Lin Jinxiao saw from his wife's lonely eyes that Mr. Chang didn't want to see him. He pursed his thin lips and said with a gentle smile: "It doesn't matter, the student and my wife are waiting here. It won't be too late to see you again when the teacher's anger subsides."
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"Jin Xiao, don't think too much. He's not angry with you. He's angry with himself."
Ji Huazhen looked at the couple with a guilty look on her face and explained earnestly: "Wanying has caused quite a lot of trouble this time. Your teacher knew that he shouldn't protect her but still compromised, which chilled the hearts of you and your wife.
It also goes against his life's creed, and he cannot get over this hurdle in his heart."
"Nothing in life can ever go as planned. Even if your Majesty is different, there will be times when you have no choice."
Chu Nanzhi looked at Ji Huazhen with warm eyes and patiently advised: "Both the student and the humble husband are aware of the two elders' difficulties regarding what happened yesterday, so there is no need for the teacher's wife to worry about it."
Ji Huazhen felt warm in her heart as she listened, and nodded with emotion: "Nan Zhi, you still know the basics, and you have lived up to the expectations of your two teachers."
After saying that, he led the family to the house in a friendly manner.
As soon as he entered the yard, he saw Chang Yanjue standing in front of the living room door with his hands tightly leaning on a cane, wearing a thin coat. The breeze was gently blowing his gray and messy hair, making the whole person look much haggard.
"Grandpa Chang."
Dabaolin Ruiwen and Shen Yunqing rushed to greet him excitedly, and the other little ones followed closely behind them, calling them grandpa affectionately.
Seeing the little guys, Chang Yanjue's old and deep eyes blinked slightly, and a look of joy appeared on his face, but after a moment he turned to solemnly asking: "What did the old man and your Grandpa Nie arrange?"
Have you finished your homework?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't help but cough violently several times.
"Grandpa Chang, we have all been checked by Dad."
The babies answered in unison.
Seeing this, Chu Nanzhi hurriedly walked up and warned in a warm voice: "It's cold outside, so Mr. Chang should rest in the house."
"It doesn't matter, I won't die."
Chang Yanjue pulled the thin shirt on his shoulders and looked at Lin Jinxiao, who was following him. The look in his eyes became particularly complicated.
He has been a man of integrity all his life, abiding by etiquette and teaching his students accordingly. He never thought that Lao would plead for favoritism and pervert the law in front of his students. Now he thinks it is ridiculous even thinking about it.
Lin Jinxiao knew that he was still brooding about what happened yesterday, so he quickly lowered his attitude and took the initiative to apologize: "It was a student who didn't think well yesterday and acted a little recklessly. I asked the teacher to punish him."
Previously, he could only roughly understand the two elders' hard work, but the conversation with his wife last night made him understand the elders' efforts more deeply.
When Chang Lao saw him taking the initiative to apologize to himself, he felt extremely unhappy. He pursed his lips tightly and smiled bitterly, and told the whole family: "Let's talk in the living room."
After receiving the agreement, Ji Huazhen immediately led everyone into the house with a smile.
After asking the maids to watch tea, Ji Huazhen personally went to get some fruit snacks to share with the little ones.
Seeing the little ones eating deliciously, Chu Nanzhi thought that Chang Lao had not eaten all day, so he thought of making some appetizers to warm the old man's stomach. But as soon as Ji Huazhen opened his mouth, Chang Yanjue waved his hand to stop him.
: "Nan Zhi has been working very hard these days, so don't worry about it any more. You two, please follow me to the study. I have something to say to you."
Lin Jinxiao also wanted to ask Chang Lao something, so he and Chu Nanzhi looked at each other and stood up, and followed Chang Lao to the study.
The master and apprentice strolled to the east corner of Chang's Mansion and entered a spacious room. Chang Yanjue ordered his servants to turn on the lamps and make tea. He immediately sent the maid away and closed the door.
