Happy Little Scholar

"It's time to go to court, let's go this way."

The old eunuch Chang De glanced at the crowd in front of him. After crossing a stone bridge, he bypassed them and chose another road on the left.

When you enter the palace and catch up with the court, then those people walking towards you are the civil and military officials of Jingguo?

When he walked out of the palace gate, the crowd was bustling. Li Yi glanced at it but didn't see anyone he knew.

"The one walking in the front is Prime Minister Qin." Chang De didn't look back, but suddenly said lightly.

Li Yi was no stranger to the word "Qin Xiang". After hearing this, he turned around and saw an old man walking at the front from a distance. Because of the distance, he couldn't see his face clearly.

Even though the two of them had never met, Li Yi really didn't have a good impression of Prime Minister Qin.

Not to mention how he is in political affairs, if he has taught a grandson like Qin Yu, how good can he be?

After passing through a palace wall, the scene of hundreds of officials leaving the court was no longer visible. Li Yi also put this matter behind him. Miss Liu Er was waiting in Bowen Hall, and Chang De took him to see Emperor Jing.

At this time, the officials who had not yet walked out of the palace were gathered together in twos and threes, talking in low voices.

"Is Your Majesty finally dissatisfied with Prime Minister Qin?"

"The Minister of Secretariat has never heard of it. His Majesty personally issued the edict. It seems that His Majesty deliberately wanted to bypass Prime Minister Qin."

"In recent days, His Majesty's thoughts have become more and more difficult to guess. The appointment of the Crown Prince has been delayed again and again, and now it has weakened the Qin family. Could it be that the King of Shu is not the prince that Your Majesty likes? Your Majesty is still thinking …”

"Be careful what you say, be careful what you say!"

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When the topic turned to certain things, everyone realized that this was not something they could discuss in private. They hurriedly stopped and looked around. Seeing that no one was paying attention, they quickly walked out of the palace.

The few edicts His Majesty just issued in court have now become the only things in their minds.

Without any reason, an important figure of the Qin family who served in Zhongshu Province was transferred away from the center of power. Although his rank remained the same, his meaning was different. How could a sinecure with a false title be compared to someone who could A person from Zhongshu She who is directly involved in political affairs?

But that's not all. Several students of Prime Minister Qin in Beijing who are closely related to the Qin family have also been affected to varying degrees. The bright and unlimited future has suddenly become unknown. In addition, there are some big and small problems. All the minor transfers are, without exception, related to the officials of the Prime Minister of Qin. Taken together, the significance of these things is very thought-provoking.

Could it be that His Majesty is finally going to take action against the civil service group led by Prime Minister Qin?

Over the years, many of His Majesty's decrees have been strongly opposed by these conservative factions. For the sake of stability in the DPRK, His Majesty often chooses to give in. Could it be that this time, His Majesty wants to settle old scores with them while the DPRK and China's prestige is at its peak?

Most people in the court cannot participate in these matters, and they don't dare to guess any more. They should leave it to Qin Xiang and others to have a headache.

As for whether the King of Shu can become the prince, although this matter has a great relationship with them, at least for now, it is not that important.

The ancestral system cannot be violated. Even if His Majesty does not value the King of Shu, the Empress has lost two princes in her early years. After Princess Yongle was born, the palace doctor concluded that the Empress would never be able to have an heir again, so Cui Guifei said As a born prince, becoming the crown prince is a matter of course.

What's more, including the Prime Minister of Qin, countless officials in the court supported the King of Shu's ascension to the throne. With the righteousness in mind, even His Majesty could not violate the ancestral system and the wishes of so many ministers at the same time.

Without any preparation, such a big shock suddenly occurred in the court. Compared with it, other things were naturally not that important.

For example, they learned from the younger members of the family yesterday that the banquet invited by the King of Shu last night ended on bad terms, Prince Ning's crown prince Li Xuan fell out with the King of Shu, and the young prince of Qin Xiang's family seemed to have encountered an assassin ----- -

It's all a joke among the juniors. No one will connect the two things. His Majesty's small purge of Qin Xiang's lineage has not affected them. The most important thing at the moment is another thing.

The envoys of Qi State have arrived in Kyoto and asked to see him twice, but were rejected by His Majesty.

