The Way of the National Teacher

When he said this, Kou Qianzhi immediately blushed with shame, and the elderly man seemed to be enlightened at this moment, his hands trembling uncontrollably.He is a person who cultivates the Tao, and he should have no disputes with the world and a clear mind.But because he has always aimed to be a national teacher, he has taken this as his direction when he was young, and his utilitarianism has become increasingly serious, and because he often makes friends with the emperor, he subconsciously thinks about this girl in a complicated way.But who knows, he spent so much time observing and testing her, but in the end Chu Li just wanted to have a few days of leisure.

Seeing Kou Qianzhi's complexion changed, Chu Li was worried and hurriedly supported him, "Tianshi, are you alright?"

Kou Qianzhi's lips trembled for a long while, then he suddenly grabbed her hand tightly, and said with tears in his eyes, "Miss Chu, Miss Chu, this old man kneels down to thank Miss for your guidance!" He was about to kneel down.

Chu Li almost jumped up in shock, she didn't do anything.

Kou Qianzhi didn't care, he knelt down desperately, Chu Li couldn't stop him, and was forced to knock three times by an old man.

Chu Li wanted to cry so much. She felt that Kou Qianzhi's kneeling would give her at least 30 years of life.

But I don't know how shocked Kou Qianzhi's heart was.He is 74 years old this year, and there are countless disciples of the Heavenly Master Taoism, all of whom regard him as their master and want to follow him to obtain the Tao.But Kou Qianzhi knew in his heart that he was already in trouble.His alchemy and his Taoism have long since stagnated.But Kou Qian was in the middle of the game, it was difficult to see the lost way, and he was always in trouble.Chu Li's unintentional words today cleared away the fog that had lingered in his heart for several years, wouldn't he be grateful?

Chu Li couldn't hold him alive, and sighed while holding his forehead, "Old Heavenly Master, if you kneel, I will live forever."

Kou Tianshi burst into tears, held her hand tightly and said, "Miss Chu will live a long life, and your unintentional words will help me become enlightened. Miss Chu is very kind, and I will never forget it when I am old."

The old man's expression was too serious, Chu Li said seriously, "Tianshi, your merits and demerits are all up to you. Although I don't know what I have done to be kind to you, it must not be me who really helps you. What, but what you think." Pursing his lips after thinking about it, he said, "Cultivating the Tao and morality all start from cultivating the heart. Even if the celestial master occasionally gets dusty in his heart, he never really stops. When the wind blows, When the celestial master moves, everything returns to clarity. I am just an unconscious wind, passing through many places, but the only ones who really find it useful are those who are willing to meet each other. The celestial master is this person. The celestial master is the celestial master Self-enlightenment, self-enlightenment, self-enlightenment, and self-enlightenment have nothing to do with others. Therefore, heavenly masters, please do not give this great gift, the younger generation cannot bear it."

It was rare for Chu Li to be serious, Kou Qianzhi listened in a daze for a long time, and then burst into tears, "I have spent most of my life as a monk, but I am not as clear as the girl at a young age." Suddenly, he seemed to be a different person, and he cupped his hands and said to Chu Li, "Girl, have a good journey."

Chu Li felt that the old man might have figured out something.Things like this state of mind can only be understood but not expressed in words.The state of mind is open, and it can be in chaos with all things.When you are in a state of confusion, you feel that life is like a thin mist, with no way out.

But it doesn't just disappear like that.

Chu Li sighed, if she couldn't get Kou Tianshi back, she would not be able to get rid of the position of this national teacher, and it would be difficult to return to Luo County for a while.After thinking about it, Chu Li decided to go to Princess Shanggu first.After all, it was Princess Shanggu who asked Ying to find Kou Tianshi's whereabouts, and even thought of a way to protect her.

I don't know if Princess Shanggu is in the princess mansion at this moment, Chu Li is not used to using the national master's honor ceremony, so he walked towards the princess mansion on foot as usual.

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Princess Tuobadi of Shanggu just got up from Zuo Zhaoyi's bed.

Zuo Zhaoyi's temples are slightly chaotic, with a thin mattress covering her body.His eyes were not opened, but he let out a lazy moan.

Tuobadi turned back and smiled, "Are you awake?"

"The princess is leaving?" Zuo Zhaoyi sighed, "I haven't come for a long time, are you afraid that you have forgotten me?"

