Kuang Qingwu left the teahouse and was helped by the old servant into the waiting carriage.
As soon as he entered, he couldn't help but be startled. He suppressed the name that came to his lips. After the carriage left the tea shop, he said softly: "The students are stupid, and the teacher has to worry about them again."
The person who sat in the carriage before him was a middle-aged scribe in blue shirt. This man had an elegant appearance and three long flowing beards under his chin, which made him look particularly dignified.
It's just that his attitude towards Kuang Qingwu, the prince of Zhang Guogong, who even dared not kill Jiang Yashuang, was very contemptuous. From the moment Kuang Qingwu got in the car to now, he didn't even raise his eyelids, and he was concentrating on the person on the small table in front of him. After playing chess, he said without even raising his head at this moment: "I said, for the sake of your wet nurse, I will teach you for a while, but the title of master and disciple is no longer required. I have already sworn not to accept any more disciples."
Kuang Qingwu took the handkerchief handed in by the old servant and wiped his face, then said respectfully: "Teacher treats me with great kindness. Even if a student is unworthy of creation and is not worthy of becoming a disciple, he should still be treated as a disciple." of."
The middle-aged scribe said indifferently: "You must shout like this, but at most I can't bear it anymore and just leave!"
Kuang Qingwu's expression changed when he heard this, and he quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Since you don't want to, learn... How dare Qingwu force it? I just don't know how to call you in the future?"
"I call myself Leshan, so just call me Mr. Leshan like everyone else." The middle-aged scribe said calmly.
Kuang Qingwu sighed inwardly.
This Mr. Leshan's knowledge is unfathomable, and what's even more rare is his good judgment. Ever since this man went to the west to find relatives a few years ago and was met by Kuang Shihan, Kuang Shihan simply launched a frantic offensive in the hope of taking him into his own hands. use.
It's a pity that this person doesn't take soft and hard advice, he is lonely and proud, and Kuang Shihan couldn't win him down even though he tried his best. In the end, thanks to Kuang Qingwu's good fortune, the wet nurse who took care of him when he was growing up was once a neighbor of the relative Mr. Leshan was looking for, and she lent a helping hand to that person when he was in poverty.
Although the man was said to be dead, Mr. Leshan still accepted the favor after knowing it. Naturally, the wet nurse obeyed the master's wishes and asked him to teach Kuang Qingwu - the Kuang family made this request in the hope that they would not be able to win him over for the time being. , if you get along day and night for a long time, you may be able to naturally return to your heart.
Originally, Kuang Qingwu was still very disgusted with his father's arrangement. After all, he had always been resentful of Kuang Shihan. But Mr. Leshan casually showed his hands a few times and kept him silent. The seemingly unintentional words in the middle also awakened Kuang Qingwu and made him see the calm and silent attitude between his aunt, Princess Xingkang. His own control and calculation—after that, Kuang Qingwu also clung to this teacher with all his heart.
It's a pity that he recognized Mr. Leshan as his teacher, but Mr. Leshan still refused to admit that he was his disciple.
Judging from the fact that he said he wanted to leave this time, he was serious and definitely not trying to exaggerate his worth.
"After today's failure, you can use the excuse to recuperate until next year's test. Don't go out to join in the fun." Mr. Leshan said while playing chess, "What did Queen Mother Gu say? "Do you want me to teach you?"
Kuang Qingwu said hurriedly: "Sir, Qingwu has kept in mind what he taught you last time. He dare not forget it." He hesitated and asked again, "It's just... Qingwu suffered such a big loss today, it is inevitable that he will be punished by the Queen Mother and others." Use it. Even if Qingwu asks for big things to be reduced, I'm afraid the tree will be quiet but the wind will not stop. This...
Mr. Leshan said nonchalantly: "That's why I asked Lao Zheng to be the lowly boy to pick you up."
After saying this, he fell silent. Kuang Qingwu knew that it was a school exam, so he pondered for a while and asked tentatively: "Sir, do you want me to pretend to be cowardly? I'm afraid of being beaten by the Jiang family this time?"
