"Oh? Really? Yun Qing is so amazing, when will you let me see her skills?"
"Hehehe, anytime is fine. But when can I officially enroll? Will my brother's teacher be teaching me? What's he like? Will he be strict? And where will I live? Can I live with my brother?"
He kept asking questions and talking non-stop.
But Nan Yu showed no sign of annoyance; he always had boundless tolerance for his younger brother.
"Yunqing, you came with Master Song's letter of recommendation, so you should be able to become Master Song's disciple soon. Master Song is a very good person, so you don't need to be afraid. As for where we'll stay, I can't arrange that, but I'll talk to the headmaster and ask him to try to arrange for us to stay together, okay?"
Nan Yu was very patient and answered Yun Qing's questions one by one.
Upon hearing this, Master Li hurriedly said, "Young Master Nanyu need not worry. Since this young master Yunqing is your younger brother, we will definitely take good care of him. I will also have the headmaster arrange his accommodation."
Nan Yu gave him a polite smile, tinged with a hint of aloofness, and nodded, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Master Li."
"Not at all, Young Master Nanyu, you're too kind." Master Li gestured respectfully to one side and said, "Please come this way."
After saying that, he began to lead the way.
Gu Jiangli and the others followed slowly five steps behind him.
Gu Jiangli turned to look at Nan Yu, and finally asked the question that had been bothering her: "Nan Yu, in theory, Master Li is your elder, but his respectful attitude towards you doesn't seem like that of someone who would treat a junior."
Master Li was very polite, but when facing Yu the Great, his respect was excessive.
This doesn't seem like how a teacher treats his students at all.
Nan Yu pursed his lips, looking rather helpless. "It's a long story. To put it simply, I am now appreciated by the Emperor, and my teachers and fellow disciples all respect me greatly because of this."
Gu Jiangli was a little surprised, but it was absolutely reasonable and justified.
Given Yu's abilities, it was entirely reasonable for him to be appreciated by the emperor.
"The fact that the teachers treat you with such respect shows that His Majesty truly favors you."
"Yes, His Majesty said that I will not need to take the imperial examinations in the future. With just one word from me, he can directly appoint me to an official position in the court."
"Oh? His Majesty has even chosen this shortcut for you."
"Yes, I am now the tutor's assistant, with a status almost equivalent to that of the tutor of the Hundred Books Academy. I am also favored by the Emperor, which is why the tutors treat me this way..."
As Nan Yu spoke, as if suddenly remembering something, "Oh, right, Father and Mother, now that I'm considered a favorite of the Emperor, once others know your identities, there will inevitably be people coming to you to curry favor and curry favor. At that time..."
“I understand, I understand. Don’t accept any gifts, right? Don’t worry, your father and I understand.” Gu Jiangli gave him a reassuring smile.
But Nan Yu shook his head: "Mother, just accept the gifts if someone gives them to you."
"Huh?" Gu Jiangli was taken aback; this wasn't what she had expected.
"His Majesty said that corruption is rampant in the capital and he is thinking of ways to suppress it. If anyone wants to be the first to do so, then let them be. Mother, Father, if anyone comes to curry favor and offers valuable gifts, accept the gifts and, while you're at it, write down their family names and family information so I can present them to His Majesty."
"So you're saying you want to punish those who come to give gifts? But if that happens, won't we be punished too, since we accepted bribes?"
"No, he won't." Nan Yu's eyes shone with confidence. "His Majesty won't blame me. After all, this is helping him leave evidence of his crimes."
Gu Jiangli noticed the changes in Nan Yu.
He is becoming more and more composed and confident, and his style of doing things is becoming more and more like Jiang Huaizhi's.
Perhaps he really is suited to be an official.
Gu Jiangli smiled and suddenly the image of a gorgeously dressed young man flashed through her mind.
"Oh, right," she suddenly said, "Nanyu, did you make a friend, a prince, here?"
"Crown Prince? What Crown Prince?" Nan Yu asked back.
"...We forgot to ask his name. Are there many princes in the capital? He was just outside the door and almost got into an argument with us, but we heard him say he was your friend, so we didn't argue with him."
Nan Yu frowned, seemingly recalling the scene outside the door just now.
After a moment, his brow relaxed. "Oh, I know, it's that prince."
"Is he really your friend?"
“Not familiar with him.” Nan Yu’s words were decisive and resolute.
Gu Jiangli couldn't imagine what kind of expression the prince would have if they overheard their conversation.
Yun Qing opened her mouth wide and said in a childish voice, "Brother, aren't you familiar with that prince? He just tried to come in by claiming to be your friend!"
Nan Yu pursed his lips and explained casually, "I met him a few times at His Majesty's banquets. He did want to befriend me because the status of the Heir Apparent's Mansion is not what it used to be. Befriending someone trusted by His Majesty would give him a chance to receive more favor from His Majesty."
"The young prince seems a bit dim-witted, but I didn't expect him to have some ulterior motives."
“Mother, no one in the capital is simple. Even the most foolish person has hidden thoughts and schemes in their heart.”
His expression was calm, but it made Gu Jiangli feel a little sorry for him.
Nan Yu is not very old, not even ten years old this year, yet he has such insights. It is clear that he has suffered losses in the capital, but he just didn't tell them.
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