Golden Branch

With Wang Heng's intelligence and understanding of Lou Yu, she should be able to guess why Lou Yu was angry.

Unfortunately, she has not yet come to her senses and has not thought about love at all.

Naturally, he didn't know that a certain little pervert was burning with jealousy.

Wang Heng could only follow her own thinking and try to guess Lou Yu's thoughts.

Could it be that brother is blaming me for smuggling contraband?

It was obvious that he wanted to vent his anger and help him slap Zhou He in the face, but there was still a bit of selfishness mixed in.

But, brother, I am not such a stingy person.

Putting aside this kind of selfish motive, even if Wang Heng was taking advantage of him blatantly, Lou Yu would be happy to do so.

Wang Heng had no idea that Lou Yu's anger was just because she looked at Hui Yuan twice more out of curiosity.

After saying goodbye to Ping An, Wang Heng got back on the carriage.

Lou Yu rode his horse beside the carriage.

"Brother, you won't be angry, right?"

Wang Heng stole a glance at Lou Yu's stern expression, his hands resting on the car window, his chin resting on the back of his hands, looking so soft and cute.

Lou Yu didn't turn around, but just glanced at her out of the corner of his eye, "Oh, Ah Heng, tell me, why am I angry?"

The little girl finally got it and realized that he was jealous?

"Well, I just asked Thirteenth Lady and Sixteenth Lady to take action, mainly to make Zhou He and his ilk understand that my brother is someone they cannot reach, let alone desecrate."

"I'm not trying to show off. The friends around me have become talented women with special talents. I provided the opportunities, but it's also because of their hard work—"

Well, okay, Wang Heng admitted that she deliberately let Zheng Shisan and Zheng Shiliu show their talents in front of others, which was indeed suspected of "advertising".

The Zheng sisters were originally the least prominent concubines in the Zheng family.

Apart from a good-looking appearance, he seems to have no talent.

However, by following her and staying with her for a few years, she grew into a talented calligrapher who could rival the emerging masters of calligraphy.

While the efforts of the two sisters were certainly part of this, Wang Heng’s training was absolutely indispensable.

Just as Princess Ping An just said, in order to become a great calligrapher, in addition to personal talent, growth and learning environment are also very important.

In ancient times, books were heirlooms and were never passed on to outsiders.

Good calligraphy copybooks, study notes of successful predecessors, etc. cannot be bought even if you have money.

The reason why aristocratic families have a transcendent status is because they monopolize these resources.

Not to mention the common people, even the poor and the new rich, they all desire it but cannot get it, and can only sigh in despair.

Women like Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan, and Zheng Shiliu, however, were able to enjoy the resources of the aristocratic family because they followed Wang Heng, either as slaves or as study companions, and were with her all year round.

There is also Mr. Shen Du. Initially, his only female disciple was Wang Heng.

However, Wang Mian and others, as friends, were able to hear Mr. Shen's lectures from a close distance, even if they were there to serve Wang Heng.

Not everyone can enter the classroom of famous scholars from home and abroad.

Even if you are just an auditor, it is a great honor and a rare opportunity.

And all of these were enjoyed by people like Wang Heng and Wang Mian who did not belong to this class.

Afterwards, Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan married into wealthy families.

Outsiders can only sigh that they are lucky to have met a noble person.

Now, with Zheng Shisan and Zheng Shiliu showing off their talents, the world knows:

What Princess Langya provided was not only to elevate one's status, but also more fundamental educational resources.

Wang Heng could imagine that after this incident, the value of Princess Langya's tutoring companionship would be raised to an unimaginable level.

Being a study companion to Princess Langya not only gives you the opportunity to marry into a wealthy family, but also allows you to learn a lot of skills.

Marrying a good husband can certainly change your destiny.

But mastering your own talents is the foundation for a stable life. It is a wealth that no one can take away and will accompany you throughout your life!

Of course, Wang Heng cannot have a large group of study companions around her.

But don’t forget, Wang Heng also has the Lishan Academy.

She would replicate the model of Dongshan Academy in Lishan Academy, that is, to open a girls' school - Deyin Hall.

At that time, those women who want to get close to Wang Heng because of the successful cases of Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan and others will be able to enroll in Deyin Hall.

The tower near the water gets the moon first.

Even if he couldn't become a study partner, it would be a great opportunity to become Princess Langya's student, or even her disciple.

The extra dowry Wang Heng gave to Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan had already let everyone in the capital know that Princess Langya was an extremely generous person.

She was never stingy with rewards for her confidants.

Perhaps the subsequent companions and students are slightly inferior to Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan. This is understandable. Wang, Zheng, etc., in addition to being companions, also have a friendship of growing up together.

Others, coming a few years later, lack this friendship and naturally receive less preferential treatment.

But, even if it is only one tenth, or even one percent, it is enough for many girls who are either down and out or unpopular to enjoy for a lifetime!

Wang Heng took action today to slap Zhou He in the face, both for Lou Yu and for herself.

To Lou Yu, Wang Heng's thoughts were somewhat impure.

Therefore, Wang Heng felt guilty.

After hearing what Wang Heng said, Lou Yu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

What is Ah Heng thinking about?

How could he get angry with Ah Heng over such a small matter?

Let alone just smuggling ulterior motives, even if it was blatant exploitation, Lou Yu would be willing and active to cooperate.

While being speechless, Lou Yu also realized again: Well, the little girl is still not smart.

