Chapter 250 Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince Yao Silian
The Eastern Palace.
Li Chengqian was obediently writing something.
Grand Tutor, Grand Preceptor, Grand Protector, Junior Tutor, Junior Preceptor, Junior Protector...
Li Chengqian had quite a few teachers!
Although many of them are just nominally affiliated.
But we still have to fulfill our responsibilities, right? Otherwise, how can we get paid for nothing?
He would occasionally visit the Eastern Palace each month to give instruction.
After going through all of these steps, Li Chengqian was completely overwhelmed...
I'll also assign some homework.
Li Chengqian had to rack his brains to complete it!
Not completing it? Trying to shirk responsibility? Finding someone to do it for you?
Could it be that you feel itchy and want to experience Li Shimin's loving whipping?
"Your Highness, Wei Shuyu requests an audience."
As he was writing an article, a eunuch came to report it.
"Shuyu is here?"
Li Chengqian was overjoyed and quickly put down his pen to greet him.
He made a huge blunder at Wuyun Pavilion last time.
She was clearly there to cheer on Wei Shuyu.
As a result, he saw Wei Shuyu toasting Li Tai, and left in a sorry state.
"Shuyu, what brings you to the East Palace today?"
Li Chengqian's face showed delight.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Wei Shuyu bowed.
In the royal palace, etiquette must be observed.
"No need for formalities, no need for formalities..."
Li Chengqian strode forward, wanting to learn to be courteous to scholars, and helped Wei Shuyu up.
To everyone's surprise, Wei Shuyu was so frightened that he seemed to have seen a ghost and quickly retreated eight steps.
Li Chengqian's outstretched hand froze in mid-air.
What's going on?
Am I really that scary?
"Your Highness, please forgive me."
Wei Shuyu said with a serious expression, "I have caught a cold and I am afraid of infecting the Crown Prince."
"I see..."
Li Chengqian withdrew his awkward hand.
I was so wrong; I almost wrongly accused Shuyu again.
only……
Weren't you still beating Murong Shun this morning?
So you've caught a cold?
"If you can't figure it out, don't think about it," Li Chengqian continued with a smile, extending the invitation...
"Shuyu, now that you've come to the East Palace, I'll have to give you a proper welcome."
"Quickly... let's go into the hall for a talk."
After some hesitation, Wei Shuyu chose to follow.
no way……
Li Chengqian was too enthusiastic.
And if I just leave like this, His Majesty will make things difficult for me...
"Bring up the fruits and melons that are tribute from the Western Regions."
"I'd also like a serving of all the pastries from Jiangnan."
"Prepare some more wine and dishes."
"Oh, and there's also chilled melon juice..."
"Today I'll take this opportunity to offer my humble opinion: Shuyu, please try the chilled melon juice from the palace. How does it compare to the one made in your Ice Pavilion?"
Li Chengqian laughed heartily.
It must be said that Li Chengqian was quite good in some aspects in the early stages.
"Your Highness is very kind."
Wei Shuyu clasped his hands in a fist and said, "There's too much; we can't finish it all."
"Take what you can't finish..."
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "I'm also preparing some for Minister Wei to take along."
"Oh, right, your mother is about to give birth, so we need to prepare some supplements."
Li Chengqian busied himself giving instructions.
Du He, who was also a tutor to the Crown Prince, was extremely envious.
"Imperial Censor Wei is very fortunate."
Du He sighed, "The Crown Prince has never treated me with such courtesy."
This seemingly simple sentence actually shows that the Crown Prince is good to Wei Shuyu, and Wei Shuyu should be grateful.
"Yeah?"
Wei Shuyu bowed in return, saying, "Then thank you very much, Your Highness."
It was free.
Why not take advantage of a free lunch?
Taking it would allow me to report back to Lao Wei...
I was rewarded by the Crown Prince for my efficient work.
"Okay, okay..."
Li Chengqian was even happier to see Wei Shuyu accept it.
They immediately started chatting again.
During the conversation, the palace maids brought out pastries and fruits.
Wei Shuyu glanced at it casually.
Hmm.
Isn't this Nangong Wan'er?
She had been arranged by Li Chengqian to become a palace maid.
After the palace maids had left, Wei Shuyu suddenly asked...
"Your Highness, don't you have any feelings for Nangong Wan'er at all?"
puff.
