Chapter 52: Warmth

The prince was extremely conflicted. He wanted to ask, but he felt too sensitive to ask.

Fortunately, just before the prince repeated the words in his mind for the umpteenth time and almost fell into a trance, Emperor Jingwen finally gave him an answer: “Your brothers are the future backbone of the Great Zhou and the cornerstone of the Great Zhou. As for you, you are the one chosen by the emperor to establish the family in the future. But Xiaojiu…”

Emperor Jingwen felt a headache when mentioning his son. After all, he had beaten and scolded him, but it was of no use.

Emperor Jingwen did not doubt that it was the instigation of the Duke of Zhen or the Imperial Concubine. The two parties worked together to deliberately create this effect. After all, this effect is really not something that ordinary people can create. If you are not careful, the child will really be disabled. Wang Liangyuan and Wu Liangdi are a lesson for the past. Who would use this method to compete for favor? The Duke of Zhen and the Imperial Concubine really don’t have such a brain.

So after thinking about it, it can only be a problem with the child himself.

The emperor was in a lot of trouble and felt helpless: “Xiaojiu… I just hope he can behave himself in the future and stop causing troubles. I will be thankful.”

To put it bluntly, it means that your ninth brother is useless, so why are you competing with him?

Prince: “…”

The prince felt relieved when he heard this, but he was also speechless.

It seems that my father has indeed been tortured by my ninth brother a lot, so much so that he has been asked to surrender again and again, and now it has become that he just wants to avoid trouble.

It is said that a child’s future can be predicted at the age of three, and his character can be predicted at the age of seven. In this case, my father will probably not assign any important tasks to Little Nine in the future, let alone give him any substantial power. After all, my father has already branded him as unreliable. In this case, how could my father dare to give him the position?

Unless, Xiaojiu suddenly gets it one day.

But thinking about what his younger brother had done, even the prince felt that… it was indeed unlikely. This child had been particularly greedy for enjoyment since he was young and ignorant.

If the ninth brother knew what he had missed out on because of his mischief, he would probably regret it.

But this world has always been like this, there is never anything perfect, and you must pay for what you get.

Poor ninth brother was so young that he had no idea that he had lost the watermelon and picked up sesame seeds.

Thinking of this, the prince couldn’t help but show more pity in his eyes.

“Okay, I won’t talk to you anymore. I plan to visit the Imperial Concubine tonight.” Perhaps today’s events stimulated Emperor Jingwen. He suddenly felt that although the Imperial Concubine was equally stupid, she was much cuter after all. She never taught the children nonsense, and never used the children as a tool to win favor.

Although Xiaojiu was a bit naughty, Emperor Jingwen miraculously found that he liked him much better.

The most important thing is that both mother and son have simple minds. There is no need to beat around the bush when talking to them. They hardly ever ask for anything from you. You don’t have to worry about ruining the fun while chatting. Except for a little noise, everything else is comfortable, especially suitable for relaxation.

After hearing what Emperor Jingwen said, the Crown Prince was ready to leave: “It just so happens that this son’s Crown Princess is also waiting for me.”

In this way, the father and son walked out of the Qinzheng Palace together, and then one went to Qiuwu Palace and the other returned to the East Palace.

The result was that Emperor Jingwen did not find his son when he went to Qiuwu Palace, and the crown prince saw his younger brother at first sight when he returned to the East Palace.

“…Why is he so willing to go to the Eastern Palace?” Emperor Jingwen couldn’t figure it out.

The imperial concubine next to him couldn’t help but interrupt: “Your Majesty, you forgot that Shuo’er and the little grandson have always had a good relationship.”

The 9th uncle and his nephew hang out together all day long. This combination is really amazing. Doesn’t he, as an uncle, feel ashamed at all?

Alas, I forgot that my son has always been shameless.

Emperor Jingwen finally set his sights on the Sixth Prince who was sitting on the other side of the table. “By the way, Master Cen told me that you have made progress in your studies recently. Tell me, what have you learned recently?”

The Sixth Prince’s heart tightened, and he quickly put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, exhaled and inhaled secretly, then he slowly spoke.

The other side.

Seeing the prince taking time out from his meal to test his son’s homework, Ye Shuo couldn’t help but complain in his heart. He was worthy of being the heir chosen by his cheap father. He was simply of the same bloodline as his cheap father. He couldn’t even let his son have a meal in peace.

Didn’t you see that your little son was so nervous that he almost vomited out what he had eaten?

He is just a child less than four years old!

However, when educating children, the most annoying thing is other people’s interference, so Ye Shuo, as an uncle, can only watch from the side and really can’t do anything to help.

Hey, by the way, has the East Palace changed its chef recently? The food here is getting more and more delicious.

While stumbling and trying hard to recall what he had learned, the little grandson of the emperor almost cried when he heard the sound of the eunuch picking up food next to him.

Oh my God, the Ninth Prince is so heartless, it would be fine if he didn’t give any hints, but he was actually eating so happily by himself!

Looking at the Crown Princess who was nervous and worried, and then at his son who couldn’t remember and wanted to cry but couldn’t, and then at his Ninth Prince who seemed like an outsider and was eating deliciously, the Crown Prince endured it for a while, and finally held his forehead helplessly: “Little Nine, don’t you think your behavior is particularly inappropriate?”

When he was young, the Crown Prince knew that his younger brother was different from others. After a few years, he became more and more certain of his original guess.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Ye Shuo couldn’t help but be stunned: “Wait, Third Brother, what are you looking at me for?”

