Chapter 120 The Legend of Zhen Huan: An Lingrong 30
Peach Blossom Village
"The Emperor has arrived!"
An Lingrong: "Your Majesty, I wish you a long and peaceful life."
Hongxu/Hongjing/Hongxi: "Your subject greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty be blessed with ten thousand years of happiness and peace."
"Get up, everyone."
The Emperor quickly stepped forward and picked up Hongxu, saying, "Oh dear, it's been so long since I've held Hongxu, he's grown quite a bit. Soon I won't be able to carry him anymore."
"Father, put me down quickly!"
Four-year-old Hongxu felt like a little adult, and being picked up by the emperor in front of everyone made him feel a little embarrassed.
"Father, Sixth Brother won't let me hug you! Hug me! I like Father to hug me!"
Hongjing clung to the Emperor's leg, fussing for a hug. Hongjing was the most mischievous and loved to act spoiled.
"Alright, alright, carry our Hongjing." Putting down Hongxu, who wouldn't let him be carried, the Emperor picked up Hongjing.
Hongxi obediently tugged at An Lingrong's sleeve, glancing enviously at Hongjing, who was being held by the Emperor.
Children are always the most sensitive, and because of his birth order, the emperor treated him rather coldly.
Especially when compared to the sixth prince Hongxu and the seventh prince Hongjing, Hongxi felt even more clearly that his father, the Emperor, did not like him very much.
Seeing the Emperor carrying Hongjing into the room, An Lingrong squatted down and said, "Come, let Mother carry Hongxi."
Hongxi shook his head, very understanding, "Hongxi is serious."
"It's not heavy, Mother is strong." An Lingrong picked up Hongxi in one go and looked at Hongxu, who was waiting obediently for him to go into the house together. "Come on, let's go in."
“Okay.” Hongxu nodded and followed An Lingrong into the house.
"Why are you so slow?" The Emperor turned his head and saw An Lingrong holding Hongxi. He put Hongjing on the couch, walked over and took Hongxi. "I'll carry you, don't tire yourself out."
“Hongxi isn’t heavy, he won’t get tired.” An Lingrong said gently, subtly rolling her eyes.
That treacherous emperor who treats his children differently—I love them dearly!
Perhaps the Emperor also realized his own impropriety, so he teased Hongxi and bounced him around, saying, "Hongxi is much lighter than Hongjing."
"It's not that Hongxi is lighter than Hongjing, it's that Hongjing is heavier than Hongxi. Hongjing has a big appetite, he eats more than Hongxu."
An Lingrong shook her head helplessly. Hongjing not only had a large appetite, but also preferred meat to vegetables. When he ate vegetables, his face would wrinkle up like a little old man, which was quite endearing.
"I remember that when Hongjing was first picked up during his first birthday celebration, he picked up a wooden sword and a bow and arrow. It seems that Hongjing will become the Baturu of the Qing Dynasty in the future."
An Lingrong smiled and agreed, "I hope Hongjing will live up to His Majesty's words in the future."
The Emperor was very confident: “He will definitely succeed, after all, he is my son.”
An Lingrong twitched the corner of her mouth. Don't try to glorify yourself. Four and a half strength! If you're going to follow someone, follow the late emperor.
The Emperor looked at Hongxu and suggested, "When we return to the palace, let Hongxu go to the Imperial Study."
"Your Majesty, Hongxu is only four years old, isn't he too young?" An Lingrong said with some reluctance.
The Emperor said in a way that left no room for refusal, "He is already six years old by the traditional Chinese age reckoning. It is beneficial for him to begin his education early. I will not allow the teacher to assign him too much homework."
In the Qing Dynasty, age was calculated by adding two years to the nominal age. Although Hongxu was actually four years old, he could also be said to be six years old.
Not wanting to put An Lingrong in a difficult position, Hongxu took the initiative to say, "Mother, I also want to go to the Imperial Study to study with the teacher."
An Lingrong sighed and agreed, "Alright, after we return to the palace, your mother will pack your luggage."
Since he's going to the Imperial Study, Hongxu should move to the Prince's Residence. The Prince's Residence is closer to the Imperial Study, making it more convenient for him to attend classes, and he can sleep in a little longer in the morning.
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