"Yes, Master Su."
After receiving Su Jingdao's approval, Zhu Xi was extremely excited.
After not studying with Su Jing for such a long time, he missed Su Jing very much.
"Come, let me clear up these doubts for you first."
Su Jing said with a smile.
Su Jing actually liked Zhu Ju even more.
Because Zhu Ju is more pure, his desire for exploration and curiosity that is completely immersed in knowledge are the qualities necessary to become a master.
Zhu Biao, on the other hand, has always been thinking about the people and always has a broad sentiment.
Of course, this is not to say that this is wrong, but in science, only through purity can greater progress be made.
Naturally, when Su Jing realized Zhu Biao's identity as the prince, he said nothing more.
As the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he was destined not to devote all his energy to science.
Understanding is one thing, but at the same time, in terms of teaching, Su Jing also subconsciously favored Zhu Ju.
In his memory, the fifth prince Zhu Rui had survived the Jingnan War and died of his old age.
This is a good thing, because in science, life span is also very important.
After explaining to Zhu Rui for almost an hour, Su Jing finally breathed a sigh of relief and calmed down.
Soon it was time for dinner.
In the hall, there is still the warm scene of the three masters and apprentices eating together.
Zhu Biao and Zhu Rui sat on the left and right sides of Su Jing, very well-behaved.
If the officials of the Ming Dynasty saw this, they might have to reprimand Su Jing for his behavior.
Even if Su Jing is Ren Yuanbo, Zhu Biao is the prince.
It is disrespectful to sit at the same table with the prince and sit on the throne of honor.
Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang's orders in Niu Mansion were very strict.
Without Zhu Yuanzhang's approval, it would be impossible for any official to enter Niu Mansion.
Even if Su Jing goes out and wanders around Yingtian Mansion, even if the officials want to create a chance encounter, there is no chance.
Before Su Jing officially entered the court, Zhu Yuanzhang would not allow officials to have private contact with Su Jing that he did not know about.
"Niu Su, have you been at the Agricultural College these days?"
Su Jing asked Zhu Ju while eating.
"Well, now the Agricultural College has a sun glass room, and it can do many experiments that could not be done before."
Zhu Rui replied.
Neither of them mentioned the issue of identity. Su Jing did it on purpose, but Zhu Ru didn't care.
It looks harmonious, just like when everything was in harmony with Lishui County.
But for Zhu Biao, this is not the case.
Zhu Ju has no burden or pressure, and still plays the role of a good student, studying hard and asking for advice seriously.
Zhu Biao can't.
He is the prince, and he also knows that Su Jing already knows his identity.
Even though it was not stated clearly, the exposure of this identity still made Zhu Biao very uncomfortable.
The most obvious manifestation is that Zhu Biao's appetite for meals has dropped a lot.
"Niu Yi, what's wrong? Isn't this food delicious? It tastes delicious to me!"
Su Jing turned to look at Zhu Biao and said.
"Oh...Master Su, the student is not very hungry."
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment and replied immediately.
But the next second.
Gu...
Zhu Biao's stomach screamed.
Just because you have no appetite doesn't mean your stomach won't growl.
Zhu Biao's face suddenly became a little embarrassed.
Su Jing smiled and said: "People are like iron, and food is like steel. If you don't eat one meal, you will feel hungry. I taught you this earlier, have you forgotten?"
"I didn't forget!"
Zhu Biao replied immediately, and took a big mouthful of food as he spoke.
"That's right. No matter what happens, filling one's stomach is the first priority. You must know that in today's world, having a full stomach is still a lifelong pursuit for many people."
Su Jing nodded and continued to eat.
Not long after, the three masters and apprentices finished their dinner.
In this Niu Mansion, there are many servants, so there is no need for Su Jing or Zhu Biao and Zhu Ru to do things like clearing the dishes.
Therefore, the time after dinner suddenly became more relaxed.
"Niu Su, you go read a book first, and I'll talk to your elder brother."
Su Jing said to Zhu Biao that he could already tell that Zhu Biao was in a bad mental state tonight.
"Yes, Master Su."
Zhu Ru nodded immediately, turned around and went to his room.
Su Jing said to Zhu Biao: "Go and talk in the yard."
Zhu Biao nodded and followed Su Jing into the courtyard.
Su Jing walked casually. The yard of Niu Mansion was really not small. It not only had a rockery but also a pond. Goldfish were constantly swimming in the pond. The food box was on the stone table beside it.
Su Jing grabbed a handful of fish food and threw it into the pond bit by bit.
