"Kids will be kids, it's normal for them to fight and roughhouse. Besides, we'll be watching them, nothing will happen," Ye Jingchen waved his hand dismissively.
"Royal brother, how dare you criticize me? Aren't you instigating them to fight too?" Ye Jingshu rolled her eyes and asked indignantly.
"I clearly told them to practice archery during the riding lesson. There's a fundamental difference between practicing and fighting," Ye Jingchen retorted without the slightest hint of guilt.
"And look, Royal Sister, their relationship is much closer than before!" Ye Jingchen said to Ye Jingshu, pointing to the two children who were playing the staring contest.
Ye Jingshu glanced at Ye Jingyu, then at Ye Jinghe who was being held by Ye Jingchen, and twitched her lips speechlessly.
"What a pity, the archery lesson isn't until tomorrow afternoon," Ye Jingchen sighed with regret.
Just imagining two four-year-old toddlers fighting, no matter what poses they use, is sure to be adorable!
Of course, it's also cute when two big eyes stare at each other.
After the break, Ye Jinghe was even more attentive in class than before.
There is absolutely no way he could be outdone by Ye Jingyu!
It's not working in any way!
Seeing how serious Ye Jinghe was, Ye Jingyu was not to be outdone and acted even more seriously than Ye Jinghe.
Ye Jingchen watched the two little cubs silently competing and almost burst out laughing.
The teacher who was giving them lessons could clearly see that Ye Jingchen's mind was not on his studies, but he did not dare to point it out.
His Highness the Crown Prince always has his own unique understanding of the words of the sages, and he can easily lead other students astray. If he is not careful, he may even lead himself astray.
This afternoon's lesson is on etiquette.
The emperor took the crown prince's studies very seriously. He not only sent the original etiquette teacher to the Imperial Academy to teach etiquette, but also found a new etiquette teacher for the Wenhua Hall.
The original etiquette master was appointed a Doctor of the Imperial Academy after being personally met by the emperor.
This was a legitimate official position, a fifth-rank official, specifically responsible for educating the sons and grandsons of third-rank officials and the sons and grandsons of nobles of duke or marquis rank and above.
In terms of rank, this position is far superior to that of a lecturer in the Eastern Palace. Moreover, there are so many tutors and attendants for the Crown Prince, and not everyone can eventually reach the fifth rank or above. Therefore, this position is a pretty good result for that gentleman who upholds the way of the gentleman.
Originally, that gentleman thought he would be directly rejected by the Crown Prince and would never have a chance to rise again.
Unexpectedly, His Highness the Crown Prince was much more magnanimous than he had imagined, and actually recommended him to His Majesty.
His Majesty not only affirmed his character and ideals, but also arranged a very good official position for him.
He was especially grateful to His Majesty and the Crown Prince, which further solidified his belief in educating all his students to become gentlemen, and he was determined to contribute his modest efforts to a better future for Dae Yeon.
The new etiquette tutor the emperor had hired was quite witty, and his lectures were rather unconventional, with him coming up with all sorts of ideas, which was quite interesting.
It would probably be even more interesting if the teaching were conducted outside the palace.
And why can't mathematics be taught using real objects?
Except for Chapters 4, 8, and 9, the other six chapters of "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art" can be taught using real objects.
Ye Jingchen still felt that sitting in the classroom to attend classes was too boring. He believed that learning should be more meaningful by immersing oneself in nature and the daily lives of ordinary people.
After class, Consort Xian appeared on time outside Wenhua Hall to pick up Ye Jingyu from school.
However, she simply waited outside the hall and showed no intention of coming in.
Ye Jingyu was very happy to see Consort Xian, but he still bowed to Ye Jingchen and Ye Jingshu, waved to Ye Jinghe, and nodded to the four companions, making sure not to leave anyone out, before walking out of Wenhua Hall and heading towards Consort Xian.
"The Fourth Prince is so polite!" Yun Shu exclaimed, scratching her head.
"The family education of the Minister of Rites is naturally the best in the entire Dayuan, apart from that of the royal family," Xie Chang'an said with a smile.
Ye Jingyu is clearly the fourth prince, yet he insists on talking about the family education of the Minister of Rites' family, which clearly shows his ill intentions.
"Young Master Xie flatters me. The princes are of noble lineage and possess an innate air of nobility, which is beyond our reach," Wu Zemin said calmly, bowing slightly to Xie Chang'an.
Ye Jingchen walked to Xie Chang'an's side, raised his hand and patted Xie Chang'an's shoulder, saying meaningfully, "Young Master Xie, haven't you recovered from your illness last time? Why haven't you grown taller?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Xie Chang'an brushed Ye Jingchen's hand away expressionlessly. "I think I'll grow taller than you in the future."
Ye Jingchen laughed, "Then Young Master Xie must work hard, eat well, drink well, sleep well, and especially try to be less cunning."
"Not as cunning as His Highness the Crown Prince." Xie Chang'an gave a forced smile, snorted coldly, and left Wenhua Hall.
"Xie Chang'an, wait for me, let's go together." After saying goodbye to the others, Yun Shu hurriedly went to catch up with Xie Chang'an.
Everyone else left one after another, and in the end, only Ye Jingchen and Ye Jinghe remained in the Wenhua Hall.
"Jinghe, little brother, did you have any trouble with your studies today?" Ye Jingchen picked up Ye Jinghe and asked as they walked.
"Ye Jingyu's handwriting is better than mine," Ye Jinghe said, still harboring resentment.
He could surpass Ye Jingyu in everything else. Even though he knew fewer characters than Ye Jingyu now, he believed that in a few more days, he would know more characters than Ye Jingyu. The only thing that frustrated him was writing.
Ye Jingchen, whose calligraphy skills are also not very good: ...
“Practicing calligraphy is not something that can be accomplished in a day; it requires long-term practice to see results. As long as we are diligent and persistent, we will definitely be able to write beautiful characters,” Ye Jingchen comforted him, and also comforted himself.
As the crown prince, calligraphy is his second face. If his first face is ordinary, that's fine, but his second face absolutely cannot be ordinary!
"Will my brother like Ye Jingyu more because of his beautiful handwriting?" Ye Jinghe asked cautiously.
This is what he cares about most.
"In my heart, Xiao Jinghe is the most special one, and I will always love Xiao Jinghe the most." Ye Jingchen said to Ye Jinghe without hesitation.
The other princes and princesses all had their own mothers who loved them. Although Ye Jingshu did not have a mother, she still had the emperor's favor. Only Ye Jinghe was unloved by his father and mother and was a pitiful little thing with nothing. So, only his older brother could love him!
"I love my brother the most too!" Ye Jinghe was overjoyed. She hugged Ye Jingchen's neck, leaned close to Ye Jingchen's face, and kissed Ye Jingchen several times.
"I love my brother the most!"
Since his brother said he would like him the most, Ye Jingyu no longer poses a threat to him. He should hold back when they fight tomorrow.
To avoid damaging him, causing him to complain to his mother, and ultimately implicating his brother.
Ye Jinghe thought magnanimously.
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