"It's right to learn something, but those old masters are very annoying. What they say is meaningless at all." Although Zhao Xi is only three years old, as a prince, he naturally knows what his responsibilities are. When he thinks about it, he will have to do it every day in the future.
When facing those old masters and Zhihu Ye's articles, he had a headache.
"Yeah." Zhao Huirou nodded in agreement, "Those old masters are very boring, but it doesn't matter. You can ask Brother Su to teach you. With him here, you won't be bored."
Zhao Huirou would say this, so she naturally had her own selfish motives. After Su Shi became his husband, he would naturally come to the palace more often, and she could see each other more often.
Zhao Xi didn't care what Zhao Huirou thought. He only knew that if Su Shi could really be his husband, he would have endless delicious food and endless new stories to listen to. He nodded excitedly at that moment.
, "Yes, you can let Brother Su be your teacher. In this case, I will talk to my father now."
Zhao Xi happily went straight to Zichen Palace, while Zhao Huirou was waiting for the good news in Zhaoren Palace, but the two children did not know that what they did would not bring good things to Su Shi.
In the Zichen Palace, three-year-old Zhao Xi, accompanied by Zhang Xi, ran to the front of the palace on her calves, "My child, please pay your respects to your father."
"Oh, Xi'er is here, get up quickly." Seeing that Zhao Xi was about to kneel on the ground, Renzong Zhao Zhen chuckled.
Zhang Mao, who was on the side, had quick hands and eyes, and took the first step to support Zhao Xi, "Your Highness, King Jing, the ground is cold, and the official allows you not to kneel."
"Thank you, dad." Zhao Xi stood up in a decent manner.
"We are father and son. We don't need to be so polite when there are no outsiders around. By the way, you will go to school tomorrow. I have already found a teacher for you. When you go to school, you must study hard. If you don't understand, ask questions.
Respect the teacher, you know?"
"I understand, kid. Dad, this time my son is here to tell you something. Xi'er is willing to go to school, but he also wants to have a husband." Zhao Xi said with an innocent look on his face.
Hearing Zhao Xi say that he was willing to study, Zhao Zhen was very happy, "Oh, it's a good thing to have one more gentleman. Then who does Xi'er like?"
"Dad, I have fallen in love with Tongzhiro Su Tianyou. I beg your father to allow him to be one of my husbands." Zhao Xi spoke with wide eyes and an expectant expression on his face.
Zhao Zhen, who was originally full of charity, suddenly lost his smile and said, "Nonsense."
Children are still children after all, and they often do not act based on their faces. Even though Zhao Zhen showed displeasure at this moment, Zhao Xi did not notice it. On the contrary, he explained, "The child is not messing around. Tongzhiro is knowledgeable
, and he is very familiar with the child. With him as his teacher, the child will definitely learn more knowledge."
"Learn more knowledge? Let me ask you, what does he know?"
"He is just a fourteen-year-old boy. He was frail and sick when he was young, and he did not have any guidance from a famous teacher. What can he teach you?"
"Xi'er, you told dad that you wanted Su Shi to be your teacher. Who taught you to say this?"
The more he spoke, the more ugly Zhao Zhen's face became.
At this moment, Zhao Xi finally noticed that Zhao Zhen seemed a little angry, and his face turned pale with fright, "No... no one taught me."
The child still doesn't know how to lie. This way he is clearly saying that someone taught him.
In fact, it was indeed Zhao Huirou's idea. Zhao Xi thought that he could not betray his sister, so he did not say anything. But this look in Zhao Zhen's eyes made him think that Su Shi had taught him everything.
It is normal for Zhao Zhen to have such thoughts. If he can become Zhao Xi's teacher, he is undoubtedly the emperor's teacher. He is a person who may leave his name in history. With such a good thing, which civil servant would not break his head to grab it
?
Once things are done, Su Shi's status will be infinitely elevated.
For the sake of his future, it's not surprising that Su Shi would have such thoughts, at least in Zhao Zhen's eyes.
It was precisely because of this thought that Zhao Zhen became a little angry, thinking that Su Shi was too ignorant.
A fourteen-year-old boy wants to be the emperor's master? What knowledge do you have? If you really do this, what will other ministers think of you? Wouldn't some people say that you are a foolish emperor?
This is nothing. Once Su Shi really becomes Zhao Xi's teacher, what kind of influence will this person have on the new king a hundred years later? I am afraid that by that time, the rise of another lineage of the Zhao family will not matter.
It's impossible.
Then if Su Shi really has such an idea, he has great intentions, so he must be on guard.
"Humph." Zhao Zhen, who became more and more angry as he thought about it, snorted coldly, and then said in an affirmative tone, "Xi'er, there is no need to discuss this matter. You go back and have a good rest. I will see my husband tomorrow and follow up.
It’s learning.”
"Oh." Zhao Xi lowered his head, agreed, and saluted Zhao Zhen before turning around and leaving somewhat reluctantly.