"Where is it?" He said without even turning his head.

"Are you in a hurry to go back to see that little national teacher?" Zuo Zhaoyi snorted softly, "Shanggu is romantic, I have definitely heard of it."

Tuobadi tidied up her clothes, waved off the maid, and sat down in front of the bed, "It's getting late, it's inconvenient if I don't go back. It's not good if the emperor comes."

"What are you afraid of?" Zuo Zhaoyi opened his eyes, stretched Xuenen's arms around Tuobadi's neck and pressed down, "Come and let them come. I am far away from my homeland, and I am close to my niece. What can others say?" ? Besides, if you come to me, can the emperor not know?"

Tuobadi fell down following her strength, but gave a chuckle, "Reluctant to part with me?"

"I'm afraid you are very willing to part with me." Zuo Zhaoyi nudged her dissatisfied, his expression was full of displeasure.

"Blood is thicker than water, we, no one can bear it." Tuobadi bit her lip, full of nostalgia.

Zuo Zhaoyi moved emotionally and clenched his arms even more tightly.

"Dier, our Beiliang is in dire straits now."

Tuoba Di stopped and looked at her teasingly, "Zuo Zhaoyi is so concerned about national affairs."

"Once Beiliang is destroyed, I will become a concubine who has lost her country. I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to endure in this deep palace." However, she was only 27 years old.With nothing to rely on behind her, the giant beast in the deep palace can ravage her wantonly.

"You have me. I am Princess Shanggu of Great Wei, Auntie, and I will protect you." Tuobadi kissed her collarbone, Zuo Zhaoyi moaned emotionally, but gasped softly, "Did you see it again?" Been to that little national teacher? This Chu Li has already caused troubles all over the world, and I don’t know the depth at such a young age. But you are so close to her, and you have to entertain the family on her behalf, which is nothing to talk about."

"My aunt doesn't know something, I just want her to be talked about."

Zuo Zhaoyi frowned, "But it also affects yourself, why?"

"Hmm..." Tuoba Di sat up, his eyes didn't know where to fall, "Father needs such a pioneer. He promised me to be King Ping, but how dare I trust him. There is no turning back when you open the bow. He thought Let Chu Li become a good bow, and I have to leave a way out for myself."

"Dill?"

Tuoba Di's voice was soft, Zuo Zhaoyi couldn't hear clearly.

"Auntie, don't worry." Tuoba Di smiled, "Don't say that I don't like her, so what if I really like her? We are in the royal family, and love between children is nothing."

Zuo Zhaoyi paused, "In Dier's heart, what am I?"

"Auntie, don't think about it. I like to be close to my auntie. I only hope that I can be happy with my auntie for the rest of my life. My auntie is like no other to me. Just because you are the only sister of my mother, I will definitely keep you safe forever." exist."

Zuo Zhaoyi looked at her with burning eyes, "What is the important thing for the emperor to call you into the palace at noon?"

Princess Shanggu paused and smiled, "It's nothing important, the princess is pregnant with Liujia, and the emperor invited me to get together with the prince."

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Early in the morning, Princess Gu was called to face the saint.As soon as he entered the palace, he saw that the crown prince Tuobahuang and the princess concubine were both in the study, and Princess Shanggu walked in slowly with a calm expression, "I will see my father."

Emperor Tuoba Tao saw her and said with a smile, "Princess Shanggu is here." His address was always so unfamiliar.

Crown Prince Tuobahuang is only 12 years old now, and usually looks like an adult, but now he is a little shy, seeing Tuobadi salute with joy, "Emperor Sister." The Crown Princess also saluted, "See Princess."

Tuobadi supported her, and said with a smile, "What's the happy event today, the father and the prince are so happy?"

Tuoba Tao laughed a few times, and it was obvious that he was very interested, "Just now the imperial doctor came to report that the Crown Princess is pregnant with Liujia!"

"Really?" Tuobadi was also very happy, looking at the prince and his wife at this moment, both of them were full of joy.Tuobadi had mixed feelings in his heart, looked at the two and said, "The prince has grown up too."

Before she finished speaking, Tuobatao continued, "Shanggu, you see, the crown prince is twelve years old and already has descendants. As a princess, you will be twenty after this year—"

Before the emperor could finish speaking, Tuoba Di changed his face and said displeasedly, "Father, my son doesn't want to marry."

