Chapter 192: Arrogant at first but respectful later?
"I'm really looking forward to this child having a bright future, and it would be best if he could slap me in the face!"

Although he said this, Shumu's face was full of undisguised sarcasm.

There are mothers like Liu Dongzhu, who is a foolish mother who decided on her own not to let her own child go to school just because she was abandoned by Wang Ruhai.

Instead of taking the road that leads to the heaven, they force their children to walk on the path of monasticism which is like a single-plank bridge.

In addition, there are masters like Taoist Master Xuanqing who are capable, but rare, willing to stand up for others, but have no brains.

He doesn't think Wang Ping'an will ever amount to anything!
Not to mention.

When Wang Ruhai learned that Wang Ping'an wanted to become a disciple of Taoist Master Xuanqing and learn skills from him, he sought examination from a senior Taoist master and found that he did not have the aptitude to practice Taoism.

Unlike the talent for studying, practicing Taoism depends on both talent and character. Talent cannot be inherited, but character can be inherited. Although there may be unexpected events, they are rare.

Wang Ruhai doesn't have the talent to practice Taoism, and it goes without saying that Wang Ping'an also doesn't have the talent to practice Taoism. Moreover, if he takes a wild Taoist like Taoist Master Xuanqing as his teacher, what future can he have on the path of Taoism?
"Don't worry, Ping An's performance will definitely surprise you, Master Juren!"

Taoist Xuanqing snorted coldly.

"Ha! If anyone else said something like that, I would believe it, but you?"

Shu Mu sneered, not hiding the contempt on his face. It was not only a true expression of his feelings, but also a deliberate attempt to provoke Taoist Xuan Qing, and he taunted:
"You are just a wild Taoist priest, how can you teach a powerful disciple? If this child wants to learn skills from you, don't let him be fooled by you!"

He deliberately provoked Taoist Xuanqing, not because he wanted Taoist Xuanqing to attack him out of anger and then take advantage of the situation. He did have the great spirit to protect himself, but who knows if Taoist Xuanqing had other means.

Even though Taoist Xuanqing is just a wild Taoist priest, he has studied in Ziyang Palace and was once a disciple of Ziyang Palace. Although he is down and out now and does not even hold an official position, he is just the abbot of a wild Taoist temple.

But at least I learned some skills in Zi Yang Palace!
He angered Taoist Xuanqing because he wanted to strengthen Taoist Xuanqing's determination to teach Wang Ping'an skills.

But I don’t want Taoist Xuanqing or the Wang family to change their minds.

Let Wang Ping'an learn to read and write and take the imperial examination!

"Scholar, don't speak carelessly. The Taoist priest is capable and will not mislead his students. Ping An will definitely have a bright future if he learns skills from him!"

Just as Taoist Xuanqing opened his mouth to refute, a dissatisfied voice sounded from behind him. Everyone turned their heads and saw Luo Taiqing walking in from outside.

Shu Mu frowned slightly. The middle-aged man in front of him looked rich or noble, and obviously not from the same family as the Wang family. He asked, "Who are you? What's the important matter that brings you to the Wang family?"

"I am just a neighbor of the Wang family. You asked me what important matter I came to the Wang family for. Did you drink on the way here, scholar?"

Luo Taiqing looked at Shu Mu sarcastically. He was an outsider who came to the Wang family to cause trouble. He had the nerve to ask such a question in front of him. He said rudely: "Do you think you are qualified to ask such a question?"

"you……"

Shumu was immediately furious. Ever since he had made some achievements in his studies, few people spoke to him so impolitely. He was very angry.

However, the remaining rationality made him try his best to suppress the provocative words that were about to come out of his mouth.

Shumu's face was gloomy, and he said: "I am Shumu!"

"Shumu?"

Luo Taiqing thought about it, and a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he said, "But is it the Shu family in the county city, the one who passed the imperial examination, Mr. Shu Mushu?"

"it's me!"

Shumu said expressionlessly.

But if you look closely, you can still see a flash of pride in his eyes. He is looking forward to how Luo Taiqing will behave after knowing his specific identity, and hopes that he can still be as tough in front of him as before.

pity.

This possibility is very small.

He didn't know Luo Taiqing, but he roughly knew that he should be a wealthy family in the county. Maybe he had some power, but no matter how powerful he was, he was only powerful in the county. In front of him, what did he mean?
After knowing his identity, there is no doubt that they will be servile and try to please him.

Arrogant at first and respectful at the end!
This was not the first time he had seen or encountered such a thing.

"I heard that you, Mr. Shu, failed the imperial examination this time. Instead of staying at home and studying hard, why did you come to this remote place?"

Luo Taiqing said sarcastically.

He recognized Shu Mu at once, not because Shu Mu was a well-known celebrity, but because he knew that Wang Ruhai had a friend named Shu Mu.

Since he was planning to marry into the Wang family, he naturally needed to understand Wang Ruhai's specific situation, even though the Wang family and Wang Ruhai had severed their relationship.

But no matter what, Wang Ping'an is his son after all.

It was also under such circumstances that he got to know Shumu.

Just now.

While he was working in the mansion, he heard an urgent report from the warriors stationed in Hutougou, saying that a strange scholar had come to Hutougou and was most likely going to the Wang family, so he rushed here from the county town.

I didn’t expect that the visitor would be Wang Ruhai’s friend!
Obviously.

Nothing good will happen when Shu Mu comes this time. Fortunately, he arrives in time. He is not worried that Shu Mu will do anything bad to the Wang family.

Even though the Wang family has severed its relationship with Wang Ruhai, if Shu Mu dares to harm the Wang family, he will definitely not end up well.

Neither Wang Ruhai nor the Prime Minister's Office will let Shu Mu go.

Shu Muneng passed the imperial examination and was not a fool. He should know what he can do and what he cannot do.

Shu Mu looked at Luo Taiqing in surprise. He never thought that this person knew his identity and dared to say such words in front of him. He suppressed the anger in his heart and said:
"I came here this time because someone asked me to take this child as my apprentice and teach him how to read and write. Unfortunately, some people don't know what is good for them and leave a great path to heaven, letting their own children learn skills from a wild Taoist priest!"

He was not afraid of offending Liu Dongzhu with his words. From the moment he called Liu Dongzhu "Mrs. Liu", he had already offended Liu Dongzhu to death.

The divorce letter that Wang Ruhai sent back from the capital showed that he didn't care about Liu Dongzhu.

As long as he doesn't do anything to Liu Dongzhu that a man cannot tolerate.

Wang Ruhai wouldn't care if it was just a verbal offense.

"Oh, the Avenue to Heaven?"

Luo Taiqing sneered. He was also a thousand-year-old fox, so how could he not see Shu Mu's plan? He could guess something from his tone and sneered:
"It is true that the imperial examination is a path to success, but one must also meet a famous teacher. What I am afraid of is that some people will mislead students, which will not only delay their studies, but more seriously affect their lives.

and.

Who told you that learning skills from Taoist Xuanqing is a failure? How can I believe that you can teach this child well if you are so short-sighted? "

(End of this chapter)