Shen Qingci became the cannon fodder male supporting character in a Machiavellian novel. The original owner was a down-and-out scholar who had no power. In order to make a living, he had to disguise himself as a man and sneak into the most famous Royal Academy in Daliang to become a teacher. Good news: The academy provides food and accommodation, a generous salary, and access to future powerful officials. Bad news: All the students in this academy are "devil kings" from powerful families in the capital. It is normal for them to bully their teachers and destroy their ancestors. Especially the dandy little marquis who takes the lead likes to find trouble with the new teacher. In order to keep his job, Shen Qingci had to get up early every day and put on makeup and powder, pretending to be sick and about to faint after coughing twice. Students: "This new gentleman is so weak that he can be blown away by a gust of wind. He just resigns with just a scare." Until one day, the academy was surrounded by assassins, and the children of the powerful were trembling with fear. Shen Qingci sighed, put down the ruler in his hand, and casually broke off a wicker stick. "Scholars pay attention to convincing others with reason. Since you are unreasonable, then I can only talk about 'martial ethics'." That night, the willow branches were like swords and the cold light was like snow. The next day, the academy's assassins were piled neatly at the door, and the "weak" Mr. Shen was explaining the Analects to the students and wiping the dust off his hands. The whole academy: "..." From then on, Shen Qingci became a legend in the academy. Students: "Sir, please teach us martial arts! The Four Books and Five Classics are not as good as swordsmanship!" Shen Qingci said with a deep expression: "Studying is to understand the principles. Martial arts is to protect the scholars' principles." Thus, the strongest academy in Daliang was born.
