Compared with Chu Kuan, who has been fighting openly and secretly with senior officials of the imperial court for a long time, Hong clearly understands how much she really has. She can rely on helping her father to change all kinds of relationships in Jiangxi, and she also has Yu Zhang.
The elders in the academy take care of him, so he is like a fish in water. He can use his father's name to quietly help those students who are talented in miscellaneous subjects, but in the capital...
Whether she is a filial daughter or a talented girl, these reputations are of little help to her. On the contrary, because her father, Hong Shanchang, had previously written a petition to marry her to the eldest prince, the entire capital had more negative comments about her than about her.
Her appearance is highly praised. Fortunately, she is not a beauty, otherwise just the public opinion would be enough to make it difficult for her to move forward.
Therefore, she didn't care what Chu Kuan planned to use her to do, or who he would use her to fight against, but she knew that once he took on the reputation of being the third prince's teacher, not to mention there would be an uproar in the court, he would become a spitting star among the people.
It can also drown her. Even her father will not be happy for her, he will only think that the court's move is too ridiculous.
Therefore, when she met Chu Kuan before, she specifically asked about the third prince's personality and preferences. When she learned that the third prince liked painting, she made up her mind.
But even so, the third prince actually took the initiative to hand over the words just now, which she thought was an unexpected surprise.
At this moment, since she put what she wanted to say into the four meanings of ink painting, she said with a smile when the whole hall was silent: "The unknown third prince feels that I teach you the art of ink painting.
But is it still qualified?”
A big smile suddenly appeared on the face of the third prince, and he nodded happily and said: "Ms. Hong has a pure heart, a noble character, a strong aura, a pattern, a shallowness, and a hidden potential. These eight words are the finishing touch. You know, I have learned it."
I’ve been doing ink painting for so long, but I can’t get started at all. My father always told me who was a good painter, but after I invited him over, I found that good painting doesn’t mean good teaching.”
"I will go back to the palace today and tell my father, please teach me how to draw." After saying this, he looked at Princess Yongping and asked sincerely, "I wonder if the third sister is willing to give up her love and let Hong
Will my wife teach me how to draw? She doesn’t come here to teach me every day. She only needs to come and teach me once every two or three days.”
Although Chief Yue Shan and Fourth Master Hua were not really on the same side, they still couldn't help exchanging a look at this moment, and then they both saw some admiration and fear in their respective eyes.
The admiration and fear are not only for one person, but for two people. Whether it is the third prince's sudden new approach or Hong's calm response, it seems to be an answer that has been rehearsed countless times in advance, but in fact it is clear
It was their improvised performance that made them see it in their eyes and shocked them in their hearts. They no longer dared to underestimate the woman and the child.
As for how they could tell... just look at the inexplicable surprise of Princess Yongping, who is known as the most talented woman in the capital!
Princess Yongping was indeed very surprised. She didn't expect that the third prince would suddenly bring the topic to painting, and Hong could handle it easily. It would be fine if this was discussed in advance, but Hong had only met him once.
The Queen Mother has never entered the palace since then, but after announcing the news about the East Palace, the third prince left the palace today for the first time.
It's impossible for the two of them to meet, so how could they get in touch? But if not, the two of them can have such a tacit understanding!
In the past, the third prince relied on Zhang Shou, but now it seems that he may not be able to add a Hong family in the future. This woman is really too scheming and knows how to figure out other people's thoughts! She probably knew in advance that she would not be able to become the third prince.
The prince’s justifiable teacher!
When Princess Yongping was in a dilemma, Zhu Ying smiled and nodded repeatedly: "This is really a good idea to get the best of both worlds. The third prince has always liked painting the most, but even though those painters have excellent brushwork, they often don't know how to teach it to others.
, it would be best to have Mrs. Hong as a teacher to teach painting, once every two or three days, this will not delay the homework. "
Zhang Shou suddenly burst into laughter. He was too lazy to think about whether Zhu Ying simply didn't want to use his brain, or whether he could see it at all, so he pretended to be confused and supported the third prince, and simply agreed happily: "Third prince, since it is so difficult,
I have found a famous teacher to teach me how to draw, so I would like to say congratulations."
The third prince, who was originally worried but pretended to be calm, was finally relieved after receiving support from Zhu Ying and Zhang Shou. He looked at Princess Yongping longingly, wanting to continue to plead, but he seemed to be afraid of offending his sister.
, everyone saw it. Now, Princess Yongping finally had to respond.
