The tide has turned…
This was Xu Fengyang’s biggest thought at the moment.
It doesn't matter if he offends the Zhaoguo Mansion behind Zhang Shou, because the person behind him and the Zhaoguo Mansion are in a life-and-death situation anyway.
It is very troublesome to offend Ge Yong, but the old man has always been a gentleman and will not use any other despicable means except scolding others.
Anyway, Princess Yongping and the eldest daughter of Duke Zhao, Zhu Ying, have always been at odds with each other. They will not side with Zhang Shou because of their old grudge. So, although his persistence is risky, it at least has its own value.
But Chu Kuan, the eunuch in charge of imperial household affairs, who had accompanied Princess Yongping to the literary gatherings at Yuehua Tower several times and had always been as silent as the guardian of a mountain, suddenly brought such news that was enough to stun him or even kill him!
Even if there was chaos in the Linhai camp before, which made the emperor sick; even if Zhang Shou really captured dozens of rebel soldiers in a short time; even if Zhang Shou was the future son-in-law of the Duke of Zhao... With the situation in the court so treacherous and the Duke of Zhao and his son in danger, why did the emperor suddenly value Zhang Shou so much? Was it because of Ge Yong, or was it because of something else
Xu Fengyang just felt a headache and couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he tried.
However, unlike him, some people don't even have to think about it, and are too lazy to think about it.
"Thank you, Eunuch Chu, for the good news." Ge Yong smiled and nodded to his old acquaintance Chu Kuan. He then smiled at Concubine Yu and Lady Zhao who had not yet come out of the door on the first floor. Then he looked at Princess Yongping.
"The princess invited this useless disciple of mine to come to the Yuehua Tower to judge the literary competition. She really overestimated him. This kid is different from my other former students. He has been in poor health since he was a child, so he was left alone. I just gave him a few books and let him figure it out on his own. So, he has more spiritual energy than my other former students."
Qi Jingshan frowned when he heard such shameless words, but Zhu Ying smiled. Meanwhile, the lady had come out first, supported by the maid Yutang.
"It's rare for Grand Tutor Ge to come here with Grand Tutor Qi. Don't leave right away. At least sit down in Yuehua Tower for a while and see the young talents." She was one of the people who knew Ge Yong best. Before the old man could say that he didn't have time and had to go back to solve some problems, she smiled warmly and said, "I know you are a busy person. There are pens, ink, paper and inkstone upstairs. It won't delay you from teaching your disciples."
Ge Yong glanced at the gate of Yuehua Tower and found that Concubine Yu had disappeared. Although he didn't know how the emperor would easily allow this favorite concubine to go out, but the lady had specifically brought a message, and thinking that Chu Kuan, the second-in-command of the Imperial Household Department, was also there, he was silent for a long time, and finally agreed.
"Madam, you are always good at making things difficult for me... Well, I'll just give Princess Yongping some face. But I've already said that today I only brought my eyes and ears, but not my mouth, so don't mention the word judgment!"
After these words came out, Xu Fengyang's face turned paler than a piece of white paper. This was exactly what Zhang Shou had said just now. He had seized on this point to criticize him, but ended up hitting a wall!
Princess Yongping ignored Xu Fengyang. At this moment, her expression finally eased a little. If the lady hadn't kept Ge Yong, this Yuehua Tower literary gathering would have been a real joke! She immediately smiled happily and nodded slightly, saying, "With the presence of Grand Tutor Ge and Grand Minister Qi, everyone invited here today will definitely come up with the best articles."