Chapter 53 Library

"The library is a very important place. Who is coming?"

The guard on duty with a sword stepped forward with a stern face to stop Asui.

Asui gave his name.

The guard glanced behind him and said in a cold tone, "The library is closed today. Please return, young master."

"Can't I borrow a book?"

"No."

"Why?"

"Because the library is closed today."

"Why is the pavilion closed?"

Asui remembered clearly that today was not the day the library was closed.

The guard was annoyed by his question, his eyes wide as copper bells: "I told you not to enter, so you can't enter. How come you don't understand what I'm saying, kid?"

Asui blinked but didn't move.

He just wanted to ask the reason. Why was this person so vicious?

The two men, one tall and one short, stared at each other.

During the stalemate, a creaking sound was heard, the door of the library opened, and Jiang Fusheng came out.

He waved to Asui and said, "Young Master Lu, come in."

Guard: "Eunuch Jiang, this—"

Jiang Fusheng gave him a meaningful look and said, "Commander Li, this is the order of His Majesty."

The guard quickly lowered his head and said yes.

Leading Asui into the library, Jiang Fusheng turned to him and said with a smile, "Go in, young master. Find whatever book you want to read. Just remember not to disturb His Majesty's peace."

Ah Sui was first shocked by the room full of books. Upon hearing this, he said obediently, "I understand. Thank you, Eunuch Jiang."

"You're welcome, young master."

Jiang Fusheng smiled. Perhaps it was because they were compatible. He really liked this handsome and intelligent young master of the Lu family.

Asui seemed to have entered a vast sea of ​​books, walking back and forth between the bookshelves with his short legs.

There was a young eunuch in the library who was responsible for organizing the books. After looking around and not finding the book he wanted, Asui took the initiative to ask the eunuch.

The young eunuch was a solitary and quiet man. He pointed to the third floor and told Asui.

Asui immediately started walking towards the third floor.

Children's footsteps are always heavy. Although Asui tried hard to restrain himself, the stairs still made a thudding sound when he climbed them.

One by one, the news came from far away and gradually reached the ears of Emperor Jingxuan.

His forehead was throbbing, and he looked up, just in time to see Asui, who was climbing the stairs with a school bag on his shoulder, panting.

When he saw Emperor Jingxuan, he walked over and saluted, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry to bother you!"

After the last experience, Asui's impression of Emperor Jingxuan was not only that of a majestic emperor, but also that of a good man. Therefore, when facing him, Asui was braver than before.

Emperor Jingxuan pursed his lips and was speechless for a moment.

This kid knew he was disturbing.

However, considering that he was a young boy, Emperor Jingxuan was too lazy to bother with him.

I retracted my gaze, continued reading, and enjoyed this rare quietness.

As a result, in less than a quarter of an hour, a faint shadow fell in front of his eyes. Emperor Jingxuan looked up and met Asui's fair little face. Her black eyes looked at him, as if she had something to say.

Emperor Jingxuan raised his eyebrows: "Is there something wrong?"

Ah Sui held the book in his hand and said, "Your Majesty, can I sit here?"

He looked at the desk in the corner with hope.

"what ever."

Emperor Jingxuan glanced at him and said, "If you make any noise, I'll have you thrown out."

Ah Sui puffed out his chest and promised solemnly, "Chang Sui promises not to make any noise!"

Sitting cross-legged in front of the desk, Asui sat upright, took off his book bag and placed it aside gently, then took out a pen and paper from it, ready to record his reading experience, and soon his attention was focused on the book.

Emperor Jingxuan occasionally cast a glance at him and thought that this kid was reading very seriously, much more seriously than the crown prince and the third prince.

Looking at his appearance, Emperor Jingxuan could see some of his wife's shadow, such as his mouth, nose and white skin.

The only thing that doesn't look like the lady's is his eyes. I guess he got them from his dead father.

Just as I was about to look away, I caught a glimpse of Asui staring at a part of the book with a frown on his face.

Emperor Jingxuan glanced at him and suddenly sneered, "You can't even write such a simple word. If your mother knew, she would be disappointed."

Ah Sui wrote the unrecognizable character on a blank piece of rice paper. Hearing this, he raised his head and said frankly, "This is the first time I've seen this character. It's normal not to recognize it. If you know it, you know it. If you don't know it, you don't know it. I'll learn it once I get it."

"Ah Niang won't be disappointed. She said I'm the smartest and most outstanding child she's ever met."

His voice was soft and he spoke slowly and steadily, with the air of a little adult.

Emperor Jingxuan's eyes flashed with admiration, but he said, "You are her child, so she will naturally praise you."

Ah Sui: "I understand. My mother always likes to praise me. She says every child's mother is like that. Your Majesty, hasn't your mother ever praised you?"

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Jingxuan's face suddenly turned dark.

After realizing it belatedly, he said what was in his mind. Asui covered his mouth guiltily, "I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?"

"Chang Sui apologizes to His Majesty."

Emperor Jingxuan stared at him coldly, wanting to see how he would apologize.

Ah Sui opened his book bag and took out things one by one, placing them on the table. Then he put his hands in front of him and looked at Emperor Jingxuan with his watery eyes:

"These are my most precious things. If your Majesty doesn't mind, please pick one!"

Book bags, pencil cases, bookmarks, purses...

They were all common things, and no one knew what made them so precious. Emperor Jingxuan picked one at random and looked at it.

A trace of pain appeared on Asui's face.

Seeing this, Emperor Jingxuan scoffed: "What? Are you reluctant to part with it?"

Ah Sui puffed out his cheeks and said truthfully, "A little bit, because these are all made by my mother herself."

His bony hands paused, and Emperor Jingxuan suddenly felt that every object on the table was extremely precious.

"Since you're apologizing, you must be sincere. These things are very good. Consider them your apology to me."

He waved his hand and took everything away.

Asui:.........?

......

The next day, Asui returned home empty-handed. He told Yun Wan about this incident with a depressed look on his face.

Yun Wan was speechless for a moment.

"Forget it if it's gone. Mother will make you a new one."

Ah Sui hugged her and said, "Thank you for your hard work, mother."

Yun Wan patted his head lovingly, "But you are not allowed to say such things in the future, okay? The emperor may not bother with you because you are still young, but others may not be so happy. Anyone who hears such words will be unhappy."

"Fortunately, you realized your mistake in time and apologized."

Ah Sui: "Mother, I know I was wrong. I will never say such things again."

The lesson this time is very painful!

Yun Wan: "As punishment, you will have to write two more large characters tomorrow."

Asui had no objection.

"You can't be so presumptuous when you see His Majesty in the future. He is the king, and you are..."

Facing Asui's clear and curious gaze, Yun Wan stroked his eye sockets and said, "You'll understand when you grow up."

Ah Sui seemed to understand, but suddenly asked, "If His Majesty asks me questions about my mother, can I tell him?"

"W-what?" Yun Wan was stunned.

Ah Sui scratched his head and said, "Yesterday, His Majesty asked me what my mother liked. I said she liked all kinds of spices and the butter chestnut cake from Wuxiangzhai the most."

Yun Wan:.........

She asked why there was inexplicably a box of spices and a bag of chestnut cakes in the incense room this morning.