First acquaintance (repair)
The carriage wheels rolled to a stop in front of a mansion. In front of the bright red door lintel, the steward waved his hand lightly, and two servants hurriedly set up the ladder and welcomed the young prince to disembark.
Emperor Shaoze smiled as he emerged from the curtain and said to the housekeeper, "This prince has picked up a very clever scholar from the Examination Hall. He will be the palace's counselor from now on."
The housekeeper was startled when he saw Shuang'er standing behind His Highness. She was dressed in a simple and rustic manner and was carrying a tattered bag. It was obvious that she was not from the capital.
Not to mention that there was a little fat pig covered in mud following at his feet.
It turns out he was raising pigs in the countryside...
The housekeeper was disgusted and felt that the pair were not worthy of being in a respectable place, but he could not tell His Highness directly.
"What should I call you?"
The Shuang'er wiped the sweat off her face and said, "My last name is Lin, and my given name is Huai'en."
"Mr. Lin."
The butler acted very respectfully, welcoming Lin Huai'en into the house and arranging a good room for him. On the table in the room were some new clothes and cloth bags, because the butler really couldn't stand Lin Huai'en's shabby appearance.
Lin Huai'en was also very thoughtful. He noticed the housekeeper's strange look and explained, "When I came to take the exam, I was a little short of money, so it was not convenient for me to pack myself up."
The butler didn't believe a single word of his feeble excuses.
What qualifications does a Shuang'er have to take the imperial examination and compete with men for the throne? She might as well just say that she is going to the capital to find a good husband. Picking up a rich young man anywhere is better than picking up those rough men in the countryside.
It's like a toad wanting to eat swan flesh.
The butler's tone turned cold: "Since you are a guest invited by the young prince, sir, please stay here."
The maid serving on the side wanted to come and take Lin Huai'en's package.
Lin Huai'en couldn't stand such extravagance and immediately became embarrassed: "No. I can do it myself. I'm used to doing the work."
Hearing this, the butler snorted softly and left the room, secretly thinking in his heart -
Could it be that the country girl Shuang'er is here to seduce His Highness? She plans to raise the young prince, and once he comes of age, take him into the palace. With their friendship over the years, she can at least make him a concubine or even a side concubine...
Hey! I've never seen Shuang'er have such a big appetite!
But over the next year or so, Lin Huai'en's performance severely slapped the housekeeper in the face——
I never thought that Lin Huai'en would actually come here to be a serious advisor!!!
Every morning, Lin Huai'en would study hard in his study, and in the afternoon he would teach the young prince the way of politics, how to handle complicated political affairs, and how to understand the people's livelihood and peace.
Every little bit, every detail.
The housekeeper was good at guessing people's thoughts. He guessed that because Shuang'er would never be able to enter the officialdom, he placed his unfulfilled dream on the young prince.
Every time the butler saw Lin Huai'en looking at the young prince, it was as if he was looking at a vast world of peace and harmony in the distance. And the young prince was particularly fond of Lin Huai'en, and studied very hard and seriously every day, trying to make Lin Huai'en feel comforted and happy for him.
The butler couldn't help but sigh deeply.
Lin Huai'en's dream is destined to never come true for the little prince.
At night, the housekeeper went to Lin Huai'en and said to him privately, "You don't have to waste all this effort. Although the young prince is the legitimate son...but his mother's family was suppressed by His Majesty, he couldn't ascend to the throne of Crown Prince, and it's not easy for him to survive in the palace. With his status, he won't go far in politics..."
"You are the only true friend of the young prince, and I can see that he really likes you. But he is still young and doesn't understand many things. I can only tell you in private."
Lin Huai'en was taken aback, but quickly dismissed the thought: "I like the young prince very much. He is very kind and simple. Over the years, he is the only person willing to listen to my ideals. I regard him as a confidant. Whether he enters the government or not, I am willing to assist him earnestly."
The duty of a counselor is to assist the lord wholeheartedly and devote himself to the lord. Regardless of the success or failure of this young lord, Lin Huai'en is willing to do so.
"I'm glad you think so, sir."
The butler sighed again.
*
Inside the palace.
Emperor Shaoze was writing seriously at his desk when he suddenly saw his father and the Grand Tutor walking and talking by the lake outside the window, so he picked up his homework and went to meet them.
Emperor Shaoze asked timidly, "Father, may I... may I serve as an official in the court?"
The Grand Tutor remained silent.
Di Anyuan's eyes turned cold, and he spoke with a strong sense of sarcasm: "You want to be an official?"
Sensing the strange atmosphere, Di Shaoze flinched a bit, but when he thought of Lin Huai'en's elegant little face, he mustered up his courage again: "Father...I want to stand in the court like my brothers...every day..."
"Oh? I didn't know you had such ambitions..." Di Anyuan took his homework and examined it carefully. "This article is really excellent. It seems you have grown up."
To be fair, Emperor Shaoze's writing style is beyond his age, and it will surely be regarded as a benchmark by all officials.
Di Anyuan looked at his young son coldly, as if he were looking at a growing tiger, ready to drink his blood and eat his flesh at any time. But fortunately, this tiger had no hunting instincts.
Hearing such praise from his father, the 'young tiger' even showed a hint of joy on his face, wringing his hands like an idiot.
He just has brains but no intentions.
Reassured, Di Anyuan threw his homework onto the clear lake, letting the water erode the writing. "Your brothers are all talented individuals who have been trained by the Grand Tutor for years. You've never studied under him. What qualifications do you have to enter the court?"
Di Shaoze lowered his head, his eyes dimmed.
He did not achieve Wynn's hope.
"I understand."
Di Shaoze returned to his mansion feeling frustrated.
Lin Huai'en had already prepared all the books and placed them high on the desk. He raised his hand and asked, "Where is today's homework?"
Di Shaoze wrung his hands: "Lost... lost..."
Lin Huai'en frowned slightly, then relaxed gently: "Then after class today, please give me another one."
Di Shaoze bent his eyes, his heart burning with passion as he clung to him: "Huai En, you're so good to me. You're not even angry with me."
Di Shaoze's cold heart, which had been frustrated in front of his father, was quickly warmed by Lin Huai'en's tenderness.
Lin Huai'en asked: "Are many people angry with you?"
"A lot. No one in the palace likes me." Di Shaoze leaned towards Lin Huai'en, "Only you in the mansion are the best to me. Huai'en, I want to keep you forever."
There was a certain heat in Di Shaoze's eyes, and he gently expressed the most unusual feelings in the most ordinary words.
If a man had said this, Lin Huai'en would have been able to guess what he meant, but Di Shaoze was still young, and Lin Huai'en had no defenses against him: "Don't worry. I will be with you until you grow up. And Qiuqiu will too."
The little pink pig beside the desk snorted and nudged Di Shaoze's leg to express its approval and intimacy.
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