Chapter 559: Apprenticeship, Pray

Drinking, writing, narrating, and chatting, Luo Binwang didn't stay in the Su Mansion for long, and he was called by another person who rushed over.

Xiao Dezi, the eunuch in Lizheng Hall, walked around the outside and found Luo Binwang in this Su Mansion. After explaining the whole story with Old Su Nongqing, he took Luo Binwang directly into the carriage he came from, and ran all the way to the palace and inside Lizheng Hall.

Although I had been waiting for a while, Empress Changsun, who was holding Xiao Zhaoer to mock her grandson, was not bored and impatient. Seeing Luo Binwang come in to greet him, she still had a gentle smile on her face.

"Student Luo Binwang, pay homage to the Empress!" Luo Binwang's slightly black face looked a little red. It was the first time he was lucky to enter the palace compound. When he saw Empress Changsun in front of him, Luo Aman could do it and be as calm as water, but he was inevitably excited in his heart. Back then, he was afraid that his father would not have the opportunity to enter the palace and meet the Empress?

"Well," Empress Changsun nodded slightly, looked up and down at Luo Binwang. She was young, polite, calm, and although she was not handsome, she could make people feel at ease. She had a loyal and sincere look, and she had some similarities with his teacher Liu Yiong.

"Let's sit down aside." He raised his hand and handed the treasure grandson in his arms to the palace maid Xianghe to carry it to the palace maid. Empress Changsun asked for a seat and brought the palace maid to the palace maid to bring tea.

"Is Brother Luo from Yiwu?" After Luo Binwang took a stand, Empress Changsun started to ask softly, and her voice was very gentle, with a little tranquility and a little quiet inside. It sounded very comfortable.

"Go back to the Queen, the former residence of the student, and he was near Wushang County." Respectfully, Luo Binwang lowered his head and bowed his hand to reply. Listening to Empress Changsun's kind voice, while he was feeling a little relieved, Luo Binwang was somewhat nervous, wondering why Empress Changsun suddenly summoned herself here.

"Since ancient times, filial sons were born," seeing a little uneasiness in Luo Binwang's heart, Empress Changsun said softly: "People who come out there are generally very kind and have a sincere heart."

"The Empress is a sly praise!" He bowed and said modestly. Luo Binwang felt a little drifty. He couldn't help but thank the ancients who had been in the past for Qiwushen. Thanks for such a good reputation for fighting for Wushen in ancient times, which allowed him to enjoy some benefits today.

"You are the only disciple of Mr. Liu," she looked down at Luo Binwang, and Empress Changsun said with a smile: "Since you can get to Mr. Liu's eyes, you have a good point. I have seen your handwriting in this palace, and it has a great style. Although it is still a little different from Mr. Liu, Ouyang and others, but if you can achieve such achievements in just one year, it is enough to see that Brother Luo is talented."

"The Queen's words are so shameless that students dare not take it. The achievements of tourism today are all given by the teacher!" Luo Binwang would not believe that he would have any talent even if he died. After more than ten years of ugly character career, his father and grandfather sighed again and again, and had already worn out all his confidence. If he had not met the teacher in this situation last year, he would have been as hard as ever to see people.

"Haha, Brother Luo is too modest. What Mr. Liu teaches is important, but if you don't have a hard-working student like Brother Luo, you will never beg for it." Empress Changsun picked up the tea bowl and slapped it, and then said: "Speaking of it, Mr. Liu has been hiding for nearly a year. I wonder if Brother Luo has any news about him?"

This is the second time that someone asked him this question today. Luo Binwang's expression became a little sad and said in a low voice: "I'm not hiding the Queen's knowledge that this tour has been from Wushang to Chang'an. What he did was the message from Master and the wife. As a result, after rushing to this day, he still knew nothing. I don't know where they are now? I don't know whether they are safe? Especially the Master's wife, she, who has already given birth, has already given birth, and whether the mother and son are safe? Alas, it really makes people worry about it."

It was the same thing as the words I had when I was in the Su Mansion. Since I arrived in Chang'an City, I have been able to turn them out on my back with my eyes closed.

"Yes, it's really worrying," after hearing Luo Binwang's words, Empress Changsun sighed softly. Her savior, the family is unknown, and her life and death are unknown. She is also often worried in her heart and cannot sleep peacefully.

"Brother Luo is now in the Ministry of Rites, and he is still doing things every day?" Shaking his head slightly, Empress Changsun threw away the sadness he had just now. Although Mr. Liu was not here now, his brothers and his apprentices were still on the side. He looked up at Luo Binwang, spoke softly and asked him.

