Yi Ming looked at Zhu Jianji in front of him and couldn't help but feel a little troubled.
He had long known that royal children were difficult to teach, but he didn't expect that in less than a month, he would encounter two thorns.
Princess Gu'an was the youngest among the princes and princesses, but had the most naughty personality. However, she fell asleep as soon as she sat in the room to study, and her daily homework was perfunctory.
This kind of student is difficult to discipline and discipline, but it is difficult to discipline on the surface. After all, she is just not good at reading. Some children just don't have the talent to read, which is normal.
In fact, today, if it weren't for Princess Gu'an's refusal to admit her mistake, which put him here, he wouldn't be so fussy about it.
If Princess Gu'an is a standard child who doesn't like reading, then His Highness King Hui is the real thorn in the side.
The difference between them is that Princess Gu'an is naughty and violates the rules, but His Highness King Hui follows the rules strictly, making it impossible for anyone to make a mistake.
Putting away the ruler in his hand, Yi Ming was unusually embarrassed.
It's not necessarily that he was thrown off by Zhu Jianji's simple question. After all, he was a child, and no matter how quick his thinking was, he couldn't beat Yi Ming's years of accumulation.
But the problem is that Yi Ming is the master of these princes and princesses, so the first thing he has to consider is the role of teaching.
If he went to argue with Zhu Jianji in a long way, then on the one hand, these children may not be able to understand, and on the other hand, it would make the situation more embarrassing.
In fact, from the moment Zhu Jianji stepped in for Sister Hui, it was already difficult for Yi Ming to ride a tiger.
However, no matter how difficult the situation is, it must be dealt with eventually.
After pondering for a moment, Yi Ming decided not to avoid Zhu Jianji's question anymore and said.
"If there is a law, you should follow it."
This answer was obviously what Zhu Jianji had expected. When he heard Yi Ming say this, his tight little face relaxed slightly, and then he held his hand again and said.
"If this is the case, then the fifth sister should be punished according to the school's past practice for not completing her homework. In the past, people in the school had shortcomings in their homework, such as three feet. Mr. just now spanked the fifth sister, which was five feet, which is beyond the usual punishment."
"Students believe that if there are no rules, then there will be no rules. As a teacher, you should set an example by yourself. If your fifth sister offends your husband, you will arbitrarily increase the punishment. It is really inappropriate."
Although he had anticipated what Zhu Jianji was going to say, when he actually said these words, Yi Ming was still surprised by Zhu Jianji's directness.
And more importantly, looking at the serious look of His Highness King Hui in front of him, he suddenly felt something else.
That is, what Zhu Jianji just said was not just what Zhu Jianji said to protect the fifth princess, but more like what he himself thought.
After thinking about this, Yi Ming's mood was a little complicated, he sighed and said.
"What His Highness said is reasonable, but there is one sentence that His Highness said is wrong."
"I didn't arbitrarily increase the punishment because the fifth princess made me angry, but because the fifth princess refused to change despite repeated admonitions and refused to admit her mistakes, I had to increase the punishment."
"It doesn't matter, I didn't think carefully enough about this matter. Your Highness is right. There is no rule without rules. What happened today is because I didn't make any rules with your Highnesses in advance."
"In this case, I will no longer pursue the fifth princess's homework today. However, from now on, I will draw up a detailed charter of the school. Your highnesses will be punished after they make mistakes. What will happen for the first offense and what will happen if they commit the second offense? It will be listed in detail so that
From now on, everything in the school will follow the rules."
After the words fell, Zhu Jianji's face suddenly showed a hint of joy, he pulled Sister Hui's sleeve, and then said.
"Thank you sir."
As a result, such a small disturbance was eliminated.
Outside the window, Zhu Qiyu frowned as he looked at this scene, feeling a little lost.
Wynn is naturally a good observer of words and expressions. Seeing this situation, he spoke cautiously.
"Your Majesty, why don't you go in and have a look?"
A simple sentence brought Zhu Qiyu back to his senses.
Looking at the order restored in the school, he finally shook his head, pondered for a moment, Zhu Qiyu turned sideways and asked.
"Is it time for the prince to come over?"
Even if the primary school in front of you has Yi Ming's teachings, to put it bluntly, it is just an inner palace institution founded by Zhu Qiyu based on his whim, and it is very arbitrary.
However, the East Palace is different, every move is regulated.
