Ordinary teachers only impart knowledge and answer questions, but excellent teachers will teach students how to shape their minds. Only by starting from the heart can they master everything.

Gu Qinlan also believed that since Jiang Boyi dared to make such a bet, he must be sure of it.

Jiang Boyi seemed to feel Gu Qinlan's gaze and shuddered. Then he moved forward and whispered to Gu Qinlan:

"Why are you looking at me like that? Do you think I looked particularly heroic and like a master just now? Don't take it too seriously. It doesn't take much effort to brag anyway."

"After all, even if we lose, it's Prince Duan who is embarrassed, not me."

Everyone couldn't help but twitch their lips when they saw Jiang Boyi's annoying look at the moment.

At this moment, Du Minjun suddenly jumped up and slapped Jiang Boyi on the back of the head.

With a "slap" sound, Jiang Boyi was slapped dizzy. He turned around and looked at the smile Du Minyun showed him, and couldn't help muttering: "Serves you right!"

Jiang Boyi roared and rushed towards Du Minjun, but Du Minjun turned around and ran without hesitation.

Everyone looked at these two funny guys who started chasing and playing again, and couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh.

The emperor couldn't help but twitch his mouth when reading Zheng Dinglian's memorial.

In the memorial, Zheng Dinglian spent most of the space complaining about his poverty, saying that he was physically disabled and had difficulty moving, and that there were many people in his family. If he could not find a job, he was afraid that his family would starve to death at home.

The emperor couldn't help laughing after seeing this, and said to Ying Shuo, the chief eunuch beside him:

"Ying Shuo, come and take a look. I just gave him some silver a few days ago. Why is he coming here to complain about being poor? What is his intention?"

Ying Shuo glanced at the memorial and couldn't help but twitching the corners of his mouth.

In the glorious court, Prince Duan, the god of war who had once terrified the enemies, actually lowered his proud head and presented a memorial to the emperor with tears in his eyes. His former bravery and might were no longer there.

Faced with the ever-changing situation in the court, Ying Shuo, the shrewd eunuch, did not dare to make any comments and could only say something else:

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, so you have certainly never treated Prince Duan unfairly. But I find it hard to understand the deep meaning of Prince Duan's action."

The emperor saw Ying Shuo, the old fox, pretending to be ignorant in front of him, and couldn't help but laugh and scold:

"I asked you to speak frankly, so you should speak frankly. Why do you need to beat around the bush in front of me?"

Ying Shuo had followed the emperor for many years and was well aware of the emperor's temper and his joys and sorrows.

When it comes to the emperor's thoughts, Ying Shuo always manages to grasp them just right.

When an emperor seeks honest advice, he dares not be ambiguous.

However, if the emperor has already made up his mind, Ying Shuo must accurately convey his words to the emperor's heart.

Saying one more word would be overstepping one's authority; saying one less word would be inadequate and would definitely incur the emperor's displeasure.

And Ying Shuo was the person who understood the emperor's heart best.

He immediately put on a smile and said flatteringly:

"Your Majesty is wise. No detail escapes your scrutiny."

After a brief pause, Ying Shuo examined the memorial and said slowly:

"Prince Duan handed over the tiger talisman that symbolized military power to Your Majesty. Now he only has the empty title but no real power."

"Although Prince Duan has behaved improperly, he is a military commander after all. How could he be willing to be idle? This memorial, written with tears in my eyes, is actually just a request for Your Majesty to grant me a real position."

Furthermore, Zheng Dinglian has made many enemies in the past. If he stays idle at home for a long time, he may lose his deterrent effect over time and anyone will step on him.

Therefore, Zheng Dinglian was eager to find a job to achieve the following goals:

First, to show the world that he was still favored by the emperor.

Second, ensure that the status of Prince Duan’s Mansion is not shaken.

However, Prince Duan naturally could not say these words directly, so he could only use roundabout ways to try to hint to the Emperor.

At this point, Ying Shuo stopped analyzing.

He could help the emperor analyze the situation, but if he went any further on whether to appoint a court official or what specific position to appoint, he would be courting his own death.

The emperor leaned on the dragon throne, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, and then said:

"Ying Shuo."

"The minister is here."

"Draft an edict..."

Just as the decree was about to be written, a young eunuch hurried in to report:

"Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine Yao is outside seeking an audience."

"Oh? My beloved concubine is here? Please come in."

Upon hearing this, the emperor immediately smiled and gave orders to his servants.

Soon, Imperial Concubine Yao, wearing a gorgeous peach-colored long dress, walked into the hall gracefully.

"Your Majesty is tired, I have specially asked the imperial kitchen to prepare some watermelon iced cheese for you to enjoy."

Imperial Concubine Yao took the small bowl made of white jade from the palace maid with a smile and walked lightly to the emperor.

The emperor smiled and hugged Concubine Yao's slender waist, gently holding her in his arms. Concubine Yao screamed, then glared at the emperor with a pair of silky and charming eyes, and said coquettishly:

"His Majesty!"

If you look closely, Concubine Yao's behavior can be regarded as disrespectful to the emperor. However, the emperor did not seem to mind. Instead, he thought Concubine Yao was so charming and lovely:

"My beloved concubine has never sent me cheese before. Why did you do so today? Is there something you want me to ask for?"

There are many beauties in the harem, but the emperor only favors Concubine Yao, and there is a reason for that.

Although Imperial Concubine Yao was beautiful and charming, she never took the initiative to please the emperor, which made her even more precious in the emperor's heart.

The posture, as if he was about to give in but was not, quietly aroused people's curiosity.

Besides, all the beauties in the harem have their own powerful backgrounds, but Imperial Concubine Yao comes from a humble background and has no one to rely on except the emperor's favor.

Thinking back to when the Emperor was furious at Concubine Yao, the ministers in the court hated her even more.

However, precisely because of this situation, the emperor became more and more unrestrained in his favor towards Concubine Yao.

A concubine who has no backing, no power, and is despised by court officials, has won the emperor's heart, is doted on, and has no burden at all.

There is no need to worry about external relatives interfering in politics, nor is there any need to worry that she has other intentions.

After all, Concubine Yao's current status is entirely due to the emperor's favor.

If she loses favor, her position in the palace will be as precarious as a candle in the wind.

Concubine Yao knew this very well.

Therefore, she dared to be so unscrupulous in the harem.

The more outrageous she became, the more she angered other concubines and queens, and the more secure her position in front of the emperor became.

Just think about it, who wouldn’t show more compassion and love to a beautiful pet that can only rely on itself?

Because of this, when Concubine Yao stepped into the palace, the emperor immediately realized that she must have a purpose for her visit.

Imperial Concubine Yao pretended to be surprised, and looked at the emperor with respect in her beautiful eyes:

"Your Majesty is truly a wise ruler. You can see through my thoughts at a glance."

The emperor gently pinched Concubine Yao's cheek, which was smooth as silk and delicate to the touch:

"Tell me, what do you want to ask of me?"

Concubine Yao smiled slightly, then put her arms around the emperor's neck and whispered softly:

"Isn't it for the sake of the Tenth Master? I beg you to go to the Imperial College in three days."

"Oh? Why does he suddenly want to go to the Imperial College? Isn't he studying with Mr. Jiang?"

When the emperor heard this, a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes and he couldn't help asking.

Concubine Yao sighed, shook her head slightly, and said:

"I don't know either. The Tenth Prince is very mysterious. Maybe it's the second son and third daughter of Prince Duan's family, and the youngest son of Minister Dou, who want to compete with the students of the Imperial College?"

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