Su Junyao's words were neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for those outside to hear clearly.
The smile on Eunuch Liu's face froze. He glanced cautiously at the Second Prince, then lowered his head. Should he announce his arrival, or not?
The Second Prince really knows how to pick his time. It was right when the guards were changing shifts, which allowed him to get straight to the front of the palace.
That Marquis Wenyang, he should at least keep his voice down when he speaks ill of others behind their backs, or he'll be overheard. Your daughter is still in the Second Prince's arms!
The second prince couldn't even manage a smile.
Knowing your own awkward position and having your own incompetence exposed are two different things.
Chiu Chiu could feel that the Second Prince's arms were very stiff, and the hard feeling made her very uncomfortable.
Is this something her father would say?
She had just made a grand promise to protect the Second Prince, but now her father is making her slap in the face.
[I must tell my dad when I get back that he shouldn't speak so loudly about others in the future!]
Su Junyao was stunned. Who did he say bad things about?
Has the Second Prince arrived?
Thanks to Qiuqiu's voice reminding Su Junyao, he slightly raised his eyes to look at Emperor Jingming's face. Seeing that his expression was unpleasant, he knew that his words had made his father uncomfortable.
No matter how awkward his status is, the Second Prince is still the Emperor's biological son. He may feel bad about it, but others cannot slander him like this.
However, I was trying to first downplay the situation and then turn the tide!
"However, I believe that the Second Prince is of excellent character and needs to be polished like a rough gem. He will surely become a pillar of the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future."
Emperor Jingming became interested when he heard this, and relaxed his body, leaning back on the soft cushions, ready to listen carefully to Su Junyao's explanation.
"Please explain in detail, my dear minister."
Since Su Junyao knew that the Second Prince was outside, he naturally wouldn't make enemies for himself, so he said things that the father and son wanted to hear.
"Although the Second Prince was not personally raised by His Majesty, he is both talented and virtuous. His only shortcoming is that he lacks experience."
"Then how should we train him?" Emperor Jingming leaned forward slightly. "How about I entrust the Second Prince to you, my dear minister?"
Su Junyao had shot himself in the foot. He had originally intended to comfort the Emperor that the Second Prince was a promising talent, but he was implicated because of Zhao Shuyi's affair. He thought that the Emperor would take the opportunity to give him a few instructions, and as long as he handled them well, he could easily get the Prince into the court.
But he's not supposed to be the emperor's babysitter!
He struggles to take care of his own few little rascals!
"Your Majesty, please reconsider! Your Majesty, your subject..."
Su Junyao was sweating profusely, unsure how to salvage the situation.
Emperor Jingming did not give him a chance to refuse: "Alright, I trust you, my dear minister. I am at ease entrusting the Second Prince to you. I expect you to polish the Second Prince into a beautiful gem."
"Your subject obeys the decree." Su Junyao would be a fool if he still didn't understand His Majesty's meaning.
The Emperor wants to give the Second Prince a chance, and the Gongye family affair is a good opportunity for him to practice. The Gongye family is a special family in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the Emperor probably doesn't want to keep them around anymore.
Hopefully, the Second Prince is a real gem and not a blockhead, otherwise things will get complicated.
Chuchu patted the Second Prince on the shoulder. He was standing there dumbfounded. He should hurry inside and express his gratitude.
The second prince snapped out of his daze, his emotions surging. He too was an ambitious man, and if his father was willing to give him this opportunity, it would be an immense blessing!
"Your subject Yunshen requests an audience with Your Majesty."
Emperor Jingming carelessly tossed a chess piece onto the board, throwing the game into chaos. "The Second Prince is here!"
Su Junyao thought to himself, "I knew this before you did, but I dare not say such a rebellious thing." He cooperated and said, "The Second Prince and His Majesty are of one mind. Knowing that you mentioned him, he appeared before you."
"Very well! Summon the Second Prince to an audience."
The second prince carried Qiuqiu in, and Emperor Jingming's smile deepened upon seeing her. He was happy just to see Qiuqiu now. She was his and the Empress Dowager's savior!
"Chirp chirp is here too, come quickly and let me see her."
Emperor Jingming's body had not fully recovered from the Gu poisoning, and it was still somewhat difficult for him to hold Qiuqiu. So he simply let the Second Prince hold her for him to see.
Chiu Chiu obediently allowed the Second Prince to hold her, showing no sign of reluctance. Anyone who could get Chiu Chiu close to them probably wasn't a bad person.
This second prince is still worth teaching.
Su Junyao felt a little relieved. "Chiu Chiu has been making a fuss about finding the Second Prince at home. They must be destined to be together."
Emperor Jingming: "Oh? Does Qiuqiu know the Second Prince?"
Chiu Chiu nodded: "Brother!"
Su Junyao broke out in a cold sweat. Who did this ancestor call his brother?
"Chirp chirp!"
He immediately reprimanded, "How dare you be disrespectful to the Second Prince!"
Do you even care about your life?!
Qiuqiu ignored his father, pointed to himself, and held up his little finger towards Emperor Jingming, saying, "Second Prince, my little brother."
She's got my back!
Su Junyao: "!!!"
This was the first time he had ever hated being able to hear Chiu Chiu's inner thoughts!
He didn't want to hear such blasphemous words a second time!
Emperor Jingming pondered for a long time but still couldn't understand what Qiuqiu meant. This girl speaks so early; even if she only says half of it, he can't understand her. It would be better if she didn't say anything at all.
If he guesses wrong and the little girl shakes her head, it will seriously damage his image of being wise and mighty.
"Su Junyao, what does your daughter mean by this?"
Let the father guess.
Su Junyao smiled sincerely: "Chiu Chiu said she is the Second Prince's younger brother."
"Hahaha! The Second Prince's underlings? Interesting, very interesting!"
Chiu Chiu panicked: "Dad, you've mistaken my older brother!"
Su Junyao now wants to call Qiuqiu "Big Brother," is this the time to be agonizing over such things?
"What Qiuqiu means is that she recognizes the Second Prince as her elder brother, and she will follow the Second Prince to gain experience and strive to serve the Great Zhou and share the burden of His Majesty."
Su Junyao's ability to fabricate stories had reached a new level. He was determined to let Emperor Jingming know the loyalty of the Wenyang Marquis's Mansion. He spoke earnestly: "Your Majesty, please see the sincerity of Qiujiu!"
Chiu Chiu slowly typed out a question mark. Her dad's comprehension is really bad!
[Your Majesty, look at me! Look at me!]
Chirping loudly, Su Junyao tried to attract Emperor Jingming's attention. Chirping had the Second Prince's help!
The second prince, carrying Qiuqiu, strode up to the two of them and immediately stated his position: "Your subject has been in Jin for three years, and my studies have been neglected. I beg Your Majesty to grant me more experience."
"That's exactly what I was thinking. I was just discussing this matter with Marquis Wenyang. I plan to entrust the investigation of the Gongye family's affairs to you and Marquis Wenyang together. Yunshen, don't let me down."
"Father, rest assured, I will certainly not let you down!"
"That's good." Emperor Jingming was satisfied. Seeing Qiuqiu's puffed-up little face, he assigned her a task as well. "Qiuqiu is intelligent, and I can't bear to bury her talent. When Qiuqiu can talk, she can study with Princess Funing."
Chirp chirp: (ω)?
His Highness the Crown Prince is right!
People who are too smart are more likely to die young!
[Oh, I'm dying of pain from studying!]
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