Chapter 1017： Fame and fortune confuse people's hearts

Chapter 1017: Fame and fortune confuse people’s hearts

Lao Li picked up the chopsticks in his hands and finally understood the purpose of Mr. Zhou's banquet today.

Luo'an Academy has a great reputation and is full of peaches and plums all over the world. It stands to reason that Dean Zhou should not have such thoughts anymore...

"Yes, Dean Zhou, I've heard about it too. Many great scholars are interested, but the emperor has never made a choice." Li Laoer continued calmly.

Mr. Peng teaches in the academy and knows the thoughts of some deans, so he helped build the ladder.

“Presumably, the emperor wants to find a teacher for the second prince who has both talent and virtue, not just teaching lessons? That’s why he hasn’t made a decision yet.

"In my opinion, the dean can give it a try. We in Luo'an have trained so many officials for the court and many high school students over the years. In terms of qualifications, no one else can match the dean."

Sure enough, when Dean Zhou saw the smiling face, he waved his hands and shook his head, saying modestly, "Mr. Peng, you commend me. I am depressed in Luo'an and have not been around for many years. I am afraid that my ideas are old and I will not be able to teach the prince."

"What's more, this prince may have to inherit Tianwu. If something goes wrong, I will be Tianwu's sinner."

After saying that, he looked at Li Laoer.

Originally I thought that Li Laoer would just flatter him a few words and then help him test the emperor's tone.

In the end, Li Laoer only took the wine glass and took a sip without saying a word.

Looking at Li Laosan again, his mouth was even more like a clam shell. He held a chopstick in the steamed fish and slowly picked at the thorns, as if he didn't listen to what they were saying.

Dean Zhou frowned, feeling a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Mr. Peng was secretly worried, laughed dryly, and hurriedly helped to save the situation.

“Uncle, does the princess still live in the palace now? I heard that the emperor treats the princess as his own daughter and loves her very much.”

Li Laoer smiled faintly, nodded and said, "Yes, the princess is smart and intelligent, and the emperor likes her very much. The third princess also treats her as a biological sister."

Mr. Peng moved his mouth and didn’t know how to continue speaking.

Dean Zhou was a little embarrassed. After thinking about it, he put down his glass and said, "Uncle Li, our academy has a very close relationship with your family, and we have gotten along well over the years.

“Speaking of which, today’s matter is my fault. I want to be the husband of the second prince, and I want Uncle Li to help me find out. But I am afraid that Uncle Li will not agree and hurt this old face, so that’s why...

“If my uncle feels that I am not worthy of being the prince’s tutor, then I won’t bother you. Let’s just get together and chat today. How about that?”

Hearing that he was so frank and didn't look angry, Li Laoer said, "Dean Zhou, please step aside."

Dean Zhou was stunned for a moment, and his heart was filled with doubts.

He waved away the book boy and the boy, and asked the old servant to guard the door from a distance.

Li Laoer then said, "Dean Zhou is highly virtuous and respected, so he is naturally the disciple of the prince. However, dean Zhou has been in the academy all year round. He talks and laughs with scholars and has no ordinary people. He only interacts with literati, so his thoughts are not too simple. absolute sincerity.

“Who would have thought that the affairs of the court, like the changing winds and clouds, could be turned upside down in an instant. Today everyone is competing for the prince’s division, but maybe tomorrow everyone will be as useless as worn shoes!

"If Mr. Zhou believes in me, how about waiting for the dust to settle and the holy will to be clear before making plans?"

Dean Zhou and Mr. Peng were stunned for a long time, and finally looked at each other, feeling huge waves in their hearts.

Li Laoer's words were cryptic, but upon closer inspection, he didn't even say anything.

But they are not fools. They are obedient and listen to the sound. How could they fail to hear the deeper meaning?

 Could it be that if the second prince inherits Tianwu, something else will happen?

Or maybe the emperor is not satisfied with the second prince inheriting Tianwu?

