Song Huan looked at the respectful Wang Shilu in front of him, with a meaningful smile on his lips.
No wonder this guy, even though he was a supporter of Shangguan Yi, was still able to escape unscathed after Shangguan Yi's incident.
What counts is this natural and flawless acting!
Since the other party was respectful, Song Huan was naturally polite.
"Master Wang, no courtesy."
"Master Wang is meeting the Holy Spirit today, but is it because of the Wenyuan Pavilion exam tomorrow?"
Wang Shilu lowered his head: "Exactly."
"Your Majesty attaches great importance to tomorrow's assessment. As a bachelor, I should contribute my modest efforts to His Majesty."
"In addition, Wenyuan Pavilion is currently short of manpower, so the veteran should handle everything in detail and cover everything!"
Song Huan nodded lightly: "I heard that there are many talented adults coming to participate in the assessment this year."
"Not only are Tongpan coming all the way from Guizhou, but even Mr. Wang's grandson is gearing up and eager to try!"
Wang Shilu suddenly became nervous when he heard Song Huan suddenly mention these two people with whom he was related.
"Nowadays, talents are emerging in large numbers in Daliang, and a hundred flowers are blooming. This is a good thing for Jiangshan Sheji!"
"Good thing!"
"Old minister, I still have a lot of chores to do, so I'll take my leave first!"
Looking at Wang Shilu's hurried away figure, Song Huan sneered.
This old man has a guilty conscience and no matter how good his acting skills are, he may not be able to hide his fear!
Entering the imperial study, Emperor Liang was already flipping through the memorials.
When he heard Song Huan walking in, Emperor Liang did not raise his head, but said in a calm tone: "Fourth brother, why are you here to see me?"
Facing Emperor Liang's lukewarm attitude, Song Huan was slightly stunned.
This morning, didn't the old man praise himself very much in front of all the courtiers?
Why did he become so cold again when we met alone?
Although Song Huan was surprised, he did not take this matter to heart.
"Father, I am here today. I have something that I would like you to take a look at!"
With that said, Song Huan presented a thin collection of poems to Emperor Liang.
Emperor Liang was a little curious, so he immediately put down the memorial in his hand, picked up the poetry collection and started reading.
However, Emperor Liang just flipped through a few pages and threw the collection of poems aside impatiently.
"Fourth, who published this collection of poems?"
Song Huan replied: "Back to my father, this is a collection of poems compiled by a general judge from Guizhou."
"Once this collection of poems was released, it immediately received unanimous praise from the literati circle in the capital!"
"Everyone says that with this general judge's knowledge, he can easily come out on top in tomorrow's Wenyuan Pavilion examination."
"Father, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liang showed a hint of disgust on his face.
"This collection of poems can only be regarded as mediocre."
"At most, it's at the upper-middle level."
"It's still far from amazing!"
"And I always feel that the writing style of this poem is very familiar, as if I have seen it somewhere..."
After being reminded by Emperor Liang, Song Huan also felt that the artificial and flashy brushstrokes in the poem were indeed somewhat familiar.
Emperor Liang continued: "Besides, how can the selection of Wenyuan Pavilion be as simple as comparing poems and songs?"
"If you want to enter the highest level of the ivory tower in Daliang, in addition to these, there are also strategies and so on."
"How can it be decided by just a few poems with gorgeous words?"
The expression on Emperor Liang's face was slightly displeased, as if the remarks Song Huan just shared made him very dissatisfied.
Song Huan also pretended to be helpless and sighed: "Father, what you said makes sense. How important is the great scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion? How can it be decided and controlled by these simple contents!"
"It's just that nowadays, it has become a trend for officials to protect each other."
"No one seems to care too much about who becomes a Grand Bachelor and what they do after becoming a Grand Bachelor!"
"They only know how many people are needed for what positions."
"For them, completing such a selection has long become a routine!"
"As for who sits in such a position, who really cares?"
Hearing this, Emperor Liang's expression was already very ugly.
"I am also worried about this, so I have given Wang Shilu repeated orders to strictly prevent such situations from happening!"
"What's more, tomorrow's assessment is just a preliminary test."
"When it comes to the final re-examination, I will naturally conduct the assessment myself!"
"How could the situation you mentioned happen?"
"So Fourth Brother, you are worrying too much!"
Song Huan originally wanted to continue to dissuade him, but when the words came to his lips, he suddenly swallowed them back.
Emperor Liang had already made his attitude clear. Under his orders, it would be impossible for officials to protect each other and work in collusion.
Since Emperor Liang's attitude is already so resolute, if he continues to insist on it, he will be ignorant of the truth.
Song Huan said nothing more, but respectfully said to Emperor Liang: "Father, the Holy Ming!"
"Father, he assesses the situation, makes plans, and considers everything."
"It is indeed my son who is worrying too much!"
After hearing this, Emperor Liang's brows finally relaxed a little.
"But Fourth Brother, I am very pleased that you can consider this."
"I can see your progress during this period of time!"
"After some time, I will bring up the matter of establishing a heir again."
"If anyone dares to try to dissuade you again, I will not forgive him lightly!"
Faced with Emperor Liang's behavior of drawing big cakes again, Song Huan was obviously much calmer this time.
Just saying it but not giving it, isn’t this just teasing?
"My son, thank you very much, Father!"
"But my father, for my son, whether or not he can be the crown prince is really not that important."
"As long as I can do my best for my father, my goal has been achieved!"
Obviously, Emperor Liang was very impressed by Song Huan's remarks.
As soon as Song Huan said these words, the gloom that Emperor Liang had just felt was instantly swept away.
Instead, there are clear skies and smiles on faces!
"Fourth, do you know what I admire most about you?"
"Know the general situation and consider the overall situation!"
"Among all my sons, you are the one who loves me the most!"
Song Huan understood that Emperor Liang was very suspicious and had an unstable personality, which was really elusive.
No matter what you want to do, the first step you should do is to make Emperor Liang happy!
He is happy and everything will be fine.
If he makes everyone unhappy, then no one will have a good time!
Song Huan smiled and said: "Following filial piety for your father is what a son should do!"
"If my father has no other instructions, I will take my leave first."
When walking out of the imperial study, Xue Hai was still standing outside.
Seeing Song Huan coming out, Xue Hai greeted him with a smile: "Your Highness, you have to take action!"
"You don't know that His Majesty has been involved in many things recently and is always in a bad mood."
"As soon as you come, the old servant finally hears His Majesty's laughter again!"
"Among all the princes, it seems that you are the only one who can always make His Majesty smile!"
