novelSusiti Chapter 168 I, Cui Yan, will become a great Confucian scholar sooner or later.
Chapter 168 I, Cui Yan, will become a great Confucian scholar sooner or later.
Chapter 170 I, Cui Yan, will become a great Confucian scholar sooner or later.
"Don't look at me. This matter is Madam's decision. How could a mere young man like me make such a decision? If you have any objections, go directly to Madam."
Without a second thought, Liu Hong shifted the blame onto Madam Wu.
Upon hearing this, Cui Yan grumbled and rolled her eyes in annoyance, once again taking Liu Hong's shamelessness to a whole new level.
About it.
How could he really go looking for Ms. Wu?
That's a joke.
A hint of envy and dissatisfaction flashed in Cui Yan's eyes as he went straight to Liu Hong and asked, "Why don't you let Xuande become my disciple?"
I also lack a successor to carry on my legacy.
"Isn't that right, Bo?"
Liu Hong didn't even look up, continuing with his official duties, and gave a casual reply.
"Bo Cai certainly qualifies, but how could Bo Cai alone have mastered the strengths of so many schools of thought, let alone all the knowledge and skills I possess?"
Cui Yan suddenly stood up proudly, his face revealing the demeanor of a dignified Confucian scholar.
Unfortunately, Liu Hong cast a questioning look at him: "Are you a great Confucian scholar?"
It should be known that Mr. Lu Zhi was as famous as Duke Zheng Xuan, and held a transcendent position in the Han Dynasty. He was highly sought after by people outside the clan.
"You, Cui Yan, a member of the Cui family of Qinghe, certainly have such a large appetite."
Liu Hong's feigned smile nearly drove Cui Yan to his death with rage.
His chest heaved, and he was unusually angry. He had lost his usual composure and composure, and it was as if he wanted to fight Liu Hong for three hundred rounds: "What's wrong with being a great scholar?"
Are great Confucian scholars really that great?
Sooner or later, I, Cui Yan, will surely become a great Confucian scholar of the entire Han Dynasty.
"I know, I know."
Liu Hong waved his hand dismissively, "Then we'll wait until our Master Cui becomes a great Confucian scholar, and then let Xuande's child become your student. That will satisfy you, and it won't be unfair to the Cui family of Qinghe."
Liu Hong's promise made Cui Yan feel a little better, but she still couldn't help feeling resentful even after leaving the study.
Even after discussing official business, he still seemed to be preoccupied with this matter.
"Sooner or later, I, Cui Yan, will not only become a great Confucian scholar, but I will become the greatest Confucian scholar, and my name will be thoroughly recorded in history. No one can stop me."
"Hahaha, still as petty as ever."
Inside the armchair, Liu Hong shook his head and chuckled.
However, I don't find it inappropriate. On the contrary, this makes Cui Yan even more trustworthy.
A person who has absolutely no minor flaws.
He was neither greedy for power, nor for lust, nor for wealth; he was just like Yue Fei of later generations.
If such a minister is truly loyal, even the emperor will find it hard to sleep at night; but if he has even the slightest disloyalty, and also holds great power...
If Liu Hong were Zhao Gou, then Yue Fei would also have to die.
Any emperor would be suspicious of such a minister.
That's how history is; even if it happens a hundred times over, what's meant to happen will still happen.
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"I won't marry him, I won't marry him. Why do I have to marry that Liu Bei?"
"Among the dignified Yuan family, is it not true that I, Yuan Yanran, cannot marry the one I love?"
When Yuan Yanran arrived in Luoyang, the imperial city, and entered the Yuan residence, she suddenly heard that her parents and matchmakers had arranged a marriage for her.
Having just passed her coming-of-age ceremony and about to get married, her face was blank, and then she had this reaction.
Her father held a high position within the Yuan clan, serving as one of the Nine Ministers in the imperial court. He was also closely associated with Yuan Wei, the Grand Tutor, and was from his lineage. That's why they brought out Yuan Yanran's portrait.
She wasn't the only one who brought it out back then.
However, since Liu Bei chose her, he thought she had a kind and innocent appearance, unlike the arrogance of typical noblewomen, and even a bit of a naive charm, making her easy to get along with. So he decided to settle down with her, but he never expected things to turn out this way.
At this moment, in this inner courtyard, Yuan Wei sat on a vermilion armchair.
His face was ashen, his eyes were filled with anger, and he looked extremely intimidating.
To her left is Yuan Yanran's father, Yuan Liang.
"Do you know how much effort the entire Yuan family put into this marriage?"
Do you know whether the Yuan family's position in the court and in the Han Dynasty is now precarious or can only be further improved?
Do you know what trouble my Yuan family will face if we dare to break off this engagement?
"Does every child in the world not understand these important matters? Now even you are openly defying the entire clan?"
Yuan Wei is the head of the Yuan family in the modern era.
He is extremely intolerant of even the slightest imperfection.
If it were a trivial matter, it wouldn't matter, but for the entire Yuan family, it was a matter of life and death.
Yuan Liang lowered his head in shame. He understood the situation, but his love for his daughter forced him to come here.
"Take your daughter downstairs. If there's a next time, do you really think you can let this go so easily unless it concerns the important cooperation between our two families?"
"If you dare to come again, even if it means offending the Liu family and that great general, you two will no longer be allowed to stay in the Yuan family. You will be removed from the family register, kicked out, and left to fend for yourselves."
Yuan Wei glared at him coldly, leaving Yuan Liang at a loss for words. Even Yuan Yanran widened her bright eyes and dared not speak nonsense anymore. She quickly stopped crying, no longer daring to throw her little tantrum.
After leaving Yuan Wei, Yuan Liang had nothing to say. He could only offer his daughter a few words of advice before reassuring her: "The family has already made up its mind about this matter. There is absolutely no room for discussion. Besides, it doesn't matter who a daughter marries. Marrying Liu Xuande is already a satisfactory outcome. There is no need to have any other thoughts."
"Understood, Father."
Yuan Yanran choked up, her body trembling slightly, and slowly spoke.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Liang sighed deeply and had nothing more to say.
after all.
He can't make decisions for the entire Yuan family; the issues involved are far too significant.
The scandal involving the Yuan family somehow managed to spread, and although it wasn't unknown to everyone, it still reached the ears of several prominent families.
After all, these clans all had spies planted in each other, so it was only natural that they knew about each other's affairs.
"Father, the opportunity has arrived."
Yang Xiu's eyes lit up. The gloom that had been weighing on his mind for the past few days finally cleared up today.
Inside the study, Yang Xiu neatly laid out the letter he had just received, finally allowing Yang Biao to see it in its entirety.