Teacher Yu must be the only person in the world brazen enough to talk about a dead person, especially one such as the Crown Prince, under the current circ.u.mstances. This seemingly idle old man is very well updated with the news from the Capital.

　　Jing Rong said in a straightforward manner, "Is Teacher not afraid that I'll leak your words out? This is a life-or-death matter. If your statement is pa.s.sed on to the Emperor, you will not be able to retain your Mingshan Academy anymore."

　　However, Teacher Yu has never been afraid of dying. Many of his students were still serving the royal court. It would not be a wise choice for the Emperor to punish him. It would trigger a rebellion or a ma.s.s resignation, hindering the work at the royal court. Eventually, the Emperor would be the one to bear the consequences! There's a saying; 'You can kill a loyal official, or punish a careless one, but you can never offend a cunning official.' This statement was best to describe cunning officials like Teacher Yu, who was influential, yet, did not directly work for the royal court.

　　He spread out his hands as he replied, "The Emperor is nowhere near us. What we are talking about has nothing to do with Ole' Eight."

　　Eighth Brother? He's definitely talking about the Qi Zhen Emperor! Other than the late Emperor, Teacher Yu was the only person who would dare to address the Emperor this way.

　　Jing Rong gave a chuckle. 'This old man is so adorable. His grey beard, fluttering in the wind, makes him look especially adorable.'

　　At this moment, a boy ran hurriedly from the study hall. "Teacher, something happened!" he yelled.

　　Irritated, Teacher Yu threw a glimpse at the boy before he reprimanded, "Look at you. It's fine for you to be impetuous on normal days. But you're reckless even when we have a guest. Are you asking for a beating?"

　　"No, Teacher. I mean…"

　　"What are you trying to say? Why are you stammering?"

　　"That… something happened in the study hall."

　　Teacher Yu seemed to be a person who did not speak hastily. However, he was gently annoyed at this point. He slapped his fan on his thigh as he asked, "What exactly happened?"

　　The boy, feeling uncomfortable, threw an anxious glimpse at Jing Rong, before he spoke, "It was Teacher Ji. He was having an argument with Lin Shu at the study hall."

　　Perplexed, Teacher Yu asked, "An argument?"

　　"It happened when Teacher Fang finished his lecture. Saying that he wished to learn from Teacher Ji, Lin Shu commenced an argument with Teacher Ji, putting Teacher Ji in a difficult situation. I happened to pa.s.s by and witnessed the scene. Therefore, I promptly came to inform Teacher Yu."

　　He wished to learn from Ji Yunshu? That sounds interesting!