Cui Lin's words were so harsh that the courtiers over there looked over, and many couldn't help but frown.
Qian Baokun looked at Tang Ning with some worry, fearing that she wouldn't be able to cope with the aristocratic family's troubles, but he didn't expect that the petite girl didn't feel angry at all.
"What Cui Shangshu said is that Rongsheng Academy is not as good as the Cui family. When my brother and I were planning to build the academy, we did not want it to be too luxurious. We only wanted to provide a place for those students from poor families to study. I thought I could open the hospital early and benefit the whole world, but I didn’t worry too much.”
Tang Ning felt a little embarrassed when he said this: "I didn't get much money when I left the Song family, and my brother also invested most of his wealth in it. If it weren't for His Majesty's decree, allowing Yun Jing to help, this academy would probably not be what it is today. appearance."
She lowered her eyes sadly as she spoke, her tone full of guilt.
"If the academy is too shabby, I will wait for the money I earn in the future to find someone to repair it..."
"enough!"
The old man standing with Cao Dejiang over there turned cold when he saw the little girl hanging her head and looking guilty.
"Who said this place is simple? The academy is a place for learning, not a place for comparison. It has tile eaves to cover the body, and the study building is already very good."
"What's more, it doesn't matter if it's really simple. A motivated person can work tirelessly even in a thatched hut. That ignorant fool who is placed in a golden hut can only learn a little bit."
"Those who seek education value what they can learn and who they learn from in person. The Lord of Yiyang County and Governor Xiao are already doing a good deed by planning to build the academy. Only those who are gossipy and have no morals will criticize them!"
Cao Dejiang also said warmly: "What Mr. Ding said is that for those who want to learn, it is a great benefit to have a place where they can find three or five classmates and be taught by famous teachers."
Fu Laiqing had long disliked the people of the aristocratic family, and mingled among the courtiers and said coolly: "It's easy for Cui Shangshu to say. This Rongsheng Academy has almost emptied the entire wealth of Yiyang County Lord and Governor Xiao. It's amazing to be able to build it like this." It’s not easy, Cui Shangshu thinks it’s simple, so it’s better to open the door to the Cui family’s studies so that other students can come in and see how rich the Cui family is.”
The Qingliu courtiers also frowned and spoke. Although they did not express sarcasm as bluntly as the young man Fu Laiqing, they only comforted the guilt-ridden Tang Ning, but the sarcasm in their words made Cui Lin's face livid.
Cui Lin glared at Song Tangning angrily.
He just said one thing, how could he have stirred up a hornet's nest? !
Lu Chongyuan's eyes couldn't help but deepen when he looked at the little girl who had provoked everyone's anger by picking Cui Lin up with just a few words.
There was a hint of smile in Feng Qiuli's eyes, and she frowned when she spoke: "Mr. Cui just sighed casually, without any other thoughts. Knowing that Rongsheng Academy is opening today, Gong Cui and I prepared a small gift."
The person behind him quickly came forward with a long brocade box, and Hang Li stepped forward to take it.
Tang Ning glanced at it and said softly: "It cost Mr. Feng and Cui Shangshu a lot of money. When I turn around, I will exchange their gifts into silver and have people strengthen the academy to prevent the school building from being too crude and affecting students' ability to study. Tang Ning, please Those students would like to thank you both for your gift."
Feng Qiuli: "..."
Cui Lin: "..."
Qian Baokun, who was originally worried, shook his shoulders. Looking at Cui Lin's old face as black as the bottom of a pot, he almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
The corners of the mouths of the surrounding courtiers twitched.
The venomous tongue of the Yiyang County Lord reminded them of Xiao Yan inexplicably.
The old man from the Cui family got angry and saw him go away with a dark face. Tang Ning turned to look at Lu Chongyuan: "Speaking of which, Rongsheng Academy was built thanks to Lu Zhongshu's donation of books that day. I heard that Lu Zhongshu was ill a few days ago. , the Lu family has had many changes, and Tang Ning is still worried that you won’t be able to come today.”
Lu Chongyuan listened to the sarcasm in her words and looked at it calmly: "Mr. Lao is concerned about me. The Lu family has gone through many years of ups and downs and has seen many villains causing trouble. Although I am old, I can't be hurt by those mean tricks. Today is the great joy of the academy. I Naturally, I will come to congratulate you.”
