jdhmnovel Chapter 1480 Resignation
Chapter 1480 Resignation
Cheng Feng also stood up, and he said tactfully: "I think it's time for me to go back. I'll come back tomorrow morning."
Wan Lianxing stopped the young couple who were about to run away. He was not a monster, so why were these two so afraid of him?
"You two have something to tell me, why are you in such a hurry to leave? It just so happens that my uncle is free right now, so why don't you stay and talk to him?"
Cheng Feng said, "Uncle, I'm afraid that if the city gate catches fire, the innocent people will be affected. Since you and your grandson have something to discuss, Shang Xi and I won't disturb you here."
Shang Xi nodded repeatedly, agreeing, "Yes, you two, the grandparents, can discuss the matter. We won't disturb you."
"Oh, that's not true. This child is not yours. Although he was adopted by me, you can't erase the fact that you are his biological parents. Your son has grown up. Don't you want to hear why Song Tingzhi resigned? Don't you want to hear Cheng Youning distort the facts and disrespect his elders?"
Cheng Feng rubbed his face. He was just unlucky. He knew that he couldn't enter the palace with Cheng Youning. It was uncertain whether the task could be accomplished or not, and he would probably be scolded.
He had no choice but to pull Shang Xi back to sit in their original place. It seemed that he could not escape today. However, no matter how angry his uncle was, he would not eat them alive. At most, he would be scolded and beaten. He had long legs and could run fast, so even if he was beaten, he might not be defeated.
However, the reckless Cheng Youning was on the verge of committing suicide. He pretended to be grinding for Wan Lianxing and urged him, "Grandpa, I am not disrespectful to my elders. Even if you give me ten times the courage, I would not do anything to betray my teacher and ancestors. I understand Mr. Song Tingzhi. He wants to resign as the Prince's Grand Tutor, and I don't blame him."
The reason why Song Tingzhi resigned from his official position was because Cheng Youning was angry, but when the words came out of Cheng Youning's mouth, it turned black into white.
When Wan Lianxing heard this, he was surprised that the child not only didn't admit his mistake but also turned the tables on others. So he asked, "Is this how grandpa usually teaches you?"
"Yes, my grandson was taught by my grandfather."
These words were like thunderclaps from a clear sky. Wan Lianxing pointed at his chest, his blood boiling. "Did your little grandfather teach you everything you did?"
"Yes, Grandfather has always taught me personally. All of my knowledge and conduct are from Grandfather. I sympathize with Song Tingzhi, and I believe Grandfather sympathizes with Song Tingzhi even more. Song Tingzhi is a cripple, and he has to accompany me to the wilderness to reclaim wasteland in the hot weather. Although he doesn't do as much work as me, he is not idle at the end of the day. He doesn't work as hard as me, but he sweats as much as me. Grandfather, you know that he is a gentleman and not good at swinging a hoe. Mainly, he is a cripple, and it is very hard for him to do farm work. Grandfather, please feel sorry for him and let him resign from the post of Prince Taibao. He is slow to speak and can't teach me well. But let him be the Forest Magistrate, a small official who can do well or not. He is just in charge of the supply of fruits and vegetables and the storage of ice. In my opinion, it doesn't matter if this official position is abolished. It doesn't matter who does it. They are all useless anyway."
Just these words were really asking for a beating. It sounded as if Cheng Youning was thinking about Song Tingzhi in everything. However, everyone present heard the hidden meaning. What Cheng Youning was saying was that Song Tingzhi was useless.
"Oh? Your Highness is saying that the position of Shanglinling is dispensable and should be abolished."
Cheng Youning had sweated profusely from his busy schedule in just a few moments. He casually wiped his forehead with his not-so-clean hands and began to speak boldly, "I've been begging for the founding of a country for several years, and I haven't even seen a piece of ice. What does ice look like? Isn't ice said to cool down and relieve summer heat? Why can't the Sinong Temple deliver ice every year?"
They are royal family members and hold the power of life and death over the world, but they still have no ice to use in this hot Fengqi. This is not the problem of Sinong Temple, because Fengqi does not freeze in winter. If they want to store ice, they have to go to Dalang to buy ice. Dalang and Fengqi have been at war for many years, and various passes have been blocked for a long time, making it impossible for Fengqi to buy and store ice.
"According to what the Crown Prince said, I should have Song Tingzhi resign from the post of Shanglin Ling. After all, Shanglin Ling is an unnecessary and idle position."
Cheng Youning blinked, feeling something was wrong. He didn't think he had said anything wrong, nor did he discover the hidden meaning behind his grandfather's words. "In my opinion, it's better not to abolish the position of Shanglinling for the time being. If Shanglinling is abolished, where will Song Tingzhi be able to serve as an official?"
"If he can't be the Shanglin Ling, then let him continue to be the Prince's Guardian. I've noticed that the Prince has gotten stronger these past two days."
"How is that possible? My arms are sore and my hands are covered in blisters. I'd better ask Song Tingzhi to resign from his position as the Crown Prince's Guardian. He has a strong desire for revenge. He doesn't teach his grandson anything except enslaving him. He doesn't even bother to talk to him. I think he has no real talent and is not capable of teaching this prince."
"How dare you! The son of a third-rank official, so well-educated and knowledgeable, how could you not teach a nine-year-old kid like you?"
Cheng Youning wasn't frightened by Wan Lianxing's scolding. Instead, he laughed. "Hehehe, little grandpa, you haven't even met this guy. What you've heard are just rumors. He's very sullen and very frugal with words. In two days, he hasn't taught me a single word. Let me tell you, this guy has a hard heart. There were refugees everywhere outside the city gate, but he pretended not to see them. My parents were giving out porridge there, but he shook his head and sighed in disapproval."
Wan Lianxing frowned, "Is this really true?"
"Of course, how could my grandson possibly slander the gentleman's character? He is not only aloof and arrogant, but the most terrifying thing is his callous and cold nature. If you don't believe me, you can ask my parents to see if everything I say is true. If there is even a single lie, I will punish them according to the family rules."
Looking at the blood bubble on Cheng Youning's hand, Wan Lianxing finally felt pity. He originally wanted to ask the family law to punish him, but he was afraid that the child would not be able to bear it. If something bad happened, he would definitely regret it. "Prince, return to Ningxin Palace and reflect on your mistakes."
"Grandpa, my grandson has done nothing wrong!"
Cheng Youning believed he had done nothing wrong and had performed exceptionally well over the past two days. Even if he didn't receive any rewards or praise from his grandfather, he shouldn't have to face the wall! He had initially shown disrespect to Song Tingshi, but he quickly went to pay his respects to Song Tingzhi. He'd pulled back in time, so why was he punished now?
"Prince, respecting teachers should be ingrained in your bones. You shouldn't be like this, angering your teacher so much that he resigned in just two days."