Changsun Chong stood at the door, not knowing whether to leave or to continue standing.
"Master Changsun, why don't you wait?" Zhang Daan said in a low voice.
Changsun Chong glared at Zhang Yang again, and now he had no interest at all and had to turn his back and wait outside the hall.
The hall was quiet and he could hear his own breathing. Li Chengqian loosened his arms and looked at Zhang Yang. This guy was reading as if he was in trance. How could someone read for so long?
Seeing that it was almost finished, Li Chengqian let out a sigh of relief and said, "I've just finished writing it."
Zhang Yang picked up another roll of coarse cloth and said, "Draw another one on this roll of cloth."
"this……"
"Your Highness, my former teacher said that a good memory is not as good as a bad writing. Write an extra copy and hang it on the wall. Take a look at it from time to time and read it every day. This is much better than memorizing it by rote."
"Then why write two separate copies?"
Zhang Yang put down one volume and picked up another, "Use it for other purposes."
Li Chengqian frowned and stuttered, looked at Changsun Chong outside the hall, and continued writing.
Noon passed quickly, and it was not until the afternoon that Li Chengqian finished writing, "Can I go out now?"
Zhang Yang checked it over and nodded seriously.
Li Chengqian suddenly smiled, "Do you want to go with Gu?"
Zhang Yang smiled awkwardly, "Your Highness, do you feel fulfilled now?"
"Well, fulfilling."
"Isn't it very rewarding?"
"Well, it paid off."
"Then go play and we'll continue next time."
Li Chengqian said in astonishment: "Don't you go with Gu?"
Zhang Yang said with emotion: "His Royal Highness, please take Da'an with you. The princess is still with the queen, and I have to pick her up."
"Forget it, I have made a promise with you that we must be together next time."
"That's natural."
Watching Li Chengqian leave, Zhang Yang looked at the officials and officials and said to himself: "His Royal Highness' handwriting is not good-looking either."
As he said this, a eunuch happened to be passing by.
It's really not a good idea to speak ill of the prince in the East Palace. Zhang Yang smiled sarcastically. It was a long walk from the East Palace to the Manlu Palace.
After Li Shimin reviewed the memorial in his hand, a young eunuch came quickly and said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Yang, the lord of the East Palace, has been standing outside the Manlu Hall for half an hour."
"What is he doing outside the Manna Palace?"
The little eunuch also looked puzzled, "I didn't dare to ask."
The master of the East Palace should be in the East Palace at this time. Li Shimin put down his pen and asked, "What is the prince doing?"
"The prince and the eldest grandson went out for an outing."
"Didn't he follow?"
"Not really."
Li Shimin took a deep breath and said, "Bring him here."
"Here."
Li Shimin picked up the kettle on the stove and made himself a bowl of tea. He took a sip and let out a sigh of relief.
"This palace is really big."
Hearing Zhang Yang's words, Li Shimin raised his head displeased.
"I won't be in Ganlu Hall all the time. Sometimes I will come to Xingqing Hall to sit."
"There are too many palaces in the palace, and I don't know where to go to see His Majesty, nor when is the right time to see His Majesty."
Li Shimin put down his tea bowl and said, "Why are you here with me?"
Zhang Yang handed over a roll of pictures and said, "Your Majesty, please take a look."
The eunuch in the palace took the picture and handed it to Li Shimin.
Open the picture and look at the names of official positions...
"Your Majesty, this is the result of the prince's study, and all the officials and ministers will express it."
"learning result?"
Zhang Yang explained: "This is the prince's learning result today."
Li Shimin put down the scroll of pictures, "Why are you telling me this?"
Zhang Yang looked up at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty should give you an appropriate reward or praise for your learning achievements."
"A commendation? Praise?"
"Yes, give the prince a positive influence."
"positive influence?"
Zhang Yang grinned: "As long as you give him a message and give the prince some motivation to study, this is a positive influence."
Li Shimin put away the picture and said, "You have been waiting at the gate of Ganlu Hall for so long, and you came to me just for this little thing?"
"It concerns the crown prince, and I am a member of the East Palace..."
Li Shimin interrupted: "I understand, please step back."
"The thing about learning results..."
"I will arrange it."
"I excuse myself."
Seeing Zhang Yang walking outside the palace, Li Shimin became more and more confused, "Did this person also have this kind of virtue when he was an official in the Ministry of Rites?"
The eunuch whispered: "Why don't you go to the Ministry of Etiquette and ask?"
Li Shimin said with a straight face, "There is still some ambergris in the palace. The Queen's body cannot use this kind of stuff, so I sent it to the East Palace."
