"...As an elder brother, you didn't set an example and took your younger sister out to the market at will to meet strange men. How did you learn etiquette and justice? You actually provoked an unlearned and unskilled person. What a shame. …”
Lin Han was currently teaching his children a lesson.
Lin Han's fourth daughter, Lin Yi, had changed back into her original clothes and stood behind her brother Lin Tingyu, training together.
Lin Ting said: "Father, my son and his sister are all high-ranking scholars. When has there been such an unlearned and unskilled person? My sister is not young, and my father has always said that he will betroth her to someone else. Spring is about to begin next year. , all the young people from all over the country are coming to Beijing, and it’s just a good time to take her to see her.”
"Is this something you should consider as a brother?" Lin Han became even more angry after hearing this.
Although in his opinion, the children in the family are not divided into legitimate children...because none of them are legitimate children. Lin Han's original wife was unable to have children. He did not have his first child until he was in his thirties, and then he got out of hand.
He didn't care, but the person he married did.
Although you, Lin Han, are a great official and famous in academic circles, and everyone wants to curry favor with you, but all of your children are concubines, who wouldn't stay away from your children when considering a marriage?
"And that Zhang Bingkuan, why are you provoking him?"
"he……"
Lin Tingru didn't know how to defend himself.
When I mentioned this matter to my father before, I just stated what I saw and heard, without thinking that it would become an excuse for my father to attack him.
Lin Yi argued at the side: "Father, isn't that Jiangnan Jieyuan? Now he has entered Beiyong to pay tribute... He is still my father's student."
"What kind of Jieyuan! He is just an alchemist who has no knowledge of etiquette and has made progress by clinging to Yu Yuan and practicing talismans and rituals."
When the brothers and sisters heard this, their eyes were filled with confusion.
Lin Ting said: "Father is saying that he is an alchemist and is not interested in etiquette? Then...how did he pass the exam to understand the Yuan Dynasty?"
"It's just a tribute from the south of the Yangtze River. How many talents can there be?" Lin Han still had a lot of contempt for Zhang Zhou in his words, "Don't associate with this kind of person, and don't mess with him."
Lin Tingyi then bowed and admitted his mistake: "It seems that he was negligent, but I don't know why he was taken away by the royal guards today. It is said that he still wants to enter the palace..."
Lin Han said with a gloomy face: "This has nothing to do with you. Before the spring of next year, you have to prepare for the exam, and you can't bring your sister to the public anymore. Go back to study... you! Go back to study for girls, and copy the "Female Filial Piety Classic" ten times! "
"yes."
The brother and sister could only lower their heads and go to the back house.
In the past, no one lived in the Imperial College. Since Lin Han became the Imperial College's priest, many dormitories were built around the Imperial College, which changed the situation where Gongsheng students had to rent apartments to live outside.
Lin Ting and his sister lived in the largest courtyard on the far side, which could also be regarded as the private residence of Lin Han, the "principal" of the Imperial College.
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Zhang Zhou and Zhu Feng entered the palace with Dai Yi in a carriage.
On the way, Dai Yi told him about the fire in Qingning Palace last night.
"...Sigh! Because of what you said, the palace prepared hundreds of people to wait outside Qingning Palace, but a fire from the sky still came down, and they couldn't save them. Many palaces were implicated."
When Dai Yi said this, he was filled with fear and admiration for Zhang Zhou, and he almost cried afterward.
Zhu Feng was almost bursting with joy.
Zhang Zhou first glared at Zhu Feng fiercely, and then said: "As long as nothing happens to anyone, the palace can be rebuilt if it burns down."
Zhu Feng heard this.
Build a palace? Didn't you tell me in advance that you wanted to buy my wood?
No matter how stupid Zhu Feng is, he now understands that since Zhang Zhou can predict the fire, then when he goes back to build the palace, wouldn't it be possible to choose whatever materials Zhang Zhou said?
"ha……"
Zhu Feng was about to laugh when he noticed that Zhang Zhou and Dai Yi were looking at him, so he quickly covered his mouth and pretended to be serious.
Zhang Zhou said: "Eunuch Dai, why don't you let the carriage stop by the roadside, put him down, and I can go into the palace by myself."
Zhu Feng was in such a state, looking like he was gloating about his misfortune. It was not a big deal in front of Dai Yi, but if he went to see the emperor...
Zhu Feng said hurriedly: "Brother Zhang, please, can't I restrain myself? In fact, I just admire your great magical power, nothing else. Eunuch Dai, I have to go to the palace today to accompany the prince."
Dai Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Zhang Jieyuan, just let him come with you. Maybe Your Majesty will ask him to see him again?"
Going out of the palace to pick up someone this time put Dai Yi through a lot of trouble, so Dai Yi would rather bring Zhu Feng into the palace. Even if the emperor summoned him at short notice, it would be easier to find someone.
Of course, he would not take Zhu Feng to meet the saint.
As Zhang Zhou worried, is this guy a minister of the Ming Dynasty? There was a fire in the palace and you managed to do this?
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Entered Donghua Gate.
While they were walking, Dai Yi intentionally asked Zhu Feng to lean back, indicating that he had something to say to Zhang Zhou alone.
Zhang Zhou said: "Is Eunuch Dai going to talk about Li Guang?"
"Ah."
Dai Yi was startled.
Then he understood something and said with emotion: "You are also an expert, you can't hide anything. Although your Majesty has not heard from Li Guang until now, this matter..."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Don't worry, Eunuch Dai, I have a plan for a long time. As soon as I go out today, won't I bring a clever plan with me and prepare it for Eunuch Dai to present to His Majesty?"
"A great idea?"
Dai Yi has never seen such a style of speaking and acting.
