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As soon as he returned to the Su Mansion, the chief steward was already waiting at the door, and when he saw Su Changan, he immediately said that the old tutor was waiting.
Hear the words.
Su Changan nodded.
Came to the courtyard of Old Master Su.
The old tutor was sitting on a chair with a book in his hand. Su Changan heard someone tell him that the bamboo table beside him was made by Su Linhan herself when she was a child. It was crooked, but looked very sturdy. The old tutor had used it for many years.
There were very light dishes on the bamboo table, two pairs of chopsticks, and no wine but tea.
When Old Master Su saw Su Changan, he just glanced at him and waved his hand, indicating that Su Changan should sit down.
And Old Master Su continued to look at the pages of the book in his hand.
A servant brought over some noodles from the small kitchen in the yard, one bowl with clear soup and the other very full.
Su Changan naturally had the full bowl.
Master Su closed the book in his hand and said, "Master Xia of the previous dynasty advocated "meeting" the ancients through poetry and songs. It is often written in books that when he lectured with students, he often quoted poetry, such as reciting Yuebai, so many students at that time followed his example and used poetry and songs to study.
Later, Master Meng asked him, "What is a word?"
He replied, "For hundreds of years, the words still resonate when read."
Master Meng smiled and said, "The word 'eat' resonates with people, animals, and everything in the world that can be eaten. Can it be understood that all of them are reading?"
Master Xia replied, "Yes, but no. If we only talk about one word, it is sophistry. The book is composed of many words, a sentence, or a word."
Master Meng asked, "What about the word for eating? Or sleeping? These are all words. Come, show me how you meet the ancients while eating?"
At this point, Master Su laughed, then looked at Su Changan and said, "It's just a little story in unofficial history. Master Meng and Master Xia were both great Confucian scholars in the previous dynasty. There are many stories between them. They often debated because of their different ideas about learning. Master Meng advocated reading all the books in the world, talking about the principles of heaven and human nature, and believed that scholars should have moral character. Master Xia read all the books in the world, advocated the principles of heaven and human nature, and believed that moral character was the key to success. There is a world of difference between the two."
Su Changan listened to the story told by Old Master Su and said with a smile: "I think both gentlemen are right. After all, one reads books to be a person, and the other reads books to learn. But reading poetry to learn is right, but also wrong. After all, poetry always carries the author's subjective thoughts, and it is not really realistic. It is just the words and sentences inspired by the author's feelings. Some of them sound good, but they are really useless. Moreover, it is easy to mislead others to follow the emotions in the poetry."
Old Master Su smiled and said, "In his later years, Master Xia wrote a sentence, 'The way to enlightenment is to be virtuous and to be the best. People without virtue are useless even if they have talent.' Although he didn't say it explicitly, Master Xia acknowledged Master Meng's pursuit of people with both virtue and talent as scholars. The two debated for their entire lives, and Master Meng also said in the end that people with both virtue and talent are scholars, but they have no knowledge. I really don't know what to say."
After that, Old Master Su pointed at the noodles in front of Su Changan and said, "Eat it. I know you have a big appetite, so I specially asked someone to prepare more. I told you this story because I was inspired. After all, the book I just read was written by Master Meng's students, and it tells a lot of stories about the two of them. However, I also told this story to Linhan, but she told me that Master Meng was right, and Master Xia was also right, and we scholars have all done it. Look, you don't have any thoughts of your own, this bookworm girl."
Su Changan smiled slightly. In fact, he felt that Su Linhan had not misunderstood. After all, the combination of these two would be enough.
And the old Master Su said, "Recently, the old master Cui invited by our family has been thinking about discussing with you. The truth you explained to Wan'er before made the old master worried a lot, and finally he came to me. He is a sour scholar with a bad temper, but even though he is sour, he is also very knowledgeable. If he comes to you in the future, you don't need to think that he is an old gentleman and not debate with him. You still have to say what you need to say. Reading is a lifelong thing, just like the two old masters in Mengxia who realized the truth when they reached the end of their lives."
Su Changan nodded, she hadn't heard about this, especially since Wan'er and Zhao Xin had been visiting her quite often in the past few days, but both of them kept silent.
