Spring Drunk Chang'an

Ever since Liu Caodeng was sent to Liu Wenbai as a concubine, Liu Changan would meet her every ten days or half a month.

Liu Caodeng seemed to know her friendship with the prince, and his actions were very flattering to her. He saw that she was full of disgust towards Liu Wenbai in her words and deeds. Liu Caodeng was very flattering to her and always liked to say bad things about Liu Wenbai when they met.

What she said most often was, "Men are always easy to manipulate, especially a man like Liu Wenbai who thinks highly of himself and has no pretensions to worldly things. All you need to do is put in some effort and control his preferences and temper!"

"Playing with him is as easy as playing with a dog!"

"Miss Chang'an, don't think I'm vulgar. When it comes to writing poems and composing essays, I'm not as good as you. But when it comes to men, your whole family combined can't compare to me. I'm just bragging. I'll teach you one trick, and it'll be enough to make you rich!"

"Just the way you coax a child, you should coax a man the same way. Worship him, praise him, respect him, but leave him alone..."

When Liu Caodeng said this, there was a hint of "teaching" in his words.

At that time, Liu Changan thought she was funny, and it was completely incomprehensible that she told him some way to 'coax a man' for no reason, but now...

Looking at the prince's slightly raised chin, I could feel the aura of "praise me, praise me quickly, praise me more" emanating from him.

Is it an illusion?

Or is it true...

Liu Changan was in a complicated mood, but seeing how happy the prince was, he didn't want to spoil his fun, so...

"Your Highness is such a powerful person. I have never seen anyone as powerful as you since I was born!"

"It's so reassuring to have His Highness here. No matter how difficult the situation, I don't have to worry about it!"

"Your Highness has shouldered all the ups and downs. It's true that those who are capable have to do more. I feel so sorry for Your Highness!"

"In the past, whenever I thought of Madam and Young Master Yu, I felt a headache and heartache, completely unsure of what the future held. But once I handed the matter over to His Highness, I suddenly felt relieved. Just like today, when I suspected Young Master Yu had been murdered, my first reaction was not to discuss it with Madam, but to tell His Highness. It seemed that by telling him, I could finally put the heavy responsibility on my mind."

"This is all the sense of security that Your Highness gives me!"

"Your Highness..."

"Your Highness..."

"Your Highness..."

Liu Changan started to babble and started the 'praise' mode.

Xiao Chuo put her left hand behind her back, clenched her right fist, and pressed it against her thin lips, as if she was coughing lightly.

In fact...

I couldn't even suppress the corners of my mouth.

"Too much!"

"I just arranged it casually."

"You are a woman, so you don't need to take on too much responsibility. You can't handle the problems of your aunt and Liu Yu alone. Since you trust me and come to me for help, I should naturally handle it for you."

"Not worth mentioning."

"It's just not worth mentioning!"

He waved his hands calmly.

His eyebrows were raised.

Liu Changan: ...

I couldn't help but want to borrow her adoptive mother's words: 'Hehe...'

'man!'

But, don’t think like that!!

This is the prince!

The Crown Prince, who had helped her so much in this life and was incredibly powerful, and had saved her numerous times, was someone she had finally managed to cling to. She, she couldn't underestimate him!

She has to be respected!

respect!

Liu Chang'an tried his best to suppress the corners of his mouth, and his eyelashes slowly drooped.

Xiao Chuo looked down at her flushed cheeks and her slightly bitten teeth, and a sigh rose in his heart. He paused, was silent for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Your brother passed the exam and became a scholar, right?"

"Ah?" Liu Changan was surprised by his suggestion. He was slightly startled, but then he couldn't help laughing. "Yes, Wang'er, that's my brother. He was the top scorer in this year's exam!"

First place!

Oh, it makes me happy just thinking about it.

Xiao Chuo then asked, "Is he interested in taking the entrance exam for this autumn's imperial examination?"

"I do, but I'm afraid it's very difficult to pass!" Liu Chang'an pouted. Seeing Xiao Chuo's questioning raised eyebrow, she explained, "Wang'er is only fifteen years old this year. He has been with Liu Wenrui since he was a child, studying haphazardly with his teacher. He has never been to a proper school. He was only released last year on the occasion of the old lady's birthday. My family only found him a scholar-master, and he started learning from the Four Books and Five Classics..."

"Now, it's only a year at most."

"He was able to get the first place in the exam, which shows that he is talented. How can we expect him to pass the imperial examination again?"

"The imperial examination is so difficult. Even the Song prince said it's not right to be too demanding and asked him to save for a few more years..."

"Prince Song?" Xiao Chuo mused, seeming to be lost in thought. "Is he my uncle?"

"Well, Madam is so kind. Please ask the Prince of Song for my brother. He can go to the Cheng'en Mansion to study every seven days. My brother said that the Prince of Song will give him lectures in person~"

Liu Changan calmed down, his face full of joy.

Firstly, with a top scholar giving lectures, Wang'er has a better chance of passing the imperial examination.

Secondly, the fact that Prince Song was willing to teach Wang'er personally showed that he was not a "status conscious person" and was different from the people in the Ningguo Mansion.

She had been to Duke Cheng'en's residence many times, and whether it was Old Madam Song, Song Zhinian, or Prince Song, they had all treated her sincerely and never looked down on her.

The Song family is indeed different.

Liu Changan smiled with his eyes curved.

Xiao Chuo's eyes flickered slightly, and her brows knitted together. Pan Heng said, "Seven days is too little. Your brother was able to get first place in the exam, which shows that he has talent. We can't waste it. How can seven days of study be enough?"

"No, no, he is usually attending the provincial school, and he has a master who is a Juren teaching him!" Liu Changan explained quickly.

Xiao Chuo's brows knitted even tighter. "What kind of good teachers can there be among those who teach the scholars in the prefectural school? They are all old scholars who often fail to pass the imperial examination..."

He spoke with disdain.

Liu Changan: ...

He whispered softly, "There are also Jinshi masters!"

"They are both fellow Jinshi candidates, and they don't have much of a future." Xiao Chuo's voice was solemn, and her expression made Liu Chang'an dare not say anything more. She was puzzled, wondering why the prince suddenly cared about Wang'er. She could only smile and say, "Well, Your Highness, our family is limited. Wang'er is lucky to be able to enter the provincial school and receive the teachings of Prince Song. I dare not expect more..."

The essential!

It's too much to hope for.

Wang'er is just an ordinary, somewhat clever kid, but he is not the character in the storybooks who can attract the favor of foxes and female ghosts. How could he have a master who would fall from the sky out of nowhere?

"I'll find one for him!" Xiao Chuo said solemnly, "Two years ago in the imperial examination, I was ranked second in the imperial examination."

That was the second place in the imperial examination, second only to the top scorer.

"He has just entered the court and knows nothing. He is a tutor in the Eastern Palace. I don't live in the palace anymore, so he doesn't have much to do. It's a good opportunity for him to teach your brother and prevent him from receiving his salary in vain."

"Is this... okay?" Liu Changan was stunned, his almond-shaped eyes wide open.

The tutor of the Eastern Palace is of the sixth rank.

"Why not?" Xiao Chuo lowered her head, looked straight at her, and said in a deep voice: "It's just right, you need it!"

Liu Changan, "Do I need...?"

It seems not. After all, Wang'er had just passed the imperial examination and his family, including her, were very satisfied. They did not have a strong desire for him to pass the exam this year.

Prince, why?