Chapter 307 I Have an Idea
However, although the Tai Shi gang was completely wiped out, fortunately, the Minister of Personnel who volunteered to serve as the Tai Fu and the Duke of Lingguo who served as the Tai Bao both stood firm.
After all, Qin Zhenning couldn't get the position of Grand Tutor back then, so he had to settle for the position of Grand Preceptor. It didn't matter that he wasn't good at martial arts. Everyone in the court knew that he and Grand Tutor Jiang Huailiang had a close relationship, like half-brothers.
So he specifically got some useful information from Lao Jiang, and read Sun Tzu's Art of War all night long. Finally, he found common topics with the emperor who loved fighting, and quickly established a good teacher-student relationship.
The Grand Protector had no problem with this. After all, the Jiang family had always emphasized using martial virtue to win over others. With the Empress' daughter at the helm, Jiang Huailiang said the position was easy to take.
So no one expected that the most promising position of Grand Tutor could not retain such a powerful person, and instead had to rely on the Grand Preceptor to carry the banner of the Emperor's tutor.
As for the selection of Grand Tutor, well, strangely enough, it's the position with the highest turnover rate. The most unlucky official in the court becomes the Grand Tutor at that time.
Jiang Wan found it funny that Li Chengxiu used such a bizarre trick to easily break up a situation set up by someone who was trying to stir up trouble.
"Tell me, which old man was tricked into becoming the Grand Tutor today?"
"Well, my dear, what you said is a bit harsh and unreasonable. Lao Wang clearly volunteered to be my teacher. Teaching and educating is a very serious matter. How can you call it a scam?"
"King? Minister of Justice?"
The emperor nodded.
The Queen's eyes widened and she blinked several times before she sighed with admiration.
"Big brother is really good to you. He even sacrificed his wife's biological father!"
She turned her head and looked at her husband and gave him instructions.
"Your Majesty, please have some conscience. The old man from the Wang family is not in good health. If you send him away, we won't be able to explain to my sister-in-law when the time comes!"
"Oh, I know, I know. Big brother has been nagging me for half an hour today. My father and Lord Qin have told me many times just now, and now you are saying it again. You guys look down on me too much. I am really not that unreliable..."
"Yes, you are that kind of person who is out of tune!"
The Empress was used to speaking quickly and had no hesitation in provoking the Emperor.
"Let me make it clear to you first. My sister-in-law and her family are from the legitimate Wang clan of Langya, with a very deep and profound foundation. You must have some idea of what to do!"
"Yeah. Don't worry about it. I have my own rules."
When it came to serious matters, the emperor, who was often not serious, was actually quite serious. He squatted beside his wife, his ear pressed against her belly, listening for any movement.
"Wife, when are you going to have this little brat born? It seems the time has come, and I'm always worried because you haven't given birth yet."
"I have no experience with childbirth, and I've told you many times that the imperial physician says everything is fine with me. We just need to wait for the baby to be ready and pick an auspicious day. But you keep asking me, so who can I ask?"
"I'm just worried. My eldest sister-in-law is at Prince An's mansion with my little nephew. Mother has to go back to look after her own grandson and won't be able to take care of us. I'm busy every day, getting up early and going to bed late, and I still have to worry about you two, ah."
Jiang Wan patted his head and sighed.
"Don't complain about this, it's unreasonable. You know, even if my eldest sister-in-law didn't bring Xian'er to the capital, my mother wouldn't be able to stay in the palace forever. If she didn't go to Prince An's Mansion, how would the other mothers go out to live?"
"I know. I just want to tell you about this situation. Well, we brothers have discussed it.
My eldest brother said he won't be returning to Guangping Prefecture for the time being, as he has to observe the three-year mourning period anyway. Fortunately, everyone is staying in the capital and can help me out a little."
"Well, I've heard mother mention this as well. Big brother is so thoughtful!
So, my dear, we must strive to be better. You must learn carefully what the teachers teach you, and never slam the table and curse in anger again.
If they come to me and say that again, I will really get angry!"
"I didn't! Did the Grand Tutor and the others come to you to complain again?"
The emperor felt that he was being wronged and felt very aggrieved.
"It's not my fault this time. I'm innocent! If you don't believe me, go ask around. I haven't cursed in a long time."
"I don't need to inquire specifically; someone will naturally report it to me. I hope my husband will not forget one thing: I have in my hand a feather duster specially handed down by our mother."
The Queen's voice was cold, and she lowered her head to look at the Emperor, the threat in her eyes was obvious.
"So don't go too far and be obedient."
"oh."
Li Chengxiu, who was about to get angry just now, suddenly became very easy to talk to. Then he looked down at his wife and children, and the novice father wanted to sigh with worry.
"I have an idea, wife, how about we bring mother to live in the palace for a while?"
After all, it’s better to have a young brain. You can come up with ideas every time you blink.
"Anyway, the second and third children are old enough to stay at home and take care of grandparents and the fourth child. Dad is already a grown man and doesn't need Mom to take care of him.
But we both need it!
You and I are both young and inexperienced, and we have a lot of trivial things to do. People say that an old man in the family is like a treasure, and our family really needs a treasure to protect the house. What do you think, wife?
The more he spoke, the more he felt he was right, and Li Chengxiu's eyes sparkled with joy. Jiang Wan's eyes also lit up when she heard him say that, but she felt a little hesitant.
After all, their status and position are different now. There is no trivial matter in the royal family and no private matter. Their every move must be in accordance with their status and etiquette, otherwise they will be advised.
"Is it okay for my mother to come to the palace? Will it be..."
"Why not? The palace is our home. I invite my mother-in-law to stay with me for a while. Who can say anything?"
Don't worry about it, leave it to me. I'll have Li Jinzhong go to the Duke of Ling's mansion to pick him up!"
Li Chengxiu has always been able to handle things and endure criticism. Since he said it so confidently, Jiang Wan was naturally happy to accept his kindness.
So I nodded very happily and looked out the door.
Eunuch Li, who had just been rescued and promoted to the position of Grand Steward, noticed the Empress's gaze and immediately bent his back and saluted with great respect.
Li Chengxiu also followed his wife's gaze and waved his hand a few times.
"Li Jinzhong, did you hear clearly what I just said?"
"Your Majesty, I have heard it clearly."
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