manynovel Chapter 271: Hiring You as an Aide, the Art of Talking
Chapter 271: Hiring You as an Aide, the Art of Talking
"Since Young Master Jiang is a fellow traveler, I will get straight to the point. I invited Young Master Jiang to come here because I really want to make friends with him.
I have always admired talented people. Yesterday I read your article. It was meaningful and well-reasoned, not just boastful. I really appreciated it. "
Jiang Youzhen then noticed that the Fourth Prince had been calling himself "I", which seemed to indicate that he was sincere. Unfortunately, she was not naive, and how could he expect her to surrender with just this little sincerity?
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. It is my honor to be appreciated by Your Highness." Jiang Youzhen said carefully.
The Fourth Prince's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this. "In fact, I also like to do practical things. I always despise those who talk big."
"Your Highness is kindhearted and cares about the people. Your Majesty shares His Majesty's concerns, and everyone can see it."
Just praise her, there is no way she will agree now anyway.
"No, you are all capable. I am inferior to you in many ways."
The fourth prince shook his head, "After this county exam, Young Master Jiang should go to the prefectural school to study, right? I wonder if he will take part in the provincial exam next year?"
"It's not confirmed yet. I know I have some shortcomings and I still need to improve a lot."
The Fourth Prince and Tong Huaian exchanged a glance. After he paused for a moment, he said, "In fact, I think that with Young Master Jiang's ability, it is not too hasty for him to take the provincial examination next year. However, it takes ten years to sharpen a sword. Young Master Jiang wants to polish his basics and be more cautious."
Jiang Youzhen complained in his heart that smart people like to beat around the bush when talking. On this topic, it is better to get straight to the point than to beat around the bush.
"The students participating in the provincial examination are all the best among their peers, or they are seniors with great learning. I dare not be arrogant, and I will definitely give my all as long as I take part in the examination." Jiang Youzhen was very humble and modest.
"Since Master Jiang has not yet decided, what are your plans before the provincial examination?"
Jiang Youzhen was a little puzzled. He had just said that he wanted to go to the provincial school to study. Why did the Fourth Prince ask such a strange question?
"That means studying hard and making progress."
"Mr. Jiang, you don't know." The Fourth Prince laughed and shook his head.
"The provincial and metropolitan examinations focus more on current affairs. Mr. Jiang is oblivious to what is happening outside the window, and you are in a remote place. The court is changing rapidly, and you may find it difficult to get information about current affairs.
Why don't I hire Master Jiang as my staff member during this period of time? Then he can know the affairs of the court. He doesn't need to work hard. He just needs to give some advice occasionally."
What does that mean? Asking myself to be his staff? Jiang Youzhen didn't expect the Fourth Prince to have such an idea.
"But I usually study in the capital, and you have lived in the capital for a long time. Even if Your Highness gives me some face, by the time the news from the capital reaches the capital, I am afraid it will be too late."
Jiang Youzhen didn't understand. They rarely even saw each other, so how could they discuss current affairs?
Important events in the imperial court could be overturned overnight. By the time they reached the capital, they were already outdated news.
Even if you have thirty strategies, distant water cannot put out a nearby fire!
"You don't need to worry about this, my lord. I have my own way. Are you willing?"
Jiang Youzhen was almost shaking his head like a rattle. What did he mean by "willing"? Did you think he was proposing to her? She didn't want to.
"I am flattered to be valued so highly by Your Highness. But I am just a farmer with little knowledge, so I'd better not hinder Your Highness's important affairs. If I really become your staff, I would be unworthy of it."
The Fourth Prince's face froze slightly. He had moved many people. Even in the enemy camp, they would have had a brief hesitation and heartbeat. Jiang Youzhen was the first one who was unmoved and decisive.
"Well! The young man probably wants to focus all his energy on the imperial examination and dares not be distracted." Tong Huaian was afraid that Jiang Youzhen's upright character would offend the Fourth Prince, so he quickly spoke up to defend him.
The Fourth Prince took a deep breath, knowing that too much is as bad as too little, so he had to proceed slowly.
"Your Highness! The second prince is here." A servant hurriedly ran outside the study and said.
The Fourth Prince was immediately surprised, but then he thought of something and immediately turned his eyes to Jiang Youzhen.
At the same time, Tong Huaian also looked at Jiang Youzhen, with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes.
What is the purpose of the second prince coming here at this time? It is self-evident.
Jiang Youzhen's heart skipped a beat. What was the Second Prince doing here? Could it really be for her? But she knew that it was impossible.
"Your Highness, do you want to see me or not?"
"What's the matter? My brother hasn't recovered yet, so it's inconvenient for him to meet guests? I am his brother, and I care deeply about him. I can't come to visit him in time."
You hear the voice first, then you see the person. When the second prince's voice reached the study, his legs had already stepped into the study.
"Master?" The servant looked at the Fourth Prince helplessly. He really couldn't stop him! The Second Prince's status was precious, so he didn't dare to stop him!
"Step back! Second brother means well." The Fourth Prince smiled and then bowed to the Second Prince.
He lowered his head, his handsome face hidden in his wide sleeves, his expression dark and unclear.
If Zeyuan and the others hadn't been sent out to do something, would he have kept such trash around? He couldn't even stop a single person.
"I think Fourth Brother should be well now, right? Last time you were bedridden for two months, Father was very worried and gave you a lot of elixirs. I thought you didn't need any, but this is also a token of my concern."
The second prince turned around and took a brocade box from Zhou Hai's hand. "This is red ginseng tributed from the Kingdom of Li. I heard that it is effective for blood deficiency. I specially asked my father for it to replenish my junior brother's body."
This? Isn't this a blatant slap in the face? Jiang Youzhen was surprised that he was too lazy to even put on a show.
The fourth prince looked calm, "Thank you very much, second brother! Red ginseng is indeed a good tonic. Last year, I was fortunate enough to receive a plant from my father, and it has a miraculous effect after taking it as a tonic. However, my brother has an old illness, so he needs this red ginseng even more."
Watching the two of them exchanging sharp words, Jiang Youzhen wished he could grab a handful of melon seeds and sit beside them to watch the show.
Look! Only when the relationship is equal, the art of speaking will be fully displayed. I mocked you for not giving you a red ginseng when you were sick. You mocked me for eating it last year, but you still treasured it.
You are weak and need nourishment. You are weaker than me and need nourishment more.
The second prince smiled, "Then give it to my younger brother! He has been lying in bed for two months, I feel really bad for him."
From beginning to end, after the Second Prince came in, he never even gave Tong Huaian and Jiang Youzhen a glance, as if they were just unimportant passers-by, and he didn't even give them a glance.
The Fourth Prince just smiled, ordered someone to take it, and then thanked him.
"Why don't you quickly pay your respects? This is the Second Prince."
Jiang Youzhen quickly followed Tong Huaian and bowed deeply, "Tong Huaian and Jiang Youzhen pay their respects to the Second Prince."
Unexpectedly, the Second Prince snorted and sat at the top of the table. Turning around, he saw the painting on the Fourth Prince's desk that had not yet been framed, and he walked over and glanced at it casually.
"Fourth brother's painting is still so unique and his painting is very good."