The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

"What's wrong?" Emperor Kangwu asked, amused. "Don't any of you ministers want to have a friendly spar with the Xu family?"

The ministers remained silent, unsure of what to say.

The current situation was completely different from what they had initially envisioned.

They don't know what the current trend is.

Someone glanced at Prince Rui and noticed that his expression remained unchanged, calm and composed.

These insightful people who should have been his helpers were now assigned to teaching and educating, yet he showed no emotional distress at losing such pillars of society.

Nobody gave them a hint, or even just a suggestion.

They are unsure what stance to take.

In the imperial court, let alone saying the wrong word, even a slightly off expression could lead to utter ruin.

In this unclear situation... it's so tough for them!

Grand Secretary Zhang glanced at it, and was about to speak when he heard Qi Zhiyu scoff, "Grandfather, what's this sparring?"

"Come, Chief Xu, tell us about your insights from your years of studying, so we can share what we have to say."

"Yes," Chief Xu immediately bowed and replied.

Everyone was filled with unease.

Judging from this, the Xu family is still working for Prince Rui.

Otherwise, the princess wouldn't have stepped forward.

Since he's one of Prince Rui's men... he's going to teach and educate people in various places?

Isn't this a huge waste of talent?

Grand Secretary Zhang naturally saw all the expressions on everyone's faces. He could only sigh inwardly, "Prince Rui really knows how to play this game."

Teaching and nurturing... it's about cultivating the next generation, and the generation after that...

If so many people are trained from childhood, how can their loyalty compare to that of those who obtain official titles through their own examinations?

The Xu family was like a net cast out by the Prince Rui's mansion, catching usable fish and nurturing them slowly.

Going out to fish in the ocean and catching fish in your own net... can they be the same thing?

Who says one's power must be tied to the imperial court?

Prince Rui's mansion is playing a very big game.

Grand Secretary Zhang understood this in his heart, but of course he wouldn't say it aloud. He listened quietly to what insights Chief Xu might have.

Let's see if the Xu family is truly capable or just all talk.

It must be said that the Xu family does have real talent; accumulated over generations, they do indeed have unique insights into many issues.

Gradually, some of the civil officials in the court couldn't contain themselves and began discussing the matter with the Xu family.

As more and more people joined, various ideas collided, resulting in quite a few new approaches.

Grand Secretary Zhang was also engrossed in listening, but fortunately, he wasn't led astray.

In the brief moment of reflection, he caught a glimpse of the relaxed Qi Zhiyu out of the corner of his eye, and he snapped back to reality.

He looked closely and saw the princess watching the heated debate in the arena with a half-smile. The profound meaning behind that smile made him feel a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

Why is it that so many family members are here to display their knowledge and insights?

Just to get everyone involved in the debate.

The princess is judging their stance and thoughts based on their words... Grand Secretary Zhang swallowed hard.

Is the princess selecting those who are useful and those who need to be eliminated?

Princess, at such a young age... this is terrifying.

Grand Secretary Zhang turned his stiff neck and looked at Emperor Kangwu.

When he looked at it, he saw nothing but helplessness.

Look at their Emperor, he's looking at Princess Chen'an with such pride.

His Majesty knows the princess's thoughts and supports them. Wait a minute... A thought popped into Grand Secretary Zhang's mind, which made him feel a chill run down his spine.

Could it be that the princess came up with the idea of ​​having members of the Xu family teach and educate people?

It should be understood that openly cultivating one's own power is a major taboo for a prince.

The princess mentioned it to His Majesty, and His Majesty actually agreed.

It's probably not possible to achieve this just by relying on His Majesty's high regard for Prince Rui. So, what exactly did the princess do?

Various thoughts flashed through Zhang Gelao's mind, but this did not stop him from continuing to observe the reactions of the Xu family and the others.

A debate gave the court officials a better understanding of the Xu family.

The Xu family truly has a rich history and profound cultural heritage.

At the same time, all the civil and military officials had the same thought: it was a waste to send a member of the Xu family to be a schoolteacher.

If they were in the imperial court, they would surely achieve great things.

"Your Majesty," Zhou Lizhen stepped forward and bowed, "the Xu family members are so learned that they should be given important positions. Sending them to teach in various places... is truly a waste of their talents."

Qi Zhiyu looked over and saw Zhou Lizhen... Zhou Ruobai's father, who sold his son for personal gain.

He really put in a lot of effort for the King of Wu.

Indeed, the King of Wu transferred him back to the capital, and the entanglement of interests between them... Zhou Lizhen must have been driven to despair.

This is clearly an attempt to place members of the Xu family in the imperial court, paving the way for the King of Wu.

"Lord Zhou...do you think there's a problem with my grandfather's decision?" Qi Zhiyu looked at Zhou Lizhen with a smile in her eyes.

Zhou Lizhen naturally knew how difficult Qi Zhiyu was to deal with, but given the current situation, he had no choice but to fight!

"Princess, I had no such intention," Zhou Lizhen hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise. This action naturally has its own plans."

"Knowing that my imperial grandfather has plans, why are you still talking nonsense?" Qi Zhiyu's eyes turned cold as she rebuked him.

"So many people are silent, but you're the only one who can talk? What, just transferred back to Beijing and can't find a chance to prove yourself, so you're trying to make your presence known here?"

"Princess." Zhou Lizhen hated Qi Zhiyu to death.

It's all her fault, she ruined his plans!

Originally, he could have used Zhou Ruobai to ruin Qi Zhiyu and thus gain the favor of the King of Wu, but she ruined everything.

Now, she's still so arrogant. Does she really think that no one can see through her motives?

"Are you trying to force me?" Zhou Lizhen gritted his teeth, staring intently into Qi Zhiyu's eyes, as if he had been driven to a dead end.

Qi Zhiyu scoffed: "Force you?"

"Are you worthy?"

Zhou Lizhen choked, took a deep breath, then looked intently at Qi Zhiyu before kneeling before Emperor Kangwu: "Your Majesty, I... must risk my life to offer my remonstrance!"

Emperor Kangwu looked at him without speaking, while Qi Zhiyu scoffed, "Risking your life to remonstrate? If you had any more guts, you would have remonstrated to the death."

Zhou Li's mind went blank with anger. Couldn't she just shut up?

If she doesn't speak, no one will think she's mute!

"Your Majesty," Zhou Lizhen said mournfully.

"It seems he doesn't want to die for his cause," Qi Zhiyu sighed regretfully.

The people inside the hall: "..."

What exactly is Princess Chen'an regretting?

"Speak," Emperor Kangwu said.

Zhou Lizhen said loudly, "Your Majesty, you just said that sending members of the Xu family to teach in various places was the Princess's idea."

Everyone just heard it; His Majesty can't deny it even if he wants to.

Emperor Kangwu nodded: "Hmm."

"Your Majesty, with the Xu family's scholarship, they will surely cultivate a group of people who will pass the imperial examinations. If all of those people become officials... Prince Rui's ambition will be blatantly exposed!" Zhou Lizhen loudly and indignantly denounced.