The happy life of a prodigal

The same look, in his previous life, he had also seen it in the mirror.

It was a thirst, a thirst for knowledge.

Fang Xiu is eager to use knowledge to change his destiny, so he reads and studies frantically.

The little boy's eyes were even clearer, he just wanted to know...

Why... two stones fall to the ground at the same time?

On the side, Xiu'er and Bai Xiaochun also stared at Fang Xiu with wide eyes, filled with the light of seeking knowledge.

Ask Fang Xiu to tell a group of ancient people who have not received the influence of scientific knowledge what free fall is.

It's just... difficult.

After all, basic physics has not yet been established in this world, and the acceleration involved in it is impossible for the ancients to understand.

Fang Xiu thought for a while, raised his eyes, looked at the little boy, and said, "Because the speed at which a stone falls has nothing to do with its own weight. No matter how heavy the stone is, as long as it is at the same height, it will fall to the ground at the same time."

This explanation...is really the same as no explanation.

Both Xiu'er and Bai Xiaochun looked blank, obviously not understanding the meaning of the words.

The little boy fell into deep thought.

After a long time, the little boy raised his head, looked at Fang Xiu, and asked, "Can you be my master?"

Master?

Now, it was Fang Xiu's turn to be surprised.

It's rare to go out for a trip, and you actually accepted an apprentice?

Fang Xiu wanted to refuse at first, but for some reason, he suddenly remembered that look in his eyes full of curiosity, and by a strange coincidence... he agreed.

Seeing Fang Xiu nodding, the little boy showed a joyful smile on his face. Without saying a word, he prostrated himself on the ground and spoke in a childish voice.

Loudly said: "Master, please accept my apprentice's worship!"

"..."

A row of black lines appeared on Fang Xiu's forehead.

Even those who have never read ancient books know that...

In ancient times, apprenticeship was an extremely important event.

It's definitely not about kneeling on the ground, kowtow, and shouting: "Master is here...", that's all.

However, looking at the little boy in front of him who prostrated himself on the grass regardless of the luxurious clothes.

Fang Xiu no longer cares about it.

Originally, it was just a chance encounter, and meeting... was considered a great fate.

Apprenticeship is only a momentary idea.

Children, even if they are more mature than their peers, maybe after a while, the passion in their hearts will fade and they will forget about it.

That's... not bad.

only......

Master, please be respected by your disciples. I always feel a little familiar with this sentence, as if I have heard it somewhere.

Fang Xiu thought about it, and suddenly remembered that he used this sentence a lot in the "Journey to the West" that he had just written from memory in the Habayashi Guard camp a few days ago.

"Journey to the West" has not yet been sold in Zhuxuanzhai, and the only few copies are all kept in the mansion as original manuscripts.

There was only one copy, and it was given to Zhao Yan by the hand of the little maid.

This little boy...does he have anything to do with Zhao Yan?

Chapter 72 Why

Fang Xiu thought so in his heart, not far away a few guards rushed over.

The leader, with a sultry face and an evil spirit, is obviously a ruthless man who has seen blood.

Seeing the little boy prostrating at Fang Xiu's feet, he was stunned for a moment, then angrily appeared on his face, he pulled out the saber from his waist with a clang, and without saying a word, he slashed at Fang Xiu.

At the same time, let out a roar: "Bold thief, dare to insult my son!"

Being pointed at by the sharp blade, Fang Xiu's heart seemed to stop beating. He wanted to escape, but he couldn't take a step. He could only watch helplessly as the sharp knife got closer and closer to him.

For the first time, he felt so close to death.

The little boy was stunned when he saw this scene.

After a while, he reacted suddenly, got up from the grass with a bang, stopped in front of Fang Xiu without fear, and said loudly: "Stop!"

Seeing the little boy like this, the leader of the guards turned pale with fright, and stopped abruptly, having already made a ground knife.

The sharp blade was only an inch away from the top of the little boy's head.

The leader of the guard broke out in a cold sweat, recovered his senses, without saying a word, knelt down on the ground, bowed his head and said: "I disturbed you, young master, I will die!"

The little boy was also quite frightened, and it was just a subconscious reaction to stand up and stand in front of Fang Xiu.

At this moment, looking at the gleaming blade, he felt extremely terrified.

After all, he was only a six or seven-year-old child. There were tears in his eyes, but he held back them and did not let them fall.

Pretending to be calm, he said in a trembling voice: "He is my master's master, you...don't make mistakes."

Master?

The leader of the guard raised his head in shock, looked at Fang Xiu, thought for a while, and whispered: "My lord, the matter of apprenticeship is a big one, don't be so hasty..."

The little boy shook his head and said, "I have already passed the apprenticeship ceremony. There is no room for change in this matter."

