Qing Yan

Duan Yan lowered his head slightly, looked at the immature eyes on the opposite side who were looking towards him earnestly, and couldn't help showing some seriousness, and said: "Since your Highness knows the allusion of Confucius' entry into the Taimiao, you should know why Confucius did this, right?"

When Yun Rui heard that such an "old gentleman" asked himself questions so seriously, his little vanity was greatly satisfied, and he suddenly felt that he seemed to be very knowledgeable.

She nodded and said, "Of course I know. Confucius is the most humble and respectful man. Although he knew the rituals very well, he always asked questions out of humility."

Duan Yan smiled slightly, "Your Highness compares himself to King Wenxuan to prove that he just studied in front of the gods of the ancestors. Even if there are some slightly inappropriate etiquette, he is actually studying with humility and respect?"

Yun Rui's mind was punctured by his words, his face blushed, and he felt ashamed, but he couldn't bear to admit that he was actually making excuses, so he stood stiffly in place, silent.

Duan Yan didn't take it seriously, and slowly said: "Confucius always asked questions about everything. It is true that there is a reason for being humble and respectful. However, a sage must know everything?"

When Yun Rui heard this, his eyes flashed, and he felt that this argument was very fresh and interesting.

Just listen to Duan Yan continued: "Ordinary people think that a sage is omniscient and omniscient. However, the world is long and vast, and the sage is not a god, but a mortal. It is not open to the unknown of the Dao of Heaven and Earth. Otherwise, why there is a saying in the folks, "Live to be old, learn to be old"? Saints are also constantly learning. How can I know that Confucius really didn't understand something? , Ask people for advice in the Taimiao?

"Exactly!" Yun Rui liked it, and continued, "Confucius himself said, 'When three of us walk together, there must be my teacher'!"

Duan Yan nodded, secretly thinking that children can be taught.

Yun Rui looked up at Duan Yanqing's face, and said with a smile: "The old man is indeed a high-ranking official, his knowledge is unusual, unlike those rotten scholars who only know how to learn."

Duan Yan was heartfeltly praised by this child, and he couldn't help feeling a little bit better, he smiled and said: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your praise! Since this is the case, I will reciprocate, how about complimenting Your Highness?"

Yun Rui didn't know what he was referring to, and looked at him with wide eyes in confusion.

Duan Yan said with a smile: "I just said that a sage is diligent in studying. Since His Highness compares himself to a sage, I must of course praise His Highness for being as diligent in studying as a sage."

Yun Rui knew that what he said was making fun of his previous strong words, so his face turned red again, and he pursed his lips shyly.

Duan Yan remonstrated: "Your Highness is curious about unfamiliar things and is willing to learn. That's good. But after all, this is Fengxian Hall, where it is solemn. Your Highness's move is out of etiquette."

After finishing speaking, seeing Yun Rui drooping his head in shame, staring at the toe of the cloud-pattern boots without saying a word, Duan Yan clicked to the end, did not delve into it, but changed the topic.

"Speaking of King Wenxuan, I would like to ask Your Highness, why is a saint a saint?"

Yun Rui had never heard of this question, let alone knew the answer.

She really tilted her head and thought for a while, and finally she had to look at Duan Yan in disappointment, and shook her head.

Duan Yan put his hands behind his back, patiently waiting for her answer.

Seeing her staring at herself with a troubled face, Duan Yan said sincerely: "Your Highness think about it, Confucius once asked Yu Lao Dan. Lao Dan is the ancestor of Taoism and a saint, that's all. But what ordinary people know, Confucius may not know, and he has to learn to know. Then, why has Confucius been revered as a saint for thousands of years? There is also King Wen of Zhou, who was imprisoned by Shang Zhou At that time, he was tricked into eating meat jerky made from the flesh of his own son. Why is such a person still revered as a saint?"

Why?

Yun Rui followed Duan Yan's train of thought, frowning and thinking carefully.

"Because they have the Dao in their hearts, and they have the support of perseverance!" Duan Yan said clearly.

"Zhishou..." Yun Rui murmured and repeated.

"Exactly!" Duan Yan stared at her earnestly, "Confucius devoted his whole life to running and traveling among the nations, advocating the kingly way. He worked hard to set up a private school, so that children from poor families could also have the opportunity to study and learn, and have the opportunity to understand righteousness." He also edited "Spring and Autumn" and other classics, so that our Chinese culture will not be lost in the dust of history. Besides, King Wen of Zhou painstakingly studied and performed Zhou Yi, leaving a very profound and useful book for future generations. Learning. It is more for the well-being of the people, the future generations are determined to fight against Shang Zhou, and the world will be happy and peaceful, and finally the wish will be fulfilled in the hands of King Wu. How much crime and suffering will be saved by this move for the people of the world?"

The more Yun Rui listened, the more attracted he became.She was studying in the past, whether it was her father or the teacher of the women's school, who ever explained this kind of truth to her?

"So, the reason why the saints are saints is because they have the persistence in their hearts." Duan Yan concluded.

