Xie Zhichen slept with Xie Qiyu last night, and Xie Qiyu did not wake him up when he went to court this morning.
However, Xie Zhichen always maintained a regular schedule, and he kept his mother's teachings in mind.
Good habits can influence a person's entire life, so he still got up early, had breakfast, and then consciously began reading and practicing calligraphy.
Although he was in the palace, not in Prince Yi's residence, he still strictly demanded of himself and never slacked off.
At this moment, he was sitting at a stone table in the Imperial Garden, flipping through books, surrounded by the chirping of insects and birds.
A gentle breeze caresses my face, the air is fresh, and with a cup of hot tea and a good book at hand, what could be more delightful?
Just as he was engrossed in watching, a haughty female voice suddenly broke the silence.
"Who are you? What are you doing in the Imperial Garden?"
Xie Zhichen frowned slightly, looked up, and the little eunuch beside him instantly turned pale.
He immediately knelt down and reported, "Your Highness, this is the young master of Prince Yi's mansion. He has come to the palace as a guest today."
Consort Lu raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze scrutinizing Xie Zhichen.
She vaguely remembered that the child had appeared at Empress Dowager Du's flower-viewing banquet before.
That day, Xie Yizhi proposed to Jiang Luoluo in public, and even brought the little devil along.
However, she was busy having a secret rendezvous with Du Yi that day and didn't pay much attention.
More importantly, that day Lu Baimei had the audacity to suggest that Jiang Yunjiao and Du Yi get married, which was simply ridiculous!
Her foolish aunt actually dared to set her sights on her man.
Thinking of all this, a shadow fell over Consort Lu's eyes, but what pained her most was the death of her younger sister, Lu Anrou.
This morning, Yao Shiyu came to take her pulse and, while doing so, exaggeratedly recounted how Jiang Luoluo conspired with Xie Yizhi to frame Lu Anrou and cause her to lose her innocence.
Even the way the Prince of Yan attacked Lu Anrou was attributed to Jiang Luoluo by Yao Shiyu.
Upon seeing Xie Zhichen, Consort Lu's anger surged. After all, she and Lu Anrou were sisters.
Although there may not be any deep feelings between them, one should consider the owner before beating a dog; how dare they harm the Lu family.
This child is actually Jiang Luoluo's son!
Her gaze darkened, and she suddenly kicked the little eunuch beside her to the ground.
He coldly rebuked, "You blind servant, what right do you have to interrupt when your master is asking questions!"
The little eunuch groaned, curled up on the ground, and turned pale.
Xie Zhichen immediately put the book on the stone table, strode forward, and helped the little eunuch up.
Although he was young, his eyes were clear and bright. He looked directly at Consort Lu with a dignified yet respectful gaze, even with a hint of scrutiny.
This woman looks familiar.
Xie Zhichen tilted his head, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him—he remembered!
This woman's arrogance and domineering nature are exactly the same as Lu Anrou's.
He frowned slightly, bowed his head to help the young eunuch up, and said in a clear and neither humble nor arrogant voice, "Your Highness, did you call me for something?"
Consort Lu snorted coldly, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes, and slowly raised her hand.
Her nail-painted fingertips were about to pinch Xie Zhichen's cheek, her eyes even carrying a hint of deliberate contempt:
"Let me see your little face."
I remember your lips used to be so red and split in two, like a monkey's bottom.
Why, does it look better now?
Her words were flippant, laced with biting sarcasm, and she humiliated Xie Zhichen.
Xie Zhichen took a step back in disgust, skillfully avoiding her outstretched hand.
Consort Lu failed to pinch him, and her face instantly darkened: "You little brat, it's an honor for you for me to even glance at you, and you dare to hide?"
Seeing this, the young eunuch quickly knelt down and kowtowed, pleading for Xie Zhichen: "Your Highness, please calm your anger. The young prince is young and doesn't know any better."
Consort Lu's eyes turned cold, and she suddenly raised her foot and kicked the little eunuch hard in the face, sending him tumbling into the rose bushes beside her.
Xie Zhichen's face darkened, and he stepped forward, his tone firm:
"Your Highness, my body is my own. I will feel uncomfortable if you pinch me without my permission, so I refuse."
His eyes were clear as he looked directly at Consort Lu and said, word by word, "I have the right to refuse, and you cannot take your anger out on the servants because of this."
What you're doing is called being spoiled and arrogant, domineering and overbearing. As Lu Xun said, "Whom God would destroy, He first makes mad."
Xie Zhichen quickly went over and helped the little eunuch up. The little eunuch anxiously whispered to Xie Zhichen, "Young master, don't worry about me, you run!"
Xie Zhichen gently helped the little eunuch up and whispered, "Don't be afraid."
He stood ramrod straight, utterly fearless, and declared resolutely, "Your Highness, you are doomed. Your arrogant actions will surely bring retribution."
Consort Lu never expected that a five-year-old child could be so eloquent, spouting profound truths in such a coherent way.
Consort Lu's chest heaved with rage; she gritted her teeth, pointed at Xie Zhichen, and screamed:
"You little bastard, born of a mother but raised without one! Today, I, the Empress, will tear your mouth apart!"
Enraged, she raised her hand to grab Xie Zhichen's face.
However, Xie Zhichen was agile and quickly retreated like a little monkey, avoiding her hand.
A rage ignited in his eyes. He could be insulted, but his mother was absolutely forbidden!
His mother is the best person in the world, the person his father and he cherish most, and he would never allow anyone to insult her.
Xie Zhichen's face puffed up, his anger surging, and he suddenly rushed towards Consort Lu.
Caught off guard, Consort Lu stumbled and fell straight to the ground.
She collapsed to the ground in a disheveled state, her face turning pale and then red, and roared:
"Guards! Seize this bastard! Today, I, the Empress, will teach him a lesson!"
Several maids and servants immediately rushed forward and pounced on Xie Zhichen.
"Wait!" A clear, melodious female voice rang out, startling the maids and servants who stopped in their tracks and withdrew their hands.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Jiang Luoluo rushing over with an angry expression.
"Mommy!" Xie Zhichen hopped on his short little legs and rushed towards Jiang Luoluo.
Jiang Luoluo crouched down and hugged him tightly, asking with concern, "Are you hurt?"
"Mother, no, Zhichen is very clever!" Xie Zhichen said in a childish voice.
Jiang Luoluo looked at Xie Zhichen and saw that he had no signs of injury, which put her at ease.
While Yao Shiyu was shopping at the market that morning, her maid secretly ordered a little beggar to deliver a letter to Prince Yi's residence.
Yao Shiyu went to the palace to take Consort Lu's pulse. Jiang Luoluo knew that wherever Yao Shiyu appeared, nothing good was coming.
Xie Zhichen arrived at the palace yesterday. There are all sorts of strange and dangerous things in the palace, and she was always worried about them, so she rushed over as fast as she could.
Thank goodness, she made it in time.
Seeing that Xie Zhichen was unharmed, Jiang Luoluo put him down and handed him over to Dingdang.
Jiang Luoluo rolled up her sleeves, her aura fierce, and stepped forward.
Consort Lu, who dared to lay a hand on her child, must be tired of living.
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