Zhu Jianji suddenly raised his head, with surprise and disbelief in his eyes.
Zhu Qiyu smiled and said.
"Brother Ji, please tell Father, do you protect your sister like you do today when Father is not around?"
"certainly!"
The villain's tone was a little anxious, as if he was afraid that Zhu Qiyu wouldn't believe it, and the water in his eyes that had gradually disappeared began to rise again.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Qiyu pressed his hand slightly on the villain's shoulder, looked directly into Zhu Jianji's eyes, and said.
"Brother, there is something that my father wants to tell you."
"When people live in this world, they will do many things. Every time they do something, there will be a purpose for doing it. However, this does not mean that it is wrong to have other purposes when doing it."
"As long as what you do is right and as long as you don't hurt others, then you hope that you can get praise and benefit when you do it. This is human nature."
"Father knows that you have always been a good brother and worked hard to protect your sister. In this case, you deserve to be praised. You have done a good job. I hope to be seen by my father and to be praised. This is not something to be ashamed of.
, as it should be.”
"Understand?"
These words were obviously different from the education Zhu Jianji had received. However, looking at Zhu Qiyu's gentle eyes, his body slowly relaxed, but there was a trace of confusion on his little face.
After hesitating, Zhu Jianji rarely responded obediently as usual, but thought for a while and said.
"But my father, sir, he said that a saint and a gentleman should have an upright heart and should not be selfish or greedy. When dealing with others, their intentions should be upright and their actions should be good. I feel that what you said is right..."
When he said this, Brother Ji's tone was quite cautious, as if he was afraid of making Zhu Qiyu angry.
As for the reason, of course it was because his words were actually a refutation of what Zhu Qiyu just said.
However, unlike what Zhu Jianji was worried about, Zhu Qiyu was not angry because of this. On the contrary, he was very happy.
Brother Ji has always been very well-behaved and obedient in front of him, and sometimes he even shows some deliberate flattery.
Zhu Qiyu had already noticed this, but he never knew what the problem was.
To this day, he stood outside the window of the primary school and saw Ji Geer peeking in his direction from time to time.
At that moment, he suddenly felt very uncomfortable.
At that moment, Zhu Qiyu seemed to have returned to that afternoon.
He was still young at that time. When he finally got through the homework for several nights and was praised by his teacher, he mustered up the courage to go to his father. What was he thinking at that time?
Yes, at that time he just wanted his father to take a look at him, touch his head, and praise him for doing well.
This was what he wanted most at that age.
But he never got it once.
As usual, the father stared at the crickets in the jar, then asked the eunuch to take a bunch of pearls, and then sent him back to Jingyang Palace.
But obviously, just a few days ago, my father specially took the examination of the prince's brother's homework, and his brother did not do well. Before his father came, the husband also picked out several mistakes and asked his brother to go back and redo them.
However, his father didn't see it. Not only did he not see it, he held him on his knees and had high hopes for him.
Even after many years, Zhu Qiyu can still clearly remember the scene at that time.
The sun slanted into the room through the window lattice. It was very warm. There were many palace people around. My father was wearing a bright red dragon robe that day.
He first looked at the prince's brother's homework, looked at it very carefully, and then looked at his own, but only glanced at it twice and put it aside.
Later, he picked up the prince brother with a smile, let him sit on his knees, and asked him.
"Will he be able to bring peace to the world if he becomes the emperor one day?"
The prince's brother had no hesitation at that time and said with determination.
"able!"
Father asked again.
"Do those who have the discipline to lead the country dare to personally go to the Sixth General Division to correct their sins?"
The prince's brother replied.
"dare!"
The sound was loud, and the father was very happy. He placed the prince brother on the throne, then took off his robe and put it on the prince brother. Everyone present knelt down and shouted long live the prince brother.
My father was so happy that two days later, he told Yang Shiqi and others about the matter.
Even though the husband was teaching them a lesson at the time, he specially called the eunuch over and asked the prince brother to show off to Yang Shiqi and others in person.
That early morning, Zhu Qiyu was the only one in class.
He has always worked hard, but that day he was distracted because he was thinking that if he did as well as his brother the prince, would his father take a look at him?
So, he stayed up for several nights and redid the homework that he had given to his father that day many times. Finally, he wrote a satisfactory article and showed it to his mother and concubine. She said it was very good and showed it to her husband.
