Chapter 251 A Confrontation with Yao Siliang
What's going on?
Why are you suddenly cursing at me?
Wei Shuyu was dumbfounded.
"That Grand Tutor Yao, I'm usually busy..."
Wei Shuyu was about to explain when Yao Silian interrupted him again.
Is being busy an excuse?
"Don't think I don't know what you're busy with, a dignified official doing the business of a merchant."
"This is a disgrace to the imperial court!"
"They disregarded even the Crown Prince for some money."
"Truly unworthy to be a subject!"
As a traditionalist, he inherently held a prejudice against pro-business policies.
He also inquired about Wei Shuyu's deeds.
It would have been better if he hadn't asked; once he did, it completely shattered his worldview.
Every day is filled with either fighting or swearing...
Absolutely negative reviews!
Not a single official spoke well of Wei Shuyu.
When Wei Shuyu was mentioned, the officials looked indignant, as if they wished they could dig up Wei Shuyu's ancestral graves.
Let someone like that be the Crown Prince's tutor...
Is Wei Shuyu a suitable match?
"Teacher Yao, you and my father were colleagues before, weren't you?"
Wei Shuyu couldn't help but ask a question.
The two had studied the Liang and Chen books together, and could be considered colleagues.
"how?"
Yao Silian frowned: "Trying to get close to me?"
"no……"
Wei Shuyu shook his head: "I just feel that they are all officials, so why is there such a big difference between them?"
"Um?"
Yao Siliang's face darkened: "What do you mean?"
"It means exactly what it says..."
Wei Shuyu suddenly laughed: "My father is devoted to the Tang Dynasty, while you only know how to rely on your age and act arrogantly."
"In my opinion, what you just said wasn't wrong."
"At such an advanced age, it would be better to resign from office and retire at home!"
Wei Shuyu didn't tolerate the old man's behavior.
I neither ate your food nor stayed at your place.
Why should I be insulted by you for no reason?
"Say it again?"
Yao Silian pulled out the ruler he always carried and slammed it on the table.
Wei Shuyu stepped forward and retorted without backing down...
"Promoting commerce is a national policy, and I am the person in charge appointed by His Majesty!"
"You're saying I'm smearing the imperial court? Aren't you questioning the court's decisions?"
"You look down on merchants, are you perhaps looking down on all merchants in the world?"
"You look down on me, an official? Do you think His Majesty is blind and unable to judge people?"
Holy crap.
Xiao Wei argues with Yao Shi.
That's exciting...
Li Chengqian stared wide-eyed.
Keep spraying...
After being sprayed with water, Yao Shi retired and returned to his hometown.
Then I will be free!
"Young man, you have quite the eloquence, you've got a few of your father's skills."
Yao Siliang smiled nonchalantly: "But you also need to figure out who you're criticizing."
"Be young, but remember that the tallest tree catches the most wind!"
Swish.
Li Chengqian turned to look at Wei Shuyu.
"No, it won't work..."
Wei Shuyu smiled and shook his head: "Young man, you're hot-blooded. As long as you have something on your mind, you can't hold it in until you get it out!"
Upon hearing this, Yao Silian burst into laughter.
Suddenly, his smile vanished.
Combined with his aged face, it was particularly poignant.
"That's unfortunate..."
"I'm old and frail, I don't have that much time to chat with you!"
Suddenly.
Yao Silian shouted, "Men, take Wei Shuyu away and give him twenty strokes of the cane!"
What?
Does this old man lack manners?
Splash!
I have to say...
Yao Silian still held some influence in the Eastern Palace.
As soon as he finished speaking, two guards rushed in from outside the door.
"Grand Tutor Yao".
The guard clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yao Silian.
Yao Silian pointed at Wei Shuyu: "Wei Shuyu disrespects his elders, take him away and give him twenty strokes of the cane!"
"Who dares?"
Wei Shuyu stepped forward, his gaze sharp: "I am His Majesty's personally appointed tutor to the Crown Prince. What right do you have to touch me!"
"This is the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace!"
Yao Silian shouted, "You are the Crown Prince's tutor, and I am the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor. I have the right to deal with you!"
Yao Silian waved his hand and ordered, "Drag him away!"
Wei Shuyu frowned.
He turned his head and glanced at Li Chengqian...
Li Chengqian, however, remained hesitant and dared not step forward.
He saw that the two guards were about to carry him away.