At least, it is indispensable to meditate in the morning and dusk, and to have a feast every day.
So relatively speaking, Zhu Jianshen had to work much harder, especially since the last time Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyu competed, and after the quarrel, morning and dusk calculations became a standard.
Nowadays, when Zhu Jianshen wakes up every morning, he first reads for half an hour, then goes to Nangong to say hello, and after coming back to have breakfast, he goes to Qianqing Palace to say hello. After that, he is taught by various masters, and holds regular sutra reading banquets.
Compared with this kind of small school, the study of His Royal Highness must not only focus on practical results, but also pay attention to political significance.
And once the latter is mixed in, then naturally Zhu Jianshen's own feelings as a political symbol can only be ranked in the back.
During this period, the number of officials in the East Palace gradually increased. For Zhu Jianshen, the most intuitive manifestation was that more officials followed him and watched his every move.
Visible to the naked eye, Zhu Qiyu could feel that when he came to greet him, he was much more restrained and no longer liked to smile as before.
After hearing the question, Wynn naturally did not dare to neglect and answered quickly.
"Looks like it's almost time. In recent days, His Royal Highness has been arriving at very accurate times. His Highness should be here around the time we have a cup of tea."
Zhu Qiyu nodded and said nothing, seeming a little worried.
Seeing this situation, Wynn hesitated for a moment and then said.
"Your Majesty, after tea time, it's almost time for the school to rest. Do you want to wait a moment?"
This was obviously not said without reason. Zhu Qiyu glanced at Wynn with a hint of inquiry.
"So, the prince's visit these past few days happened to be during the school break?"
So Wynn nodded and said.
"Back to your Majesty, it is indeed true. His Highness the Crown Prince has been very punctual in his visits these past few times. When he comes every day, he will also bring some food to your Highnesses."
Hearing this, Zhu Qiyu's eyes flashed: "Everyone has one?"
Wynn said: "Every Royal Highness has one!"
Zhu Qiyu did not continue to ask any more questions, but quietly looked at the children studying in the school.
Sister Hui sat in her seat, put the book upright, and spread her hands upward, but her little head sank and she almost fell down on the table.
As for Brother Ji, he is sitting upright, but if you look closely, you will find that this child is a little distracted for some reason.
As for the other children, they looked normal and seemed to have forgotten the little disturbance just now...
With his brows slightly furrowed, Zhu Qiyu looked at Brother Ji intently. After a moment, he seemed a little irritable and turned around to give instructions.
"Go to Kunning Palace!"
Wynn obviously did not expect that he would receive such an order at this time. After hesitating for a moment, he still asked carefully.
"Your Majesty, I just sent someone to ask. His Highness the Crown Prince is already on his way here. Do you want to wait for His Highness the Crown Prince to pay his respects before going to Kunning Palace?"
"The prince has arrived, let him wait in the side hall first."
A word rang in his ears, and rarely, before Wynn could react, the emperor's figure had disappeared.
Seeing this situation, although Wynn didn't know what was going on, he also understood that the situation was unusual. He quickly raised his heels and sent the servants around him to make arrangements.
"See Your Majesty..."
The palace people fell to their knees in batches, but Zhu Qiyu's figure did not stop and entered Kunning Palace all the way.
"Why is Your Majesty here?"
The main hall was toasty warm. When Zhu Qiyu stepped into the palace gate with his front foot, Wang Shi also got the news and came out with several palace people.
Now Wang's month is not too young, so it is a little inconvenient to move around. Seeing Wang's smiling face, Zhu Qiyu's originally irritable mood suddenly calmed down. At the same time, he regretted his impulse.
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However, since everyone is here, they can only move forward bravely and help Wang, who is bending his knees in courtesy, Zhu Qiyu said.
"I... missed you, so I came over to have a look..."
Seeing this situation, Mrs. Wang blinked but didn't say much. She accompanied Zhu Qiyu to sit down on the couch in the palace and said.
"Your Majesty, is breakfast ready?"
"My concubine has just stewed egg custard and simmered it on the fire. She was planning to give it to Sister Hui and Brother Ji when the primary school has a break."
"Since Your Majesty is here, you might as well have a taste."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Wang felt that something was wrong with Zhu Qiyu's expression. After a slight hesitation, she still asked.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
Zhu Qiyu's expression was a little complicated and he didn't say anything for a long time.
