Chapter 120: Want to See Me? Let Him Come Over!
“Did he really say that?”
Master Xun, who had been waiting for news at the Han Fei residence for half a day, suddenly raised his head sharply after hearing Han Fei’s words.
His already dark face became even darker in an instant.
Gloomy, like the gathering storm clouds before a tempest.
He sent Han Fei to find that blind man.
The person was found, but after hearing it, he showed no intention of coming over.
Instead, he wanted him to go meet him!
Who was Master Xun!
He was the highest-ranked Confucian scholar of the present generation!
His disciples and grand-disciples were spread throughout the Seven Countries!
Coming all the way from the distant country of Qin was already a sign of how seriously he took this matter, and now, wanting to meet this inventor, the other party actually asked him to come personally!
Li Mo doesn’t care if you’re a great scholar or a lesser one!
You may be great, but are you greater than Mingzhu? Greater than Sister Zi?
I’m not interested in you, great scholar!
You need to understand, I’m not asking you for help.
It’s you who needs something from me!
No matter your status, when seeking help, there should be a sense of humility.
Dream on if you think I’ll come licking your boots.
In later generations, Liu Bei went to visit Zhuge Liang three times at his thatched cottage.
I’m not comparing myself to Kongming, but at least you need to understand the dynamics of asking and being asked.
“Good lad, so stubborn!”
Master Xun threw down the book in his hand, his beard trembling with anger.
“Master, what should we do now?”
“This man has a stubborn temperament; if he says he won’t come… then he probably won’t.”
Han Fei said with a look of embarrassment.
Li Mo has a stubborn temperament, and his teacher’s temperament is even more stubborn.
To put it bluntly, he’s like a rock in a latrine, not only hard in temperament but also foul!
Sure enough, after hearing this, Master Xun snorted coldly.
“Hmph, not even the Queen Dowager of Qin has ever been so haughty with me!”
Han Fei looked troubled. “Indeed, Master’s status is noble.”
But suddenly, he changed his tone. “But this matter concerns the future development of our Confucian school. Without Master’s approval, the printing technique may…”
Master Xun immediately glared at him and said solemnly, “Are you suggesting that I go see him?”
“No no no, what I mean is, can’t we find a compromise?”
Han Fei waved his hands repeatedly and continued, “For example, where can you two meet? What do you think about that?”
“No way!”
Li Mo in the courtyard shook his head upon hearing Han Fei’s second attempt to convey the message.
“It’s not that I won’t give you face.”
“But your master needs to understand one thing.”
“This matter concerns whether Confucianism can prosper. If he can’t even let go of this bit of status, it only shows that the fate of Confucianism is not as important to him as his own face.”
You have a temper, and I don’t?
If you want movable type printing, then come over yourself!
I don’t need your Confucian copying fees; don’t act all high and mighty with me.
True, Liu Sha needs money, but it’s already up and running, and it’s not lacking your trifles.
If push comes to shove, I’ll go back and claim the inheritance left by my father-in-law.
With that much money, I could flood your little Confucian estate, believe it or not?
Han Fei scratched his head, then reluctantly went back to report to Master Xun.
Upon hearing this, Master Xun’s beard trembled with anger again.
“Nonsense! It’s simply absurd!”
“If I didn’t value the rise and fall of Confucianism, would I have come all the way from the state of Qin?”
“This lad is quite eloquent in spouting nonsense!”
Han Fei stood by, neither advising nor not advising.
He thought it might be better if these two didn’t meet after all.
Who knows, they might end up fighting after just a few words!
But he was curious nonetheless.
With Li Mo’s skills, who would come out on top in a confrontation with Master Xun?
“Master, what should we do now?”
Han Fei couldn’t make up his mind.
After all, neither of these two would listen to him, nor did he have the authority to dictate their actions.
At most, he could try to mediate.
But now that both parties were unwilling to listen, he felt powerless in the middle.
Until dusk, when he was still looking troubled while handling affairs in the palace, he was spotted by Hong Liang passing by.
Hong Liang lifted her skirt and hurried up to him, saying, “Royal Brother, Royal Brother.”
Han Fei, lost in thought, apparently didn’t hear her call.
Hong Liang ran directly over, jumped on his back, and began to scratch his head vigorously.
“Hey, who’s that? Who’s that?”
Han Fei couldn’t turn his head left or right, so he could only spin around like a headless fly.
Hong Liang messed up his hair bun and grumbled angrily, “Ignoring people, ignoring people!”
“Hey, Hong Liang, who dares to be so rude in the palace? Get down quickly, what’s the meaning of this?”
Who dares to jump on the Ninth Prince’s back and scratch his head? Look around the entire Empire of Han. No, look around all Seven Countries. Only Hong Liang would do such a thing!
“Why did you ignore me when I called you for so long?”
Hong Liang lifted her round chin, looking like she was in the right.
Han Fei adjusted his hair bun and said helplessly, “Yes, yes, it’s my fault, alright?”
Hong Liang immediately squinted her bright eyes triumphantly. “That’s more like it. But Royal Brother, you seem so absent-minded, what are you thinking about so deeply?”
Suddenly, she sneaked up to Han Fei with a mischievous smile and said, “Are you trying to find a sister-in-law for me?”
Han Fei blushed at her teasing remark.
Using Master Xun’s admonishment, he educated Hong Liang, saying, “I’ve told you not to hang out with that mischievous kid Zifang. Look at how quickly you’ve picked up his habits, even daring to make jokes with your Royal Brother.”
Hong Liang sneered and rolled her eyes, looking proud. “Him? I’m just as good as him.”
“Come on, tell me, what are you thinking about so deeply?”
