Xiao Yu was not a brute like Li Shimin, who knew nothing but sticks and whips.
Therefore, he merely paid lip service to the privileges granted by Li Shimin, without harboring any real interest in them.
"Your Majesty understands. From this day forward, Your Majesty will strictly discipline your eldest grandson and ensure that he is raised to be a capable person!"
"I entrust this matter to you, my dear minister!"
Xiao Yu had just returned to the Eastern Palace after bidding farewell to His Majesty when he received an imperial edict from His Majesty.
"His Majesty has decreed that Xiao Yu be appointed Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince and granted the special honor of Grand Master of the Palace..."
Xiao Yu was not particularly pleased to receive the imperial edict, after all, he was not someone who lived off a salary.
However, Li Zhi was very happy to learn that Xiao Yu had been appointed as the Crown Prince's tutor.
A few years ago, a similar incident occurred when Li Chengqian suffered from a leg ailment that made walking difficult. Rumors circulated throughout the court and among the public that His Majesty intended to depose the eldest son and establish a younger one in his place. To quell the discussions, Li Shimin immediately appointed Wei Zheng as the Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince, proving that he had no intention of deposing the Crown Prince.
Therefore, when Li Zhi learned that Xiao Yu had been appointed Grand Tutor, he immediately compared him to Wei Zheng.
If Xiao Yu is Wei Zheng, then he must be Li Chengqian?
Congratulations, Master Xiao!
Hearing Li Zhi lead the way in congratulating him, Xiao Yu could only respond with an awkward smile. It wasn't until Li Jue also came over to congratulate him that Xiao Yu couldn't help but roll his eyes.
His Majesty appointed him as Grand Tutor entirely because of this grandson!
"Your Highness, the eldest grandson, you have been neglecting your studies lately. I am punishing you by making you copy a thousand-word essay every day!"
"Remember, it must be an article!"
"If you dare to write a thousand more 'ones' to fool me, I'll tell His Majesty and have him deal with you severely!"
"I……"
Li Jue was genuinely afraid of Li Shimin; that old man was truly ruthless when he beat people, and every time he did, he would be in pain for several days.
"Mr. Xiao, rest assured, I... I will definitely complete it diligently!"
"But could we get a discount? A thousand words is way too much. How about we reduce it to five hundred?"
Xiao Yu almost agreed when he saw Li Jue's pitiful expression. But when he thought of His Majesty's words about strict control, he hardened his heart and shook his head.
"no!"
When Li Zhi saw that Xiao Yu had started to mistreat Li Jue again, he was even happier and more certain that the reason his father had appointed Xiao Yu as Grand Tutor was to secure his position as Crown Prince.
Therefore, seeing that Li Jue looked unhappy, he went up to comfort him.
“Nephew, don’t resent Master Xiao. He gave you so much homework, it was all for your own good…”
"I know……"
"But I'm really not cut out for studying!"
"How about Uncle Nine helps me write something?"
"I?"
Li Zhi was stunned when he heard this. He thought to himself, "The master is still standing here. Can't you wait until the master leaves before you say this?"
Xiao Yu rolled his eyes in anger upon hearing this. He finally understood why His Majesty insisted on corporal punishment; this grandson really deserved a beating…
Seeing Xiao Yu's unfriendly expression, Li Jue quickly smiled and said...
"Just kidding!"
"Mr. Xiao, please don't go to His Majesty to complain!"
"snort!"
School's out!
After saying this, Xiao Yu left with his books. However, not long after he left, Li Jue began to find someone in Chongwen Hall to do his homework for him.
"Li Jingye!"
"Didn't you say you were going to Qujiang Pool the day before yesterday?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jingye immediately stopped and looked at Li Jue with a puzzled expression.
To be honest, Li Jingye didn't want to pay any attention to Li Jue.
It's not that Li Jue is a bad person or not worth associating with; it's just that Li Jue's status is too awkward. He is the eldest grandson of the legitimate wife, but also the orphan of the deceased crown prince.
If he gets too close to Li Jue, what will His Highness the Crown Prince Li Zhi think?
After all, the reason he was able to stay at Chongwen Academy was entirely due to his status as a companion to the Crown Prince!
"I wanted to go to Qujiang Pool, but what does that have to do with you? Do you think you can get tickets to Ziyun Tower?"
"certainly!"
Li Jue's words startled the entire Chongwen Academy.
Although Qujiang Pool is open to everyone, Ziyun Tower inside Qujiang Pool is not, and only accepts ten guests per day.
It is said that a ticket to Ziyun Tower is now being sold for 10,000 guan!
Li Jingye's family was indeed very wealthy, but he still couldn't afford a ticket that cost 10,000 guan.
"Li Jingye, if you write a thousand words for me, I'll give you a ticket!"
"oh?"
Li Jingye was indeed very tempted, but he was also afraid that Li Jue would deceive him.
Are you sure you can get tickets?
"certainly!"
Do you know what my other identity is?
"What?"
"Li Zhong, a man from Xianyang County, and the Commandant of Sanglin!"
"Qujiang Pool is a business I ran in partnership with Princess Jinyang. I can decide who gets in!"
"ah?"
"Qujiang Tower is actually your business?"
"certainly!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jingye looked incredulous and then glanced at Li Zhi beside him. Li Zhi, seeing this, chuckled and stepped forward to tease him.
"My nephew didn't lie to you, Qujiang Pool is indeed Sizi's and his property!"
"Nephew, why don't you give me the ticket, and I'll write this thousand words for you!"
"OK!"
"I'll give you two, and you can use the other one to give as a favor!"
"Thank you so much, nephew! Hahaha!"
After finishing his homework for tomorrow, Li Jue strolled away with the others and left the East Palace.
"Your Highness, you've gone to the wrong place. Taiji Palace is on the right..."
"I didn't go to the wrong place!"
"I want to go for a stroll on Suzaku Avenue!"
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