Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 285 Melancholy Champion
Early the next morning, the three cabinet elders arrived at the imperial city early.

It was thought that Li Mengyang would continue to bring people outside the imperial city today to ask Emperor Hongzhi to reprimand the two uncles of the Zhang family, but when they arrived at the Qianqing Palace, they were surprised to find that Li Mengyang did not come.

The three elders looked at each other in bewilderment. What happened to Li Mengyang? Why did he suddenly change his personality?

Yesterday, Li Dongyang tried every means to persuade Li Mengyang, using both emotional and logical appeals, but failed. Who persuaded Li Mengyang?
Huai En specially brought the eunuchs from the inner palace to the outside of the imperial city early in the morning, and saw the three elders entering the palace.

The Third Elder stopped Huai En and asked, "How will Li Mengyang come?"

Huai En said respectfully: "Three elders, I am also confused. I was just about to ask the three elders the same question. I thought the three ministers persuaded Li Mengyang to go back."

"Isn't it the Three Lords who did it?"

The three cabinet elders shook their heads.

Qianqing Palace.

Huai En found Emperor Hongzhi who was reading a memorial. Emperor Hongzhi put down the memorial and asked, "How is it? Are Li Mengyang and his group still outside the palace?"

Huai En shook his head and said, "My Lord, he is gone. I just met San Gong and he said it was not their fault. They are also curious."

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I understand. Go down."

That kid, he did it again. He really surprises me time and time again. I wonder if there is anything he can't do.

The two Zhang brothers also entered the palace early today. When they found that Li Mengyang really was not holding on to them, they couldn't help but said excitedly, "Great! That guy really has some skills! He actually did something that even the cabinet couldn't do!"

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "In my opinion, the three cabinet elders are complete wastes. It would be better for them to abdicate and give way to that kid."

Zhang Heling smiled and said, "That makes sense."

There are still many people who are also feeling curious and doubtful today. Many officials of the Ming Dynasty are also curious. No one knows why Li Mengyang suddenly stopped making trouble. They are still waiting to watch the fun.

I thought Li Mengyang was some kind of hero, but he's just like this.

……

Hanlin Academy.

Lun Wenxu has been feeling depressed lately. His last attempt to show off failed, and he became increasingly depressed.

Ever since he met Chen Ce, he found himself becoming more and more of a failure. He thought that relying on his own talent to pass the imperial examination and be admitted to the Hanlin Academy, and to be appreciated by scholars like Liang Chu, that was enough to satisfy his youthful ambitions.

But now he realized that his so-called excellence was worthless in front of Chen Ce.

Liang Chu thought highly of Lun Wenxu. Lun Wenxu was a rising star in the Hanlin Academy whom he had focused on training. Seeing that Lun Wenxu was always absent-minded when compiling books in the Hanlin Academy these days, he ordered someone to call Lun Wenxu to the duty room alone.

"Meet Master Liang."

Lun Wenxu bowed respectfully with his fists clasped together, and he was still very respectful to Liang Chu.

Liang Chu was also very satisfied with Lun Wenxu. He was a future talent of the Ming Dynasty. If he was trained well, he would retire in the future. Lun Wenxu would be the guarantee of his future and also an investment.

"Bo Chou, why have you been so absent-minded these past few days? The better historical materials from the previous dynasties have all been verified to be wrong. You have made these low-level mistakes that should not have been made."

"What happened?"

Lun Wenxu hurriedly bowed and apologized, "Master Liang, Wenxu knows his crime. Please punish me, Master Liang."

Liang Chu held his hands down and smiled, "Not really. I just want to know what's wrong with you."

Lun Wenxu seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.

Liang Chu said earnestly: "I have mentioned you to the Imperial College and the Emperor. If you stay in the Hanlin Academy for a few more years, you will have the opportunity to teach in the Imperial College."

The Imperial College was a stepping stone to the Ministry of Rites, which was enough to show how much importance Liang Chu attached to Lun Wenxu.

Lun Wenxu said with shame: "Master Liang, Wenxu is not worthy."

"Wen Xu feels that his skills are inferior to others."

Liang Chu smiled and said, "Why? The girl from the Ning family doesn't like you?" "How can a man be trapped by love?"

Lun Wenxu smiled bitterly and said, "Ms. Ning didn't say anything, but... I feel that she seems to like another man more."

"He is good at painting and is the owner of Shuntian Newspaper and Express. His talent is not inferior to that of students, and he is even better than them."

Liang Chu listened to Lun Wenxu's intermittent words, and he finally understood.

Young!
It turns out that the beloved girl might be in love with someone else, so he was so absent-minded.

Liang Chu asked Lun Wenxu, "What is his identity? Is he just a businessman?"

Lun Wenxu said: "In theory, he is just a businessman...but the two uncles of the Zhang family seem to be on good terms with him."

Liang Chu sneered, "What do you mean the Zhang family's uncles are on good terms with him? Did he curry favor with the two Zhang family's uncles?"

"Those two uncles of the emperor have been impeached by Li Mengyang these days and dare not show up. Who can be a good person to make friends with them?"

"You are the top scholar and a compiler in the Imperial Academy, yet you are outshined by a mere businessman."

"You are just too kind-hearted."

Liang Chu felt that Lun Wenxu was too kind and honest. He was just a businessman and it would not be easy to suppress him.

He smiled and said, "Okay, go to work with peace of mind, don't worry about Miss Ning's affairs, go ahead."

Lun Wenxu bowed and said, "Student, take your leave."

Liang Chu asked, "What's his name? Where does he live? What's his family background?"

Lun Wenxu informed Liang Chu of Chen Ce's situation, and Liang Chu suddenly realized that he was the ex-son-in-law that Doctor Ning mentioned. No wonder.

……

At noon, Liang Chu left the Hanlin Academy holding an umbrella. After arriving at Huaihua Hutong, he found Chen Ce's residence.

After there was a knock on the door, Chen Ce came to open it.

Liang Chu glanced at Chen Ce and nodded slightly. Judging from his appearance alone, Lun Wenxu was indeed far superior to him, but was appearance important? Not at all.

Chen Ce bowed and asked, "Who are you looking for?"

Liang Chu introduced himself: "I am Liang Chu, a scholar from the Hanlin Academy."

Chen Strategy felt puzzled. He had no connection with the Hanlin Academy, so why did Liang Chu find him?

Chen Ce took a look at Liang Chu, who looked to be in his fifties, with a dignified appearance and an official look, and was an elegant gentleman.

"Meet Sir Liang, what's the matter?"

"Please come in."

Liang Chu smiled and said, "I won't go in. I just want to talk to you. Would you like to go out for a walk with me?"

Chen Ce shook his head: "I won't go out. I'm not feeling well. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly."

Liang Chu frowned slightly. This boy is a bit rude. Doesn’t he know the etiquette of not refusing an invitation from an elder?

"Cough cough."

He coughed twice and said to Chen Ce, "Xiao Chen... I'll call you that. I heard that you are the owner of Shuntian Newspaper and Shuntian Express?"

Chen Ce said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Yes."

Liang Chu nodded and said, "Yes, it is great that you have achieved such success at such a young age. I read the newspapers of Shuntian Newspaper Industry every day. You have achieved such success at such a young age. You will have great potential in the future."

Chen Ce thought for a moment and said, "Sir, just speak frankly."

(End of this chapter)