After watching his son leave, Zhao Zhen's anger had not subsided, so he looked at Zhang Maoze and said, "Go ahead, Tongzhi Lang will not be allowed to enter the palace without an order, let alone see King Jing privately."
"My slave, I'll take note of it." Zhang Mao agreed with a careful look on his face, thinking in his mind, "Su Shi, Su Shi, it's not that our family doesn't want to speak for you, your ambition is too great, and the officials don't like it.
, then you can just stay outside the palace honestly for a while."
Zhao Xi returned to Zhaoren Palace with an unhappy look on his face. Zhao Huirou greeted him as soon as he saw it, "Brother Xi, how are you? Daddy agreed?"
"No, dad was very unhappy, saying that Brother Su was too young and knew too little. But how did he know how powerful Brother Su was?" There was an obvious look of dissatisfaction on his face.
When Zhao Huirou heard the words, she was very disappointed. But now that her father had spoken, she knew that there was no doubt about the matter, so she had no choice but to say: "Brother Su is indeed a bit young.
Then it’s better to wait and wait for the right time.”
"This is the only way." Zhao Xi, who couldn't think of a better way, could only say this.
The two children only acted with one thought, and did not know how to evaluate the situation, let alone how good intentions would be harmful. Su Shi was completely unaware of all this. At this time, he was in the mansion face to face with the guest Bao Heizi.
What about tea.
Just yesterday, Bao Heizi was recommended by the Censor Zhongcheng Wang Gongchen and got the position of Right Supervisory Censor. Even though his rank has not been improved, he has gained real power. This position can monitor hundreds of officials, which is what Bao Heizi is best at.
one side.
According to the regulations for appointing officials in the Song Dynasty, Bao Heizi had three days to do the handover work, which meant that he would not take office until the day after tomorrow. Bao Heizi came to the Su Mansion while he still had time.
"Uncle Bao, congratulations." Su Shi congratulated Bao Heizi with tea and wine.
"There's nothing to congratulate, it's just a job to offend people." Bao Heizi's tone was casual, but looking at his face, he was obviously very happy.
Su Shi did not criticize him, but said on this topic: "Someone has to do the work of offending people. Uncle Bao has an upright character and is powerful and unyielding. This position is very suitable for you."
"Well, you have a lot of tricks up your sleeve, but what you said is quite right. Someone has to do the job of offending people. Uncle Bao, I don't care what other people think. As long as I think it's right, I will do it."
"Uncle Bao is so generous." Su Shi said this complimentingly while raising tea again.
"Okay, you don't have to please me everywhere. You are just a casual official with no real power at all. You are not under my supervision, haha." Bao Heizi looked at Su Shi's somewhat dog-legged look and said,
He couldn't help but say it funny.
Su Shi knew that Bao Heizi could tell these jokes because he really did not regard himself as an outsider, so he laughed at himself and said: "Uncle Bao, look at my legs and my
Because of my background, I'm afraid I won't be able to stand in the court in this life, so naturally you can't control me, haha."
People often hide their shortcomings for fear that others will mention them and hurt their self-esteem. Su Shi did the opposite and took the initiative to tell the story about his leg disease, which made Bao Heizi also feel embarrassed.
Expressing embarrassment, he said, "Brother Shi, your medical skills are very good, can't you heal these legs?"
Almost everyone who knew Su Shi knew about Su Shi's leg disease, and no one had ever doubted whether Su Shi was pretending to be ill.
Are you kidding? If you are really pretending, you will have to be able to pretend as soon as you are born in the womb, and you will have to pretend for more than ten years. And when children and teenagers are most active, you let them sit in a wheelchair and pretend
Pretending to watch?
This is why Su Shi has been in the capital for more than a month, but no one has ever questioned his leg problem. Because anyone who asks like this is like a fool.
"Oh, it's difficult. After all, I have been weak since I was a child. It was only last year that my health got better and I gained some strength. Why don't we come out and have a look? As for whether we can stand up, that is a matter for the future.
Who knows?"
Su Shi said mockingly.
But if you carefully read the meaning behind his words, you would never deny the possibility that he would stand up.
Bao Heizi was also involved, or felt a little heartache because of the helplessness shown on Su Shi's face, so he comforted him repeatedly, "Brother Shi is kind-hearted, and good people will be rewarded."
It was just three days of serving porridge outside the city, and he was stuck by a good person. Su Shi wanted to laugh in his heart, but said seriously on his face, "I hope so."
"Actually, it doesn't matter even if you have leg problems. It's good to be a casual official. Even if you have an official body and you are not restricted, I don't know how many people envy you. Haha." Bao Heizi changed his words and began to comfort Su.
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"Yes, that's good. You have an official status and don't miss out on making money. It's not like Uncle Bao, who has to worry about national affairs every day. Oh, by the way, Uncle Bao, I heard that the Xixia delegation came to Beijing to talk to the court this time.