Chen Ping walked out of the Qinzheng Hall with a heavy heart. There were countless questions in his heart at the moment.
In the end, these questions turned into a long sigh and disappeared in the palace.
He had to admit that he had been able to serve steadily on the throne of the emperor for eighteen years. During this period, even though the Cheng family's gang of thieves had grown to the point where they were all over the world, they did not dare to cause trouble easily. Emperor Tianqi was definitely not a simple person. If Emperor Tianqi hadn't been in poor health right now, he might not have been needed at all, and he wouldn't have been able to obtain the glory of the sixth level.
Thinking of this, Chen Ping couldn't help but feel a touch of bitterness in his heart, but then he thought about it. It was precisely because of such a complicated situation that the emperor needed him and the organization was also wooing him. Otherwise, how could he, who was born in a poor peasant family, be where he is now?
What's the point?
Turning passivity into initiative is a crisis, but it is also a great opportunity!
When he returned to the Hanlin Academy, Chen Ping felt that many eyes were looking at him. There was no doubt that as a new Jinshi who had only been in the Hanlin Academy for a few days before being summoned to the palace by the emperor, he did not want to become the most powerful person in the entire Hanlin Academy.
Not even handsome guys.
After fishing until noon, Chen Ping came to Bachelor Chengzhi's room after dinner.
"Sir, I would like to ask the current Crown Prince what his character is and his experiences..."
As soon as Xie Jinan heard Chen Ping's question, he knew that his summoning to the palace was related to the prince. He immediately pondered and said slowly after a moment.
"Prince, His Royal Highness is the second son of His Majesty and Queen Longde. Counting the same age as you, we are both born in the first year of Tianqi. In terms of personality, if Queen Longde is still here, everything will be fine. It is a pity that Queen Longde is in the fourth year of Tianqi.
Years passed, and His Majesty was busy with political affairs and had no time to teach.”
"It's just that His Highness the Prince's character, although he is assisted and taught by the great scholars in the country, is still surly and not angry. It is true that he is intelligent, and he is also true to be violent."
Chen Ping was silent. It was true that Emperor Tianqi was the emperor, but he knew the pros and cons and was able to speak.
This prince is different. He also has great power, but he is still so difficult to deal with. I am afraid that he will have nothing to say when the time comes.
Xie Jinan saw that Chen Ping was worried, so although he was curious, he did not ask about Chen Ping's entry into the palace, but only offered a few words of comfort.
"Your Majesty values you so much that he will not let you put yourself in danger easily. Just do whatever you have to do. Besides, you are a smart person and will not make things a dead end."
Chen Ping laughed twice, thank you! Uncle Xie, you really think highly of me.
"I understand."
"The official on duty in the afternoon can't come. I have to go to the East Palace to do some business. I hope you will be careful."
Xie Jinan nodded to express his understanding, and Chen Ping had nothing more to ask, bowed his hands and left the room.
When he came to the Yamen lobby and looked at the busy colleagues, Chen Ping wanted to ask, were you as stressed as me when you first became officials?
When he walked to the door, Chen Ping looked in the direction of the East Palace and took steps forward with a very complicated mood.
The East Palace is also within the palace, but it is at the far end of the east and its area is much smaller.
Chen Ping came here with two eunuchs. After the eunuchs gave His Majesty's order, Chen Ping was able to enter.
If the imperial palace is mainly for handling political affairs for the emperor, then the East Palace is mainly for teaching the prince, which naturally includes how to handle political affairs, but that will not be needed until the prince reaches adulthood or is close to adulthood.
For a long time, the education the prince received in the East Palace was handled by domestic Confucian scholars and officials such as Hanlin bachelors. The knowledge imparted was also the cornerstone of the empire's operation, that is, the principles of Confucianism.
Except for a small group of people, most people study Confucianism in order to gain fame and become officials, which naturally has no attraction for the prince, the future emperor of the empire.
It's just that the prince's teaching has always been a headache for teachers in the East Palace, and Dayu Chao is no exception.
Unfortunately, Chen Ping was assigned the task of teaching the prince!
He didn't know what Emperor Tianqi was looking for in him. In addition to the domestic scholars who taught the prince in the East Palace, they were Hanlin bachelors. Above them, there were also great masters, Taifu, Taibao, Young Master, Shaofu and Shaobao. How could he be the one to return the favor?
Uncrowned blending?
Chen Ping had every reason to suspect that Emperor Tianqi was using the topic to beat himself up.
Especially after seeing the prince's study situation, Chen Ping became more determined.
"Your Highness, Your Highness! Today's society is unstable, and Your Majesty is so busy working on state affairs that he is ill. Isn't Your Majesty still unwilling to work hard and study hard?"
"Sir, just keep talking. I am listening."
On the podium, an old man with a white beard was so angry that he was shaking all over. He was full of anger but had nowhere to vent, so he could only endure it and continue his teaching.
As for the prince who said he was listening, Chen Ping glanced over. Where he was listening, he was clearly chatting and laughing with Duke Zhou.
Now he finally understood why Emperor Tianqi had such a bitter and resentful expression all day long. There was no successor to the emotionally powerful empire!
"Master Chen, is this job not easy?"
Chen Ping glanced back at his new colleague, Dr. Liu of the Imperial College, who also taught in the East Palace.
"Yes, but the emperor's order is difficult. No matter how stubborn your highness is, you and I must try our best to help."
Chen Ping said haha, let's take care of things as they come. Emperor Tianqi won't be able to hold on for long. As expected, the prince will ascend the throne.
Now it is a good thing to be able to enter the East Palace in advance and get to know the prince well.
A blessing in disguise is a blessing.
Chen Ping, who had just arrived in the East Palace, naturally did not have the opportunity to teach the prince. He first observed the situation in the East Palace and focused on inquiring about a wave of news.
What we learned from Xie Jinan was only a rough idea. Obtaining the information from the East Palace, where the prince lived, was obviously more in line with the real situation.
After a busy day, the afternoon passed quickly, and Chen Ping finally met the prince before going off duty.
"Are you the new teacher sent by the emperor?"
"Your Highness, I am going to write Chen Ping for the Hanlin Academy."
"Chen Ping? Is that Chen Ping who passed six yuan? Lift your head and let me take a look."
Chen Ping raised his head and met the prince's eyes.
This is the first time he has had close contact with the prince. He has to say that the genes of the royal family are still good. The prince has a strong body and good facial features, and his skin is fair and rosy. Although his appearance is slightly inferior to him, but compared to others,
Yuchao can be considered a handsome man.
The only thing that makes people feel a little uncomfortable is the undisguised expression between his eyebrows and eyes.
"Hey! You are so young. Yes, my father finally stopped looking for old men to teach."
"But what do you know? Although I am not good at studying, I am very smart. If you are like those old men who talk nonsense, I advise you to leave quickly. You will go where you came from."
Chen Ping licked his lips. The prince is crazy, but for such a young and energetic boy, he has too many tricks at his disposal.
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