Father can be an enemy to the country

After the greetings, the apprenticeship ceremony began.

Although Liu Bowen could only do it at his home due to his health condition, this was a prince's apprenticeship, and the due etiquette should not be ambiguous at all.

The prince set up a seat in the corridor, the king of Chu wore Qingjin, and Liu Bowen wore a Confucian robe, standing on the east and west steps.

Under the guidance of the salute officer, the King of Chu presented the name card, knelt and worshiped; the king's Fu responded to the ceremony, but the King of Chu also avoided it.

Then the King of Chu offered the Six Rites to Fix the Cultivation.

Originally, Boss Zhu meant to prepare the so-called six rituals in strict accordance with ancient rules, including celery, lotus seeds, red beans, red dates, longan, and dried lean meat strips.

Although they all have beautiful meanings, they are really ugly. Boss Zhu can take advantage of them, but the prince cannot afford to lose that person. According to the standards of the Tang Dynasty prince's apprenticeship, he prepared five bolts of silk, two buckets of wine, Xiu... that is, dried meat and five dried meats for Lao Liu.

In addition, there are various supplements and gifts given to Liu Bowen by Queen Ma and Concubine Hu Chong.

Fortunately, only one of Lao Zhu's family is immoral, otherwise it would be a bad street.

After the ceremony, the King of Chu toasted Wang Fu with wine and bowed again. Liu Bowen returned the gift and the ceremony was completed.

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After the apprenticeship ceremony is completed, the master-disciple status is determined, and then they worship the prince together.

The prince handed Zhu Zhen to Liu Bowen and said helplessly:

My father ordered me to give a message to my husband, 'This kid is just a bad boy. I will give him a good beating. You don't have to be polite. I appreciate this.'

As he spoke, he took out a ruler from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Bowen.

King Chu's eyes almost stared down. It was not enough for the old thief to beat him by himself, so he had to ask others to help him beat him. How much hatred and hatred is this? This king and the old thief are at odds with each other!

Your Majesty, please rest assured. When it's time to fight, the veteran will not be polite! Liu Bowen took the imperial ruler with a smile.

A small punishment but a big warning will suffice. The prince smiled bitterly and said, If he really makes a big mistake, sir, you can tell me and I will break his legs.

Understood. Liu Bowen nodded with a smile.

Listen to me, sir, and don't ask for beatings. Zhu Biao warned Zhu Zhen again, and then he returned to the palace worriedly.

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After seeing off the prince, the master and apprentice returned to the study and began their first lesson after the master-disciple relationship was officially established.

Liu Bowen stepped back, lit incense and brewed tea. The master and the disciple sat on the couch facing each other, kneeling and looking at each other.

Even if there are thousands of words to say, I don’t know where to start.

Your Highness, let's have a casual chat today. Liu Bowen poured a cup of tea for Zhu Zhen.

Okay. Zhu Zhen nodded, took a deep breath and said, Master, please listen to my explanation. I made you angry at that time and deliberately opposed you, all to save you. Don't take it seriously.

He was psychologically affected by Boss Zhu, and he was afraid that Liu Bowen would also get beaten up, so he decided to apologize first.

Because Liu Ji did have a reason to beat him.

Liu Bowen's brilliant reputation was ruined by this boy!

If he was beaten in the palace and beaten again when he came out, then he, the King of Chu, would be too pitiful.

I know. Liu Bowen stroked the ruler gently and nodded with a smile.

I gave you weight loss pills to save you. Zhu Zhen said timidly: But we didn't expect that the medicine was so strong that it caused Master to shit his pants...

Fart! Liu Bowen finally couldn't hold it any longer, he held the ruler in his hand, veins on his forehead were pulsing, and he shouted angrily: I have already clarified it many times, I didn't pull my pants! And I only went out nine times that night! One more time for me to Liu Zi Write it backwards!”

Scared, only nine times? Zhu Zhen said in shock: How come I heard people say that you did it more than a hundred times?

What the hell, the rumors are getting more and more outrageous! Liu Bowen slapped the table with his ruler, causing tea to overflow. More than a hundred times, I've become a cultivator from dehydration! Can I still live to talk to you?

Yes, sir, don't be angry. I heard about it in Fengyang. People there know nothing. It must be nonsense. Zhu Zhen hurriedly accompanied him and said cautiously.

What? Has it all reached Fengyang? Liu Bowen's jaw dropped in shock.

Sir, don't be angry. Good things don't go out, and bad things spread thousands of miles. Zhu Zhen quickly accompanied him and tried to persuade him: Rumors only stop with the wise. Social death is such a thing. As long as society doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger...

Lao Liu himself was very sad. He is such a lonely prince, and he spends all day worrying about being spanked. Who would believe this?

Hey, I'm afraid that wise men are just spreading rumors. Liu Bowen glanced at Zhu Zhen meaningfully, and said in his heart that women and children knew about this, and your father should take more of the credit for not telling it.

I think it's mainly my father. Liu Bowen was still there and didn't dare to say it clearly. Zhu Zhen was here first to hold high the banner of justice.

No one is better at not being a human being than him, you just don't know...

As he spoke, he started chatting and told Liu Bowen his tragic experiences of herding cattle, performing arts, being a thief, and begging in his hometown.

Trying to arouse the sympathy of the other party, make the other party feel that they are not the worst offender, and establish a common front...

Your Highness is right, it's all your father's fault! Sure enough, Liu Bowen, who had been played by Boss Zhu for half his life, quickly joined the ranks of condemning the old thief...

After asking Lao Liu to talk about his begging experience several times, Liu Bowen felt much better. So when people are sad, it is very beneficial to watch a tragedy.

If you're still in a bad mood, watch it a few more times.

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Okay, that matter is over. Liu Bowen put away the ruler and told Zhu Zhen: Don't mention it again in the future, and don't let anyone else mention it.

Yeah. Zhu Zhen nodded vigorously and breathed a long sigh of relief, finally saving the other half of his butt.

By the way, I have a question for His Highness. Liu Bowen said again casually.

Excuse me, Master, I know this but don't say anything... Oh no, I know everything I know but don't say anything. Zhu Zhen smiled with a smile on his face.

Okay. Liu Bowen nodded, then asked the most explosive question in the calmest tone: Your Highness, can't you know the future?

I, cough... Lao Liu sprayed a sip of tea in Lao Liu's face.

But Lao Liu didn't blink, staring at Lao Liu intently, as if he wanted to see through his heart.

Sir, I haven't learned Shaobing Song from you yet. Lao Liu thought to himself and said to Hu Chai:

Who doesn't know that Mr. Liu Banxian is the one who can do tricks and calculations? I've been studying with you for ten years and it's almost the same...

No, I was just guessing. It depends on His Highness if you want to know your true ability. Old Liu slowly shook his head and said:

For example, in the first month of the year, when Hu Weiyong came to my house with his imperial doctor, I knew that my death was coming. But His Highness knew it months earlier.

This gap is too big to be justified. Old Liu shook his head and said, It's my turn to call you master.

Master, stop joking, I really can't see the future. Lao Liu naturally denied it.

No, you can see it. Lao Liu firmly believed in his judgment.

I really can't see it... Lao Liu just didn't recognize it...

Liu Lian heard the commotion outside and looked in through the crack in the door. Good guy, is this about to fight?

ps. Today’s first update. Ever since the influenza A epidemic, I have been feeling weak and dizzy all day long. I don’t know when I will recover. But as long as the situation allows, I will definitely write more.