Even though he was just a child, he spoke like an adult.

The guard leader couldn't help showing bitterness on his face, and said cautiously: "Madam..."

"Since I was a child, my mother taught me to respect my teacher. Now that I have performed the teacher's ceremony, he is my master. Are you asking me to betray my master?"

The little boy looked at the guard leader and said solemnly.

Fang Xiu was dumbfounded as he watched from the side.

The little boy's performance gave him an illusion.

Like the protagonist described in various online novels in the previous life, he was born with a domineering aura.

Accepting such a child who seems to be an extraordinary person as a disciple, will it... be mistaken for a disciple?

Hearing the little boy's words, the leader of the guard kowtowed heavily on the grass and said, "The little one dare not!"

The little boy seemed to be used to the scene in front of him, he waved his hand and said, "Go down."

The leader of the guard couldn't help raising his eyes, and glanced at Fang Xiu, his face was full of worry.

Can......

Looking at the little boy, he knew that it was difficult to change what he had made up his mind to, so he got up and said, "My lord, I will leave..."

After the leader of the guards finished speaking, he left the open space with a group of burly guards, but he didn't go far, but kept observing the movement here from a distance.

After they left, the little boy prostrated himself on the ground again, bowed respectfully to Hugh, and said: "I am shocked by Master, my disciples are invincible, invincible..."

After all, I am just a child. Although I have read some books, my vocabulary is still a bit lacking. After holding back for a long time, I couldn't find a suitable word, so I could only say: "Ashamed."

Looking at the immature face in front of him, Fang Xiu was filled with emotion.

I had only known him for half an hour, and when danger came, he actually stood in front of me.

You know... this is just a six or seven-year-old child!

"The teacher's name is Fang Xiu, and he is quite famous in this capital. If you have something to do, you can send someone to the Anpingbo Mansion to find a teacher, and the teacher will explain your doubts..."

After going through this incident, Fang Xiu paid more attention to this little boy than before, and said.

When the little boy heard this, his eyes lit up.

Saluting again, he asked, "I wonder if Master can tell this disciple why two stones of different sizes fell to the ground at the same time?"

This little boy is so happy to learn from his teacher, it turns out...it's because of this.

Hearing his apprentice's question, Fang Xiu couldn't help being a little embarrassed.

I can't say that I only have a half-knowledge of the law of free fall, and I can't explain it to him.

Having just accepted an apprentice, it is natural to establish the dignity of the master.

Fang Xiu had no choice but to pretend to be profound, and said: "The truth contained in it is very profound, and it is far from something you can comprehend. When you grow up, you will learn more knowledge.

At that time, I will tell you why... two stones of different sizes fell to the ground at the same time. "

The little boy is a child, simple and nice, but not stupid.

Hearing what Fang Xiu said, at first I felt that Master had far-reaching intentions.

But after thinking about it carefully, I felt...Master, maybe you only know one thing and don't know the other?

"Master, don't you know?"

After a while, the little boy asked while sitting on the blanket, stuffing the roast meat into his mouth.

"..."

Fang Xiu was drinking tea, when he heard this, he almost choked.

My apprentice is really... smart.

However, as a good young man who has received higher education, how could he be stumped by this question.

Fang Xiu took a sip of tea, looked at him, and asked, "Do you know where the river in the back mountain flows?"

This question is... kinda stupid.

The little boy thought so in his heart, but he didn't say it.

Tong's words are not taboo, but his mother taught him to respect his teacher.

So, he replied politely: "Under the mountain."

"why?"

Fang Xiu asked: "Why does the river always flow from the mountain to the bottom instead of flowing up from the bottom?"

"because......"

The little boy subconsciously opened his mouth to explain.

But... as soon as I uttered two words, I couldn't say them anymore.

Water flows from high places to low places. This is common sense that all fools know. Do you need any reason?

Fang Xiu's problems didn't stop there.

"Why do ripe wild fruits always fall to the ground instead of flying into the sky?"

"Why can I see my own shadow in the water?"

One by one, questions came out of Fang Xiu's mouth like a cannonball.

The little boy was completely stunned, looking a little dazed.

Obviously, the young heart has been hit a lot.

The river flows down the mountain, and the wild fruits will fall to the ground when they are ripe. You can see your own shadow in the water...

Aren't these all natural things?

But... why?

Not only the little boy, Xiu'er and Bai Xiaochun, who were happily eating barbecue, were also stunned when they heard the young master's series of questions.

It turned out that these subtle things that they didn't pay attention to on weekdays were not as simple as they seemed.

Chapter 73 My son is right

Fang Xiu glanced at them, feeling a sense of accomplishment in his heart, and said lightly: "Even if it is a small matter, there is a big problem hidden in it... In this world, not every problem has an explanation. of."