The goldfish immediately gathered under Su Jing's body, all eagerly waiting to be fed.
“It’s so pleasant!”
Su Jing looked at the goldfish, then scanned the surrounding garden scenery, and sighed.
Zhu Biao on the side had no intention of appreciating anything at all. He followed Su Jing with a solemn expression.
"Relax, Niu Yi."
Su Jing reached out and handed a handful of fish food to Zhu Biao: "You come and feed the fish too."
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, then took the fish food and said: "Yes, Master Su."
Then he started spreading fish food. Compared with Su Jing's casualness, Zhu Biao was very stylized.
A large handful of fish food was all scattered in just a minute or two.
Su Jing shook her head and said: "Niu Yi, why are you so upset? This is not how you feed the fish."
Zhu Biao was silent for a moment and said: "Master Su, the student doesn't know how to tell Master Su. In fact, the student is..."
"Hey, hey, stop it!"
Zhu Biao was about to confess, but Su Jing interrupted him directly.
This puzzled Zhu Biao. His father, Zhu Yuanzhang, asked him not to confess. However, during the meal, Zhu Biao thought for a long time and felt that it would be better to tell the truth.
But after finally building up his mentality, Su Jing had already interrupted him as soon as he said a word.
Su Jing continued: "If you don't know what to say, just don't say it. The two of us, master and disciple, are master and disciple. There is no need to put pressure on yourself. I am your teacher and you are my student. It is as simple as that. As for your father's Thoughts, that’s his business, not yours.”
Zhu Biao wanted to reveal the identity of the prince, but Su Jing would not agree.
This is a game between him and Zhu Yuanzhang. If Zhu Biao messes up, whose fault will it be?
Definitely not!
But it wasn't just for this reason. He really didn't want his identity relationship with Zhu Biao to change.
Now, separated by a layer of window paper, we still maintain the original relationship, which is pretty good.
Although it is said that there will be a day when it is exposed, at least one more day is one day.
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing, still confused.
He knew very well that Su Jing already knew the identity of his prince.
He didn't know when Su Jing started to doubt, but when he was in front of Jia Shaozu, the magistrate of Laizhou Prefecture, Su Jing was probably sure.
But, since you know it, why don't you let yourself say it?
"If you can't figure it out, don't think about it. I said, you are still my student. Don't you want to continue to be my student like this?"
Su Jing said lightly.
Zhu Biao immediately said: "Of course I do! The student wants to follow Master Su like this!"
When I think about the time when I really study with Su Jing as the prince, it will definitely not be the same as it is now.
It's better now!
"That's okay, just be my student."
Su Jing said with a smile, picked up another handful of fish food and started feeding it.
Zhu Biao asked: "Master Su, do you still remember the bet you made with your student when you first left Laizhou Prefecture a year ago?"
The identity of the prince is not exposed, but it does not mean that the orders of his father Zhu Yuanzhang will not be carried out.
Su Jing thought for a while and said: "Oh, you said what happened to Ru Rui at that time, of course I remember it."
"Master Su just remembers it. If that official has been promoted now, will Master Su fulfill the promise he made at that time?"
Zhu Biao asked again.
The promise at that time was that Su Jing promised Zhu Biao to enter the court!
Su Jing's hand that was throwing fish food stopped for a moment, but soon returned to normal: "Of course it can be fulfilled, but I have to see it with my own eyes."
It was Su Jing's unintentional move at the time, and he didn't think too much about it.
This is just a rough expectation of the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, because Su Jing's knowledge of the history of the Ming Dynasty shows that in the early years of Hongwu, the officials of the Ming Dynasty changed very frequently.
Upper-level officials are transferred back and forth, while lower-level officials are basically unlucky, and very few end up well.
Therefore, Su Jing made the unintentional remarks at that time.
But the high probability doesn't mean everything. Maybe that person is the chosen one.
Su Jing knew without even thinking that Zhu Yuanzhang must have asked Zhu Biao to mention this matter.
But you can't deny what you said.
After all, Zhu Biao in front of him is also the prince of Ming Dynasty.
"Well, Master Su, if the students have any news, they will take Master Su with them to see it."
Zhu Biao nodded, his eyes unusually firm.
He knew that with his father Zhu Yuanzhang's order, this matter would be done quickly.
Maybe, there will be news in the evening.
"Okay, let's take a look then."
Su Jing nodded, her face calm, but she was actually a little uneasy inside.
…
The news that Su Jing settled in Yingtian soon reached the ears of all the officials in the Ming Dynasty.
