Chapter 42
Upon hearing this, the ministers in Penglai Palace stood up and bowed.
Duofu looked around and found that several ministers looked familiar, so he told them not to be too polite. The ministers thanked the Crown Prince and heard His Majesty say, "You sit in your seats. He is still a child, so there is no need to be too polite. Duofu, come here and sit next to me."
"I understand, Father."
After hearing this, the ministers naturally could not take the emperor's words of "no need to be polite" seriously. The emperor was truly a loving father to the prince, and every word he said was kind. He asked the prince to sit next to the emperor's throne.
The new prince is more favored by the emperor than they thought.
In a few moments, everyone present had an idea in their minds, and then they thought, if the emperor did not value the prince, he would not have suddenly appointed him as the prince today. And Xu Xiaoman from the East Factory must have been valued by the emperor because of his contribution in raising the prince.
It makes sense, it makes sense, everything makes sense.
Xuan Fu sat below the emperor's father, actually next to his hand, and they shared a long dining table, not two tables. The dishes on the table were all new and looked untouched. Why didn't the emperor eat?
Zhong Yun glanced: ...
There was something written all over his prince’s face.
"Are you hungry?" Zhong Yun asked.
Xuanyuefu hummed, "Father, I just sat down at the Xianju Palace and haven't eaten much."
"Zhao Erxi, please serve some hot dishes."
Soon there were fresh dishes in front of Xuan Duifu, and he ate some with relish. Seeing Xuan Duifu eating with relish, Zhong Yun also felt hungry and ate some dishes. When the ministers sitting below saw the emperor and the prince eating, they followed suit, and the atmosphere was very harmonious for a while.
When half of the meal was finished, Zhong Yun slowed down his chopsticks. Seeing that Xuanfu was eating like a pig, he did not even bother to ask if he was done. He held the wine glass and drank slowly, chatting about family matters with his close ministers below.
Kaohsiung became a little nervous when he saw the prince come in, and kept looking for an opportunity to apologize, but he never found a chance because the prince was still eating. When he saw the emperor stop eating and drink, he immediately walked forward with the wine glass.
"I wish His Majesty a long life."
Other ministers: ...One step too late, Kaohsiung will flatter the dragon.
Zhong Yun raised his glass with a smile, signaling Kaohsiung to drink it first. Zhong Yun just took a sip and waited for Kaohsiung to speak. As expected, Kaohsiung looked distressed and took the blame. He knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to apologize to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. This is also a family scandal. My eldest son is not ambitious and is the most naughty. He accidentally bumped into His Royal Highness yesterday..."
The other ministers stopped eating with their chopsticks and looked over and listened.
No wonder Lord Gao was so eager, it turned out that the new prince had an offense at home.
Xuan Fu was very sensitive when he heard the word "Prince". He had the professional ethics of a new crown prince and stopped eating immediately. He wiped his mouth in a very reserved and noble manner and looked at Lord Gao who was kneeling on one knee to apologize.
This is Gao Bin’s father.
Zhong Yun smiled and said, "I thought it was a big deal, just a fight between kids."
Kaohsiung secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the emperor did not want to start a war.
"Tell me about it, Duofu."
Xuanyu Fu immediately said, "I just reprimanded Master Gao in Xianju Palace. He is feeling unwell and has been sent home."
"That's right." Zhong Yun nodded, and then smiled at Kaohsiung who was kneeling on the ground, "Why are you still kneeling, Mr. Gao? Get up quickly."
Kaohsiung hurriedly thanked the emperor, then turned around to thank His Highness for his grace.
"Your Highness is truly open-minded."
Xuan Fu smiled and subconsciously wanted to say thank you, but he held it back. He had to learn from his father, the emperor. Even if he wanted to be close to his subjects, he couldn't talk too much.
He speaks little, which makes him seem unfathomable.
The other ministers in the hall listened to the story but didn't know what had happened. Kaohsiung only said there was a collision but didn't specify the reason. The emperor and the prince didn't mention it either, fearing that the reason couldn't be stated directly. So everyone tactfully talked about other things.
Zhong Yun: "Have you finished eating?"
"Okay, father." Xuanxuanfu felt full and energetic again after eating!
