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

Chapter 600: Dispute over the Newspaper and Publication Department

Tang Yin had no idea that Wen Zhengming would think of him this way. He was unwilling to respond to Wen Zhengming's question in order to avoid face-to-face embarrassment. After all, they had been friends for so many years.

He believed Wen Zhengming would understand him.

After Tang Yin finished his registration at the Ministry of Works and other tasks, he went to Chen Ce's residence as soon as possible.

……

In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Houzhao took Liu Jin to the Kunning Palace in the harem.

Seeing Emperor Hongzhi's health deteriorating day by day, Zhu Houzhao was heartbroken, but he dared not show it for fear that his father would worry about him.

After arriving at Kunning Palace, Liu Jin carefully patted the snow off Zhu Houzhao's body. Zhu Houzhao took off his coat and threw it to Liu Jin, then ran hurriedly towards the inner hall.

"Mother, where is Father?"

Empress Zhang whispered, "Your father is asleep."

As soon as he finished speaking, the voice of Emperor Hongzhi came from inside, saying, "Is the emperor here? Come in."

Zhu Houzhao hurried in, knelt down at the head of Zhu Houzhao's bed, held Emperor Hongzhi's hand, and asked in a low voice: "Father, are you feeling better?"

Emperor Hongzhi gently patted Zhu Houzhao's hand and said with a smile, "Much better. My son, please don't kneel on the ground. It will make people laugh at you."

Zhu Houzhao snorted, "Who dares to talk nonsense? Besides! I am filial to my own father, so what?"

"Father, you need to get better soon. The Crown Princess is about to give birth. You have to take care of the baby for me when the time comes. I don't have the energy to do these things."

Emperor Hongzhi laughed and said, "Good, good, good!"

"Father, there is another great news. Yang Yiqing won the battle in the northern border. The Ming army won a great victory and killed more than 2,000 Tatar soldiers!"

Upon hearing the news, Emperor Hongzhi's eyes suddenly lit up with excitement, and he said with relief: "Good!"

"Great! Great! Very good! The prince did a good job! The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty did a good job! We should reward them, and give generous rewards to those who have made contributions!"

During his lifetime, he was able to see the Ming Dynasty achieve such a great victory, which was something he, as an emperor before, had never dared to imagine!
What made him even more gratified was that his son could actually accomplish such a great thing. This made him worthy of his pride on Zhu Houzhao!
"I know. I have given instructions. Those who have made contributions will be rewarded. The merchants killed in Datong will be comforted and compensated. Father, please don't worry. I have done everything."

If it were in the past, if I had done such a great thing, I would definitely show off to my father.

But now that he has matured and become more stable, this is no longer something he should brag about. He just hopes that his father can get better soon.

But seeing his father lying in bed unable to get out made Zhu Houzhao heartbroken!
The illness came like a mountain falling on him, and he never expected that his father's condition would be even more serious than Chen Ce's.

Seeing Emperor Hongzhi's eyelids twitching and a vaguely painful expression on his face, Zhu Houzhao felt as if his heart was pierced by a needle. He said, "Father, I just came to tell you that there are still many things in the outer court that I need to deal with. I will go first."

"Ah."

Zhu Houzhao smiled and stood up, leaving the inner hall. When he came out, his eyes were red, and he hurriedly said to Liu Jin: "Go and call Liu Wentai, and ask him to see the emperor. The emperor is in some pain now."

He didn't want to say these in front of Emperor Hongzhi just now because he was afraid that his father would worry about him. He knew that his father wanted to take it on and didn't want him to worry.

He has really grown up and has started to handle things on his own. He keeps many things in his heart and will not reveal them easily.

"Well, fine, I'll go right away!"

After Liu Jin finished speaking, he left in a hurry.

Zhu Houzhao went to find Empress Zhang again and comforted her: "Mother, you have worked hard these days. I will take time to accompany you and father more often."

Empress Zhang wiped her tears and said, "Yes."

"My prince, you should also take care of your health. Many things that can be handed over to Liu Jin and others should be handed over to them."

"Health is the most important thing. Power or no power, without a healthy body, everything is fake." Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "I understand. Mother, please don't worry about me."

"Also, you need to spend more time with the Crown Princess."

"You are an adult now, with parents and children to take care of. All the pressure is on you, my son... I still want to see you as you were carefree before, but I am destined not to see it!"

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "People will grow up eventually, but I will always be my mother's son, and this cannot be changed."

"Well, let's go."

"it is good!"

……

Chen Mansion.

After Tang Yin checked in, he immediately went to visit his teacher with gifts.

"Hello, Master's wife. I brought some things from the southwest."

Madam Wu smiled and said, "Why bring so many gifts?"

Tang Yin said respectfully: "This is my student's, this is Zhishan's, and this is Wubi's."

Madam Wu hummed and said, "Your teacher is in the study. Go find him. I'll go get some food. We can leave after dinner."

"Thank you, Master."

Tang Yin couldn't wait to find Chen Ce in the study room: "Teacher... I'm here to greet you, teacher."

Tang Yin bowed and saluted deeply to Chen Ce.

Chen Ce sat in a wheelchair and waved to Tang Yin: "Get up, don't be so polite."

"Thank you, teacher."

Tang Yin came to Chen Ce and poured him a pot of hot tea. Chen Ce said, "Pour yourself some, it's not easy to travel so far."

Tang Yin smiled and said to Chen Ce, "Zhishan and the others heard that I was back, so they asked me to bring you some good news."

"They also asked me to bring back a lot of gifts. I told them that the teachers didn't need them, but they refused to listen."

Chen Ce smiled knowingly.

Tang Yin continued, "When we entered the capital, I saw Zhengming and his friends again. Zhengming and I talked about the topic of the southwest. From what he said, if he fails the imperial examination this time, he wants to go to the southwest through his teacher's relationship."

"I declined."

Chen Ce hummed. Tang Yin's emotional intelligence now did not need Chen Ce to adjust anything.

"But Wen Zhengming might bear a grudge against you."

Tang Yin shook his head and said, "That's unlikely. After all, we are such good friends."

"People's hearts can change. You haven't seen each other for such a long time, and your status is very different. The fact that he can say this proves that his mentality has changed a little."

"Of course this is just my opinion. You will get along with each other however you want in the future. I believe you will handle it well."

Tang Yin nodded and said, "I will keep your words in mind. I will be more careful of Wen Zhengming in the future."

If it were the Tang Bohu of the past, he would definitely not take Chen Ce's reminder seriously. After all, Wen Zhengming was his best friend, so how could he hold a grudge against him?

But now he doesn't think so. What his teacher said makes sense, and it has always been like this. Tang Yin trusts his teacher immensely, more than anyone else!
(End of this chapter)