Chapter 177 Teachers and Students
Elder Lin's fearful look instantly hurt Emperor Sheng, who was just coming out of his memories.
He lowered his head and his eyes fell on Mr. Lin's silver hair. At this moment, he actually felt a little lonely.
In those days, when his father ignored him, his teacher would take him to avoid the red tape in the palace, choose a quiet place to sit on the ground, and let the hem of his clothes be stained by the green grass.
The teacher never stuck to one style of teaching. Sometimes he would start by talking about the flowers, plants, insects and fish in front of him, and incorporate worldly truths into his teachings. When he got to the wonderful parts, the students would laugh heartily.
When the weather was cold, the teacher often took him to sit next to the charcoal brazier, holding a fire poker, and told him some interesting folk legends and strange stories. From time to time, he had to poke the charcoal fire himself.
He can still remember today that when the charcoal was turned over, bright sparks would leap up from the charcoal basin, and the heat would warm his face.
Who could have imagined that as an emperor high above everyone else, he would sometimes envy Jiang Xun?
Because Jiang Xun became the teacher's second disciple, he was enjoying the teacher's meticulous care that he had lost.
At this moment, Emperor Sheng suddenly felt extremely tired, his heart was empty, he turned around and helped Elder Lin, and said in a gentle voice:
"Teacher, there is no need to do this. I trust you."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Lin looked up suddenly, with a flash of shock in his eyes.
Since Emperor Sheng ascended the throne, his address gradually changed to the unconventional "Imperial Teacher", and it has been many years since anyone called him teacher.
Elder Lin raised his head, his lips slightly trembling, his eyes slightly moistened, and he whispered, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Sheng took a deep look at Elder Lin, then turned around to look at the eldest princess, and his expression faded, "Royal sister, you really lost your sense of proportion this time."
The eldest princess sighed and responded without making any more excuses.
I thought Emperor Sheng would issue an order to let her return to Yue, but unexpectedly, Emperor Sheng suddenly changed the subject and asked in an ambiguous tone:
"Yer was still young and unstable. My sister was still on her way back to the capital at that time and had never seen Yeer."
"Just because you like Ji'er so much, can your sister arbitrarily conclude that Ye'er can take on the responsibility of being the crown prince?"
"To act so hastily and emotionally is really unlike the imperial sister's skill and temperament."
The eldest princess's eyebrows twitched slightly when she heard this, and thousands of thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant. The next moment, she raised her head without changing her expression.
"My brother is in his prime, and his power is great throughout the country. Ye'er is indeed young, but he can grow up slowly under the blessing of my brother."
"I have this thought because I think of my brother's wisdom and bravery. I have no words to refute it and I am ashamed."
The princess said this, closing her eyes slightly.
Emperor Sheng frowned slightly, his expression was unclear. After a long while, he leaned over to help the princess up and said in a deep voice:
"Ning'er is not young anymore. If she finds a husband sooner, my sister will be able to feel at ease sooner. I think the Khan in Yue Kingdom must miss my sister very much."
This statement is implicit, but it is actually an attempt to drive people away.
But in the end, he showed some mercy and let the princess see Tuoba Ning get married before leaving.
But when Emperor Sheng suddenly mentioned Tuoba Ning in front of the eldest princess, he obviously had some deep meaning behind it.
The princess naturally understood the implication of his words. She froze for a moment, then thanked him and said:
"I already have a few families in mind. Please give me some more time. Ning'er is... my only daughter."
In fact, the eldest princess had already made up her mind about someone, but Emperor Sheng had just asked about it. If she said it out loud now, Emperor Sheng might think she had some scheme in her mind.
As for Ning'er's marriage, she just wanted it to be perfect, but she had to take the situation in the court into consideration.
After expressing my thoughts to my royal brother today, I no longer have any scruples and can now ask for your approval on another day.
Since Emperor Sheng had already spoken, there was naturally no point in pressing the matter any further, and he immediately waved his hand at the eldest princess.
The eldest princess stood up to say goodbye, and was personally escorted out by Fu Shun.
At this time, only Emperor Sheng and Lin Lao were left in the hall.
Elder Lin was standing there waiting. At this time, Wen Chengye opened the palace door, saluted Emperor Chongsheng, and said that he had something to report.
Emperor Sheng nodded, and Wen Chengye quickly walked into the hall, leaned close to Emperor Sheng and whispered something.
Emperor Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly, signaling Wen Chengye to leave, then looked at Elder Lin and said with a smile:
"Teacher, Xiuzhi is asking for an audience outside the palace gate. What's the matter? Is he worried about what I will do to you?"
Elder Lin immediately explained: "Your Majesty, before I entered the palace, I was copying a stele in the Jokhang Temple, and Xiuzhi was also there."
"Your Majesty is urgently summoning me, I think Xiuzhi is anxious and wants to share His Majesty's worries."
This was said tactfully, and showed the intention of protecting him. Emperor Sheng suddenly raised the corner of his mouth slightly and asked jokingly:
"Xiuzhi and I are both your students. I wonder if you favor one over the other?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Lin bowed hurriedly to respond, but Emperor Sheng waved his hand and showed no intention of listening to the answer.
He waved his sleeves, returned to the jade table and sat down, saying calmly: "Today I urgently summoned you, Master, out of helplessness. After all, when Minister Cui told me about the past, I was also shocked."
Elder Lin's eyes flashed, and he caught the key words. He frowned and whispered, "Minister Cui?"
When Emperor Sheng saw this, he slightly covered his eyes, looking tired, "Xiu Zhi... I will not see you anymore, Master, please go out of the palace and talk to him yourself."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Lin tactfully bowed and left.
At this time, Eunuch Fushun had just seen off the eldest princess, and he brushed shoulders with Old Lin as he entered the hall. He hurriedly stopped and bowed.
Mr. Lin walked steadily and soon disappeared into the distance.
At this time, Emperor Sheng suddenly opened his eyes and ordered in a cold voice: "Fushun, go to the inner storehouse and get the princess's old letter."
Eunuch Fushun responded quickly and turned to leave.
It was late in the evening, candles were lit in the hall, and there was silence inside and outside.
Emperor Sheng stretched out his hand to unfold the memorial in front of him, but he did not read a single word for a long time. After a moment, he threw the memorial on the table in frustration and stood up to pace in the hall.
"Teacher, Imperial Sister, Concubine Rong..."
Emperor Sheng only muttered twice, and his hand with the jade ring pressed on the table. Finally, he said solemnly: "Teacher, please don't let me down..."
.......
Old Lin walked on the palace road with a look as calm as water.
He knew that the emperor still had doubts in his heart, otherwise he would not have pointed it out to him in the end. It was Cui Daoyuan who tipped off the emperor, wanting to see the two of them fight.
Cui Daoyuan...is also taking a risky move.
It was he who helped the emperor ascend the throne, and now he is plotting to take the emperor's position.
Everyone has joined the game, so it seems that the time is ripe...
As Mr. Lin was thinking this, he had already arrived at the palace gate and a warm light appeared in his sight.
It was a cold night and Jiang Xun stood quietly beside the carriage.
He had a slender figure, like a bamboo in the night, and the lantern in his hand emitted a dim light that reflected on his face.
That jade-like face was originally stern in the light and darkness, but the moment she saw him, it was as if ice and snow melted, and she smiled and walked towards him quickly.
Mr. Lin's heart suddenly felt warm and he walked forward with a smile.
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