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Studying? What books?
Oh right, there's a big exam coming up at the academy, I almost forgot!
The academy has posted a notice that there will be a major exam.
It is used to assess different people, different qualifications, and suitable disciplines.
It might even determine who will be able to enter the inner court more quickly in the future.
However, Lee Hong-sung did not have such grand ambitions.
Just be a carefree heir and inherit your father's title in the future.
Anyway, he only entered the academy because he wanted to play with the second brother and the others.
As for her younger sister, Roujia, she didn't study at all.
She was reading *Dream of the Red Chamber*, and confidently guessed that the big exam would test knowledge of *Dream of the Red Chamber*.
The reason is that this book was written by Mr. Su.
What kind of absurd ideas are these?
However, Li Hongcheng naturally dared not tell these words to his hot-tempered old father.
So he just smiled and bowed again.
"Okay, Father."
"My child understands."
I will definitely study hard tomorrow.
Having said that, he disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Prince Jing was left standing there, continuing to curse at Li Hongcheng's disappearing figure.
He had a loud voice and used very offensive language.
He was afraid that no one in the household would hear that his son was a spoiled brat.
However, the servants in the mansion were already used to Prince Jing's sharp tongue.
Before long, Prince Jing finally got tired of scolding.
He put down the hoe, changed his clothes, and went back to his room to sit.
He held a glass of wine in his hand, but didn't drink it; his gaze was somewhat profound.
It looks quite different from its absurd appearance just now.
In fact, Prince Jing was a man who appeared honest and kind but was actually irritable and cunning.
They are all of the Li family bloodline, and princes who survived the reign of Emperor Qing.
How can anyone be as stupid as a pig?
Only two outsiders knew the details of what happened at Taiping Villa back then.
One of them was an elderly woman named Fan from Danzhou.
Based on his knowledge and experience, he guessed the truth of the matter.
This caused him to live in constant fear for the rest of his life.
The other one is Prince Jing.
Because of his young age, no one noticed that he knew the truth.
Even Emperor Qing never doubted his good-for-nothing brother.
But in reality, the people who understand a person best are often those who grew up with them.
Even younger siblings won't be unable to see him clearly just because they are young.
However, knowing this truth caused Prince Jing to live in fear for the rest of his life.
He could only meticulously portray a good-for-nothing prince who was ignorant and utterly naive.
In order to ensure the lifelong peace and safety of their family members.
But no one wants to live their whole life with unease.
The appearance of Mr. Su, and the emergence of the academy.
This gave Prince Jing a strong sense of security and hope.
He couldn't wait to send his two children to the academy.
His scheme was to obtain an extremely powerful talisman for himself and his family.
……
Lin House.
Unlike other places, the Lin residence was very elegant.
There's also an indescribable grandeur about it.
The Prime Minister's residence is not the largest house in the capital.
But it was the most luxurious house in Kyoto.
Neither the Prince Jing's Mansion nor the wealthy and powerful families with generations of merit could compare to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The main gate and decorations of the Prime Minister's residence did not actually appear to be particularly opulent.
But those who truly know their stuff can spot the furnishings inside the mansion at a glance.
They have all shed their former glamour, leaving only their inner sophistication.
A few chairs could probably be exchanged for the vast nursery of Prince Jing's mansion.
If Prince Jing found out, he would probably faint from anger.
Lin Ruofu was able to amass such wealth in just over a decade.
The world naturally knows his greed and wickedness.
However, His Majesty always turned a blind eye and pretended not to see it.
This is actually not hard to figure out.
Throughout history, emperors have not actually disliked treacherous ministers.
A treacherous minister can also be a capable minister.
What the emperor truly disliked was the appearance of corruption and incompetence.
Even if someone isn't greedy, the emperor certainly won't like it if they don't manage affairs.
But Prime Minister Lin doesn't have this problem.
Because he was not only a capable prime minister, but also a prime minister who was diligent in his duties.
It was late at night, and he was still in his study, working by lamplight.
However, they were busy with their own family matters.
There was another person standing next to Lin Ruofu, dressed in a dark blue robe.
This man was Yuan Hongdao, the prime minister's closest friend and most trusted advisor.
Yuan Hongdao brought over a cup of tea and respectfully offered it to him.
Lin Ruofu took the tea, his gaze deep, took a sip, and said.
"I've been in the court for too long, and I don't know how many people I've offended."
"I have two sons and a daughter; I must think about them."
"What is Mr. Yuan's opinion on sending children to academies?"
Yuan Hongdao pondered for a moment, then smiled.
"As for the princess, it seems that the eldest princess has long intended for her to become an apprentice."
"I'm sure you would agree."
"Then let the princess go to the academy this time."
After a pause, Yuan Hongdao continued.
"As for the Second Young Master, he seems to be very interested in matters of the court."
"Instead of pursuing further studies, it would be better to let the Second Young Master gain experience by your side."
After saying that, Yuan Hongdao didn't say anything more.
Clearly, the eldest son of the Lin family is not within the scope of consideration.
Lin Ruofu nodded, seemingly agreeing with what the strategist in front of him had said.
Although Wan'er was a woman, she had been ill before.
He then had a lot of contact with Su Yu.
I greatly admire this doctor's poetic talent and medical skills.
Sending her to the academy to follow Su Yu, her savior, would be good for her.
As for Gong'er, he is a very promising and sensible child.
The future hope of the Lin family rests on him.
Gong'er will enter officialdom in the future.
As the head of all officials, Lin Ruofu naturally felt...
Having Gong'er by his side would be a very good choice.
It also allows you to build a network of contacts that you may find useful in the future.
There's no need to flock to the academy.
Lin Ruofu took a sip of tea and said.
"I want Da Bao to go to the academy too."