During the previous dynasty, Mr. ng was invited by the emperor of the ti to co out of retirent and serve in the court, benefiting the common people. He initially entered the court with expectations, but soon he grew disappointed with the previous dynasty’s governnt. Due to one incident, he completely lost his faith in the court, and then he retired to the mountains. Since then, he has never returned to public life.
He dedicated himself entirely to scholarship, never concerning himself with mundane affairs. Over the years, he authored many books, which were beloved by scholars and students alike.
The books authored by Mr. ng, or the words he spoke, were regarded as a model by scholars across the land. Indeed, the books read by the princes were all annotated by Mr. ng.
Unfortunately, Mr. ng did not receive recognition from the previous dynasty’s court. Because of this, scholars and students across the land were very dissatisfied with the previous dynasty.
Mr. ng did not care about this matter, but other scholars were very concerned. They hoped that Mr. ng could receive recognition from the court.
Even though scholars everywhere viewed Mr. ng as a great scholar, without recognition from the court, his identity as a great scholar was not quite "legitimate."
The late Emperor personally invited Mr. ng to co out of retirent and restore the rites and music, but Mr. ng refused. The late Emperor did not bla him; instead, he issued a decree bestowing upon Mr. ng the title of "great scholar." As for the title of "Saint," Mr. ng could by no ans accept it; he felt that he was neither a saint nor qualified to be one.
Since then, Mr. ng has been a genuine and respectable great scholar.
Because of the event of bestowing the title of great scholar upon Mr. ng, the late Emperor was also praised by scholars throughout the land as a wise ruler.
"I wonder if Mr. ng will accept students this ti out of retirent?" the Crown Prince said, his gaze following the carriage carrying Mr. ng, "I wonder if I could beco Mr. ng’s student?"
Zhao Yao, hearing this, looked up in surprise at him: "Crown Prince Brother, you want to beco Mr. ng’s student." The tutors by his brother’s side were all n of great talent, though not as illustrious as Mr. ng, compared with others, they were not bad. If his brother wanted to beco a disciple of Mr. ng, he surely had other intentions.
"It would be my honor to be Mr. ng’s student," the Crown Prince said sincerely. "Mr. ng is imnsely knowledgeable, and learning even a little by his side would benefit for a lifeti."
The Eighth Prince interjected from the side, "Brother admires Mr. ng greatly."
Zhao Yao wondered in his heart: Is the Crown Prince Brother genuinely wanting to beco Mr. ng’s student to gain knowledge, or is it for reputation?
"Crown Prince Brother, you are so remarkable in your studies, surely Mr. ng would be willing to have you as a student." As if. Just because you are the Crown Prince, Mr. ng would not take you as a student.
"I’m just afraid Mr. ng would disdain that I’m the Crown Prince and be unwilling to accept as a student," the Crown Prince was quite self-aware.
The Eighth Prince consoled the Crown Prince, "Brother, haven’t you written an essay? You can first show it to Mr. ng. After reading your essay, Mr. ng will surely take you as a student."
Zhao Yao echoed the Eighth Prince’s words, flattering, "The Eighth Brother is right. Brother, with your remarkable essay writing, Mr. ng will certainly be astonished and eager to make you his student."
The Crown Prince was amused by Zhao Yao’s words: "My essays haven’t reached such astonishing heights."
The Eighth Prince said, "Brother, don’t belittle yourself. Your essays are praised by scholars across the land."
The Crown Prince felt more confident with the praise from the Eighth Prince and Zhao Yao.
"Then I’ll first send my essay to Mr. ng for him to take a look," the Crown Prince genuinely wanted to be Mr. ng’s student, to learn by his side. Besides that, he also had other motives; if he truly beca Mr. ng’s disciple, then scholars across the land would support him, thereby solidifying his position as Crown Prince, and Prince Dai would pose no threat to him. "If possible, I’d like to visit Mr. ng. Even if I cannot beco his student, speaking with him would be good."
The Eighth Prince suggested, "Brother, you can write a letter of introduction to Mr. ng in the guise of a student."
The Crown Prince thought for a mont and said, "Fine, I’ll write it when I return."
At this ti, ng Changce had already been received by Minister Li and taken to the Imperial College. The Crown Prince and Zhao Yao couldn’t follow them to the Imperial College.
The scholars who entered the capital with ng Changce were also not allowed to enter the Imperial College. Even if they could, there was no room to accommodate so many in the Imperial College.
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