Is there a problem with the paper?

Wu Qing was a little nervous.

After all, it was the first time in her life that she gave a test paper to someone. Although she had asked Master Xun to help revise the answers, there were inevitably omissions and imperfections.

The second prince said in dissatisfaction: "It's all because your question is too biased! How can people answer it?"

Wu Qing was stunned: "Where is it off?"

She said confidently: "Aren't my questions all about basic subjects like scriptures, arithmetic, and geography? In order to give you extra points, I also gave you a bunch of chemistry knowledge questions."

The second prince showed a look of disgust.

He frowned, seemingly unimpressed by the topics. "They sound like something that only rude foreigners would delve into."

When it comes to Westerners, the princes don't like them very much.

In their memory, those Westerners who came from afar had different skin colors, spoke unclearly, and behaved rudely and impolitely, which was unbearable.

"You haven't mastered what even foreigners know... What qualifications do you have to look down on them?"

Wu Qing shook his head and spread his hands, "Such arrogance, isn't it even worse than the foreigners?"

She planned to use provocation again.

The second prince retorted: "What are the strange skills and tricks of the foreigners worth learning? Our country is a country of etiquette, and we focus on Confucian classics and practical learning."

"The scriptures are the foundation of a scholar. When a noble person sets questions, he should focus on studying the Confucian classics."

The second prince himself has a special liking for scriptures.

After hearing the second prince's words, Wu Qing smiled.

"I'm not asking you to abandon the scriptures," Wu Qing said, "but even if you don't master the knowledge and skills of Westerners, you must have a basic understanding of them."

"Don't let the time pass when you don't know what the foreigners are saying. That would be really laughable."

The second prince was choked by her words and was speechless for a moment.

"Besides, learning these things will be of great benefit to you."

It was rare for Wu Qing to be so patient and explain the reason to the Second Prince.

"Tell me, if you don't even know basic arithmetic, how will you be able to understand account books in the future?"

The second prince muttered, "Your questions are not basic ones. Without an abacus, who can figure them out? Besides, I don't need to worry about these trivial matters."

As a descendant of the royal family, he has lived a life of luxury since childhood. Why would he ever worry about money, or calculate every penny of gold and silver?

"If you say so..."

Wu Qing's tone suddenly became uncertain, as if he was trying to hide his smile.

She moved closer to the Second Prince and suggested in a low voice:

"If you really think so, why not take some time to check your money box and see if the gold, silver and jewels hidden in it are really as you think. There is no need to worry about it."

The second prince asked warily and puzzledly: "Why?"

Wu Qing smiled slightly, "You just said that you never asked about the whereabouts of the money. If someone tampered with it, how would you know?"

Wu Qing’s words were very clear.

——Since the second prince didn’t care about his money box at all, the valuables in it might have been tampered with secretly by someone.

The Second Prince looked at Wu Qing deeply and asked her in a deep voice: "...Do you suspect the people around me?"

His originally relaxed expression suddenly became solemn.

When it comes to this kind of thing, his childishness has gone a lot, leaving only the considerations that only belong to a superior.

"It's just speculation, don't be too nervous." Wu Qing shrugged.

The Second Prince was silent for a moment, as if he was digesting her words.

In the end, he agreed with Wu Qing's opinion.

"Okay, I'll go back and check."

After saying this, the Second Prince raised his head and looked directly at Wu Qing, his tone clearly filled with displeasure: "If anything really happens to the money box, I will definitely apologize to you afterwards."

"But if your guess is completely false..."

The second prince said coldly, "Then you must bow your head and apologize to my servants. Although they are servants, you cannot insult them at will."

"Hmm?" The eldest prince's face suddenly became a little confused after hearing this, "Second brother, this...?"

Isn't this against the rules?

What is the identity of Lady Ji? What is the identity of the eunuch beside my second brother?

The second prince seemed not to hear the eldest prince's question. He just stood there with his back straight, his eyes slightly red and his fists clenched.

The teasing childish smile on Wu Qing's face had disappeared without a trace.

She sighed secretly in her heart.

The arithmetic problems she asked were not random. Part of the reason was that she hoped the Second Prince would try to manage his own accounts himself.

I believe this will teach the Second Prince a profound lesson, making him understand that he should not easily believe the sweet words of servants.

The second prince originally thought that such words would dampen Concubine Ji's enthusiasm, put her in an awkward situation, and even make her want to retreat.

All of the servants around him have followed him since childhood and have a close relationship with him, like brothers.

They were loyal to him and obeyed his orders. The shortest time they had been with him was five years.

And Lady Ji had only known him for a few days, yet she dared to make malicious assumptions about his loyal servants. How could he not feel angry and dissatisfied?

The second prince said in a stern voice: "Your Excellency is still silent, are you afraid?"

"Okay, I accept. Since the Second Prince is so generous, I will respectfully obey your command."

Unexpectedly, Wu Qing agreed without hesitation.

Her tone was calm, as if apologizing to a servant was not a very humiliating thing.

Instead, she said with a smile: "If something goes wrong, don't compensate me with other gifts. I am a vulgar person. I only like gold, silver and banknotes."

The second prince was very disgusted with her taste.

"...Okay, that's settled!"

The eldest prince, who was watching from the sidelines, held his forehead with his hand, his mind as clear as a mirror.

He understood that the reason why Concubine Ji mentioned his second brother's money box so directly and agreed to his request so easily must be because she knew some unknown secrets.

It seems that my second brother’s small treasury is bound to bleed heavily.

The topic returned to the test paper.

Wu Qing pointed at the geography part of their study and asked, "Perhaps you won't be able to use arithmetic, but what about geography?"

"If you don't understand this, how can you know where the strategic locations are and where the routes to advance are? And how can you formulate a reasonable strategy to defeat the enemy?"

As soon as Wu Qing finished speaking, the Second Prince said confidently:

"I am in poor health and have always been weak. Things like fighting in battle and leading troops to fight should naturally be done by a 'hero' like my eldest brother. You should ask him more."

He pushed all the war matters to the eldest prince.

The eldest prince closed his eyes fiercely: "..."

I really want to thank this brother of mine.

Wu Qing couldn't help but complain: "I only gave 20 points in the geography section, you got 4 points, and your elder brother only got 10 points. If I were the emperor, I would not dare to send you two to the battlefield..."

The eldest prince coughed dryly.

He said, "Sir, the geography knowledge we learn is mostly related to the terrain, climate change, and farming techniques. Questions like the ones you ask are more like what soldiers need to learn when they are marching and fighting."

The eldest prince lowered his voice and reminded: "These are all military secrets."

But he didn't ask Wu Qing how he knew all this.

Wu Qing was silent.

Is this true or false?

Didn't she just ask which mountains outside the capital were good for hiding troops, and which route was the most convenient for attacking the capital from Yushan?

Wu Qing thought for a moment and an idea came to him.

She quickly asked them in a low voice: "Have you seen the map?"

The second prince immediately shook his head.

The map was a secret. No matter how much his father doted on him, he never let him see it.

The eldest prince frowned and recalled: "I had the honor of seeing him once at my father's place."

The second prince turned around and stared at him in disbelief: "When?!"

Why! He hasn't even seen it!