Prince Consort

Prince Taifu Xu Juncheng immediately learned of Zhao Chongzhao's plan to compile "Materia Medica", because Zhao Chongzhao had to check the papers submitted to Zhao Ying first.

After reading it, Xu Juncheng felt that there was a lot to be done.

Although the status of a doctor is low, who doesn't need to treat a disease on weekdays?If "Materia Medica" can really be repaired, it will definitely be a good thing!

Xu Juncheng helped Zhao Chongzhao repair it, and returned the notebook to Zhao Chongzhao.

After the lecture, Xu Juncheng went to visit his teacher Mr. Qin's residence again, and talked to him about "Materia Medica".

Grand Master Qin paused after listening, and said, "Juncheng, this Saburo is a good seedling."

Xu Juncheng looked at the old grand master Qin in surprise. For the old grand master Qin who has seen countless people, this kind of evaluation is very high.

The old grand master Qin said: "You are the prince and the prince, you should know the temper of the prince. How many times have you met someone who can speak in front of the prince and let the prince listen to his words?" indivual?"

Xu Juncheng smiled bitterly and said, "I really haven't seen it before." He did his best as a prince and tutor, and he often persuaded Zhao Chongzhao on many things, but Zhao Chongzhao often ignored his words and listened to them seldom. pitiful.

Grand Master Qin said: "When the crown prince was chosen, he was chosen between you and Yao Dingyan. In the end, His Majesty chose you because His Royal Highness is unruly by nature and wants to do everything, and Yao Dingyan is full of ambitions to display— ——Yao Dingyan's reputation in Shilin is rising day by day, and it will be a matter of time before he meets His Highness the Crown Prince. His Majesty chose you as Taifu because he hopes that you can be the rein, so as to prevent them from rampaging and causing disaster."

Xu Juncheng looked ashamed: "I failed His Majesty's expectations."

Grand Master Qin said slowly: "Juncheng, as I said just now, this Saburo is a good young man."

Xu Juncheng was stunned for a moment, and calmly pondered what Old Master Qin meant.After half the payment, he said, "I understand."

Once the prince and Yao Dingyan meet, they will need the "reins" more than now. Even if they can't do it by themselves, he doesn't need to be discouraged too early, he can find more "reins".This "Xie Sanlang" is obviously a good seedling, if he is taken under the door and taught carefully, it may be of great use in the future!

Xu Juncheng left from Old Master Qin's mansion, thinking all the way how to open his mouth to "receive disciples".He didn't even meet this "Xie Sanlang", so it was too abrupt to raise the idea of ​​accepting apprentices rashly.

After returning home, Xu Juncheng wrote a greeting card, planning to visit Xie's house the next time he rests.He was going to meet "Xie Sanlang" first, and if he closed his eyes, he would bring up the matter on the spot.

Yao Dingyan and Xu Juncheng were far from the only ones who worried about Xie Zean. Mrs. Xie made up her mind to hire a husband for Xie Zean, brother and sister before they entered the mansion.Seeing that Xie Dalang and Xie Ze'an were as late as possible, Mrs. Xie became more concerned about this matter, and wanted to push Xie Dalang over to let her husband teach together.

After all, she was a woman, and she couldn't make up her mind about who to choose to teach the three juniors, so she had to ask Xie Jiyu and Li Shi to discuss it.

Mrs. Li was moved when she heard Mrs. Xie caring so much about her two children, and said, "It's all up to A Niang."

Mrs. Xie said, "Yu'er, tell me."

Xie Jiyu shook his head and said, "An ordinary gentleman can't teach Saburo."

Mrs. Xie probably knew about Xie Zean's troubles outside, but she only knew about it, not as deeply as Xie Jiyu.After hearing Xie Jiyu's words, Mrs. Xie was very angry: "If you dare, we still have to invite the prime minister to teach him?"

Xie Jiyu thought about it carefully, and said, "Master Zhang is too old-fashioned, so it won't work."

Mrs. Xie: "..."

Mrs. Li pulls Xie Jiyu.

Xie Jiyu was startled, and then realized: His mother was joking just now.

Xie Jiyu said: "Saburo is indeed extraordinary, you will know it if you hang out with him a lot, Aunt."

Mrs. Xie said: "Then why don't you find a husband for him?"

Xie Jiyu said: "Find a female husband for my little sister first, let's talk about Sanlang's words later."

Mrs. Xie said: "Since you have an idea, let's do as you say. I can find a few candidates for the lady, and I will show you which one is suitable for you."

Mrs. Li said, "Let Aniang worry about you."

Mrs. Xie said: "If you are old, what else can you worry about if you don't worry about the younger ones?" She patted the back of Mrs. Li's hand, "Go back and rest well, and I will send it to you after I pick out the candidates."

Mrs. Li was lonely and helpless since she was a child, and she rarely met an elder like Mrs. Xie. After hearing Mrs. Xie's concerned tone, her heart warmed up, and her eyes turned red.

Xie Jiyu took her hand and walked out. When he was far away from Mrs. Xie, he couldn't help but eat: "Ying Niang, you like A Niang more in your heart."

This sour tone made Li startled, and her red eyes widened.

Xie Jiyu thought it was cute, so he leaned over and kissed Li under the cover of the plum tree.Then he showed a joyful smile under Li Shi's disapproving eyes: "It's hard to help."

Xie Jiyu walked back holding Li Shi's hand, and said to Li Shi: "Our Sanlang is doing well, but it's not enough, we have to work harder."

Li Shi didn't quite understand.

Xie Jiyu patiently explained: "Sanlang's background is still a lump in His Majesty's heart. Sanlang has to perform better to make His Majesty forget about this and truly admit that Sanlang is our son. But Ying Niang, don't worry, I will find a way .”

Mrs. Li lowered her head.

