Half a month later, it was the day of the Qin family's competition, and Xia Sheng had heard Bi Qingwen talk about this matter long before he came to Luoyang.

This is not a secret in Luoyang City, but the people who pay attention to it are compared, because at the same time, it is also the day when the three major academies of the Dajin Dynasty open for enrollment.

That is the triennial event of the entire Dajin Dynasty.

In fact, the date of the comparison between the nine great families of the Jinguo Kingdom, including the Qin family, was originally formulated according to the enrollment time of the three academies.

So it's not a coincidence, it's deliberate.

The specific reason is naturally related to the teaching progress of major private schools, and it is also to give young talents in the clan more opportunities to choose.

At that time, even if you fall off the list of college admissions, it will be a good thing if you can stand out in your own family.

Similarly, in the past, there were many examples of children of families who were defeated in the clan competition, but were admitted to the three major academies.

But for Qin Yan, she has only one choice, which is to make a splash in the clan competition, even if she can't get the first place, she must at least get the approval of all the worshippers and elders.

Because she is the eldest daughter of the Qin family's generation.

Looking at the surprise in Xia Sheng's eyes, Qin Yan couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Sir, do you know, in fact, many times, I envy your fiancée, after all, she can choose her own life ......"

Hearing this, Xia Sheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, because he really didn't expect that Qin Yan would mention Ye Xiao'e at this time, after all, the Qin family and the Ye family are feuding.

But Qin Yan did not shy away from it, but said calmly: "Your fiancée is the only daughter of Ye Shuai, and the only successor of the Marquis of Weining Mansion in the future, so from the moment she was born, she is the pearl of the entire Ye family, no matter how much trouble she causes outside, the Ye family will unswervingly stand behind her as her most solid backing." ”

"But I'm ...... Although she said it nicely, what the eldest lady of the Qin family, but in fact ......"

Qin Yan smiled self-deprecatingly: "Sir, do you know that I was sent out of Luoyang when I was thirteen years old, claiming that I was going out to study, but just imagine, a thirteen-year-old girl, even if she really went out to study, how could she be willing to leave home for five years and not return?"

During these five years, I wanted to return to Luoyang more than once, but every time I was stopped by my family for various reasons.

Xia Sheng frowned, shook his head and said, "I don't understand, why?"

Qin Yan's eyes showed bitterness: "Why else, it's just because I am a daughter, just when I was thirteen years old, the son of my eldest uncle's family, that is, my cousin, Qin Ran, officially embarked on the path of cultivation and became a warrior." ”

"But in my opinion...... Shouldn't a wealthy family like your Qin family encourage the younger generation to compete with each other and promote each other?"

"To this...... I don't understand, the only explanation is that I heard that my father made a big mistake before his death, which caused the family to suffer a heavy loss, and since then my mother has become a thorn in the side of the clan, a thorn in the flesh, plus I am not a man, let alone treated by my grandfather. ”

"Even when I was in Luoyang City, my cousins and cousins often united to exclude and isolate me, if I hadn't practiced early and pressed them so hard that I couldn't hold my head up, I am afraid that I would not have been able to wait for me to leave Luoyang, and they would have ...... them."

When she said this, Qin Yan's eyes didn't have too much resentment, just a touch of sadness, which made people feel as painful as their hearts.

Xia Sheng sighed slowly and asked, "In that case, then why do you have to be obsessed with clan comparisons? Why don't you go and apply for the three major academies and stay away from the land of right and wrong?"

Qin Yan shook her head, her face was resolute, and she said: "Over the years, although I have suffered a lot outside, but for me, these are nothing, just wronged my mother, this time I came back, not to correct my name, but for my father's last wish, in order to get back what my mother deserves!"

Xia Sheng heard a more important meaning from this sentence, and immediately asked, "If you can win the championship in this clan competition, what kind of benefits can you have?"

Qin Yan secretly clenched her fists and said in a deep voice: "The number of family heirs!"

Hearing this, Xia Sheng's face finally became a little solemn, because he understood very well that an heir of the Qin family and a future treasurer of Shantang were worth something.

So he immediately asked another question: "That day, you asked me to find a way to crack the Water Pattern Sword, but for this reason?"

Qin Yan nodded and said, "Yes, that water pattern sword is my cousin Qin Ran's best martial art!"

"What realm is he in now?"

"When I was in White Horse Town, Lord Kang told me that he was the pinnacle of martial arts, but now, I can't find any news......"

"Hmm. Xia Sheng nodded, but stopped talking, and his fingers tapped rhythmically on the table again, making the atmosphere in the room suddenly become a little depressing.

This time, Xia Sheng was silent for a longer time than before, and it took nearly a stick of incense before he suddenly spoke: "I'm a little thirsty, pour me a cup of tea." ”

Hearing this, Qin Yan's eyes immediately flashed with joy, and she hurriedly stepped forward, poured Xia Sheng a cup of tea again, held it with both hands, raised it above her head, and then knelt down respectfully in front of Xia Sheng.

Serve tea.

It's apprenticeship.

If Xia Sheng is willing to drink this cup of tea, it means that he recognizes this apprentice.

However, Xia Sheng didn't reach out to pick it up at the first time, but spoke again: "Although I have temporarily accepted you as a disciple, there is one thing you need to know, you are not yet officially introduced, I will not pass on to you the real housekeeping, and you must not show our relationship in front of others, if you want to get my approval, everything depends on your future performance, as well as the future fate of you and me." ”

Qin Yan took a deep breath, her kneeling posture remained unchanged, and she nodded, "Qin Yan understands." ”

Seeing this, Xia Sheng no longer embarrassed this lady of Shantang, but went straight to the tea in Qin Yan's hand, drank it all, and then helped Qin Yan up.

"Thank you, sir, please believe that Qin Yan will not insult the teacher and disgrace Mr. in the future!"

Xia Sheng smiled and nodded: "Okay, okay...... Well, this time it happened suddenly, and I didn't do anything to prepare, so I'll give this to you. ”

As he spoke, Xia Sheng flipped his palm, and a spirit bead glowing with supreme cold appeared in front of Qin Yan.

It was the Heavenly Cold Bead he dug out from the skull of the Northern Stygian Cold Scorpion!

After Qin Yan bowed down and took it, Xia Sheng couldn't help but teased: "Well, what, when I officially apprentice next time, I will accept the apprenticeship ceremony, it's too cold to be a teacher, but I won't accept it......"

Qin Yan raised her head, her eyes were full of scorching, and she said solemnly: "I will definitely live up to my master's order!"

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PS: Thank you for the 588 reward of 'VT City', and thank you for the 1888 reward of 'Wen Yan Ruhua', they are all very generous, so that Mo Yu is flattered, thank you.