"Empress Lao is concerned about it. All the adults of the Ministry of Rites are quite polite to the students, and there is nothing difficult for students to do in the Ministry of Rites."

"Well, that's fine," Empress Changsun nodded slightly, then instructed Xiao Dezi to bring Yu Yu and the three children to this hall, and bowed to Luo Binwang and said, "This time I am asking Brother Luo to come to Li Zheng, because there is something to ask me. I hope Brother Luo will not postpone it."

He looked down at Luo Binwang, and saw that he pretended to be frightened, Empress Changsun continued, "It is Professor Huanzhu, King of Jin, and Jinyang who are the three children who learn the calligraphy practices left by Mr. Liu, which is the same as what Brother Luo does in the Ministry of Rites. However, the professor's location is to be replaced in the palace. I wonder what Brother Luo wants to do?"

"Mother! Hum? Luo Binwang?" Before Luo Binwang could reply, Princess Yuzhang brought her three younger brothers and sisters from the hall. Seeing Luo Binwang sitting in the hall, she couldn't help but look a little surprised on her face. Why did he run into this palace?

"Uh, this is not..." Luo Binwang looked up and his face became even more shocked. Why is this beautiful little girl like the one who was with Mr. Su Chen in Huanghelou before? She is a brother and sister? But is the little girl following her also the little girl's sister?

A woman dressed as a man? This is a problem that popped up in Luo Binwang's head at this time.

"Student Luo Binwang, I have seen several Your Highnesses!" Seeing them approaching, Luo Binwang hurriedly stood up. Although he didn't know who they were, the initial consort just now would not be fake, so it would be impossible to be wrong to pay a gift to meet him.

"Young Master Luo is polite!" "Mr. Luo is polite!"

Yu Zhang took the lead, and the three little guys also returned the greetings. The little girl, Zhinu, and the other three opened their eyes and looked carefully on Luo Binwang's body and face, very curious.

"This little brother Luo is the master of calligraphy mentioned in the palace. He is Mr. Liu's disciple. Ru Erdang has also heard of it," waved his hand to signal them to sit down. Empress Changsun said softly to Yu Zhang and the others: "I intend to invite Brother Luo to come to this palace to teach Zhinu and the other three to learn calligraphy. Last night, your father had agreed."

"It is Yu Yuzhinu and others who can win Professor Luo." Yu Zhang sat down next to Empress Changsun, turned his head to look at Luo Binwang, and whispered a soft voice.

"I just don't know what Brother Luo's wishes are?" Empress Changsun nodded and looked at Luo Binwang again.

"I'm afraid that I'm not qualified and I'm not teaching properly!" Just kidding, even the emperor agreed. How dare he, Luo Binwang, a small scholar, disobey? Luo Binwang is not the kind of person who doesn't know the practice, and he teaches the prince like this. It's a great good thing for him, and it's a good thing. How can I keep it away?

"So, then we'll make a decision!" When Luo Binwang responded, Empress Changsun showed a hint of joy on her face, and turned her head to say to the three children: "Yu Yu, Zhinu, Yizi, you three aren't you going to come forward to greet Mr. Luo!"

"Yes, Mother!" Before the butt was hot, the three young men jumped off the floor from the chair. As they had been in the past when they were apprenticing to the masters, they stood in front of Luo Binwang, took the tea handed over by the palace maids, raised their cups to the top, and bowed respectfully to Luo Binwang in unison: "Students greet Mr. Luo! Please use tea with sir!"

"Yeah!" Luo Binwang did not get up, sat there straight, gave birth to three children, then nodded gently, took the tea bowls from the hands of the three little guys one by one, put them beside his mouth and slurped them back to the palace maid. At this point, this gift was considered a result.

"Well," Empress Changsun nodded with satisfaction, thinking that although Luo Binwang was young, his etiquette and demeanor were not bad. He could not change his expression under the princes' worship and act calmly, except for Zhang Xuansu and Liu Yifan, the only one who had been before, Luo Binwang.

"Empress, Your Highness, the Crown Prince is here!" After the ceremony, Yu Yu and the other two returned to their seats again. Empress Changsun was about to say something, but saw Xiao Dezi coming in from outside the hall gate and reporting.

"Let him come in!" He gave a light command. Empress Changsun raised her eyes and looked at the sky outside. Before she knew it, the sun had already set in the west. The prince came here and thought he was taking Xiao Zhaoer back.

