Ming Dynasty: Empress Ma and I swapped clothes!

Chapter 120 Master Ma Discusses Filial Piety!

The same statement was repeated three times, but the meaning it conveyed was quite different each time.

Ma Wenxiang could also sense the protectiveness of these elders and their love for their family members.

Before Ma Wenxiang could even sit down, the three of them left first.

The Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, standing to the side, looked at Ma Wenxiang with a newfound appreciation in his eyes.

Even he had never imagined that someone could take those noble sons.

These people have always been lawless and unruly within the Imperial Academy.

They've been trained to be quite adept at it.

Although there is still a long way to go before they are truly nurtured into talents, it is still good news.

Even when these noble sons enter the imperial court one day.

As the chief priest, he can also gain more credit.

The Chancellor of the Imperial Academy looked at Ma Wenxiang with even greater satisfaction and said slowly, "If there is anything inconvenient within the Imperial Academy, you may speak frankly."

The Imperial Academy is your home; in your home, we are all one family.

Ma Wenxiang naturally accepted the older generation's good intentions with full understanding.

In this way, the Imperial Academy, along with the three previous Duke's mansions, all became his backers.

Within the capital city, Ma Wenxiang could be said to have transformed into the person, apart from the royal family, whom one should not easily provoke.

When Ma Wenxiang bid farewell to the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy and returned to the territory of his faction of nobles, he was met by a group of noble sons walking towards him.

Although they did not know the specifics of what had just happened, they had a rough idea of ​​what was going on.

After all, Ma Wenxiang's whereabouts were being watched in secret. As a member of a noble family, he was quite adept at the military household's methods of detection and tracking. There was no doubt about that.

So when Ma Wenxiang arrived, one or two of the noble sons secretly approached Li Jinglong and Feng Cheng and told them about the arrival of the three dukes.

"What brings these old men to see you, Brother Wenxiang? Are they here to pick a fight with us again?"

Li Jinglong asked with a frown.

Feng Cheng, who was standing next to him, immediately chimed in, since they had come to him this time.

However, since he has family members, he should give everyone a proper explanation, both morally and logically, otherwise how can he continue to function in this elite circle?

Others also cast inquiring glances.

Faced with this situation, Ma Wenxiang chuckled lightly: "It's not as serious as you all make it out to be. It's just that the dukes think you all have the potential to become great talents, so they came here specifically to express their gratitude to me."

"After all, a general's son is like a tiger, and parents are never wrong. Naturally, they should also consider the well-being of their children and grandchildren."

Ma Wenxiang's remarks, seemingly unintentional, inadvertently plunged the group of privileged second-generation elites into deep thought.

The first to speak was still Feng Cheng, who had spoken earlier.

He pursed his lips and said nonchalantly, "Would the old folks in the family be so kind?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Wenxiang reached out and pinched his ear, giving him a disapproving look. Then, mimicking the tone of Duke Feng Sheng of Song, he earnestly instructed him: "You rascal, I'm counting on you for my son's future."

This brat is usually hyperactive; he's always looking left and right at this and that.

I know this kid has some talent, just like me. He's had good physical strength and basic skills since he was a child, but he's always been thinking about making a name for himself.

How can a child learn to run before he can walk?

Lao Tzu knew he wanted to be an invincible general, but could he really achieve that without taking it one step at a time?

"I'll leave everything to you, young man Wen."

Upon hearing that familiar tone, Feng Cheng lowered his head in shame.

After all, everyone has a heart, and the Duke of Song has not neglected his eldest son. It can be said that in the future, most of everything in the Duke's mansion will belong to him.

In addition, this action today.

He should be content.

"Did the old man really say that?"

Feng Cheng appeared skeptical, but inwardly he was overjoyed.

Children are always proud and arrogant, and this scene easily reminded Ma Wenxiang of Zhu Shuang in the palace. It can be said that the two are very similar in this respect.

"And Chang Sen, your older brother is indeed quite fierce to outsiders, but he still cares for you, his younger brother."

After all, the Prince of Kaiping died young, and his eldest brother became his father.

He might be just an average older brother to others, but he still cares about you, his younger brother, in his heart.

"And you, Fu Zhong, the Duke of Ying made a special trip just now. And as far as I know, the Duke of Ying only recently returned to the capital, having just come back from the front lines."

"If nothing goes wrong, I'm afraid that in a few more days, after all the matters in the capital are settled, I'll have to leave again. After returning today, I should take good care of the old man; after all, we're all family."

As Ma Wenxiang's voice slowly faded, the group of brats in front of him all lowered their heads, speechless. Even the other noble sons were somewhat moved by this, and even felt a little ashamed.

Our ancestors fought for the country outside, but these brats only know how to cause trouble in the capital.

In the past, most people might not have paid much attention, but times have changed. Under Ma Wenxiang's tutelage, these rascals have made considerable progress, and at least Ma Wenxiang has come to appreciate them.

At Ma Wenxiang's prompting, some of the brats in front of him finally spoke up: "From now on, we will naturally listen to you, Brother Wen, in this regard. Your words are like a royal decree to us."

"That's right, we have to listen to Brother Wen, absolutely we have to listen to him."

"Brother Wen is doing this all for our own good. From now on, in our circle, anyone who dares to go against Brother Wen will be in trouble."

"I will definitely not let him off easily."

At this moment, everyone started shouting for Ma Wenxiang, as if they had become elders and were helping the younger generation.

This left Ma Wenxiang both amused and exasperated.

However, out of consideration for their good intentions, we have no choice but to continue as they are.

So, during class that afternoon...

Inside the school, when the teachers and other instructors were teaching, one could see that the sons of Xun Gui were just as diligent and hardworking as the other students.

Even if this is very likely just a passing fancy and won't last long, it still makes them, as teachers and scholars, feel a greater sense of accomplishment.

It's really strange. These troublemakers who used to be fearless are now so obedient.

It must be said, they truly live up to their reputation as the people behind the Empress.