Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

“Great ambition? Isn't education ambitious enough? Lord Li, I am now wholeheartedly devoted to education. What exactly do you want to say?” Fang Zheng Yi asked, puzzled.

This old man's words have a hidden meaning, but he won't say it directly. Why is he being so vague?

Seeing that he didn't understand, Li Yan Song said angrily, “Engage in education? Do you think you're cut out for that?”

“You're just too young, too simple, and sometimes very naive!”

Fang Zheng Yi gradually narrowed his eyes, and an alarm bell began to ring in his heart: “Lord Li, let's talk nicely. It's not interesting for you to make personal attacks like this.”

“Tell me the truth, do you have many children at home and want to get more tuition reductions? Let me tell you, even though you teach the children, we treat everyone equally. If I give you a discount, others will clamor for discounts too. How can I run this education then?”

As Fang Zheng Yi spoke, he leaned close to Li Yan Song's ear: “But seeing as you're a teacher at our elementary school, I'll secretly give you a little inside information... The Imperial Grandson might also be coming here. Otherwise, why do you think our security is so tight? Think about it carefully! Investing more money for the future, I don't need to calculate that for you, right?”

Li Yan Song's eyes suddenly widened, and his attention began to wander....

The Imperial Grandson is also coming to Yucai Elementary School? This news is too explosive!

And it's very likely! Given the Crown Prince's temperament, plus His Majesty's trust in Fang Zheng Yi, this situation is entirely possible!

Licking his lips, Li Yan Song glanced back at Zheng Qiao and the others, then turned back and asked quietly: “Really?”

“I'm not lying at all.” Fang Zheng Yi said with certainty.

“Can't you really give this old man a tuition discount?”

“No! But don't we have an enrollment brochure? Follow the rules and get a discount with the brochure. Based on your qualifications, I can give you up to 20% off!”

Enrollment brochure?

That thing had long been crumpled into a ball and thrown away!

Li Yan Song regretted it, but still said calmly: “What brochure? I was brought over by someone else. This old man didn't receive any brochure.”

“Tsk, the people below are just unreliable! It's okay, I'll give you a separate one. Just don't tell anyone else.”

“Don't worry, this old man would never do such a petty thing.”

Li Yan Song was speaking when he suddenly slapped his thigh!

This bastard, a few words with him and he's led me astray. Why am I even thinking about getting his family's children enrolled?

Seeing him slapping his thigh with an excited expression, Fang Zheng Yi couldn't help but smile inwardly.

This old man is quite concerned about his descendants. He's probably imagining a bright future for his family, thinking that his younger relatives can study with the Imperial Grandson.

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng Yi smiled and said in a low voice: “Lord Li, don't be so excited yet, the good days are yet to come!”

“Good days? What good days?”

Li Yan Song suddenly felt a little sad. What's wrong with young people these days? Communication is so difficult. Is the generation gap already this big?

They were each talking about their own things, and for a moment, they were both confused.

Seeing his reaction, he knew he had misunderstood. Fang Zheng Yi hesitated and said: “Lord Li, do you have something else to say?”

Seeing the conversation back on track, Li Yan Song breathed a sigh of relief: “Yes, there is something, but it's not a big deal. This old man just wants to give you some life advice since you're young.”

“You, with such outstanding achievements at such a young age, although you're a bit unkempt and act flamboyantly, often causing displeasure, you are capable. The court has always employed people in an unconventional manner. As long as you have real ability, you should serve the court. But look at you now?”

“Spending your days surrounded by women and children is a waste of your abilities. This old man can't bear to see it! To be honest, this old man has no other desires at this age. I have fame, and my family is considered wealthy. My only wish is to select some talented people for the court before I retire.”

“It's not just this old man, the cabinet thinks you are that talented person. His Majesty and the Crown Prince both value you. You should also strive to improve yourself. Why did you resign from your official position for no reason?”

Li Yan Song spoke sincerely, looking like a family elder giving earnest advice.

Fang Zheng Yi was almost moved. There are people who value me this much? I really didn't expect it. Does Lord Li really treat me like family?

“Lord Li speaks very well, but why didn't you stop me when I resigned?”

Stop you? Who knew the Embroidered Uniform Guard would become like this today?!

Li Yan Song's face turned slightly red: “This... Your resignation was sudden. Everyone thought you were trying to avoid suspicion after being an emperor in Jin, so they didn't stop you much. Who knew that after you resigned, you wouldn't come back.”

“Hmm? It's not that simple, is it?” Fang Zheng Yi said lightly, “What emperor? Everyone knows that was just acting. Who would take it seriously?”

“The reason I resigned was because Miao Han felt lonely being the only one, and insisted that I find her a few more sisters. The court knew about it and was afraid of affecting the royal family's reputation. Wasn't my resignation to quell everyone's dissatisfaction? Lord Li wouldn't not know that, right?”

This, this, this, pure beast! Cleansing himself completely.

You're actually shifting the blame for your romantic debts onto the princess?

Li Yan Song's old face flushed red: “What are you talking about? That's your family matter. Who would know?”

The corners of Fang Zheng Yi's mouth turned up. Things seemed to be getting interesting.

“Lord Li, let's be frank. Let's not pretend. Speak your mind, or I'll leave.” Fang Zheng Yi pretended to leave.

Li Yan Song twitched his lips and sighed helplessly in his heart.

This kid really doesn't give an inch. It seems he can only be honest.

“Alright, then this old man will speak directly. After Tao Hui took charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the court is now in chaos. The Embroidered Uniform Guard is arresting people randomly. People are already being punished for their words. No one can solve this chaos.”

“We can only try with you. His Majesty trusts you, and many people in the court agree to help you. As long as you are willing to cooperate, this old man has a chance to restore you to your original position.”

Fang Zheng Yi frowned as he listened: “The Embroidered Uniform Guard is so corrupt that they're arresting people at the slightest disagreement?”

“Yes, someone in the Hanlin Academy was arrested for discussing politics, without even a reason. The situation has reached this point. His Majesty has no intention of stopping it. It's urgent.” Li Yan Song said dejectedly.

At this point, Fang Zheng Yi had already begun to think in his heart.

He already had a general idea of the situation...

“Then how does Lord Li want me to cooperate?”

Li Yan Song was overjoyed. It seemed Fang Zheng Yi was tempted.

Sure enough, not many men are willing to spend their days surrounded by women and children. Why not come out and be an official?

“This matter is actually simple. Tao Hui has loopholes. The Embroidered Uniform Guard's reputation is far worse than before. We can start from here. The place where we need you is much simpler. You created the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and you should have many confidants inside, right? You operate within it, and we will help you. Only with the cooperation of both parties can we have a greater chance. Tao Hui is not worthy, and he should go back where he came from.”

“How is it? This old man has been frank. What are your thoughts?”

Fang Zheng Yi pondered: “I won't go.”

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