"Congratulations, Marquis Ye, felicitations to Marquis Ye!" A group of people stopped him after the court session, with continuous congratulations echoing around.
Assistant Minister Lan and others also came over. At this moment, they looked at Ye Ziāan with extreme displeasure, and their congratulations sounded stiff.
Humph, this Ye Ziāan is so petty. Even knowing which prince the Emperor favors, he wouldnāt tell them. As a result, he alone reaped the benefits.
Originally, being a marquis and working in the Ministry of Revenue was acceptable, but now he even received the title of Imperial Tutor to the Crown Prince. When the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, he will be the Imperial Tutor, a person even the Emperor has to respect. How glorious!
"Many thanks!" Ye Ziāan cupped his hands in response.
"I say, Lord Marquis, we are at least colleagues, can you teach us a bit on how to get promoted every year?" Assistant Minister Lan asked sourly.
"Indeed, Lord Marquis, give us some guidance."
"... ..."
Looking at everyone, they were almost turning green with envy. How could they not be envious? In other courts, a title like Imperial Tutor is merely titular, but not here; itās a genuine position responsible for the Crown Princeās education.
Ye Ziāan helplessly said, "Work more, talk less!"
Leaving a six-word maxim, Ye Ziāan was the first to walk away.
"Is it really that simple?" Assistant Minister Lan asked in disbelief.
Another minister said, "He only left us those few words."
As Prince Qingās heir passed by, he laughed and shook his head at the words, "Look at you, truly foolish. Always knowing how to envy others but never think about what they have sacrificed? Do you think Ye Ziāan can be appointed to teach the Crown Prince merely by the Emperorās trust?"
"Then what is it?" someone asked.
"Humph, where were you when Ye Ziāan was confiscating properties in Jiangnan? When he pursued fugitives in Liangchuan leading to Prince Anās kidnapping, where were you? Where were you when he eradicated traitors in Xining? During the court coup, where were you when the Second Young Master of the Ye Family was held by Prince Le, and vanished for a year? Stop only seeing the benefits others received and not their sacrifices."
"Put aside your jealousy and work well for the people, the Emperor will naturally not let you down."
The group, reprimanded by Prince Qingās heir, bowed their heads, feeling deeply ashamed.
However, upon hearing the appointment of Ye Ziāan as Imperial Tutor to the Crown Prince, the Eldest Imperial Prince was extremely pleased.
"Mother Empress, I said Father Emperor wouldnāt neglect his son,"
The Eldest Imperial Prince excitedly held onto the Empress, "Father Emperor has made me the Crown Prince and appointed Marquis Changning as my teacher. This shows Father Emperorās emphasis and trust in me."
"Indeed!" the Empress said with tears, "Marquis Changningās knowledge and character are sufficient to guide you. Moreover, your Father Emperor appointing him as your teacher means heās personally brought him to support you. My son, you must study well in the future, be filial to your Father Emperor, and donāt disappoint his heartfelt intentions."
"I understand, Mother Empress."
Compared to the warmth and joy in the Empressās palace, other palaces occasionally had the sound of shattering bowls and cups being swept away.
"I always said Brother An has potential," When the news reached Prince Anās Mansion, Ms.Wang laughed broadly, constantly praising Ye Ziāan, "How impressive, the Crown Princeās teacher! Iāll go light incense to thank Buddha for blessing Brother An to succeed in his official career."
"Grandmother, my talented fatherās official position is due to his capabilities, what does it have to do with Buddha?" Yangyang asked in confusion.
"Silly child," Ms.Wang patted him, "Donāt be disrespectful to Buddha, understand?"