Before leaving Chengqian Palace, Ye Jingchen complained that he was afraid of the dark and dared not walk at night.
What can an emperor do when he has such a stubborn and unyielding son?
He could only order Zhang Shunde to lead a group of people to personally escort the Crown Prince back to the East Palace. A dozen palace servants carried palace lanterns to illuminate the area, turning the darkness into daylight.
Such ostentation naturally became known throughout the entire palace.
The next day, Ye Jingshu, accompanied by a large group of palace servants from Chaoyang Palace, also went to the East Palace in a grand and imposing manner.
Her Highness kept a low profile yesterday because she had not yet obtained the Emperor's permission, so she dared not make a fuss.
But last night, just as Ye Jingshu was about to fall asleep, Fangfei came to Chaoyang Palace again.
She also came at noon, bringing a bunch of pastries that Ye Jingshu liked to eat, as well as trinkets that she usually liked to play with, saying that His Highness the Crown Prince specially gave them to Princess Lai as an apology.
She accepted the gift, but she was so angry that she didn't intend to forgive Ye Jingchen easily.
Unexpectedly, Fangfei came again that night, choosing the time when Fangfei was about to go to bed.
"His Highness the Crown Prince went to Chengqian Palace overnight to request an audience with His Majesty. Now that His Majesty has given his permission, Princess can now openly study at Wenhua Hall."
This news instantly dispelled Ye Jingshu's anger.
She knew that her younger brother still cared about her!
She hadn't planned to go back to study at the Wenhua Hall, but since her younger brother wanted her to go so much, she couldn't let his hard work go to waste!
Overjoyed, Ye Jingshu didn't sleep and had the palace servants prepare overnight.
First and foremost, her outfit for tomorrow must be stunning, making everyone forget yesterday's unpleasantness.
Secondly, she had not thought things through yesterday. The companion chosen by her younger brother would most likely become one of his important ministers in the future. She should have made a good impression on him on their first meeting.
Also, the pastries made by the chefs at Chaoyang Palace are quite delicious. We can order them to make some overnight and bring them to Wenhua Hall tomorrow morning for everyone to enjoy.
Different states of mind led Ye Jingshu to make completely different choices.
So when everyone saw the princess again the next day, she was radiant, gentle and polite. She greeted each of her companions and stopped mocking Yun Shu for being fat. She was like a completely different person.
When facing Ye Jinghe, she couldn't quite maintain her gentle demeanor.
Especially Ye Jinghe standing close to the emperor's younger brother, it was particularly jarring to look at.
"Congratulations, Your Highness, on being able to study at Wenhua Hall. Your Highness is so much older than me, you shouldn't be any less capable than me in your studies, right?" Ye Jinghe opened his big, dark eyes, looking completely innocent and carefree.
Ye Jingshu couldn't withstand his provocation; she was already showing restraint by not jumping up and down on the spot.
"What a joke! Of course I, the princess, am better than you. Just you wait and see!" she said viciously.
Ye Jingchen: He knew that Ye Jinghe had a bright future, and with just a few words, he aroused Ye Jingshu's competitive spirit.
For the rest of the day, Ye Jingshu didn't cause any trouble and focused on her studies.
After hearing about Ye Jingshu's enrollment in the Wenhua Hall, another set of tea utensils in the Yichun Palace was broken.
"It's one thing for that little bastard to be allowed into the Wenhua Hall, but why is Ye Jingshu, a mere maid, allowed to enter as well? His Majesty is far too biased! So only Lin Luowan's children are considered children, while ours are nothing?!"
When Consort Xian of Yongchun Palace learned of this, she was moved.
After her mother entered the palace, she inquired carefully about Zemin's recent changes. When her mother talked about her beloved eldest grandson, she couldn't stop talking and kept praising how intelligent Zemin was.
She chimed in, subtly steer the conversation toward the Eastern Palace and the Wenhua Hall. From her mother's words, Zemin seemed to greatly admire the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was nothing like the arrogant and domineering character he was rumored to be; he was humble, polite, intelligent, insightful, considerate, and meticulous...
In short, the Crown Prince described by Zeming was completely different from the Crown Prince in Consort Xian's memory.
Zemin was well-mannered at home and had already developed a gentlemanly demeanor at a young age. He would never lie, let alone deceive his family.
This made Consort Xian wonder if the Crown Prince had really changed his ways.
Many of the things the Crown Prince has done recently are indeed unlike his previous behavior and style.
Consort Xian was initially somewhat resentful that her family had made Zemin the Crown Prince's study companion without consulting her. She also had princes of her own, and her father had chosen the Crown Prince instead of supporting his own grandson. Was her child really so disliked?
But at this moment, she began to appreciate her father's wisdom.
By making Zemin the Crown Prince's study companion, it was seen by others as the Ministry of Rites choosing the heir apparent. The Crown Prince had always been favored by His Majesty, and this move was undoubtedly a way of currying favor with the Emperor.
Immediately after Zeming became the Crown Prince's study companion, His Majesty's rewards arrived at Yongchun Palace, which was enough to prove that the Emperor was overjoyed.
For the Ministry of Rites, the fact that Zeming entered the Eastern Palace meant that he would be able to learn about some of the Eastern Palace's decisions and movements. As his relationship with the Crown Prince deepened, he might even be able to influence the Crown Prince's decisions in the future.
If Zeming could become the Crown Prince's confidant, it would be more beneficial than harmful to both the Ministry of Rites and Jingyu.
However, what she was thinking right now was—since Ye Jingshu and Ye Jinghe could both enter the Wenhua Hall, why couldn't her Jingyu?
The Crown Prince's temperament has changed, so she doesn't need to worry about Jingyu being bullied. Besides, Zemin is still in Wenhua Palace. Even if the Crown Prince wants to bully Jingyu, Zemin shouldn't just stand by and watch his younger brother be bullied.
The Wenhua Hall holds a very special significance for princes. If Jingyu could study in the Wenhua Hall, wouldn't he be even more qualified to compete for that position in the future?
"Yu'er, that little rascal's sister is just as bad as him. Both of them are in the Wenhua Hall. You absolutely cannot go there, or you'll be bullied to death!" In the Weiyang Palace, Ji Wushuang earnestly instructed Ye Jingyu.
Ye Jingyu remained silent.
His mother always calls the Crown Prince "little rascal," which is extremely impolite. He is his mother's child, and he is also an impolite child.
Waaah... But he really wants to go to Wenhua Hall to play—oh no, he really wants to go to Wenhua Hall to study!
After a day of fermentation, the news of Ye Jingshu entering the Wenhua Hall to study also reached the previous dynasty, causing a great uproar among the civil and military officials.
The Wenhua Hall holds special significance; historically, only the crown prince was allowed to study there. But now, not only is the fifth prince sitting inside, but even the princess is among them. His Majesty is showing far too little respect for ancestral rules!
Censors and officials joined forces in an unprecedented unity, all focused on a single objective.
Faced with the verbal and written criticisms from his ministers, the emperor was deeply distressed.
He couldn't very well tell the court officials that these were all the Crown Prince's ideas, could he?
If the crown prince were to face such a condemnation from the court officials, he would probably cry, right?
So in the end, he had no choice but to silently bear all the hurt!
He is such a great father!
The emperor was being scolded while simultaneously feeling self-satisfied.
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