I'll talk about it when I get back. How could you not tell me about this?
Old Master Su smiled awkwardly, "When you get old, you tend to talk about these nonsense. Okay, while you eat, tell me about the Prime Minister's Mansion. There's no need to follow the rules of not talking while eating or sleeping. Just do whatever is comfortable for me here."
When Su Changan heard this, he had thought it must be about the Prime Minister's Mansion, so when he heard the old Grand Tutor Su speak, he naturally started talking.
Listen to all of this.
Old Master Su chewed the noodles in his mouth slowly and didn't speak for a long time. After swallowing them, he drank a mouthful of noodle soup and said, "This is... a conflict. I asked you to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to see a doctor, but it was just a little bit of speculation. After all, Li Xingyue is Li Jiulang's precious child. How could she need you to see a doctor?"
Su Changan was wondering who was having a conflict with whom!
Old Master Su happily picked up a mixed radish, chewed it and swallowed it, then said, "It's about time. Those two were tied together because of family reasons, and one of them is a crazy woman. How could Li Jiulang, a normal person, be with a madman?"
Su Changan was confused by what he heard, and his gossipy heart was about to startle.
Old Master Su looked at Su Changan with curiosity and said with a smile: "These are just my guesses, so I can't tell you, but if it's really as I guessed, you will know it for yourself right away. But it's not a big deal, I'm still here, there won't be any trouble. Besides, although Li Jiulang is greedy, he uses all the money he has embezzled to do things. He is a good young man and is considered neutral in the court."
"He never opposed nor supported His Majesty's decision to marry you. After all, it has nothing to do with him, and you saved his precious child, so he won't let anything happen to you. Jiulang is a man who values love, so the late emperor put him in this position. He had no choice but to protect himself, and ended up in this situation now. You don't need to worry about anything. On the contrary, you helped His Majesty with his plan, which is a good thing. Just do what you should do, and don't think too much about it."
Listening to what Old Master Su said, Su Changan nodded.
Although he was still curious about what the old Grand Tutor Su had guessed, he would not ask directly unless the old Grand Tutor told him.
Anyway, after listening to it, Su Changan felt like he had done something good?
do not know.
You can't guess at political matters, and you never know what the outcome will be until the very end.
Old Master Su was in a much better mood now than before, probably because Su Changan saved Li Xingyue.
After finishing a large bowl of noodles, he ordered another one. He finished half of the second bowl. Seeing that Su Changan had just finished one bowl, he asked, "You've been complaining about the pain of martial arts recently. I can hear your wailing even when I'm basking in the sun in the yard. Is it because you've suffered too much that your appetite has decreased?"
Su Changan smiled bitterly: "It's not small, this bowl is too solid."
Old Master Su shook his head: "Eat another bowl."
Then, the manager next to him immediately turned around and left.
Old Master Su looked at Su Changan and said, "I don't know much about martial arts, but your fourth uncle learned martial arts before and had a big appetite. Fortunately, I have a lot of salary, otherwise the little boy would have eaten me to death. And I see that you look a bit like a female martial artist today. You can't have the appearance of a martial artist without the appetite of a martial artist."
Su Changan was wearing a white inner shirt and a black outer coat today, with his hair tied in a high ponytail. Although the knife at his waist was largely blocked by his clothes, the red scabbard and handle could still be vaguely seen.
At first glance, it does seem like that.
but
Although the noodle soup is watery, it tastes good and you can eat more of it.
So when the second bowl came, Su Changan naturally stopped being polite.
Old Master Su felt much more comfortable when he saw Su Changan eating.
Whole grains can nourish the stomach, books can nourish the qi, and scenery can nourish the heart.
The coarse grains in my hand, the books placed sideways, the beautiful scenery in front of me, and the wonderful things I just heard.
It’s really wonderful!
Old Master Su couldn't help but take another big sip of the noodle soup.
But
Suddenly I thought that some people might be very angry right now, which made me feel even happier!
However, Master Su suddenly remembered something, looked at Su Changan and asked, "Have you been practicing calligraphy recently?"
Su Changan heard this.
This is another question of hurting feelings!
