Chapter 172 The Poet in Vanity Fair
With Mr. Lin around, the place was filled with laughter and joy.
About half an hour later, Elder Lin stood up to leave. He raised his hand and patted Jiang Xun on the shoulder, smiling and saying:
"I came here to help you because I was worried that you were young and inexperienced. Now that I have seen everything, it is all good. I will leave now and go to copy the stele!"
As Mr. Lin spoke, he waved his hands repeatedly, not giving Jiang Xun a chance to see him out, and left in a hurry.
As Jiang Xun stood up, Mr. Lin's figure disappeared from sight.
He shook his head helplessly. Perhaps his teacher was the only one in the world who would describe him as "young and naive".
Thinking of this, Jiang Xun felt warm in his heart again. When he turned around, he saw Shen Jiasui looking at him curiously.
"Ah Xun, the last time I met Mr. Lin, he was copying a stele in the Jokhang Temple. Is there any knowledge in this?"
Jiang Xun nodded and explained in a gentle voice: "Those stone tablets are treasures left by emperors, generals, and literati from past dynasties. They were originally scattered all over the people."
"At that time, the emperor wanted to confer the title of 'Grand Master' on the teacher, but the teacher refused several times, saying that his ambition was not to serve in the court, but to inherit the academic tradition and educate people."
"Compared to enjoying official positions, inheriting the tradition of learning and educating students is the greatest achievement for generations to come."
"Later, the emperor granted the teacher's wish, and the teacher became a doctor of the Imperial Academy. He then searched for scattered and dusty stone tablets from all over the country, properly preserved them in the Jokhang Temple, restored them, made rubbings, and compiled them into a book."
"As the number of stone tablets increased, they became a forest of tablets over time, and also became a scenic spot in the Jokhang Temple."
Upon hearing this, Shen Jiasui couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, and said sincerely: "The old man, the Imperial Master, is really a person who writes poetry in the world of fame and fortune."
Jiang Xun was startled at first, then his brows relaxed and he said with a smile: "Sui Sui's words are really appropriate. The teacher must be very happy to hear this."
Seeing that it was getting late, the two of them walked out side by side in tacit understanding. Before leaving, Shen Jiasui remembered something:
"By the way, Axun, I almost forgot to ask, how did you tell Lu Yunzheng?"
Although Lu Yunzheng occasionally returned to the Lu Mansion during these days, he still rested in the villa most of the time. It was obvious that he kept his composure and did not confront Gu Xizhi too early.
Shen Jiasui was very curious about how Jiang Xun managed to stabilize Lu Yunzheng.
Jiang Xun chuckled and said mysteriously, "I waited until the news of Prince Xiang's imprisonment spread like wildfire before I sent a letter to Lu Yunzheng. There were only four words on the letter."
"Four words?"
Shen Jiasui was shocked.
Jiang Xun saw Shen Jiasui's eyes wide open and felt very curious, but he couldn't bear to keep Shen Jiasui waiting for a long time, so he said:
"Well, I told him—we'll do it when the time comes."
"Wait for the right time to act?"
Shen Jiasui was confused for only a moment, then his eyes lit up and he gave Jiang Xun a thumbs up.
The last time I reminded Lu Yunzheng about “Gu the Good Doctor”, it was already a risky move, and now it is indeed the more I say, the more mistakes I make.
The phrase "wait for the right time to act" indicates that everything is still under the control of "Prince Xiang". Others may become suspicious after hearing it.
But when Lu Yunzheng was reborn and died together with her, the biggest winner was Prince Xiang.
In Lu Yunzheng's opinion, how could Prince Xiang, who was so capable in his previous life, fall so easily?
Therefore, sometimes if we fail to make good use of the "prophet", foreknowledge of what will happen in the future will become a bondage and shackle.
Besides, what does Lu Yunzheng have left now?
General Lu was already disappointed in him, and Gu Xizhi had also turned away from him, so he had already been deserted by everyone.
