Li Dong's failure in promotion did not seem to have any impact. The only difference was that Li Dong looked depressed for many days in a row, and perhaps he was still worried about this exam.
During this period, Song Mu also discussed the reason with Taifu Qin, thinking that perhaps His Highness was mentally unstable.
For this reason, Song Mu and Qin Taifu both communicated with Li Dong and planned to help Li Dong break through again in the future.
On this day, Song Mu was discussing several articles with the Jinshi editors at the Wenkan Pavilion, finalized several articles for this issue of "Tianwencan", and came out of the Wencan Pavilion.
It was getting late now, and Song Mu was thinking that he would have a rare rest tomorrow, so he might take this opportunity to pay a visit to Prime Minister Feng's home.
After all, it had been some time since I arrived in Chang'an. Although I couldn't get away for a while because of His Highness's affairs, this incident could not be avoided no matter what.
Song Mu made up his mind, so he immediately walked into a nearby snack shop, bought a pair of snacks and took them out.
When passing by a nearby intersection, Song Mu saw a few beggars enjoying the last ray of winter sunshine at the entrance of the alley.
As these people gathered together, they seemed to be whispering for a while.
"Everyone, when I came out of the City God's Temple this morning, Blind Man Wang said that he had made a fortune. Do you want to hear it?"
The beggars lying lazily on the ground just looked at each other and said nothing.
But the middle-aged beggar who started the topic kept talking to himself.
"I'm telling you, that blind man Wang was talking nonsense about His Highness the Crown Prince this morning."
Hearing this, several beggars around him involuntarily cheered up. Song Mu, who was walking across the street, also heard the sound and immediately paid attention, but did not hear what the other person said.
"The blind man Wang said that he told fortunes a few days ago and predicted that there was something strange happening in the palace. But when he looked up, he saw that golden clouds were gathering, but they dissipated completely after a while."
"Can you believe what Blind Man Wang says?"
"That is, if he can calculate accurately, why would he end up eating pickled fish from the same earthen jar as us?"
At that moment, some beggar retorted, but the middle-aged beggar immediately stretched out his hand to suppress his voice and said immediately.
"That's not what I'm talking about. I heard two officials say this when I passed by the Criminal Department Yamen this morning."
"That's what the official said. I'm not sure. I really let this guy guess it."
When everyone heard this, they looked surprised for a while, but they obviously believed what the other party said.
The middle-aged beggar immediately puffed up his chest and said with great determination.
"I heard that the prince failed to be promoted again. This is because the dragon's energy is hard to gather!"
As soon as these words came out, all the beggars were in an uproar. Song Mu, who was about to walk away, almost lost his breath. At this moment, he stopped and turned to look over there with cold eyes.
The beggars were about to speak again when they seemed to notice Song Mu's gaze over them. When they saw a tall young man staring at them, they all became silent for a moment, and then dispersed the next moment.
When Song Mu saw this scene, he did not chase after him. He was just a little shocked for a moment, thinking back to what these people said.
What a few beggars were talking about turned out to be His Highness's promotion.
And this matter has obviously been covered up.
Song Mu immediately let out a somewhat uncertain breath, but in his heart he felt that something was wrong with this matter.
Not to mention who released the news, the beggars in Chang'an actually already knew about it, and I am afraid that many thoughtful people in Chang'an also knew about it.
This made Song Mu immediately feel that something was wrong, so he quickened his pace again and headed towards the imperial city, preparing to tell the Taifu the news.
But when Song Mu was walking quickly with his head down, a carriage beside him suddenly stopped, and then a surprised cry came from it.
"Master Song?"
Song Mu didn't care at all and kept walking forward, but the other party got off the carriage and chased after him.
Only then did Song Mu see the other party's face clearly. It turned out to be Xie Zhuangyuan that day.
At this moment, Xie Yuanfang was smiling, cupping his hands towards Song Mu, and said.
"Master Song, why are you in such a hurry? Do you want me to see you off?"
Song Mu immediately handed over to the other party.
"Thank you very much. Song will be here in a moment."
Saying this, Song Mu was about to leave immediately, but Xie Yuanfang hurriedly followed him a few steps, raised his hands towards Song Mu and said.
"Master Song, I would like to ask, do you have any plans for Master Min's letter? Your Excellency has asked me twice about this matter."
Song Mu was also surprised when he heard this, but he handed over his hand and said that he would reply to the letter in the next two days, so Xie Yuanfang was not ready to ask, so he would leave.
Song Mu suddenly stopped and called out to the other party. Xie Yuanfang looked puzzled, but Song Mu raised his hand and asked in a deep voice.
"Xie Zhuangyuan, I wonder if you have heard any rumors on Chang'an Street these days?"
"Gossip?"
Xie Zhuangyuan's eyes hesitated for a moment, then he shook his head in confusion and said.
"I'm sorry for my stupidity, but there are so many things in the Hanlin Academy these days, I haven't paid attention to the situation outside."
After Song Mu heard this, he looked up at the bustling street again. The expression on his face changed slightly. He nodded slightly and said goodbye, leaving Xie Yuanfang with a confused look on his face.
Song Mu also consoled himself that maybe he had thought wrong.
Soon Song Mu arrived at the imperial city and entered the East Palace. Song Mu told the matter to Taifu Qin, who was immediately surprised and looked a little angry.
However, there was really no easy solution to this matter, so Qin Taifu could only reassure Song Mu, saying that the matter should be no big deal.
But just a few days later, rumors started to spread in Chang'an, saying that His Highness the Crown Prince had made several breakthroughs to no avail and that he might have inner demons.
This news spread very strangely, and various rumors actually emerged during this period. His Majesty was also furious about this, and publicly ordered the courtiers to investigate thoroughly, and finally suppressed the matter.
Because of this incident, Li Dong lost his temper like never before. Several eunuchs and maids in the East Palace were punished one after another, and people were panicked for a while.
I thought that this might all end like this, but Song Muzheng finished his class that day, only to see Taifu Qin being called away.
I heard that it was summoned by His Majesty.
But just a moment later, Li Dong also left in a hurry. When he came back again, Li Dong lost his temper in the East Palace again.
Song Mu and other lecturers also looked surprised when they saw this. They didn't know what to say, but soon they saw Master Qin returning with his head bowed.
He just glanced at everyone, then looked at Song Mu and said.
"Master Song, do you have anything else to do today?"
Song Mu immediately put down the scroll in his hand and stepped forward to hold it in his hand.
"After class today, I wonder if the master has any instructions."
After hearing this, Taifu Qin glanced at everyone around him, and then just asked Song Mu to go out.
When Song Mu followed him out, he saw a wry smile on Tai Fu Qin's face, and then he sighed to Song Mu.
"Now I am no longer the Tutor. Your Majesty has just dismissed me from my post."
Song Mu suddenly raised his head when he heard this, but Qin Taifu just said with a wry smile.
"It is indeed related to His Highness' previous exam."
Song Mu trembled all over, full of disbelief at the moment, and spoke quickly.
"Tai Tuo, how could Your Majesty make such a decision? Now is the time when Your Highness needs the most help. From now on, you will have to rely on Tai Tu to achieve your goals."
Grand Tutor Qin waved his hand, looking at Song Mu with a deep and helpless look.
"This is not your Majesty's arbitrary decision. Come to think of it... it's useless to talk more. Song Lecturer, please come with me to the East Palace."
When Taifu Qin said this, his face looked a little gray.
"Your Highness still has a long way to go from now on, but it will be even more difficult."
Song Mu raised his head and looked at the East Palace in the distance, his brows completely furrowed at this moment.