TPITWOHEF

Chapter 20

[The Old Master of Liu Family], was always cautious.

Especially after coming to the capital and his daughter entered the palace harem, giving birth to the Prince, the Old Master of Liu Family became even more low-key. He did not want to make any mistakes that could affect his daughter and grandson's future.

If anyone offered him money as a gift, he would not accept it.

He served diligently as a fifth-rank official at the Imperial Academy, never arriving late or leaving early.

How could such a dutiful upright official be considered foolish!

[Oh Grandpa looks so intelligent, with a broad forehead and an impressive nose like a hanging sphere.]

[Little did I expect that in Father Emperor's evaluation, Grandpa is just branded with the word "fool"!]

The Old Master of Liu Family stared with widened eyes.

Nonsense.

This must be nonsense!

The Old Master of Liu Family even forgot to board the carriage, frozen in his steps.

The Old Madam of Liu Family was already seated inside the carriage, and through the carriage curtains, she saw the Old Master's stunned expression.

At the same time, she also heard the thoughts of her granddaughter, the Little Princess.

The palace carriages and sedan chairs were queued up ahead, blocking the route at the lantern shop.

The Old Madam of Liu Family couldn't help but look in that direction.

Her daughter and the Little Princess must be inside, and being so close, the Little Princess's thoughts came through to her.

Could the Old Master have heard it too?

[Sigh, Father Emperor has tried to give Grandpa opportunities for promotion and to provide a respectable status for Mother and Fifth Brother, but Grandpa always failed to seize them.]

[After several such missed chances, Grandpa has left Father Emperor with the impression that he is clumsy and foolish.]

The Old Master of Liu Family: "???"

This must be The Emperor's problem, not his problem!

When did The Emperor ever give him opportunities for promotion?

After arriving in the capital, he worked for a period at the Hanlin Academy as an editor, then was sent to serve as the Lingcheng County Magistrate. Three years later, he was transferred to the Imperial Academy in the capital, specifically teaching students aspiring to enter the Hanlin Academy.

Could this be considered an opportunity for promotion given by The Emperor?

But he had seized these opportunities!

He worked diligently at the Imperial Academy, assisting the Ritual Master, without any mistakes!

Where was the foolishness? Where was the foolishness?

"Huizhi, how do you think I have performed in my official duties?"

The Old Master of Liu Family could not understand and immediately asked his wife.

The Old Madam of Liu Family had accompanied him to Lingcheng and back to the capital.

On regular days, the Old Master would often discuss with the Old Madam the official matters he encountered.

She was most clear about how he performed!

After all, when they got married, he was just a poor scholar. Over the years of supporting each other, the Old Master had become accustomed to telling his wife everything.