Adoption brings disaster

The most difficult part of education is parenting. I don't believe that the King of Zhenbei would have solved the problem of the Seventh Prince's education without him having to deal with it head-on.

Therefore, I also knew that the Prince of Zhenbei would come to call for punishment, and I had already made preparations. However, this ordinary communication caused an uproar, and the news spread throughout the palace that day, and there were many rumors in the capital.

As to why it caused so much discussion among people, it was because in my eyes, what happened today was just a common parenting work. Although it was a little dangerous, it was still controllable.

But in the eyes of others, it was me who resisted the murderous intention of King Zhenbei and reversed the situation with just a few words. With such a calm and composed temperament and such eloquent eloquence, how could everyone not be amazed and impressed.

I am far away in the palace, and I don't know what the officials of the previous dynasty and the people in the capital are saying about me, but the women in the harem all compare me to Zhang Yi, the great talent who is like the Marquis of Wu in the world. I am probably the only capable person in the country of Beishang.

These rumors spread like wildfire in the harem and reached Qianqiu Pavilion in half a day. When I heard such comments, my face turned red with shame and I wished I could find a hole to crawl into.

These things were brought to my ears by Chunyu and others. They were not ashamed at all and seemed to be proud of it.

Seeing how proud they were, I said helplessly, "Your Highness didn't intend to kill me today. He just wanted to scare me. So I'm not as powerful as you think."

"Yuan Qing, there is no need to belittle yourself. Since the prince's magical power has reached perfection, you are the first one who can speak under the murderous intention of the King of Zhenbei. This alone is extremely impressive." Taoist Tianshu said.

After listening to the Taoist priest's words, I thought to myself that the murderous intent was nothing more than mental oppression. Compared with the pressure of being a teacher, it was nothing.

When I first became a teacher, I didn’t know how to manage students. During class, students were noisy and didn’t learn at all. Naturally, the academic performance and the class atmosphere were extremely poor.

My leader thought I was not up to the task, so he would stand outside the classroom every day to urge me on.

During that period, I was anxious and uneasy every day when I went to work. My legs would tremble when I walked into the classroom, and when I saw a shadow, I thought there was someone outside listening to my class.

Not only that, the students didn't study in class, didn't do their homework, and their parents complained every day. The pressure I felt at that time was much greater than what the King of Zhenbei had given me.

How did I turn the situation around at that time? It seemed like I really couldn't bear it anymore. I lost my temper in class and criticized the children harshly.

When the children saw me get angry, they were frightened on the spot. They behaved much better in class afterwards and started to complete their homework seriously.

Although Xiaotao was not familiar with me at that time, she often came to help me. We worked together to find ways to gain the understanding and support of parents and leaders.

Later, the children studied hard and their grades naturally improved. The parents recognized me and the leaders acknowledged me.

When I thought of Xiaotao, I couldn't help but see the silly Xiaotao beside me, who was constantly telling the Seventh Prince how I fought against the King of Zhenbei, and even gestured when she was happy.

The guards outside were patrolling diligently. This matter had already spread like wildfire in the palace, and no one knew how it would be spread in the capital tomorrow.

I listened to them talking excitedly, and felt even more ashamed. Naturally, I became very irritated and said impatiently, "It's time for dinner, let's go."

"Let's eat later. I want to hear how Yuan Qing displays his power again." The Seventh Prince was very arrogant and wanted to hear what Xiao Tao said.

"What's so good about this kind of nonsense?" I yelled irritably and pulled the seventh prince into the house.

The Seventh Prince was not angry, but just smiled and said, "Believe it or not, Yuan Qing, within three days, what that silly palace maid said will become a circulating book, and at most ten days it will be spread all over the country. Then I will buy it and read it. It will be more interesting and there will be illustrations."

Gossip is the primary productive force. I don't believe there are any secrets in this imperial city. Today's incident may spread throughout the streets and alleys in just one day, let alone three days. I don't know how outrageous the content is.

Sure enough, the next day Ah Da bought the storybook from outside the palace and presented it to the seventh prince.

The Seventh Prince took the storybook, looked at it with disdain, and said, "Although this was written in a hurry, it is really too rough. I don't know if the content is worth reading."

The seventh prince flipped through the storybook and took a look. His expression changed from disdain at first, to shock, then to anger, and finally to a flushed face.

I was not interested in these things at first, but seeing the Seventh Prince like this, I suddenly became interested.

