As the old saying goes, 10 out of 10 things in life are unsatisfactory.
But who is really dissatisfied? How miserable it would be if he agreed to these words. Now, there are actually people in the world who are more miserable than these words. This person is not someone else. Scholar Tang thinks that there is no one like him in the world.
He was even more unlucky.
It is said that Xueshi Tang was also a smart, well-read, outstanding member of the family since he was a child. However, when he was reincarnated, his luck was not what he expected. Although he was born into a noble family, he was only a remote branch, and the family could not support him. It was obvious that he and his direct branch brothers were born in the same year.
In the imperial examination, he ranked higher than his younger brother, and the younger brother of the clan had Princess Shang as his consort, but he could only continue to study hard. At that time, he was also a young imperial son, but he was unwilling to marry an ordinary and mediocre woman.
After studying hard for twelve years, he finally got the Jinshi in high school and married a noble girl, but he didn't want to be a shrew. The life of a scholar in Tang Dynasty was miserable!
He finally borrowed the help of the Yue family to become the prince's tutor, but for some unknown reason, he was sent to the side of His Highness the Third Prince, who had the most embarrassing and coldest background, before he could teach the prince for a few days.
Fortunately, he is a person who can understand the Holy Will and run errands. He thinks that he can teach His Highness the Third Highness to be careful. Even Pei Ruyu, His Highness's companion, got three points in a row under his teachings. No one in the examination room would praise him.
However, he was teaching an unpopular prince, and his official position could only be wasted in these years.
Unfortunately, it was only when His Highness the Third Highness got married and opened his palace that he was relieved of his position as the Third Prince's tutor. Scholar Tang was just about to try his best in the officialdom, but as a result, he was sent to Northern Xinjiang.
His Majesty said that His Highness is young and it is not easy for him to take charge of the military affairs of Northern Xinjiang, so he asked him, a gentleman, to come over and help.
It was impossible to disobey the holy order, so he had no choice but to come.
This mission was not easy, and His Highness the Crown Prince knew it. His Royal Highness also talked with him for a long time, and gave him two cars of silver frost charcoal, big sweaters, and high-quality leather materials, all for him to use on the road.
Du, he knew that this was because His Highness the Crown Prince did not trust him. Over the years, His Highness the Crown Prince had been calling him Master Tang. His Highness the Crown Prince said, once a teacher, a lifelong teacher. The scene when he gave a lecture to His Highness the Prince for the first time, His Highness the Crown Prince
I remember them all and never forget them.
Hey, for such a kind-hearted Dong Palace, how come he always lacks a little blessing and is not blessed enough to serve in the Eastern Palace.
Scholar Tang came to Northern Xinjiang full of grievances and frustration. Ever since Mu Anzhi stopped studying, Mu Anzhi's house was full of etiquette during festivals, but the master and apprentice never met again. As for that,
When he went to court, he was in the same court class. Anyway, Mu Anzhi always turned a blind eye to this master, and Scholar Tang also kept a distance from this disciple.
Speaking of which, Mu Anzhi received a "manic" comment in the imperial capital, which was said by a scholar of Tang Dynasty after Mu Anzhi spat in Prime Minister Pei's face.
Mu Anzhi just didn't care.
On the day when the reward from the imperial capital was received, the master and the disciple met each other, but they only exchanged polite and unfamiliar words.
The next day, Xiaofan, the chamberlain, went to Xuesheng Tang's residence in person and greeted Xueshu Tang's Mrs. Tang politely. Xueshi Tang never liked eunuchs, so he asked coldly, "What are you doing here, father-in-law?"
Mrs. Tang glared at the man, smiled and asked Xiaofan to sit down, and asked with a smile, "It's cold outside, father-in-law, please sit down and have a cup of hot tea to warm your hands." The maid brought the imperial tea, and Xiaofan hurriedly stood up and thanked him.
, replied with a smile, "That's right, the master and his wife just arrived yesterday, and they didn't know you were coming before, so the house was not tidied up for a while. Your Highness immediately sent meticulous people to tidy up the best Xiyuan in the palace yesterday.
We also took a lot of decent furnishings from the private treasury. Now that the kang has been burned and everything is available, His Highness sent the young man to tell the master and his wife, please move to Xiwan. This courtyard is a guest courtyard, and we will live there temporarily.
It’s just a matter of paying off the day.”
Mrs. Tang hurriedly stood up and thanked her, "We came here to be punished by His Highness. How can we make His Highness worry so much about us? I am so moved by His Highness's benevolent and caring heart that I don't know what to say."