Wei Shuyu took out a piece of brocade!
"I am a Junior Inspector personally appointed by the Emperor Emeritus, responsible for monitoring the Crown Prince's every move!"
"Having heard that the Crown Prince has been treated unfairly, I have come to inquire about it!"
Wei Shuyu waved the brocade in his hand: "It was personally conferred by His Majesty and the Emperor Emeritus."
Yao Silian frowned.
He had also heard of the title "Junior Inspector".
Although the imperial court had not yet determined the rank of the supervising junior physician.
However, his power was the same as that of the Grand Counselor, and he was a fifth-rank official!
And thanks to the support of the censors.
Wei Shuyu oversaw the imperial family and examined all the civil and military officials...
His power was comparable to that of Wei Zheng!
The only difference is...
He doesn't have a single person to give him orders!
Limited to the right to comment.
The two guards stood frozen in place, looking at Yao Silian with questioning eyes...
"You may leave now."
Yao Silian waved his hand.
Although Li Yuan had lost power, for an old stubborn man like him, imperial power was supreme and he could not disobey orders.
After the guards left, Yao Silian looked at Wei Shuyu...
"Since you want to monitor the Crown Prince's Palace, then I'll listen carefully to what you've discovered..."
"If you can't give a convincing explanation, I'll risk my official position to have His Majesty dismiss you!"
Wei Shuyu remained silent.
What grudge do we have that you're so determined to ruin me?
"I have discovered that you have acted unfairly, spread rumors, and indiscriminately reprimanded the Crown Prince!"
Wei Shuyu pointed to the tray in the eunuch's hand: "What's wrong with His Highness the Crown Prince hosting a banquet for me?"
"The Crown Prince is the heir apparent of the country."
"Does it mean we don't even have the right to host a banquet anymore?"
Li Chengqian nodded in agreement.
Seeing Yao Silian's sullen face, he quickly put on a proper sitting posture.
"The royal family is frugal and must not be extravagant!" Yao Silian replied without hesitation.
"Where was there extravagance and waste?"
Wei Shuyu countered with a question: "Did you see it with your own eyes, or did you hear it from someone else?"
Um?
Yao Silian's face darkened.
Pointing to the nearby food, drinks, and fruit platters, he asked, "Is it necessary to eat so much for just you?"
Wei Shuyu sneered.
Does having plenty of fruits and delicacies mean it's wasteful?
"At the very beginning, I also reminded the Crown Prince..."
"But do you know what the Crown Prince said?"
"The Crown Prince allowed me to pack it up and take it home, and also promised to bring a portion of food for my father and mother..."
"This is clearly a demonstration of respecting and valuing talent..."
Why is he so despicable in your eyes?
Yao Silian frowned.
This was something he hadn't expected...
A glance at the eunuchs' expressions told him that Wei Shuyu was not lying.
“It is perfectly acceptable to entertain distinguished guests, but you are merely a tutor and do not deserve such treatment.”
Yao Siliang responded with a cold expression.
"presumptuous!"
Wei Shuyu suddenly shouted, "Whether I am worthy of this banquet or not, the Crown Prince has his own opinion."
"Yao Silian, your only responsibility is to instruct the Crown Prince!"
"Instead of getting involved in the Crown Prince's daily life."
"Your actions constitute meddling in the affairs of the royal family. If this gets to His Majesty, you'll lose your head!"
Yao Silian's expression remained unchanged.
He spoke slowly...
"As the Crown Prince's tutor, I have a responsibility to instill in him a correct outlook on life."
"For example……"
"A person like you is not worthy of having the Crown Prince host a banquet."
Li Chengqian blinked.
He deserves it.
He deserves it just for his mouth.
"Yao Silian, oh Yao Silian..."
"Are you really getting senile?"
"You were just saying you were interfering in the royal family's affairs, and now you're acting recklessly again?"
"My appointment as the Crown Prince's tutor was personally bestowed by His Majesty!"
"Is it not enough that you can interfere in the Crown Prince's private affairs, do you also want to influence His Majesty's decisions?"
"how?"
"Do you think you're more capable than His Majesty?"
Swish.
Yao Silian's expression changed slightly.
He could give orders to Li Chengqian, but he absolutely could not question Li Shimin.
Turning around, he bowed to Li Chengqian...
"Your Highness, it was this old minister who overstepped his bounds."
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