Seeing this situation, Mrs. Wang did not continue to ask, and waved her hands to dismiss the palace attendants, leaving only a few personal attendants. She sat next to Zhu Qiyu, held her husband's hand, and leaned against Zhu Qiyu silently.
"Your Majesty, I am here."
This simple sentence echoed in the hall, but it made Zhu Qiyu's panic-stricken mind calm down again.
He held Wang's hand, helped her up, and then, as if talking to Wang, or to himself, he said.
"Queen, I went to the primary school today and looked at the way these children were studying. I remembered that when I first entered school, I couldn't understand some things in the past. But now, putting myself in their shoes, I finally understand."
"but……"
Zhu Qiyu's voice deepened.
But then, he raised his head, his eyes flashed, and his voice became steady and powerful.
"I will be a better father than my father!"
These words had no beginning and no end, leaving Mrs. Wang a little confused. However, even if she didn't know the ins and outs of the matter, she could feel her husband's current excitement. A smile appeared on her face. She held Zhu Qiyu's hand.
Hand, Tao.
"Your Majesty is the best in the world..."
After coming out of Kunning Palace and sitting on the chariot, Zhu Qiyu had already regained his usual composure. As he walked on the palace road, Huai En whispered to the side.
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness has been waiting in the side hall for almost two hours to burn incense. During this period, the primary school took a break, and several of his Highnesses went over to chat for a while."
"In addition, people from the East Palace have also been sent over to ask why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has not returned. Now there are various gossips circulating outside. Just now, Yu Cifu also handed over a sign asking to see him."
Wynn is a careful person, and in a few sentences he can roughly explain everything that needs to be said.
The chariot stopped leisurely, but Zhu Qiyu did not rush to deal with the commotion caused by the delay in greeting him. Instead, he asked.
"Is the elementary school dismissed?"
Hearing this, Wynn was slightly surprised, but he still hurriedly answered.
"Go back to your Majesty, it's almost time to leave. It's time for breakfast soon."
So, Zhu Qiyu nodded and said.
"The queen ordered someone to stew the egg custard for Sister Hui and Brother Ji. I asked someone to stew a few more portions. You can take it to the children in the school and ask them to take a portion back."
"In addition, the prince must be hungry after waiting for so long. He asked the royal kitchen to prepare breakfast. I want to pass it on. By the way, Brother Ji likes to eat the snacks from the imperial concubine's palace. You go and ask the imperial concubine to bring some. .”
These instructions really shocked Wynn's understanding. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said.
"According to the order, Your Majesty, over with Yu Cifu, please let him wait in the side hall for the time being?"
"No need, let him come too!"
So, when Yu Shiyue entered the Qianqing Palace, what he saw was a scene that he never thought he could see in his life.
The emperor sat in the middle. Next to him was the imperial concubine in a green coat and skirt. Under them sat His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Hui respectively. On the other side was Princess Gu'an, who was surrounded by palace servants.
Such a family was having breakfast happily. In this scene, Yu Shiyue felt that he had made a mistake.
However, no matter how awkward it is, people have already arrived and it is impossible to retreat.
So, he bit the bullet and had no choice but to be led by the chamberlain to the palace and said.
"Your Majesty, Yu Shiyue, pays homage to your Majesty."
"I have met the Imperial Concubine, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Hui, and His Royal Highness the Princess!"
"Get flat!"
The emperor looked warm, and seemed not to feel Yu Shiyue's embarrassment at all. Instead, he spoke very gently and asked.
"I was having breakfast just now when I received a report that the gentleman was in a hurry to see me early in the morning. I thought there was something urgent, so I invited him in directly. It's a bit rude, sir. Don't blame me."
Yu Shiyue looked at the strange scene in front of him, thoughts swirling in his mind, but he could only cope with it on his face.
"Your Majesty, the reason for your permission is that today is the day of the regular Buddhist feast, which I will preside over. However, someone came to report that the Crown Prince came to pay your respects to Your Majesty, but has not returned. I am afraid that the Buddhist feast will be delayed. So I came here in a hurry and disturbed your majesty's meal. Please forgive me."
After hearing this, before Zhu Qiyu had time to speak, Zhu Jianshen stood up and cupped his hands.
"It was Gu who wasted time and made Master Yu worried."
Yu Shiyue quickly returned the gift without even daring to say a word.
So, Zhu Qiyu smiled and shook his head and said.
"Sir, how are you asking for forgiveness? You are clearly blaming me!"