Chapter 55:

Wangchunlou was noisy and yelling, and some people took this opportunity to sit in the bank and open a gambling round, betting on which college would win this competition. The crowd was in high spirits and took out money from their pockets, betting on the favorite academy, and there was also a small second in the tea house among them, squeezing the crowd and serving refreshments to the guests.
The competition this time is Qingshan Academy and Bailu Academy. Qingshan Academy is the academy that Ninglang stayed in. Because of Ning Lang, Ning Nuan also paid more attention to Qingshan Academy. She had also heard of some famous talents in Qingshan Academy. Although she hadn't seen it before, everyone in the room was discussing the students who participated in this competition. We, Ning Nuan listened, knowing that the famous scholars are also here.
Before the start of the competition, someone knocked on the door of the room. Ning Nuan thought it was Wang Quan coming again. She had just raised her vigilance, but it was the teahouse Xiao Er who came in.
The small second-hand was holding the tray, serving tea and snacks quickly, and then quickly quit.
"Wait." Xiangtao stopped him: "We didn't order these things."
Xiao Er hurriedly said: "It was ordered by an adult named Wang Quan. The adult also said, let the two girls eat well, and the account has been settled."
Xiangtao glanced at Ning Nuan, then Ning Nuan nodded, and then Xiao Er went down.
The tea in the tea house is not very good, but Wang Quan also took a lot of thought. Not only did he serve good tea, even the dim sum was also a good snack that the tea house did not have. Ning Nuan glanced at it and smelled the tea. They all met her preferences, and she had already felt her preferences.
I don’t know if Wang Quan brought this tea snack on his own initiative...
Ning Nuan glanced at the people downstairs, and tasted the sweet osmanthus fragrance on the tip of his tongue.
Or who specially ordered it?
Seeing Xiao Er came out, Wang Quancai went to tell Chu Fei again that the matter was finished. Chu Fei responded indifferently and raised his hand to wave him back. When Wang Quan stood still behind him, he thought of something, motioned Wang Quan to come over, and exhorted: "You let people look at that room. Be careful not to let others disturb Miss Ning in the past. If the tea and snacks are gone, send someone to buy them. Have you bought the chestnut cake in East Street?"
Wang Quandao: "The minion sent someone to ask. Now chestnut cakes are not on the market. You will have to wait until autumn to sell chestnut cakes."
Chu Fei frowned before reluctantly accepting it.
The dean of the Bailu Academy next door spoke to him again, and Wang Quan straightened up again and stood behind him to serve. He couldn't help but slandered in his heart: When did their prince understand Girl Ning's preferences so thoroughly? Even Miss Ning knows exactly which dim sum she likes. It's not always that the prince has been so caring about anyone. Even the empress dowager has never been so pleased by the prince.
If Young Master Ning were to find out, I am afraid that their prince would be beaten again.
In Wang Quan's heart and the expectations of everyone up and down Wangchun Tower, the competition finally officially began.
Everyone inside and outside the building calmed down, and Chu Fei asked a question. The two academies sent a few people to start the debate.
Ning Nuan could keep some attention on Chu Fei's body before, but later all his eyes were attracted by the fierce confrontation in the court, only holding the cup and forgetting to eat the snack. From time to time, the students in the field made wonderful remarks, which attracted the audience's applause, and Ning Nuan was also a little excited, with bright eyes. If it weren't for a little reserved, I'm afraid he would join the others in applauding.
Chu Fei has been paying attention to her.
It took him a lot of effort to finally take his attention away from Ning Nuan, but even so, he still couldn't help but observe Ning Nuan's every move. Originally, when Ning Nuan focused on him, he was still a bit nervous, and it was too obvious to wonder whether his actions would please him, but when Ning Nuan’s attention was all on the court, He couldn't bear to feel jealous in his heart.
It is just a few students in the academy, if they are talented, they can only be compared with other students in the academy, but in front of other great scholars, I am afraid they will be compared to the dust.
But he also knew that Ning Nuan liked these.
In the last life, when A Nuan just married into the palace, in order to please his sweetheart, he specially started from his love, not only took away countless isolated ancient books from Master Huizhen, and then took this opportunity to discuss with A Nuan. Fortunately, he has a flexible mind and never forgets his sights. It is not bad for him to learn on weekdays. In the end, he made a mistake and made A Nuan change his opinion. Later, he gradually became more concerned about him. , Became A Nuan and his love affair...
But this is also something in my previous life.
Chu Fei recalled that the tip of his tongue seemed to taste sweet and astringent.
