"I wonder what His Highness the Crown Prince wants?" Wang Shouren asked cautiously.
Zhu Houzhao chuckled: "This Teacher Yang likes to show off his knowledge the most. I don't have enough knowledge and I am no match for him now. Please help me to suppress his arrogance."
Wang Shouren: "..."
Are you kidding me?
This Teacher Yang, he has done some research, passed the imperial examination at the age of twelve, and won the Jinshi at the age of nineteen. What kind of talent is this?
Definitely a well-educated person!
It is not an easy task to stump this Yang prodigy.
To say the least, even if you succeed, it will not do you any good.
"Sorry, Your Highness, the education I received does not support me to do this." Wang Shouren said seriously, "Your Highness, you should put your studies first."
"Isn't it?" Zhu Houzhao said with a bored look on his face, "Are you scared?"
"It's not that I'm afraid."
"What is that?" Zhu Houzhao asked, "Do you feel you are not as knowledgeable as him?"
"His Highness said so... I guess so."
Zhu Houzhao frowned: "Isn't your father the champion?"
Wang Shouren sneered and said: "Your Highness, you also said that my father was the number one scholar, but I was not the number one scholar. To be honest, I failed the exam twice."
Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was not arrogant and childish, Wang Shouren relaxed and spoke more casually.
"You failed the exam twice, but you can still be my prince's companion..." Zhu Houzhao's big eyes were full of suspicion, "You didn't come through the back door, did you?"
"I..." Wang Shouren's old face turned red: He is such an accurate judge of people!
At the embarrassing moment, Yang Tinghe came to the rescue in time.
As usual, he walked in with lesson preparation materials and stood in front of the desk. He was just like the teachers of later generations, except for a pair of glasses.
At this time, Yang Tinghe noticed Wang Shouren.
Wang Shouren stood up and introduced himself: "Student Wang Shouren, in compliance with the emperor's order, I will be the prince's companion."
"Is he the son of King Wang Hua?"
"Yes, yes." Zhu Houzhao answered quickly, "His father is the number one scholar and is very knowledgeable."
Wang Shouren frowned slightly, with a vague premonition.
The next moment, the premonition became reality.
Zhu Houzhao said: "Wang Bandu doesn't really approve of your knowledge and wants to test you."
Wang Shouren: "..."
If this was a child from an ordinary family, he would definitely yell at him, but this is the prince, so he can't even be criticized, let alone beaten.
He is just a reading companion, not the prince's teacher.
"Haha... Your Highness is joking."
"Who's kidding? Didn't you say that just now?" Zhu Houzhao is used to acting, just like the real thing. "Didn't you say you wanted to give him a match?"
"Have I ever..."
"You said it." Zhu Houzhao, the eunuch waiting at the door, said, "Zhang Yong, did he say it?"
"I told you." Zhang Yong said hurriedly, "I heard it truly and truly. You can't be wrong."
Let me just say, children are the most uncontrollable... Wang Shouren looked helpless.
Yang Tinghe chuckled and said, "Okay, let's start class."
He couldn't see that this was simply a play directed and performed by the little prince himself, with the purpose of letting him "fight" with Wang Shouren, so that he could be lazy and slippery.
Seeing that Yang Tinghe refused to be fooled, Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyes and said, "Teacher Yang, don't you want to see the talent of the son of the number one scholar?"
"Your Highness is joking. Master Yang's knowledge is so profound, how can I compare with it? It's better to remain invisible."
As a result, Yang Tinghe felt embarrassed and smiled modestly: "Young Master Wang is so complimentary, why don't we just meet a couple."
He looked at Zhu Houzhao and said, "Your Highness, after this confrontation, you must have a good class."
"Deal." Zhu Houzhao immediately looked like a crowd eating melons, his little face was rippling with happiness, waiting for a good show, and he did not forget to tell him, "Teacher Yang is very knowledgeable, you must come up with a difficult one, otherwise it will not count."
Yang Tinghe smiled faintly and said confidently: "Young Master Wang, it's okay to go out."
Seeing how confident he was, Wang Shouren also put away his courtesy and immediately said:
"Carrying a tin pot while swimming in the West Lake, the tin pot falls into the West Lake. I feel sorry for the tin pot."
Yang Tinghe was stunned for a moment, and then his face turned dark.
No, are you really rude?
Seeing his dark face, Wang Shouren felt a little embarrassed. This pair has been around for a long time, but few people can match them. Even if they do, most of them lack artistic conception.
For example: Li Qing's study of physics...
Zhu Houzhao was even happier. This was the first time he saw Yang Tinghe look embarrassed.
Gong Huo said humbly, "No way, no way, Teacher Yang, you can't be sorry, right?"
Yang Tinghe: "..."
After pondering for a long time, Yang Tinghe suddenly thought of his precious son, and his heart suddenly settled. He stroked his beard and said:
"When a family member meets Jiazi, a family member will be added to the family. When a family member meets a family member, a family member will be blessed with good wealth."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Wang Shouren and asked nonchalantly: "Is he right?"
"That's right." Wang Shouren nodded, cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Yang is talented and knowledgeable, and the junior admires him."
"Hey, Mr. Wang is so polite." Yang Tinghe was also a little proud and couldn't help but smile.
"Hahahahaha...that's right."
Hearty laughter sounded.
The next moment, Zhu Jianshen was supported by Li Qing and walked in with a cane in his other hand.
"The humble minister meets the Supreme Emperor."
"Common people see you..."