But seeing Zhang Zhou take out a small cloth bag from his arms, which seemed to contain papers, Dai Yi took it with a wry smile.
How about playing?
Just let us hand over the tips to His Majesty like this... Your Majesty won't cramp my muscles?
Before Dai Yi could ask what was inside, he saw a group of people coming from the opposite side. They came from the Wenhua Palace. The one who ran very fast at the head was the one who ran to the Qingning Palace fire scene to cause trouble early in the morning and was killed by the emperor. Zhu Houzhao was punished and grounded.
"His Royal Highness, slow down..." Zhu Houzhao ran ahead, with a group of internal servants chasing after him.
When Dai Yi saw this scene, he couldn't help frowning. These people are really not afraid of death. The emperor said that the prince would be punished by grounding him. He also said that you can't help but suffer the consequences. Do you really think he is joking with you?
Although this place is less than fifty steps away from the Wenhua Palace... But if the emperor finds out that the prince has escaped, I am afraid that all of you will be in trouble.
"See the prince."
When Zhang Zhou saw Zhu Houzhao, he was very polite and saluted.
Zhu Houzhao panted and said: "We have seen it! Eunuch Dai, are you there too? Are you okay? Thank you for your help last time."
"..."
Dai Yi turned pale for a moment.
If it hadn't been for Dai Yi's help last time, how could the prince have so easily blocked Zhang Zhou and engaged in those pretentious things?
Now that the prince mentioned this matter, he was clearly threatening him... If you dare to tell the truth about me coming out to see Zhang Zhou today, I will expose you!
Let’s see who suffers!
Dai Yi said with a mournful face: "His Royal Highness, Your Majesty summoned Zhang Jieyuan..."
"It's okay. I'll walk with you for a while. Just ask on the way." Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhu Feng who was following not far away and waved, "Why are you still standing there? Wenhua Palace needs a gatekeeper. Why don’t you go quickly?”
Zhu Feng originally wanted to follow Zhang Zhou and become familiar with the emperor. After hearing this, he could only go to the prince's side in despair, thinking that the meeting with the emperor would be ruined and he would have to go to the Wenhua Palace to be beaten. More people.
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"Zhang Zhou, you really surprised me. You could have predicted the fire in Qingning Palace? Or did lightning cause the fire? You didn't set the fire, right?"
Zhu Houzhao finally had the opportunity to discuss metaphysics with Zhang Zhou and seemed very excited.
Just like a serious disciple.
Before Zhang Zhou could answer, Dai Yi explained: "The prince knows that it is fire from heaven, how could it be possible that Zhang Jieyuan set the fire?"
Zhu Houzhao said: "Perhaps he used some trick to attract the lightning?"
After hearing this, Dai Yi felt that there was nothing left to talk about.
The imagination of naughty children is really wild.
Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "The prince is joking, this is just to support the hexagram."
"Wow, I knew you could do this. Then help me calculate how many years I can live?" Zhu Houzhao immediately asked the question he was most concerned about.
The naughty kid knows that after life and death, he is most afraid of death. The prince doesn't care about his fame and future, he only cares about how long he can live.
Zhang Zhou thought to himself, this guy didn't directly ask how long your father's life span is, but asked when he will ascend the throne, even if he is a bit human.
Dai Yi said: "Your Highness, these heavenly secrets must not be spoken to others."
After saying that, he quickly winked at Zhang Zhou, meaning that even if you can figure it out, don't tell him. If you do, you will be seeking death yourself.
Although Zhang Zhou knew very well that this naughty kid only had a life span of thirty years, but that was in the orthodox history without his appearance. With his appearance, many unexpected events would not have happened, and maybe this kid could live a few more years. ?
"Although people's destiny is also determined by heaven, it depends on human beings. Many things can be changed, so... I cannot accurately predict it."
"Fuck, you just want to tell me that you know everything, but you just don't want to tell me, right?"
"Your Highness, I am a commoner, a Confucian scholar, not an alchemist who is proficient in the art of Kanyu Xuankong. If the prince is really concerned about this issue, he should ask those people."
When Dai Yi heard this, he nodded in approval.
You, Zhang Jieyuan, have indeed read the book to understand things. Unlike that Li Guang, he has not read the book for a few days, and he has no knowledge of it. After he was favored, he just thought about how to get benefits.
"His Royal Highness, it's a bit far for you to leave the Wenhua Palace. Why don't you go back first and wait for the servant to take Zhang Jieyuan to meet the saint?"
"I still have many problems."
"Prince, please wait until Zhang Jieyuan comes back before asking."
Dai Yi said this, thinking in his heart, it would be strange for you to see him when he comes out.
"Okay, you go quickly, I am waiting here! If you dare not come out, see how I deal with you..."
Dai Yi was startled.
When I just say I’m going to deal with “you,” does that mean I’m just going to deal with me?
No, the prince knows that generally speaking, ministers entering and exiting the palace can only go through the Donghua Gate. If they go through other gates, I must be the one standing in the way?
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The prince has just been sent away.
Dai Yi turned his head and found that Zhang Zhou's pace was also faster.
"Zhang Jieyuan?"
"Eunuch Dai hastened a few steps, faced Eunuch Dai, took out the calligraphy from the brocade bag, presented it to His Majesty, and then handed the calligraphy to Li Guang in His Majesty's name. He will know what to do."
"Um?"
After listening to Zhang Zhou's words, Dai Yi couldn't wait to open the cloth bag.
But there was only a piece of paper with four words written on it. After reading it, he was confused——
"White rice and yellow rice."
"Zhang Jieyuan, what does this mean?" Dai Yi was distracted. Zhang Zhou had walked far away, so he hurried to catch up.