Although she was not close to any of these brothers and sisters in the past, she still had a good idea of the character of the third and fourth princes. Although the two of them had their own plans, compared to her two incompetent brothers, they were
It's much cuter after all.
It was impossible for her to become the teacher of the future prince. If her attendant went to teach painting, but she blocked the way, wouldn't it be said that others would think she was disrespectful? So, she pretended to be annoyed and said with a smile:
"The Queen Mother gave me a specially selected attendant, and you want to grab it! Fortunately, she just taught you painting. If she taught you classics and historical articles, others would think it was me who instigated her!"
She said this sentence with a pun, and then looked at Yue Shanchang and Hua Siye with a half-smile: "My third brother has loved painting since he was a child, but Madam Hong is also a well-known talented woman.
So I didn’t realize that it was a lie that he accompanied me to meet people today, but that he wanted to become a disciple and ask for advice. Since you two have witnessed it with your own eyes today, if anyone criticizes you later, you must help clarify it."
Fourth Master Hua immediately understood and agreed without hesitation: "Princess, don't worry, this is a beautiful thing. If anyone criticizes it, it must be for evil intentions!"
At this moment, Chief Yue Shan regretted that he should not have gone with Fourth Master Hua today, so he bumped into Fang Qing. If he were alone, he would have refuted it with righteous words, advised him with tactful words, or reminded him calmly.
...If the remonstrance fails, then he will immediately walk away. At least he can try to spread the news of his opposition and get himself out.
But now, Fourth Master Hua is the first to express his position, and Princess Yongping has spoken out against her. If he walks away again, he will really offend the third prince, the future prince.
Even if the third prince is really magnanimous and doesn't take it to heart, the most vengeful emperor will definitely mark him down.
So, he thought about it again and again, and finally couldn't help but persuade: "Ms. Hong is a woman after all. Is it inappropriate to teach the third prince? What's more, because of the previous letter from Chief Hong Shan, once he learns about this matter, I'm afraid that
It is inevitable that some people can't control their mouths, which will be detrimental to the Third Prince, and Lady Hong's reputation will not be good."
After hearing what Chief Yue Shan said, Zhang Shou wanted to help him say a few words, but when he saw the third prince's firm face and his determined expression, he felt that he didn't need to worry. Sure enough, the next moment, he
I heard the third prince speak.
"Three people become tigers, Zeng Shen kills people, and everyone's words make gold... Since so many idioms have this meaning, then no matter how cautious I am in dealing with others, I will never be criticized."
This time, the third prince with a calm face took a breath and said word by word: "I can't please everyone, and I don't have to please everyone!"
"Well said! It is said that people's words can be frightening, but as long as you don't care, what can others do to you?" Zhu Ying smiled brightly at this time, and even pulled the third prince, as usual in the palace
In that way, I touched his head intimately, as if he didn't care at all that this was the future Prince of the East Palace, "If the emperor hears your domineering words, he will definitely be very happy!"
Suddenly being praised like this, the third prince became a little shy. He glanced at Zhang Shou uneasily, and when he saw Zhang Shou gave him a thumbs up with a smile, he was surprised and happy for a moment, but he couldn't care less at the moment.
The scene when Zhu Ying touched his head just now made him lose his image as the prince of the East Palace, but he coughed and said: "Of course, I must report this matter to my father with my third sister first."
After taking a look at Yue Shanchang, he smiled naively and said: "I am not very talented. I have liked drawing since I was a child, but I have never been good at drawing, but I still like it. And since I listened to the teacher's superficial arithmetic lectures in Banshan Hall,
I was very interested, so in the palace I and my fourth brother pestered my father to talk about Master Ge's "New Edition of Arithmetic", so that I could finally be admitted to Jiuzhang Hall."
"My father often said, fortunately, what I like is painting and arithmetic, and nothing else. Otherwise, if he liked horse riding and martial arts like he did back then, some people would lament and say that they lose their energy by playing with things. But I think horse riding and martial arts can strengthen the body.
, how can it be called playing with things to lose one’s ambition?”
"As long as a person's preferences are moderate and not harmful to others, others should respect them instead of trying to push them away. No matter how good their intentions are, they should stay away from such people, at least to me.
Say so."
Princess Yongping did not expect the words of the third prince, nor did Zhang Shou. Even Zhu Ying did not expect that the third prince, who had always been shy and seemed a bit weak, would actually speak so sonorously and forcefully.
