Knife Back in The Scabbard Chapter 63

Zhou Shen was a child prodigy since childhood. Although it was a bit exaggerated that he could recognize a thousand words at the age of three and recite Tang poems at the age of five, his ability to remember everything he saw and apply it to other situations was a natural gift.

The old teacher would always say to him, "This boy is teachable," but every time his mother heard that, she would pick up a rolling pin and jump up and down to beat him.

The reason is simple, it is that although he is talented, he is not studious. Every time the old gentleman finishes saying "Ruzi is teachable", he always adds "If jade is not polished, it will not become a useful tool. If it is left to its own devices, he will probably not be like Zhongyong."

His father Zhou Ye was a self-made soldier who fought outside for many years and finally became a general. It stands to reason that even if he really became Zhongyong, it would not matter, as he would have enough food and clothing and could live a simple life. Unfortunately, although he did not have a strict father, he did have a strict mother. His mother came from a scholarly family and hated idlers the most. Therefore, whenever she saw him being lazy, she would teach him a lesson. If he was unlucky and his father came home, he would be beaten by the couple.

Zhou Shen wanted to take his valuables and run away from home more than once, but before he could actually do it, the battle of Jinghan Pass broke out.