Tuoba Tao's face suddenly changed, "I used to spoil you, no matter what you do, let you do whatever you want, but now you are over nineteen years old, and you will be twenty in sight, if you don't marry again, are you going to be a widow?"

pamper?Tuoba Di sneered in his heart, he didn't care if it was true, he said he would spoil her, ha ha.

Tuobatao said again, "Your imperial sister, Princess Nan'an, passed away for so many years, I only have a daughter like you left, that's why I spoil you so much. Now I can't let you go."

Tuoba Di's heart skipped a beat, and he said in a muffled voice, "Who does Emperor Father want to promise me to?"

"You are a princess, I will definitely choose the best one for you. Tell me, who do you want to marry?" Tuoba Tao smiled, but Tuoba Di never believed his smile.

"What if, my son said, you want to marry?" Tuoba Di gritted his teeth and said.

Tuoba Tao's face suddenly darkened, "Shanggu, in the past, I just treated you as a young and fun-loving kid. This time, you have to marry if you marry, and you have to marry if you don't marry. It's up to you."

Tuoba Di did not speak.

The emperor said again, "Shanggu, you are a nobleman of the royal family. Even if you marry someone, no one will dare to care about you if you want to play." It doesn't matter if you hang out with women in the past.

After being silent for a while, Tuobadi still said, "Father, my son will not marry."

"Presumptuous!" The emperor was furious, and the crown prince Tuoba Huang hurriedly said, "Father, please calm down, but the emperor can't think about it for a while. As long as there is a good man who treats the emperor sincerely, the emperor will definitely be willing to marry." Badi winked.

Tuoba Di kept silent.Swords were on the verge of breaking out in the study room. After a long time, the emperor closed his eyes and waved his hands, "The prince and the princess go down first, and take good care of yourself. The prince spends more time with the princess."

The prince and his wife did not dare to act rashly at this time, so they could only retreat as they said.

Only Tuobadi was still kneeling on the ground.

The study room became quiet, the emperor flipped through the memorial in his hand, and said after a long time, "This matter is not for you. If you want, you can choose a man from the princes. If you don't, then I will choose for you."

Tuoba Di suddenly burst into tears, "Father, I don't want to leave my father. I have never had a mother and concubine since I was sensible. The only thing I care about in this world is you, my father. My son likes women, but My son loves you even more! My father is so cruel, if I want to drive my son away, I might as well die there!" Then he bumped into a pillar.

The servant hurriedly stopped her, "Princess, don't do it, princess, please don't do anything stupid!"

Tuoba Tao was a little moved, and sighed heavily, "It is because you lost your mother when you were young that I let your ridiculous things go. But after all, you are old enough, if you don't marry again, what's the shame of the royal family!"

"The minister there is ready to become a monk!" Tuobadi wiped his tears and said, "Father, my son would rather become a monk to pray for father and Wei."

"Nonsense!" The emperor slammed the memorial, "Don't you think Wei is not chaotic enough? The dignified Tuoba royal family has become a monk, and those monks and temples will be more arrogant and domineering, let alone the royal family?"

Tuoba Di was stunned for a moment, after listening, he felt that her father had something to say, so he wiped away his tears and said, "Father, whoever refuses to accept it, just kill him!"

The emperor glanced at her, "If it is so easy to kill, why do I still have such a headache?" Then he dropped another memorial, and said angrily, "This Li Shun, every time I want to attack Beiliang, he always has a There are a lot of reasons to object, this time is better, saying that I am going to be compassionate to influence Fanbang, is he out of his mind?"

Tuoba Di's eyes flickered, looking at him.

Tuobatao went on to say, "He also said that there is not enough troops, heh, those who can afford a knife have become monks, of course the troops are not enough! Just this, just this, he still wants me to worship the Buddha in person, I really don't know what to do!"

The emperor seemed very angry, Tuobadi frowned slightly, and said after hesitation, "My son...although he is not as good as the crown prince, but he is willing to share his father's worries."

"Alas!" the emperor sat powerlessly on the dragon chair, "what can you do? Nowadays, Buddhism is worshiped all over the world, and the Buddhas are deeply popular among the people. In the world, I’m afraid the surname will be changed to Shi!” Tuobatao frowned, “Shanggu, while I’m still here, I’ll find you a good family, marry me, otherwise I’m afraid I won’t be able to do it anymore.”

