The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 100

"Mother, I'm doing quite well, especially with that teacher, he's really interesting!" Li Zhuozhi's eyes lit up slightly when he mentioned Xu Tian, ​​he looked very happy. "The teacher knows a lot, and many of his insights are things I've never heard before. His lectures are also very interesting!"

"Really? How much have you learned?" Empress Zhangsun asked.

When Empress Zhangsun asked him this question, Li Zhuozhi slightly raised his chin, looking quite proud.

"Mother, I..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Princess Changsun teased him, "Brother, I don't think you've learned much at all. I hope that when you were in the palace, you were either sleeping or messing around with others. Now that you've changed places, do you think you'll be able to learn well?"

The others nodded in agreement upon hearing Princess Changsun's words, their eyes revealing a hint of mockery.

“I think so too. He usually loves to do all sorts of frivolous things. Now that he’s in a different place, he might be able to study properly. Besides, who can keep an eye on him outside the palace?”

"That's right, that's right. If you've really learned something, why not show it to us now? Recite a poem, compose a song?"

"Oh, and the Way of the Gentleman, and the three schools of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Why don't you tell me more about them?"

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Li Zhuozhi saw that they clearly didn't believe him, and he also felt that he couldn't possibly study well, so he felt a little angry. "Who said I wouldn't study hard outside the palace? I used to joke around with people and sleep in class, but that's all in the past!"

Upon hearing Li Zhuozhi's words, everyone chuckled.

"Moreover, I have memorized the doctrines of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and now I will tell you something different!" Li Zhuozhi raised his chin, looking proud again. "A ruler should serve the country and the people, and have fewer thoughts of lust and gluttony. It is the duty of a subject to admonish the ruler. Only in this way can one be a wise ruler and a good subject."

Everyone was a little surprised. They didn't expect that Li Zhuozhi, who used to just joke around, had really changed so much.

And Li Zhuozhi continued talking nonstop. The more everyone listened, the more astonished they became.

Just then, a eunuch announced, "The Emperor has arrived!"

Everyone immediately looked towards the palace gate and then knelt down in unison.

When Li Er was there, Fang Xuanling, whose face was gloomy, followed him.

Fang Xuanling looked very happy, beaming as he saw them about to kneel before him. He raised his hand and said, "No need for formalities, no need for formalities! Hahaha... I heard what Li Zhuozhi said outside. It was good, really good!"

Li Zhuozhi blushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed by Li Er's praise.

"Li Zhuozhi, you've finally grown up! I can finally rest easy!"

He was overjoyed and incredibly grateful to Xu Tian. Without Xu Tian, ​​Li Zhuozhi would probably still be living a miserable life.

"You must study diligently under Master Xu, do you understand?" I instructed Li Zhuozhi at this moment.

Li Zhuozhi was more than happy to do so. He had long been tired of the tedious studies in the palace, and now he nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Father!"

Fang Xuanling burst into laughter, "It seems you really like that Master Xu!"

"That's natural. His lectures are really interesting, and he told me that only by reading more books can you understand many stories and many principles, and only then can you grow up!"

"Very good!" Fang Xuanling said with a smile. "In that case, Lord Fang, please help me deliver a pair of jade pendants in the shape of two fish to Master Xu as a reward!"