Tang Ning didn't seem to hear the sarcasm in his words, and spoke softly: "What Lu Zhongshu said is that sneaky villains, despicable and shameless people, who do immoral and despicable things, how can they bring disaster to the Lu family?"
"Lu Zhongshu has always been upright and selfless, and he can carry out righteous actions to kill relatives. I heard that even the evidence of Lu Langling's crime was reported by Lu Zhongshu, so that he can be executed soon and justice can be given to those wronged souls in the Caoliang case. The Lu family will be safe and sound with you sitting here. Tang Ning is worrying too much."
Even though Lu Chongyuan was thinking deeply, the smile in her words made his face turn cold.
Lu Qin's face was even more gloomy, and he could barely conceal his murderous intent.
Cao Dejiang couldn't help but frowned. He didn't understand what Song Tangning was doing by provoking the Lu family and his son. In Lu Zhao's case, he was sentenced to death. Lu Chongyuan abandoned his car to protect the commander and sent his eldest son to die with his own hands. It was undoubtedly his fault.
Seeing the sinister expressions on the Lu family's father and son's faces, and those in the aristocratic family looking at him angrily, Cao Dejiang subconsciously took half a step forward and stood beside Tang Ning.
"Master Yiyang County, it's getting late. Is it time to hang a plaque?"
Tang Ning said softly: "There are still people who haven't arrived yet, please wait a moment."
Anyone else?
Not to mention that Cao Dejiang was puzzled, the courtiers also looked puzzled. Now most of the Qingliu in Chaozhong had arrived, and Lu Chongyuan and the others from the aristocratic family had also arrived. Who was the Lord of Yiyang County waiting for? Could it be Xiao Yan? Someone was just guessing when they suddenly heard a commotion outside the academy, as if something had happened.
After a while, a voice came in.
"Your Majesty is here!"
Everyone inside was shocked. No one expected that Emperor An would come. Everyone quickly followed Tang Ning and walked out quickly. They saw that the academy was surrounded by the forbidden army. The onlookers who were originally guarding the outside were Both the students and the students were kneeling on the ground.
The bright yellow car drove slowly from the crowd, the curtains with dragon brocade patterns were rolled up, and tulle hung on both sides. Sitting inside was the majestic Emperor An in a dragon robe, while Xiao Yan was riding a horse in purple brocade. On horseback, leading the black-armored guards beside the driver.
"Kowtow to your majesty, long live your majesty!"
The ministers quickly knelt down to salute, and Tang Ning also leaned down.
Emperor An was in a good mood today. He waited for the carriage to stop and was helped down by Xiao Yan before he raised his voice and said, "Everyone, get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Everyone stood up to thank him, and the faces of the common people and students outside became more and more excited after they stood up.
I thought it would be a big deal for so many courtiers to come to Rongsheng Academy, but I didn’t expect that even His Majesty would come. They didn’t dare to look directly at the holy face, and they were also afraid to follow the palace guards holding swords around them. The guard was very excited.
Those students who were still worried at first had already put their previous doubts aside and wished they could enter Rongsheng Academy immediately.
Emperor An walked closer and glanced at the courtiers: "You all came in good order."
Cao Dejiang said warmly: "I am all invited by the Lord of Yiyang County to do something that will benefit students all over the world. I am willing to do my part."
When Emperor An heard this, his eyes fell on Tang Ning: "Since you have invited these people, why do you still think of inviting me over?"
Tang Ning knelt down and said respectfully: "Gong Cao and others are role models for students, but His Majesty is their monarch. Those who enter the academy end up with the same goal. They all serve the country, the people and the world. Since ancient times, people have learned literature and martial arts, and their goods are as good as those of the emperor's family." It is said that Rongsheng Academy was founded because of Your Majesty."
"Without Your Majesty's benevolence, the academy would not have been established. Students all over the world should be grateful to Your Majesty. Tang Ning did not want the world to misunderstand, so he boldly invited Your Majesty to come."
An Di lowered his eyes and looked at the little girl kneeling on the ground. He saw that her back was straight and she looked calm, but her face was extremely tense, her hands were unconsciously grabbing her sleeves, and her lips were slightly white and she looked extremely nervous.
He found it interesting that the granddaughter of the Rong family was much more flexible than Rong Qian'an.
But at the end of the day, she's just a little girl.
Emperor An gave a rare smile of tolerance: "You are interested, get up."