From the third prince's words, Chief Yue Shan could appreciate the young prince's extraordinary independent will, and he couldn't help but raise his evaluation of the future prince to another level.
As for Fourth Master Hua, from the surface, it seems that he has been completely impressed by the imposing manner of the future Prince of the East Palace - or domineering, in fact, he can only nod his head and agree with him.
"What the Third Prince said is true. Those old stubborns who make irresponsible remarks and point fingers in the name of doing your best are indeed extremely abominable. When I first took charge of the family business, I encountered many such self-righteous elders. In the end, they were all dismissed.
I sent him to retire!"
"I have talked with Third Young Master Lu before, hoping to print tens of thousands of copies of the Geshi Sutra and promote it in bookshops and even academies in the south of the Yangtze River. I wonder if the Third Prince can persuade the Emperor to personally do it.
Can you write a preface to Master Ge’s ambitious work?”
Although he was not taken seriously by the people in the palace since he was a child because he had two older brothers, he and the fourth prince were quite favored because the emperor often brought him and the fourth prince with him. Therefore, the third prince had long been accustomed to general flattery.
Has strong resistance.
However, Fourth Master Hua's flattery really surprised and delighted him. He almost wanted to agree immediately - in his opinion, his father would definitely agree. But at this moment
, he heard a clear cough.
When Xun Sheng left, he saw Zhu Ying glance at him angrily. When his eyes moved down, he found that Zhang Shou was holding Zhu Ying's hand in an upright manner.
At this moment, he couldn't help but be a little confused. It was Zhu Ying who felt something was wrong and reminded him aloud, or Zhang Shou who felt something was wrong and asked Zhu Ying to remind him. But in just a moment, the little prince quickly made a decision.
"I also need to report this matter to Father Ming first." The third prince nodded slightly, but although he did not make any promises, he still said in an approving tone, "The Suzhou Hua family can occupy a place in the wealthy Jiangnan.
Feng's unique vision is really impressive. I heard that although there are many workshops under the Hua family, there has not been a single incident of servants causing trouble in so many years, which is very rare."
Although there is still no certainty that what he most hopes will be accomplished, the praise from the third prince is enough to surprise Fourth Master Hua.
He quickly bowed to show his humility, and then said with a smile: "Although there are many servants in Jiangnan, as long as they work hard, most people can have enough food and clothing. I think it is those in Jiangnan who cannot study well but cannot support their families.
, Not only do they not engage in production all day long, but they also have to be supported by their families and wives, including scholars and even children. In fact, they are more likely to cause trouble than servants."
"It would be better if they could all be down-to-earth like the students of Zhaoming Academy and not take agriculture as a hardship. But if they talk all day long and don't do their job properly, it would be more harmful than idlers in the market. In fact, in today's Jiangnan area
, there are workshops all over the world, and it is true that it is easy for servants to be harmed when they are unemployed, but those who have achieved fame but cannot make progress, or who do not even have fame..."
"Scholars are the biggest hidden danger! These people only have a eloquent mouth. They don't think they are useless as scholars. Instead, they think that their talents must be useful. If they are useless, it means that there are treacherous ministers in the court and in the local area who are blocking their way.
!”
He had been acting like a flattering little person just now, but at this moment, such a cover was suddenly lifted, and there was a moment of silence around him. Then it was Zhu Ying who broke the silence.
"Fourth Master Hua said that scholars are idle and have no jobs, so they gather to make noises and criticize a lot. This is indeed a big problem. They say that most scholars today are not diligent and do not distinguish between grains. I don't know what Chief Yue Shan has to say about this.
?”
Yue Shanchang did not expect that it was not Zhang Shou who suddenly targeted him, but Zhu Ying. After being stunned for a moment, his expression turned cold. He slowly stood up and said word by word: "Many scholars have certainly forgotten the six arts of a gentleman, etiquette.
Leshe Yushu Shushu, but instead of complaining that they are pedantic, why not first think about what questions are included in the papers that the imperial court uses to examine the scholars and award them officials? "
He took a deep look at the third prince, then calmly bowed his hands and said: "The third prince is willing to learn from everyone's strengths and has a wide range of knowledge. This is a good thing. I strongly agree with it. If anyone criticizes me, I will refute them one by one, but Fourth Master Hua
I cannot agree with the statement that it is a hidden danger for idle scholars to gather to discuss current affairs."
"Scholars are not engaged in production, because what they learn is not production, and unless they become officials, they will not find a place where they can use what they have learned!"