……
In the imperial palace, apart from the three main halls that can be seen at a glance as you enter the central avenue of Chengtian Gate, there are countless palaces around it.
The so-called three palaces and six courtyards are all too small.
There are as many as seven or eight palaces where the concubines live in the harem alone, not to mention the palaces for various other purposes.
but
From the previous emperor to the current empress.
There were only two people in the late emperor's harem, the empress and the current empress dowager.
The current empress has no one in her harem.
Therefore, this huge palace is somewhat calm.
But fortunately, with the presence of palace maids and eunuchs, the place is not too deserted.
When the current empress dowager was a concubine, she lived in Xingqing Palace. Because she liked plainness and elegance, the entire palace looks particularly elegant, without any bright colors.
Even in the main hall of the palace, there were only some green silk gauze curtains hanging down as decoration, nothing else.
Although it looks empty, it has a unique elegance.
As always, the empress dowager, who is nearly 40 years old, is still as graceful as ever. She sits at the highest position in the palace, fiddling with a few newly opened plum blossoms in her hands.
A female official in red clothes whispered something in her ear.
The Queen Mother nodded slightly and said, "It's discovered, so let him in."
After hesitating for a moment, the female official finally nodded: "Yes."
The Queen Mother was still fiddling with the plum blossoms in her hands.
not for a while
Chapter 40: In the palace, there is a woman's calm without ripples
The prime minister of the time, Li Jiulang, walked in, led by the female official in red.
Li Jiulang bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I greet the Queen Mother."
The Queen Mother glanced at Li Jiulang and said, "Xingyue is okay now."
Hearing this, Li Jiulang, who had already made the imperial doctors, female doctors, and maids confess everything under torture, could no longer hold back his anger: "The Queen Mother, tell me if there is anything wrong!"
The Queen Mother turned to look at Li Jiulang and sneered, "Well, you look rosy-cheeked, brother. It looks like you are fine. I have prepared some medicinal herbs here. Take them when you leave. Whether you eat them or not, it is a token of my appreciation as your aunt."
Li Jiulang looked at the Queen Mother, but he laughed in anger: "How dare I take it? And you dare to call yourself an aunt?"
The Queen Mother was about to put a plum blossom into the vase, but when she heard this, she paused and turned to look at Li Jiulang: "What's wrong, brother, you mean, I want to kill Xingyue, so I'm not her aunt? This is a bit ridiculous."
Li Jiulang clenched his fists. He knew what his sister had become now, but when he heard this woman say such a thing lightly, his anger was completely filled. He immediately growled: "How dare you!!"
The Queen Mother smiled awkwardly, "Why wouldn't I dare? Besides, isn't Xingyue fine? Brother, calm down. Look at your lips, they have blisters from worrying about it these days. If you get angry again, what will you do if you get other illnesses?"
Hearing this, Li Jiulang was stunned, but he laughed a few times: "Okay, okay, okay, since we have come to this point, there is nothing more to say! Goodbye!"
After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.
All those things I originally thought of when I came here, now it seems that there is no need to say a single word more!
It's a waste to say more!!
The Queen Mother smiled gently: "Brother, why did you leave like this? Are you thinking of parting with me? Brother, don't forget that you and I are a family. Xingyue died, and I, as her aunt, cried a lot. Xingyue didn't die, so I am naturally happy for her."
“Shut up!!” Li Jiulang turned around and roared after hearing what the queen mother said next: “You vicious woman, you are not worthy of being Xingyue’s aunt. She lost her mother when she was young and she regards you as her mother. She thinks of you in everything, but you want to kill her? Hahahaha, now you are even more shameless here!!”
"In order to kill her, you bribed so many imperial doctors and female doctors, and even replaced all the people around the child with your people. Even those who wanted to get close to the child were all sent away by you. Even I didn't expect you to go to such lengths. Blame me for being stupid. I knew you were a lunatic but still believed you, letting Xingyue have frequent contact with you. Also blame me for knowing that the Fourth Prince was away and you were in the palace."
Snapped! !
However, when the Queen Mother heard this, she waved her sleeves and knocked over the vase used for flower arrangement.