Anyone could hear the pride in his words, but he was only speaking the truth. Who could blame him when his students were each more accomplished than the last?
Emperor Muwu heard him as well. He was in high spirits today and said directly, "Tang Aiqing is absolutely right! To have taught such outstanding students, you are truly worthy of your title as Sacrificial Officer!"
Tang Zhongli shook his head repeatedly and chuckled. "Your Majesty, you give this old servant far too much credit! The ones who truly earned the merit were Feng Zhang and Ye Yunfeng. I've been here in the Capital City the whole time; I didn't help them one bit!"
"Tang Aiqing, there's no need to be so modest. After all, when they return, they will still have to call you 'teacher,' won't they? HAHAHAHA!"
Emperor Muwu and the assembled officials were all in high spirits.
The court session eventually concluded in an atmosphere of excitement and joy.
