Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 948 Respecting Teachers

   At this time, in Fengtian Hall, the quiet needle drop could be heard.

  No one said anything, everyone had a solemn face, and they all listened to Zhu Zaimo's words attentively.

   Then, Emperor Hongzhi took a breath.

  Because... he saw the shadow of Ouyang Zhi in a child.

  He...is just a kid...

  A child, doing everything by himself, is able to do this...

  Emperor Hongzhi's eyes first shone with hope, and then his eyes became a little moist.

  Hanlin all fell silent, although they could not prove the authenticity of what Zhu Zaimo said.

  But what's the point?

   At least…in many ways, this kid is more…thoughtful than I thought.

  People gasped, or felt emotional.

This test, obviously, Zhu Zaimo passed the test, no... it was far more than that, many people even muttered in their hearts, this may be better than what they... did, if they were the magistrate of Xishan County, they would not be as good him.

  Zhu Zaimo bowed to Emperor Hongzhi and said: "Sun Chen finished speaking, I wonder if Dafu thinks...is it right?"

   "Yes, yes, yes." Emperor Hongzhi kept nodding his head, and said in a gratified and excited way: "It's so true, these... are all..."

Zhu Zaimo answered the words humbly: "It's all taught by the seniors. Whenever I have any questions in my heart, I ask the seniors. The seniors are not in a hurry to answer Sun Chen's question, but let me find the root of the problem." The place where the problem lies, and after the personal inspection, I will record my impressions, and then I will ask my senior brother. According to Sun Chen's experience, the senior brother will tell Sun Chen how much is missing in this experience and impressions, and there are more. What, Brother Wang said that there are rules for everything, as long as you work hard and have a conscience, you can always master it slowly, and after mastering the rules, you will know how to do anything."

  Emperor Hongzhi listened carefully, and at the same time kept nodding his head like a chicken pecking rice, as if at this moment, Zhu Zaimo became a gentleman.

  Emperor Hongzhi said with emotion: "That's right, the knowledge of this Wang Qing's family, even I... also admire it."

There was a warm current in his heart, Ouyang Zhi, Wang Shouren, Tang Yin... and Xu Jing who went to sea, this individual... and Liu Wenshan and Jiang Chen who are always teaching the emperor's grandson, all the brothers of the emperor's grandson... are really... Unfathomable.

  Emperor Hongzhi praised without hesitation: "Your brothers are all high scholars."

   "Yes." Zhu Zaimo nodded in acknowledgment. But…

  He took a deep breath and continued: "But...Sun Chen thinks that the brothers are brilliant, but if they don't have the precepts and deeds of their mentors, they will definitely not have such achievements."

  He became dignified, stepped forward, and walked in front of Fang Jifan.

   Lifting his eyes, the child's eyes were really clear and bright, and his eyes met Fang Jifan's.

  Fang Jifan was a little embarrassed, looking straight into those clear eyes.

  Feeling his conscience, he said...my...purity...is still not enough. Faced with such pure eyes, Fang Jifan couldn't help feeling a little bit ashamed.

  Zhu Zaimo's gaze was a little more fiery. He took a deep breath, and then he prostrated himself on the ground.

  In this Fengtian Hall, he worshiped at Fang Jifan's feet and made a big gift...

  Fang Jifan subconsciously...wanted to avoid...

  This child, this...this...what to do, makes people feel embarrassed.

  Fang Jifan hurried forward, wanting to support Zhu Zaimo, said: "Your Highness..."

However, Zhu Zaimo said: "Student Zhu Zaimo, when he entered the teacher's door, he was ignorant of the world. These days, the teacher has been so troublesome. In order to teach the students the principles of life and the true knowledge, the teacher has worked hard. Such a great kindness, the student has nothing to repay. Today, in front of... the elder father and father, I would like to thank my teacher for his kindness. What the student has learned is still superficial after all. If it is not as good as my teacher and other senior brothers, I will definitely use it to encourage myself in the future , to accompany the mentor around, to learn from the mentor's conscience with the world in mind, and the mentor's way. There is a saying in ancient times, it is possible to die in the morning after hearing the Tao..."

   Speaking of this, Zhu Zaimo was a little choked up.

  From the first time I wronged a good person, my conscience was greatly condemned, and then I walked step by step and started to learn slowly, how difficult it is. In the case of exterminating the family today, the real culprit was caught, the innocent people were saved, and countless people applauded. Looking back now, the past is vivid in my mind, and I immediately understand the painstaking efforts of my mentor...

  He continued to choke with sobs and said: "This student is overjoyed when he hears about his mentor, and he will do his best to never disgrace the door of his mentor. Please, mentor... be respected by the students..."

   I really bow down.

  Hanlin watched all this dumbfounded.

  Every Hanlin has a dream.

  At this moment, their dreams were completely shattered by Zhu Zaimo's worship.

  The grandson of the emperor represents the future emperor and will be the master of Zhan Shifu in the future.