The husband also said it was very good.
Then, he excitedly showed it to his father, who only glanced at him and said nothing...
He didn't even look carefully...
Later, when he returned to Jingyang Palace, his mother-in-law politely sent away the eunuch who sent him back and gave him a reward of silver. Then she turned around and gave him a scolding, telling him not to do anything secretly again in the future.
Go find your father.
What did he do that day?
Thinking of it, he lowered his head and said nothing. Then, his mother-in-law punished him by kneeling for two hours.
Later, there will be no later time...
Not long after this incident, the emperor's father took the prince's brother to his side and attended the banquet, while he studied alone with his husband.
To this day, when Zhu Qiyu thinks about this incident again, he realizes even more how reckless he was.
As a prince, you want to show off in front of the emperor. Moreover, you are taking an assignment that you and the prince did together and later redid. What do you want to do?
At that time, when his father looked at him, what was he thinking?
Are you mocking him for not overestimating his capabilities, or do you think there is some force behind him manipulating the plot?
Zhu Qiyu is unknown.
However, when he stood outside the school today and saw Ji Geer's expectant look, he suddenly seemed to understand his father and his mother.
My father was suspicious, which was a quality that an emperor never lacked. His actions could easily be over-thought by others and regarded as spying on the throne.
Moreover, if the father praised his studies more, then the news would spread, and there would be another turmoil in the inner and outer courts.
The mother-in-law has been very cautious in the palace for many years, just to live in peace and contentment. His move will inevitably attract the attention of Concubine Sun, no, it is time to call her Queen Sun at that time, and it will inevitably attract the attention of Queen Sun, which will lead to uncontrollable consequences.
.
If you think about it carefully, during that time, the proportion of Jingyang Palace was indeed reduced a lot...
Therefore, Zhu Qiyu did not go in.
He didn't know what attitude to use towards Brother Ji.
Reason told him that the way his father dealt with him was the best way to deal with him.
Indifference, indifference, waiting for time to smooth everything out...
This is good for everyone, and is also the best way to maintain the stability of the former dynasty and the harem.
However, he didn't want to do this...
Ever since he woke up from Prince Xi's Mansion that day, Zhu Qiyu has remained rational at almost all times. In any matter, he will make the most beneficial choice for the country, the country, and the stability of the court.
But at this moment, his reason told him that he should pretend that he had not seen this, just like his father had dismissed his studies.
Doing this can not only maintain stability in the court, but also protect Brother Ji from pushing him to the forefront.
This is the best way.
He turned around and left, went to accept the prince's greetings, and then handled government affairs as usual, letting everything calm down.
Such a simple thing, but for Zhu Qiyu standing in front of the window, he couldn't move.
why?
Zhu Qiyu himself didn't know, maybe because he remembered the incident so clearly. Even now, he still remembers the look his father gave him.
He could clearly feel the indifference in that glance.
His eyes were so cold that during the two hours he knelt in Jingyang Palace, he kept thinking about where he had gone wrong.
The father was right, and so was the mother and concubine.
So, is he the one who is wrong?
Zhu Qiyu couldn't understand that he couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.
Therefore, even though he knew that leaving the prince aside would cause discussion in the outer court, he still did not go to see Zhu Jianshen as usual.
He only had one thought at that time, he wanted to find someone to talk to.
So he arrived at Kunning Palace.
However, the moment he entered Kunning Palace, he regretted it again.
What should he say?
It's not that he doesn't trust Wang, but that this matter involves Brother Ji after all, and every time he and Wang quarrel, it's all about the prince.
If he said so, what should Wang's attitude be?
So he didn't say anything.
Or maybe, at that time, he didn't actually need anyone to tell him who was right or wrong, he just needed someone to be by his side.
Although Zhu Qiyu didn't say anything during the short period of two sticks of incense in Kunning Palace, Wang's presence by his side calmed his heart.
Then, he figured out something.
That is……
He is not wrong!
At that time, he didn't want to compete with the prince's brother, he just simply felt that if he could be as good as the prince's brother, he would be loved by his father.
He didn't covet the throne, and he didn't want to shake the country's foundation. He just wanted to get a compliment from his father...
How is the situation in the court, and what does it have to do with a young child?
