Only this green, not disappointing the spring

＜ Child-raising Notes 5 ＞

Xuanyuan Yan's family of three were called to Yingyue Palace. He had just returned from outside on business and had no time to figure out the whole story. He could only listen to his princess's brief account of the cause and effect on the way.

After listening to it, he just said coldly: "Old Four, that idiot!"

When the eunuch leading the way heard this, he stumbled and nearly fell to the ground. He lowered his head even lower, trying to reduce his presence as much as possible.

It is always the little devils who suffer when the gods fight. I hope he won't be affected this time.

The family of three paid their respects to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager Chen took the little boy into her arms affectionately and did not mention the fight but asked:

"My dear grandson, I heard that you are studying in the academy. Is it hard to study? Have you ever been wronged?"

"Thank you, Grandmother, for your concern. There are many classmates of my age in the academy, and I have my brothers to protect me, so I have never suffered any grievances." The little bun replied respectfully.

The emperor was also interested and asked:

"So what book is An Ran reading now? Is it possible to keep up with the teacher's teaching progress?"

"My grandson has finished learning the Three Character Classic. However, the teacher said that reviewing the old is the way to learn new things, so I have not continued to learn new things, but am still reviewing the knowledge I have learned."

The Emperor nodded with satisfaction and said:

"Have you been practicing calligraphy? Which calligraphy master did you copy?"

"My father's handwriting is the best I have ever seen, so I have been copying his calligraphy. Now, I write at least two large characters every day and never slack off."

The little bun answered very seriously, with his big eyes twinkling, which was very cute.

The emperor became interested, stroked his beard and said:

"In that case, how about your royal grandfather test you two cousins?" Although he was asking, he did not give the two children a chance to refuse and gave them a question on the spot.

The little boy had long been accustomed to the adults' habit of testing him on his homework. He stood up from the Empress Dowager Chen's arms, put his hands behind his back, and began to answer the questions while shaking his head.

Although his interpretations of many of the meanings in "The Analects" seemed immature, it was not difficult to see that his foundation was very solid.

In contrast, Xuanyuan Hongzhi was stumbling, confused, and sweating due to nervousness.

Comparing the two, you can see the difference.

Seeing that the fourth son was about to cry, the emperor stopped and said gently, hiding his displeasure:

"Would our An Ran be willing to have lunch with Grandfather Huang?"

The little boy immediately nodded with a smile, accompanying his elders was what he was best at, it was no different from coaxing a child!

The emperor looked at Xuanyuan Hongzhi, who was standing beside him with red eyes.

"Hongzhi, are you willing?"

Although Xuanyuan Hongzhi is tall, he is only eight years old after all, and he has never suffered such a great injustice in his life.

Therefore, although he was a little afraid of the royal grandfather in front of him, seeing that the other party had a kind attitude, he couldn't help but say:

"But, Grandfather, you haven't punished them for beating me and my mother like this..."

The atmosphere at the scene froze for a moment. Xuanyuan Jing wanted to throw this stupid son out! He glared at Yu Jiaojiao fiercely again and was interrupted when he was about to smooth things over.

"Third son's wife, since the kid won't let go, just tell us. Was it you who slapped Yu in the face?" The retired emperor looked at Shangguan Qingyue and asked.

"Replying to Your Majesty, it was indeed my daughter-in-law who beat me. My fourth brother's wife took the child to my daughter-in-law and made a scene regardless of the reason, saying that my daughter-in-law was a country bumpkin.

She, as an aunt, insulted An Ran unscrupulously. This is the bottom line of a daughter-in-law, and she must not tolerate it!

As for what was said, my daughter-in-law doesn't want to mention it. Many palace people saw it at the time, so it's easy to find out. "

Yu Jiaojiao was speechless for a moment. She tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand, and her heart was in a panic. But Concubine Rou beside her reacted very quickly. She snorted coldly and retorted:

"Princess Yong'an is good at avoiding the main point. What do you think about An Ran beating up his brother Huang for no reason?

You have taught this good child to be unruly and headstrong, and disrespectful to his elders. If you cannot be a good princess, there are many women willing to take your place!"

"Empress Dowager Rou, you are joking. Do you think that just anyone can be my queen? As long as I, Xuanyuan Yan, am alive, my queen can only be Qingqing!"

Although Xuanyuan Yan was speaking to Concubine Rou, his eyes were always fixed on Xuanyuan Jing. The coldness emanating from his body made the servants guarding the palace shiver uncontrollably.

As the superior, the emperor didn't like this feeling very much, as exerting pressure was something he was exclusive to.

So he slapped the table lightly and said:

"Okay, everyone knows that you and your wife have a good relationship, so there's no need to show off your affection here!"

He looked at the little bun again, "An Ran, tell me why you fought with your cousin Hong Zhi?"

"Grandfather, cousin Hongzhi is cruel to living beings and still has no intention of repenting. He was the first to attack, but he was too stupid to beat his grandson, so he cried and complained to the adults. How shameless!"

He explained the whole story in detail and ordered people to call the palace maid who witnessed the whole process to testify. The black cat with its leg wrapped in gauze was also brought over.

He was obviously well prepared, and had solid evidence and witnesses, which made it impossible to refute him.

Xuanyuan Hongzhi could only defend himself weakly:

"Isn't it just a little beast? You didn't raise it, so what does it have to do with you? Even if I kill it, what does it matter?"

Shangguan Qingyue hated people who were cruel to living beings, so he immediately glanced over and shouted:

"You are so cruel and cold-blooded at such a young age. Will you dare to beat and kill people when you grow up? If you enjoy killing lives, won't you become a demon in the future, worse than an animal?!"

"Shangguan Qingyue, who are you calling a beast? So vulgar..." Yu Jiaojiao was about to explode with anger, but she was interrupted before she could finish her words.

"Aunt Fourth Emperor is so forgetful, you were the one who called me a beast first, and that’s why Mother got so angry that she beat you.

You are such an unreasonable person, being lenient to yourself and strict to others!"

The little boy spoke quickly and in unison with his mother, leaving Yu Jiaojiao and her son helpless.

Although Shangguan Qingyue's words were harsh, they made sense when you think about it carefully.

Empress Dowager Chen frowned and looked at Yu Jiaojiao and her son. Just as she was about to say something, she saw Concubine Rou suddenly fall to the ground with her hand on her forehead, moaning "ouch, ouch" in great pain.

Empress Dowager Chen muttered to herself in her heart that Concubine Rou’s trick of pretending to be sick at every turn was something she never got tired of.

She glared at the emperor in annoyance, raised her chin, and signaled him to handle it himself.

Eventually, the farce came to nothing. Xuanyuan Jing and his family returned to their temporary residence in shame, while Xuanyuan Yan and his family were kept to have lunch with the retired emperor and the empress.

The retired emperor loved his grandson more and more, but when he thought that his eldest son, the current emperor, had no children yet, he felt very sad.

Looking at the lively and smart grandson, a thought flashed through his mind. If this child is adopted by the eldest brother as the crown prince, I wonder if it is feasible...