While jealousy was burning in her heart, Ah Heng was thinking about all these trivial things.

Fortunately, Ah Heng was not really worried. She trusted herself and knew that he favored her.

"Little girl, you're not really heartless."

Otherwise, Lou Yu would not only be jealous, he would also be very annoyed.

"Don't worry, I know what you're thinking."

"Brother will also help you with the matter of Lishan Academy!"

Lishan Academy belongs to Wang Heng, but Lou Yu will do his best to help Wang Heng build the academy and develop it.

In fact, Lou Yu was already making preparations.

He tricked Mr. Shen in advance and reserved the position of principal of the academy for Wang Heng.

In addition, before leaving Hongwenguan, Lou Yu would recruit a few bachelors and doctors for Wang Heng to serve as teachers at Lishan Academy.

"...Brother, are you leaving Hongwenguan? Do you have a new job?"

After returning to the princess's mansion, she settled her half-brother and half-sister, and went to visit Madam Xie who was paralyzed in bed... After all the trivial matters were arranged, Wang Heng had the time and energy to discuss things with Lou Yu.

Then, Wang Heng learned about Lou Yu's position change.

It has been nearly two years since Lou Yu entered the Hongwenguan, and he has achieved his goal of teaching and educating people and becoming famous in Beijing.

The main framework of history compilation and clan chronicles has been completed, and only the subsequent details are awaited.

And this does not require Lou Yu to spend most of his energy.

He is capable, and the key is that he is very much in line with the wishes of the saint and the prince.

Such talents cannot just be left to waste their time in the Hongwenguan.

"Either the Dali Temple or the Ministry of Justice!"

Lou Yu said slowly.

As the confidant of the Supreme Father and Son, Lou Yu already has a certain degree of initiative and has the embryonic form of a powerful official.

Maybe he has not yet grown into a towering tree under one person, but he should not be underestimated.

"Dali Temple? Ministry of Justice?"

After a brief thought, Wang Heng guessed why these two government offices were in charge of judicial affairs.

"The incident with Prince Consort Pei was indeed not an accident?"

Perhaps with the rise of Prince Consort Zhou, people in the capital have forgotten the former Prince Consort Pei.

Wang Heng and Lou Yu still remember it.

An unmarried couple secretly speculated that there was something strange about Prince Pei's death.

The only difference is probably that Wang Heng is just guessing, while Lou Yu can use the power in his hands to investigate secretly.

Lou Yu also had a "plug-in" like Wang Mian, who helped him learn many "magical tricks" that were unknown to people at that time.

"Wang Mian mentioned some methods of killing people without them even noticing. I thought they were amazing, so I ordered someone to try them out."

Lou Yu never hid anything from Wang Heng.

He told Wang Heng everything he had asked Wang Mian and Wang Mian had told him everything he knew.

“After trying it, it turned out to be true.”

As the confidant of the saint and the prince, Lou Yu would not hide his discovery.

He reported this to the crown prince, who then took him to see the emperor.

In front of the emperor, Lou Yu not only provided a complete experimental report, but also relevant pulse records, witnesses, etc.

The toxicity of rotten food is no less than arsenic; the key is that it cannot be detected.

There are even more bizarre allergies, which are apparently just ordinary things, but because of personal physical problems, they become deadly poisons.

As for charcoal poisoning, that's easier to explain, as Prince Pei's body is in the coffin.

Every winter, many people die from carbon monoxide poisoning.

After hearing Lou Yu's report, the sage, despite his vast knowledge, could not help but exclaim, "This world is truly marvelous."

Of course, these are just Lou Yu’s “guesses”.

After all, there is only one Prince Consort Pei, and we cannot conclude that Ping An is a cunning villain who is good at killing people by cunning means.

In particular, the saint and the prince are both blood relatives of Princess Ping'an. Even though they have never valued this daughter/sister, Ping'an is always their own family.

Even if there is solid evidence, they still can't help but make excuses for Ping An: Maybe she didn't mean it!

Or maybe, Ping An is a good person, and it is the chief secretary of the princess's mansion who is negligent in his duty, and the servants around him instigated it!

However, despite their partiality, the sage and the prince still highly appreciated Lou Yu's sharpness and ability.

After this incident, both the Supreme Father and his son realized that Lou Yu’s talents were too comprehensive.

He was not only well-versed in classics and history, and good at scolding and fighting, but he also had a good understanding of criminal justice and solving cases.

It would be a complete waste to put him in the Hongwenguan.

Moreover, the prince initially arranged for Lou Yu to go to the Hongwenguan just to give him a stepping stone to enter the officialdom.

Now that Lou Yu has shown his prowess in the court, it’s time to raise his rank and give him more responsibilities.

"Yes! I got the opportunity for a new job because of my investigation into Prince Consort Pei."

Lou Yu nodded. Although relying on Pei alone was not enough to bring down Ping An, it would allow him to take his career a step further.

Whether he chooses the Dali Temple or the Ministry of Justice, Lou Yu will have control over more resources.

He will keep his eyes on Princess Ping'an. He believes that Princess Ping'an, who has succeeded once, will never give up.

The appearance of Huiyuan was the death knell for Zhou He.

Sure enough, half a year later, it was the twelfth lunar month again, and Princess Ping'an's mansion once again hung up the white silk.

The imperial son-in-law, Commandant Zhou He, has passed away!