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Chapter 578 You dare lock me up? I'll make you furious...

With a clang, the door lock was opened.

A blinding light rushed in, and Gu Qingchen instinctively raised his hand to shield his eyes.

Master Li stood at the door, looking at her with a complicated expression, followed by Qian Zhenyun, who looked worried.

"Student Gu, have you thought it through in a day and a night?" Master Li asked in a deep voice.

Gu Qingchen rubbed his eyes, and his stomach growled at an inopportune moment.

Looking at Master Li's serious face, and then at the worried look that Qian Zhenyun was secretly giving her, the anger in her heart somehow turned into a cunning spirit.

Suddenly her eyes reddened, her lips trembled, and large tears rolled down her cheeks.

“Master…” she said, her voice soft and sweet, thick with nasal tone, full of grievance, “I was wrong.”

This "Wrong" stunned Master Li, and even Qian Zhenyun's eyes widened in surprise.

Gu Qingchen walked forward, sobbing, and grabbed the hem of Li Fuzi's clothes, looking up at her tear-streaked face.

"Students should not talk back to their teachers in class, should not show disrespect to their elders, and should not say such hurtful things. Students know they are wrong, please punish them, teacher."

Looking at her now, there was no trace of yesterday's arrogance; she was clearly a pitiful little thing who had been wronged and knew how to repent.

Master Li was always swayed by gentle persuasion but not by force. Seeing that her crying was genuine, his anger subsided considerably.

He had a stern face, wanting to say a few more harsh words, but when he met those big, watery eyes, he swallowed the words back.

"To err is human, to forgive divine." He cleared his throat, his tone softening. "Since you know you've made a mistake, go back to your dorm. Make up for today's lessons without missing a single word."

"Yes, Master." Gu Qingchen nodded obediently and wiped her tears with her sleeve.

As she turned around, she quickly gave Qian Zhenyun a wink, her eyes showing no trace of regret, but rather the smug satisfaction of a successful scheme.

Qian Zhenyun was stunned for a moment, and an ominous premonition rose in his heart.

Back at the school dormitory, Gu Qingchen indeed behaved much better.

She sat upright in her seat, holding a book, looking like she was earnestly studying.

Seeing this, Master Li was very pleased, thinking that his punishment had worked, and he taught even more diligently.

“Today, we will discuss the Classic of Filial Piety.” Master Li unfolded the scroll. “‘Filial piety is the root of virtue, and the source of all teachings.’ What does this mean? It means that filial piety is the foundation of all virtues, and all education arises from it.”

He explained things in a simple and easy-to-understand way, and the students nodded repeatedly as they listened.

Halfway through his lecture, Master Li habitually asked, "Which student can explain what filial piety is?"

Several students eagerly answered, their responses invariably consisting of phrases like "listen to your parents" and "share your parents' burdens."

Master Li nodded, his gaze falling on Gu Qingchen, wanting to test whether she had truly repented.

“Gu Xuezi, you tell us.”

Gu Qingchen stood up, bowed respectfully, and said in a clear voice, "In my opinion, Master, filial piety is not simply about blind obedience."

Upon hearing this, Master Li raised an eyebrow.

Gu Qingchen continued unhurriedly, "The Classic of Filial Piety also says: 'If a father has a son who is rebellious, he will not fall into injustice.'"

"This means that if a father has a son who dares to speak frankly and offer advice, he himself will not fall into an unjust situation. Therefore, if parents are wrong, children should not only not obey them, but should also speak frankly and dissuade them. This is the greatest filial piety."

She paused, then looked up at Master Li with clear eyes: "May I ask, Master, if a teacher makes a mistake, and a student speaks frankly to him, is that considered a form of 'filial piety' and respect for the teacher?"

Master Li's face stiffened. This girl had actually managed to apply the principles of the Classic of Filial Piety to him!

This is clearly an allusion to yesterday's events, implying that she "spoke frankly and offered advice," while he "failed to distinguish right from wrong"!

“You…” Master Li was speechless with anger, but she quoted classical texts and spoke earnestly, and she could not find a single fault in her words.

"Master, please calm down." Gu Qingchen immediately lowered his head, looking apprehensive. "I was merely discussing the matter at hand and exploring academic matters, and had no other intentions. If I have misunderstood, please correct me."

She adopted an extremely humble posture, as if she were truly a good student eager to learn.

Master Li felt a lump in his throat, unable to breathe it out.

How could he correct her? Could he tell her she was wrong? Wouldn't that be denying the teachings in the scriptures?

Did I say she was right? Wouldn't that be admitting that I was wrong yesterday?

"Sit down!" After hesitating for a long time, he could only sternly reprimand him.

Gu Qingchen obediently sat down, but a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

This is not over yet.

The afternoon class was calligraphy practice.

Master Li asked everyone to write the two characters "静心" (quiet mind).

Gu Qingchen wrote each stroke with exceptional care, and was the first to hand it in after finishing.

Master Li picked it up and looked at it. Although the handwriting was immature, it had a certain style and spirit, and it was clear that he had put his heart into it.

His expression softened slightly, and he nodded: "It's acceptable."

To everyone's surprise, Gu Qingchen didn't leave. Instead, he stood by the podium and asked with a puzzled look, "Teacher, I have another question."

"Speak," Master Li said patiently.

"The Master tells us to calm our minds, but I don't understand." Gu Qingchen pointed out the window, "The birds are singing, the wind is blowing, how can the mind be calm? If we force ourselves to be calm and suppress our true nature, how is that any different from burying our heads in the sand?"

She blinked her big eyes, her face full of innocence: "Why would I deliberately seek 'quiet' in this quiet schoolhouse?"

Master Li's hand holding the brush trembled slightly, and a drop of ink fell onto the Xuan paper, spreading into an unsightly blot.

This little girl is simply a prodigy!

She made no mention of yesterday's events, yet every word she uttered challenged his authority and questioned his teachings!

"That's just sophistry!" Master Li finally couldn't hold back any longer, slammed his hand on the table and stood up. "If I told you to practice calligraphy, then practice properly! Why are you spouting all this nonsense!"

Gu Qingchen immediately took a step back, her face pale, on the verge of tears: "Teacher, are you angry again? I only... I only asked because I didn't understand."

"Father said that if you have any doubts about what you are reading, you should ask questions, otherwise you will just be swallowing the knowledge whole and it will be a waste of time."

She moved out of the Zhenguogong residence.

Master Li was so angry that his beard trembled. He pointed at Gu Qingchen and stammered for a long time, but couldn't utter a single word.

What could he say? Should he reprimand her for asking the question? Wouldn't that be admitting his own lack of knowledge and inability to answer?

The entire school building was completely silent; all the students stared at the teacher and student, not daring to utter a sound.

Qian Zhenyun was sweating profusely with anxiety, constantly trying to wink at Gu Qingchen, but Gu Qingchen ignored him, still staring straight at the furious Mr. Li with her innocent and aggrieved big eyes.

"Good, good, good!" Master Li said three times, then laughed in exasperation. "The daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is indeed eloquent and persuasive! I... I can't teach her!"

He abruptly flicked his sleeve, knocking the books off the table, then turned and stormed out of the schoolhouse, seemingly driven mad by anger.