"Your Highness has always respected his teachers. He knows that Master Tang is a shy person, and his wife has to take care of everything at home." Mrs. Tang stood up and thanked her politely. Master Tang did not move even with the big book. Not only did he not move, he also took the book.
Flip through the book.
Xiaofan was so thoughtful, and he laughed at that time. The palace servants were led by Xiaoyi Xiaofan. Xiaofan did not dare to argue with Xiaoyi, but he also grew up with His Highness. When His Highness went to study, he was also by his side.
The waiter knows that this person named Tang has always been annoying. His Highness respected this person named Tang before, so he naturally did not dare to show disrespect. What age is it now? Our Highness is now the powerful vassal king, and there are many talented people around him. He is a serious Marquis of Lu
I don't even have the slightest bit of confidence in front of His Highness. Does this man surnamed Tang still think that our Highness is weak and easy to bully?
Mrs. Tang stared out her eyes, and Scholar Tang pretended not to notice. Xiaofan conveyed the message and stood up to leave before taking a sip of tea.
Mrs. Tang sent her out and stuffed a big purse into Xiaofan's hand. Mrs. Tang said, "I haven't paid my respects to your Majesty in these years. Now my place is also in a mess. When things are settled, I will go over and pay my respects to your Majesty."
Xiaofan felt a little better after receiving the gift. He felt that a good person like Mrs. Tang was really unlucky to marry a man like Master Tang. Xiaofan used to be responsible for going to the Tang family to give gifts every year during the holidays.
Tang Shiniang recognized her a long time ago, and said at this time, "My Majesty, I talked about Master yesterday and said that she has disappeared these days. I said, Master, there is no need to be in a hurry to say hello. You have come all the way here. We are not outside. We will be settled properly."
Let's take a rest, and the feast will be held in the evening. The box of ginseng and antler was given by the empress, so Master Tang and the master can see it and use it. Tomorrow, Imperial Doctor Xiao Zhang will come over and check the pulse of the master."
In fact, Li Yuhua has a normal relationship with this Mrs. Tang, and they didn’t have much contact with each other in the imperial capital in the past. However, every time a gift was given by the Tang family, the Tang family would return a gift, and Mrs. Tang would always come in person to thank His Highness. In Li Yuhua’s impression,
This is a very considerate woman.
Xiaofan went back and reported what happened to Xueshi Tang. He didn’t hide anything about Xueshi Tang’s arrogance in Canada. Of course, considering the big purse given by Mrs. Tang, Xiaofan didn’t exaggerate. Li Yuhua said,
"As a scholar, you are also a Hanlin bachelor and the master of our Highness, so you can't help but be proud."
It is said that Mrs. Tang sent Xiao Fan off, but when she returned to the house, Scholar Tang complained, "A eunuch has human ears and is like an animal. You are so flattering to an animal, but you still have the character of a scholar."
Mrs. Tang slapped the case with her palm and said angrily, "Don't be so shameless! What happened to the eunuch? I think you are not as polite as an eunuch! Your Highness kindly arranged a house for us, and sent people to bring medicinal materials. He was considerate in everything.
Thoughtful, what’s wrong with you!”
Mrs. Tang had accumulated prestige for a long time and was from a wealthy family. Scholar Tang couldn't afford to offend her. He threw the book in his hand angrily and stood up and said, "I told your highness when I was teaching him to read, not to get too close to the chamberlain! I'll go to your highness."
There!"
Scholar Tang thought he had mastered the truth of the world and left with nobility and arrogance. Mrs. Tang was angry at all times. The chamberlain was a lowly person, and he was someone who stayed with His Highness at least six of the twelve hours a day. Not to mention the one who accompanied him all the time.
A chamberlain is a dog who has been following you for a long time, and it is also affectionate.
Mrs. Tang was beating her chest and getting angry. Her second son, Tang Qian, came over and brought warm tea to his mother, "Mom, take a sip of tea and stop being angry."
"Didn't you go over with your father to meet His Highness?" Mrs. Tang asked.
"I'm sending dad out, and dad asked me to study at home." As soon as Tang Qian said these words, Mrs. Tang was angry again. Mrs. Tang was so angry that she thought she would be better off than the old dog if she was so angry. Mrs. Tang hated it
He banged the kang table and pulled his son to sit next to him, "Your father thought that His Highness was an ignorant child when he was young. His Highness had a reputation for being upright when he was in the Ministry of Justice. He is no longer the prince who studied in the palace in the past. You don't agree with him."