Han Fei pushed away her little head as she leaned in again, then said, “My master went to my residence and wants to see Mr. Li Mo.”
Hong Liang blinked her eyes and looked at him. “Your master? That old man with the black face?”
Han Fei’s face darkened, and he gave her a light tap on the head.
“Master is a great scholar; you shouldn’t speak of him so disrespectfully.”
Hong Liang shrunk her head and muttered while covering her head, “I’m just a little girl, can’t I even mention a black face?”
Han Fei raised his hand as if to strike, but Hong Liang quickly grabbed his arm.
Smartly changing the subject, she said, “Why does he want to see Sir? Just let him see; Sir isn’t someone who can’t be seen.”
Han Fei sighed deeply. “If only it were that simple.”
He recounted the difficulty once again, shaking his head and adding, “Now neither of them is willing to budge, it’s really difficult being caught in the middle.”
Hong Liang, with a serious expression, pondered while resting her chin on her hand.
After circling around Han Fei a few times, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she snapped her fingers.
“It’s easy!”
“Easy?”
Han Fei was stunned by her words.
Princess Hong Liang patted her recent surge in confidence and smirked triumphantly, “Leave it to me, I guarantee I can handle it, do you believe me?”
Han Fei knew that despite her lack of decorum, this little sister of his had plenty of tricks up her sleeve.
Perhaps she really had a solution.
Upon hearing this, his face brightened, “Really?”
Hong Liang vowed solemnly, “Would this princess lie to you? Just wait, I’ll go deliver something to Father Emperor first, then we’ll leave the palace together.”
Han Fei asked, “What are you delivering?”
Before Hong Liang could answer, a charming voice full of allure came from behind the siblings.
“Oh, isn’t this Princess Hong Liang and Ninth Prince? Why are you two standing in the middle of the road?”
Without even turning her head, Hong Liang couldn’t help but shiver at the sound of the voice.
In her mind, she thought, “How unlucky to run into this seductive fox?”
Who else could make people go weak at the knees with just a few words, besides the naturally enchanting Lady Humeiren?
It was obvious that Han Fei was much more polite and refined than Hong Liang…
Upon hearing the voice, Han Fei immediately turned around, but hesitated for a moment.
Then he respectfully said, “Han Fei pays his respects to the two beauties.”
After speaking, he couldn’t help but feel suspicious.
When did Lady Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu become so friendly?
And they were even strolling together!
Last time, they had a common goal, but that was a special circumstance.
Who in the Han palace didn’t know that these two were not on good terms?
Lady Mingzhu glanced at him and nodded in acknowledgment.
Lady Humeiren smiled graciously and said, “No need to be so polite. Oh, why is Hong Liang lowering her head? Is she feeling unwell?”
Hong Liang, who was facing away from them, rolled her eyes internally and cursed under her breath.
Today, she didn’t check the almanac before leaving, and she encountered two foxes at once!
You’re the one who’s sick, your whole family is sick!
Since she was being addressed directly, she couldn’t pretend to be dead.
After all, technically speaking, Lady Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu were her mothers.
Princess Hong Liang reluctantly turned around, wearing a smile that was obviously forced, and grumbled with pursed lips, “Greetings to the two beauties.”
Lady Mingzhu looked at her with a smile and said, “You’re not sick at all, look at those rosy cheeks, you look so healthy.”
It sounded like a compliment on her complexion, but it was actually a comment on her lack of manners.
Princess Hong Liang was not stupid; how could she not hear the underlying meaning?
If it weren’t for Han Fei pulling her, she would have started cursing right away!
Feeling frustrated, she puffed up her cheeks like a pufferfish.
Lady Humeiren found her adorable and chuckled.
She walked over gracefully and looked her up and down.
Hong Liang felt uncomfortable being scrutinized and rubbed her arms, saying uneasily, “What… are you looking at?”
Lady Humeiren’s lips curled into a seductive smile, her gaze falling on Hong Liang’s slender figure.
With a hint of implication, she said, “Oh my, it’s only been a few days, but Princess seems to have grown quite a bit, hasn’t she?”
Hong Liang glanced at her, then followed her gaze to herself.
Suddenly, she understood!
Her stiff expression instantly turned into joy, “Really? You noticed too?”
Lady Humeiren covered her mouth and chuckled softly, “Of course, Princess is at that age of growth, if she continues like this, she’ll definitely catch up to Mingzhu.”
A hint of disdain flashed in Lady Mingzhu’s eyes.
Catch up to me?
Unless you change your name to something other than Hong Liang!
Princess Hong Liang looked at her full figure proudly, lifting her head and chest.
She smirked proudly at Lady Humeiren, “Indeed, you have a discerning eye.”
Lady Humeiren couldn’t help but laugh at her demeanor, “By the way, just now Princess mentioned something about sending something to Emperor Han? ”
“It’s really filial of the princess, I wonder what she’s sending? If you don’t want to run, I can deliver it for you.”
Hong Liang’s eyes rolled.
That’s perfect, saves her a trip.
Better hurry up and help Han Fei with his business!
Lady Humeiren’s words just now made her feel elated, and her hostility towards her decreased slightly.
“Well, that works too, I’ll give it to you.”
She reached into her sleeve and pulled out two furry objects.
Lady Humeiren looked at the objects in her hand with confusion, “What’s this?”
Princess Hong Liang proudly showed them to Lady Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu, “Hats. I specifically chose green ones for Father Emperor, don’t they look nice?”
Last time, she saw Emperor Han wearing a hat with emerald inlays, which looked quite good.
She thought this color would definitely suit him!
So she carefully selected them and had them made by craftsmen!
Both Lady Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu were dumbfounded!
Looking at the two hats in Hong Liang’s hands, their faces instantly turned extremely strange.