At this time, Lu Yunzheng could only choose to believe it.
Thinking of this, Shen Jiasui raised his eyes and glanced at Jiang Xun. Even though he had seen his abilities in Zhou Shan, he couldn't help but feel surprised at this moment.
He is an upright person, yet he is able to manipulate people's hearts. He must have some talent.
After leaving Jing Mansion, Jiang Xun first sent Shen Jiasui back to General Dingguo's Mansion, and then returned to the Dali Temple.
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The days pass by quietly, although everything seems calm on the surface and turbulent inside.
Half a month later, Prince Rui Zhao Huailang visited Cui Mansion again and was sitting in Cui Daoyuan's study.
Standing next to him was Cui Mingjue, who was appointed as the sixth-rank official of the Ministry of Justice after the Flower Festival.
This rank is the highest threshold that the students of the Imperial College can reach when they first enter the court to serve as officials.
As for why he went to the Ministry of Justice, which was in charge of punishment and litigation, instead of the Ministry of Personnel where Cui Daoyuan was, this was partly due to Cui Mingjue's own wishes, but what was even more "coincidental" was that Cui Daoyuan also agreed.
As for Cui Mingjue, he might have some intention of competing with Jiang Xun.
You have to know that the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple have a lot of intersections.
"Mingjue, how do you feel?" Zhao Huailang asked with a smile, tilting his head.
Cui Mingjue shook his head and said truthfully: "You are really too polite to me."
During the time he had been in the Ministry of Justice, everyone knew his identity and they all praised him, even his immediate superior was polite to him.
But this...is not what he wants.
Zhao Huailang didn't take it seriously. Mingjue was his cousin, so wasn't it normal for him to be treated with such courtesy?
Besides, Mingjue would not stay in such a small position of leader for too long.
"No problem, learn more and see more, Mingjue, you still have a long way to go."
Zhao Huailang raised his hand and patted Cui Mingjue on the shoulder, then leaned back in his chair and frowned:
"Grandpa said he wanted me to come over for something very important, so why did he disappear for so long?"
At this point, Cui Mingjue's face also revealed some doubts.
My grandfather has always been cautious in doing things, and he has never specially invited my cousin to come so late.
"Speaking of which, Grandfather seems to be extremely busy these days. The staff members are coming and going in the study. It seems that there is something urgent."
When Cui Mingjue said this, Zhao Huailang sat up straight instantly.
"oh?"
A look of interest flashed across his face, and at that moment, footsteps were heard outside the door.
Cui Mingjue immediately took the initiative to step forward and open the door, "Grandfather."
Cui Daoyuan nodded slightly, and after entering, he sat directly opposite Zhao Huailang and said straight to the point:
"Lang'er, there is a breakthrough."
Zhao Huailang was instantly surprised when he heard this, and asked in a low voice, "Where did it fall?"
Cui Daoyuan's lips curled up slightly. Even though he was an old fox who had experienced a lot, he rarely showed joy at this moment. He whispered:
"It must be someone you would never have thought of, Lang'er. It is the highly respected and flawless imperial teacher - Lin Wanting!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Huailang and Cui Mingjue both changed color, and Zhao Huailang said bluntly:
"We have been digging for so long over the years, but we have not been able to find any fault with Mr. Lin. Why..."
Jiang Xun was brought up by Mr. Lin, and it was he who asked Jiang Xun to run for the position of prince's companion.
It can be said that the reason why Jiang Xun joined the emperor's grandson camp and became their powerful opponent was inseparable from Lin Lao's step-by-step instigation.
How could they not have thought of making efforts from Mr. Lin over the years?
However, Mr. Lin is not interested in fame and wealth, and he keeps himself clean. He has never married in his life. He seems to be playing with the world and is even more impeccable than Jiang Xun.
Cui Daoyuan couldn't help but sigh when he heard this, "Yes, in order to catch him, I have mobilized a lot of people this time."
"Let's get back to the point. The breakthrough point is that Lin Wanting...will never marry!"
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