After coming back for a whole life, A Nuan’s preferences will not change. Without his intervention, I will find someone who has learned outstandingly in this life. After I become a pro, I will discuss my preferences with that person. To whom, there will be no part in him.
Thinking about it this way, Chu Fei looked at the eyes of the students in front of him with something wrong.
These people are all about the same age as Ning Nuan, let alone those of Qingshan Academy who are still Ninglang classmates. If you are willing to approach A Nuan as your brother's friend, how good is it?
The students of Qingshan Academy who were chatting on the stage suddenly felt a cold back and shrank their necks subconsciously. He suddenly stopped, was grabbed the opportunity by the opponent of Bailu Academy, and then he took the initiative.
Chu Fei retracted his gaze and fell to the side of Bailu Academy, his eyes also a bit fierce.
Now A Nuan is watching from upstairs. If anyone is too outstanding and attracts A Nuan's attention, what should I do?
Knowing this earlier, when he saw A Nuan outside the building, he shouldn't send Wang Quanjiang to invite people over, but instead gave them a chance. But he also knew that Ning Nuan was very concerned about these things. If he missed this time, he still didn't know how disappointed he would be.
Chu Fei took a sip of tea, and his face was a little gloomy because of hesitation in his heart.
The deans of the academies on both sides have been looking at his expression. Seeing that his expression is not good, he quickly said nervously: "Why is there any dissatisfaction with His Highness An?"
"No, this king is very satisfied." Chu Fei gritted his teeth and said: "The colleges on both sides are full of talents. This king is really happy to see."
The dean of Bailu Academy hurriedly said: "The prince has passed the award. How can they compare to the prince? In terms of talents, none of the students in my academy are as good as the prince."
Speaking of this, the Dean of Qingshan Academy couldn't help but nodded repeatedly.
Wang An is a famous waste material prince, but I don’t know what happened recently. Wang An ran to the academy more than before, and they had more contact with them than before. That’s why they discovered that they were famous. The waste material prince actually has some real talents, and he accidentally revealed that the knowledge reserve is actually more than the gentleman in the academy. Not long ago, when they were competing in the academy, Wang An happened to be here, and he was also eager to try to participate. It was amazing. He actually compared all the students in the academy and made everyone look at him with admiration.
He had a good relationship with the dean of Bailu College. When he was free to drink, he talked to the dean of Bailu College about King An. Unexpectedly, he heard the same deeds from him. Wang also went to Bailu Academy to steal the limelight from the students.
This is really unexpected.
Scholars admire those who have real talents, so the two deans are more sincere towards An Wang.
The dean of Qingshan Academy said with a smile: "In the eyes of His Royal Highness An, the students of our two colleges are in harmony with His Highness An's mind?"
Chu Fei replied: "The dean is humble. The students of the two colleges are very good. The dean understands what the dean means. Naturally, he will do what he promised."
The two deans looked at each other, and both were very happy.
Not long ago, Wang An revealed his purpose. It turned out to be to help two colleges. According to Wang An, there is a heart of cherishing talents. He heard that some students had to give up because of their poor family background. He couldn't bear it, so he wanted to put out his money and help these students.
It's just that the scholars are arrogant, and he is worried that those who have given out the money are unwilling to accept it, so he specifically came to the academy to cooperate.
The way An Wang came up with was to set up a new system in the academy. After each month-end exam, the first few people who got it will get bonuses. On the one hand, it is to motivate students, on the other hand, it can also relieve those who are outstanding. But the burden of poor students.
Reading is a cost of money, not to mention the Shu Xiu handed over to the academy, light pen, ink, paper and ink will cost a lot of money. Students have to read, practice calligraphy and write articles every day, and the price of paper and ink is not cheap. It is the worst kind, and it is also a heavy burden for students from poor families. If you can get a sum of money every month, it will not only ease the burden, but also concentrate on studying. Isn't it a beautiful thing?
It would be a shame to give up a great seedling because of silver!
The bonus amount is not large. Buying paper and ink is more than enough, and the rest can improve the food. For Wang An, it is just a small effort, but it is a great thing for those students!
Therefore, as soon as he heard King An’s purpose, the deans of the two colleges were too busy to respond, for fear of missing this opportunity.
And the first big exam at the end of the month has passed, and Wang An has indeed sent money as he said. The top students in the rankings all received bonuses according to their rankings. The dean of Qingshan Academy is the most happy. In his academy, the best students are not the rich children, but the peasant children from a farm outside the capital. Although they are only good at learning, they are from poor family and have a sick old mother who takes medicine. If it weren't for the poor students who passed the exams and the public could distribute food, they would almost have no chance to study. This time, at the end of the month, the student won the first prize and won the highest prize. The dean was very happy for him, and even thanked An Wang a little bit.
