The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

"I'm naturally pleased that you can understand the pros and cons of this matter. However, Song Tingzhi's position as the Prince's Guardian cannot be dismissed. What man doesn't want to achieve fame and honor? Song Tingzhi, despite his disability, is determined to serve as an official more than anyone else. His crippled legs, under the old system, doom him to miss the imperial examinations. Buying an official position is his last hope. I don't mind. I value his exceptional talent."

Cheng Youning retorted, "He doesn't have any talent at all. He might not even be proficient in the old farmer's farming techniques."

"Youning, have you forgotten how those refugees were appeased?"

Cheng Youning was silent. He knew that it was Song Tingzhi's idea that solved his grandfather's urgent problem, but he just didn't want to praise him.

Wan Lianxing picked up a memorial on the dragon table and said, "If you're not convinced, you can take a look at the memorial Song Tingzhi submitted to me."

Cheng Youning pursed her lips and said slowly, "Grandson knows that his handwriting is good."

"Little Grandfather, are you asking me to read his calligraphy? What I'm asking you to read is what he said to me about people's livelihood and national policy."

Cheng Youning was too lazy to read it, and felt a little disgusted in his heart, "Oh? Could it be that life is about hard work and farming first?"

"You, child, not only do you not respect your teacher, you are also not humble. What is written on this memorial is all national policy."

Cheng Youning was afraid of angering Wan Lianxing, so he had to open the memorial and study it humbly. When he closed the memorial, he said a bunch of words against his will to suit the situation.

Then he heard his grandfather say, "Now that Song Tingzhi is well-versed in history and current affairs, can I study with him earnestly in the future?"

How could Cheng Youning dare to say no? It was his grandfather who had to do whatever he said. Seeing Cheng Youning nod, Wan Lianxing showed his first smile in a few days.

"Grandson, there is one more thing that Grandpa wants to talk to you about."

"What is it?"

Cheng Youning's life is still in the hands of his little grandfather. He really doesn't want to talk too much with his little grandfather. He is afraid that talking too much will lead to mistakes!

"Grandson, we royals also have to maintain our dignity."

"I know, that's why I, your grandson, never embarrass your grandfather. I always make him proud." As he spoke, the shameless Cheng Youning straightened his small body, with his chin held high as usual, as if he had really brought honor to his grandfather.

Wan Lianxing smiled and pinched his chin, "You framed your Grandpa Ge to make Little Grandpa proud."

Cheng Youning flatly denied it and refused to admit it, "I didn't frame him."

"If you don't want others to know, then don't do it yourself. The entire imperial city knows that you nailed those two handkerchiefs to the gate of the Ge Mansion. Youning, stop quibbling. You are the crown prince, you must be brave enough to take responsibility for your actions."

After the truth was revealed, Cheng Youning no longer insisted, "Okay, it was my grandson who did it."

"Then tell me, little grandfather, what were you thinking? Why did you nail such a shameful thing on the door of your grandfather Ge's house? Do you know that everyone, from the civil and military officials to the common people, knows about your grandfather Ge's scandal? Why did you want to harm him like this?"

Cheng Youning argued, "It wasn't my grandson who harmed him, little grandpa. Didn't you just say that if you don't want others to know, then don't do it yourself. Scandals are afraid of being made public. Wouldn't it be better if he didn't have an affair with Fu Liu from Jiao Man Lou? How can I spread a scandal if he doesn't have one?"

"It's true that your Grandpa Ge was at fault first, but by doing this, you've exposed his scandal to the world. How can you put your Grandpa Ge's face on this?"

"Does he still have any shame?"

Wan Lianxing slapped Cheng Youning on the head, "You have no respect for your parents."

Cheng Youning rubbed his head in pain and continued to reason with his grandfather: "I think he should just admit it. Didn't the grandfather just say that a man should be brave enough to take responsibility for his actions."

Wan Lianxing was so angry that Cheng Youning laughed. "You are so young, but you are so sharp-tongued. You even brought up the words that my grandfather taught you."

Cheng Youning also smiled and said maliciously, "Little Grandpa, how did my Grandpa Ge do later?"

"Of course, we will deal with it according to the laws we beg for."

"Grandpa Ge is your sworn brother. Why would you teach him a lesson?"

"You're still my grandson, so you have to teach him a lesson. Grandpa is just and impartial."

Cheng Youning pressed the issue, "What law did Little Grandpa follow to punish Grandpa Ge?"

All he cared about was whether the punishment his grandfather inflicted on Ge Dongqing was severe enough.

"The one with fifty lashes."

"Can my Grandpa Ge withstand a beating?"

"Humph, I'm not as strong as you."

"I knew Grandpa Ge was a coward." Cheng Youning was so proud that he almost got his tail stuck up.

"Youning, don't be so proud. Grandpa is talking about you, not your Grandpa Ge."

"Me? The thief and the whore is my Grandpa Ge, not your eldest grandson. I'm exposing him to eliminate harm to the people. You should reward me, Grandpa."

"There are many ways to expose him. You could write a memorial to Little Grandfather. Why nail two handkerchiefs to the door of your Grandfather Ge's house? Do you think such a trick can delay time for you? Little Grandfather's people will bring you back wherever you go. Grandson, you must always remember that you are the crown prince, the heir to the throne. As a crown prince, the method you used to report your Grandfather Ge is too despicable. Little Grandfather is ashamed for you. If you don't think about your Grandfather Ge, at least think about Lu Si Niang. In a rage, she not only whipped your Grandfather Ge, but also threatened to divorce him."

Cheng Youning became even more excited when he heard this, "That's exactly what I want."

Wan Lianxing was very confused when he saw the child's sudden jump: "What do you think is satisfactory?"

Cheng Youning said bluntly, "Divorce me! I didn't agree with their marriage when they got married, but by some unexpected turn of events, this good thing has fallen on my head again."

"What sudden turn of events? What good thing happened to you?" Wan Lianxing couldn't imagine what a child like Cheng Youning could get if the other party broke up.

Cheng Youning grinned and said, "If Lu Siniang divorces her husband, I can marry her."

This was truly unprecedented. Even Wan Lianxing was completely baffled. "You want to marry Lu Si Niang?"

"I had this plan before Ge Dongqing married Lu Siniang, but that sanctimonious Ge Dongqing got there first. However, good things don't always stop at nothing, and Lu Siniang still has to marry me. Oh, Grandpa, did Lu Siniang divorce me, Grandpa Ge? If she does, I'll go to the Ge Mansion to pick her up and bring her into my palace."

Wan Lianxing was completely shocked by Cheng Youning's words. He was not afraid that Cheng Youning would have many wives and concubines when he grew up, but Ge Lu Siniang really could not enter the Prince's Mansion. It was not a problem for her to have been married twice. The main thing was that Lu Siniang was one year older than him, Wan Lianxing. Cheng Youning was probably going to marry a grandmother.