Chu Nanzhi looked at the layout of the house casually. There were neat rows of bookshelves everywhere, as if it had become a library.
Chang Lao told the couple to sit down, and he sat on top of the desk, looking at the two of them without mincing words, and asked seriously: "Jin Xiao, Nan Zhi, do you know why Mr. Nie and Taiwei Yin were both together yesterday?"
Do you want to plead for the child Wanying?"
"The little princess is the only daughter of the eldest princess Yanjun and the deceased An Guo Gong. Not only is she deeply loved by the eldest princess, she is also particularly doted on by the empress dowager. Although the little princess has made some mistakes, she still misses the deceased An Guo Gong.
She should be forgiven for her own sake."
Chu Nanzhi deliberately downplayed the guilt and did not deliberately discuss right and wrong.
After hearing this, Chang Yanjue smiled bitterly and slowly shook his head: "If it was just because of this matter, even if An Guogong was still alive, she would not be able to be protected. The law of heaven is clear. Because she has wasted so many lives for her own selfish desires, she should be punished.
Only by following the law can we serve as a warning to others.”
At this point, Chang Lao changed the subject: "We can't kill her just because Princess Yanjun is the only one."
"I heard that Princess Yanjun is quite prestigious in the court."
Chu Nanzhi quietly stared at Lin Jinxiao, who had an indifferent expression, and said with a smile: "I'm afraid that students and husbands will have to rely on her more in the future."
"Rely on?"
Chang Yanjue sighed and said: "I don't know the temperament of you and your wife. How can you really make friends with such a vicious person like the eldest princess? I don't advise you to be in the same boat with her. As long as you don't push her to the enemy."
It's a blessing to be in the camp."
"Why does Mr. Chang comment so much on the eldest princess?"
Chu Nanzhi looked at Lin Jinxiao blankly, but he was indifferent and just listened patiently.
She had heard about Princess Yanjun who was as famous as Princess Shu many times, but she still didn't understand what the powerful method was.
"Lin Yanjun was in charge of the Treasury for His Majesty in the early years, and was responsible for the financial and internal affairs of the palace. Her position was higher than that of the palace manager. It's not surprising that you don't know her ruthless methods, but she is famous in the palace.
People were frightened when they heard about it.”
Chang Yanjue sighed and said in detail: "The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager wrote to each other a few days ago. This time Wu Enrong was demoted, and the post of Taifu Qing became vacant. The Empress Dowager and Your Majesty intend to let Lin Yanjun take over the post of Taifu Qing."
This is also the common intention of many courtiers, otherwise the powerful people like Qinghe will be squeezed in."
Chu Nanzhi suddenly understood.
When Wu Enrong was promoted to the position of Prime Minister of Beijing, both King Dongjin and Tang Ru were eager to take advantage of any opportunity and pull him down immediately. After learning the evidence of his crime, Tang Ru immediately went to the county government to search Wu Enrong's mansion.
It can be seen that King Qinghe is also thinking about this piece of fat.
The Taifu Qing is in charge of all the gold and silk in the world, so who wouldn’t want to put his own people in it?
Lin Jinxiao now fully understood that, as the lady said, if we must do our best to win over people's hearts, we must not let the financial power of the imperial court fall into the hands of King Qinghe or King Beibin.
Looking at the newly enlightened couple, Chang Yanjue immediately felt much relieved and said quietly: "Now the Chao Gang is in chaos. Things like yesterday did not only happen in Luyan Port. When Nanzhi you enter the capital,
, only when you enter Tingwei's Mansion will you understand what it means for a small witch to become a big witch. If you want to help the emperor, you can only start with tolerance."
"Students will always remember Chang Lao's teachings."
Chu Nanzhi replied in a deep voice.
She believed that after this incident, the pretty boy would be able to be of the same mind as her in the future, and would no longer just rely on killing and cruelty to govern others, but could choose to become friends with his enemies.