Zhao Huan asked Shi Xun for advice, but the latter only said in a very tactful way that, given the current situation, the eldest prince still needed to receive a period of education in the new schools.

After reviewing the strategic map, Zhao Huan went to see Zhu Lian.

"Your Majesty."

"How is the Sage's health these days?"

"Thanks to Your Majesty, I am much better now."

"I have ordered the kitchen to prepare soup for Your Majesty. Come, sit down, I will feed you."

Zhu Lian was a very gentle and kind woman. Zhao Huan always felt that in orthodox history, Zhu Lian's death was a great pity, and the Zhao Song royal family had wronged her.

"What brings Your Majesty here today?" Zhu Lian smiled happily, her smile gentle, like a spring breeze caressing a willow branch.

While feeding Zhu Lian soup, Zhao Huan said, "I have been busy with state affairs and have rarely spent time with you. I feel guilty about that."

"Your Majesty is the ruler of the nation, not just my personal ruler. Your Majesty need not feel guilty."

Zhao Huan put down his spoon and embraced Zhu Lian.

"It is my great fortune to have an empress like you."

"It is a blessing for me to have a husband like Your Excellency."

Tonight, Zhao Huan will spend the night at Zhu Lian's place.

Zhu Lian lay in Zhao Huan's arms and suddenly said calmly, "Your Majesty, I have never asked you to do anything for me, but today I have a request that is against my wishes."

The two had just finished their lovemaking when Zhao Huan said gently, "It's alright, just say it, I promise you."

"Your Majesty, I know that Chen'er is impetuous, frivolous, and easily influenced. He is prone to making mistakes and cannot be entrusted with important responsibilities. However, if one day Chen'er commits a serious error, I beg Your Majesty to forgive him out of our father-son relationship."

What is wisdom?

This is wisdom.

Some things, no matter how much you say them, will have completely different effects depending on whether you say them early or late.

Moreover, Zhu Lian was aware of Zhao Chen's condition, but as a mother, she had the responsibilities of one.

But her words also revealed the magnanimity of a mother of a nation.

Zhao Huan hugged Zhu Lian even tighter: "Don't worry, you are my empress, and Chen'er is your precious child. How could I bear to do this to him? He is learning well from Shi Xun now, and he will surely have a bright future."

P.S.: I will update three chapters tonight, but it may be a little late. Friends who can't stay up late, please don't wait.