Chapter 76 Zhu Yuanzhang's Interests
Everyone in the main hall couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

However, Deng Qianqiu did not intend to let Fan Xianzu off the hook. In this era, Fan Xianzu had no rivals because he had the golden reputation of a scholar.

But it has no effect on people like Deng Qianqiu, because... in his opinion, Fan Xianzu is like the young handsome guy in later generations. They create a persona to gain people's admiration for him.

But the more you build up a persona, the faster it will fall once it collapses. It's like, if a young handsome guy smokes, drinks, and perms his hair, it may be a fatal blow.

By the same token, Deng Qianqiu brought up the singer as an issue, which was at most the result of a child's ignorance. This guy was very rude.

For Fan Xianzu, the impact on his image was enormous.

Fan Xianzu sneered and said, "Captain Deng, if you want to learn from me, I am always here to accompany you. But if you want to make trouble here, don't blame me for being rude."

Deng Qianqiu looked at him calmly and said, "Ask for advice, ask for advice. How about this, in three days? I can use these few days to read some books, and then I will come to ask for advice."

Last minute cram…

Zhu Biao and others were speechless.

Fan Xianzu couldn't help but laugh. In his opinion, Deng Qianqiu was simply not worth mentioning. When it comes to knowledge, even if he, Fan Xianzu, plucked a hair from him, Deng Qianqiu would still admit defeat.

So he looked at Deng Qianqiu mockingly and said, "Then I will be waiting for you."

After that, he angrily saluted to the Crown Prince Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, I am Meng Lang, and I beg Your Highness to forgive my rudeness."

Zhu Biao nodded and said, "Everyone is tired today, let's just take a rest."

After seeing off Fan Xianzu, Zhu Biao called Deng Qianqiu to him and said, "Master Fan has an impatient temper. These days, I have noticed that he does have some complaints about you. This is his fault, but you don't have to take it to heart. As for asking for advice, I think it's unnecessary. He is proficient in classics and history books. Your knowledge is far inferior to his. Maybe... your father can compete with him. I know you have no way out at that time. Tomorrow, I will come to negotiate peace, and this matter will be over."

Deng Qianqiu naturally understood the prince's good intentions, but...

Deng Qianqiu shook his head and said, "Your Highness, my knowledge is a hundred times greater than his. He will definitely admit defeat."

Zhu Biao: "..."

I've seen people bragging, but I've never seen anyone bragging like this.

However, seeing Deng Qianqiu's arrogant words, many princes who came with him to study were enlightened. They had a different mentality from Zhu Biao. They just wanted to watch the fun. It was rare to meet such a person who dared to brag, which suddenly added a lot of fun to the boring study.

Deng Qianqiu returned home from the palace, but he went ahead to look for Prince of Jin Zhu Gang.

"Your Highness, Your Highness..."

When Zhu Gang saw Deng Qianqiu, he was also very excited and shouted, "Qianqiu, I have heard the news! Qianqiu, you are indeed someone I respect. You actually dare to argue with Master Fan. You should know that Master Fan is not an ordinary scholar. I heard that he has a photographic memory since he was a child. He has read all the books in the world... Qianqiu, you don't have to be afraid. I have set up a gambling game outside the board. Let my brothers come to bet. I will be the banker. It is a sure win. Haha... Do you know who bet on you to win? It's my imperial sister... uh, the eldest princess, haha... She is so confused. Among so many people, she is the only one who bet on you. Fortunately, she bet on you. Otherwise, this bet would not have been successful."

"Uh……"

There is indeed no wall that is impenetrable in the world, and as for the palace, the news leaked out like a sieve.

Deng Qianqiu was speechless and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Don't you want me to win?"

Zhu Gang said: "Of course I hope you win, but I am the banker...it doesn't matter who wins or loses."

Deng Qianqiu glared at him with gritted teeth and couldn't help but say, "Let's not talk about the gambling game. What I mean is... do you want me to win out of selfish motives?"

Zhu Gang tilted his head, thought for a moment and said, "I do think about it, but...if you win unexpectedly, everyone will be very angry."

Deng Qianqiu said, "Now, you have to help me do something. If you can get it done within three days, I will definitely win. Oh, yes, place a bet on me too. I have confidence in myself."

Having said that, Deng Qianqiu ignored the confused Zhu Gang and quickly walked to the desk, picked up a pen, and wrote a note.

Then he handed it to Zhu Gang and said, "After three days, I will make Master Fan cry and beg for mercy!"

Zhu Gang took the note and felt even more confused, so he said, "It's not that it can't be done, it's just... it's just... Qianqiu, this Master Fan is not an ordinary person, I guess you will definitely lose."

Deng Qianqiu felt a little depressed, but still said with a firm look: "Then we'll wait and see."

Zhu Gang did not hesitate. He knew the seriousness of the matter, not to mention that this was his good brother! He knew that this matter had to be dealt with urgently, so he went there in a hurry.