The people of Qi were waiting to be received at Honglu Temple, but His Majesty was preparing to hold another banquet in the palace to celebrate General Xu Dingyuan's return from victory. Hundreds of civil and military officials from the DPRK and China, as well as nobles from all walks of life in the capital, would participate. This was simply a feast for Qi. The envoy had a knife inserted into his chest again.

There is no doubt that the other side sent envoys over just after the war, and they must have discussed the two captured cities. Judging from His Majesty's intention, he should have given them a break first. Over the years, he has still It's the first time that you feel proud and proud, how can you not celebrate?

General Xu Dingyuan will return to Beijing today, and the day of celebration will be tonight. The officials hurried home to take a good rest in order to prepare for tonight's grand event.

Li Yi didn't know that the old emperor was going to treat him to dinner tonight. He was secretly glad in his heart. Fortunately, he was more careful this morning and didn't eat too much for breakfast, otherwise he might be full after a while.

It's still the same garden as last time, it's still the same pavilion as last time, and even the dishes on the stone table haven't changed much.

The majestic king of a country looked like an ordinary middle-aged man at this moment, sitting opposite Li Yi, eating a bowl of white porridge and several plates of side dishes with gusto.

"I heard from Shouning that you are teaching her to cook?" Emperor Jing asked casually, just like an ordinary person chatting with a neighbor.

Li Yi has gradually adapted to the old emperor's face. It is normal for a big man to have some quirks. Perhaps this emperor just likes to pretend to be a commoner after leaving the court.

"Princess Shouning wants to cook for your majesty and the queen herself. She is so filial at such a young age. I admire her very much." Li Yi said while eating.

Emperor Jing nodded, and a smile appeared on his face when he thought of Princess Shouning.

All the princes and princesses were respectful to him, but Shouning was different. He could feel the real feeling of being a father, which he could not experience with other children.

He put down the bowl, asked Changde to have another bowl of porridge, and then said: "I heard from Mingzhu that you are treating Yongning. How confident are you?"

Emperor Jing looked at Li Yi, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes. Although the imperial doctors in the palace and countless folk doctors were helpless against Yongning's illness, Li Yi was different. If there was anyone in the world who could give him a glimmer of hope for Yongning's illness, this person would only be Li Yi.

Speaking of this, Li Yi's face became a little solemn, and he said: "To be honest, there is not much hope, so I can only try my best."

Emperor Jing was stunned for a moment, then sighed and said: "That child has suffered a lot since she was a child. Although I am the king of a country, I can't do anything about her illness. I know you are a truly capable person. I hope to see her like a normal person in my lifetime..."

Li Yi didn't speak. Although this was what he wanted, he really had no confidence in this, so he could only take it slowly.

I wonder if I can see her again on the stone steps next to the Bowen Hall in a while?

"I know all about what you did in Hanshan Temple. Master Tanyin also praised you very much. Very good. Jingguo is not a place for Qi monks to show off their power..." Emperor Jing quickly changed the subject, but Li Yi had been distracted since that moment. When he passed by the Bowen Hall just now, he didn't seem to see her...

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The palace was not a fun place. Liu Ruyi stood outside a palace, watching Li Yi giving lectures to a group of princesses and princes. She was even less interested in those things, and looked at the white clouds slowly moving in the distant sky with boredom.

There was a slight sound of footsteps from the corridor on the left. She turned her head and looked at the young woman who was walking towards this side. Both of them were startled.

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Li Yi walked out of the Bowen Hall, looked at the stone steps around him, and a look of disappointment appeared on his face.

Compared with him, a group of princesses and princes rushed out of the hall in a swarm, each with an excited smile on their faces, especially the King of Jin, whose round body wished he could do a few somersaults on the ground.

How could they not be happy? This was their last math class in the near future. For a long time to come, they would never see the teacher who would post their names on the palace wall again. What could be happier than this?

As for the homework he left behind ------ let them read books and learn math by themselves?

What a joke, if they can understand those heavenly books by themselves, what do they need teachers for?

In short, for a period of time in the future, they don’t have to face those strange symbols anymore, and it would be better if they never see him again!