It's a pity that his student hurried back home after the academy's holiday. He wanted to help with the work at home and couldn't get out of his life, otherwise he might get An Wang Qingyan even more.
The competition between the two academies this time was also created by the two deans together. Wang An is a person who cherishes his talents. If he thinks about it, he will be happy to see the talent-study competition of the students on both sides. After asking for instructions, Wang An is really satisfied, and specially helped them to borrow the Wangchun Tower.
This time the deans of Qingshan Academy and Bailu Academy brought their own protégés, and the debate in the field finally reached its climax.
While watching the debate in the field, everyone secretly discussed the affairs of the students on the stage.
Ning Nuan was fascinated by it, and suddenly a voice was inserted into the debate and reached her ears. Because of her proximity and the quietness of the building, the voice was so clear that she shook her head suddenly.
"I heard that the competition between the academies this time was because of Wang An."
Hearing a familiar name, Ning Nuan subconsciously turned his head and glanced at it. It turned out that the person in the next room was talking.
She turned back and was about to continue watching the debate in the court, but the voice next door did not stop, and the discussion continued with Wang An.
"Then Wang An is a waste material that can make the two academies so laborious? But when I look at the attitude of the two deans, it really is a bit to please Wang An."
"I think you have never heard of what An Wang did recently."
"What can be the problem?" The speaker was very rude: "Could it be that something has messed up again?"
Ning Nuan couldn't help turning his attention.
"It seems that you have never heard of it. Recently, An Wang ran the academy very diligently and donated a large sum of silver to the academy. Can the two deans please not please him?"
"Isn't it because of Wang An's identity?"
"Guess who is the money for?"
"Not for the college?"
"It's for those students." The man mentioned it with some admiration: "They all say that An Wang is a waste material, but I have never heard of anyone who thought of such an idea before. You must have never thought of it. The purpose of silver."
"What purpose?"
"The two colleges have introduced a new system. Those who have passed the first few exams at the end of the month will get bonuses. The bonuses are the silver from An Wang. An Wang did a good job and made those scholars grateful to him. Getting a good name is just a matter of effort for him. At most, it costs some money, and there is no need to do anything else, and the good reputation will come."
Not only the listener next door, Lian Ning Nuan was also a little surprised.
She couldn't help but look at the first seat below. The deans of the two academies were talking to King An with a smile. They were far away. Ning Nuan couldn't hear what they said. You can see their attitude. It's really good.
The voice next door sounded again: "Can Wang An come up with such an idea?"
"I don’t know who gave him this idea. It’s a very good idea. Look at the scholars, are they all respected by King An? Just now, when King An came in, all the scholars were excited. , I have already bought the hearts of these scholars for this sum of money."
Ning Nuan also saw the scene just now. She was amazed before, but now she has found the reason.
It turned out to be because of this.
Ning Nuan glanced at Chu Fei, and his impression of him changed a little.
When the two people next door mentioned King An, they were a bit disdainful, because of his reputation as a waste material prince. But it was An Wang who did the real thing. Ning Nuan also knew that this amount of money might not be much, but it is just icing on the cake for the students with good backgrounds in the academy, but there are still many poor students in the academy. Those who really want to give money are those with bad background .
Give away some silver, to be thankful to so many students, and to have a good reputation. No matter how disdainful the two people next door were, only Wang An did it. Only at this point, Ning Nuan, like those students, had some admiration for Wang An.
She originally only regarded An Wang as a friend of her elder brother. Later, her brother had a weird dream. Even her parents said so. The three of them often mentioned how bad An Wang was in her ears, and Wang An suddenly became diligent. With his attitude, Ning Nuan also meant to be a disciple when watching Wang An. Suddenly hearing such news, she also seemed to know Wang An on the first day.
If you can come up with such an idea, how can it be the prince of waste materials in the ordinary population?
Ning Nuan was curious in her heart, and then suppressed that curiosity again, and then went on to the heated debate in the stands.
After a fierce competition in the debate on the stage, the students of Qingshan Academy finally showed their fatigue and took the lead in defeating, allowing the students of Bailu Academy to win.
As soon as the result came out, the crowds in the audience applauded, especially those who suppressed Bailu Academy in the gambling game. They were even more excited. On the contrary, those who suppressed Qingshan Academy sighed.
The winning party also has a reward. It is the pen, ink, paper and inkstone provided by Wang An. All of them are top grade. The students of Bailu Academy received a copy.