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Wuying Palace.

Because Empress Ma was pregnant, Zhu Yuanzhang had not been to the main hall for some time.

However, he was quite concerned about the affairs of the Great Hall.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright. After reviewing the memorials in his hand, he suddenly said, "It's time to go first. Deng Qianqiu has gone to the main hall. Is he getting used to it? Has he become a little more courageous?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was obviously particularly concerned about Deng Qianqiu's courage. This guy was too cowardly. Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to pick this guy up, slap him left and right, give him a few slaps, and then take him to fight.

Now that Deng Qianqiu has been granted two certificates of immunity from death, he should have some courage.

Ye Gaixian's expression was a bit indescribable, and he said, "Your Majesty, this... is a bit too bold..."

"Hmm?" Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and looked at Ye Dianxian: "Really?"

He should have said first: "Your Majesty, Deng Qianqiu had an argument with Master Fan Xianzu yesterday, and there was a big commotion between them."

"Mr. Fan..." Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes, showing a very interested look. Fan Xianzu was a guest of the crown prince, and his official position was not high, just equivalent to a sinecure in the Zhanshi Mansion, but he was a great scholar with excellent knowledge, and was specially selected by Zhu Yuanzhang.

It can be said that Zhu Yuanzhang had carefully selected almost every person around the prince, and naturally, he knew every one of them well.

"Mr. Fan is knowledgeable and talented, but... he is impatient. But... how did he come into conflict with Deng Qianqiu? Isn't Deng Qianqiu guarding the gate?"

Ye Gaixian showed a meaningful expression on his face: "Your Majesty, you asked him to assist the Crown Prince and the princes in their studies."

"Oh." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded as if he had suddenly remembered something, "That's true."

Ye Gai first continued, "Your Highness the Crown Prince seems to admire Deng Qianqiu very much and loves him very much. He dragged him to attend the lecture. It may be because of this that Master Fan is a little dissatisfied with this."

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression gradually darkened, and he said coldly, "What could he be dissatisfied with?"

He also pondered for a moment before he said cautiously, "Scholars... always think highly of themselves."

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he understood what was going on, so he asked, "What kind of conflict did they have?"

Ye Yi should first say: "Your Majesty, I heard from the Grand Master that it seems to be about the problem of Emperor Ling of Han. The details... I don't know, but Deng Qianqiu thinks that Master Fan's words are biased."

"Pfft..." Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh, and said teasingly: "This guy... is really very courageous. Even in front of Fan Xianzu, I dare not say the word biased. After all... I am not as knowledgeable as him."

He should also say first: "Therefore, Deng Qianqiu also proposed to ask Master Fan for advice and compete with him."

"What?" Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised, but he became more interested: "A competition? Him or his father?"

"Of course it's Deng Qianqiu."

"When?"

“The day after tomorrow…”

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately became interested. He said expectantly, "This is very interesting. This kid is very courageous, but he is a little overconfident. Knowledge cannot be made up by just being smart. It requires reading a lot of books. Since he is so ignorant, let him suffer a little."

I should have smiled first.

Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to notice that Ye Gaixian's expression was quite strange, so he asked, "Do you have anything else to say?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know what to say. Once Your Majesty hears the report from the Yiluansi, everything will become clear."

Zhu Yuanzhang turned cold and said, "Speak."

After hesitating for a moment, she said, "I also heard that someone in the palace set up a bet. This bet seems to be related to the discussion between Master Fan of the Grand Hall and Deng Qianqiu."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned: "Who are the participants? So bold!"

He should also tell the truth first: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is in charge, His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhou, His Royal Highness the Princess, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi... and others..."

After hearing the series of names, Zhu Yuanzhang flew into a rage and said, "The King of Qi is only six years old, and he actually did such a thing? Needless to say, he must have been dragged away by Zhu Gang, the dealer! This beast, he even cheated the child of his money?"

You should also lower your head and not dare to respond.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said, "Forget it, this is also considered earning money. We can't pour cold water on him at this time. Who here has bet on Deng Qianqiu?"

He should have immediately replied, "Your Highness the Princess."

Zhu Yuanzhang: "..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent.

Seeing Your Majesty speechless.

I should be so afraid to even breathe.

After a long while, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "You also bet on Deng Qianqiu on my behalf. No matter what, I still support him."

I should also ask first: "May I ask your Majesty, how much silver is the deposit?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was calm and said casually, "One or two taels."

You should nod first.

"And the day after tomorrow, I will also go to the main hall to take a look. Remind me then."

"Here."

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Two days later, at dawn, a ray of morning light sprinkled on the earth, bringing vitality to the day.

Deng Qianqiu has set off excitedly.

There is something fun to watch today, and it also involves Zhu Gang, the big dealer, so Zhu Gang is also excited to go along.

So the two of them walked together, passing Chunhe Palace and arriving at the Great Hall.

(End of this chapter)