She paid for her life by mistake, not only caused herself to end tragically in the first marriage, but also harmed a pair of children.If Zhao Ying hadn't married her to Xie Jiyu and let her children be registered as Xie's family in Tongchuan, even if she was willing to die, she would not be able to earn back her children's good future.

Xie Jiyu grasped Li Shi's hand tightly and said, "Yingniang, that's not your fault." He looked at the white snow scene in front of him and put his fingers together, "You just misjudged the person, he failed you."

Li looked up at him.

Xie Jiyu laughed, and pulled Li Shi back step by step, assuring again and again: "I won't make you sad in the future."

After the two returned to the main house, they found Xie Ze'an and discussed with him about apprenticeship.

Xie Zean frowned.

Xie Jiyu said: "You are smart, you are smart, but you don't need to learn everything. We will help you find a candidate for Mr., and you have to cooperate when the time comes, and don't deliberately mess things up."

Xie Ze'an cried out, "Am I that kind of person?"

Xie Jiyu smiled and asked, "If I find you a gentleman who chatters like a monk chanting scriptures, will you obediently learn from him?"

Xie Ze'an: "..."

Just thinking about it makes life dark!

Xie Jiyu said: "Sanlang, I know you can understand, so I will tell you the key point of apprenticeship directly."

Xie Zean sat upright.

Xie Jiyu nodded with satisfaction, and said: "You will definitely go on the right path in the future. Whether you enter the court with literature or martial arts, apprenticeship is a very important part. Even if you worship under the 'famous scholar', you will not There is no way to determine whether he really has no position, so you must first understand their views before apprenticeship, so as not to get into trouble in the future."

Xie Zean's heart shuddered.

He said, "What do you suggest?"

Xie Jiyu said: "Looking at it from the present, the Yao Dingyan you met a few days ago is the most suitable for you. With your usual way of doing things, it would be difficult to accept if you choose someone with more conservative ideas. But it is very difficult to find someone who is not conservative in the court, and only Yao Dingyan can choose."

Xie Ze'an keenly grasped the key point in Xie Jiyu's words: "You mean 'from the front of your eyes'?"

Xie Jiyu smiled approvingly, and said: "Yes, he is the most suitable from the front, but looking back, there are too many variables, and I'm not sure." He looked at Xie Ze'an seriously, "The ambition in his chest is too big. Too many, too few opportunities to stretch his ambitions, and his majesty has rejected his advice several times, so he always has a mouthful of depression in his heart. The reason why he "three speeches" in the pavilion a few years ago may not be because of his anger. .”

Xie Zean understood.

What happens to people who hold back for too long when they get a chance?He will go out of his way to do what he wants to do.

That over-eager mood can have many bad consequences.

Xie Ze'an said, "Then you mean that I cannot worship Mr. Yao as my teacher?"

Xie Jiyu was silent for a long time.

After a while, he slowly shook his head and said to Xie Ze'an: "No, he is the most suitable."

Xie Zean was confused.

Xie Jiyu said: "If he intends to accept you as a student, you should be a teacher; if not, don't take the initiative to mention it."

Xie Ze'an asked, "Why?"

Xie Jiyu said: "Because of his temper." Seeing that Xie Zean still didn't understand, he could only speak more clearly, "He is a stubborn person, if he wants you to worship under him, he will definitely not give up until he achieves his goal. Rather than make trouble like that, it is better to agree directly. And if you are his student..." He frowned, still did not say more long-term things, but vaguely said, "You will understand when the time comes gone."

Xie Ze'an understood faster than Xie Jiyu imagined, and asked directly: "You mean Mr. Yao is still a bit headstrong, once he is in a high position, he will inevitably rule out dissidents. If I am his student, maybe I can avoid this kind of disaster?"

Xie Jiyu glanced at Xie Zean in surprise.

He ordered in a deep voice, "Don't bring up the conversation tonight with others."

Xie Zean nodded.

Xie Jiyu said: "This is just my own speculation." He looked at Xie Ze'an, "Mr. Yao has a great talent, but His Majesty has always refused to use it. The reason is very simple, that is, the time has not yet come. Your Majesty feels that he needs to sharpen his stubbornness. Temper, or find him a scabbard to use it."

Xie Ze'an quietly listened to Xie Jiyu's explanation.

Xie Jiyu said: "But now his reputation among scholars is getting higher and higher. It is really difficult to find someone who can compete with him--and, Your Majesty is over fifty. Your Majesty has always wanted to leave the prince with a peaceful and prosperous life." , I’m afraid there won’t be any big moves during his reign. During this period of time, he is the most suitable candidate for your teacher, but once the crown prince takes the throne, you should already know the temper of His Highness, right?” Xie Jiyu rarely said Sighing, "If they meet..."

Xie Ze'an answered: "If they meet, the tiger that has been imprisoned for a long time will be released—or both ends will be released together."

Xie Jiyu said, "It's good that you understand."

Xie Ze'an had no other thoughts in his mind other than the word "convinced".

Yao Dingyan is indeed a genius!

Look, when someone is an official, the emperor is reluctant to take it away and dare not reuse it. He wants to leave him to the prince but is afraid that he will lead the prince away, so he can only stay by his side and observe with great pains.

How many people in the world can make the emperor bother?

Even if such a person fails in the end, it should not be considered in vain to go through this experience in the world.

Xie Ze settled down, and honestly confessed to Xie Jiyu: "Actually, he has already mentioned the matter of taking me as an apprentice, but after I refused, he didn't mention it again. It should be just passing by."

Xie Jiyu frowned.

He was stunned for a moment, then smiled wryly and shook his head: "Sanlang, it seems that you have made an appointment with this teacher. According to this Mr. Yao's temper, he won't give up so easily, and there must be a later time."