The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

Li Chengqian stared blankly, seemingly unable to believe what he had just heard.

The so-called punishment... is to bring some pastries for your husband next time?

Is it that simple?

Li Chengqian found it hard to believe.

Scenes of my past mistakes flashed before my eyes.

Li Shimin was always strict with him, and he always hired the best tutors. Because he was the eldest son, he had high expectations for him regardless of the tutor.

If you make a mistake, being punished by copying a book is considered lenient; sometimes, being beaten is not out of the question.

Moreover, if he is punished by his teacher, his mother, Empress Zhangsun, will only feel sorry for him, but will not complain about his teacher.

Furthermore, scholars in this era not only had to read books, but also had to learn the Six Arts of a Gentleman from a young age.

So don't underestimate Li Chengqian just because he's young; he's suffered quite a bit.

"What? You don't want to?" Chen Huai'an asked with a smile.

"No..." Li Chengqian instinctively wanted to deny it, but unexpectedly, Chen Huai'an patted his little shoulder and said slyly:

"Little one, I know that with your status, you're probably under strict control most of the time. How about this, next time you make some pastries, we'll share them, fifty-fifty."

"How is it?"

Li Chengqian blinked, nodded in agreement, and then asked, "Sir, were those pastries really that delicious?"

"certainly."

"What exactly does it taste like?"

"You'll know when you take me to try it next time."

Li Chengqian: "..."

"Sir, is this correct?" he said speechlessly.

What do you mean, "I'll show you when I take you to try it"?

"What's wrong with that?" Chen Huai'an said matter-of-factly. "This is your home now, so those pastries are yours."

"Of course you'd take me to try it!"

Li Chengqian hesitated for a moment, then finally managed to say, "Sir, why do I feel like you're a bit unreliable?"

"You doubt me?" Chen Huai'an glared.

Li Chengqian: "...I wouldn't dare."

"You still don't dare?" Chen Huai'an continued to glare at him. "Why wouldn't you dare?"

Li Chengqian was taken aback: "How could I possibly be wrong?"

What kind of logic is that?

Chen Huai'an said disdainfully, "You are now the eldest son of His Highness the Crown Prince. When your father ascends the throne, you will be the Crown Prince, truly second only to the emperor."

"Now you don't even dare to question me, do you think you're wrong?"

what?

Li Chengqian's mind went blank.

No?

Aren't you a gentleman?

Since ancient times, everyone has valued respecting teachers and valuing the way. As a prince, one should set an example. I have never heard of a prince questioning his teacher.

Or is it that he lacks experience?

Is the Crown Prince really that powerful?

Chen Huai'an said earnestly, "You are right to question me now, after all, I look too young, but it's okay, I understand you."

"Okay, let me ask you a question first: do you know a lot of second-generation rich kids?"

Li Chengqian nodded at first, then suddenly realized what he had said and denied it, saying, "Sir, I didn't question you."

"You have!"

"I don't!"

"You really do!"

"I really didn't!"

"I told you you do!!!"

Li Chengqian was completely numb: "Okay, I have it."

Chen Huai'an was pleased: "Look, you've admitted it yourself."

"Now answer my question: Do you know many second-generation rich kids?"

Li Chengqian was dejected, feeling that he shouldn't have come out today, and shouldn't have called out to Chen Huai'an out of curiosity.

But since things have come to this, we have no choice but to go along with this person.

What does "second-generation" mean?

"They are the sons of high-ranking officials and imperial relatives, such as your uncle Changsun Wuji's son Changsun Chong, and the sons of Cheng Yaojin, Du Ruhui, and others."

Li Chengqian said thoughtfully, "I know them all."

"How's the relationship?"

"Not bad, right?"

"Good!" Chen Huai'an was overjoyed. "You just questioned me, which proves that you have your own ideas and will not unconditionally obey me because of my status. I am very pleased."

"But you just questioned it, yet you won't admit it, which I don't like at all."

"Okay, once you get back, immediately try to contact your friends and ask them to come to Chongwen Hall in three days. Contact as many as you can, and it would be best if you could bring two older ones too, understand?"

Li Chengqian: "..."

"Understood, sir."

This time, he didn't refuse, and gave a sullen reply.

Li Chengqian didn't think much of it, assuming that Chen Huai'an planned to teach them as well.

This is not a big deal. After all, Li Shimin said after becoming the crown prince that these noble sons could come to the Hongwen Academy for instruction.

However, most of these noble sons were unwilling to come; those who were able to come were forced to come by their fathers.

"Good, Chengqian, I knew you were a good boy." Chen Huai'an had a look of admiration for a promising student.

Upon hearing this, Li Lizhi, who hadn't spoken yet, couldn't help but pout.

Just now I said that Li Chengqian was not a good boy.

Now they say he's a good kid.

How fickle this man's face is!

Chen Huai'an gave a final warning: "Don't forget what I said, or I'll tell your father."

Li Chengqian was completely speechless.

Now that things have come to this, how could I possibly forget?

"Chengqian remembers it all."

"Okay, I'll be going now. Remember not to take your sister with you."

Chen Huai'an was very satisfied and left leisurely.

"Brother, this gentleman..."

After Chen Huai'an left, Li Lizhi hesitated for a moment, then said tactfully, "He seems very carefree."

She actually wanted to say something inappropriate, but ultimately didn't say it.

How could a gentleman be so greedy as to let a seven or eight-year-old child make him pastries?

They even deliberately tried to scare them.

Li Chengqian watched Chen Huai'an's departing figure, somewhat puzzled: "He is indeed quite different. He doesn't seem as strict as the previous teachers... He gives people a very comfortable feeling."

"I couldn't tell how knowledgeable he was, but I felt he liked to tease children and also liked to scare me."

Isn't that still improper?

Li Lizhi secretly grumbled to herself, but secretly felt fortunate.

Fortunately, they didn't have to learn from this very young man; they were all about to become princesses and would be taught by female officials.

"Brother, what do you think of this gentleman?" Li Lizhi asked, tilting her head.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian did not answer immediately. The image of Chen Huai'an squatting down and looking at him at eye level involuntarily flashed through his mind.

There was no harshness, no expectations, and no blame.

Only the gentle warmth of the spring sun.

He received instruction from many teachers, including scholars, high-ranking officials, and even great Confucian scholars.

However, no one has ever been willing to squat down and talk to him at eye level.

"......"