Chapter 1238: You Can Be Thick-skinned or Not
The foreigners from various countries did not make trouble. The longer they stayed in the capital, the more they got to know this country and the more honest they became. Especially the meals prepared for today's banquet were all food from their respective countries.
As the prince spoke, he also talked about some of the customs of their respective countries. It was not just a simple understanding, but a real understanding, and from time to time he would bring up some of the situations in their countries.
What does this prove? It proves that not only are they investigating, but this ancient Eastern country is also trying to understand the world, and not just understanding it!
At this time, Zhou Shuren, who was originally thinking about running away, heard the voice of a foreign prince and was choked by the wine in his mouth. He had to endure not to cough. The hall was particularly quiet now.
Zhou Shuren's face turned red, he felt hot and choking, and there were tears in his eyes.
The prince was stunned, "Prince Joey, what did you just say?"
Prince Joy, "I want to learn mathematics from Master Zhou."
The prince came back to his senses, "Why?"
Qiao Yi wrote excitedly, "Mr. Zhou's son is better at math than I have been after years of study. He said it was Mr. Zhou who taught him. I would like to ask for advice. Of course, it would be even better if I could become his disciple."
Mathematics was just an excuse. What he wanted to learn more were some of Mr. Zhou's ideas. In fact, he had learned a lot about some methods of ancient Eastern countries in his country's maritime trade, such as commodity classification, tariffs, etc.
He has been asking about Lord Zhou these days and admires his many wonderful ideas, so he wants to learn from him.
Zhou Shuren looked at Chang Yi who was working as a translator. Chang Yi was confused. No, he had said at the beginning that his father would teach him, but after his mother taught him, he stopped asking his father. However, he did say this and avoided his father's gaze.
Zhou Shuren couldn't help it and started coughing. It was so painful that tears fell.
Qiao Yi was stunned, "Master Zhou is excited?"
Zhou Shuren said in a hoarse voice, rubbing his eyes, "I was scolded."
You still want to become my disciple, how dare you!
The emperor looked deeply at Prince Joey, who had been very quiet. Tsk, who is he trying to fool by learning mathematics? He looked at Zhou Shuren and said, "I remember Shuren said that your wife has a high talent for mathematics and has studied many foreign books. Didn't Shuren say yesterday that your wife has already learned advanced courses?"
Zhou Shuren stopped coughing. The emperor and the prince got so much inspiration from him that they were unwilling to have foreigners become their disciples. But now that Zhulan was mentioned, Zhou Shuren was unhappy. It was not that he did not want his wife to be in the spotlight, but he did not like his wife being mentioned on this occasion, especially the emperor's last words: what did it mean that his daughter-in-law had learned advanced courses? What if the foreigner was more serious and wanted to compare with his wife?
Zhou Shuren knew that the emperor was aware of their family, and he also knew that the emperor said this to suppress the foreigners' limelight, but he was unhappy when it touched his daughter-in-law.
Zhou Shuren could feel that everyone was looking at him and knew that the emperor was waiting for his reply.
Zhou Changyi was really anxious. Why did he suddenly mention his mother when they met? He had confidence in his mother, but he was also afraid that the foreigners would want to make a comparison.
Zhou Shuren took a deep breath, "In my heart, in my eyes, my wife is the best. In the eyes of others, she is 50% good, but in my eyes, she is more than 100%. In my eyes, my wife is naturally the best in terms of talent. No one can compare to my wife."
Zhou Changyi had a strange look on his face, he admired his father's answer. His father's words were all a pavement, fulfilling the emperor's words and leaving a way out. But his father said these words without blushing or breathing heavily. His parents were loving enough at home, and in this palace, his father was not vague either!
The emperor was choked, and his stomach was full even though he had not eaten much. Naturally, he was very confident in what he said. Yang had not concealed the fact that she had learned foreign knowledge, and some of her drafts were openly displayed.
He really didn't pay much attention to it at first, thinking that Zhou Shuren was just bragging because he loved his wife. Later, when he submitted the manuscript, the emperor paid attention to it. When he had free time, he would read some foreign books and naturally learned a little, so he knew the depth.
This is too much to focus on, and my heart is very complicated. Zhou Shuren's love and respect are indeed outstanding.
Maybe the busy Zhou Shuren didn't even know what his wife had learned.
The emperor stared at Zhou Shuren. When this man met Yang, Yang was the most important to him. He got angry when he saw what he said in reply.
The beards on the ministers in the hall kept moving. You can imagine how distorted their faces were under the beards. There were many conservative ministers. What kind of love would never be brought out of the backyard? Love would always stop in the backyard, not to mention being on the lips of the people.
Zhou Shuren was full of the expression, "My wife is the best, my wife is the most outstanding." Some people whispered, "How can this be allowed in the court?"
Zhou Shuren's ears were particularly sharp at this moment, and he immediately looked towards the place where the sound came from. Oh, an acquaintance, Bachelor Ding.
Zhou Shuren, "My wife and I were married in a formal ceremony. We have been through many ups and downs together until today. My wife has given the most for me. Without my wife, I would not be who I am today. Why can't I say it?"
If there were no foreigners from various countries watching, he would have been cautious and would have continued to fight back.
Academician Ding wanted to refute, but he felt the emperor's sharp gaze, and the words were stuck in his mouth, and he remained silent.
Zhou Shuren spoke again, which reminded the ministers of the time when he cried at the palace gate. It was also because of Yang. Wow, Zhou Shuren is really a romantic man.
Zhou Shuren didn't know that he had won the title of romantic and the most affectionate man. Anyway, he messed around and made Prince Joey dumbfounded.
The emperor said to Eunuch Liu, "Bring me paper and pen."
Eunuch Liu prepared quickly, and the emperor wrote in front of everyone's puzzled gaze, "Grow old together, and be deeply in love with each other."
The Emperor then asked Eunuch Liu to give Zhou Shuren a letter, "The Empress and I have seen the deep affection between you and Yang, so this calligraphy is for you."
Speaking of this, the emperor envied Zhou Shuren. What he could not do, Zhou Shuren did. He never abandoned his original wife and still loved her as much as when they were newly married. Among the officials present, Zhou Shuren was the only one who did this.
Zhou Shuren was unhappy, but he calmed down after seeing the calligraphy. He took it happily and said, "I bow to the emperor. Long live the emperor."
Prince Joey could no longer get a word in. He could only stare at the king and his ministers in front of him and returned to his seat in a daze.
The prince looked at Zhou Shuren with amusement. Lord Zhou was really magical sometimes. He would become the focus as soon as he opened his mouth.
Zhou Changyi's admiration for his father was rising sharply, which was amazing to my dad.
Rongchuan couldn't help laughing out loud, this was his father-in-law. He looked at some jealous faces again, closed his eyes, and could only watch with jealousy.
Zhou Shuren relaxed until the focus was no longer on him. This time he didn't drink any wine but instead drank tea.
Li Zhao raised his glass, "From today on, you are the person I admire."
Zhou Shuren, "I thought I was always admired by Lord Li."
Li Zhao, "Well, I've always admired your thick skin."
Zhou Shuren snorted, "I can be as thick-skinned as you want, but I'm not thin-skinned at all."
Li Zhao, "......."
Lost!
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