Daming prepares the emperor

Zhu Biao was standing in the study with a dozen handouts in his arms, while Song Lian was still searching in front of the shelf, pulling out this one and flipping through that one, as if he was trying to take everything back with him.

"Master Song, that's enough." Zhu Biao discouraged, "These books are enough."

Song Lian was puzzled and said: "Your Highness, when the princes are studying hard, how can these few books be enough? These are not even a beginning."

Zhu Biao took care of his younger brothers and sisters with a mentality of being a parent. It would be a bit ashamed to ask him to say that those bastards don't study hard, so they can't read a few books at all.

He tried to fool the past: "They still need to learn martial arts and farming. Master Song's lectures are advanced, and it's not easy to learn. After all, it's no problem to last until Lidong."

Reluctantly, Song Lian withdrew his hands and put down his sleeves: "Your Highness said so, that's all."

Zhu Biao then put down the handout on the table: "The princes are too disobedient. Master Song is getting old, why not let other bachelors discipline them. Although their level is far inferior to Master Song, it is more than enough to teach some children."

Song Lian searched for the lecture notes for half an hour, and was about to thump his back, but when he heard this, he quickly put down his hands: "The body of the minister can't be more healthy, not to mention teaching six or seven princes, and some more are nothing .”

"..." Zhu Biao pondered for a moment, "Then when Jing Ning grows up, she will also ask Master Song."

Song Lian hesitated: "Your Highness, although there are precedents for women to study, it is not tolerated by the world. Most of them read "Nvjie" and the like. The emperor and daughter represent the heavenly family. I thought that only..."

"What do you think?" Zhu Biao said, "You think Zhu Jingjing is the only exception?"

Song Lian had no choice but to say: "Yes."

"At the beginning of a business and a new country, people's hearts are best to change." Zhu Biao said, "It can't be set now, how can it be changed year after year? Master Song, you have to understand that there will always be more and more people who study. It's the general trend."

No matter how kind and refined he is at ordinary times, Song Lian is also a beneficiary of the feudal system, instinctively uncomfortable, hoping to propose some rules of etiquette to admonish the prince, but before he could say anything, he was interrupted by Zhu Biao.

"Okay, don't talk about it again."

Song Lian suddenly saw Zhu Yuanzhang's arbitrary shadow in Zhu Biao. He was shocked and sighed. He couldn't open his mouth for any reason, so he walked to the door and opened a door: "Your Highness, it's getting late. , the minister's wife made some side dishes, which are hardly in the elegant hall, let alone the royal products in the palace, please honor your Highness."

"Wei Zhongde, where's the princess?"

Zhu Biao followed the teacher out the door, turned on his magical powers and scanned around the mansion, and found that his sister was gone.

Wei Zhongde, who had been waiting outside the door, said blankly: "I don't know, the princess said she was going to visit the garden, and I haven't seen the princess since then."

"It must have sneaked out, send someone to look for it." Zhu Biao said calmly.

It is not a trivial matter to lose the princess, especially if it is lost by me, Song Lian will immediately kneel down and plead guilty.

"Master Song, don't worry." Zhu Biao supported him, "The princess has the power to protect herself in martial arts, not to mention she escaped secretly, so she can't go too far."

After Song Lian was forced to stand up straight, he was worried: "I will send all the servants out to look for it together."

At this time, there was a sudden commotion in the front yard. The butler rushed over from the small road, first knelt down and saluted Zhu Biao, and then turned to Song Lian and said, "Master, the princess and your old disciple are back together!"

"My disciple?" Song Lian was taken aback. After thinking about it in his mind, he couldn't remember, "Which disciple? Why didn't you tell me?"

The housekeeper said, "It's the one you got in Hangzhou."

Zhu Biao remembered it better than Song Lian, and turned around to remind him, "Master Song, did you accept Fang Keqin's son as your apprentice?"

"Oh, yes, yes. Hurry up and invite people in." Song Lian slapped his head, "I'm so confused that I forgot. Count the days, they will arrive in these few days!"

The butler took orders and left.

"Fang Keqin performed well in Hangzhou, and now he has been promoted to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials." Zhu Biao recalled, "Master Song accepted his son, it is really foresight."

The last round of battle between Zhedong and Huaixi had just ended, Song Lian relied on being the prince's teacher, and hid at home to watch the battle every day. Caishikou killed a lot of people, and he was terrified. Seeing what Zhu Biao said, he quickly separated the relationship: "Your Highness Just kidding, I just think that the child is very talented and extremely intelligent, but it has nothing to do with his father."

Zhu Biao said with his hands behind his back: "I believe in Master Song. Let's go, let's go out and have a look, Master Song, don't reveal my identity."

"Yes."

Outside the main gate of the Song Mansion, beside the stone lion, Zhu Jingjing was arguing with Fang Xiaoru, while Fang Keqin watched with a smile on the side. Their carriage was taken over by a servant and pulled in through the side door.

"The way of Confucius and Mencius is the most reasonable in the world, how can it be said that it is useless?"

