Chapter 45.1

Chapter 45.1

Even if Zhao He perceived that something was wrong in hindsight, Lin Shiheng was still unaffected and came over to eat and drink every day. Not quite right It was to discuss their studies.

Very soon, Zhao He no longer had time to think about how things had gotten to this point, because he, who, at any rate, had ranked seventh in his Juren examinations, already couldnt handle the various questions from Brother Lin.

After they became friends, Lin Shiheng would show up at Zhao Hes door punctually every day with a book or an essay in his hand at mealtime. At first, Zhao He also secretly speculated that this Brother Lin just came to have a meal, but after he began to accept the various discussions with Lin Shiheng, he was deeply ashamed of his wild assumption.

He couldnt not admit that Lin Shihengs knowledge was indeed mediocre, but Zhao He didnt think it was Brother Lins problem at all. After all, every time they studied together, Lin Shiheng was always able to grasp things faster than him and when reciting, was much faster than him, who claimed himself to be a genius.

In laymans terms, his foundation wasnt that good, but his learning speed was exceptionally fast. The two have only known each other for seven days but by the time they discussed essays again, Lin Shiheng had already progressed to the point where he was just a little bit behind him.Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

One must know, on the first day, his essays were quite mediocre.

On the seventh day, Zhao He held Lin Shihengs essay in his hand and he couldnt help but sigh, I dont know which teacher Brother Lin studies under but to teach such a talented person like you in such a way is really leading you astray.

To be able to teach such a natural talent to be rigidly mediocre, this skill was simply amazing.

He really wanted to figure out this teachers name and silently remember it, then make sure to avoid him when he has to hire a teacher after hes married and with children in the future.

Lin Shihengs teacher was a Juren in Ming County. Although there are several other disciples under his guide, he still taught with great dedication. As for the original owner, because he was diligent, he had even received some favoritism. But although he was diligent, his brain was not adequate, so no matter how much the teacher tried to teach him, he still couldnt get the hang of it.

Naturally, he couldnt let this good teacher take the blame.

Seated in front of him, dressed in an old green robe, the young scholar coughed twice with a pale face, while his handsome face looked slightly ashamed. The gentle voice explained, Brother Zhao, please dont misunderstand. Teacher is a Juren of Ming County and has been very kind to me. I was ill and physically weak at that time, so Teacher thought it would be too tiring for me to travel back and forth from home and specially asked me to live in his residence. But I was ill and unable to pursue my studies, to have been able to pass the Juren exam was only because Teacher never gave up on supervising me.

Zhao He was startled, Brother Lin actually had an ailment! You appear just like a normal person, then have you fully recovered now?.

Lin Shiheng looked a little downcast and smiled. A rare occasion that he didnt need to stay in the room to discuss, he only took his own essay, stood up, and saluted, Thank you, Brother Zhao, for today. This foolish brother will visit again tomorrow.

Zhao He wondered a little why he had to leave so early today, but he hurriedly stood up and returned the salute, then had the book boy, who took care of his pen and ink, send the person back.

Although Brother Lin lived next door, wouldnt he appear more considerate by doing so?

The door of the suite closed, Zhao He watched the two figures leave from the window and was about to sit to continue his study when the book boy, who had studied medicine before, came forward.

Young Master, you should refrain from mentioning the matter of his body in front of Master Lin in the future.

En.

Zhao He looked strangely at the book boy who was kneeling in front of him, Why? From how I see Brother Lin, he seems to be in good health.

Previously when he couldnt find one, it was still fine. But now, after finding one after all the difficulties, his friend was in poor health! So of course, as a friend, he had to put more thought into it.

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Unfortunately, Lin Shihengs body may have been too deficient. The medicated meal had been taken every day for ten days in a row and Zhao He had endured the smell that he couldnt get used to drinking. He followed along in drinking it while pinching his nose every day and he became glowing with health, but the Juren was as pale as ever.

After taking his pulse, the book boy probably didnt have enough experience and could only detect that Lin Shihengs body was indeed weak, but he couldnt tell exactly what kind of disease it was. Lin Shiheng seemed to have already expected this, he only smiled bitterly and said, Ive been weak since I was a child, perhaps because I studied too hard when I was younger. Now my health seems to be getting worse day by day. I used to dare to light candles at night to study, but now I would rest early when its dark and the daily reading time isnt as long.

Zhao He immediately sympathized.

His Brother Lin was simply a tragedy! He has such a brilliant brain but he cant even study properly because of his poor health. His progress was so obvious these days, it was clear that if Lin Shiheng had been just a little bit healthier, he wouldnt have been so mediocre and even dropped to the bottom of the rankings.

Compared with Brother Lin, he was simply too lucky.

After sympathizing, Zhao He sincerely said, Brother Lin can practice cuju, horse riding and archery with me. The health of people who practice martial arts is generally not bad.

(TNote: c j [] = kick ball, similar to soccer.)

He had liked these kinds of things since he was a child. If he didnt know that the hope of his family was on his shoulders and absolutely mustnt be taken lightly, as well as, military officials are sidelined by civil officials during this peaceful and prosperous age, he would have long gone to take the military examination.

Even later in the academy, his achievements in that field were still the best and because of this, he was also envied and hated by his classmates.

Speaking of this, Zhao He was indignant and couldnt help complaining to Lin Shiheng, Even the teacher had said that practicing martial arts are good for keeping the body healthy, but some people in our academy still believe that martial arts are only done by rough people. They cant even see that their own bodies are like plague-ridden chickens that could be blown away by just a gust of wind, yet they still have the nerve to be lecturing me all day long.

After saying this, he suddenly realized that his best friend wasnt very sturdy either and changed his words in a hurry, I dont hate students who dont want to learn riding and archery. For people like Brother Lin, even if you are thin and frail, you still look like the bright moon, and just by standing there, you can brighten up a room, then its fine even if they dont learn it.

Lin Shiheng smiled gently, I had played cuju when I was a child. Later, after my health got worse and worse, I could only study at home, the same was true at the academy. Even if I admired my classmates for riding and archery, I still cant go out to enjoy the breeze. I have eaten medicated food these days and my body seems to be better. I heard that there is a riding field in the capital, if Brother Zhao doesnt disdain it, lets practice riding and archery together after the exam.

Of course, what he said was beautified. The original owner had felt that his brain was not enough and already couldnt wait to read books for twelve hours if he could; so how could he be willing to spare the time to practice these things that were unrelated to studying?

Its just that he was in poor health and everyone in the whole academy knew about it. He had a serious illness just after the exam, so no one would be able to call him out on what he said.

As expected, Zhao He readily promised to do so.

If you ask me, the reason why some of the scholars are weak is still that they sit in the house all day and dont move around enough, they should walk around more every day. Look at you. You only walk from your room to my room every day while the rest of the time, youre still sitting in your room.

As soon as he had just finished speaking, he realized that he had actually bluntly blurted out the words of his martial arts teacher and almost choked himself.

The other person was just grieving over his illness, yet here he ran out and said that he was sick because he didnt like moving aroundThe one who said this was also a scholar who was about to go to the capital to take the exam

Brother Lin wouldnt mistake him(ZH) for not wanting him(LS) to study the books and essays properly, would he?