Chapter 174: Two Heroes with Strong Mouths
Not only her, following her gaze, almost everyone looked at Zhao Yushu. Zhao Yushu was a little confused, as if he was about to be involved in an unexpected disaster again.
The corners of the prince's mouth rose slightly, as if he was waiting for something, while the fat monk and Duke Yue had mocking expressions in their eyes. Li Tong lowered his head, acting as if it had nothing to do with him.
Should I say something? Zhao Yushu hesitated, but didn't know where to start.
"This is inappropriate, Prince!"
Zhao Yushu stared blankly at the little fan beside him, Li Jian, who stood up: "The Crown Prince is the master of the Eastern Palace. His words and deeds should be based on the reputation of the royal family. If you want to select a beauty to enter the palace, the Crown Princess must approve it!"
Li Jian bowed and spoke sincerely, neither humble nor arrogant.
Damn, little brother, you are such a talent. You embarrassed your brother in front of so many people. Do you think the royal infighting is not bloody and cruel enough?
The prince looked at his brother coldly and said, "When did I ever say that I would let her enter the palace? She is just kept outside the palace for my enjoyment when I have nothing to do."
After the prince said this, Wanqing's eyes became more desperate, and her body shook, as if she was about to fall to the ground at any time.
"That is even more inappropriate. According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, officials are not allowed to keep geishas privately. As the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, the prince should set an example."
You have guts! You really have guts! Zhao Yushu couldn't help but give him a thumbs up. This so-called Tang Dynasty law was probably ignored three hundred years ago, but as the prince, he had to admit it when it was brought up.
The smile on the crown prince's lips disappeared. He was silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter. "My little brother has always been stubborn since he was young. No wonder father asked you to follow me. It is to remind me of the way of being a king. Sit down, sit down. Wanqing, play a song for us."
The prince emphasized the words "the way to be a king", but Li Jian didn't seem to hear it. He bowed to the ground and said, "Your Highness is wise."
He thought he would face a big challenge, but he was blocked by the young prince. Zhao Yushu's favorability towards him increased immediately. This child looks stupid, but stupid people are easier to make friends with.
"I offer a toast to the young prince. The young prince is kind and virtuous, which is admirable."
"No, no, I'm still a long way from meeting Mr. Six."
The two of them flattered each other for a while, Wanqing tried to calm down her emotions, and the sound of ding-dong-dong piano began to sound.
When the song ended, everyone was mesmerized and the prince took the lead in applauding.
"Sister, what do you think?"
Li Tong was stunned, obviously not expecting the prince to ask him.
"Very good."
"Hahaha, my sister is still as frugal with words as ever."
What a fool that is to be frugal with words. You didn't see the pile of nonsense she said when she beat me.
"Yushu, what do you think?"
When they were at the boatside, the prince said that there was neither the prince nor Mr. Six tonight, but that was just a courtesy between the two of them. At least the prince never let go of his airs. But suddenly he called himself Yu Shu so affectionately, which was very intriguing in the eyes of all the guests.
"Very good." Zhao Yushu did not deliberately correct the prince's address. The prince was obviously doing it on purpose. This man was very hypocritical and there was no point in arguing with him.
Seeing the exact same comment, Li Tong immediately turned around and glared at him. How could this guy be so shameless!
Young Prince Li Jian almost laughed out loud, but he held it back.
The prince couldn't hold it in any longer. For a moment he couldn't even figure out whether Zhao Yushu was playing a trick on him, but he couldn't possibly ask.
If he doesn't ask, someone will.
"Mr. Six, what do you think is good about this piece of music?" The fat monk opposite him, who was of the same rank as him, sneered. Secretary Zhao Yu remembered that he was very hostile to him, but he had never met him before.
"It sounds nice." Zhao Yushu blinked: "Don't you think it sounds nice?"
The fat monk paused. "Of course it sounds good, but I have heard that all the masters of the White Horse Academy are extremely talented and proficient in all kinds of skills, so I really want to hear Mr. Liu's opinion on music."
Humph, I will praise you highly and put a big hat on you, and then see how you respond.
Zhao Yushu immediately retreated tactically: "Who told you that?"
"What?" The fat monk didn't react.
"You said Su Wen, who told you that?"
"Well, everyone says so."
"Then it shouldn't be difficult for you to give me an example. Can you be more specific? Who?"
The fat monk suddenly felt sweat on his forehead. He looked around and found that the Duke of Yue and the Governor of Jiangning had no intention of helping him.
Why is this person making such a fuss about this? I am clearly praising him!
Zhao Yushu narrowed his eyes and said, "The world is so big, and there are so many skills as the vast stars. However, life span is only a hundred years, and human power is limited. Who dares to say that he is proficient in everything? The teacher taught us that there must be a teacher among three people, and the one who has learned the truth first and then later is the teacher. My friend, you said you have heard of it, but you can't even give an example. Are you deliberately making false statements in an attempt to flatter our academy?!"
Everyone in the room was shocked, not because of Zhao Yushu's question, but because they were shocked that the old lunatic could say such a philosophical thing? It must be fake!
Zhao Yushu prayed madly in his heart, I'm sorry, old master Han Changli, I'm sorry to have to use your words to flatter me. We are all teachers, I'm sure you don't mind, right?
When the old man was mentioned, the fat monk broke out in a cold sweat: "I, no, no, I didn't. I, I have always respected the old Pavilion Master."
Duke Yue tilted his head slightly to glance at the fat monk, a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes, and then he sighed: "I think Elder Xu just admires the old Pavilion Master and subconsciously thinks that the Academy can do anything. Mr. Liu said that he flatters the old monk, which is too much."
"Yes, yes, that's what I mean!" The fat monk wiped his sweat. Duke Yue's contempt was even greater. After all, you are a great monk of the seventh heaven, but you were frightened like this by a few words from the people in the academy. It really brought shame to Wangjiang Tower.
This fat monk is the third elder of Wangjiang Tower. After breaking through the threshold of the sixth heaven and entering the seventh heaven more than ten years ago, he was arrogant and ran to Dongdu to challenge the academy. He was beaten by the great master who was only a teenager and only in the sixth heaven at that time, and he became autistic. He has not made any progress in his cultivation for more than ten years.
The prince is hosting a banquet, so Jiangning's number one sect must send someone. However, the owner of Wangjiang Tower is a cultivator of the inner realm of the god on earth, so he will definitely not attend the banquet in person.
The other party gave in, so Zhao Yushu had no reason to pursue the matter further: "My third senior brother is quite proficient in music, but unfortunately he is not here, and I have no talent in this area. I can only say that it is very good. I hope Miss Wanqing will not mind."
Wanqing hurriedly lowered her head and said she dared not.
The prince waved his hand, ending the topic, and asked Wanqing to leave with the musicians and maids. He looked around and said, "Everyone present here is one of us."
Here he comes! This prince is even more eager for quick success than himself. After shocking the Jiangning heroes by concealing the truth, he is about to launch an offensive. The emperor is coming with great force.
"Since you are one of us, let's get straight to the point. I came to Jiangning because of the salt tax case. Salt and iron are the foundation of our Tang Dynasty. Whoever wants to destroy our foundation is Li Jian! You are familiar with the law and tell everyone that embezzlement of salt tax is a crime. How about that?"
Li Jianli immediately stood up and said: "I regard you as treason!"