"This book looks very interesting. Let me take a look at it." After saying that, he was about to take it.

After hearing this, the Seventh Prince didn't give it to me and ran out with the script.

Seeing that the Seventh Prince's speed had increased by another three times, I couldn't help but wonder, his martial arts skills were not so powerful in the morning. Could it be that he had some kind of protagonist halo, and his martial arts skills improved so rapidly all of a sudden?

I knew in my heart that with my current level, it was impossible for me to catch up with him, so I could only shout towards the roof: "Master, Master, help me grab the book from Chongguang's hand."

I called out several times, but Taoist Tianshu ignored me. It looked like he wouldn't help me snatch it back. I gave up and said, "Then forget about it. I'll be out of the palace in ten days or so anyway. By then, the painting should be more refined, with more exciting illustrations, and more interesting to read."

After hearing this, the Seventh Prince and Taoist Tianshu said in unison: "You can't watch."

The Seventh Prince looked at the roof and said with gritted teeth, "Have you seen the contents of the storybook?" Although it was a question, his tone was very firm, and he seemed a little annoyed when he heard it.

"You didn't put it away properly, so I just took a quick glance."

"I'm afraid it's not as simple as just a glance." The Seventh Prince said gritting his teeth.

Their conversation aroused my curiosity even more, and I first shouted outside: "Spring rain is coming soon."

Then he said happily to the Seventh Prince, "I'll ask Chunyu to find a way to get me a copy."

"Yuanqing, are you a man of your word?" The Seventh Prince asked with a turn of his eyes when he saw that he couldn't stop me.

I don't know what the Seventh Prince meant by this, but for a long-term relationship like this, honesty and trustworthiness are the most important. Without trust as a support, everything is nothing but a mirage.

I understand this principle well, so even though I knew the Seventh Prince was setting a trap for me, I nodded and said firmly, "I can't say I'll keep my promise to everyone, but I will definitely keep my promise to you."

When the Seventh Prince heard me say this, he also said, "If you promise not to read this book, I can give you three thousand taels."

Three thousand taels, that’s a lot of money that an ordinary person can’t even dream of earning in their entire life. Although I’m a little tempted, I’m not really short of money right now.

So I shook my head and said, "I already have enough money. Any more would just be a burden. If you can agree to one condition, I can promise not to read the storybook."

The Seventh Prince is an expert at setting traps with words, and when he heard me say this, he hesitated for a moment.

Seeing the Seventh Prince hesitate, I understood his concerns and continued, "This condition is simply to help you learn well. It will definitely not be for my own personal gain."

When the Seventh Prince heard me say this, he was reluctant but still agreed.

The agreement between the Seventh Prince and I was reached just like that, and the Seventh Prince naturally felt a little unhappy.

The Seventh Prince was angry. He looked at the Taoist priest on the roof and said with disgust, "Be careful of that man on the roof. He is not a good person."

"Be careful of your eldest son. The palace is a big melting pot. People who grew up in the palace cannot be treated like those ignorant children outside."

Taoist Tianshu has a very good temper, but for some reason today, he actually retorted.

Although I didn't understand what they meant, I still understood the principle that a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall, so I naturally wouldn't respond to them.

I just smiled and said, "I trust the Taoist priest's character. Chongguang and I have a deep father-son relationship and he will definitely not hurt me. So if you two have any conflicts, don't involve me."

"Whether it is the deep love between father and son or ulterior motives, you'd better open your eyes and see clearly." The Taoist priest continued.

The Seventh Prince, not wanting to be outdone, said, "Some people are very good at pretending to be virtuous, but who knows what kind of filthy deeds they are doing inside. Yuan Qing, don't be fooled."

The Seventh Prince and Taoist Tianshu were exchanging sharp words, neither of them giving in. I asked, puzzled, "Although you two don't usually get along, it's not like today. Why are you so upset with each other today? Is it because of the storybook?"

As soon as they heard me talking, they both fell silent.

Although I am very interested in the dialogue book now, since I have promised Chongguang, I naturally won’t read it.

Neither Chongguang nor the Taoist priest spoke, and the scene became very awkward for a while. After a moment, a gust of wind suddenly blew in, and a box appeared on the table.

I looked at the box on the table in surprise, and was horrified. Could it be that this world is not a world of high martial arts, but a world of cultivating immortals?