How could the talented and bold Emperor Wei be so depressed, the play was so contrived.Tuobadi lowered her eyes slightly, feeling a little uneasy in her heart, but she seemed to have seen the dawn again, and said quickly, "Father, what's the matter! My servant is willing to do the work of a dog and a horse."

Only then did Tuoba Tao smile in satisfaction, "As expected of the daughter of my Tuoba family." He stared into Tuoba Di's eyes, and slowly uttered two words, "Chu Li."

What's the point of a Chu Li.Princess Shanggu had a calm face, her lips pursed into a line.To exchange a Chu Li for her freedom for the rest of her life, this deal couldn't be more cost-effective.

She left Zuo Zhaoyi's palace and returned to the princess mansion.It was almost dusk when I got off the carriage, and as soon as I entered the mansion, I saw the national teacher Chu Li sitting in the gazebo.The weather turned cold, and fallen leaves fluttered from time to time on the attic beside me.

Mu Qiu's light and color disturbed one after another, sprinkled on Chu Li's body, but there was only a touch of warm yellow left.

She looks like a child, aloof from the world, stubbornly guarding her own stubbornness.Her world is so... pure and serene.

Princess Shanggu's heart suddenly twitched, and she was shaken for a moment.But the words of Emperor Tuoba Tao rang in his ears.

"If you want a teacher to be famous, someone has to rectify his name. I want you to guide Chu to be my Tuoba clan's national teacher."

"After the matter is completed, you will be the number one hero of the Great Wei. At that time, I will make an exception and make you King Ping, equal to the emperor. As long as you don't plot to usurp the country, you can be a free prince. Whether you marry or not, you will not marry. Or marry a woman and a man, it’s up to you. Even if the crown prince comes to the throne in the future, he can’t force you. You have made contributions to Wei, and Wei will not treat you badly. For your prosperity and wealth, let you marry freely. The imperial edict has been drafted Alright, just wait for you to pick it up yourself."

Tuobadi closed his eyes and took a deep breath.Suppressing the strangeness in her heart, her eyes were sharp and changed, and finally she walked towards Chu Li with her usual expression.

When Chu Li came, Princess Shanggu was not there.I don't know how long I waited, but I fell asleep lying on the stone table after waiting.She tilted her head and rested it on her arm, and felt a little cold in a daze when she was half asleep. Chu Li shrank subconsciously, and then heard a clear voice, "Why don't you go to sleep in the room?"

Chu Li opened his eyes in bewilderment, and vaguely saw a slim woman in front of her looking at her with a smile, that smile had a hint of pampering, Chu Li was startled, and blurted out before he could think, "... ...Senior Sister..."

Tuoba Di raised his eyebrows, "Huh?"

Chu Li woke up after being startled, sat down quickly, rubbed his eyes to see the person in front of him clearly, cleared his throat quickly and said, "See the princess." But he sat without moving, as if he was perfunctory.But Chu Li was not used to these etiquettes, didn't realize it was wrong at all, and then said, "You are finally back."

Tuoba Di's eyes flickered, knowing that the new Chu Guoshi didn't know much about court etiquette, so he didn't care about it, and just sat opposite her, "Are you waiting for me?"

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"Exactly." Chu Li hurriedly sat upright, "I don't know about Kou Tianshi's case, is there any progress?"

Princess Shanggu's eyes flashed, she looked at her and asked, "Does the national teacher have any clues?"

Chu Li shook her head, "I just recalled what happened the day Master Tian disappeared, but there is nothing strange." After a moment of silence, she asked softly, "Can't I leave Pingcheng if I can't find Master Kou back? It's almost Chinese New Year, from here It will take at least two or three months to get to Shangluo County in Jingzhou, if I don’t go, I’m afraid I won’t be able to go back for the New Year.”

"It's not non-negotiable. It's just that you are in an important position now. If you want to leave, you may need permission from your father." Princess Shanggu frowned, "You can try to ask your father to see you."

"Then I'll go."

Princess Shanggu stopped her, looking at the fiery red sun that was half buried in the horizon, "The palace is about to have a curfew, you can't get in." After a pause, she continued, "Furthermore, the emperor doesn't just meet you casually." of."

Chu Li blinked blankly, "Then what should I do?"