  As for Hanlin officials, they may be elected to Zhan Shifu at any time to assist and educate the future prince.

  But unfortunately...

   They can't realize their dreams.

  Some, it’s just a look of embarrassment, and a little bit of envy, jealousy and hatred rising from the bottom of my heart.

  Fang Jifan's heart was warm and filled with emotion.

  Good boy, really a good boy.

  With such a conscience, my mentor will not have to worry about it for the rest of his life.

  Ouyang Zhi and those guys, even if they don’t have to count on it, with our Zhu Zaimo, their life, up to now, doesn’t seem to be the pinnacle, it turns out...it’s just the starting point.

  At this time, Zhu Houzhao laughed out loud.

  It is very gratifying and even more honorable to have a son like this.

He stepped forward, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Yes, yes, Zai Mo, you are really sensible, and you actually know how to respect your teacher and be worthy of being a father... I value you, and in order to let you give to innocent people, you have been wronged so much." Xue, for your father, you risked being beaten to death by your eldest father to steal the seal for you, very good, you are a good boy..."

  Zhu Houzhao's statement that he will steal the seal for you on purpose has emphasized the tone. This is for others to hear. Just now, the scapegoat was desperately trying to pin it on himself. Zhu Houzhao was a hundred thousand dissatisfied, but now...but wants to throw the blame away, wants to shake it, is it so easy?

  Zhu Zaimo only pursed his lips, but did not make a sound.

  Zhu Houzhao crossed his hands and said triumphantly, "This child looks like Ben Gong!"

  Emperor Hongzhi: "..."

  Son and grandson, what a stark contrast!

  But... For this child, everything he did, in the eyes of Emperor Hongzhi, turned out to be the right thing to do.

  Fang Jifan had already helped Zhu Zaimo up, and said: "Your Highness, there is no need to thank you, this is what a teacher should do, but..."

Speaking of this, Fang Jifan put on a straight face, with the appearance of a strict teacher, and said sternly: "Today you just investigated a mere case, barely... It's passable, but the duty of the county magistrate is like this. It's what you should do. In the eyes of the teacher, what kind of credit is this? It's ridiculous. Any disciple who is drawn out by the teacher is a hundred times better than you. Others regard you as a heavenly man, because... They are not the disciples of the teacher, so they have little knowledge, so... they all look like they have seen a ghost... Oh! I am here as a teacher, let me talk about the important point first, other people here are except for His Majesty."

After Fang Jifan ruled out Emperor Hongzhi, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then said sharply: "As a human being, you must not get carried away and think that you have done something great because you are praised by a group of ignorant people. Generally speaking, when it comes to great things, which one of your senior brothers is not ten times better than you? So today, you should guard against arrogance and impetuosity. You know how to behave as a teacher. What you hate most about being a teacher is Even if you are hundreds of times stronger than others, you don’t know what your surname is. You are proud and complacent, wishing that everyone in the world would know how great you are. You should be like a teacher, only want to do things with all your heart, and hide your achievements and fame , As for other people's praise, don't take it to heart."

  After saying these words, Fang Jifan said lightly: "Do you remember?"

Zhu Zaimo took a deep breath, he became vigilant in his heart, and replied seriously: "That's right, my mentor is really a kind word, please rest assured, my mentor, students will never get carried away because of this, students will definitely be like their mentor... "

   Here, Zhu Zaimo paused for a moment, not knowing how to describe it.

  Fang Jifan reminded him: "You can actually say, don't forget your original intention, and treat fame and fortune like dung."

   "Yes." Zhu Zaimo nodded solemnly: "What my teacher taught is true."

Only then was Fang Jifan satisfied, looking at Zhu Zaimo as if looking at his own child, his eyes were hot, he patted Zhu Zaimo's shoulder lightly: "It can be seen that His Highness will be a great person in the future, my teacher... very Rejoice."

  Emperor Hongzhi watched all this with his eyes...but he was quite relieved.

  After all... In his opinion, Zhu Zaimo can respect his teacher, which is great. Students should respect their teacher.

  Fang Jifan taught him to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, which is really reasonable.

  Fang Jifan, this guy, adapts to local conditions and people. No wonder this guy can be everywhere, he is indeed very capable.

  People are like this, they often only look at the results, if today, Zhu Zaimo made a big mistake, I am afraid that Fang Jifan's words are so correct, Emperor Hongzhi would like to kill this guy, so as not to be upset.

  But now...I'm sorry, what Fang Jifan says now makes sense.

  It's just... the Hanlins were all blushing.

  Fang, what do you mean, you are not cursing? Not cursing? Not cursing?

   Did you mess with you?

  …

Tiger made a mistake to everyone. Last night, Tiger went to massage his waist. Although the bones stretched a little, he kept pressing on one place. Well, it hurt a lot later. Then he went back and wanted to lie down and have a rest. Maybe he was too tired. Fell asleep. I am getting older and my body is not as good as before. I hope everyone can understand!

  (end of this chapter)