The dean of Qingshan Academy was still a bit unconvinced. Before leaving, he was angrily said: "This time Hanshan has not come. If Hanshan comes, how could your Bailu Academy have won him." Hanshan is the best at Qingshan Academy. The farmhouse.
The dean of Bailu Academy smiled: "If you are not convinced, we will compare it next time, and next time we will win at Bailu Academy."
The two deans were dissatisfied with each other, looked at each other and turned their heads together.
The students left, and the crowds onlookers gradually dispersed. The excitement in Wangchun Tower ended and it returned to the original quiet and leisurely atmosphere.
The people in the teahouse left one after another, and Ning Nuan also walked out of the private room with Fragrant Peach.
When they walked out of the room, they saw Wang Quan waiting outside. When they saw them, they immediately greeted them with a smile.
"Miss Ning, finally let the minion wait for you."
Ning Nuan was curious: "What are you waiting for me again?"
"It's our prince... Hey, the minion is wrong, it's Young Master Ning!" Wang Quan said, "The servant is waiting for Young Master Ning here for the sake of Young Master Ning."
"For my brother?" Ning Nuan looked around the street subconsciously, but saw that the Royal Palace carriage that had stopped at the door did not know when it was gone.
Wang Quandao: "Our prince has already returned to the palace first. The prince has let the minions guard here. There is something to give to Ning." He said, taking out a piece of jade pendant from his arms and handing it to Ning Nuan.
"Prince Ning had left something in the palace before. It was originally intended to be returned to Mr. Ning. But Mr. Ning never came to the palace these days. He didn't find a chance. Thinking about encountering them this time, she asked Girl Ning to bring them together. When I go back, I don’t have to worry about Master Ning." Wang Quandao: "It should have been a slave who went to Ning Mansion personally, but the slave also forgot about it. He was afraid that the prince would blame him. I am here to wait for Girl Ning, wanting to trouble Girl Ning once."
The jade pendant in Wang Quan's hand was indeed Ning Lang's jade pendant. He didn't know when he accidentally landed in the palace, so Ning Nuan let Xiang Tian take it.
After paying the jade, Wang Quan did not leave. His complexion was tangled for a while before he inquired carefully: "Ms. Ning, does the minion have something to ask Ms. Ning?"
Xiangtao raised her eyebrows and immediately stood in front of Ning Nuan.
Wang Quan hurriedly said: "The minion didn't mean to stand by, just making his own way, just wanting to ask...Why didn't Young Master Ning come to look for our prince?"
Ning Nuan was taken aback.
Wang Quan said with a bitter face: "Girl Ning can also guess that the slave actually wants to inquire about Young Master Ning. Young Master Ning used to have such a good relationship with our prince, so he often came to the palace to find our prince, but after returning from Yunshan Temple, The minion never saw Master Ning again, and didn't know what contradiction between Master Ning and the Prince was. Not only did Master Ning not come to the palace, but the Prince didn't even mention Master Ning."
He glanced at Ning Nuan cautiously, and saw that Ning Nuan did not show any anger, and then continued: "Our prince and Master Ning had a good relationship before, and we often used minions to send snacks to Master Ning in the college. What is Master Ning? Mind, the slave doesn’t know. But our prince is very strange. The prince told the prince several times about Master Ning, but the prince told the slave not to mention it. The slave has been with the prince. If there is any conflict between them, the slave should also be aware Yes, but it's the slave who doesn't understand, so I specifically look for an opportunity to ask Girl Ning, I wonder if Girl Ning knows why?"
Ning Nuan also froze for a long time before shook his head and said, "I haven't heard from my brother."
Wang Quan was even more disappointed.
"In this case, the slave will not disturb Girl Ning anymore. The prince is still waiting for the slave to serve, and the slave will leave."
Ning Nuan did not stop either.
When he was gone, she took Xiangtao out of Wangchunlou.
On the way back, Ning Nuan couldn't help wondering: "This is so good, why is my brother having trouble with Wang An?"
"The slave girl knows." Xiangtao said: "It must be because of the dream that the young master had before. The young master did not let the young lady approach An Wang, and so did himself. When he was in Yunshan Temple, he kept talking about An Wang. I listened to my wife and went to the college every day. The slaves heard Qing Song say that the young master has never played truant and has been studying hard. Even when the college is on vacation, he stayed in the house and studied hard. He never let go. Master worked hard like this. How can there be a chance to find King An?"
Ning Nuan glanced at her and asked, "Then tell me, why is Wang An angry too?"
Xiangtao truly said: "An Wang is a prince, our young master is not looking for him, how can the prince be willing to come to see the young master? Besides, the young master is not..." Xiangtao's voice gradually lowered and looked left and right. After a glance, he lowered his voice and cautiously said to Ning Nuan: "When he was in Yunshan Temple, the young master also beat An Wang several times. If the slave servant is An Wang, she must be very angry."