In the dull eyes of the child, Ye Shuo pointed his finger at him mercilessly and said, “Go ahead and ask my lovely nephew. It’s him who can’t answer, not me.”

In an instant, the little grandson of the emperor almost vomited blood.

Ninth Prince, how could he do this!

The little grandson of the emperor couldn’t help but jump up and down.

The prince looked at his brother, then at his son, and was silent for a moment. He felt that his brother’s problem was more serious, so he immediately changed his target: “I have already asked all the questions from Xun’er. Since you are here, I will ask you questions as well.”

The Crown Prince was personally taught by the world-famous Crown Prince’s Tutor, so his knowledge would naturally not be bad. Moreover, as an elder brother, he was fully qualified.

Humph! It would have been fine if the Ninth Prince didn’t help just now, but he also made trouble. Now it’s his turn.

Ye Xun felt relieved and soon regained his former energy.

However, the Crown Princess glanced at her brother-in-law and her heart moved slightly.

Seeing the prince’s insistence, Ye Shuo sighed and had no choice but to put down his bowl and chopsticks: “Okay, okay, go ahead and ask, but I have to tell you in advance that my knowledge is not that good.”

“In that case, I’ll just ask something simpler.” The prince was not trying to make things difficult for him. He just kept his word.

Soon, the prince discovered that his brother seemed to be too modest. His academic performance was not only mediocre, but extremely poor.

If it happened to his own son… the prince didn’t even dare to think about it, and suddenly felt that Xun’er was smart enough.

But Ye Shuo was too shameless. When he couldn’t answer a question, he just said so directly. He didn’t feel embarrassed at all, which stunned the little grandson of the emperor next to him.

The young grandson didn’t understand how his ninth uncle could be so self-righteous. Didn’t he have any shame at all?

Ye Xun recalled that whenever he was asked questions, he would feel sad for a long time if he failed to answer any question.

If Ye Shuo knew what he was thinking, he would think, isn’t it just that he didn’t answer the question, what’s the big deal, there are many things in the world that he doesn’t know, no one can guarantee to be omniscient, so what is there to be ashamed of?

The prince soon lost his temper: “How can you not even answer such a simple question?”

Ye Shuo also looked innocent: “Because what you asked is beyond the ability of me to answer at my age!” The questions asked by the prince were beyond the scope!

“Why don’t you say that I answered the first two questions?”

The prince frowned: “A three-year-old child can answer that kind of question.”

Ye Shuo: “…”

Fart!

Only a three-year-old child in the royal family could answer this question, so he put it outside and tried again.

Ye Shuo is not stupid, so does he have no idea whether he can answer it?

“Third brother, your requirements are too strict.”

The prince thought for a moment and said, “It’s obvious that you are too indulgent on yourself.”

Then the prince sighed: “Xiao Jiu, you can’t go on like this, you will really regret it if you continue like this.” The prince really couldn’t help but revealed Emperor Jingwen’s intention in a particularly tactful way.

Perhaps people are so contradictory. When the other person poses a threat to them, they hope that he is not good. But when the other person becomes particularly bad, they can’t help but want him to become better.

The prince hoped that the child in front of him could understand the deeper meaning behind his father’s words.

Ye Shuo understood, but he did not behave as the prince expected. His first reaction was –

Is there such a good thing?!

Even when I grow up, I don’t have to work? I can only get some leisurely jobs, or even no jobs at all? Isn’t this getting closer to my goal?

It turns out that I am on the right track. I must keep up the good work in the future.

Noticing the visible light suddenly flashing from his brother’s eyes, the prince’s heart skipped a beat and he immediately had a bad premonition.

The next moment, Ye Shuo couldn’t help but hold the prince’s hand: “Thank you for your reminder, Third Brother. I understand.”

Prince: “…”

Did he really understand or was he just pretending to understand?

The prince always felt that the other party’s understanding was completely different from what he thought.

“Third brother, I’m done eating. I’m leaving first.”

Finally, this day has come. The future is bright. Ye Shuo just feels relaxed all over, and even his mood has improved a bit.

Before leaving, Ye Shuo suddenly thought of something and said, “Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you that Ye Xun is so envious of me that he wants you to carry him to school. You see, the child is still so young and so pitiful, so just let him do it.”

Ye Shuo had discovered that his nephew was like a mouse seeing a cat when he saw his father. His father asked him several questions which made him very nervous. He thought he could not count on him, so Ye Shuo chose to speak up for him directly.

The prince was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then looked at his son.

Caught off guard, the little grandson of the emperor opened his eyes wide with horror on his face.

Wuwuwuwuwu, Uncle Nine is harming me!!

Ye Shuo soon disappeared, leaving the father and son staring at each other. Finally, the prince spoke first: “Is what your ninth uncle said… true?”

“No, no! Really not!” Ye Xun waved his hands without even thinking.

After a long silence, the prince said softly: “…You are my first child, and also my legitimate son.” But if he really wants, then it’s not a bad idea…

But Ye Xun misunderstood, and felt disappointed. He then raised his head and said quickly: “Son, remember this and won’t act like this again.”

The prince opened his mouth. That was not what he meant…

But in the end, neither the father nor the son said anything else.

For some reason, the atmosphere during the following dinner was much quieter than before.

Returning to Qiuwu Palace, Ye Shuo noticed that Cheap Dad seemed to be particularly kind today, as if he had been stimulated by something.

I guess something happened that I didn’t know about.

Shrugging his shoulders, Ye Shuo shouted at the top of his voice: “Father, Mother, I’m back!”

He looked no different from a child coming home from playing outside.

“Let me see what delicious food you two are eating without my knowledge tonight.”