"Your Majesty asked you to come to Beijing for the examination, not to keep you as a hostage." Mr. Leshan said calmly, "For your safety, he even agreed to let you become Princess Changping. So this examination must be done in one fell swoop. High school, otherwise the Queen Mother will definitely keep you in Beijing for three years to prepare for graduation. You should know the consequences better than me!"
Under the instigation of Queen Mother Gu, Princess Xingkang was not an ordinary concern for the Zhenxi Army.
Although the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Zhenxi Army cannot be hereditary, it has been a tacit rule in the military since Darui Dingding that father and son have natural advantages. For example, let’s take the former Ruan family and the lineage of King Xihe.
Kuang Shihan had spent his whole life on suppressing the Western Army, so he naturally hoped to pass this legacy on to Kuang Qingwu instead of his princess wife and the Queen Mother-in-law.
And Queen Mother Gu can even force her own son into a puppet, let alone Qingwu, her nominal grandson
A flash of anxiety and heaviness flashed between Kuang Qingwu's young brows, and he said softly: "Sir, please rest assured, Qingwu will do his best to take the exam!"
"I don't need to worry." Mr. Leshan said calmly, "That's your future, not mine. What do I have to worry about!?"
Although what he said was unpleasant, Kuang Qingwu was not angry at all. He smiled apologetically and thought to himself, sir, if you really weren't worried about me, why did you bother to give me such painstaking guidance and come to pick me up with Lao Zheng in person this time
He has always felt that Mr. Leshan seemed to be arrogant and arrogant, but he was actually a man with a sharp mouth and a soft heart.
Back at Duke Zhang's Mansion, Mr. Leshan went to his yard. After Lao Zheng parked the carriage in the backyard, he took some medicine and applied it to Kuang Qingwu.
Seeing Kuang Qingwu's body covered in bruises after taking off his clothes, Lao Zheng watched him grow up and secretly loved him as a younger generation. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel extremely distressed: "The Jiang family is so cruel!"
Kuang Qingwu didn't take it seriously: "They are all flesh wounds. Jiang Yashuang's hands are very measured... This is just right. When someone comes to the palace, I have a reason to say I don't want to join in any fun."
Lao Zheng sighed and said nothing more.
After applying the medicine, Lao Zheng packed up the medicine bottles and was about to leave, but Kuang Qingwu suddenly called him out: "Uncle Zheng, can you talk to me?"
"What does the prince want to say?" Lao Zheng was stunned.
Before Mr. Leshan arrived at the Kuang family, Lao Zheng was the person Kuang Qingwu trusted the most, far more than Zhang Guogong Kuang Shihan. At that time, Kuang Qingwu often secretly confided his troubles and sorrows to him. Although Lao Zheng only listened and did not speak every time, it could also ease the pain in the young Kuang Qingwu's heart.
Since Mr. Leshan arrived, Lao Zheng has not listened to Kuang Qingwu's talk for a long time.
"You also saw Princess Ning Yi's appearance today. Don't you think she looks like the same person?" Kuang Qingwu looked at him, "I was the one who ran into that person's study when I was brought back to Kuang's house. I was rummaging through things and found a painting... Although the details are different, the outline is at least 90% similar, right? "
Lao Zheng sighed: "That's all in the past. You are the one that I love most now. Why do you need to mention it again?" Kuang Qingwu rarely wants to call Kuang Shihan "father", and usually uses "that person" "The nickname shows how deep the gap between father and son is.
"Sure enough, is that Princess Ruan?" Kuang Qingwu murmured, "That person was lonely and helpless when he was young. It was Old General Ruan who adopted and cultivated him until he became what he is today, so he and Princess Ruan were childhood sweethearts and developed feelings for each other, but General Ruan saw that Regardless of his background, he promised Princess Ruan to Qiu Zhongyan... That man was unwilling to reconcile, and colluded with the Queen Mother to harm the descendants of General Ruan, and then killed Qiu Zhongyan himself... I remember that when I was seven years old, a man was killed The general he executed shouted before his execution... "
He looked at Lao Zheng, "But why did Qiu Zhongyan die? I came to Beijing to inquire about Princess Ruan and her daughter, and they all said that their lives were very difficult. It was not until Qiu Jinglan came to Beijing under the pseudonym Ruan Qingyan three years ago that she gradually got better... But Princess Ruan died before mother and son were reunited! That man loved Princess Ruan to the extent that he kept me outside until Princess Ruan came out of the cabinet, and even killed Princess Ruan’s husband. To such a point, he just sat back and watched Princess Ruan die. So? Does he have a heart?"
