When Jiaming saw Xiao Li arrive, she asked, "What message did Hongxuan send you with?"

Little Li nodded and said, "The Fourth Prince asked me to tell the Consort that he has almost finished dealing with the Fifth Prince's matter. As long as we let things take their course, the things you are worried about will not happen."

Jiaming was immediately completely relieved.

In a very good mood, she told Xiao Li to wait a moment and asked Hong Tao to pack the pastries she had made into a food box and bring them back for her two sons to eat.

In Qingyuan, the Fujin (principal wife) received news every day these past few days. After learning about Hongxuan's actions and the current developments, a smile appeared on her face.

"It seems that this wait was worthwhile. I, the Princess Consort, have indeed made the right choice. Guarjia is a dutiful woman, and the Fourth Prince is also a good one. With them around, there is no need to worry about the Fifth Prince."

The conflict was resolved, and everyone was happy.

During his time at the Yuanmingyuan, Hongjing followed Hongxuan and enjoyed a carefree period.

Growing vegetables, fishing, and barbecuing are nothing compared to what the little guy did. He even went out with his brother and got to see a real part of Beijing and what the outside world is like.

After the little guy came back, he showed off quite a bit in front of Jiaming.

In the little guy's eyes, he wasn't showing off, but rather sharing his experiences and happy moments with his mother.

But in Jiaming's opinion, it's not like that at all.

She looked at Hongjing, who had no sense of propriety and kept chattering away, feeling frustrated, and really wanted to cover his mouth.

Since that trip to the south, this is the only time she has ever been out and about. She wanted to go out and explore!

Hongjing continued talking excitedly to himself, but Jiaming interrupted him unhappily, saying, "Your mother knows how things are outside, so you don't need to tell me. Your mother knows you're happy to go out and see the world, but don't go overboard. After the New Year, you'll be moving to the front yard. If you can't settle down by then, your father will be stricter than your mother. Don't get a slap on the palm of your hand."

"No way!" the little guy said confidently, then added in a very willing tone, "Going to the front yard is good, with my brother, and..."

"And what?" Jiaming asked the little guy, puzzled.

Hongjing's eyes lit up. "Amana, there are even more good things!"

Jiaming immediately understood; the little guy had his eye on Fourth Master's things.

However, she glanced at the little guy and thought to herself: You little rascal, you're always dreaming too much. Your father is a master strategist.

However, if the little one is capable enough to get more good things from Fourth Master, she would be happy to see him spend money freely.

After staying with Jiaming for a while, the little guy went back to where his fourth brother lived.

After being forced by Hongxuan to learn to read and do some arithmetic for a while, he was finally let go.

After their studies were over, the two brothers were eating snacks and drinking milk tea when a young eunuch entered.

"Brother, the Prince requests your presence."

Hongxuan nodded, then turned to Hongjing and instructed, "At this time, Father should be testing Brother's studies. You stay here and wait, or..."

"Let's go together!" The little guy suddenly jumped off the chair, grabbed Hongxuan's clothes, and said in a childish voice.

The two brothers put on cloaks, held hands, and walked together toward the courtyard where Fourth Master lived.

Upon arrival, they saw Su Peisheng standing guard at the entrance of the temporary study.

"Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince!" Su Peisheng bowed to Hongxuan and Hongjing first.

Before he could finish his greeting, Hongxuan stopped him, saying, "Su Anda, there's no need for such formalities."

Then, with a warm smile, she asked, "Could you please pass on this message, Su Anda?"

Su Peisheng smiled in return and said, "You two princes can go in directly. The master just instructed that when the princes arrive, they should be allowed to enter without being announced."

Upon hearing this, Hongxuan took Hongjing's hand and walked towards the study, only to find that Su Peisheng didn't seem to intend to go in with him.

He quickly realized a possibility, but he asked directly, only to Su Peisheng himself: "Isn't Su Anda coming in with us?"

Su Peisheng smiled and said, "The First Prince and the Third Prince haven't arrived yet. This servant will wait here a little longer. You two princes, please go in first!"

Hongxuan and Hongjing went in, bowed and greeted the Fourth Master, who then asked the two brothers to sit aside and wait a while.

He was bowing his head, holding a calligraphy brush, and writing something continuously.

After a while, the eldest prince Honghui and the third prince Hongshi arrived.

After entering, the four brothers greeted each other, and Honghui affectionately patted Hongjing's head, which Hongjing did not object to.

Judging from how they interact, their relationship is clearly quite good.

The Fourth Prince put down his brush and, upon seeing this scene, a smile flashed across his eyes. At the same time, he paused when his gaze swept over Hongxuan.

He knew that the reason Honghui and Hongjing had such a good relationship was because of Hongxuan's initiative to introduce them.

Then, a hint of warmth flashed in her eyes as she looked at Hongxuan.

This child has always been a good one!

After thinking for a moment, his gaze swept over Hongshi without pausing. He picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and then said calmly, "Today, we'll test your studies. Honghui, you go first."

After saying that, she looked at Honghui and asked him directly.

Honghui composed himself and answered his father's questions seriously.

As the Fourth Master listened to Honghui's answers, he would sometimes nod and sometimes frown, but Honghui remained unaffected and continued to answer earnestly.

After giving his comments, the Fourth Prince indicated that it was acceptable.

Then came Hongshi, who was no match for Honghui.

It wasn't that he wasn't as good at learning as Honghui, but rather that his mental fortitude wasn't very strong. His mood fluctuated with the Fourth Master's frowns and head shakes, and he didn't put much thought into thinking about or answering questions. Naturally, he couldn't compare to Honghui, who was giving it his all.

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