The Crown Prince looked at him with a faint smile, he seemed to be very patient, âIâm really surprised that you came to be a teacher. I didnât expect that a person who could only imitate my style in the early years would grow to such an extent now. Xuzhi, itâs not easy to be a teacher. Do you have enough ability?â
Xie Qiao thought the Crown Prince was beingâ¦
A jerk now, which was rather cute.
When did he become a stinging bee that chased after people?
Was he not throwing Zhao Xuzhi a cold blanket now?!
No, he had already done that. Now, he was torturing Zhao Xuzhiâs soul.
âYour Highness, even the Emperor often praises me for being comparable to a master in calligraphy and painting,â Zhao Xuzhiâs entire body was filled with resistance.
His heart was filled with anger. Every time the Crown Prince appeared, he would become a weakling who could not fight back at all!
âMy Father is not proficient in calligraphy and painting. Even if you were to paint an animal, he would praise the beautiful scenery in the painting. How could he take it seriously?â The Crown Prince sneered again.
He leaned against the door and fiddled with the pendant on his waist. There was a smile at the corner of his mouth, his gaze was cold and filled with disdain. He appeared⦠extremely evil.
That was right, everyone could feel the Crown Princeâs hostility toward Zhao Xuzhi.
It was obvious.
âYour Highness, what are you trying to say? Could it be that you think that Iâm not even worthy of being a teacher?â Zhao Xuzhi was furious.
The Crown Prince raised his feet and walked in, âThatâs right, thatâs what I think.â
He raised his head and smiled. He had an expression that said, âWhat can you do to me?â
Zhao Xuzhi was almost angered to death.
Xie Qiao was dumbfounded.
What were these two cousins⦠doing?
When did the Crown Prince become so childish? At that moment, he looked as if he had a deep grudge with Zhao Xuzhi.
âWhat did I do wrong to make Your Highness humiliate me like this?â Zhao Xuzhi clenched his fists.
The Crown Prince stopped smiling, his attitude became more serious, âYou donât know who the teachers of the womenâs academy are? You need to be over 40 years old or a woman. If you are a man below 40 years old, you need to be upright and well-known. Do you think youâre worthy? With your mere ability, how dare you bribe the overseer to transfer you here? What are your intentions?â
He knew that Prince Ning Bei had helped with the connection, but the overseer had arranged for him to go to the menâs academy.
After Zhao Xuzhi came, he gave him a thousand taels of silvers in exchange to come here instead!
Why was he angry? If Zhao Xuzhi was righteous, he could still give Prince Ning Bei some face!
âMy reputation is flawless!â Zhao Xuzhi stood there stiffly.
âYou have terrible character to be offering bribes,â Zhao Xuanjing said coldly, âMoreover, you want to be a teacher with your talent? Youâre not worthy. You donât need to say anything. I will explain it to your Father personally. Pack your things and leave the academy.â
Zhao Xuzhi did not expect Zhao Xuanjing to be so ruthless.
He had humiliated him twice in one day.
Now, in front of so many people, he felt that his self-esteem was trampled on the ground and he could not turn over.
âYour Highness said that Iâm not talented enough. Iâm not convinced,â Zhao Xuzhi refused to leave.
If he did not prove his ability, then⦠How could he maintain his stance in the capital in the future?
The Crown Prince laughed, âI gave you a chance. Since youâre not willing to accept it, donât blame me for making you feel ashamed.â After the Crown Prince finished speaking, Zhou Weizong took out three paintings and threw them in front of Zhao Xuzhi, âThese three paintings were made by three students from Orchid Courtyard. Look, which one can you compare to?â
The Crown Princeâs disdain was written all over his face.