Upon learning that Meng Changce was coming to the capital to lecture, the Emperor entrusted the task of hosting Mr. Meng to Minister Li, asking him to invite Mr. Meng to lecture at the Imperial College.
Minister Li naturally was eager for this opportunity and assured the Emperor that he would host Mr. Meng well and ensure the smooth conduct of his lectures.
The Crown Prince and Prince Dai naturally volunteered to host Mr. Meng. Ministers who supported them also endorsed them. However, they were refused by the Emperor.
The Emperor gave face to the Crown Prince and Prince Dai by not reprimanding them in court for, after all, part of the reason Mr. Meng agreed to lecture was because they had bothered him. However, it was precisely because they often disturbed Mr. Meng that drove him to agree to this lecture. Their unintentional actions resulted in a good deed.
