The Elder's Identity

Li Yanhao let out a surprised sound, whispering, "Ali, you barely know anyone in the court, how do you know who he is!?"

Su Li rolled her eyes and whispered softly, "Isn't it obvious?"

Li Yanhao stuck out his tongue, "What's obvious? I still don't know who he is. At least I know more people in the court than you do."

"Hmph, that's because you're too dumb!" Su Li disdainfully looked down on Li Yanhao without any mercy.

The mysterious old man inside the room showed more interest this time and said, "Oh? Young lady, you've guessed my identity so quickly?"

Su Li smiled faintly, stood up, and bowed deeply toward the inside of the room, "A humble girl pays respects to Lord Gu. I've long heard of Lord Gu's great reputation. I never expected to have the fortune to meet you here today. It is truly a blessing of three lifetimes."

"What!? The old gentleman is Lord Gu?" Li Yanhao quickly stood up as well, his jaw dropping in shock.

Lord Gu, the former Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, now the dean of Wutong Academy! Li Yanhao's good friend Shen Yan's maternal grandfather, and the grandfather of the current powerful official, Grand Tutor Gu!

A burst of hearty laughter came from inside the room. The door suddenly opened, revealing a scholar in a long robe standing at the entrance. His gray hair was tied up neatly, his spirit vigorous, eyes bright and sharp, and his demeanor excellent.

Mr. Zhuge stood respectfully beside the robed scholar, serving his master with reverence.

Li Yanhao looked at the robed scholar with his mouth agape in surprise. Although he had only met Lord Gu a few times, he could still recognize him now.

If this person isn't Lord Gu, then who else could he be!

"Lord Gu!" Li Yanhao hurriedly put away his spoiled rich kid demeanor and respectfully bowed.

Lord Gu came out from inside the room, looking at Su Li with admiration, saying, "You, young lady, are truly extraordinary—intelligent and courageous, very impressive!"

"Lord Gu, you flatter me," Su Li smiled, neither humble nor arrogant, even playfully blinking, "Since I answered your question, does that mean your promise to help our Haizi Village establish a school still stands?"

Lord Gu clapped his hands and laughed heartily, then sat down, inviting others to sit as well, saying, "Once I say something, it can't be taken back!"

Su Li was overjoyed. She originally wanted Mr. Zhuge to find a suitable teacher for her, but now she had the help of Lord Gu.

Lord Gu is the dean of Wutong Academy, under whom a group of contemporary scholars lecture. Each one is a powerhouse who can easily outshine others!

Lord Gu clearly admired Su Li, smiling as he said, "Young lady, this is your first time at the Zhuge residence, and you know nothing of court affairs. How did you guess my identity?"

Su Li smiled mysteriously and said, "Did Lord Gu tell me himself?"

"Oh? When did I tell you?" Lord Gu immediately became interested. He thought he had been very discreet. Mr. Zhuge had been his disciple for decades, back when Zhuge was still a young man. Neither Su Li nor Li Yanhao had been born then, and now few in the court knew of their teacher-student relationship. How did this young lady guess it so quickly?

Su Li smiled, holding up two pieces of paper, and said, "These questions on the paper were actually given by me to Lord Gu's grandson, Shen Yan. When he got the questions, he told me he had to go home to test his grandfather. So just now, I saw these questions were given by Lord Gu to Mr. Zhuge. Considering Mr. Zhuge's age and qualifications, only Lord Gu's knowledge, age, and qualifications fit to be Mr. Zhuge's teacher. It was clear at a glance and my guess was right."