"No one bullied me!" Ye Jingyu replied affirmatively.
"I'm not stupid. If my brother, the Crown Prince, bullies me, how could I possibly like him?" Ye Jingyu said anxiously.
He knows his mother all too well; she's incredibly stubborn. Once she's made up her mind about something, not even ten oxen could pull her back.
For example, right now, when she asks him if anyone in the Wenhua Hall is bullying him, she's already convinced that someone is.
“Yes, Your Highness, our Prince is innocent and intelligent. You should trust him,” Suzhi added, offering timely advice.
With the two closest people around her taking turns to reassure her, Ji Wushuang's doubts lessened somewhat, but—
"If the Crown Prince didn't bully you, then has anyone else bullied you?" She realized she had caught a loophole in Ye Jingyu's words and asked with piercing eyes.
"No!" Ye Jingyu asked, somewhat exasperated, "Why does Mother always think I'll be bullied? Do I look like someone who's easy to bully?"
"Your Highness, you are a Noble Consort and now in charge of palace supplies. You are the most honored person in the harem. You are also a daughter of the Ji family. Our Third Prince is the most honored prince besides the Crown Prince. No one in the palace dares to disrespect him." Su Zhi continued to soothe him in a soft voice.
"You little ingrate!" Ji Wushuang tapped Ye Jingyu's forehead with her finger. "Last time, your mother almost lost you. Do you know how scared your mother was?"
"It's good that you weren't bullied. If anyone ever dares to bully you, you must tell your mother. Your mother will definitely stand up for you!" Ji Wushuang instructed.
“Even if the Crown Prince bullies you, your mother will still seek justice for you!” she added.
"My brother Crown Prince is so kind, he would never bully me! Mother, you're overthinking it!" Ye Jingyu muttered.
"You like him that much?" Ji Wushuang asked, feeling a pang of unease as she heard his mutterings.
"I like it!" Ye Jingyu answered without hesitation.
He adored his Crown Prince brother, his beautiful older sister, and his enthusiastic fifth brother. Even his second brother wasn't as annoying as before after he went to the Wenhua Hall!
"So, do you prefer him or your mother?" Ji Wushuang asked quietly.
This question—
Ye Jingyu glanced at his mother's expression and was speechless.
"Of course I love my mother the most! No one is more important than my mother!" he said loudly.
Who can't say sweet words?
But to his surprise, even after he said that, his mother was not very satisfied.
"You actually hesitated just now? Is there any need to hesitate about this question?" Ji Wu asked with an unfriendly look.
"Mother, it's getting dark. Will you still teach me Cuju?" Ye Jingyu decisively changed the subject.
Having a mother who is more like a child than he is, he wanted to sigh again.
"Teach! What does it matter if it's dark? Just put out more luminous pearls for lighting!" Ji Wushuang said nonchalantly.
"Suzhi, come along! It's more fun with more people," Ji Wushuang beckoned to Suzhi.
Suzhi sighed heavily in her heart, but her smile remained unchanged as she followed behind the mother and son.
The field for Cuju (ancient Chinese football) had been set up long ago. Since it was already dark, many luminous pearls were placed there, making the area as bright as day.
Since entering the palace, Ji Wushuang had never touched Cuju (ancient Chinese football). After receiving the ball from the palace maid, she played by herself and had a great time, completely forgetting that she was there to teach her son.
Neither Su-chih nor Yeh Ching-yu were surprised by this.
Fortunately, we had prepared more than one ball.
"Your Highness, let me teach you first."
Su Zhi controlled the ball with her feet, demonstrating to Ye Jingyu while carefully explaining various techniques and tips.
Under Su-Chih's guidance, Ye Jing-Yu gradually found his feel for ball control.
At this point, Ji Wushuang had had enough fun and finally remembered that she needed to teach her son.
She let Ye Jingyu control the ball, and then went to steal it from him.
Even though Ji Wushuang's skills were only so-so, she had been playing for so many years, and she could still snatch the ball from Ye Jingyu, a six-year-old newbie, with ease.
She was happy to snatch the ball without any psychological burden, but Ye Jingyu, as the one whose ball was taken, was not so happy.
But oh well, what can I do? She's his own mother.
What else can we do besides spoil and indulge them?
The next afternoon, Ye Jingchen sent Fangfei to Chengqian Palace to inquire if the emperor had time that evening, as he wanted to bring his elder sister and younger brothers to have dinner with the emperor.
After all, a new recruit had arrived at the Wenhua Hall, so it was necessary to show him to the emperor.
If we compare the imperial palace to a dungeon, then the emperor, the big boss, is someone you have to grind repeatedly, and not only him, but also all his brothers and sisters.
The emperor would readily postpone any evening plans if his children came to dine with him. Nothing in the world mattered more than his children's presence!
After Fangfei returned to report, Ye Jingchen sent people to inform the various palaces that they no longer needed to pick up their children after school.
There are no secrets in the imperial harem, and the news had already spread throughout the harem before they even finished their studies.
After school, the group walked hand in hand toward Chengqian Palace in a harmonious and joyful manner.
Of all these people, Ye Jingyu was the happiest.
He has never been to his father's Chengqian Palace in all his life!
It was definitely the right decision to study at Wenhua Hall. Not only did I have so many friends to study and play with, but I could also visit my father, the Emperor, often.
The elderly father waited anxiously in Chengqian Palace, and finally his children arrived.
However, this time Ye Jingchen didn't bring any gifts, not even a bowl of tonic soup. The emperor, who always received small gifts, actually felt a little disappointed.
The six children sat around the emperor, and the dining table, which had seemed empty before, suddenly felt a bit crowded.
This time, Ye Jingchen had Ye Jingyu sit next to the emperor.
Of all the children present, besides Ye Jingshu and Ye Jingchen, the emperor's favorite was none other than Ye Jingyu.
Besides being very cute, he is also very well-behaved.
Moreover, when the emperor held the child in his arms at Weiyang Palace last time, he could even see a clear affection for the child in his eyes.
Anyway, the emperor felt very comfortable.
Especially after his attempt to hug the seventh child ended in a disastrous failure, Ye Jingyu, a child who longed to be hugged by his father, became all the more precious.
The emperor had not forgotten how he had come up with the idea of sending Ye Jingyu to study at the Wenhua Hall, so he secretly observed Ye Jingyu while he was having his meal.
He was particularly pleased to see this.
Although Ye Jingyu didn't eat with the same relish as Ye Jinghe, it was still much better than when he ate like a kitten in Weiyang Palace, and he ate much more than he did in Weiyang Palace.
As expected, his decision was correct.
When it comes to raising children, Ye Jingchen is indeed more experienced than Ji Wushuang, the mother.
"Chen'er, you did a wonderful job!" the emperor couldn't help but praise.
This sudden praise left Ye Jingchen completely bewildered. What had he done? Why was the emperor praising him all of a sudden?
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