Zhong Yun: ... funny.
"All of you present here are my loyal ministers. You are young, so please toast to all of you on my behalf."
Manyu Fu: I understand!
He can do this job.
Wang Yuanyuan was carrying a pot of hot tea made with red dates, ginger slices and longans. The ginger was too spicy, so she put less of it, and instead she put more red dates and longans. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince liked it very much. He went to three places today and had the same pot of tea. After he finished drinking it, he added hot water. He had already drunk three pots of tea.
At this time, Wang Yuanyuan was walking behind the prince carrying a teapot, while the prince was holding a teacup and getting to know the ministers in the hall one by one - in this hall, in addition to those above the fourth rank, there were also members of the royal family with titles.
The highest one is Prince Li. Previously, Dasheng had two princes: Prince Shen and Prince Li. Prince Shen, now Prince Shen, is his father the emperor's half-brother. Like Prince Li, he is the fifth child and the fifth brother. His biological mother was a minor noblewoman at the time, just like the two concubines in the harem today, who survived by being cautious.
The insignificant Prince of Li in the past - when Zhongrui was the emperor, he only gave the title of Prince to the fifth brother, looking down on him. During the Ningwu period, Emperor Ningwu ascended the throne and conferred titles on all brothers equally, and both of the remaining brothers were given the title of Prince.
At that time, he was so murderous that he killed all his other brothers - Zhongrui and Zhongyu.
Prince Li was quite young, about twenty-four or twenty-five, and was actually quite handsome with thick eyebrows and big eyes. But when he saw his nephew, he stood up first, then perhaps felt that it was inappropriate, after all, Prince Li was his uncle and elder, so he sat back down.
The other members of the royal family acted as if they had never seen him, and only laughed at him in their hearts: he was not worthy of being on the stage, and he wanted to flatter the emperor's son without even considering his generation, and he was going too far. And so on.
Xuanyu Fu hurriedly said, "Uncle, I'll toast you a glass."
"Okay, this is the first time I met you and I was in a hurry so I didn't bring any gifts." Prince Li felt a little embarrassed after sitting down, but then the crown prince called him uncle to save his face, and he felt much better, as if nothing had happened.
When Xuanyuefu heard this, he said, "It's okay. I'll go to my uncle's house and ask for it when I have the chance."
Prince Li Zhongqiong was stunned for a moment, then he laughed heartily, "Okay, come on, uncle will take you out to play then."
The uncle and nephew chatted warmly, it didn't seem like the first time they met, but as if they had known each other for childhood. The other clan members who were just watching the fun looked jealous, suspecting that Zhongqiong had previously flattered the prince?
No way, Zhongqiong’s son is only five years old and not even old enough to go to the Chongming Hall. How did he know him?
Xuanyi Fu: I don’t know him. This is the first time I see him. He is just trying to show his support to the elder.
This fifth uncle's name is "Zhongqiong", which shows that he is not very popular.
Zhong Qiong waited for the prince to toast other tables, still savoring what had just happened with his wine glass in hand. This prince was different from his second brother, he was born with a likable personality, and he would be warm to everyone with just a few words.
Many members of the royal family took turns at the table, but Prince Shen did not come. He sent a letter wanting to go to the palace to celebrate the birthday, but Xu Xiaoman refused and rejected it. He still remembered that Zhong Yun was mad and cold-hearted at that time. How long did it take for this villain Zhong Heng to be unable to bear the coldness?
Let it cool down for three to five years.
Earl Yongcheng and Earl Zhongyi were still happy at this time, and they clinked glasses with the prince happily. With Zhongqiong's foreshadowing, all the clan members of seniority let go and affectionately called the little prince nephew, elder nephew, nephew-in-law, etc., and even presented them with gifts.
Xuanyu Fu: Okay, okay, I want them all. Wang Banban, please write them down. He will visit various houses and collect gifts later!
In short, the royal family was still very happy and friendly, making those who had been sitting on the bench for four years feel like a long-awaited rain, finally meeting someone who liked them. How great!
When they arrived at the ministers' place, many people would offer tea to them. They could be intimate with each other, but they could not chat too much like a family, let alone accept gifts - of course, high-ranking officials in the palace would not want to give gifts to the prince in front of the emperor. This is because they have nothing better to do and think their position is too secure.