This has already reached Yingtian Mansion. It will be difficult to suppress Su Jing's whereabouts. Zhu Yuanzhang did not deliberately block the news.
It would be better if officials were prohibited from meeting directly.
The Duke's Mansion of the State of Wei.
Xu Da had just returned from Chang Yuchun's residence, and the Northern Expedition was about to begin. The two of them divided their forces into two groups and acted together.
The battle situation on both sides is very important. Xu Da must hold off Wang Baobao, otherwise Wang Baobao will go back to help, and Chang Yuchun will immediately change from running thousands of miles to being attacked from both sides.
Chang Yuchun's mission to pursue Emperor Yuan Shun was also very important. If he could not win quickly and waited until Wang Baobao stabilized the situation and retreated while fighting, Xu Da would also lose the chance of victory.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked the two men to take charge of each other and adopt a two-pronged approach, which was very thoughtful.
Xu Da and Chang Yuchun have been working together for many years. They trust each other and are familiar with each other's tactics. When they work together, they have a better understanding and a more accurate grasp of the battle situation.
"Father, has Mr. Su come to Yingtian?"
As soon as Xu Miaoyun saw Xu Da, she immediately wrapped her around and asked.
Xu Da was stunned and said, "Yes, Miaoyun, you are very well informed."
Xu Miaoyun's level of concern for Su Jing has aroused Xu Da's vigilance.
Although Xu Miaoyun is still young now, what about five years from now and ten years from now?
Su Jing is not that old. It is not unusual for this man to have a young wife in the Ming Dynasty.
Xu Da was not picky about Su Jing's abilities and status.
He used to be a businessman, but now he is different. He has been granted the title of Ren Yuanbo.
But Xu Da knew very well about the situation in the court. Su Jing was now at the center of the storm, and his daughter could not have anything to do with Su Jing.
"Dad, my daughter will buy every issue of the Shubao Minbao. Although His Majesty did not specify the identity of Mr. Su, this Uncle Renyuan must be Mr. Su, right? Since Mr. Su has been granted the title of Uncle Renyuan, then he There is no reason not to be in Yingtian."
Xu Miaoyun made a precise analysis, with a proud smile on her face.
Xu Da nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Su is indeed in Yingtian now, but Miaoyun, don't think about going to see Mr. Su."
As soon as these words came out, Xu Miaoyun suddenly became unhappy.
"Why? Dad, Mr. Su, if he is not Uncle Renyuan now, he is already an earl. It is okay for my daughter to see him, right?"
Xu Miaoyun asked puzzledly.
To say that Xu Miaoyun has much love for Su Jing, it is definitely not true.
Xu Miaoyun was only a few years old at this time, and she had no affection for children at all.
But as a female student, Xu Miaoyun is an admirer of wisdom.
Xu Miaoyun admired the wisdom displayed by Su Jing.
Especially since Su Jing is still so young, she completely conforms to Xu Miaoyun's imagination of that kind of wise man.
As for girls, it goes without saying that they have a preference for young men and old men.
Xu Da said solemnly: "Now Mr. Su, your Majesty strictly prohibits any official from asking for an audience in private. Even if you are my daughter, you cannot go."
Xu Da directly quoted Zhu Yuanzhang's order because he knew that reasoning on his own was of no use.
"Your Majesty's order, really?"
Xu Miaoyun was a little surprised and said doubtfully.
Xu Da replied: "Of course it's true. Dad won't lie to you about this kind of thing. Just stay at home with peace of mind."
Xu Miaoyun frowned and said, "Then can I go and beg Your Majesty?"
If you can't meet Su Jing in private, just tell Zhu Yuanzhang first.
"Miaoyun!"
Xu Da said with a straight face: "Why do you insist on seeing Su Jing? You analyzed this situation with dad last time, and it is the right thing to do nothing! Dad tells you, you can't be stupid!"
As soon as Xu Da said this, Xu Miaoyun also realized what his father meant.
She immediately explained: "Dad, you are overthinking. I respect Mr. Su as much as a student respects a teacher. I have no other ideas. Your worries are completely unnecessary."
"It better be this way!"
Xu Da said in a deep voice: "There are still some unresolved matters between Su Jing and His Majesty. Please don't interfere now. The situation may change."
As Zhu Yuanzhang's good brother, Xu Da had long sensed something was wrong with Zhu Yuanzhang's various behaviors.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Su Jing definitely did not reach an agreement.
Otherwise, how could a good Uncle Renyuan not even be able to meet with hundreds of officials?
(End of chapter)
