As soon as little Yanbao heard that Zeng Ji was here, the meat in his mouth instantly lost its flavor.

What you fear will come true. She was afraid that Zeng Ji would know that she was back.

Originally I only asked for a few days of leave, but I ended up being away for a month or two. I don’t know how angry Zeng Ji will be.

The main reason is that she hasn’t read any books during this period.

Emperor Lan Qian thought of the agreement with Zeng Ji and he felt a headache.

Zeng Ji, this stubborn old man, must have come with bad intentions this time.

So Emperor Lan Qian decided not to let Zeng Ji in.

Just find a random reason to get rid of Zeng Ji.

But before Emperor Lan Qian could give any orders, Zeng Ji had already come in.

"Your Majesty, I heard that the little princess has returned, so I came to ask if what Your Majesty promised me is still valid."

Emperor Lan Qian felt a little embarrassed.

He had already planned to accept the position of Yan Bao's teacher which Zeng Ji had resigned from.

Little Yan Bao got down from the stool with a big chicken drumstick in his hand, "Teacher hasn't eaten yet, right? Give this chicken drumstick to the teacher. It's delicious."

Zeng Ji frowned, "I am not hungry, thank you, little princess."

Humph! Do you think I'm a three-year-old kid? You're using a chicken drumstick to stuff my mouth with.

If the little princess takes me with her whenever she goes out in the future, I might consider it.

As the president of the Hanlin Academy, he did not want to be trapped in the court, nor did he want to be the little princess's teacher. His biggest wish was to travel all over the country.

The reason why he agreed to be the little princess's teacher and put forward harsh conditions was that he calculated that the little princess would definitely not stay in school and study obediently.

The little princess is so capable that she has to handle many things in the country of Lan.

The little princess hasn't actually stayed in the palace for a few days since she returned.

So I will keep skipping classes in the future.

Then he can realize his wish at the same time.

The little princess doesn't have to take him with her every time she goes out. If she takes him out a few times often, his wish will be almost fulfilled.

So today he must create a good momentum for himself.

As soon as Zeng Ji had something to do in his mind, Da Huang became energetic.

[Master, I know what this old man is planning. ]

Xiao Yanbao also thought that Zeng Ji came to resign.

[He just doesn't want to be my teacher anymore, what else can he do? ]

[No, no, no, Master, this old man is very willing to be your teacher. He pretends to be unwilling on purpose, just to control you and your father so that you can take him out to play.]

Emperor Lan Qian: Oh! You old fox, so this is what you were thinking.

That’s what I was saying, why come up with so many conditions?

I really can't let you control me this time.

Isn't this just taking advantage of others?

So Emperor Lan Qian spoke first, "Master Zeng, I know you came here because of the little princess. It was the little princess who broke her promise and couldn't come back on time, so I allow you to resign as the little princess's teacher."

After Emperor Lan Qian said this, Zeng Ji and Xiao Yanbao both looked at Emperor Lan Qian.

Zeng Ji: The emperor cares so much about the little princess, how come he brought it up before I even said anything?

It shouldn’t be!

Otherwise, the emperor would not have agreed to his harsh conditions.

Could it be that the emperor saw through my thoughts?

Zeng Ji was confused.

Little Yanbao: Haha, Daddy, you haven’t seen through Zeng Ji’s little thoughts, have you?

Daddy is so smart!

Haha, let’s see what Zeng Ji will do this time.

"Teacher, it's because Yan Bao couldn't fulfill the agreement with you and he's not worthy of being your student. That's why I don't want to be Yan Bao's teacher anymore. Yan Bao has no complaints." Little Yan Bao's tone was filled with grievance and regret when he spoke.

Zeng Ji: Did I appear a little too eager? Otherwise, why wouldn't the emperor say a word to try to keep me?

The emperor was not at ease with anyone else serving as a teacher for the little princess.

And the emperor has found a better candidate to be the little princess's teacher?

Zeng Ji went over in his mind all the knowledgeable adults in the court.

I really can't think of anyone more suitable than myself to be a teacher for the little princess.

No, no matter which one it is, I can't lose my identity as the little princess's teacher.

I can't give up this good job to anyone else, otherwise my dream of traveling around the country will be shattered.

"Your Majesty, Little Princess, you have misunderstood the purpose of my visit this time."

"Oh? Aren't you here to resign from the position of Yan Bao's teacher?" Emperor Lan Qian asked Zeng Ji meaningfully.

Zeng Ji shook his head and said, "I came here this time because I missed the little princess. The little princess has been gone for such a long time. As the little princess's teacher, I miss her very much."

When Emperor Lan Qian heard Zeng Ji's words, he could not suppress his smile.

You keep pretending, but I’m afraid you’ll go too far. I’ll find another teacher for the little princess.

If I hadn't heard what Dahuang said, I would have almost been fooled by you, an old fox.

"What about the second one?" Emperor Lan Qian asked calmly.

"The second reason is that I have taken into consideration that the little princess has been working hard for the country and is often away from the palace, which has delayed her studies. So I am willing to work harder and accompany the little princess at any time. When the little princess is free, I will help her make up for the missed lessons. The little princess is so smart that she can use her spare time." Zeng Ji said as if he was thinking entirely of Xiao Yanbao.

It was as if he had made such great determination and sacrificed so much for this.

Emperor Lan Qian snorted in his heart.

Don't try to play tricks on me. If I hadn't insisted on you being the little princess's teacher, there would have been so many people rushing to be the little princess's teacher.

Who doesn’t want to be related to the little princess?

Now it is more reliable to get close to the little princess than to get close to me.

"Your Majesty Zeng is so old, I really can't bear to let you work so hard and suffer so much, why don't you find a new teacher for the little princess? Besides, you, as the dean, can't get away."

"Your Majesty, I am not tired. I can resign from the position of Dean and just concentrate on being a teacher to the little princess."

Emperor Lan Qian was smiling in his heart!

The old fox is fighting with me, but I have cheats.

This time you will end up losing more than you gain.

"My dear Zeng, are you sure you are willing to resign from the position of dean? Are you willing to do so?" Emperor Lan Qian confirmed.

"I swear to be loyal to the emperor for my entire life. I have nothing to regret for being able to stay with the little princess. The little princess is so young and yet she is able to run around for the Lan Kingdom. Whatever I do is my duty."

Emperor Lan Qian had to admit that although Zeng Ji was a little selfish, he was absolutely loyal.

Even though the Sheng family was so powerful back then, he did not bow to them.

They are one of the few who hold a firm stance.

"Okay, then you will stay with the little princess from now on and be responsible for her studies. As for the position of dean, it will be reserved for you for the time being."

When Zeng Ji heard the emperor's words, his heart finally settled down.

But he still couldn't figure it out. How did something that was clearly an active thing become passive, and he almost lost his official position.