It doesn't matter if he goes, he may not be able to please him if he still takes advantage of the master's arrogance. Your Highness has long been fed up with him, and you won't be able to please him if you go. Let's put things in place first, and I'll go to pay my respects to the empress tomorrow. You and I
I will go with you. Your Majesty and Your Highness were a famous loving couple when they were in the imperial capital."
Tang Qian naturally listened to his mother.
Academician Tang was dressed in a fourth-grade vermilion official uniform, followed by a young boy in blue clothes holding a book, with a solemn and solemn face, and went straight to Mu Anzhi's study.
Mu Anzhi had always been the morning director and had no time to see Scholar Tang, so Scholar Tang had to wait in the side room.
Pei Ruyu got the news about Mu Anzhi yesterday and came here very early. He didn't rush to Mu Anzhi when he arrived. He went to see Mrs. Tang first. Mrs. Tang had just moved to a new yard, and those scattered and trivial things were naturally inconvenient.
Take it easy, there is now a place to drink tea.
Pei Ruyu and Tang Qian both knew each other early in the morning. He gave the gift and said with a smile in his eyes, "Yesterday, His Highness specially sent someone to tell me that the master and his wife were here. I originally wanted to come over immediately, but it was already afternoon, so I
I waited patiently all night. I said we just met in the spring of this year, but I really didn’t expect to meet Master and Master in Northern Xinjiang. How is your journey, Master and Junior?"
Mrs. Tang said, "We didn't expect that either. I heard from the master that His Majesty sent him here because His Majesty had just joined the vassal and was afraid that there were not enough manpower here. When he came to the East Palace, he paid special attention to him and rewarded the master with several carts of silver frost charcoal.
Good leather, medicinal materials to keep out the cold, and an imperial envoy who came to reward me on the way, so it went well."
Pei Ruyu has no feelings for Master Tang for a long time. There is something going on here. When Mu An was fighting for the reserve, there were not many helpers in the court. Pei Ruyu had no friendship with Mu An. He always believed that, let alone the reserve, he was the Zhao.
The dragon chair in the Virtue Hall is only suitable for his old friend. But even though he doesn't have many helpers, Pei Ruyu himself is a hardcore person, and Master Tang is also the one who has taught Mu Anzhi for more than ten years. You should stand by your disciple after all.
If you take another ten thousand steps back, even if you don't take one side, you can't add insult to injury. As a result, the memorial from the Ministry of Rites saying that Mu Anzhi was a concubine was co-signed by Master Tang.
Pei Ruyu wanted to eat his master alive at that time, but he was beaten with a imperial cane and then exiled to Northern Xinjiang, without even bothering to settle accounts with Master Tang.
Master Tang is a good person. Pei Ruyu went to the Tang family to lobby, and she did not ask Master Tang to agree with him and Mu Anzhi, that is, to ask Master Tang not to let others take advantage of him, but to deal with Mu Anzhi. Master Tang promised at the time that this would never be the case.
, As a result, Master Tang did such a thing, it is said that Mrs. Tang slapped the man several times at home, and her face was swollen. At that time, Pei Ruyu was recovering from her injuries at home, and Mrs. Tang even visited her in person to make amends with Pei Ruyu.
Therefore, Mrs. Tang still has some dignity with Pei Ruyu.
Pei Ruyu said, "This Xiyuan was originally the courtyard where the Queen Mother of Northern Xinjiang lived. In the palace, except for the main courtyard where His Highness and the Empress live, this courtyard is the most gorgeous and spacious."
"How could this happen?" Mrs. Tang was very frightened, "I heard that the princess, Princess Xin'an, is all in the palace. How can we, the ministers and their families dare to live in such a good courtyard?"
"His Highness arranged it this way, Mistress will just live in it. Master Tang is His Highness's mentor, so it's different." Pei Ruyu came over to have a look, for fear that his old friend would arrange a dilapidated house in a dilapidated courtyard, which would ruin his reputation. Xiyuan is indeed spacious and beautiful.
, however, because it is a residence built for the elderly, it is far away from the adjacent courtyard, so it is true that it is exceptionally quiet. Princess Xin'an and Princess Xin'an all live in the courtyard not far from the main palace.
Mrs. Tang sighed, "Ruyu, to tell you the truth, others don't know what kind of person your master is, but you don't know either. He did something wrong back then. Living in such a nice courtyard makes me feel bad.
Ashamed."
"Master said back then that he acted according to etiquette. Although it was against human nature, it was in line with etiquette and law. Master Tang could not do anything too much. It was me who forced Master Tang. Besides, it has been several years, and everything is going well for His Highness now.
Okay, I don't care about that anymore. I just mind my own business and come to talk to my empress. She is a very good person. The affection between this person and others comes out little by little." Pei Ruyu said warmly.
