Prince Chang Yu's temperament was far worse than Chu Qing thought.
Chu Qing's main mission is "the prince learns arithmetic".
Of the two princes, Chu Qing wanted to give a discount to the main task. If one of them could learn, it would be successful. The second prince, Changxian, respected his teachers and looked like other people's children. He would teach him for a few days and then go back to the Household Office. Keep going to the Li family.
But unexpectedly, Prince Chang Yu suddenly asked Chang Xian to teach him the Four Books and Five Classics. Then Chang Xian bowed to Chu Qing and began to read "Shang Shu" to his eldest brother.
Chu Qing clicked his tongue in surprise.
I've only heard of the boss doting on the second, but this is the first time I've heard of the second doting on the boss.
In this way, Chu Qing became an idler, and Prince Chang Yu looked proud.
Chu Qing sat aside, his eyes constantly scanning the two princes.
The second child is not as "good" as he thought, and the eldest brother is not as stupid as he thought.
Not to mention, even if he wanted to make a snitch, he couldn't.
Has the prince learned arithmetic?
No.
But, they are not fooling around. This kid has studied the Four Books and Five Classics.
The math teacher will definitely not be happy if you study Chinese in math class. The problem is that parents don't care. You can learn Chinese and math if you can, and you can't learn anything.
Two hours passed like this. Chu Qing, who came to teach arithmetic, listened to "Shang Shu" all morning and still didn't understand anything.
The rain outside also stopped, and the two princes still had schoolwork in the afternoon, but Chu Qing felt that it had nothing to do with him anymore. The prince was clearly trying to make things difficult for him.
Sun An was very considerate. When it was time for dinner, he asked the eunuch to bring a food box.
After that, Sun An also asked the eunuch to send a message, saying that the emperor had told him that Chu Qing could wander around the palace as he pleased and see if there were any palaces that needed repair. It had been windy and rainy recently, so which palace Ruined again.
Chu Qing was confused.
What does the emperor mean by this? Do you want me to come to teach arithmetic or to do engineering?
It has to be said that just because of the construction of Taowu Palace, in Huang Laosi's eyes, all the people in the Ministry of Works combined are not as "professional" as Chu Qing.
But it's okay, Chu Qing can take this opportunity to wander around the palace as he pleases.
In fact, Chu Qing, who is now the eldest son of the Prince's prison, can wander around the palace without this excuse, because he is now "a member" of the imperial guards and nominally supervises a group of imperial guards who watch the gates. .
After Quan Dang finished his meal, he unknowingly came to the familiar outside of Taowu Hall.
Chu Qing sighed.
The saddest thing in life is that you have to go through so much trouble to build a house, and then you can't get in after it's finished.
Looking at Taowu Hall, Chu Qing was filled with emotions.
All the young men in the village went to the city to build houses for the wealthy people. They built hundreds of villas, but the money they saved was not enough to go back to the village to buy a cow, blanch it!
It is late for His Highness to attend court today, and the ministers have just retired.
Chu Qing happened to be strolling over looking over there. Qiu Wanshan, who had just gone down to court, had sharp eyes. He was about to leave the palace, but when he saw Chu Qing in the distance, he quickly walked towards him.
Before Chu Qing could salute, Qiu Wanshan laughed, stepped forward and patted Chu Qing on the shoulder.
"You know that Brother Xian is a leader among people, and his career is just around the corner. Brother Yu is about to say happy things."
"Daoxi?"
"Of course I want to congratulate you. Brother Yu was thinking yesterday, why did Sun An go to find you and bring the imperial edict with him? It seems that the emperor wants to reward you. Sure enough, Brother Yu guessed it. He must have given you the title of East Palace. I am an official, otherwise we would not meet here."
Chu Qing was happy: "Then in order to celebrate my becoming an official of the East Palace, please return the land deed to me."
"It's easy to say. As soon as I return to the government office, I will have the land deed delivered to Chu Mansion."
Chu Qing looked suspicious: "Real or false?"
"When did Brother Yu tell lies to you?"
Chu Qing laughed dryly.
It should be more appropriate to ask when the truth has ever come out of your mouth.
Chu Qing was just joking casually, but he didn't expect Qiu Wanshan to actually return the land deed to him.
Qiu Wanshan's face was full of smiles: "Tell Brother Yu quickly, what kind of official position will your Majesty give you?"
"That's why I was asked to teach arithmetic in the palace."
Qiu Wanshan was stunned for half a second, and then said: "After the land deed is returned to you, just write a note to Brother Yu and say that you owe five hundred guan."
Chu Qing: "..."
The smile on Qiu Wanshan's face disappeared and he yawned: "I still have official duties, so I need to take a step first..."
After a pause, Qiu Wanshan asked casually: "Since you are teaching arithmetic, how can you walk around the palace at will?"
"His Majesty asked me to look around the palace and other places to see if there are any places that are in disrepair."
Qiu Wanshan was stunned for another half second, and then said seriously: "When you write the note, don't forget to add the interest, fifteen dollars per month."
Chu Qing was so angry: "You are too snobbish. Even if you are just a temporary teacher in the palace, isn't Master Wei also my patron?"
"That's true. Let's give it twelve guan. Knowing that you are short of money, just give me a poem and a pair of words every month."
"Isn't that the same as what I said before?" Chu Qing couldn't laugh or cry: "Don't leave in a hurry, I want to ask you something."
"This is the palace, and I am not allowed to stay at will. We will talk about it another day, and we will talk about it another day."
"It's okay. I'm a prince, long and straight. I'm in charge of the door and maybe some guards. If you follow me, there won't be any guards to chase you away."
Qiu Wanshan was stunned for the third time, but this time he was stunned for a long time, and then he blurted out: "The prince's prison gates are straight to the left and right?"
"Yes, that's the unlucky name."
"Uh..." Qiu Wanshan's expression changed again, switching freely, he patted Chu Qing on the shoulder and laughed: "Brother Xian, does he know what Brother Yu's hobbies are?"
"Smoking, drinking, and perming your hair?"
"No, no, no, Brother Yu usually likes to tell jokes."
Chu Qing was confused: "What do you mean?"
"I just said that I want you to pay back 500 yuan in interest. Guess whether Brother Yu is joking or serious."
Chu Qing understood instantly: "Are you kidding?"
"No, seriously."
Chu Qing: "..."
Qiu Wanshan laughed and said: "If you are rich, just give it back to Brother Yu. There is not much money, Brother Yu is not in a hurry. I will send someone to your Chu Mansion this afternoon for the land deed."
Chu Qing didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I understand. The prince's prison gates are straight to the left and right, so he is quite a senior official."
"Talking as we walk."
After all, it was in the palace. After going to court, Qiu Wanshan did not dare to stay any longer.
Walking side by side with Qiu Wanshan, Chu Qing had a smile on his lips.
He knew that Qiu Wanshan was not a good person, but this guy was the most real person, at least to him.
In this world, there are too many hypocritical people. They say they are good for you and support you all the time, but betray you when they say they are betraying you behind your back.
But Qiu Wanshan is not like that. He said he would betray you in front of you, and then... turned around and sold it to you. He never pretended to be sincere. He looked down on you in his heart, and he immediately showed that he looked down on you very much.
In fact, many times, the person who deceives you is not the person who is unreliable, but the person who thinks he can be relied on.
This person who thinks he is reliable is often the one on whom people place all their hopes, and in the end, he is tricked and no one remains.