Ning Nuan remembered.
When going down the mountain, Ning Lang also beat An Wang once.
That time, it wasn't a misunderstanding or misunderstanding, but it was specifically directed at Wang An. Because Wang An climbed back to the wall, his brother caught him and beat him on the spot.
Ning Nuan was stunned, but there was no guilt.
King An climbed the wall. It was King An who should fight. It was King An’s failure first. I was afraid that he did not dare to mention his elder brother because of his guilty conscience.
Ning Nuan said, "This is also my brother's business. When he comes back from Xiaofangshan, I will tell him."
Xiangtao answered repeatedly.
After returning, Ning Nuan gave Jiang Yunlan the account book, and also told her what he saw in Wangchun Tower today.
Hearing that there were students competing in Wangchun Tower, Jiang Yunlan couldn't help but show her face: "My mother asked you to go out, but you even encountered this. You have always liked these, but today is a coincidence."
"Neither did I expect that I had never heard of the news before. Fortunately, my brother had reserved a place in Wangchun Tower, otherwise I would not see this competition yet." Ning Nuan said, "I heard about another thing. "
"What's the matter?; Come and talk to my mother"
Ning Nuan told her about King An’s granting of bonuses to the college.
When Jiang Yunlan heard this, she couldn't help but slap her tongue: "Wang Wang could still come up with such an idea? He...he...you met him!?" Jiang Yunlan immediately became nervous.
She couldn't sit still, and quickly pulled Ning Nuan and asked, "Have you talked to him? Did he see you? Didn't he do anything to you? You...Oh, I shouldn't let you go out, why? I just happened to meet King An."
"Mother, you don't have to be so nervous. I met with Wang An, but because he is the referee of this competition, I have never spoken to him."
"How can he not be nervous? If he..." Jiang Yunlan paused, and then said: "Mother and you said, you have to remember, if you run into Wang An outside, you have to hide away. Don't touch him. If your mother's dream comes true, what can you do."
Ning Nuan knew she was worried, so she didn't say anything, and followed her words.
She was afraid that Jiang Yunlan would be nervous anymore, and she hurriedly broke the topic, and she didn't dare to talk about King An with her again.
It's just that Jiang Yunlan was puzzled in her heart, but she remembered this matter, and after Ning Yanting came back, she told Ning Yanting about it in private.
She said strangely: "Although I have never been out in my previous life, I have also inquired about King An's affairs. It seems that I have never heard of King An before."
Ning Yanting also said, "He really hasn't done it before, and no one has done it in his previous life. When I heard about it, I was surprised."
Jiang Yunlan was also panicked.
She said anxiously: "Why? King An hasn't done this thing in the last life, how did you do it in this life? This, this is different from what we know..."
Jiang Yunlan was panicked. If the things that happened in this life changed, even if they did it again, there would be no advantage. What if things became the same as in the previous life?
"Don't worry, I don't think An Wang has changed much in the past." Ning Yanting said: "Xu is because of the friendship between Lang Er and An Wang, now Lang Er picks up the book and works hard again, let An The king suddenly came up with this idea, maybe. You don’t know that when he went to court today, his Majesty originally wanted to hand over an errand to King An, but King An refused."
"Refused?" Jiang Yunlan was surprised. Can you refuse anything that the emperor explained?
"An Wang has always been like this, and today he also directly rejected the emperor, saying that he recently wanted to be lazy and unwilling to work." Ning Yanting said helplessly: "You also know that An Wang has always been favored, and the emperor allowed him to play tricks. I guess that if King An suddenly moves forward, he will definitely not refuse the emperor's job."
"The college is over..."
"Although I don't know what King An thinks, other people also mentioned that it was that King An was too playful and he was on a whim." Ning Yanting said, "You know, that money is not enough for King An. It’s a simple effort. Maybe he did a good job by accident. Although I’m not sure about this, it’s better to see what King An will do afterwards, and we just need to react accordingly."
Jiang Yunlan nodded.
She couldn't help but said, "Is Wang An just like us..."
"If King An is like us, I am afraid that we have now received the imperial decree for marriage." Ning Yanting paused and said, "However, if he is like us, it might be a good thing."
"Good thing?"
"Wang An and A Nuan have lost their feelings. If he can do it again, I am afraid he will not pester A Nuan again."
Jiang Yunlan suddenly.
But she didn't know that in Prince An's Mansion over there, Chu Fei thought about the few glances she had caught today, and she was pulling her soul around.