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Hong Sixiang, who was hunched over beside him, also breathed a sigh of relief.
Everything that happened today was truly unexpected.
He felt that his life was hanging by a thread.
But at least for now, his life is saved.
As long as a person lives and their will to improve remains, there is still hope for many things.
Meanwhile, Su Yu and Fan Xian had already left the palace.
Wang Qinian was sitting in the carriage, lost in thought.
Bored, I propped my head up and counted how many trees were in front of the palace.
Upon seeing Su Yu emerge, a smile that was almost fawning immediately appeared on his face.
"Brother Su, you're out now?"
"Huh, lessons in the palace? So fast?"
Su Yu smiled faintly, without saying a word.
Wang Qinian's eyes curved into crescent moons, revealing his pearly white teeth.
"Brother Su, you don't need to say anything, I already know."
"It must be because Brother Su's lessons are so good that the princes learn so quickly."
"That's why we were able to leave the palace early after class."
After saying that, Wang Qinian shook his head to himself and clicked his tongue a few times in amazement.
"No wonder, it has to be my brother Su who became the top scholar."
"Brother Su's talent is truly remarkable."
"Even a simple lesson can be taught so efficiently."
"Brother Su is truly a genius, a prodigy!"
"I imagine the princes would really enjoy Brother Su's lectures."
"..."
Hearing Wang Qinian steadily driving the carriage.
He kept praising himself.
Su Yu was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"Brother Wang is also a prodigy."
"He also has many outstanding qualities."
Wang Qinian chuckled.
"I am ashamed."
"Wang's talent is comparable to that of Brother Su."
"That's like a firefly's light shining brighter than the sun and moon."
"..."
Su Yu rubbed her forehead.
Fan Xian listened to Wang Qinian's endless stream of flattery.
He was grinning from ear to ear.
They began to view Wang Qinian, a stingy, greedy man who always hid banknotes in his shoes.
I gained some new insights and developed a slight appreciation for it.
After all, such effortless flattery is remarkable.
And yet, he can flatter in such a fresh and unique way, without repeating himself at all.
That's a talent too!
Fan Xian then remembered his earlier doubts and asked.
"Sir, why did you leave the palace without giving any lessons?"
"His Majesty said that from now on, when you enter the palace, you may be exempt from palace etiquette."
"Just now, the Empress Dowager also took the initiative to say that everything was a misunderstanding."
"They all seem to have bowed their heads; shouldn't that be considered a truce?"
Since a peace has been reached, and the gentleman is the victorious party.
It seems that I could continue to teach the princes in the palace.
Anyway, the teacher also likes to give lectures.
Su Yu smiled but did not answer.
Instead, he glanced at Fan Xian and asked in return.
"What do you think is the reason?"
Upon hearing this, Fan Xian looked up and touched his chin.
After thinking for a while, he suddenly laughed.
"Then I will make a bold guess."
"The reason why you are like this is because..."
"The Empress Dowager and the Emperor, they're ungrateful!"
"So, I might as well not give them any face!"
What about the position of Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince, or Junior Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices?
A man as detached as you wouldn't care.
The reason he was sent to the palace to teach was simply because the teacher was also interested in teaching.
It was just to give that old emperor a little face.
As a result, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor were so ungrateful.
They're going to set up a stage and put on this terrible show.
One person gave them a warning, while the other stood by and watched.
They wanted to wait for the right opportunity to stage an act of imperial favor.
That would be a classic case of being ungrateful.
Haha, they're thinking that if the play wasn't performed well, they'll start over.
It was both an imperial edict and a plea for peace from the Empress Dowager.
Why are they so high and mighty? They are so noble.
If they lower their stance, does that mean the gentleman has to give them face?
think too much!
Upon hearing these words, Wang Qinian, who was driving, was startled.
His hand holding the reins trembled involuntarily.
After a moment, he took a deep breath and calmed himself down.
He then pretended not to hear and continued driving.
Fan Xian ignored him, thinking he was just an ignorant person.
He just looked at Su Yu, grinned, and asked.
"Well, sir, did I guess right?"
Su Yu couldn't help but smile when she heard Fan Xian describe it that way.
He then nodded and said calmly.
"Yes, the words may be rough, but the principle is sound."
What Fan Xian said was indeed what Su Yu was thinking.
Emperor Qing originally intended for him to be the Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince.
He had no reason to refuse.
Going to the palace to take on a few apprentices would be beneficial to me.
As for Emperor Qing's plans, such as winning him over, that is.
He doesn't need to worry about it; he can just do his own thing.
But since the Empress Dowager and Emperor Qing insisted on thinking they were clever and pulled this stunt,
Then don't blame me for taking action and letting them suffer the consequences of their own actions.
Su Yu was well aware of the matter of kneeling and receiving instruction at Hanguang Hall today.
It was not only the Empress Dowager's way of intimidating the Emperor, but also a test of his obedience.
The mother and son were quite shrewd in their calculations.
But Su Yu is not someone who can be easily manipulated.
He always either doesn't take action or doesn't act at all.
If you're going to make a scene, make a huge one.
Today, we will teach that mother and son a lesson.
Let them know who they can mess with and who they can't.
As for their request for peace...
Heh, it's good enough that they didn't go so far as to wipe them out.