"clear."
Li Shimin looked outside the hall again, "He..."
The eunuch leaned down and waited to listen carefully.
Li Shimin hesitated before speaking, and took a deep breath, "Get ready to send it to the East Palace."
Not far out of the Xingqing Hall, Zhang Yang raised his eyes and looked around, confirmed the way he came, and walked towards the Ganlu Hall. It was more convenient to go from the Ganlu Hall to the Lizheng Hall.
It is too easy to lose direction in such a huge palace with so many palaces. I heard that Li Shimin accepted suggestions, and I wonder if he can be asked to arrange the palace in a more humane manner, such as making a few road signs.
Zhang Yang soon gave up the idea. Considering Li Shimin's headstrong and suspicious character, he would obviously have concerns about the security of the palace.
This is no different from pointing out the emperor's residence to an assassin, and may also lead to a charge of treason.
Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, so you should be cautious and cautious.
The psychological state of being an emperor is somewhat unhealthy.
Turn left from Ganlu Hall and walk a short distance to Lizheng Hall. As soon as you walked in, you heard the noise of a large group of children. A group of princesses and princes around ten years old were crying and making trouble.
Among them, Li Zhi cried the most.
Just looking at this chaotic scene makes people feel headaches. The most terrifying animals in the world are young children, and there are such a large group. I don’t know how the queen usually takes care of so many children.
As a queen, any princess or prince born to a concubine in the harem is also considered their mother.
I saw Li Yue handing a scroll to a little girl. Unlike a bunch of dirty princes and princesses, the little girl was much cleaner. She took the scroll handed by Li Yue and bowed obediently. It seemed This girl looks less than ten years old.
Li Yue was carrying her own backpack, "Husband, let's go back."
Zhang Yang nodded and said, "Well, go home."
Whenever she goes out, Li Yue always carries her backpack. She also has several other styles of backpacks at home, ranging in sizes according to what she needs to prepare when going out.
This time I brought out a smaller backpack.
Of course, Li Yue needs to carry a backpack not because she likes bags, but because she needs to bring some necessary things when going out, such as snacks, books, and some loose money.
"It's been some time since Prince Hejian returned to Chang'an City, and I haven't officially visited him yet." Zhang Yang thought about it.
"I originally planned to give the book to my younger brothers and sisters, but I was afraid that they wouldn't be able to understand it, so I just gave it a volume of simple calculations. I also have a volume of annotations on simple geometric calculations here. I think Prince Hejian will also like it."
Li Yue picked up her backpack and took out the book, "My husband is a scholar. It is best for a scholar to visit your home and give you calligraphy and painting books."
"That's right."
Zhang Yang opened the scroll and looked at the contents. Triangle, rectangle, and cube were really simple geometric operations.
The couple walked along Zhuque Street and arrived at the residence of the Prince of Hejian County. Zhang Yang explained the purpose of his visit to the guard outside the door.
After the other party entered to report, Li Chongyi came to greet him.
"I have met the consort, Your Highness the Princess." Li Chongyi looked a little troubled, "Please come in."
Zhang Yang took Li Yue's hand and walked into the mansion, handing over a book. "This book contains all the contents of mathematics. I hope you don't dislike it."
Li Chongyi took over and said with a smile: "They say the prince consort and the princess are very good at counting. How could they dislike it?"
Zhang Yang looked around, "Huh? Where is the Prince of Hejian County?"
"Father..." Li Chongyi sighed, "Father... you two come with me."
The couple followed Li Chongyi towards the backyard of the mansion with doubts. Before they reached the backyard, they heard a woman's voice.
"Li Xiaogong, if you dare to step out of Chang'an City again, I will die here!"
As he finished speaking, he heard the sound of some earthen pot furniture falling to the ground.
When I looked closer, I saw Li Xiaogong standing aside aggrievedly with a bag on his back.
"Li Xiaogong! Is it easy for me after so many years? Ever since you went to fight everywhere, I have been worried all day long with several children. If you still plan to go out and never come back, our mother and I will not survive!"
As soon as Li Xiaogong's wife finished speaking, she raised a potted plant and threw it in front of Li Xiaogong.
Li Chongyi cupped his hands and said: "It's all a family scandal, making the prince consort and the princess laugh."
Seeing Li Xiaogong's wife pointing her fingers and scolding Li Xiaogong angrily, with spittle flying in the air, Zhang Yang sighed with emotion: "The noble lady is really..."
Li Chongyi said distressedly: "My mother was extremely tough when she was young, and now she is even more powerful than before."
Zhang Yang nodded sympathetically, "I see."