Then to whom the emperor plans to pass Tianwu to, it can't be the Marquis of Xinting who is fighting abroad, right?

I’ve heard of people giving the throne to their younger brothers and nephews, but I’ve never heard of it being passed on to my cousin!

Seeing them like this, Li Laoer changed his topic and asked, "How about the camellia that I sent to the dean last time? Do you want me to take it back to Baiyuan Garden to maintain it for a while? "Camellia is delicate and needs a little sunshine and moisture. Different children may wither, so it is better to be careful and prudent when serving them. "

Dean Zhou's pupils shrank, he nodded slowly, and responded, "Yes, it's better to be careful and prudent. Then please trouble me, uncle, take it with you when you go back later, and help me take good care of it."

Li Laoer finally saw the smiling face and picked up the wine glass, "Here's to peace in this prosperous age."

“May the world be prosperous and peaceful.” Dean Zhou and Mr. Peng also raised their glasses, and of course Li Laosan, who was silent and smiling.

The few people exchanged words in a tacit understanding, talking about the naughty students in the academy, the new things in Xindu, and the melon fields in Broken Gold Beach.

By the time it was time to leave, the sun was already setting in the west.

Li Laoer and Li Laosan said goodbye and left Dean Zhou's yard. They didn't walk far when they happened to meet Mr. Tang who was strolling on the road.

The old gentleman's hair has turned very white after an illness, but he was taken good care of and his complexion looks good.

Li Lao Er and Li Lao San stopped, smiled and bowed, exchanged a few words and left.

Mr. Tang stood there, looking at the backs of the two brothers, with a bitter taste in his mouth.

It would be a lie to say that I have no regrets.

He was greedy for a moment and wanted to control his grandnephew and regain the honor of the family.

Who would have thought that his great-nephew refused to listen to his arrangements, offended the Li family, and lost a good disciple...

Get up early, Jiayin woke up to the sound of cicadas chirping, opened the window, looked at the wilting trees in the distance, and couldn't help but sigh.

Shui Ling and Shui Yun heard the commotion and brought a basin into the house to wait for their master to wash up.

While Shui Yun was combing her hair, Shui Ling went to pick out a set of aqua blue clothes and shouted, "Princess, please wear this outfit today, it will look refreshing."

Jiayin nodded obediently, Shuiyun quickly found some mutton-fat jade jewelry from the makeup box, and braided two strings of pearls into her braids.

With this arrangement, the good news is a bit more gentle and gentle than before.

Jiayin walked around in front of the mirror twice and was very satisfied, then ran to find the third princess to have breakfast.

The weather is hot, and no one has an appetite when it’s hot.

Shuiyun woke up early and made thin spring cakes, rolled them with sweet and sour fried potato shreds, a little Beijing sauce shredded pork, and paired them with golden millet porridge. It was very delicious.

The third princess and Jiayin ate two or three times before stopping. The third princess shouted with satisfaction, "Jiayin, when you leave the palace and go home, remember to leave Shuiyun for me. Oh, if you can't eat in the future, The food she cooks makes me feel like life is boring.”

Caiyun, who was waiting on the side, was startled. She subconsciously looked at Shuiyun, only to find that her face didn't change at all, she just smiled softly.

As expected, Jiayin rejected it immediately and responded, "Don't make this joke, Shuiyun and Shui Ling are both sisters who grew up with me since childhood, and they cannot be left to you!

“Besides, even if I’m crazy and agree, my grandma and my mother will beat me half to death when they come back!”

The third princess was not angry at all, she raised her hand and rolled out another piece of cake, "Then I'd better take a few more bites while I have the chance!"

Jiayin then smiled and said, "Don't worry, Shuiyun has taught several apprentices since coming here. Even if they are not up to her skills, they are still somewhat similar and they won't starve you to death."

The third princess responded vaguely, "That's about the same."

(End of this chapter)