"But you are the national teacher, so you are naturally an exception." The corners of Princess Shanggu's lips curled up, the intention to tease her was so obvious.

"National teacher...what exactly does it do?" Chu Li frowned, "What can and cannot be done?"

Princess Shanggu looked up at her, and sighed softly in her heart, the young master of the state teacher is really incompetent in officialdom.Princess Shanggu couldn't help thinking of the time when her father specially called her into the palace to approach Chu Li, but Tuoba Di couldn't bear to see this girl who had no heart in front of him.

Chu Li always thought that the first time she saw Princess Shanggu was when she saved Zhu'er, but in fact, it was only the first time she saw Princess Shanggu.But it wasn't the first time that Princess Shanggu met Chu Li, and even that help was not the "coincidence" that Chu Li thought.

How could it be possible for the lofty Princess Shanggu of Wei to be "encountered" casually?In fact, before that, Princess Shanggu had seen the portrait of Chu Li drawn by the painter in the palace more than once.

The painter's Chu Li is like an uncut jade in the rough, even rough clothes can't stop him from being ethereal.But when Princess Shanggu really saw Chu Li in person, she felt that the painter hadn't painted Chu Li's muscles and bones.

Chu Li's eyes are like a clear spring untouched by the world, like stars shining above the nine heavens, radiant and glamorous, making all the filth and filth invisible.She has compassion in her heart, has no city, and treats everyone frankly and sincerely without reservation.Princess Shanggu has never seen such a clean person.If it was said that she was only ordered to approach Chu Li to find out about her at the beginning, then Princess Shanggu couldn't tell whether it was because of the emperor's order or because she wanted to keep Chu Li by her side.Even though Chu Li often makes her angry and makes her helpless, only one Chu Li can make her laugh out loud, making her feel that the world is so natural.Chu Li doesn't like to laugh very much, she doesn't show much expression at ordinary times, and her face is often paralyzed, but there is a kind of pure attractiveness in her body, which makes people willing to get along with her.

"Do what the world can do, and don't harm the nature." Princess Shanggu looked away, "That's what the national teacher should do."

This answer was too general, and Chu Li couldn't make sense of it.Seeing the night fall, she had no choice but to leave first.It was only when I returned to the National Teacher's Mansion that I remembered that I wanted to ask Princess Shanggu to help arrange to send the letter. I only blamed myself for delaying for too long and forgot to get down to business.

The next day, when he was going to look for Princess Shanggu, someone from the palace sent a message to summon Chu Li to the palace for an audience.Chu Li was also looking for the emperor, so he hurriedly followed the servant.Who knew that upon entering the palace, it turned out to be Princess Shanggu.Chu Li was puzzled, "Princess?"

"My mother has been feeling unwell for the past few days. I want to show my filial piety to my children, so I specially invited the national teacher to explain the principles of cultivation to my mother, so that she can feel more at ease." Tuobadi walked to her side, listening Said, "National teachers are usually called into the palace, and it is difficult to enter the palace without an edict. Today, the father is going to visit the mother, and the palace specially invites you to enter the palace. Maybe you can wait for the father."

Chu Li was very happy when he heard this, and when he looked at Princess Xianggu, he was grateful, "Thank you, Princess."

Princess Shanggu smiled, and walked ahead by herself, and Chu Li hurriedly followed.Tuoba Di took her to Queen Helian's bedroom, said a few polite words respectfully and then left without even seeing Queen Helian.Chu Li looked at it, thinking that Princess Shanggu didn't seem to be close to her mother.

Queen Helian was also very unfamiliar, and she didn't seem warm to Princess Shanggu at all.She just lay on the phoenix couch across the screen, without asking Chu Li what to say, so someone gave Chu Li a copy of "Tao De Zhen Jing" for her to read, and said that she could go back to Princess Shanggu after reading.

It seems that the mother and daughter are just taking a formality and putting on a show.

Chu Li was fine, so he read slowly.But about five thousand words, a few cups of tea will be enough.Through the screen, I heard Empress Helian's soft voice, "You read well, not in a hurry, but you can speak clearly. Thank you—"

"Yes." A maid came out of nowhere, holding a wooden utensil in both hands, and came to Chu Li. On it was a carved and hollowed-out jade hairpin. The whole body was white and smooth, like flowing water and clouds.The maid said, "This is high-grade mutton fat jade, thank you soon."