Li Chongyi smiled dryly, "There is no hero who doesn't have a fierce woman."
The scolding continued and was very loud. Li Xiaogong was scolded and stood still, not daring to reply or say a word.
"Is Prince Hejian still planning to leave now?"
"My father never gave up, and my mother kept watching."
"Then Prince Hejian can't leave secretly at night?"
Li Chongyi sighed: "My father also tried this before, and was captured by my mother's arranged hands before he even left the house. Moreover, the mansion was surrounded by my mother's spies. Whenever my father approached the gate of Chang'an City, he would be caught by my mother's spies." Someone was kidnapped, and last time my father was kidnapped with his head covered."
"I heard from Prince Hejian before that he has very good skills."
Mentioning this, Li Chongyi's face showed pride, "Actually, my mother is more skilled. I heard the elders in the family said that when they got married..."
At this point, Li Chongyi's tone stopped, "It's all a family scandal, so don't mention it."
Seeing Li Xiaogong looking here for help, Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said: "Now is not a good time to visit. I'll come back another day, so I'll take my leave now."
Li Chongyi saluted and said, "Let the consort and the princess laugh."
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
Zhang Yang returned the favor repeatedly and left quickly with his wife, completely ignoring Li Xiaogong's look for help. It was not suitable to stay here for a long time.
Detour from Zhuque Street into Dongshi, then walk through one or two alleys back home.
Li Yue whispered: "Husband, will we become like the Hejian County Prince and his family in the future?"
"Of course not."
"really?"
Zhang Yang kept shaking the cattail leaf fan in his hand, "First of all, I will not run away from home. If our life is better, I will never sit down if I can lie down."
Li Yue covered her mouth and chuckled, "Then I won't become a fierce bitch."
Zhang Yang nodded in agreement, "Yes, Li Xiaogong's wife is a negative example, don't learn from her."
"Yeah." Li Yue smiled softly.
I haven't eaten anything since I was studying with Li Chengqian in the East Palace. I don't know what Empress Changsun said to her daughter-in-law. She was in a particularly good mood today and even cooked the food herself, even if it burned. not angry.
Today’s daughter-in-law is also a little unusual.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster, and at night, it is the time when you can see it.
Li Yue wrote the words "house rules" on a flat piece of wood that had been chipped and waxed.
Zhang Yang swallowed a mouthful of tea hard and couldn't help but gasp.
Immediately afterwards, Li Yue began to write down the family rules: first: wash your hands before eating, second: not drink raw water, third: be sure to brush your teeth before going to bed and after waking up, fourth: husband's daily expenses should not exceed thirty yuan...
"Wait!" Zhang Yang interrupted quickly.
Li Yue held up the pen and smiled with squinting eyes: "Husband, do you think there is anything inappropriate?"
Zhang Yang cleared his throat, "Since it's a family rule, I think it's better for us as husband and wife to establish it together. After all, we should draw on the strengths of others."
Li Yue nodded obediently.
I'm looking at item 4, but haven't started writing item 5 yet.
"Why can't my daily expenses exceed thirty cash?"
"Husband, do you think thirty pennies is not enough?"
Zhang Yang cleared his throat again and put down the bamboo tea cup in his hand, "Your thirty cents is too accurate. What if there is something that requires more money?"
Li Yue raised his eyes and looked again, "Then thirty-five cents?"
"At least one hundred dollars a day, no more."
"Forty coins a day at most. Mother said that men spend their money carelessly. That's what my father is like. Mother put a lot of thought into it."
"Your father is your father. I am me. I will not be the same as your father." Zhang Yang's heart was bleeding. Damn it, Li Shimin, what are you spending money on? You are the emperor, and you have to spend a lot of money at every turn. Thousands of silver coins, how much you get in taxes as emperor in one year, and how much my small family earns in a small business, is this comparable?
Being a father-in-law leaves a bad impression on your children, but being your son-in-law will also lead to disaster. What kind of truth is this?
"It's your father's business to spend money carelessly. You can't use your father's actions to kill all men with one stroke."
"Forty coins can't be more."
Li Yue's attitude was very firm.
Are all the men in the Tang Dynasty spending money carelessly?
These are all secular concepts.
Zhang Yang made several calculations in his mind, "Okay, I'll take a step back and pay sixty cents a day."
Li Yue's eyebrows were filled with a smile, "Since my husband has taken a step back, I will also take a step back for fifty cents a day."
Zhang Yang picked up the teacup and drank a sip of tea with an expressionless expression. He ignored it and watched Li Yue write down the fifth item.
(End of chapter)