Lao Zheng was silent for a while and said: "After Qiu Zhongyan died, I sent someone to convey his intention to marry Princess Ruan. But Princess Ruan said that she was born as a member of the Qiu family and died as a ghost of the Qiu family. She also said , if something happens to Princess Ningyi, she will never live alone! In fact, this is also the reason why Princess Ningyi has survived until now despite being harshly treated, otherwise Qiu Mengmin and her son would hate Concubine Lian's bloodline so much, Even if Princess Ning Yi is only a woman, how can the Lu family tolerate it? "
Kuang Qingwu sneered: "That's strong! Then why did you look down on that person in the first place?" His biological mother gave birth to him without telling Kuang Shihan for the sake of fame after the spring breeze, which made Yixin seek to marry Princess Ruan. Kuang Shihan became furious and cut off her head with his own hands.
Even his maternal family was affected, and several uncles and cousins all died in the battle under Kuang Shihan's deliberate arrangements.
Kuang Qingwu hated Princess Ruan from the bottom of his heart. He felt that if this woman hadn't been repetitive and jealous, he wouldn't have been living outside for so many years. How could his biological mother and maternal family be treated like that by Kuang Shihan
However, there was sadness in Lao Zheng's eyes: "Qiu Zhongyan and Princess Ruan were childhood sweethearts."
"..." Kuang Qingwu was stunned, thought for a long time, and then said, "You mean, it was always wishful thinking of that person?" He always thought that although Old General Ruan raised Kuang Shihan, he looked down on him. son in law.
"I persuaded you back then, but I have a deep love for each other. Although I know that Princess Ruan and Qiu Zhongyan have been committed to each other for a long time, it is still difficult to let go." Old Zheng sighed deeply, "In these years, I have never returned to Beijing to pay my respects. , also because I didn’t dare to see Princess Ruan again... In fact, I regretted it a few years after I killed Qiu Zhongyan. Now I am still alive, just because of you. If it weren’t for you, I would have lost my life! "
Kuang Qingwu didn't appreciate it and sneered: "Isn't it lifeless? Princess Ruan died three years ago!"
Lao Zheng said softly: "I was sorry for you back then, but now he really only has you."
After hesitating for a moment, he said, "If I were here, I would never let you suffer the injustice you have suffered today! Even if this idea comes from Mr. Leshan, whom I respect most!"
Kuang Qingwu said calmly: "You have been following me, don't you know what Princess Xingkang did to me?! If I was not an only child, she would have killed me long ago, right? Did that person mention it to me? ?" Without waiting for Lao Zheng to answer, he sneered again, "If I were not an only son, I wouldn't be able to bear the surname Kuang now, right?"
"Alas!" Lao Zheng sighed and said, "I probably didn't say anything to temper the prince. Besides, everything that Princess Xingkang does is under my control. I am determined not to hurt your life... I have often said this over the years. Why did he say it in the first place if he had known about it today? I just ask the prince not to say such things in the future. "
Kuang Qingwu sneered: "He has done a lot of bad things in his life. Do you think he can get over it with just a few words?"
Lao Zheng knew that his resentment towards Kuang Shihan came from the grievances he suffered when he was living abroad as a child, and the scars of not being taken seriously and being bullied when he first returned to Kuang's family. It had long been ingrained. At this moment, his persuasion was fruitless, and he didn't feel so disappointed. He just felt anxious. He slowly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, if you don't have any other instructions, I will go down first?"
"... Find some reliable people to keep an eye on Princess Ning Yi's whereabouts!" Kuang Qingwu was silent for a moment, and when he walked to the door of the room, he suddenly gave this order.
Seeing Lao Zheng looking over in surprise, he coughed unnaturally, "Don't let Mr. Leshan know, lest he misunderstand me...addicted to beauty..."
Lao Zheng was surprised: "But why do you pay attention to her?!"
Kuang Qingwu was silent. Old Zheng looked at him for a long time and sighed: "Old slave, I obey!"