Chu Li hurriedly followed his words.Looking at the hairpin, I thought, the senior sister must look good in it.

I heard Empress Helian say again, "It's hard to bother Princess Shanggu. The national teacher should also step down."

It's like going through the motions.Before the emperor came, Chu Li had to follow the maid who led the way to Tuoba Di's place, secretly anxious.While walking, suddenly the maid knelt down, and before Chu Li had time, she was left standing.Seeing this, the maid turned pale with fright, and quickly pulled Chu Li, who then knelt down.

It turned out that there were some people who were shouting and hugging.Chu Li secretly looked at it, because it was difficult to look up and still couldn't see clearly, so it was fine.Those people got closer and closer, and Chu Li finally saw clearly that one was wearing a bright yellow embroidered dragon, and the other was a brown Confucian uniform.The ones behind were followed by some calves that were eaten in the same way, and Chu Li thought it was probably the servant.

Originally, the bright yellow and the Confucian clothes had passed by, but unexpectedly, they stopped after passing Chu Li for two steps.Chu Li's heart tightened, thinking it wasn't because of me, right?

But it's because of her.People in the palace, maids and eunuchs all have their own prescribed dress, only she is dressed in coarse linen.It's so conspicuous, it's no wonder you can't see it.

That Ming Huang stood still in front of Chu Li, and before he could speak, Chu Li could feel the coercion of this man.You don't need to think about who is the person who can hang around wearing dragon embroidered yellow in an upright manner. Chu Li is a little nervous, and secretly thinks that he is indeed an emperor who was killed on the battlefield.

"National teacher?" Tuoba Tao finally opened his mouth, his voice was low and not angry.

Chu Li's claim that he was not afraid was a lie, especially when it was rumored that Tuoba Tao was moody and bloodthirsty...but he could only force himself to calm down, and kowtowed, "My servant is ordered by Princess Shanggu to serve the empress."

"Chu Li?" It was another voice now.The voice was slightly low, but it was difficult to distinguish between male and female.Chu Li subconsciously raised his head to take a look, and was immediately stunned when he saw it, it turned out to be her!That day in Qingliang Peak's debating method, she was the first among the hundred officials, to announce the will of the emperor in front of the people of the world, and to confer on Chuli the title of "National Teacher".Unlike the tense situation on Qingliang Peak that day, Chu Li was able to take a closer look at her now.I saw that this person was slender and looked very fragile.However, her skin is white, her eyes are charming, her lips are red and her teeth are white, what a beautiful woman!Chu Li thought, which concubine is this?Just why are you wearing Confucian robes?Or men's clothing.In particular, it can be ranked first among the hundred officials, which is really an anecdote.However, this scholar's attire looks very pleasing to the eye, and his indistinguishable temperament is unforgettable.

Chu Li was dumbfounded until he heard Tuoba Tao laugh, "Could it be that the national teacher fell in love with Cui Situ at first sight?"

Before Chu Li could speak, Cui Situ said dissatisfiedly, "Don't make fun of me, Your Majesty."

Tuoba Tao was not angry, and said with a smile, "You are a man, but you look like a woman, and you are a beautiful woman, no wonder everyone is surprised when they see you."

The voice was rather dissatisfied, "Not everyone can be born like the emperor, who is both talented and heroic."

Tuoba Tao laughed loudly, "I'm afraid there are few people in this world who are more beautiful than women like you, Cui Hao."

"If the emperor talks about it again, the humble minister will be angry!" Cui Situ said angrily, "The humble minister followed the emperor to fight the enemy, but he is not as good as a human being? Always making fun of the courtiers because of their appearance, is it the way of a king!"

Having said all that, Tuoba Tao was still not angry, but said sternly, "Ai Qing is right, but I didn't think carefully."

Cui Situ—this "beautiful woman" turned out to be the world-famous Cui Hao? !Chu Li was surprised.Cui Hao was born in a noble family in the north, and he was famous as a child prodigy. He was well-versed in classics and history, and he was good at divination with almost no inaccuracies.Moreover, it has stood upright for three dynasties, and by now... at least he should be in his 50s, but this person in front of him is almost the same as a woman in her early twenties except for some wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Oh, no, a man... Chu Li secretly secretly Surprisingly, it is said that Emperor Tuoba Tao dotes on Cui Situ, now it seems that what he said is true, and he is too tolerant of Cui Hao.