Duan Yan was very pleased to see His Highness's eyes shining brightly. Finally, his remarks won her heart.

Seeing that he stopped talking, Yun Rui felt that it was not enough, she hurriedly grabbed the skirt of Duan Yan's official robe, as if she wanted him to continue to teach her more principles.

"Then... when the saints were young, did they have... um, did they have persistence? Did they know what their way was when they were very young?"

Duan Yan smiled slightly, showing kindness on his face, and said: "Just like what I said just now, a saint is not a god, but a mortal body. He is not born with knowledge, but after hard study the day after tomorrow, he gradually establishes his own Dao and sticks to it. .”

Yun Rui heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and then asked worriedly: "Then, the persistence of a saint must be... well, should it be big? It must be for the country and the people, and the kind that can be passed down through the ages." ?"

Duan Yan raised his eyebrows, "For the country and the people, it's good to be immortal, but it's not absolute."

After Yun Rui listened, he felt relieved.

She blinked, with a smile in her eyes, and looked at Duan Yan, "Sister-in-law said, I want to ask a master to teach me to read, and let others accompany me to study...Master Duan, you will be my master and teach me." Is it good to study? I also want to know what my own Dao is."

How familiar is this scene?

Once, several years ago, that young man looked at himself so earnestly——

"Duan Aiqing, as my master, how about teaching me how to read?"

When Duan Yan recalled the past, his heart felt warm and sour.

He knelt down｜body and touched the ground with one knee, so that he could slightly look up at the future little emperor. His blood rushed straight to his forehead, and he was finally restrained by reason.

He looked at her and said pleadingly: "Your Highness, I really want to be your homework teacher, but... I am old and can't take on the heavy responsibility..."

Seeing Yun Rui's pale face immediately, Duan Yan felt pain in his heart, and hurriedly said: "Although I can't do it, I have a lot of talents in Dazhou, and there must be someone who is capable to be your Highness's master."

Yun Rui was a little disappointed, pouted, "But...but I only want you to be my master..."

Duan Yan was moved when he heard this: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will definitely find the best master for Your Highness...the most competent master who will satisfy His Highness, the Queen Mother, and the Empress!"

"Really?"

"real!"

In Shoukang Palace, Jing Yan was facing a table full of food, including his favorite dishes, but he didn't have any appetite.

She is not afraid of being blamed or misunderstood by the Queen Mother.But recalling what the Empress Dowager Duan said——

Ah Rui is such a small person...

What if you get sick on your knees...

As Jing Yan thought about it, Ah Rui's pitiful little face when he looked at him appeared in his mind, and he felt even more unwilling to eat.

Empress Dowager Duan was still annoyed that she had punished Ah Rui, and she was also worried that she would hurt the child.

The two of them had their own thoughts, and the meal was very quiet, and the dull atmosphere made it difficult for everyone who was waiting on them to breathe.

Suddenly a clear and clear child's voice cut through the gloom——

"Sister-in-law!" Yun Rui ran into the Shoukang Palace in three steps and two steps in parallel.

Jing Yan shivered and hurriedly raised his head.Seeing a little man running towards him alive and well, he couldn't help but smile on his face.

Yun Rui looked at her with a smile, and suddenly thought of something, turned around, and saluted Queen Mother Duan: "Greetings to Queen Mother!"

Empress Dowager Duan was completely swept away from her gloom for a moment, and pulled her into her arms.

"My son!"

She caressed Yun Rui's small face again and looked carefully: "Is it hurt? Is there any discomfort? The queen sent the imperial doctor to show my son!"

Yun Rui smiled and shook his head: "My boy's body is strong! Besides, he didn't kneel for long... Sister-in-law said that if he knew what was wrong, he could get up. So, he stood up when he figured it out!"

Jing Yan just wanted to help his forehead.

Empress Dowager Duan laughed out loud and scratched Yun Rui's small nose: "My son is very smart!"

Jing Yan finally couldn't help but said: "A Rui, do you know that you are wrong?"

Yun Rui was stunned.

Before she could answer, Empress Dowager Duan took the conversation away: "Queen! Ai's family is still here! It's not your turn to teach me!"

Jing Yan stood up in embarrassment, "Queen, Ah Rui is still young! As the saying goes, 'Jade can't be polished, it can't be used'..."

"That's all!" Empress Dowager Duan waved her hand impatiently, "Is the Ai family not as good at disciplining children as you are? Empress, don't forget that your husband is the one who disciplined Ai family!"

Jing Yan's eyes became hot, he bit his lip, and remained silent.

Yun Rui saw all of this in his eyes.

Just when Empress Dowager Duan ordered Yubi to "deliver the meal to His Royal Highness Rui quickly", and gave detailed instructions on what to do, Yun Rui took a break and quietly leaned into Jing Yan's ear.

"Sister-in-law, I know I was wrong...don't be angry..."

Jing Yanjiao｜The body trembled.

I only heard the thin child's voice echoing in my ears again: "Master Duan promised to find a good teacher for me. Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will definitely study hard! Well... I also really want to know What exactly is the Daoist Guard..."