"I didn't say it's useless." Zhu Jingjing said, "I just said there is a trade-off."

"You are sophistry!" Fang Xiaoru stomped anxiously.

"Then according to your reasoning, the theory of Confucius and Mencius is so useful, why can't all the corrupt officials in the world be killed?" Zhu Jingjing jumped up the steps and stuck out her tongue at him, "Bookworm! You idiot!"

"Wait a minute!" Fang Xiaoru hurried over to pull her, "This is someone else's house, don't go in casually, be careful they will blow you out."

Fang Xiaoru was mainly afraid that Zhu Jingjing would be hurt. According to his experience, the master of the mansion may have a good temper, while the servants are often not so kind.

Zhu Jingjing understood his kindness and deliberately wanted to tease him: "If you can come, I can't? Why?"

"Master Song is my teacher!" Fang Xiaoru said, "I came here by invitation. I will be a teacher for a day and a father for life. Of course I am different from you. You should go to your brother quickly, he must be waiting Yes, your life-saving grace, I, I will repay it in the future."

He is indeed a nerd, quite different from Zhu Di.Zhu Jingjing looked at Fang Xiaoru for a while, then ran to the door without saying anything.

"Hey——" Fang Xiaoru missed Zhu Jingjing, and looked at his father for help.

"Xiao Ru, this girl is very smart, so you don't need to worry about it." Fang Keqin said, "From what she said earlier, her brother should be waiting for her at the Song Mansion. You see, no one stopped her from going in."

Fang Xiaoru suddenly realized: "Father, I was reckless."

"It's good to understand. You need to be good at thinking. Let's go to see Mr. Song first. Later, we will report to the Ministry of Officials for our father."

"Yes."

On this side, Zhu Jingjing ran into the mansion, took the sesame candy that Fang Keqin bought for herself, and chased Liu Chubai who couldn't wait for a long time to find Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao touched Liu Chubai's head, and Liu Chubai squatted down beside him and sat down, flicking his tail back and forth.

"What's in your hand?"

"Yes, it's a gift for elder brother." Zhu Jingjing's eyes wandered, "Brother, please thank me quickly, even if I sneak out, I will remember to buy something for you."

"Is it candy?" Zhu Biao had already recognized it, but pretended not to see it, "You are changing your teeth, if it is candy, hand it in yourself, if you lie, I won't give you pocket money anymore."

Zhu Jingjing twitched, took out the oilcloth bag from behind, and handed it to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao opened it and saw that half of the sesame candy was gone, and the remaining half still had tooth marks on it.

"This is the gift you said? Confiscated."

"Brother." Zhu Jingjing said aggrievedly, "Brother, when did you change? You are not gentle and generous at all. If you stay with the white-bearded grandfather for a long time every day, you will become rigid."

Song Lian couldn't help looking at his white beard: "Princess, it's human nature to care about younger sisters and love brothers, and it has nothing to do with who you get along with."

"Hmph." Zhu Jingjing said, "I think it has a lot to do with it!"

"Stop making trouble. Jingjing, have you met the father and son from Hangzhou?"

"It's right at the door." Zhu Jingjing raised her hand and pointed, "I guess I'm coming in soon, Master Song, did you really take that kid as your apprentice? He doesn't look particularly smart."

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Jingjing reproachfully: "Don't speak ill of others behind their backs."

"I also said it in front of him." Zhu Jingjing said, "So it's not counted behind the scenes."

Song Lian said: "I did accept Fang Xiaoru as a disciple. Princess, he will be your junior in the future."

The two figures of father and son gradually appeared not far away, Zhu Biao took a step back in time, and stood behind Song Lian to show that his status was not as noble as him.

Fang Keqin and his son, who were walking this way, naturally also saw Zhu Biao. When they saw Zhu Jingjing who was following Zhu Biao, they recognized that this was the brother she was talking about. They were curious and at the same time relieved.

"Teacher." Fang Xiaoru bowed respectfully to his disciples, "I have been delayed by something, so I didn't come to see you until now. I hope the teacher will forgive me."

"Since it's for the king's business, why are you talking about blame?" Song Lian chuckled, "Good boy, get up first. Brother Fang, do you still have to report to the Ministry of Officials, why don't you leave Xiaoru with me first, and pick up tomorrow Go back. Have you prepared the house?"

Fang Keqin hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Tuo Jingzhong's relatives have rented a small courtyard, and there is still a place to live. Please take care of me. As for staying overnight..."

He looked at Fang Xiaoru, apparently asking him to make his own decision.

Fang Xiaoru said: "Teacher, my father is not in good health, I want to take care of him."

Although he was rejected, Song Lian was more satisfied. Everyone would like a filial child, especially since he was old, so he appreciated it even more.

"Do you want our family to lend you a few doctors?" Zhu Jingjing suddenly asked, tugging at Zhu Biao's sleeve, "Brother, can we lend them?"

Before Zhu Biao could answer, Fang Keqin finally found an opportunity: "Master Song, these two are...?"