Others speculated that it was due to impure intentions, but it should never be blamed on a child.
What my father did may be the most appropriate approach, but... it is definitely not the most correct approach!
Sacrificing the light in a child's eyes in exchange for the so-called stability of the DPRK...
This is wrong!
It shouldn't be like this!
If others want to speculate and discuss, it is their business.
When the court situation is in turmoil, stabilize it; when Xiaoxiao is in trouble, he will be wiped out; when rumors spread, he will be able to clear up the source.
This is what an emperor should do!
When problems arise with the country, the country, and the court, they must be solved.
Sacrificing innocent people, even just a child, by making false claims about the overall situation is definitely not the right way!
Father, you are wrong!
The moment this sentence appeared in my heart, all the past knots and conflicts at this moment were dissolved. Of course, what also dissipated with it was the unreachable hope that had been in Zhu Qiyu's heart for so many years.
He finally understood, or was finally willing to admit it.
His father's indifference towards him back then was not because of the so-called court situation or to protect him, but because he didn't care. Because he didn't care, he could discard it at will. Because he didn't care, he chose the easiest way.
However, the father doesn't care about him, but he cares about his brother Ji, so he will not become the next father.
Thus, there was the scene that Yu Shiyue saw today.
Zhu Qiyu knew very well that his move would cause a lot of trouble.
However, he encountered a lot of troubles, and there will be more in the future. Whether it is a thousand difficulties or overcoming thorns, all difficulties can be solved when they are encountered!
His eyes fell back on Brother Ji, looking at the timid little man, he stretched out his hand, picked him up, put him beside him, and said.
"What you said is correct, sir, but has he ever told you, among the billions of people throughout the ages, how many people can be called saints?"
Zhu Jianji blinked his eyes and thought for a while.
"Sage Kong, and Zhu Zi..."
After he finished speaking, he seemed to understand somewhat, but also seemed a little confused.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Qiyu smiled and said.
"Throughout the ages, there have been countless people with amazing talents and beauty. You can count them on one hand who may be called saints. Saints have no selfish desires, but you are not a saint, and neither is my father. In the whole world, no one dares to say that he is
He is a saint."
As he spoke, Zhu Qiyu gradually stopped smiling, looked directly into the little guy's eyes, and said.
"None of us are saints, we are just one among all living beings. Expanded selfish desires will harm others, so we must restrain our selfish desires."
"But if you can't be as selfless as a saint, then that's okay. This is true for all living beings, so there's no need to be harsh on yourself."
"In fact, as long as you can be kind-hearted and keep filial piety in mind, even if you cannot become a saint, my father will be proud of you."
"oh……"
These words were somewhat profound, and Zhu Jianji nodded as if he understood. This look was quite different from his usual.
However, the more this happened, the more Zhu Qiyu could feel that the distance between the child and him was slowly getting closer.
After gently touching his head, Zhu Qiyu said.
"If you don't understand, it doesn't matter. Father will teach you slowly in the future..."
"good!"
This sentence actually made the little guy happy and he spoke happily.
The bright smile seemed to light up the hall in an instant...
In the Qianqing Palace, it was a happy scene of loving father and filial piety.
However, as time went by, everything that happened in the palace quickly spread to all parties.
As expected, as soon as the news came out that the emperor had left the prince and Prince Hui to have dinner with him, the government and the public were immediately talking about it and became restless.
At the same time, in Cining Palace.
Zhu Jianshen looked at the Queen Mother Sun with a bitter look on his face. He had been interrogated for more than half an hour.
Although he was very patient due to the temperament trained by the prince's etiquette teachings for a long time, he finally had a day off and was pulled over to ask questions, which still made him feel a little resentful.
"...You just said that the emperor deliberately left you in the side hall to wait for two sticks of incense before calling you in, and also asked Concubine Hang to accompany you?"
"Well, Brother Ji and Fifth Sister are both here, as is Madam Hang. In the middle of the meal, Master Yu was also called in."
Although he had already answered it more than once, Empress Dowager Sun asked again, and Zhu Jianshen had no choice but to continue to answer patiently, but there was already a trace of irritability in his tone.
However, Queen Mother Sun did not realize this. She frowned and thought for a while, and then she spoke as if she had made up her mind.
"Brother Shen, let's go with the Emperor's grandmother to see your father!"