Chapter 2743: Relationship Exposed_1
The next day!
Court Etiquette Academy!
Tang Yuehua found Tang San early in the morning and took him to a place where no one else was...
Feeling puzzled, Tang San inquired, "Aunt, are we starting etiquette training so early today?"
Typically, the morning hours were for court teachers to explain etiquette knowledge to the students; training began only after noon...
Tang Yuehua shook her head, denying this, "No, we won't be studying etiquette knowledge today. I'm taking you somewhere!"
Upon hearing this, Tang San immediately guessed, "To somewhere? Could it be the imperial palace?"
After a pause, he added, "Aunt, actually, yesterday I..."
But Tang Yuehua spoke up first, "Hmm, I know, you went to the imperial palace with Princess Xue Ke, right?"
Tang San's eyes widened in shock, "Aunt, how do you know?"
Could it be that Tang Yuehua had been secretly observing him all along?
Tang Yuehua immediately saw through his thoughts, "Don't overthink it; I haven't been spying on you secretly!"
"It's just that you and Xue Ke failed to pay attention to your surroundings. Most of the noble scions saw everything clearly. I only heard it from them!"
Tang San mused, "So that's how it is..."
He hadn't expected to forget about that...
If those noble scions saw him, a commoner, with Princess Xue Ke, surely some rumors would spread...
Surely, that's how his aunt found out about his visit to the imperial palace!
Seeing his reaction, Tang Yuehua once again said, "Alright, let's end this topic here. The place I'm taking you is indeed the imperial palace, but not to see Xu Sheng, rather to meet with His Majesty the Emperor!"
She believed that the news of Tang San, someone not born of nobility, joining the Court Etiquette Academy would certainly reach Xue Ye's ears...
Rather than wait for him to assign blame, it was better to go explain in person!
Considering her own face, it was unlikely that he would give Tang San a hard time!
Tang San swallowed hard, "His Majesty the Emperor? This, isn't that a bit much? If I say something wrong, wouldn't that cause you trouble, aunt..."
But Tang Yuehua looked directly into his eyes and said earnestly, "Silly child, do you think I can't tell that you are strong-willed? You definitely know what should be said and what shouldn't!"
Initially, she had thought that Tang San was just an ordinary child, but that idea had been dismissed several days ago!
To easily turn Xue Ke, who disliked him, into a friend definitely wasn't simple!
Tang San was taken aback and then nodded, "Aunt... then I shall rely on you. I will try my best not to cause you any trouble!"
Tang Yuehua chuckled lightly, "Then, get ready, and accompany me to the imperial palace!"
"Yes, Aunt!"
As she watched Tang San leave, Tang Yuehua's expression suddenly turned cold...
She then spoke to the seemingly empty surroundings, "Those who are spying from the shadows, show yourselves! I don't recall the Court Etiquette Academy teaching eavesdropping!"
Sure enough, with the sound of her voice, several figures stirred and stepped forward into view...
It was the court teachers from the Court Etiquette Academy!
Seeing them, Tang Yuehua expressed her surprise, "You... what are you doing here?"
The people before her were not students, but teachers from the Court Etiquette Academy!
The teachers revealed awkward smiles, trying to speak in a tone that wouldn't upset her, "Well, Chief Tang, we had heard rumors and were just curious about your relationship with Tang San. We meant no harm!"
"Yes... that's right, we never imagined that Tang San would turn out to be your nephew, ha... hahaha."
"Tang Xuanzhu, rest assured, we will absolutely not speak of today's events, right, fellow teachers?"
"No... That's right, since he is Tang Xuanzhu's nephew, he must be outstanding; the Court Etiquette Academy naturally welcomes his arrival!"
Seeing this, Tang Yuehua could only sigh helplessly, "Since you all already know, I won't explain further. Tang San is indeed my nephew, and it's due to certain reasons that he had to enter the Court Etiquette Academy!"
"I implore you, teachers, to keep this a secret for me!"
The teachers looked at each other and all nodded in agreement...
They were well aware that Tang Yuehua symbolized the Court Etiquette Academy and could not let anything affect her!
Tang Yuehua nodded slightly to show her trust, then said again, "If there's nothing else, everyone may disperse. I still need to take Tang San to the imperial palace to meet His Majesty the Emperor!"
The teachers were very tactful and promptly left...
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After Tang San got ready, Tang Yuehua took him to head to the imperial palace...
Because of her special identity, she was very smoothly able to see Xue Ye...
Tang Yuehua bowed her head slightly, saying respectfully, "Your Majesty the Emperor, I'm honored to see you!"
Tang San followed suit, saying as he bowed, "Your Majesty the Emperor, I'm honored to see you!"
Xue Ye, seated on the throne, seeing that the visitor was Tang Yuehua, said indifferently, "Tang Xuanzhu, no need for formalities, please rise!"
However, Tang San, sensing the implied meaning, did not move and remained bowed...
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Tang Yuehua's eyes, and then she said to Xue Ye, "Your Majesty, this is my nephew, Tang San!"
"As he is not a scion of nobility, I thought it best to inform you!"
Xue Ye expressed his surprise, "Oh? The nephew of Tang Xuanzhu? Then there's no need for excessive ceremony!"
Is this the Tang San Qing He mentioned? How interesting!
Upon hearing this, Tang San straightened his back and looked towards Xue Ye...
In an instant, an immense pressure washed over him...
His forehead suddenly broke out in cold sweat...
He thought to himself, "How... How terrifying this pressure is, is this the Emperor of the Tiandou Empire?"
Perhaps sensing his unease, Tang Yuehua sought to ease the atmosphere, "Your Majesty, please forgive us for this matter..."
Xue Ye also withdrew his gaze, saying nonchalantly, "The Court Etiquette Academy is personally overseen by Tang Xuanzhu, admitting one child who isn't a noble scion isn't a big deal!"
"Moreover, it's your nephew!"
This Tang San looks utterly unremarkable, none of his aspects attract me, he's completely incomparable to Xu Sheng!
Perhaps to Qing He, he was merely a casual mention!
Thinking this, he outright ignored Tang San's presence...
Tang San, however, was keenly aware of the contempt in Xue Ye's eyes...
His clenched fists tightened, but he dared not act rashly...
Tang Yuehua naturally noticed it as well, but she didn't reveal too much emotion, instead saying again, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
It seemed like Xue Ye didn't want to waste time, and changed the subject, "Tang Xuanzhu, your visit can't just be to tell me this, can it?"
Tang Yuehua also nodded affirmatively, "Yes, the matter I wish to discuss pertains to Princess Xue Ke!"
Indeed, bringing Tang San to meet Xue Ye was merely incidental...