I was secretly surprised and suspicious. The Seventh Prince looked at the box on the table and shouted happily, "Grandpa sent me something again."

I felt relieved when I heard this. It turned out that it was the Prince of Zhenbei who sent something in. I asked in confusion, "Does the prince often appear and disappear like this?"

"Grandpa hates the palace etiquette the most, so every time he comes and goes, he does it like this."

So that's it. I looked at the box on the table and said excitedly, "Open it and see what good stuff is inside."

The Seventh Prince also happily picked up the box, handed it to me and said cheerfully: "This is for Yuan Qing, Yuan Qing, open it yourself."

I took the box from Chongguang's hand. There was a word "Yuan" written on the box. It seemed that it was indeed for me. I opened the box and found a book inside. There was a whip next to the book.

The Seventh Emperor quickly took the book, took a look at it and said cheerfully, "This is a martial arts secret book. Judging from the handwriting, it should have been written by grandpa himself."

Taoist Priest Tianshu also took the whip from the roof and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this whip should be a poisonous anaconda."

After saying that, he pointed to the book in the Seventh Prince's hand and continued, "That book should be the martial arts secret manual that matches the poisonous anaconda."

"Anaconda?" I asked in confusion.

"Over twenty years ago, a poisonous anaconda preyed on humans in western Hunan. My master and over thirty martial arts heroes went to exorcise the monster, but they were no match. Fortunately, the King of Zhenbei, who happened to be passing by, intervened and ultimately extinguished this scourge."

Taoist Tianshu waved the whip in his hand and continued, "Among them, there was a weapon refining master who, in order to repay the King of Zhenbei for saving his life, removed the tendons of the poisonous anaconda and spent a lot of effort to finally make this magical whip poisonous anaconda."

I didn’t expect that this inconspicuous whip had such a great origin. I couldn’t let it go after holding it in my hand.

But then he thought about how difficult it was to train a whip, and how it would hurt himself before hurting others, so he said with a lack of interest, "Such a good thing, it would be a waste to give it to me."

Taoist Tianshu touched the whip, cherishing it very much, and said, "The master used many rare treasures to make this poisonous anaconda. It is naturally mysterious and extraordinary. One of the reasons is that the poisonous anaconda has a spirit and can move according to the master's will. It is not difficult to train. In addition, there is a secret manual specially compiled by the prince. You just need to be diligent and you will definitely be able to practice it. Although you can't become a top master, you can still deal with second-rate people in the martial arts world. Three or five of them are no match for you."

After listening to Taoist Tianshu's words, I foolishly hung the whip on my waist like in the TV series, and specifically asked Chunyu to get me a set of handsome clothes and a good belt.

When I opened the secret book, I was stunned. There were paintings one after another in it.

The King of Zhenbei is obviously not good at painting, and I am obviously not a talented person, but after looking at it for a long time, I didn’t understand a single painting.

I felt frustrated and casually threw the secret book to Taoist Tianshu and said, "What are these drawings on? Taoist, please help me take a look."

Taoist Priest Tianshu placed the book in the box with both hands and said solemnly, "This is the secret manual that the prince made for you. If I read it, I will be stealing your skills and will be expelled from the sect."

"If Yuanqing doesn't understand, I will teach you." The seventh prince volunteered.

I looked at the Seventh Prince suspiciously and said distrustfully, "Can you understand this?"

"Sometimes when I'm bored, I read the martial arts secrets as storybooks. The more I read, the more I'll understand. Not only do I know my grandfather's thoughts very well, I can also understand the secrets of other sects at a glance." The seventh prince said with a guarantee.

I touched the whip at my waist and looked at the secret book in the seventh prince's hand. I couldn't help but wonder if this could be considered as the prince's possession.

I have never made such a mistake in my previous life. Could it be that I would make such a mistake so soon after coming to this world?

But then I thought again, the King of Zhenbei scared me first, and he gave me the gift later, so this should be considered as compensation for mental damage he gave me, and it cannot be considered as accepting a gift from a parent, so it is not a violation.

Besides, even if it is against the rules, no one in this world will care about me. Thinking of this, I accepted it happily, and happily ordered the Seventh Prince to study it carefully and not let me practice it wrongly.

The Seventh Prince also agreed happily, and I felt very happy. It was really nice to have a good eldest son.

To know the advantages of the poisonous anaconda and the secret book, please stay tuned for the next chapter.