
Chen Ning smiled and said, "What are you thanking? This matter has also arisen because of me."
"It won't affect your relationship with Miss Li, it will." Zhang Liao asked.
Chen Ning laughed and did not answer.
He is a fake fiancé, and he really thought he would get married and enter the bridal chamber! It would be fine to go straight to the bridal chamber, but Li Qingkong's personality is difficult to trick on the bed.
Li Yunchang had already climbed up, rubbed his chest, and glared at Chen Ning with anger.
Yu Xuefei muttered, and was so angry that she went to kick Li Yunchang. She scolded him too much, so how could she just pull the veil? Li Yunchang could only endure the grievance and continue to hold a grudge against Chen Ning.
Li Qingkong was stunned for a while, then raised his foot and walked towards Zhang Xiuer, saying, "Miss Zhang, my brother was rash and just now. I hope you can forgive the inappropriate things. I apologize for him."
Zhang Xiu'er had already put on a veil, and both women's eyes were like stars, but Zhang Xiu'er looked at Li Qingkong with envy.
I heard that she is as beautiful as a fairy in the sky, so she wears a veil and is two extremes with herself. Moreover, she and Mr. Zhao are in a marriage contract, which is great.
"It's okay, your brother has also been punished." Zhang Xiu'er said softly.
Li Qingkong nodded, then glanced at Chen Ning, turned around and left, and then walked towards Yunlong Academy with Yu Xuefei and Li Yunchang.
Chen Ning and the other two also raised their feet to the gatehouse of the academy and saw the couplet left by Chen Ning that day.
"I'm the best in the world."
"The grandson is unparalleled."
Chen Ning asked curiously: "Who got it right?"
Zhang Xiu'er said: "It was Meng Daru invited from the academy. I heard that he took a look and then came out right. The person who said the first couplet was a little unruly, hehe..."
"What is the origin of this Meng Daru?" Chen Ning asked curiously.
Zhang Xiu'er explained: "Today, the two top-rank families of Confucianism and Taoism, the Confucius family and the Meng family. The Kong family has entered the world. Since Confucius Sheng, each legitimate son inherited the head of the family, he has been enfeoffed by Yan Shenggong and ranked as an important minister of the court. The three Dukes were destroyed, but the title remained unchanged and hereditary. The Meng family is hidden in the world. Since Meng Sheng, the family precepts of the Meng family have not been born, so they have become the most mysterious top-rank family. It is said that His Majesty from all dynasties has issued an order to summon the disciples of the Meng family, but they were all rejected by the Meng family. However, in every generation, the Meng family will send the best disciples to travel. Today, the Meng family is a disciple of the Meng family."
"So, this Meng Daru is very talented?" Chen Ning asked.
Zhang Xiu'er nodded and said, "That's natural. He once traveled to the imperial capital, fought against the great scholars of the imperial capital, and became famous in one battle. Even the Holy Lord of the Kong Family Yan at that time admired it and became a legend. However, this person's whereabouts are often nowhere to be found, and it has been gone for a long time, even several years. His Majesty has issued an order to enter the Secretariat to participate in political affairs, but he has rejected it. He is such a great scholar who regards power as dirt, which is really admirable. It is not easy for Yunlong Academy to invite him this time."
Chen Ning also became interested.
Compared with the Kong family's monarch, minister, father, father, son, son, and son, Chen Ning prefers the Meng family's sacrifice of life for righteousness. This may be the reason why the Meng family did not come out. Since he is the best disciple of the Meng family generation, this Meng Daru must be awesome.
Everyone accelerated their pace and entered Yunlong Academy.
Passing through the school in front and the back courtyard, continuing to walk up the mountain, bypassing a forest, and coming to a bamboo forest.
After going deeper, many disciples of aristocratic families knelt down and focused on watching Meng Daru discussing Taoism in the center.
When Chen Ning saw the appearance of Meng Daru, he was immediately shocked.
"Uncle San?"
Chen Ning exclaimed in his heart, wasn’t the middle-aged man in front of him with a graceful and extraordinary demeanor Meng Xingchen?
By the way, although Meng Xingchen's surname is Meng, he is definitely not a member of the Meng family.
what the hell?
At this time, Meng Xingchen also saw Chen Ning, gave him a smile, and continued to preach:
"Everyone has a compassionate heart; everyone has a shame and hate heart; everyone has a respectful heart; everyone has a heart of right and wrong.
A compassion is benevolence; a shame and disgust is righteousness; a respectful heart is etiquette; a right and wrong heart is wisdom.
Benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, and wisdom are not something that can be imbued with from outside, but I am inherent in it.”
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I only heard him talk about Mencius's "human nature is good", citing scriptures and every word is gem, and the students around him were fascinated by it.
Even the old masters from Yunlong Academy shook their heads and felt happy. When they heard it excited, they accidentally pulled off their beards.
Chen Ning looked bitter.
Is this the third uncle who often teaches him that he is "not a husband without poison, not a gentleman if he is not cruel"?
It depends on what trick he is playing.
Chen Ning immediately found a place to kneel down and wait and see what happened.
I heard Meng Xingchen continue to say:
"I just asked the president of the academy to talk about the good nature of human nature. In fact, the good nature of human nature is an analysis of Confucianism by my ancestors. Xun Sheng believed that human nature is evil, and everyone has different Confucianism in their hearts. There is no right or wrong, only different ideas. Today I am fortunate to meet the young talents in Pengcheng. I happened to have a question here to ask you, what is Confucianism in your heart? Whoever speaks well and speaks wonderfully will definitely be the pioneer of Confucianism and Taoism in the future."
Meng Xingchen glanced at everyone with a soft smile on his face.
Everyone's breathing suddenly became rapid.
Meng Daru's last sentence is so important, the pioneer of Confucianism and Taoism in the future! A few simple words make the disciples of the aristocratic family red.
Once you gain such a reputation, that's awesome. Are you still afraid of not being able to do well in the future?
Everyone began to draft in their hearts and prepare to show their style.
Chen Ning wanted to keep a low profile and quietly watched Meng Xingchen pretending, but he didn't expect that he would wink at him.
Is this to make yourself stand out?
That's right, he set up the stage, and there are so many people, in addition to the disciples of the aristocratic family, there are also many Confucian scholars from Pengcheng, which is definitely a great opportunity to show off.
Just a problem...
Chapter completed!