From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 7: Debate in the Palace (Successful contract signing, one more chapter added)
A moment later

Li Chengqian followed the eunuch and walked towards Minghu Palace.
The Minghu Palace is located deep in the imperial palace, nestled against the mountains and beside the water. It is magnificent, with vermilion pillars standing tall and carved beams and painted buildings showcasing its luxury.

The lake surface shimmers like a huge mirror, reflecting the hall's image clearly on it, with a mixture of reality and illusion, which is beautiful beyond words.

A breeze blew, and ripples appeared on the surface of the lake, carrying the freshness of the lake water and the fragrance of flowers and plants. In front of the temple, the square paved with bluestone was wide and flat, with green trees on both sides and the sound of birds singing.

It was afternoon, and there were several thick clouds in the sky. The sunlight shone through the clouds and onto the golden roof of the hall, making it sparkle and covering the entire palace with a layer of golden gauze.

"The emperor's residence is different. It's much more luxurious than my East Palace." Li Chengqian looked at the grandeur of Minghu Palace and muttered to himself, "I want to live in this palace in the future."

In the hall, Emperor Qing was sitting on the couch in casual clothes, fiddling with a small object in his hand, which looked like an arrow.

That casual yet yin-yang look was no different from a dozen years later, except for the lack of two small mustaches.

She is worthy of being the Mary Sue who defeated the time-traveling heroine. Her every word and action reveals the aura of the protagonist of the world.

Li Chengqian did not hide the admiration and respect on his face as he stepped forward and bowed down.

"My son, I bow to my father."

As for the cripple sitting in the wheelchair next to him, he ignored him and didn't even look at him.

He is not my godfather, so there is no need to be nice to him.

“Oh, here it comes.”

Emperor Qing continued fiddling with the arrowhead in his hand. He raised his eyelids only briefly and said casually, "I heard that you wanted to expel your master from Guangning Palace today. This is a bit too much. Tell me why."

“I’m still a child!”

Li Chengqian's first words silenced Emperor Qing and the lame man beside him.

Emperor Qing paused, finally willing to put down his work. After a moment, he said, "You still remember that you are just a child. Gu Qing is quite talented and is more than qualified to be your tutor. What reason do you have to kick him out of Guangning Palace?"

Li Chengqian straightened up and said, "The Queen Mother once taught me that as the Crown Prince, I must be cautious in everything I say and do. I must not do things I shouldn't do, and I must not get involved in things I shouldn't get involved in.

Not only should one's own behavior conform to the country's etiquette and laws, but the behavior of those around him should also be the same, and one must never give others a chance to criticize. "

"You mean to say that Gu Qing's behavior today is not in accordance with the law. Which law is he not in compliance with?"

"I don't know which law he broke, but I feel he shouldn't have spoken."

"Shouldn't you speak? You're so arrogant! Gu Qing is the top scholar in the imperial examination, an editor in the Hanlin Academy, well-educated, talented, and famous. He's also your tutor. Can't he say a few words to you?" Qing Pang's tone suddenly became stern.

The air pressure in the hall suddenly dropped to an alarmingly low level.

Li Chengqian remained calm. He rubbed his nose, a look of embarrassment on his face, and said in an uncertain tone, "How should I put it? I think if I have any problems with my studies, it's fine for him to point them out to me. It doesn't matter if he's right or wrong. If there's something wrong, then correct it. If there's nothing wrong, then learn from it. That's his job, and there's nothing wrong with that. But that's not why he jumped out today."

"Then what is he for?"

"He's too eager to improve himself!" Li Chengqian secretly complained, but said, "I think he's trying to gain fame and gain recognition. At the same time, he wants to increase his influence over me, and even wants to use me."

"Influence on you? Using you?"

"Yes!" Li Chengqian calmed himself down and continued, "As I said earlier, I'm still a child. In recent years, I've been immersed in martial arts and have only read a few books. I haven't fully understood the teachings of the sages, and they are very superficial. I have no ability to judge the affairs of the court. But I am the crown prince after all. My status is there, and my every word and action is being watched by countless people. In this situation, I feel that ignoring everything is the best option.

That is why I said that in Changning Palace you should only study and not do anything else. This is what is best for you.

But at this time, Gu Qing suddenly jumped out. I didn't know what he wanted to do, but I felt that something was wrong and he shouldn't have said that.

He has spoken this way, and no matter what his true thoughts are, I believe he has ulterior motives."

"You have ulterior motives. Isn't that too much?"

"My father just said that Gu Qing is the top scholar of the current dynasty and has a great reputation among scholars and the court. That's why he can serve as a tutor and come to my side. If I listen to him today, his reputation among scholars and the court will rise to a higher level.

Even if I were a little more stupid, I might think that he was doing this for my own good and would value him even more in the future.

His influence on me will become greater and greater.

It may even affect other people through the influence on me, increasing my own weight.

in turn.

If I don't listen to his advice

It won't do him any harm.

He will gain a good reputation for speaking out against the emperor. I heard that reputation is very useful among scholars, and it will also increase his influence.

So when he stood up and said this, it would be of great benefit to him whether he succeeded or failed.

But for me, it is of no benefit at all. It seems that all the benefits have been taken by him alone. Not only will I not get any benefit at all, I may even be impeached.

He used his sons and ministers to enhance his fame and status.

Isn't this just using your son as a stepping stone?
Why should I, a prince, be his stepping stone?
This man is so young, yet his mind is so scheming. He is just a tutor, yet he has already schemed against me. If he becomes an important official in the future, won't he scheme against my father as well? Therefore, I feel that this fellow cannot be used, so I have the idea of ​​expelling him."

"Ah!"

Emperor Qing finally put down his work, pointed at him and laughed.

"Alright, alright, you're so scheming! You're the one who, after just a few words, tried to drag me into this. You're the one who accused others of being scheming! It seems like you've made a lot of progress recently!"

"I dare not. I just feel that I cannot bring shame to my father."

"You're getting better at talking, and you're pretty good at flattering people."

Emperor Qing's tone became noticeably softer.

"Well, you are the prince after all. It's hard to take back what you said, so let's do this."

"Thank you, Father. I will take my leave now."

Li Chengqian stood up respectfully, retreated to the palace gate, turned around and left, but as he turned around, a subtle smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

What a bullshit kid, what a bullshit mind, he just wants to lie down.

Really lying down!
Facing such a scheming Grandmaster Shihuang, you don’t have the strength of a Grandmaster, what else can you do except lie down?
Forming cliques? Expanding influence? Struggling for power?

Everything you do is under other people's eyes.

Acting for him? That would be so tiring. He's not a monkey!
In the palace, Emperor Qing was silent for a moment, then asked the cripple beside him, "What do you think?"

"Your Highness, although young, is steady and thoughtful. Your Majesty has taught you well."

"Hahaha." Emperor Qing smiled, a rare moment. "I didn't teach him anything, but I'm very satisfied with what he did today."

"As long as your majesty is satisfied."

"Then how should Gu Qing be dealt with?"

"Gu Qing has not violated Qing law, nor has he committed any corruption or abuse of power. This is not within the scope of my Supervisory Office's responsibilities." Chen Pingping smiled, "However, Your Majesty, he is the face of Qishan College!"

"A figurehead, haha, he can't even subdue an eleven-year-old child. I think this Qishan Academy is just that. Let him go back to the Hanlin Academy and continue his history studies."

(End of this chapter)