After a few words of comfort, I saw that everything in the yard was in good condition, so I left. "I originally wanted to bring my wife here with me, but she is pregnant like my mother-in-law. She had a good meal during the morning meal, but she vomited again after a while, so I had to
I'm here first. Master, just rest and let me see you off. I'll go over to His Highness to see the master. I haven't seen him for several years."
Yes, Pei Ruyu returned to the imperial capital this spring, and it was Master Tang who he went to visit. Mainly because he felt that the only person who could walk around in Master Tang's house was this Master.
In addition, Pei Ruyu also wanted to brush up his reputation, so he went to Xueshi Tang's house, but he went there only after he found out that Xueshi Tang was not at home. He didn't miss the person surnamed Tang at all!
When Pei Ruyu arrived at Mu An's study, she saw Scholar Tang waiting for him in the side room. Tang Hai, the son of Tang's governor, was talking to him. Pei Ruyu didn't show any disgust in her heart, so she went over and bowed her hands, saying, "Yesterday, I heard that Tang Hai
The master is here. I came here to see you. How was your journey, Master Tang?"
Xueshi Tang also disliked this disciple who brought him great honors in his teaching career. He felt that although this disciple was good at reading, he was a person who did not understand ethics and etiquette. Xueshi Tang was also very cold, "Please bear with me.
I'm fine."
Pei Ruyu smiled and said, "I have some important things to do here and have to go back to Your Highness, so I won't accompany Master Tang." She gave Tang Hai a slight nod and left first.
Tang Hai suddenly felt that something was wrong. He was specially given to His Highness by his grandfather. His Highness really didn't treat him as an outsider. He just followed Du Changshi to do things. In fact, Tang Hai was not familiar with this Tang scholar. He was his grandfather's eldest grandson.
, his grandfather had been working as an official in other places all year round, so he followed his grandfather in his appointment. However, since he was from the same clan and was the husband of His Highness, Tang Hai came out to receive him.
In this sense, Scholar Tang was also the husband of Pei Zhuangyuan, but Pei Zhuangyuan was so lukewarm. Tang Hai thought that Xuesheng Tang had also been waiting for an hour, and there was no word from His Highness. Tang Hai felt suspicious.
But it was hard to say anything for the moment, so I had to continue talking.
After another cup of tea, there was still no intention to spread the word. Tang Hai also had matters at hand, so he asked the academic uncle to wait for a while, and he went to work first.
Tang Hai broke out in a cold sweat and drank two cups of hot milk tea before he felt better. In the past, when he was with his grandfather, even if he met a stranger, some of his staff would first mention his origins, and he never made any mistakes. Now with His Highness,
, Uncle Tang Mo from the small clan was a popular figure in front of His Highness, and now comes His Highness’s master. Tang Hai originally thought that the Tang family would add another arm to His Highness, but unexpectedly, he turned out to be an unpopular person.
He greeted his tribesmen warmly, but he almost did something wrong.
It was not until noon that Mu Anzhi even asked about the preparation of the sacrificial meat for the big sacrifice. There was really nothing to ask, so he let the two chief historians go. Mu Anzhi told Xiao Yi, "Ruyu, please stay for a while. Master Tang is not
Ordinary people are the mentors of this king and you. Xiao Yi, you go to greet Master Tang in person and invite Master Tang to come and talk."
Hua Changshi and Du Changshi didn't say a word, and the two of them immediately left. They had been with Mu Anzhi for three or four years and were aware of Mu Anzhi's interactions with Scholar Tang. They had never seen each other in the imperial capital anyway.
This bachelor has been going back and forth to the prince's palace. He has been his mentor for more than ten years. This is extremely abnormal.
Du Changshi and Hua Changshi had both inquired about it, and they had nothing to say about the Tang scholar for that reason.
After Du Hua and the two elders retired, Pei Ruyu murmured in a low voice, "Logically, I am your companion, and the companion is mainly to serve you in your study. I am different from you. Scholar Tang is your mentor, so I shouldn't go to school."
Rush to become a student of Scholar Tang."
"You are more than ten years behind the scenes. What's the use of talking about it now? What he talked about at the beginning was mostly imperial examination articles. It was all because of his care for you. It is impossible for you to get half of the credit for your three yuan." Mu Anzhi
Laughing at old friends.
"Don't bother me." Pei Ruyu rolled her eyes.
Scholar Tang waited for two hours. Fortunately, he was not in a hurry to see Mu Anzhi. However, being treated so neglected, Scholar Tang was naturally dissatisfied, so his expression became more solemn.
