Chapter 17: School! Homework
He Zhaojun was momentarily unsure of what to choose. She didn't have much of a feeling about who to marry. If it meant keeping her six big, silly men, then she'd marry. After all, she planned to travel around the world for years after marriage, taking in the sights.
Besides, Lou Yao was He Zhaojun's official partner. As childhood sweethearts, they had a deep bond of mutual support, so there was no reason why she and Lou Yao wouldn't get along. Furthermore, with Wen Ziduan here today, she didn't want to argue any further, so she might as well agree quickly to avoid further complications.
"It's all up to your Majesty." He Zhaojun kowtowed to express her gratitude, looking calm and unyielding, ready to be slaughtered with dignity.
Wen Ziduan was speechless for a long time: "You..."
Didn't you say you wouldn't marry? You wanted to be free and easy, living a carefree life alone?
Seeing her son's face grow increasingly grim, Concubine Yue quickly spoke up, "Your Majesty, the daughter of the He family is about to be engaged to the Lou family. However, she only has a father and brothers at home, but no mother or concubine. There's no one to teach her etiquette and manners. This is not appropriate."
Emperor Wen nodded. Ah Heng was quite active today. It seemed that she really liked the girl from the He family.
"Since He Zhaojun is Ziduan's savior, and the He family has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion, I dare to ask for a favor from the He family girl today. Let her enter the palace after her injuries heal, and I will personally teach her. How do you think?"
Empress Xuan quickly understood Concubine Yue's intentions, and even Emperor Wen saw through them. With a wave of his hand, he approved the matter.
Concubine Yue asked He Zhaojun, "I just read your Journey to the West and I know you're no ordinary woman. I won't be too restrictive with your personality, so don't worry. Are you still willing to come into the palace and accompany me?"
He Zhaojun was caught off guard by this sudden change. She only knew that Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi were engaged soon after, and Cheng Shaoshang was brought up by the Empress. Unexpectedly, before she even arrived, she was "claimed" by Concubine Yue.
He Yong was so moved that he burst into tears and quickly agreed. He wanted to pour out his heart and express his gratitude to the emperor for his great kindness, and gave an impassioned speech.
Wen Ziduan, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke up: "Your Majesty, General He and the younger generals have treated the He family's daughter like the apple of their eye for so many years. If she were to leave, the He family would be left without anyone to take care of the household. This is truly inconsiderate."
Concubine Yue raised her lips and smiled slightly, watching her son act like a demon: "So, what do you say we should do?"
Wen Ziduan raised his head and smiled. "How about letting He Zhaojun live at home, and I'll escort her to the palace to study every day. That way, when she returns home, she can still take care of her affairs for a day and meet with her father and brother? What do you think?"
Emperor Wen slapped his thigh and said, "Oh my, you bastard, if you want to come to your mother's palace every day to laze around, you don't have to drag the He family girl with you!"
Wen Ziduan said righteously, "Father, this is absurd. I originally wanted to repay the He family girl for saving my life. When she gets married, I will definitely add several carts of dowry for her."
He Zhaojun was kneeling beside him, feeling numb.
Is there anyone who would consider my feelings?!
Sleeping in the palace, she could rest for nearly an hour longer every day. Now, Wen Ziduan forced her to go home and check the account books at night. If she wanted to go to school, she should go to school. Why did she have homework?
In today's world, Wen Ziduan would be the kind of person who, even after the teacher announced the end of school, would still raise his hand and complain, "Teacher, you haven't given us the papers yet!" He Zhaojun was furious. "How could the Third Prince be so petty?"
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