For several days, Chu Qing went to the palace to teach arithmetic as usual.
But the prince never showed up, and he didn't ask. Out of sight, out of mind.
After three days of contact, he had to admit a fact.
There really are geniuses in this world, and the second prince is a genius.
Even those idiots in Tobe are not as good as a half-year-old child together.
With one stick of incense, I memorized the multiplication tables. On the second day, I had no problem with multiplication. On the third day, I fully understood the division formula.
However, this boy had an extremely cold temperament. Apart from arithmetic issues, Chu Qing could not find any other topic to talk about to deepen his feelings.
He originally wanted to fool around and quickly go back to the household department to check the accounts, but Chang Laoer's comprehension and learning ability were too scary, so Chu Qing had to start preparing teaching materials.
On this day, Chu Qing just opened the door of the Yangyi Hall. He still didn't see the prince, but there was another kid, the little boy Nangong Shou who he met when he came here for the first time.
Changxian was still so polite. He stood up, gave a slight salute, and called out, "Mr."
The same goes for Nangong Shou: "Student Nangong Shou has met Mr. Chu."
"Who are you?"
"Student Nangong Shou."
"Yes, I know your name. I'm asking who you are."
"The student's name is Nangong Shou." Nangong Shou looked at Chu Qing, somewhat confused.
Chu Qing found that this boy named Nangong Shou was not good at all. Just talking about your name is of no use. You have to say who your father is, who your relatives are, what rank your official position is, whether your name is good or not, etc. , if you don’t tell me, how can I be sure whether I should teach you carefully or not.
After thinking for a while, Chu Qing asked: "How did you come to the palace middle school to do arithmetic?"
"The student doesn't understand what sir means."
"I'm just asking you whether you came on foot, in a sedan, or on horseback, or in a carriage. Is the sedan big? What's the make of the carriage? No, what kind of horse? Do you understand what I'm asking?"
Nangong Shou didn't understand, but he still said honestly: "Students come here on foot."
Chu Qing put the ruler on the table and said, "Class."
As soon as he said he came on foot, Chu Qing completely lost interest in this little guy named Nangong Shou.
In the past few days, I have heard that the two princes have nothing to do all day long. They just study and study. Sometimes they will come with a few "accompanying students". These accompanying children may not be the sons of high-ranking officials, but may also be the children of some famous Confucian scholars. .
Chu Qing is a relatively dedicated and honest person, but as long as he pays attention to the second prince, there is no need for others.
Shuashuashua wrote a few calculation formulas and threw them in front of Changxian, asking him to do the calculations by himself.
Nangong Shou turned his head and glanced at the formula in front of Changxian, as if reading a heavenly book, and then looked at Chu Qing pitifully.
"Mr. Chu, students... what should students do?"
Chu Qing shrugged: "Let him check it."
"But the students can't understand it."
"Why can't you understand?"
"Because students, students haven't learned arithmetic."
"No." Chu Qing waved his fingers: "It's because you don't have enough understanding. If you had enough, you would understand it just by looking at it."
"That's it." Nangong Shou narrowed his eyes and looked at the formula that was like a book from heaven.
You can tell by looking at this kid's appearance that he probably thinks he has a high level of "understanding".
Chu Qing yawned, opened the door and stood outside.
When I came to the palace just now, it was very unusual. I saw many eunuchs and imperial doctors moving things into Taowu Hall. I didn't know what happened.
I saw a familiar figure, Prince You led his general Tong Gui, who was shouting and giving directions.
Chu Qing walked over quickly: "General Tong."
Tong Gui turned his head, with a smile on his tired face: "It's Brother Chu."
Tong Gui was very enthusiastic, and he cupped his hands and continued: "A few days ago, I heard that Brother Chu came to the palace to teach, but I have to guard His Highness the Crown Prince all day long, and I haven't had time to catch up with my brother yet."
"It's easy to talk about." Chu Qing pointed to the eunuchs who were moving things and asked, "What's going on? Which of the nobles in the palace wants to move?"
"It's His Highness the Crown Prince. In the past few days, Your Highness..." Tong Gui hesitated for a moment: "Brother, I have something to ask of you."
"In our relationship, we don't need anything. As long as we don't lend money or let me do things, we can talk about anything."
Tong Gui blinked.
If you don’t want money and don’t get things done, then you’re asking for nothing.
Chu Qing looked wary: "It can't really be a loan, right?"
"Not really, I just want to ask brother if you have any stories to tell?"
Chu Qing couldn't laugh or cry: "It was so mysterious, I thought it was something."
Tong Gui laughed: "That's it."
Chu Qing: "No."
Tong Gui: “…”
"It's okay. I'm going back to class."
Chu Qing found that this guy was simply sick. You, a guard in the East Palace, listened to nonsense stories every day.
"Oh, Brother Chu, think about it, brothers have been thinking hard these days and made up a lot of things, and His Highness the Crown Prince is not satisfied."
"You made up stories to tell the prince?"
"Yes, otherwise, Your Highness will not be able to sleep well."
Chu Qing raised his eyebrows and looked at Tong Gui with slight contempt.
He hates flatterers the most.
Only between peers is naked hatred.
Tong Gui noticed Chu Qing's eyes, smiled bitterly, and lowered his voice and said: "Originally, I shouldn't tell you about this matter. The prince's illness has worsened a little in the past few days. At night, it is difficult to sleep peacefully. It's fine these days, I fall asleep while listening to stories, but without stories these days, sometimes I can't fall asleep at midnight."
"You are still listening to bedtime stories at such an old age?"
"I didn't have this habit before, but somehow, my body is getting..."
Not daring to continue talking, Tong Gui smiled and said: "Your Majesty was also extremely worried and asked the prince to move to Taowu Hall, saying that Taowu Hall is more comfortable."
Chu Qing was happy.
It seemed that the emperor was very satisfied with the house he built. He slept well. When he saw that his son was not sleeping well, he asked his elder son to move in.
"If you can't sleep, it's probably because you're energetic. It has nothing to do with whether you listen to the story or not."
Just when Chu Qing was about to impart the parenting experience he had heard from hearsay, Changxian came out with the calculated straw paper.
Tong Gui bowed and called His Highness, but his tone was a little cold.
"General Tong." Chang Xian nodded slightly, and then handed the papyrus to Chu Qing: "The student is done."
Chu Qing glanced at it and nodded: "One hundred points, I'll give you a little red flower."
Changxian looked at Tong Gui with concern on his face: "Brother Huang... how is he?"
"I don't know what will happen next."
"General Tong, I know that the emperor does not allow me to inquire about his condition, but..."
"Your Highness, don't embarrass the general."
"Okay, if you don't tell me, I will know it, so go ahead and take care of your brother with all your heart."
Tong Gui saluted again and left in a hurry.
Chu Qing finally asked out of curiosity: "Your Highness, you and the prince are not on good terms?"
With the contact with Changxian during this period of time, Chu Qing found that although the second prince had a cold temper, he had no airs, so he didn't think much and asked directly.
"Student..." Changxian looked lonely, shook his head, and after a moment of silence, asked: "Mr. Chu, are you an only son?"
"What, I can understand what you mean, but when your Highness says the word "only son" in the future, please pronounce it three times instead of four times."
Chu Qing found that people in Changjing all had accents. It was also the same when he went to Jufuzhai before. The guy called the uncle to spare his life, and the uncle's word "ye" was pronounced four times instead of two times.