The emperor is now in his prime, and the little prince is only a few years old. They are the emperor's subjects. If they give gifts to the prince in private, they would be suspected of forming a clique.
Many of Fu and the ministers have a tacit understanding, so just be polite to each other.
Therefore, the tea was served very quickly, just like a "flowing banquet", but there were exceptions, such as when Xuanyifu served to Lord Zhou. The Lord's hands were shaking, so Xuanyifu paid more attention to him, drank a sip of tea and looked at him twice more, and Lord Zhou was almost scared to death.
Many people are so happy that they say "I remember it now"!
"Master Zhou, is he Zhou Quan's father?"
Lord Zhou, who was holding the wine glass, had shaking hands and steadied himself with one hand. Quan'er wouldn't have really said those words to the prince, right? "Yes, yes, I am." His voice was a little drifting.
Xuan Fu felt very close to him after hearing this. He held Lord Zhou's wrist with his little hand and said happily, "I felt that Lord Zhou looked familiar the moment I saw him. I just took a few more glances and found that Zhou Quan and Lord Zhou look very similar."
"Gu and Zhou Quan are friends."
"Mr. Zhou can be considered as my uncle."
Lord Zhou wanted to kowtow to the prince, but he was trembling with fear. “I don’t deserve it. It is my honor that your Highness values me.”
...This is so familiar, as if I had heard it not long ago. Xuan Fu realized that he was too enthusiastic, so he smiled and said, "Mr. Zhou has raised a very good child. I am worthy of the responsibility. I will not bother you anymore."
"Please do as you wish, Your Highness." After seeing the Crown Prince off, Lord Zhou was finally able to raise his sleeves to wipe the sweat off his face. Looking at the envious eyes of the other ministers, Lord Zhou felt both painful and somewhat happy.
Xuanyuefu took turns sitting in the seats on the royal family's side. There were several ministers sitting behind the royal family. At this time, he went around to the opposite row. As he walked - Xuanyuefu's eyes widened. In front of him sat an old man, a lovely old man, the old man he had been thinking about all the time!
After such a long time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince walked around the palace and finally had a face-to-face meeting with his tutor, Hu.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince: Hee!
Master Hu: My life is over.
"Master, it's me, Duofu." Xuanyufu said happily.
Master Hu had prepared a petition to retire and return home in his heart, and Xuanyuefu's look and energy might torture him. Xuanyuefu said happily, looked around the table, poured wine for Master Hu himself, and asked Wang Banban to fill his glass.
"I would like to thank Master Hu for his teachings in Chongming Hall over the past few years." Xuan Fu was sincere. Master Hu seemed serious and harsh, but he was actually quite nice to him. Later on, when he sometimes couldn't understand something, Master Hu would not force him to learn. He would turn a blind eye and let him get by.
I hope this continues in the future!
Master Hu met Duo Xinfu's sincere eyes and suppressed the memorial of retirement and return to his hometown in his heart. "Your Highness, aren't you angry that I was too harsh before?"
"No, no, I know that the Master is just teaching seriously." Xuanyufu said.
Why are you angry? From now on, Master Hu will continue to focus on his studies and let him graze. That's all.
Tutor Hu nodded with tears of relief in his eyes. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not hopeless. He was not naughty before. He just learns slowly. Just teach him slowly and teach him a few more times.
Xuan Fu had no idea about the drastic change in Tutor Hu's heart - from resigning and returning home to studying harder. If he had known, Xuan Fu would not have bullied the old man.
What he said just now was just talk and what he joked about was just play, but he was still very respectful to Master Hu.
Therefore, both the master and the disciple were very happy at this time and clinked their glasses. Xuanyuefu felt that he had shown off in front of the Taifu and that he should just maintain the status quo in the future. Taifu Hu, on the other hand, said: the great prosperity is not over yet and he has to work hard.
When we arrived at Master Yan's place, the atmosphere was even more relaxed.
