He glanced at the little prince lovingly. He had watched him grow up since he was a baby. Now, he does not have the aura of an emperor yet. He is just a little baby in every gesture, very cute.
In those clear eyes, it seemed that he could only see candied haws. He didn't understand the disputes in the world, the intrigues, all the darkness and bloodshed, fratricide, intrigues, life and death.
Smiling softly, he hoped that the prince would never understand, because once he understood, it would be endless pain.
Too much helplessness will make people feel suffocated, too much helplessness will make people's hands stained with blood, too much calculation, killing, and fighting, even between brothers.
He raised his eyes and glanced at the emperor who was asking the Taifu about the prince's knowledge. Hong Yan's gentle eyes burst out with a touch of coldness.
But when the emperor looked back at him, he returned to normal and said with a smile: "I heard that the prince's improvement in his studies is thanks to the interesting teaching method of the young master."
The Taifu's face was a little unhappy, because he knew that with these words, Hong Yan clearly attributed all the credit to Han Huiqing.
However, the Taifu was not happy to return home, so he could only respond: "Yes, the Young Master has contributed a lot."
Because, it is indeed because of Han Huiqing's teaching methods that the prince gradually became more willing to learn, recited with twice the result with half the effort, and became more active and diligent in learning. This is known to all, even if the prince wanted to take credit, he couldn't!
"Brother, please don't say that I praise my uncle-in-law. Although Han Huiqing only got third place in the scientific examination, she is knowledgeable and can be innovative. His principles and methods are worth promoting. I always feel that they are worth promoting. During my time in the Hanlin Academy
, he is also highly valued by the Hanlin Academy. The imperial brother has always cherished talents, and I think that once Han Huiqing is reused, he will definitely become a pillar of talent and serve the country."
In his words, it was obvious that he was recommending Han Huiqing. After listening to it with a smile, the emperor nodded: "Xiaoyan, of course you have to consider your recommendation. It's just that Han Huiqing is your wife's uncle, and he has been promoted too quickly in the past six months. If he is promoted again,
, I am afraid that some people will criticize you and say that you are nepotistic."
Hong Yan smiled faintly: "What other people say about me doesn't matter to me."
After saying that, he glanced at the emperor and smiled a little thicker: "I have always been thick-skinned. Brother Huang should know that, right?"
The emperor's face was startled, and then he smiled: "Since you strongly recommend it, it happens that the Minister of Rites is half-paralyzed, and it is probably time to retire and return to his hometown and no longer serve the country. Eunuch Mo, draft a decree to appoint Young Master Han Huiqing as Minister of Rites, and he will be promoted to the position at a later date.
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"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Eunuch Mo took the order and went down. When the prince heard this, he looked unhappy: "Won't Han Huiqing accompany my son to study, father?"
"If you are willing, of course he can come and accompany you."
It is rare for the emperor to speak so kindly to the prince.
Hong Yan looked at the emperor's back with thin eyes, and when he glanced at the prince, the prince suddenly smiled cutely at him.
"Since it is someone the emperor wants to recommend, I will not keep my son and minister. As long as the emperor wants it, I can give it to him."
This look and these words made Hong Yan stand on the spot for an instant.
However, in an instant, he calmed down all his emotions and said with a smile: "Prince, it's a good thing that the emperor loves you so much. The emperor only cares if you want a young master. Next time, I will bring you better food."
Bring in the snacks."
The emperor glared at Hong Yan, but Hong Yan still smiled playfully: "Don't look at me, I'm just saying something, or you won't let me enter the palace next time!"
"You think I don't dare, you are really rebelling."
Hong Yan still had a playful smile on his face: "Hehe, it's not the first time. There's also the candied haws from last time."
It sounded like a joke, but the emperor's expression changed. But looking at Hong Yan's expression, he thought he was probably too worried.
He gave the prince a stern look and said, "Next time you dare to steal food, I will punish you by running under the sun for an hour. Then, even if your mother intercedes, I will not let you go. Do you understand?"
"Why bother! Brother Huang, I won't bring it to the prince next time." Hong Yan hurriedly came up to smooth things over. Seeing Hong Yan about to cry, he hurriedly comforted him, "Your father hopes that his son will succeed. Prince, you
Just show your results to your father. Next time, your uncle will not bring you anything to eat, but he will bring your brother over to see you, okay?"
"younger brother?"
"Well, maybe, it's a younger sister. What do you like?"
Hong Yan's eyes were gentle. The prince liked to be with his uncle more than the emperor.
"Since I like my brother and my sister, uncle, can I like him together?"
"Like it together?"
"Well, I can like my siblings."
As soon as he said this, Hong Yan couldn't help but laugh, and even the emperor's face softened a bit. He was probably over-attentive, and Xiao Yan would never disobey him no matter what.
Even if he did something excessive to Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan would not take it seriously.
"You have to discuss this with your brother later, but the emperor advises you not to like your younger siblings." Hong Yan squatted down, smiled, hugged the prince's shoulders, and gently scratched the prince's nose.
"Why?" the prince asked innocently.
Hongyan tilted his head, seeming to be thinking about how to deal with this kid's problem.
Behind him, a majestic voice suddenly came.
"Prince, there is no need to ask any more questions. Tutor, next time you do a spot check, just recite the first and second chapters of the "National Code". Xiaoyan, let's go. It's getting late, and your princess should be waiting in a hurry."
Hong Yan nodded and stood up. The prince looked at Hong Yan as he was about to leave, with a look of reluctance on his face.
He ran forward and hugged Hong Yan's thigh: "Uncle Emperor, when will you come see me again."
Hong Yan smiled warmly: "When do you want to?"
"Uncle, can you not leave?" The prince was very attached to Hong Yan, and his little eyes were filled with love for Hong Yan.
This excessive liking made the emperor feel unhappy in his heart. It was not unpleasant, but just uneasy. He had always avoided Hong Yan from getting close to the prince, but he did not expect that the relationship between the two was so good in private.
"Let's go, Xiaoyan, Prince, you study hard and the emperor's uncle will come to see you."
There was a burst of joy in the prince's eyes: "Father, do you keep your word?"
"Yes!" With a majestic reply, the emperor strode away from Wenyuan Palace.
Hong Yan lowered his head and smiled at the prince, rubbed the prince's furry little head, and said: "Then just be obedient and endorse it, the emperor is leaving."
He tightened his steps and caught up with the emperor. Looking at the emperor's back walking away with his hands behind his back, Hong Yan's lips curved into an unfathomable smile.
——Digression——
Our Hongyan actually did a lot of things, but I didn’t write it from his point of view. In order to prevent him from just being a male pig’s trotters, I will let him appear a few more times.
I rarely write about the male protagonist's scenes. If the description is not adequate or something, I apologize.