Chapter 80 Going Back to Complain

On the mountaintop behind Bao'en Temple.

The children of the Shen family and the Seventh Prince couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as they looked at the maple leaves covering the mountains and fields.

It turns out that the view from the mountaintop really is different.

Clumps of red maple leaves came into view like clusters of fire.

"It's so beautiful! If it snows in winter and the trees are covered in snow, it will definitely look beautiful too!" Shen Qingyue exclaimed.

Shen Qingjun nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the view from here is quite different; it truly gives you a sense of being on top of the world!

“If Bao’en Temple set up a barrier at the foot of the mountain that requires money to enter, it would definitely be able to collect a lot of money,” Shen Qingming said with a smile.

Shen Qingrui looked at it and felt that there seemed to be no difference.

You see maple leaves at the foot of the mountain, and you see maple leaves on the mountain; it's just a matter of how many you see.

"Elder sister, with so many trees, it won't be easy for bad guys to find us if we hide," Shen Qingyu said excitedly.

"Why hide from bad guys? This is a sacred Buddhist site; bad guys rarely come here," Shen Qingyue said with a smile.

Shen Qingyu, however, did not think so.

If they're all bad people, do they even care where they are when they want to do bad things?

Shen Qingyu was about to say that bad people don't discriminate based on the occasion.

The Seventh Prince saw Hu Zhouquan, who had completed his mission, running up the mountain.

"Did they go back?" the Seventh Prince asked.

"Your Highness, the young ladies of the Zheng family have all returned."

I could barely stand up when I tried to get up.

"It was the people sent by Old Madam Zheng who helped them back," Hu Zhouquan said respectfully.

The Seventh Prince smiled.

Oh, it seems the Zheng family already knows. They'll probably exaggerate and complain when they get back!

Thinking of this, the Seventh Prince's eyes darted around.

"Cousin Yao, cousin, you two take your younger cousins ​​and continue playing. I'll head back to the palace first," the Seventh Prince said with a smile.

"Didn't we agree to stay at the estate together tonight?"

"Why are you suddenly going back?" Shen Qingjun asked, puzzled.

"If I upset someone, I have to go back and tell my father!"

It wouldn't be good if someone else made the false accusation first.

Cousin, why don't you go play at the estate!

If there's anything fun to do, be sure to remember it, and I'll go with you guys next time I have time.

"Hu Zhouquan, let's go!"

The seventh prince then led Hu Zhouquan and two guards down the mountain.

An hour later, the seventh prince had entered the palace.

Upon learning that Emperor Xiao Jing was still reviewing memorials in the Hall of Diligent Governance, the Seventh Prince slowed his pace.

If I complain to my father now, will it delay his approval of the memorials?

Or should we remain silent and speak to the Empress instead?

Generally, matters concerning the families of officials are the responsibility of the Empress.

The Seventh Prince knew that as long as he complained to the Empress, she would definitely take the opportunity to reprimand the Duke of Anguo's mansion.

"Forget it, Father will definitely find out about this anyway, so it's better not to delay Father from reviewing the memorials!"

Just as the seventh prince was about to turn around and go to the empress's palace, he remembered something.

"What is your father's attitude towards you now?"

He doesn't expect you to do anything great; he just wants you to be safe and sound.

"He'll appreciate it more if you occasionally treat your father like an ordinary father," Shangguan Jin once told the Seventh Prince.

The seventh prince thought for a moment.

What is an ordinary father like?

Hehe, then I might as well be a baby who goes home to his father whenever he feels wronged.

so......

The seventh prince turned around and walked towards the Hall of Diligent Governance.

Hu Zhouquan, who was following behind, was completely confused.

What's wrong with my young master? It's not good to keep spinning in place.

The Seventh Prince walked steadily toward the Hall of Diligent Governance, and from afar he saw Wu Youde, Emperor Xiao Jing's personal eunuch, standing bowing at the door.

"Eunuch Wu, is Father still busy?" the Seventh Prince asked in a low voice.

Upon seeing that it was the Seventh Prince, Wu Youde quickly bowed and paid his respects.

"Seventh Prince, His Majesty is currently handling state affairs. If your matter is not urgent..."

Wu Youde's meaning was clear: if you don't have anything urgent to do, you should go back!

Upon hearing this, the seventh prince first peeked into the Hall of Diligent Governance, and then circled around the entrance.

Finally, he pulled a small purse from his sleeve and stuffed it into Wu Youde's hand.

"Eunuch Wu, thank you for your trouble. If Father Emperor is finished with his work, please let him know that I have come."

"I've come to pay my respects to the Emperor," the Seventh Prince said softly.

Upon seeing this, Wu Youde quickly stuffed the purse back into his pocket.

Now, His Majesty can only smile a little when he is facing the Seventh Prince.

He couldn't possibly accept the Seventh Prince's purse.

"Seventh Prince, rest assured, as soon as His Majesty finishes his official duties, this old servant will definitely tell His Majesty that you have come."

The seventh prince stubbornly stuffed the purse back into Wu Youde's hands.

"I'm counting on you, Eunuch Wu."

After saying that, he slowly walked out, turning back every few steps.

When Wu Youde saw this, he felt a little uneasy.

The Seventh Prince seems to be favored by His Majesty, but his mother is no longer alive.

Judging from this, she must have suffered some injustice.

Alas, how pitiful! Who else can the Seventh Prince turn to besides His Majesty?

Never mind! I'll just send it anyway!

"Seventh Prince, please wait!"

Is that so? This old servant will go in and speak to His Majesty, but I cannot guarantee whether His Majesty will see you.

Please wait here for a moment, this old servant will go in right away.”

As he spoke, Wu Youde bent down and tiptoed into the Hall of Diligent Governance.

The Seventh Prince smiled and stood up straight at the door.

A short while later, Wu Youde came out quickly with a smile.

"Seventh Prince, His Majesty invites you in!" Wu Youde said in a low voice.

The seventh prince nodded, straightened his clothes, and thought about how to make the complaint discreetly.

Stepping into the quiet Qinzheng Hall, the Seventh Prince immediately spotted Emperor Xiao Jing holding a memorial in his hand.

"What's wrong? Didn't you go to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion and then go to Bao'en Temple to burn incense?"

You're back so early?

Or did you have another argument with your younger cousins?

"You are the elder brother, you should act like one." Emperor Xiao Jing said, while glancing at the memorial in his hand.

The Seventh Prince chuckled, took a few steps forward, and then grabbed Emperor Xiao Jing's sleeve and wouldn't let go.

"Father! I think I've gotten into trouble!" the Seventh Prince whispered.

Emperor Xiao Jing was delighted upon hearing this! He stopped reading the memorial altogether.

Did the youngest son get into trouble?

Has his seventh prince gotten into trouble? Is this why he's so eager to come to the palace seeking protection?

“What trouble could you possibly cause? It’s not that your father looks down on you, it’s just that you really can’t cause any major trouble as you are now.”

"It's true, Father, I've gotten myself into trouble."

"I was worried that I might have ruined Your Majesty's important plans, which is why I rushed to the palace," the Seventh Prince said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xiao Jing's expression also became serious.

Could it be that Xiao Qi has really gotten into big trouble?