How could she not admit it? Miss Ximen finally lost some of her arrogance and bowed her head timidly: "Your Highness, please forgive me. It was an unintentional mistake."

"I have always been tolerant." Helian Yu looked at the Imperial Concubine, "Does she have any aunts or sisters in the harem?"

"She is from Ximen and is of the same clan as Concubine Zhen." The Imperial Concubine reminded at the right time.

"Then let Concubine Zhen take care of him. Madam Ximen will send him there now."

In this way, the Ximen family was eliminated.

The ladies of each family also understood that although Princess Zhaoyang was young, she was not as easy to fool as other children of her age. They could also see some clues from the attitudes of His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine.

After Helian Yu dealt with this matter, he asked Ci Dong to distribute pens, ink, paper and inkstone, and test the knowledge of the young ladies on the spot.

"Each of you write one word, and I will see if it has any affinity with you."

"What skills did Zhaoyang learn from the Imperial Master?"

"No, I just keep whoever I like. Do I need to learn anything?" Helian Yu blinked.

Imperial Concubine: “…”

Are you planning some big move again?

Facts have proved that Helian Yu really did not have any big moves in mind.

She would give a badge of the Imperial Master's Mansion to anyone whose handwriting she liked.

A total of three pieces were given away.

Yan Tiantian, the little granddaughter of the Minister of Works.

Fang Zhengjin, the youngest daughter of the Dali Temple's Shaoqing.

Shu You, the only daughter of General Zhenbei.

After the banquet, Helian Yu hurried to the Yangxin Palace, wanting to go back early to visit Helian Mo.

"Since you have chosen me as your tutor, you will have a companion when you go to Shengwen Hall in the future."

Helian Yu pulled Helian Su's dragon robe and said, "Father, what nonsense are you talking about? What Shengwen Hall? I don't understand~"

Helian Su held Helian Yu's little head and said, "You understand."

"Can't understand!"

"I understand."

"Can't understand!"

"I understand."

"Can't understand!"

…

According to Chang Hai's recollection, His Majesty drank an extra bowl of porridge at dinner that day, perhaps because his mouth was too dry.

That night, Helian Yu left the palace late and did not visit the third prince.

After returning to the Imperial Master's Mansion, Helian Yu did not see Xie Rangchen. He threw the remaining badges on his desk and ran back to Wushuang Garden.

After taking a bath, Helian Yu put on a thin shirt and took out a storybook from under the bed. As he was reading it with relish, there was a knock on the door.

Helian Yu acted faster than he thought. He stuffed the notebook under his pillow and looked at the visitor with an innocent face.

Seeing Helian Yu like this, Chang An asked in confusion: "Were you hiding the storybook just now?"

"No!" Helian Yu said stubbornly and confidently, "I haven't seen it for a long time! And what are you doing here?"

"Accept the punishment."

Helian Yu thought of what happened during the day, groped under the pillow, pulled out a book, and motioned Chang An to come closer.

Chang An walked forward, knelt on one knee in front of the couch, lowered his eyelids slightly, and fixed his eyes on the title of the book.

Agent Training Manual.

Helian Yu handed it to Chang An, who stretched out his hands and took it steadily.

"The last one I gave you was a manual for training ordinary soldiers. This one is a little more powerful, mainly for training people with high talents."

"Please copy a few copies of this book and give one to each of my father, the crown prince, my second brother, my third brother, and my fourth brother. Keep the original and send it to Zhaoyang County to be used for the establishment of a military academy."

"Understood." After Chang An agreed, he raised his eyes to look at Helian Yu, "Is this the punishment from His Highness?"

"You can take it as a reward if you want." Helian Yu spread his hands, "Anyway, this is how rewards and punishments are."

Chang An's eyes were smiling, like the warm sun melting the snow: "Then Chang An dares to take it as a reward from Your Highness."

After giving the instructions, Chang An walked out.

[I hope Master will let me go out to play tomorrow~] Have a good night’s sleep.

In the morning, Helian Yu woke up with great expectations, but found out that—

Damn it! It's raining! She can't go out! However, nothing can stop Helian Yu.

Holding an umbrella, she trotted all the way to the main courtyard, dragging the mud spots on her skirt, and found Xie Rangchen who was brewing wine.

He was wearing a red dress, which was really dazzling.

"Master~"

"You are so pretty—"

"Stop there." Xie Rangchen held back Helian Yu who was about to throw herself at him, "Go back and change your clothes."

Helian Yu looked down at her new green dress, took it off decisively, and stuffed it into Xie Rangchen's arms.

"Master likes to wash clothes. Here! I'll give you a super beautiful washboard later!"

“…”

Xie Rangchen put her green skirt on a chair beside her and looked at her wearing a pea green gauze undershirt: "Stay away from the doors and windows. If you feel cold, then..."

"Just bear with it."

Helian Yu: "..."

What an aggressive master.

Just as Xie Rangchen finished cooking the wine, Chang Zuo pushed the door open and walked in. The corners of his clothes were slightly wet, and he was holding a large food box in his hand.

"Wow~ Brother Chang Zuo works so hard! He has to run errands for Master even on rainy days~~~"

Helian Yu gloated over other people's misfortune.

Chang Zuo put the food box on the table: "Breakfast from Shangyang Tower, brought for you."

Helian Yu choked and changed his words decisively: "Brother Chang Zuo has worked so hard! Let's eat together!"

The spring rain lasted for three days in the capital, and the people had some free time. They visited each other with good friends and enjoyed themselves leisurely.

As soon as the rain stopped, the Dongning envoys rushed over without stopping.

The Honglu Temple was very busy.

The court was dismissed.

"Is your leg injury better now? It was rainy in the capital a few days ago, and you have been busy receiving envoys these past two days. I am really worried that your leg injury will be healed."

The one who is so weird can definitely be Helian Chi.

Helian Mo remained calm and said, "Thank you for your concern, Fourth Brother. Xiao Yuer brought me some medicine for my wounds and she is now well."

The corners of Helian Chi's mouth curved deeply: "Xiao Yu'er really can't sit still, even when it rains, her kindness overflows."

"Is it true that you have not forgotten to light the lamps in Shangyang Tower tonight?"

Helian Mo had long been accustomed to Helian Chi's sarcastic remarks towards his brothers. He would occasionally reply to him or listen to the useful parts of his words.

They couldn't change Helian Chi and could only accept it.

Anyway... you'll get used to it after listening to it for a few years.

"I had forgotten it originally, but Third Brother reminded me, and now I remember it again."

Helian Chi walked away in a very casual manner.

Helian Sheng yawned nonchalantly and squeezed next to Helian Mo: "What did the emperor say just now? I think I heard about the marriage."

"The Dongning envoy brought a young prince and a princess of marriageable age to marry Daxia, and requested Daxia to send a princess to Dongning for marriage."

"There is no princess in Daxia for them to abuse." Helian Sheng sneered, "If we really set a precedent of sending princesses for marriage, there is no guarantee that those countries will covet Xiao Yu'er. Father and the Imperial Master will not allow it."

"The hostage from Dongning can stay, but what about the princess who is to be married off to the other side? Does Father want to keep her?"

Helian Mo shook his head slightly and whispered, "No one can stay."

Helian Sheng was horrified, and his inquiring eyes met Helian Mo's: "Did the emperor say that?"

"Yes." Helian Mo nodded slightly, "Second brother, you have to bear the burden first. The princess who married you will be your concubine."

"No! Why!" Helian Sheng jumped up angrily, "Old Four, he also--"

Helian Chi stood in the distance and turned around coldly, scaring Helian Sheng so much that he swallowed his words.