Chapter 172 New Year's Eve
Ah Sui stopped and looked up at the minister in crimson official uniform who was bowing to him. He crossed his arms and returned the greeting: "Sir, please speak."
Minister: "I heard that the young prince won all the top grades in the final exam. Is this true?"
Ah Sui nodded and said calmly, "Of course it's true. If you don't believe it, you can ask Cheng Xueshi in the academy for confirmation."
He thought this person was looking for trouble.
The minister smiled faintly and said, "Of course I believe it. Your Highness is both virtuous and learned, and everyone can see it."
"My surname is Zhang, and my given name is Lian. I wonder if Your Highness would be interested in taking me as your teacher?"
“???”
Not only Asui was surprised, but the other ministers who had not left yet were also stunned.
No, you Zhang Lian, weren't you the first one to clamor to test the qualifications of this young prince?
How come you're asking the young prince to become your disciple so quickly? I never thought you'd be this kind of person!
Facing the angry glares from his colleagues, Zhang Lian turned a blind eye and looked at Asui expectantly.
My little prince is very talented and has a photographic memory. If you miss this opportunity, you will miss it forever!
Opportunity is fleeting and will never come back!
Zhang Lian's eyes became more and more heated, and he wanted to nod his head to Asui and agree on the spot.
Unfortunately, he was quickly rejected.
Ah Sui shook his head seriously: "I'm sorry, sir, but I already have a teacher. He is Xu Daxueshi. Thank you for your kindness."
He felt sorry for almost misunderstanding the gentleman.
The four-year-old little prince, younger than his own grandson, was imitating the politeness of adults. Zhang Lian couldn't help but feel soft-hearted: "It doesn't matter. The little prince is of noble status and can have multiple teachers. It's no problem to add me as one."
"If Your Highness is in trouble, I can go and ask His Majesty for permission myself!"
Asui was the first to respond to such a situation. When he opened his mouth to think about how to answer, another minister decisively pushed Zhang Lian away.
"Okay, that's enough, it's my turn."
He adjusted his official hat, cleared his throat, and said, "Your Highness, I am Gao Ji. I wonder if you know the territory of the Great Qi, its prefectures and counties, its population, and so on?"
Asui patiently replied, "The Great Qi has thirteen states, thirty-six prefectures, two hundred and eighty-seven counties, and a territory..."
Asui spoke a little fast because he was in a hurry to go to the toilet, but he never made any mistakes. He talked about the current population of Da Qi, its relations with other ethnic groups, the topography and geology of the north and south, and the amount of fertile farmland and irrigation facilities.
He spoke clearly, answered questions fluently, and even had a calm and composed temperament. The minister who asked the question nodded frequently, very satisfied.
You know, at this age, very few children can answer with such detail.
Seeing this, the others were unwilling to be left behind and asked questions to Asui one after another. In the end, they all stroked their beards and nodded with a look of satisfaction.
Who doesn’t like a smart kid?
Asui answered expressionlessly while memorizing the faces of these people.
My father is right, these ministers are really nagging.
He really needs to pee.
While thinking about how to escape, Jiang Fusheng appeared.
Seeing Asui, he hurried down the stairs and asked, "Hey, little prince, why are you still here?"
Without waiting for Asui to reply, he had already pointed his finger at Zhang Liangaoji and the others: "As the saying goes, people have three urgent needs. Your Highness is in a hurry to use the toilet. I beg you gentlemen to be merciful and help me!"
They had no idea that Asui was going to the toilet, and they immediately felt embarrassed.
Jiang Fusheng came to the rescue and Asui bowed and took his leave.
Looking at his small but steady figure, several ministers were very pleased.
The young prince has a really good temper, he is humble and respectful, and knowledgeable. If it were his Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he would have turned away in disdain, and might even have taken a little revenge on them.
Several people looked at each other.
Maybe Da Qi can be saved!
........
In the afternoon, Asui returned to Qiyun Palace, ready to share his morning experience with Yunwan. When he stepped through the threshold, he found that there were many people in the palace.
Huipin cried out, "It's the little prince who has returned!"
Yun Wan smiled and waved to Asui, "Come and meet the ladies."
Ah Sui bowed and said hello: "Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen."
Concubine Kang and the others waved their hands: "Your Highness is too polite. Your Highness is really well behaved!"
Seeing the wound on his face, Concubine Kang said distressedly, "The wound on your young prince's face... it makes me feel heartbroken. That Prince Pingnan is so lawless that he dared to attack the prince. Let's teach them a lesson!"
The others nodded in agreement and followed suit, praising him: "The little prince is indeed worthy of being the child of the Empress and His Majesty. He has picked out the best of both of them."
"Look at the little prince's eyes. You can tell he's your Majesty's child. No wonder I used to think he was kind..."
Although it is a compliment, if it is said nicely, people will feel comfortable and not disgusted.
Concubine Kang turned around, took the square brocade box from the palace maid, and handed it to Asui: "This is a small gift that I prepared for the young prince. I hope your majesty and the young prince will not dislike it."
Seeing this, others also took action: "This is mine."
"And mine!"
Several people took out the prepared gifts and handed them to Asui. Seeing that he looked handsome and cute, they couldn't help but feel curious again.
No matter what they gave her, Yun Wan was not stingy and asked someone to prepare gifts, mainly gold, silver, jade and other jewelry, for them.
She has all the necessary items, as there are plenty in the warehouse. Even if she wears one every day, she won't be able to wear them all, so she might as well give them away as a favor.
The other concubines who received the jewelry were very happy. You know, in the past, no matter how much they said good things in Changchun Palace and Yaohua Palace, they might not get a decent piece of jewelry.
When we came to Qiyun Palace, we just chatted about family matters. The atmosphere was relaxed. Most importantly, Yun Wan was generous, had a good temper, and was not annoying.
With Yi Yunwan now being the first person in the harem, and with Asui, the bloodline acknowledged by Emperor Jingxuan himself, she doesn't need to calculate any of them. Coming to Qiyun Palace is more relaxing than going anywhere else.
After Concubine Hui and Concubine Kang left, Asui breathed a sigh of relief.
There are so many people, it’s scary.
Yun Wan touched his neck and found that he was sweating, so she quickly took off his clothes and reapplied medicine.
"Mother, a minister came to see the emperor today, but he didn't see him. He said he wanted to announce my identity at the New Year's Eve banquet."
Asui shared with her the information he had found out today.
Yun Wan: "Mother, I understand. But from now on, remember to call me mother in front of outsiders, and don't give people the opportunity to find fault with you."
"I understand, mother." Asui immediately changed his words.
Yun Wan: "But you can call me mother in private."
Ah Sui nodded: "Okay, mother."
Seeing that he was in high spirits and seemed to be in a good mood, Yun Wan tapped the tip of his nose and asked with a smile, "Have you forgiven your father?"
Ah Sui smiled at her sheepishly and continued, "He taught me how to read the map of the Great Qi today, and he also said he would take me to the morning court..."
“.........”
Yun Wan listened patiently.
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