"No need," Zhu Jianshen waved his hands cheerfully and looked at Li Qing with a smile, "Divine Doctor Li, how does Yang Qing compare this couplet with 'Reading physics, like in the fog...'?"
The corners of Li Qing's mouth twitched and he said angrily: "Better."
"Just a little?"
"Um?"
"Um?"
"..." Li Qing had a dark face and comforted himself: Just let him go.
Zhu Jianshen was in a better mood and said with a smile: "It seems that Yang Qing's son is definitely outstanding and has great literary talent."
"Your Majesty has given you too much praise." Yang Tinghe smiled reservedly, "You are young, and older may not be better."
"So, he is a child prodigy..." Zhu Jianshen thought for a while and said loudly, "The father is a child prodigy, the son is a child prodigy, the child prodigy begets a child prodigy, the child is a prodigy with supernatural powers;
Hahaha...how is this pairing? "
"Excellent, wonderful..."
Yang Tinghe, Wang Shouren, and Zhu Houzhao all cheered, and even Zhang Yong outside the door flattered and whispered.
"Grandpa Huang is so powerful." Zhu Houzhao looked at him with admiration, "Grandpa Huang, why don't you teach me?"
Zhu Jianshen pinched the eldest grandson's face and scolded him with a smile: "Do you want me to teach you? You just want to be lazy!"
"No, my grandson simply thinks that Grandpa Huang is more knowledgeable." Zhu Houzhao said while looking for theoretical support, "Teacher Yang, what do you think?"
"The Emperor is wise, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise." Yang Tinghe agreed, and his political stance must be clear.
Zhu Jianshen just smiled, touched Zhu Houzhao's little head and said, "Grandpa came here just to see if you bullied Mr. Wang."
"Why would my grandson bully his classmates?" Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "Isn't that right, classmate Wang?"
"Ah, yes, yes." Wang Shouren nodded and stared at Li Qing helplessly.
Li Qing turned his head and pretended not to see.
Anyway, I'm here too, and I've even roped in the Supreme Emperor to calm things down for you. I'm extremely benevolent and righteous. As for the little prince... I'll leave it to you. Come on, I'm optimistic about you!
You didn't even look at me, but you still had the nerve to say...Wang Shouren was slanderous.
After joking for a while, Zhu Jianshen drew a pie for each of Yang Tinghe and Wang Shouren, and then left with Li Qing satisfied.
…
Royal Garden.
The two of them were sitting on the stone steps of the retaining wall in front of the flower garden, chatting.
"Sir, is Wang Shouren really good?"
"Of course." Li Qing smiled, "Please trust my vision."
Zhu Jian sighed deeply and nodded slightly: "I can't see the specifics, but you have to watch carefully. If it works, you can continue to let him be your companion. If it doesn't work, you have to replace him in time;
Civil servants often say: The crown prince is the foundation of the country. This is not wrong. The education of the prince is a major matter and there is no room for sloppiness. "
"Don't worry, I know what's going on." Li Qing nodded.
Zhu Jianshen asked: "By the way, about the project...how long do you plan to implement it after I leave?"
"Construction will start within a year." Li Qing said, "I want to go to Jiaozhi first, and I will follow you when I get back."
"Well, that's fine, I'm not in a hurry." Zhu Jianshen moved his arms and legs, "Do you think I can still celebrate the New Year? It's not the Mid-Autumn Festival yet, and I feel increasingly powerless."
"It's not all because of your illness. The amount of ancestor worship activities this time was too great. Which of the six ministers and nine ministers didn't almost lose half of their lives? Relax." Li Qing said, "I can't guarantee how long I can let you live, but I guarantee that I will let you live longer." You have a happy reunion year.”
Zhu Jianshen smiled easily, "If so, thank you."
"Are you telling me this?" Li Qing laughed, "Okay, let's go back to Changle Palace and rest. Wanqing has also recovered. I will bring her here tomorrow."
"Is she much better when she comes back this time?" Zhu Jianshen asked.
Li Qing smiled and nodded: "Much better."
"Haha... That's good." Zhu Jianshen was helped up by Li Qing and walked towards Changle Palace, "By the way, when I mentioned the child prodigy, I remembered the talented man I met when I traveled to Jiangnan. His name was Tang. Tang What's coming?"
"Tang Yin, courtesy name Bohu."
"Yes, Tang Bohu." Zhu Jianshen said with a smile, "We were making a bet back then. You bet on Wang Shouren and I bet on Tang Bohu. Now it is known that Wang Shouren did not win Jieyuan. If I have time to go to Jiangnan in the future and find out, I think I can win. .”
Li Qing laughed: "If you really want to know, just send someone to inquire about it, why bother?"
"Huh? This is different."
"How is it different? Wouldn't it be better to know in advance? When I have time, you will... ugh." Li Qing smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Zhu Jianshen smiled softly and said, "This will help you remember me longer!"
"When the time comes, I'll give you a treat that will make you miss someone else. It won't hurt you to death." He hummed, "To get revenge for 'bullying me too much'!"
"...What do you think that is?" Li Qing suddenly pointed to the horizon.
"What?" Zhu Jianshen looked around, but found nothing.
"Didn't you see Taizu waving to you?"
"..."
~
Zhu Jianshen was in a very good mood. When he returned to Changle Palace, he summoned the Zhou family, Ji family, and Shao family; mother, son, mother-in-law, and daughter-in-law made Wanbing strips...
The whole family was happy, but Li Qing had no interest in staying around, so he simply went back.