Mu Anzhi just said some clichés about the hard journey. Scholar Tang presented Mu Anzhi with a set of Four Books and Five Classics of Rites and Roads, and asked, "What books are you reading now, Your Highness?"
Mu An said, "Northern Xinjiang is busy with affairs, so when I have free time, I will read the Art of War." This is what he told his old friend Pei Ruyu. It is said that when Lord Bai was pregnant with Axiu, his old friend would often read the scrolls of enlightenment while Lord Bai was pregnant.
, As soon as Axiu was born, he was really smart. Mu Anzhi liked the art of war, so he read it to his son.
Hearing this, Academician Tang looked disapproving and said, "Soldiers are the place of life and death, the way of survival. How can we read more? Your Highness should read Confucian classics when you are free, so that you can be happy and nourish your mind, and be open-minded both physically and mentally."
Pei Ruyu smiled first and said, "Look at what Master Tang said, with Master Tang having taught you all these years, how can His Highness not be open-minded? What books is Master Tang reading now? Is he still reading the Four Books and Five Classics? Which chapter and paragraph are he reading? I have been quite active recently.
Have experience."
At the moment, Pei Ruyu is choking Xueshi Tang. Pei Ruyu is a talented person whose knowledge is far beyond what Xueshi Tang can match. Once Pei Ruyu gets angry, he will be able to overthrow Xueshi Tang from the knowledge that Xueshi Tang is most proud of. Xueshi Tang said,
"Ruyu, I am talking to His Highness. Your Highness is a prince. Although Your Highness has a gentle temperament and has always been in love with you, we, as ministers, must always remember that there are differences between superiors and inferiors.
It makes sense." Translated, it means, I am talking, so don't interrupt.
Pei Ruyu's lips twitched with a smile as she looked up and down at Master Tang, who was speaking in an instructive tone, "Sir, what you are saying is that in terms of status, we are all courtiers, and His Highness has been a disciple for a long time. I heard that we lived so close together when we were in the imperial capital.
Sir, I have never asked His Highness about his homework. I think he knows that Your Highness is no longer the young child who needs help with his homework!"
"You have misunderstood. After leaving the army, His Highness is the prince and I am the courtier. We usually have no business relationship. If the courtier and the prince are too close, it will attract attention. Now I am assisting His Highness under His Majesty's order. It is just and legitimate. Naturally, I have to deal with him.
Your Highness, please give me more advice." Scholar Tang is gentle and elegant, and has a graceful demeanor. If you don't know this person's true temperament, you will really be fooled by him.
Pei Ruyu was more gentle than him. Pei Ruyu smiled and said, "I was also worried about Master Tang. I thought you and your highness had stopped interacting with each other for a long time. I also said that since you and your highness have not interacted with each other for a long time, how could you still have the nerve to guide your highness? It's just because your highness has a good temper.
, you are not such a bully, are you?" These words were very bitter, and they made Master Tang's face turn blue, but Pei Ruyu seemed to be fine, "Since Master Tang understands everything, I feel relieved."
Master Tang seemed to be smiling but not smiling, "Oh, things are really different now. Now I want you, Ruyu, to give me guidance."
"There is nothing strange about this. Although I was fortunate enough to accompany His Highness and listen to Master Tang's lessons, it can be said that when Master Tang was established in the imperial examination, he was only ranked second in the imperial examination. The lower officials did not dare to show off. In the year when he was weak, he was ranked third.
Born, flowing water does not rot, door hinges do not become beetroots, the most wonderful thing in this world is that looking at the eyes is short-sighted, it is common sense that one is better than the other." Pei Ruyu dusted off her red official robe and faced Master Tang as arrogantly as she could.
With a knowing smile, "Didn't I surpass Master Tang a long time ago? You didn't know it until now, did you?"
Master Tang was so angry that he had nowhere to criticize Pei Ruyu. The diploma of this boy from Sanyuan was too hard to compare with. Master Tang smiled and said, "I hope Mr. Pei also has the virtues of Sanyuan."
"I also grew up listening to Master Tang's teachings. How can I be inferior to Master Tang?" Pei Ruyu laughed heartily. Master Tang couldn't even keep his smile on his face and said coldly, "A villain with great moral character.
Gentleman, this is true."
Pei Ruyu smiled at Yan Yan and said, "Yes, a gentleman is magnanimous and magnanimous, while a villain has a long-term relationship. The words of a saint can never be wrong."
Pei Ruyu was so sharp-tongued that Master Tang was so angry that he skipped lunch. Mu Anzhi invited his old friend to have lunch together, and neither of them had to be served. It was a pleasure to drink and curse.