"You, you big idiot! That bitch is so wicked, and you even spoke up for her just now! You're really infuriating me!"
The First Emperor smiled but did not speak directly.
Clearly, he was reviewing the countermeasures Li Lin had taken to deal with this sudden crisis.
However, his lack of reaction does not mean that Manyin had no reaction.
Her slightly reddish eyes suddenly widened, and she pinched his cheek, her puffed-up face making Li Lin laugh involuntarily.
Oh dear, I never imagined this princess had such an adorable side. She's a treasure bestowed upon me by heaven; I must cherish her and never let her suffer the slightest injustice!
"Your Highness, I am truly sorry. I did not think that far ahead at the time, and now that I think about it, I feel a little scared!"
"Hmph, you're just too kind!"
He didn't respond much to the princess's anger, only smiling apologetically.
After reviewing Li Lin's countermeasures, the First Emperor finally spoke, "Li Zhongcheng, your performance this time has truly impressed me. I feel that your current official position is completely unworthy of your intelligence and talent. How about this, next month, when Fusu returns, I will make him the Crown Prince, and you will have to make do and be his teacher!"
[What? His Majesty is going to appoint a Crown Prince? He's going to appoint Fusu as Crown Prince? This isn't how the script is supposed to go! Shouldn't His Majesty only appoint Fusu as Crown Prince shortly before his death? How could this be? And he's even making me Fusu's teacher? This... does this mean he's going to make me the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor? Or perhaps the Crown Prince's Grand Preceptor?]
Li Lin was taken aback.
To be honest, he wouldn't be too surprised if the First Emperor asked him to take on another job.
But now he's being made Fusu's teacher.
This is not...
Isn't this grooming him as a future emperor?
"Your Majesty, this..."
"Father, Brother Fusu seems to be a few years older than Minister Li. Is it perhaps inappropriate to have Brother Fusu become Minister Li's apprentice?"
Even Manyin was somewhat incredulous at this point.
Not to mention what Li Lin was thinking?
He definitely wanted to make excuses.
pity,
Once the First Emperor had made up his mind, no amount of persuasion from these two people could change it.
"What's wrong with that? I don't think age is important; what matters is ability. A capable person is a teacher, is that wrong? As for Li Zhongcheng, I have high expectations for you. I hope you can guide Fusu correctly. I don't want him to become a bookworm who only reads Confucian classics. Do you understand?"
"Your Majesty, I understand!"
Li Lin nodded. His Majesty's attitude had already made his intentions clear enough for him.
[So His Majesty meant for me to bring Fusu back from the clutches of Confucian classics! I knew it! How could His Majesty, that old codger, have such good intentions, assigning me such a task? It's utterly despicable!]
The First Emperor had just narrowed his eyes and nodded in satisfaction, but the next second his face turned green: This brat is cursing me in his heart again. When did I become an old man? Brat, don't let me find a chance later. When I do, I will definitely make fun of you. If I don't humiliate you and give you a good beating, I won't feel comfortable!
"Lord Li, today's matter is probably not so simple!"
Unlike the First Emperor, who was sparing with words, Princess Manyin, who was usually very quiet, was unusually talkative today. She even spoke up again at this moment to warn him to be careful.
"Your Highness, rest assured, no matter who is behind Li Yao, I will be able to handle the situation calmly!"
"Lord Li, I suspect they will use their beauty to seduce you soon. I also expect they will use some underhanded tricks on you. As the saying goes, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. Lord Li, you must be extra vigilant these days and not fall into their trap, lest you embarrass me. Do you understand?"
"Don't worry, I, Li, will definitely not let Her Highness down!"
"Lord Li, I am relieved to hear you say that. However, if you do fall into my trap, I will not blame you. After all, even the most astute person can make mistakes. I hope you can avoid any trouble before the wedding!"
"Your Highness, you are so kind!"
"Hate!"
Li Lin couldn't help but utter a heartfelt sentence, the impact of which was no less than that of a "friend zone" card in later generations. Instantly, her face flushed crimson, and she disappeared from his sight in a few hurried steps.
"Hahaha, Li Lin, Li Lin, I didn't realize you were so cunning! How long has it been? Man Yin has already fallen for you?"
[That Princess Manyin's words just now seemed like a promise! She's fallen for my trap and won't blame me? She trusts me too much! No, I can't let the princess down. Right, His Majesty was deliberately mocking me just now. I think he's just jealous, jealous that I'm so charming. That old man is really wicked!]
The First Emperor teased him and then followed Princess Manyin out of the room with his entourage, but upon hearing this remark, he almost stumbled.
"Father, what's wrong? Are you alright?"
The First Emperor, his face ashen, waved his hand to indicate that he was alright.
He was inwardly furious: "That brat, damn it, he's really putting on airs. Me, jealous of him? Dream on! I'm not jealous at all!"
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