"Luo Binwang?" As soon as she stepped into the hall gate, Li Chengqian was stunned. Unexpectedly, her mother was so quick to do things. She just mentioned something yesterday, and today she brought someone here.

After a common daily gift, Li Chengqian sat down beside Emperor Changsun as he spoke. Seeing Luo Binwang stand up to salute him, he waved his hand to ask him, "Brother Luo is here to come to Chang'an this time, is there any news about your teacher?"

It was this problem again. Luo Binwang felt a little overwhelmed. Once again, his face darkened. He opened his mouth and repeated the words he said several dozen times: "I will not hide it from the Prince's knowledge. This time, the sightseeing trip came from Wushang to Chang'an, what he did..."

"Dad," Cheng Chumo waved his hand to shout all his servants away. Then he sat down at the old man's head at his back, and asked his father in a silence: "For several months, the Crown Prince has been trying to win over and induce children openly and secretly. The conditions offered are several times better than His Highness the King of Wu, so the child has been hesitating these days. I wonder if he should follow His Highness the Crown Prince. I would like to ask you, Dad, to give me a reminder."

Women are afraid of marrying the wrong man, men are afraid of entering the wrong profession. For example, Cheng Chumo and others are most afraid of being the wrong team at the beginning and following the wrong master, such as the generals under Prince Yin’s command a few years ago. Before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, which one was not a glorious person, showing off his power, and walking sideways on the street and in the court? But after Prince Yin and his men were killed and kissed by the current emperor, where are those people now? They have turned into a piece of loess and buried alive in the ground?

"The prince is a little anxious," Cheng Yaojin took a sip of tea very elegantly, glanced at their eldest son, and said, "Since the old boy Hou Junji was taken down by Liu Yi, although the prince was supported by Changsun Wuji, a civil servant, was supported by his subordinates, but he had always been helpless in his military generals. Without military power, even the emperor would not sleep well. His Royal Highness had no confidence in his heart, and it was normal to want to win over you."

"It's not just you, but also General Gongsun's Mansion, Duke Yiguo's Mansion, Li Yaoshi, Li Maogong and others. The prince should have some expressions, but it's hard to say whether they will really rely on the prince's wings," said Cheng Yaojin, lightly put down the tea bowl, and Cheng Yaojin continued: "The emperor is now at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, and he has been in power for a long time. The situation in the court will not change much within ten years at least. Therefore, those who have a little far-sightedness in the court will not express their attitude too early. Many people are watching quietly and choosing."

"Do you still remember the actions made by the second boy from the Liu family and Zhang Chuchu before the New Year?" Turning his head and looking at Cheng Chuliang, Cheng Yaojin said: "It is the wisest choice like them. No one is obedient or no one is attached to him. He directly obeys the emperor's orders. Although it will be a bit inconvenient in his future actions, in the emperor's heart, they are all trustworthy ministers. At least for a long time when the emperor is in power, they will live a good life."

"Dad means to let the child follow them?" Cheng Chu asked silently.

"They are civilians, without power and power. They are those who are barefoot without shoes. They are not afraid of who will cause trouble for them, and they have no worries. They are also the easiest to gain the trust of the emperor. Therefore, this method is the best choice for them. As for you," Cheng Yaojin shook his head slightly and said, "There is another saying that if people do not have long-term plans, they will have immediate worries. Our old Cheng family is now a big family, but they have to prepare more for everything. They cannot put all the money in the same jar. With the emperor, it is enough to have a father."

Since we have talked about this today, Cheng Yaojin simply let go of his words and explained it clearly to his son in advance: "It is not only our Cheng family who has this idea. Look at the old man Fang Xuanling, when the emperor was still the King of Qin, he has been following the emperor, and after storms and hardships, he is loyal to the emperor, but the two boys in their family are very close to the prince and the King of Wu? There is also Du Yan and his family, Du Xian, who is at home and stays at home, and Du Ren, Du Yi, and Du Zigui, isn't it the same? One brother and two bets are each gambled, just like gambling, and the wealth is divided into two parts, each with a large amount. Even if one side loses, he will still leave some capital for making money, so that it will not destroy the family or the future of the clan."

"What dad mean is that the child and Xiaoliang also learn from them, and serve the prince and the King of Wu?" Although it feels a little awkward, it is undeniable that for a family of aristocratic families, this is indeed a good method and choice.

