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Rongye returned to Ronghua Palace after court today. Xiaochun was about to pay her respects, but Rongye raised his hand to stop her.
He walked slowly through the corridor and stood not far away, looking at Xie Shuangbai who was wearing a smoky purple robe sprinkled with silver and looking at something by the window, with his hand on his chin.
The huge palace was empty, as if he was the only one left.
A beam of light fell on his fair face, like a fairy who had fallen into the mortal world, so transparent that he seemed to be disappearing.
Rong Ye's heart skipped a beat. He walked over quickly and hugged him tightly. He strangled Xie Shuangbai with such force that it hurt.
"Rong Ye?" Xie Shuangbai was stunned. He put down the book and touched his face. "What's wrong?"
"Don't go." Rong Ye said sullenly.
Xie Shuangbai smiled and said, "Where am I going?"
"It's my fault. I don't spend enough time with you, so you're always alone."
Xie Shuangbai hugged him back: "It was the same in the North before. I didn't feel lonely. I was already very satisfied to be with you and Chi'er."
Rong Ye knew that he had trapped him, so he said, "The kindergarten in the northern border before, why not open it in the palace, it will be more lively."
"Why do you suddenly want to open a kindergarten? Did something happen during the morning court session this morning?"
Rong Ye told Xie Shuangbai what happened at the morning court today.
Xie Shuangbai knew that Rong Ye hated others telling him what to do the most, and now they wanted to control Rong Chi, which was something Rong Ye could not tolerate.
He pondered and said, "That's right. The palace is indeed too quiet. Chi'er asked me before why there were no children to play with him. He felt very lonely.
And let Chier build emotional connections with these children from a young age. When he grows up, they may become his supporters."
Rong Ye's eyes were gloomy. "Then we can choose children from various families. The teachers don't have to be great scholars. If they want to control me and Chi'er by choosing a teacher, forget it!"
Xie Shuangbai suggested: "Then I will set the questions and let the children take a preliminary test to see their foundation. Then we will interview them again. Those with impure intentions will not be accepted.
Teachers also have to take the exam and pass it before they can be selected."
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
Rong Ye soon issued an edict that any child aged 4-7 in the family of a civil or military official could compete to be the prince's tutor, regardless of their official rank, only the child's character would be considered.
Similarly, any candidate who has passed the imperial examination can apply for a kindergarten teacher qualification."
As soon as the imperial edict was issued, all the officials in the capital were in an uproar, and those ministers who loved to stir up trouble also quieted down and spent the whole day thinking about this matter at home.
In the past, study partners for the princes were chosen from among princes, ministers and royal family members, and there was no place for low-ranking officials and military officers!
This was like a golden pie falling from the sky, completely stunning everyone.
But some are happy about this and some are sad.
The prominent families and the children of aristocratic families have not expressed their opinions on this matter and have been watching from the sidelines.
The family of the Imperial Censor Yan.
"Dad, should we send our child to the palace to be a tutor to the Crown Prince?"
"You are confused. You must send it. If you don't, wouldn't that be questioning the emperor?"
"Then... who should we send?"
Old Master Yan's eyes were calm and he said, "I will send them all, regardless of whether they are legitimate or illegitimate. Whoever is chosen will be the one."
"Ah?" Master Yan's son was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "As you wish, father."
Old Master Yan looked out the window. He was a veteran of three dynasties, and he could not understand what the current emperor was doing.
Since he couldn't see through it, it was better not to look. He always felt that there were ravines in the emperor's heart that he could not guess.
Old Marquis Jiang has suffered a lot of losses recently because of the Central Silver House. He is angry with Rong Ye, but there is nothing he can do. After all, he is the emperor now, so he has to accept the losses.
And since Jiang Feng came back, his tail has been raised to the sky.
On the day he returned, he arrested his favorite concubine, Mu, without saying a word.
She also brought back a male vixen, who made him so angry that he skipped a meal.
Nowadays, every family is choosing a child, but his family is the only one without a child, making him a laughing stock.
Thinking of that male vixen, Old Lord Jiang was so angry that he overturned the dining table. He was going to make his family extinct!
The housekeeper whispered, "My Lord, the young Lord said if you turn the table over again, you won't get any food."
When Lord Jiang heard this, he exclaimed, "What an unfilial son! He's going to starve his father to death!"
When he talked about this, his heart ached even more. "What a spendthrift! That bastard took all my money. I think he just wanted to starve me to death!"
The housekeeper listened to the old marquis scolding without saying a word. Now the young marquis is the master of the mansion, and they are not blind.
The young marquis has a bright future following His Majesty, so you... better stop jumping around.
The housekeeper looked at his nose with his eyes, and then at his heart, complaining madly.
A noblewoman complained, "Your Highness, how can Heng'er study with such a lowly family? This is a loss of status!"
King Xiang glared at her. "Foolish! His Highness the Crown Prince has condescended to this. Now the entire capital, no, I'm afraid every prefecture and county is trying to find a way to send the child away. Don't hold your illegitimate son back, come along too. Do you understand? If I find out you're playing tricks, you'll be in big trouble!"
As soon as Xiang Yu left the house, the noblewoman scolded him, "You only know how to show off in front of me. If you have the guts, go to the emperor, you coward!"
The noblewoman's wet nurse advised her, "Madam, if it weren't for the prince's good character, our Xiangwang Mansion would have been gone long ago."
The noble lady choked. What he said was true. If her prince was not so useless and cowardly, he might not have survived in the chaotic capital.
Take the previous master for example, he was an intolerant person, and I wonder what the new one is like.
Putting aside other things, there is no doubt that he is a vulgar warrior. Otherwise, how could he stuff all kinds of things, whether fragrant or smelly, into the palace? It is obvious that he has no taste.
However, she only dared to say this in her heart and couldn't say it out loud.
I heard that every family has the emperor's eyes and ears, and if they are caught, they will be killed!
The noble lady couldn't help but shudder: "Madame Li, go to the backyard and tell those low-class bastards about it.
Make sure they don't bring shame to our palace, or we'll have to deal with them later!"
"Yes, Princess!"
As soon as Zhang Ge Lao came out of the court, he called his two sons to his study and said, "Shuoxuan and Shuocheng, you brothers will take the kindergarten teacher examination together this time."
The second son, Zhang Shuoxuan, asked, "Dad, isn't everyone in the capital choosing their children right now? Why are you..."
“It’s hard to predict what the children’s exam questions will be, but the Master’s exams are nothing more than those.
You don't have any proper jobs right now, so you can try this out. The kindergarten is being personally supervised by the Queen."
Zhang Shuocheng's eyes lit up: "Dad, I will definitely live up to your expectations and pass the kindergarten teacher exam!"
"Well, you guys should study hard at home during this time, just waiting for the exam."
"Yes, Dad."
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