Cui Hao glanced at Chuli and frowned, "The national teacher has not yet been ordered to enter the court, so I'm afraid it's inappropriate to enter the palace this time." He looked very contemptuous while speaking.

Seeing this, Chu Li felt resentful in his heart, and raised his voice, "Princess Shanggu is willing to be filial to the empress, so I will do my best to help and be filial."

Cui Hao didn't expect this little girl to talk back bluntly, and her face darkened instantly, "Although you were born in the countryside, but now that you are a national teacher, you should learn some court etiquette. If you rely on ignorance to do anything wrong Useful."

Those words were full of the sense of superiority of the top-ranking family and contempt for Chu Li.Hearing that Chu Li was furious, she raised her head proudly and said, "The seed of the big gourd is clumsy and useful." She used to go in and out with her father to chat with people, so she is eloquent.He clearly said that he was not of much use, but he was actually borrowing Zhuangzi's words to satirize Cui Hao's narrow-mindedness and narrow vision.

Hearing this, Cui Hao took a deep look at her, then turned to Tuoba Tao and said, "Your Majesty, the national teacher needs to teach etiquette. But right now it's more important to visit the queen first."

Tuoba Tao nodded, and when he turned to walk away, he looked back at Chu Li, but that glance was very sharp, which made Chu Li's heart shudder.When everyone was gone, Chu Li realized that he went to the palace today to find the emperor!

However, Tuoba Tao had already taken Cui Hao away, and the rules in the palace were very strict, so Chu Li had no choice but to watch them leave.

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Fortunately, the emperor announced her to the court the next day, and ordered the Xuanzhi eunuch to bring her official uniform.Chu Li saw that this official uniform was really strange, it was actually a plain white embroidered Taoist robe.Chu Li twitched the corners of her mouth. She is not a member of the Taoist sect, so what kind of Taoist robe is she wearing?

Chu Li didn't want to wear it, so he dawdled slowly.The eunuch Xuanzhi had been waiting for a long time, and he was urged to say a few words, but Chu Li just pretended not to hear him.It was only when the sun was bright in the east that Chu Li walked out.The eunuch Xuanzhi saw it and was very unhappy.This little national teacher hasn't changed his clothes yet!But he didn't dare to delay any longer, if he asked Chu Li to go back and change his clothes, he might have to wait until when.I'm afraid that when the morning court is all over, and the emperor blames him at that time, he can't bear it.He simply let Chu Li go, since he didn't wear official uniform anyway, Chu Li was the one who was guilty, not him.

Above the court hall, Tuoba Tao's face darkened when he saw Chu Li who was still dressed in coarse linen.Chu Li was far away, and he couldn't look at the emperor directly, so he couldn't see his expression.The civil and military officials secretly took a look at the emperor's face. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were already dissatisfied with Chu Li's attire, but now seeing the emperor's expression, they all laughed secretly in their hearts.How can this ignorant pariah be worthy of being a national teacher!Let alone a woman.Just waiting for the emperor to get angry and let the little girl leave here.

Unexpectedly, Tuoba Tao's gloomy expression was only fleeting, and he smiled at Chu Li, "The national teacher is exempt from courtesy, why did he come to court like this?"

Chu Lidao said, "My Majesty, daughters of the people... the official clothes looked like Taoist clothes. But since I am not a member of Taoism, how can I wear their clothes? That's why I didn't wear them."

The ministers were in an uproar.

Tuoba Tao asked, "Isn't Ai Qing a Taoist?"

"Of course not."

"That should not be a Buddhist."

"Not at all."

Tuoba Tao paused, "But a monk?"

"It doesn't count."

After some questioning, the ministers talked a lot.

Gao Pinggong Li Shun Li Shangshu said, "Your Majesty, taking a woman as a national teacher is already risking the world's shame. What's more, this little girl is not a monk. How can He De be a national teacher?" Shangshu, who was deeply loved by the emperor As soon as he opened his mouth, the ministers of the DPRK and China immediately divided into three factions, and many people followed Li Shun to remonstrate, "Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

Tuoba Tao didn't speak, Cui Hao, Cui Situ, Duke of Dongjun stepped forward and said, "Li Shangshu's words are wrong. Although Chu Li is young, the Qingliang Peak debate was seen by hundreds of civil and military officials a month ago, dare to ask Can anyone argue with her? What does it matter if she is a woman? Li Shangshu is knowledgeable and knowledgeable. Don’t you know that during the Yin and Shang Dynasties, female generals and women loved to fight the enemy and not lose to the queen. There was a female Shi Banzhao in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the world respected her 'Everyone', Emperor Hanhe called into the palace many times to be the teacher of the empress and nobles, and after Empress Dowager Deng came to court, she also participated in political affairs." Cui Hao turned to ask Chu Li, "Although the national teacher is not a monk , but it must be someone outside the party. Is it true what the lower official said?"