Li Yi stood outside the palace for a while, and didn’t see the person he wanted to see. He was a little disappointed, but in addition to that, he always felt that something seemed to be missing. It took him a while to realize that Miss Liu Er was also missing!

The palace is not Liuye Village, nor is it the Viscount’s Mansion. If you break in casually, something bad will happen. Miss Liu Er is obviously not the kind of person who will surrender when she encounters the palace guards. If they fight, it will be a big trouble!

Fortunately, just as Li Yi’s idea emerged, he saw her and Li Mingzhu coming from another direction.

"You are very good." Miss Liu turned her head to look at Li Mingzhu and said seriously.

"You too." Li Mingzhu adjusted her cuffs and said with a smile.

Li Yi looked at the two people suspiciously. When did they hook up?

Could it be while he was giving a lecture just now?

But when he was in Qing'an Mansion, the princess came to visit him frequently, but they never talked at that time...

"What did you do just now?" Li Yi asked Miss Liu in confusion.

Miss Liu glanced at her, obviously not intending to talk.

At this time, Li Mingzhu had already let go of a prince who rushed out of the palace in high spirits. Looking at Li Yi, she asked in confusion: "Li Han said that they don't need to take math classes anymore. You let them learn math by themselves?"

Li Yi nodded, looking at the little fat man Jin Wang who was so excited that he wanted to go to heaven in the distance, and the corner of his mouth curled up a little arc. He really thought that he could completely let himself go without attending classes?

When he came back next time, the little fat man would understand what naivety was.

"Why? How can they learn math by themselves?"

Li Mingzhu was surprised. Even she herself had a hard time learning that kind of thing, let alone these children?

In her opinion, this is simply impossible.

"The role of the teacher is only to inspire and guide. There are very few things he can teach them. Mathematics is like the starry sky at night, vast and infinite. In the end, they still have to explore and discover by themselves..."

Li Yi looked at Her Royal Highness the Princess and explained, "Although these princes and princesses are young, they will eventually grow up. I am cultivating their ability to learn independently and to solve problems by themselves. We cannot let the teacher solve all the problems. Moreover, I have already written the textbooks for them. With their current foundation, they can understand what is written on them."

"Actually, you are too lazy to teach them, right?" Li Mingzhu looked at him and asked.

For this matter, he actually found such a high-sounding excuse. If she didn't know him very well, she would definitely think that what he said made sense.

No, although she knew that this was just an excuse he made, she couldn't deny that she really felt that he was right at this moment.

Euphemism is a fine tradition of the Chinese nation. When speaking, people often take a few detours before expressing their meaning. Even Miss Liu Er, who has always been aloof from the mundane world, is no exception.

For example, he owed Miss Liu Er a hundred taels of silver. Although she would be very serious about matters involving silver, at least Miss Liu Er would not point it out directly.

For example, she would say that she wanted to buy a piece of cloth, and it was exactly 100 taels of silver.

For another example, she would ask herself with great concern for the first time, whether the 100 taels of silver she lent him last time was enough, and whether she should lend him some more?

For another example, she would ask Li Yi in a tactful and implicit way, whether the cloud floating in the sky looked like the 100 taels of silver she lent him last time?

It was obvious that Her Royal Highness the Princess was not as tactful and implicit as Miss Liu Er.

So the atmosphere in the room began to become awkward.

"Did the emperor agree?" She looked at Li Yi and asked.

"Of course."

Li Yi replied without hesitation, just now, he had reached an agreement with the old emperor on this matter.

Just kidding, he could fool a monk like Master Tan Yin, and he could fool the monks of Qi State. It has always been the monks who fool others. Could the old emperor be more difficult than them?

Since the emperor had agreed, Li Mingzhu naturally had nothing to say.

He shook his head helplessly and said, "I wonder if my father told you that the palace ban will be lifted tonight and a banquet will be held in Yonghe Palace to entertain all the ministers and welcome General Xu. As a county magistrate, you must also participate."

"Is there such a thing?" Li Yi was surprised. No one told him what Li Mingzhu said just now.

[ps: The latest update is because the two-in-one, the word count has not changed. The pirated website cannot see the previous explanation, so I will say it here, so you don’t need to join the group to ask specifically. ]