Song Lian was quick to wit, and panicked: "It's my distant relative, who just moved to Yingtianlai recently."

"So that's how it is. I'm working hard at the bottom, and I'm going to be a servant of the Ministry of officials."

"Student Fang Xiaoru."

Zhu Biao smiled and said, "My name is Lin Shi, and this is my younger sister Lin Jingjing."

The name was so random, Zhu Jingjing elbowed Zhu Biao, stared at him quietly, and pursed her mouth.She always thought that Zhu Biao's level of naming was very low, not as good as the father at home.

One is often named according to the color, and the other is directly made of gold, wood, water, fire and earth.

Fang Keqin briefly recounted what happened in the teahouse, and said sincerely: "Thanks to Miss Lin's help, otherwise the dog will be in danger, and no matter how lucky it is, it will leave scars. In the future, if Mr. Lin has anything to do, just come to Fang. As long as it can be done, Fang will never refuse."

"That depends on what my sister has to ask for." Zhu Biao's smile faded a little, "She saved the person, Master Fang doesn't have to give me the credit."

Fang Keqin was stunned for a moment, annoyed that his words were not thoughtful enough, Zhu Biao misunderstood him, and quickly corrected him: "I don't mean that..."

Zhu Biao would not hold on to it: "Master Fang is not in good health?"

Before he finished speaking, Fang Keqin happened to cough a few times. Although his face was flushed, he looked better, but his lips were a little pale: "I made you laugh."

"My family has nothing to show for it. The doctors I hired are of a certain standard. Mr. Fang needs it. Tomorrow, I will invite some of you to diagnose your pulse."

Zhu Biao took part in Fang Keqin's transfer order to Yingtian. Naturally, he didn't want this capable official to get seriously ill, so he immediately agreed to Zhu Jingjing's request.

It was originally a life-saving grace, but this time he received favors for nothing. Fang Xiaoru knew that his father would not accept it easily, but he didn't want to miss this opportunity to treat him, so he looked at Song Lian with anticipation in his eyes, hoping that the teacher could help.

Song Lian received the signal, and was also afraid that Fang Keqin would make the prince lose face, so he hurriedly said: "Brother Fang, just promise, Mr. Lin's family has a great career, and there is no shortage of those doctors. What kindness is there, you can repay it slowly in the future, you Look at this child Xiaoru, if you have any strengths and weaknesses, what will he do if he is alone in the capital?"

Having said all this, Fang Keqin couldn't refuse anymore, so he nodded and agreed, looking very embarrassed.

Later on, several people got together for a meal and got to know each other better. They were all aboveboard people. After the meal, the host and guests had a good time. Zhu Biao was ready to return to the palace when Fang Keqin and his son left .

Song Lian sent Zhu Biao away and sent him to the carriage with Zhu Jingjing.

"Master Song." Let Zhu Jingjing go up first, Zhu Biao whispered to Song Lian in front of the car, "Master Song will enter the palace in a few days, and bring Fang Xiaoru along with him."

Song Lian was surprised, the prince meant that Fang Xiaoru should be in the emperor's heart!What kind of shit luck did this kid have?

But the crown prince was his disciple, and so was Fang Xiaoru. There was nothing detrimental to Song Lian in this oral order, so he immediately agreed.

The coachman lightly raised his whip and whipped the horse's buttocks, and the wheels began to turn. Zhu Jingjing heard the conversation between Zhu Biao and Song Lian, and couldn't help asking, "Brother, what do you like about him? Do you think he is honest?"

"Why, can't you be smart to be honest? Being accepted by Master Song at such a young age, at least you have a photographic memory, which is different from a bastard like you who has been honored by the royal family."

"..." Zhu Jingjing was speechless, "This, this is true."

Zhu Biao sighed quietly, put his hand on the top of Zhu Jing's lens, and said softly: "You really don't know how much elder brother has worried about you. What do you think of him? Is he annoying?"

"It's okay." Zhu Jingjing said awkwardly.

"How about you go to Tushan with him?"

"Tu Shan?"

"Yes, Tu Shan."

"Why do you want to go to Tushan? Where is Tushan? What should I do there?"

This is the first time Zhu Biao expressed his plan to Zhu Jingjing. He patiently said: "The world is not fair. As a girl, you have more troubles than a man. You want to have your own choice in the future and become a general. We must start working hard now.”

Zhu Jingjing lowered her head and remained silent.

"Tu Shan respects female foxes. I am familiar with their leaders. You will not be bullied there. Stay away from the deep palace, stay away from those who teach you how to care for your husband and children. Only then can you gain knowledge. No one will say that you are not good. Learn some skills and come back, later..."

"When my eldest brother becomes the emperor, can I do whatever I want?"

Although Zhu Jingjing was young, but he was born in the royal family, he had seen a lot of filth, and could understand what Zhu Biao was referring to, and then he said such a sentence.

Zhu Biao shook his head: "No one can do whatever they want, not even the emperor."

"But elder brother is different from father, isn't it?" Zhu Jingjing looked up at Zhu Biao, "I know, elder brother is just different."