C63 (2/2)

”My surname is Xiu and I currently live in the bamboo forest's study room. I do not need to go home for the time being. After teaching you well, Prince Zhan will naturally let me go home.” After receiving the money and finishing his words, Elder Xiu slowly stood up. He tidied up his robes and left the large courtyard without looking back.

Suddenly, Nangong Waner became clear-headed and thought of what Chu Xiuhan had told her, ”Wan Er, Elder Xiu has always had high sight and is very courteous. When he comes to the Duke Palace tomorrow, you should wait for him in the study.

”It's over.” This was the first time Nangong Waner had ever felt fear towards a person ever since he came to this world. From Elder Xiu's words and actions, she knew that Elder Xiu was indeed a person who paid a lot of attention to etiquette and etiquette. Be it his knowledge or his private interactions with others, he seemed to be very particular about both of them. ”It's over, it's all over,” Nangong Waner added in his heart.

This time, Nangong Waner no longer had any intention to play cards, and hastily packed up his things before chasing after her.

”Master, please have some tea!” In the study room, Nangong Waner passed over the tea cup with a mischievous smile, but Elder Xiu continued to read the book unmoved.

”Master, have some tea.” The arm that was holding the tea began to shake uncontrollably. Very quickly, the teacup and tea cup that Nangong Waner was holding started to make clear sounds under the shaking of his hand.

”Put down the tea.” After Nangong Waner heard this, he placed the tea in front of Elder Xiu. Elder Xiu then slowly brought the tea over and took a sip.

”I have always been strict in my studies and have a lot of rules. From today onwards, you will have to study with me. I want you to remember that three things are not to be disobeyed. First, you must report here every morning at five o'clock and then read it for an hour in the morning. Second, you must stand at my side and serve me tea before your daily lessons. Thirdly, you can't go against your master's words. You should accept his punishment. Is there a problem? ”

Nangong Waner stood respectfully, he did not dare act rashly, and mumbled a few sentences that he did not know what to do, as though he was unwilling.

”Hold out your hand!” Elder Xiu asked in a serious voice.

Nangong Waner raised his head, confused by the situation.

”Master wants you to extend your hand!” The Elder Xiu raised his voice again, and said sternly.

Nangong Waner extended his right hand slowly in fear.

”Pa — —” Elder Xiu took out a thick and heavy ruler from nowhere and fiercely smashed it onto Nangong Waner's palm.

”You should speak clearly and speak generously. What did you look like just now!?” Elder Xiu said in a deep voice.

Nangong Waner's heart was in great shock, the pain made him unable to speak. Tears continued to roll in his eyes, but he stubbornly refused to shed them.

After that, Nangong Waner followed Elder Xiu to start his study. Elder Xiu did not start from the basics, he immediately started teaching the ancient books and every so often, there would be poems interspersed in them. Nangong Waner did not have much literacy, so it was really hard for him to understand.

Nangong Waner looked at his right hand that was swollen like a steamed bun, and sighed in his heart, ”Ah, if I had known this would happen, I would have extended my left hand and beaten him up. I wouldn't have been able to eat food now.”