It seems that Cui Hao is helping him... Chu Li thought for a while and replied, "Yes."

Cui Hao smiled with satisfaction, and said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, the position of a national teacher is a role model for the world, and not only monks can take on this important task. Chu Li is a master of Fangwai who was invited by Kou Tianshi, and he was recognized by Tianshi National teacher, being a national teacher is a matter of course, and it couldn't be more suitable."

Huh... Chu Li sounds strange, but actually said that she is the national teacher recognized by Kou Qianzhi?Could it be that Tuoba Di fooled Cui Hao in order to clear himself of the crime?Chu Li pursed his lips and said nothing, thinking it must be so.Otherwise, how can I get rid of my suspicion?Thanks to Tuobadi.I just don't know what happened to Kou Qianzhi.

After Cui Hao finished speaking, a small group of people followed, "Your Majesty, what Cui Situ said is justified. Since he is the person recognized by Kou Tianshi, he is naturally not someone to wait for nothing."

Others never speak.Even Chu Li could tell that the civil and military officials were either headed by Li Shun or Cui Hao, and the rest were probably neutral.

Li Shundao, "I didn't expect that Cui Situ not only looks like a woman, but also has a heart for women."

Cui Hao's expression changed, "What does Li Shangshu mean?"

"Okay!" Emperor Tuoba Tao said in time, "There is no need for the two lovers to argue, you are relatives by marriage, you should be harmonious and dear."

Li Shun and Cui Hao stopped arguing, their faces were not very good-looking, so they could only reply, "I would like to follow the emperor's instructions."

Tuoba Tao said again, "As for Chu Li's appointment as the national teacher, my imperial decree has been issued and cannot be changed." After a pause, he continued, "Chu Li's ability, you have seen it with your own eyes during the Winter Sacrifice. There is no need to discuss further. Chu Li," Tuoba Tao turned to ask her, "Since you are neither Buddha nor Taoist, where did you learn from?"

Chu Li thought for a while, "If I have to say it, I should come from Taoism. But for me, I just lean towards Taoism. In fact, all schools of thought have their merits, and I advocate inclusiveness."

For a while, the hall was silent.

Until Cui Hao took a deep look at her, and said meaningfully, "The national teacher's mind is beyond my reach. I'm afraid some laymen are self-righteous and think that the national teacher is not worthy of the job."

Li Shun couldn't understand his voice-over, so he snorted angrily.

Tuoba Tao laughed loudly, "Okay, it's my great Wei's blessing that the national teacher has such a mind!" Then he said, "When I read the debate, the national teacher seems to have a lot of dissatisfaction with Buddhism?"

"Well," although Chu Li felt that the question was a bit strange, but she was new to the court and had no experience in the world, so she didn't know the meaning of the words, so she just said truthfully, "That's not the case."

"Huh?" Tuoba Tao didn't expect her to deny it, and his eyes turned sharp.

Chu Li was unmoved, and just said to himself, "Your Majesty, I am against religion and not righteousness."

"What do you mean?"

"That is, I am against sects, but not Buddhist scriptures." Chu Li said bluntly, "The same is true for Taoism. I am against Taoism, but not against Taoist classics."

"Why is that?"

"Your Majesty, regardless of Buddhism or Taoism, their respective sutras and meanings are very exquisite, and they are rare great wisdom, which should be inherited and carried forward." Chu Li said in a deep voice, "However, it is very wrong to gather people to teach. Just like Buddhism, In today's world, seven or eight out of ten people have entered the Buddhist gate. In this way, people in the world, whether they understand or not, whether they can or cannot, all gather in one place. Destroyed?" After a pause, he continued, "Furthermore, Buddhism enjoys various privileges and encloses and occupies land wantonly. Selling dog meat and occupying the world in vain