Du He, who was drinking, spat out a mouthful of strong liquor.
You really dare to ask anything...
"With the future of the Tang Dynasty on my shoulders, how can I indulge in women and lose my ambition?" Li Chengqian replied solemnly.
Wei Shuyu was stunned.
Your words of righteousness are so profound that even I have no excuse to refute them.
"Your Highness is wise."
Wei Shuyu cupped his hands in a respectful greeting.
Then Li Chengqian began to shower him with concern and care.
Occasionally, she would expose a few of Li Tai's dirty deeds, constantly hinting that she would criticize Li Tai more in the future.
Wei Shuyu gave a few perfunctory replies out of helplessness.
"Your Highness, Master Yao has arrived..."
As they were chatting, a eunuch rushed in to report.
Li Chengqian's hand trembled involuntarily...
Why is this old relic here?
Suddenly, Li Chengqian seemed to remember something and hurriedly ordered, "Quickly, clear away the fruits, pastries, and dishes on the table..."
Wei Shuyu was about to take a grape to eat.
My hand was still frozen in mid-air when the grapes were gone...
The serving eunuch stuffed the fruit plate under the table.
That lightning-fast hand speed shows he's been doing this a lot.
"..."
Wei Shuyu is numb.
Didn't you say you were going to treat me?
They didn't even give me a single grape...
"Stop cleaning!"
An old, dignified voice rang out from outside the door.
Turning my head, I saw a little old man with white beard and hair, and his face covered with age spots.
The old man looked very old, but his eyes were bright and piercing.
At this moment, he looked at Li Chengqian with an angry expression and a stern face.
“Master Yao…”
Li Chengqian said tremblingly.
"Yao Silian greets the Crown Prince." Yao Silian bowed slightly.
Yao Silian.
He once served as the tutor of the crown prince, Li Shimin.
After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Shimin did not immediately ascend the throne, but served as the crown prince for two months.
Yao Silian was assisting Li Shimin at that time.
After Lu Deming and Li Gang passed away one after another, Yao Silian took over the responsibility of educating Li Chengqian.
"Gao Ming has met Master Yao."
Li Chengqian bowed slightly.
A ruler is a ruler, and a teacher is a teacher.
Each person performed their own ceremony.
"Why is the Crown Prince holding such a grand banquet in the palace?"
"A distinguished guest has arrived?"
"Or is there something important to celebrate?"
Yao Silian's eyes were like knives as he scanned the room.
The eunuchs, carrying platters of fruit, dared not raise their heads.
"Master Yao, I have recently acquired a tutor, and I am currently hosting a banquet to entertain him..." Li Chengqian said in a flustered manner.
"Yeah?"
Yao Silian changed the subject, saying, "This old minister has been responsible for instructing Your Highness for so long, why has Your Highness never hosted a banquet for this old minister?"
"Could it be that this old minister has not taught well?"
"If that's the case, Your Highness can explain to His Majesty that this old minister has been relieved of his post as Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince."
Li Chengqian broke out in a cold sweat.
His fearful expression resembled that of a child who had made a mistake.
"It was my oversight."
Li Chengqian quickly backed down: "I will prepare a feast tomorrow..."
"Still trying to argue!"
Yao Silian abruptly interrupted, shouting, "The Crown Prince is neglecting his duties and indulging in unrestrained behavior; this is an act of utter foolishness!"
"They showed no remorse afterward and even tried to cover it up with lies."
"Do you know that one lie requires countless lies to cover it up..."
"Du He!"
Yao Silian then looked at Du He: "As the Crown Prince's tutor, why don't you offer him some advice?"
Du He hurriedly bowed and replied, "It was Du He who failed in her duty."
Wei Shuyu clicked his tongue in amazement.
That old man is awesome.
Even more powerful than my dad...
He had originally intended to remain a quiet bystander, but Yao Siliang suddenly turned his gaze to him…
"You are Xuancheng's son, Wei Shuyu?"
"Yes."
"How dare you!"
Yao Silian angrily rebuked, "The Crown Prince is throwing a lavish banquet, wasting resources. As his tutor, you not only failed to advise him or politely refuse, but also accepted it without hesitation?"
"If I remember correctly..."
"His Majesty appointed you as the Crown Prince's tutor a few days ago, didn't he?"
Why did you only arrive today?
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