The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Chapter 1455 Apprenticeship Ceremony

They also disagreed with Song Tingzhi's resignation. This position was not easy to come by, and it was a pity for him to resign just a few days after taking office. So a group of women surrounded Song Tingzhi and tried to persuade him earnestly, hoping that he would change his mind.

Just when everyone was arguing, someone came to report that the prince had arrived, and Cheng Youning was standing clearly behind the messenger.

This sudden arrival of a guest surprised everyone present.

An unexpected guest like the prince is something that high-ranking officials could only dream of.

Song Ruhong and her family hurried forward to greet Cheng Youning, "It is rude and disrespectful for not welcoming the Crown Prince."

"No need to be so formal. This prince came in a hurry and didn't send his greeting card in advance." Cheng Youning's eyes fell on the wooden man that Song Ruhong had just practiced boxing on. "Sir Song, if I remember correctly, you are a civil servant. Do you like to wield swords and sticks?"

Cheng Youning looked at Song Ruhong's physique and didn't think he looked like a martial artist at all.

Song Ruhong smiled and said, "I am not good at martial arts, I just want to strengthen my body. Your Highness, I am visiting you today. I wonder if you have any advice for me."

"It's like this. My royal grandfather chose a teacher for me, Lord Shanglinling of the Song Mansion. I came here to become his disciple."

Cheng Youning's words sounded nice, but in fact he was extremely reluctant to come, but he had to come because he was being led and not allowed to move away, and was being forced to move backwards.

Thinking back on it later, I would have been better off accepting this teacher at that time. Entering the palace would not only be a waste of time, but would also bring me the trouble of going to the teacher's house to become his disciple.

Song Ruhong simply couldn't believe his son. His son had just said that the prince went to the emperor because he didn't want to be his disciple. How could he suddenly change his mind? "The prince is willing to take my son as his master?"

"Why would I say I don't want to?"

Song Ruhong was caught off guard. The prince's appearance was completely opposite to what he had predicted. He wondered how the prince changed his mind.

As things turned out, it seemed that good things had finally come to pass. He was overjoyed, as he no longer had to run to the emperor to plead for his son.

The depressing atmosphere in the yard just now disappeared in an instant, and Song Ruhong quickly invited Cheng Youning into the house.

In the hall, Cheng Youning raised his hand and asked the servants to take out the gifts they had brought as apprenticeship gifts, which included a bag of red beans, red dates, longans, lotus seeds, a bundle of celery and a piece of bacon. These were the current gifts as apprenticeship gifts.

Then Cheng Youning lifted up his robe and knelt on the ground, "Sir, please accept my greetings."

Cheng Youning kowtowed three times to Song Tingzhi respectfully and piously, and then offered him tea to complete the ceremony.

Song Tingzhi had mixed emotions. How come in just over an hour, this child changed his attitude from contempt and disgust towards him to respect and courtesy?

When he saw the imperial edict and learned that he would be the prince's teacher, he was excited but also worried and struggling.

He was happy that he was about to make a name for himself. As long as he could become the prince's teacher, he would be one step closer to the center of the imperial court. He dreamed for countless days and nights that he could be like his father, like those who could participate in court affairs, give advice to the emperor and realize his ideals and revenge.

For a moment, his joy had covered up the hidden worry in his heart.

From the day when Fengqi declared himself the crown prince, it had become a story that was passed down among the people.

The emperor had no son, so he chose a humble, studious and virtuous child from the royal family to be the crown prince. In fact, this person was the only child in the Wan family, so there was no other choice.

This person is not very old, but there are many rumors about him. It is hard to say whether he is humble and eager to learn, but he must be braver than ordinary people.

I heard that the prince liked to cause trouble for his parents when he was very young. Now that he is appointed as the crown prince, he is still not honest, and the troubles he causes are bigger than each other. However, there are always people who plead for him. I heard that his father's friend, such an upright person as Yan Qilian, has pleaded for the prince. It seems that the Wan family is really pitifully small!

But how can one learn well from such an undisciplined person?

It is impossible to go from despising a person to respecting him so quickly. Song Tingzhi thought that this was all an illusion. It must be as the prince's biological mother said, that the prince went to the palace to file a complaint but failed and was punished instead. He was forced to come here under pressure from the emperor to pay him the tribute.

Cheng Youning had already drunk half a cup of tea, but Song Tingzhi was still daydreaming. Cheng Youning coughed lightly, but Song Tingzhi didn't respond. Cheng Youning began to wonder, could this guy be slow in reaction? How could he be taught this lesson?

Song Ruhong also noticed something was wrong with his son. Just now, his son went to the Prince's Mansion and shouted that he wanted to resign as if he was stimulated. Now that he has accepted the Prince as a student, his son should not have the idea of resigning again!

Song Ruhong is also a man of integrity, but he doesn't want his son to take any detours. With the position of Crown Prince's Guardian, he will have no worries about making a name for himself in the future.

The prince is young, but he does things that are beyond the scope of a nine-year-old child. Not only is he tall and strong with good looks, but his eyes also reveal a wisdom that does not match his age.

People like the prince, as long as someone guides him onto the right path, he will surely become a great man in the future. Otherwise, if this person takes the wrong path, he will surely be a disaster for thousands of years.

Cheng Youning had no idea what the father and son were thinking. He was waiting to go to class. After class, he could go home and lie down to continue healing his butt.

Looking at the woman peeking at him from the door, Cheng Youning asked, "Are those all Lord Song's family members?"

"She is my concubine."

This surprised Cheng Youning. "Your Highness, I thought that was your daughter, a new one? She looks like she is only in her teens!"

Song Ruhong blushed, "Your Highness, it was the Madam who gave it to me."

Cheng Youning glanced at the dignified and decent Mrs. Song who was sitting next to Song Ruhong. The corners of his mouth were raised so high that he couldn't suppress it. Is there such a sensible lady? Could it be that Lord Song wanted to take a concubine and Mrs. Song had no choice but to do so?

Fearing that Cheng Youning would not believe it, Madam Song explained: "Your Highness, this is what I want to say. Our Song family is small, and I hope to give you a few concubines to expand our Song family!"

Cheng Youning despised them in his heart, but he did not show it on his face. He took a concubine so he could take a concubine. What was the point of saying that the family was small? No matter how small the family was, it could not be smaller than that of their Wan family. He and his father were both only sons, and their Wan family placed the task of continuing the family line on him.

Cheng Youning smiled and praised insincerely, "Mrs. Song really knows the big picture."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince has given you too much praise."

"How many concubines have you given to Master Song?"

Facing the prince's questioning, Madam Song held up four fingers, looking a little embarrassed. She didn't know why the prince asked this, "Fourth room."