Volume 5: Overlord of the Sea Chapter 570: The Most Authentic Chu School
Deng Ai had a headache.
His adoptive father was doing fine, but he actually found him an "assistant teacher"?
Originally, to teach Bai Qing and Lu Yan, Bai Tu hired special tutors in each subject, and Deng Ai was responsible for the overall coordination - which was the mission of "class teacher".
Although the two children were raised by Bai Tu himself and did not have too much aristocratic arrogance, Bai Tu even often took them to the mountain villages near Jinling in private to see the real sufferings of the "lower-class" people.
Of course, since it is near Jinling, no matter how hard the life is, it can’t be that bad. But it certainly can’t compare with the splendor and prosperity in Jinling City.
but……
They were also raised by Lu Lingqi, and Lu Bu often came to play with them!
Therefore, no matter what, they all have the courage and bravery of a general...
Moreover, one of the brothers is the future King of Chu, and the other is the future Marquis of Qu'a. Even if those special teachers have received special training, they may not really be in awe of them.
So in order to calm the two brothers down, Bai Tu directly asked their sworn brother Deng Ai to be the "class teacher".
However, Bai Tu did not fully agree to Zhang Lu's request for his daughter to join the class. After all, it was a bit strange for a 14-year-old girl to go to "primary school"...
Therefore, after understanding Zhang Lu's meaning, Bai Tu simply agreed to let Zhang Qiying and Deng Ai learn first, and at the same time, he also helped Deng Ai and acted as an "assistant coach".
After all, Deng Ai wanted to take part in the imperial examination this year. Although he was full of confidence, he had to review in August or September to show respect.
Originally, Deng Ai wanted to wait another three years, but now the situation in Chu State was tense. Firstly, Deng Ai wanted to avenge Chu as soon as possible, and secondly... this year's imperial examination was greatly diminished due to the outbreak of war.
In order to avoid any unexpected situation, Deng Ai decided to take charge personally!
But to Zhang Qiying, Deng Ai only wanted to say one thing - godfather, are you really doing this to let me review well?
Zhang Lu was also very satisfied with Bai Tu's arrangement. Although he was only Deng Ai's assistant and had nothing to do with the crown prince's teacher, he could after all have contact with the crown prince since he was young, and he would have more favor in the future.
It can be said that after Bai Tu made such arrangements, as long as the Zhang family does not do anything stupid in the future, they will definitely not suffer any serious consequences.
Zhang Lu didn't tell the truth to Zhang Qiying. He just told her to learn more from Deng Ai, and gave some hints. But... I don't know if Zhang Qiying understood!
After all, Bai Tu did not directly agree to the marriage.
After Zhang Qiying had some guesses in her mind, she did not refuse to cooperate, but actively fought with Deng Ai...
That day, Zhang Qiying brought her maid to the Palace of the King of Chu again, and the guards guarding the palace gate let her in as usual - since she wanted to be Deng Ai's assistant, she was naturally allowed to enter the Palace of the King of Chu.
Bai Tu happened to be about to go out today. When Zhang Qiying met the King of Chu, she greeted him politely. Bai Tu also encouraged her a few words, but...
Before Bai Tu went out, he turned his head and looked at Zhang Qiying and... Zhang Ning in confusion.
I was wondering in my heart - when did the security in the Chu Palace become so lax?
Although this is not a place for office and government affairs, this is also a formal palace, and it is more private, okay...
I clearly only allowed Zhang Qiying to enter and exit freely, so how could she bring a maid with her?
Bai Tu looked at the guards at the gate again. Because Bai Tu was watching them, they all held their heads high and chests puffed out. In the end, he just nodded to show encouragement.
If we say it directly here, no matter what the reason, these outstanding guards will be dismissed or even punished, so... Bai Tu decided to talk to Lu Lingqi in private and ask her to strengthen the training of the guards!
After getting into the carriage, Bai Tu specifically mentioned this matter to Lu Lingqi, but... at this time Lu Lingqi showed a confused and tangled look.
"What's wrong?" Bai Tu asked puzzledly.
"Yeah...maids shouldn't be allowed to enter...I just...um..." Lu Lingqi also fell into self-doubt at this moment.
Because when the maid followed in just now, Lu Lingqi did see it, but before Bai Tu mentioned it, Lu Lingqi didn't think there was anything wrong with it at all!
"Hehe, it's nothing. If Qiying and Ai Ai can get together in the future, she won't be an outsider..." Bai Tu thought that Lu Lingqi was blaming herself for dereliction of duty.
"No! Do you still remember what that maid looked like?" Lu Lingqi suddenly asked.
"It's quite beautiful... What's wrong? I'm just saying it from a purely aesthetic point of view!" Bai Tu first affirmed, and then added some comments.
That’s right, the reason why Bai Tu was so alert was, to a certain extent, because Zhang Ning was so outstanding in appearance. In fact, when he saw the two of them, Bai Tu only noticed the "maid" at first.
After hearing this, Lu Lingqi felt more and more that something was wrong - if she said that she did not notice Zhang Qiying's maid, it could be said that she was negligent and her vigilance was lowered, but she did not pay much attention to even a such a beauty entering the palace. This could not be explained by negligence at all!
"It's a trick!" Lu Lingqi said confidently.
"What?" Bai Tu hasn't reacted yet.
"It must be a sleight of hand, and not just any ordinary trick. It's the kind that Taoist Yu mentioned, a sleight of hand that can silently manipulate the mind and deceive people's subconscious... So except for you, no one else has noticed her!" Lu Lingqi said with certainty.
At the same time, his tone became obviously impatient...
"No, we have to go back quickly!" Lu Lingqi said hurriedly.
In fact, after being pointed out, thinking back, we know that this is not the first time Zhang Ning has entered the Chu Palace, but he has been reporting for duty every day for some time.
However, even so, Lu Lingqi found it difficult to remain calm when she thought that a strange man with "unclear intentions" was "sneaking into" the Palace of the King of Chu and being with her son.
"Well? Then why am I fine... That's right... Lingqi, don't worry, let's go find Taoist Yu first, so as not to alert the enemy, and the other party may not have bad intentions."
Bai Tu was confused at first, but then he thought that this high-end sleight of hand that Yu Ji mentioned was an application of mental power, and it was normal that his own mental power... could not be shaken.
But at this moment, an unfamiliar female voice was heard in the carriage where only Bai Tu and Lu Lingqi were.
"King of Chu, I have no ill intentions. I am just visiting Chu to see if the title of King of Chu is worthy of it."
Upon hearing this, Lingqi immediately stood up and blocked Bai Tu's way - Bai Tu's carriage was very spacious, more than enough for standing.
"Who are you, you evil guy? Are you going to look at the State of Chu? Are you going to go into the palace to look?" Lu Lingqi said angrily.
"Madam, please forgive me, but...where could be more real than the Chu Kingdom in the eyes of a seven-year-old prince, and where could be less likely to lie than the Chu studies taught to a seven-year-old prince?"