"No rush for this," Cheng Yaojin shook his head slightly and said, "Now, it's not the time to place bets. The prince and the king of Wu have their own advantages and disadvantages. Among the many princes, only the two of them are the most eye-catching. However, this is just in front of you. Who dares to say that in five or ten years, except for the two of them, there can be no more one or two people who can compete with them? You must know that no child who grew up in the palace will be a good-for-nothing role. Let's wait. For the prince, the king of Wu and the others, don't rush to agree or refuse, let's drag it down for now."

"Yes, dad, I know how to do it." The old man's words made Cheng Chumo feel a sudden feeling. These things were something he had never thought about before, but he didn't expect that their old man would know so thoroughly. No wonder, of course, the old man would always follow the emperor's butt, and without much effort, he would have built up the current foundation.

Smart people predict things first, stupid people narrate things later, and in the future, they should learn more from the old men at home.

Thinking of this, Cheng Chumo stood up and diligently poured some tea for their old man. Seeing that the old man was sweating, he picked up the palm-leaf fan beside him and slapped the wind for Old Man Cheng.

"If you have time, go and invite Liu Yifan from Fengjie to the mansion to sit down." He looked at their eldest son with satisfaction, and Cheng Yaojin took another sip of tea to moisten his mouth and said, "That young man must make friends earlier."

Cheng Yaojin was also a well-off minister who followed Li Shimin back then, and knew a little about Zhao Zhi's old man. That old man had never made any unreasonable words and could get his praise. Liu Yifan was not a common man.

"If it is possible in the future, follow his footsteps and there will be no mistakes." Thinking about Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Changsun Wuji and other groups of great men, Cheng Yaojin suddenly had such a thought. Perhaps, this Liu Yifan is the next wise master who follows Dingzhi. Following him, he will naturally gain some benefits, just like before, he has always followed Qin Qiong, Xu Maogong and others.

Complex and difficult things that are made by smarter and more capable people do. This is the simplest life philosophy of Cheng Yaojin in his life. In fact, he has always done this.

"I know, dad," Cheng Chumo said in a verbal remark, "On the day when Princess Huanzhu was enthroned, the child paid much attention to Liu Yifan and had the intention to come forward to make friends. However, the boy has always been in seclusion and stayed in the palace all day long. There was only one woman left in the house, which made people unable to start."

"And that, somehow, this kid has met some relatives with the Luo Mansion, and is very close to Luo Tong and the Old Lady Luo. With the protection of Luo Tong, the young general, Luo Tong, who dares to provoke him in this Chang'an City?" There was a sudden appearance in the court that could make important officials like Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenben look at each other with admiration and talk to each other. How could Cheng Chumo not notice anything at all? He also investigated Liu Yifan's background and some of his current actions.

"Luo Tong? Haha, this boy Liu is really good at picking people," Cheng Yaojin was stunned, and he couldn't help but smile again. His evaluation of Liu Yifan in his heart could not help but be a little higher than that of the emperor. Although Luo Tong is only a commander without military commander, no power or power, and cannot be valued by the emperor, he looks like a idle warrior and is not valued by others. However, in fact, no one knows the value and role of Luo Tong better than Cheng Yaojin, just like his father Luo Shixin. He is a rare general and general talent. As long as there is a war in the future, it will only be a matter of time before the emperor can re-activate the title of general. The emperor cannot really leave him idle.

"But when it comes to this guy Luo Tong," Cheng Yaojin stopped laughing and said in a breaking voice: "In the blink of an eye, four or five years have passed, and the emperor's anger has almost disappeared. It is time to ask for some affection for him and tell him about his wife, otherwise their Luo family will be really extinguished."

Speaking of this, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but remember the situation when he was having a fight with Luo Shixin in the past. Brother Luo had gone. He, a brother, could not watch his descendants Wuji Xianghuo.

"Tomorrow, I will go to find you, Uncle Qin," Cheng Yaojin became angry and said to Cheng Chumo. Among them, the one who can speak the most in front of the emperor and is not afraid of making the emperor angry and blamed him, the second brother is the only one.

"I know, dad, I'll prepare some supplements now. I heard that my second uncle's condition has become worse recently." He lowered the palm fan in his hand, and Cheng Chu said with a sad look: "I have asked the imperial physician who treated my second uncle in private, saying that it was my second uncle's body, and I'm afraid it won't last two years. Dad must be prepared in advance."

"Is that true?" The face on Cheng Yaojin's face contracted uncontrollably. Although he was prepared, when he heard the news, Old Man Cheng felt uncomfortable and sad. They were all old.
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