Since the Imperial Concubine would not send Ye Jingyu to study at Wenhua Hall on her own initiative, Ye Jingchen still planned to start with Ye Jingyu.
Since the Imperial Concubine cares so much about Ye Jingyu, if Ye Jingyu himself strongly requested it, the Imperial Concubine would probably compromise, right?
However, since the incident in the Imperial Garden, the Consort learned her lesson and kept a close eye on Ye Jingyu, not allowing him to go anywhere except Weiyang Palace and the Imperial Academy.
Moreover, even in Weiyang Palace and the Imperial Academy, he was always accompanied by many palace servants.
Moreover, Ye Jingyu is already six years old, the age when he can choose his own bodyguards, so he must already have bodyguards by his side.
Therefore, the possibility of secretly approaching Ye Jingyu without alerting the Imperial Concubine is extremely slim.
He probably couldn't even get through the main gate of Weiyang Palace; if he wanted to go anywhere, he could only go to the Imperial College.
But you have to go to the Imperial College during class time, otherwise you won't be able to see Ye Jingyu.
If it were during class time, it's impossible for him to go alone.
Leaving aside the princes and princesses currently attending classes in the Wenhua Hall, his four study companions will certainly be with him.
Why don't they all go on a day trip to the Imperial College?
He also wanted to see what the highest institution of learning in Dayuan was like.
The Imperial Academy may not necessarily cultivate the most outstanding students in Dayuan, but it is certainly the most precious. Most of them will eventually follow in their fathers' footsteps and stand in the imperial court, so their education is also very important.
However, taking everyone to the Imperial Academy was a big deal; we had to inform the emperor and get his permission first.
Without hesitation, the next day, he sent Fangfei to Chengqian Palace to inform the emperor that he would bring all the princesses and princes to have dinner with him after school.
Since Ye Jingming has just arrived at the Wenhua Hall, he should take him to show his face to the Emperor, which would please Consort De.
Although the emperor felt that his unfilial son was visiting Chengqian Palace too frequently, he was still very happy and specially ordered the imperial chefs to make more sweet and sour dishes that children would like.
This time, Ye Jingchen didn't go empty-handed to freeload a meal. Instead, he had the small kitchen prepare a nourishing soup in advance and brought it to Chengqian Palace.
From the moment Ye Jingchen ordered the soup to be made, Fangfei seemed hesitant to speak, and she maintained this expression throughout the journey to Chengqian Palace.
It has always been the concubines who specially prepared nourishing soups for His Majesty to curry favor; it is probably unprecedented for the Crown Prince to send nourishing soups to the Emperor.
Their entourage was enormous, with five young masters and a huge throng of palace servants following them. As soon as Ye Jingchen and his group left the East Palace, everyone in the inner palace knew that he was going to Chengqian Palace again.
"He's the crown prince, yet he's running to His Majesty's place every other day. What kind of behavior is that!" a concubine said angrily, wringing her handkerchief.
Previously, whenever Ye Jingchen visited Chengqian Palace, His Majesty would not choose a concubine for the night. They already had few opportunities to see His Majesty, and now the Crown Prince was interfering with their visits every few days!
Ye Jingchen had no idea that his actions had already incurred hatred in the harem, but even if he did know, he would still do it.
His position was already very delicate, and only by deepening his relationship with the emperor could his position be more secure.
The palace lanterns illuminated the path to Chengqian Palace. This time, Ye Jingming was there too. He had the instinct of an older brother and took the initiative to hold Ye Jingyu's hand, while Ye Jingchen held Ye Jinghe's hand. Ye Jingshu was not to be outdone and ran to Ye Jingchen's other side to hold his hand. The five siblings were all very happy and arrived at Chengqian Palace.
Seeing this scene from afar, Zhang Shunde was deeply moved and wiped away tears.
Even in ordinary wealthy and powerful families, it is impossible for the legitimate and illegitimate children to get along so harmoniously, let alone the royal family.
"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince and the Princess have arrived with several young princes!" he announced somewhat presumptuously.
The emperor felt something was amiss. He stepped out of the palace and, upon seeing this scene, was also slightly moved.
Previously, he had always thought Ye Jingchen's idea was wishful thinking, but now he suddenly had some expectations. Perhaps, he could actually do it?
Brothers live in harmony, without any life-or-death struggle...
"Father, look how you personally came out to greet us! We're so embarrassed!" Ye Jingchen grabbed one of the emperor's hands and quickened his pace to run up to the emperor.
"Quite a big face!" the emperor said with a laugh.
"Father, my elder sister and I, along with my second, fourth, and fifth brothers, have come to pay our respects to you!" Ye Jingchen pulled Ye Jingshu and Ye Jinghe together, making a gesture as if to kneel.
The emperor raised his hand and stopped all three of them.
"Why are you kneeling? Get up!" the emperor said.
Ye Jingyu had already experienced this once before, so he was quite experienced and quickly got up.
His elder brothers and sisters didn't kneel, but he was the only one kneeling; it was so awkward.
Ye Jingming, however, hesitated for a moment before slowly getting up.
"Father, I also brought you some nourishing soup, Fangfei—" Ye Jingchen gestured, and Fangfei reluctantly presented the bowl of soup.
Chengqian Palace often received soup from the concubines, but this was the first time that Hao Dazi had sent it. The emperor's mood was complicated; he didn't know whether to be touched or scold him.
Is he so weak that he needs his rebellious son to specially send soup from the Eastern Palace?
"Father, I recently asked Physician Zhang to help research medicinal cuisine, and I also asked him to research some tonic soups that can strengthen the body, replenish qi and blood. You work hard on state affairs every day, so you really should take good care of yourself!" Ye Jingchen said casually, as if he hadn't noticed the emperor's complicated expression.
"I've also brought you the recipe for the nourishing soup. I've asked Physician Zhang about it. Just brew a pot of it every day according to the recipe, and it'll be good for your health!" Ye Jingchen said, taking the recipe out of his pouch and handing it to the emperor.
"By the way—" The emperor felt pleased with the child's filial piety, but he still had to feign politeness.
"Father has his own royal physician, who knows your health better than anyone else. I shouldn't overstep my bounds and take his job, should I?" Ye Jingchen said ingratiatingly.
"Then I'll say you're filial!" The emperor patted his head and handed the prescription to Zhang Shunde. A palace maid from Chengqian Palace came forward to take the soup.
When Ye Jingchen brought the tonic soup, it was kept warm on a small stove. Although the evening breeze was cool, the soup was still hot.
The entire Chengqian Palace was naturally very careful about what the emperor was going to eat. The soup was taken away by the palace maids and brought back to be placed in front of the emperor when the meal was served.
Today's imperial meal was different from the ones Ye Jingchen had eaten on previous occasions. It was brightly colored, exquisitely and cutely presented, and had a sweet aroma.
Ye Jinghe would definitely like this kind of dish.
Ye Jingchen looked at Ye Jinghe and, sure enough, saw that his eyes lit up.
"Xiao Jinghe, you can't ask your father for cooks again today, or we'll take all of his imperial chefs!" Ye Jingchen warned in advance.
"Alright." Ye Jinghe looked regretful.
These dishes look so delicious that he even thought about sending all the chefs to the East Palace!
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