Xuan Fu likes Master Yan very much. If you say he respects Master Hu, there were several kinds of teachers in school before. The head teacher was strict and solemn but very dedicated. He was always worried about the students' academic performance, who in the class had a premature love affair, and even the hygiene for a week. Naturally, he had a bad temper, but the students in the class respected him very much and did not dare to laugh and play.
There is also a type of teacher, like Tutor Yan, who is humorous and interesting in his lectures and very approachable. After class, he can still laugh and joke with everyone, and everyone likes him very much.
Tutor Yan is such a teacher.
Xuanyunfu clinked glasses with Master Yan, who was drinking tea. Master Yan said with a smile, "Your Highness wants to get me drunk, but tomorrow is a day off and I have nothing to do."
"Hehe, there are still three days of vacation." Xuanyu Fu bumped into the tutor again.
Happy.
After Xuanfu finished offering tea, he turned around and found that his father had come and was sitting at the table below the emperor's seat. He was so happy that he called him "Dad".
The atmosphere in the room was somewhat different. The officials from the Censorate endured it again and again and finally sat still.
Today is the emperor’s birthday. You don’t need to attend the ceremony yet. You can attend the ceremony tomorrow to pay your respects to Xu Xiaoman.
There is also the crown prince. We didn’t mention him before, but now that his status is different, he still calls the eunuch from the East Factory his father. This has never happened in any dynasty and it’s against the rules!
After a while, the atmosphere in the palace was just right. An old minister, under the influence of alcohol, smiled and said that it was almost the end of the year, and the spring of next year would be the perfect time to select concubines. The previous emperor had passed away four years ago, and now the emperor had an empty harem, so he should start a family soon...
In a word: urging marriage and childbirth.
Xuan Xufu was originally very happy but his face fell after hearing this. He was enjoying his meal, why did he bring up this? He was unhappy for his father the emperor and his father.
Besides, isn’t he Ye Zi?
He is the fruit of his two fathers!
Xuan Fu looked at his father the Emperor. What should he do? He knew that his father the Emperor would definitely not agree - the throne was his father's. But if he got angry now, it would not be a good idea. If he got angry, what would he do?
The little prince frowned, wrinkled his face, and thought hard.
When others saw this, they thought that the prince was still young, and they were anxious and worried just because he was mentioned as a prince through the imperial selection. But it was understandable that the emperor had appointed a prince, and the new prince didn't know who his biological mother was, and he had no one in his uncle's family and no power to rely on. Now that the emperor was young, and he might have eight or ten children, it was normal for the prince to be nervous.
It is still unknown who will sit on that chair in the end, so officials like them don't need to flatter the prince too much now.
Zhong Yun held a wine glass in his hand, smiling, without any temper at all. Unlike the previous ministers who mentioned the selection of concubines, Emperor Ningwu was furious and scolded him in the court, saying, "You mentioned this right after the death of the previous emperor, which is disloyal."
Because the insults were so severe, no one dared to mention it later.
After four years, some people saw that the atmosphere was good and tried to test it out. When they saw that the emperor was not angry and was smiling, they immediately wondered if this matter could be accomplished.
All the ministers who had daughters of marriageable age at home were tempted.
"Lu Qing mentioned the talent show."
Lord Lu nodded hurriedly. It seemed that His Majesty was interested in selecting a concubine. His visit today was not in vain. The other ministers also looked at His Majesty in silence.
Emperor Ningwu drank the wine with a smile, looked around, and saw that everyone's thoughts were clearly visible on their faces, so he said, "I am a gay man."
Manyu Fu's round face was shocked and emitted fierce rays.
!!!
Emperor Dad, are you so powerful?
Is this something that can be said directly?
The emperor father was still smiling.
Xuanyi Fu suddenly remembered that his father the emperor was a beautiful mad dog tyrant. This was not the case with their harmonious family of three. The emperor father was very good to him and his father and never lost his temper. Xuanyi Fu had forgotten that his father had such a personality.
Looking at my father again, he seemed to be used to it and was very calm.
The whole palace was not quiet at this moment, the atmosphere was freezing. The ministers were trembling with fear, not knowing whether to continue sitting or stand up and kneel down to apologize, secretly looking at the throne. The emperor was still smiling, looking at them with a smile.
Lord Lu knelt down and begged for forgiveness, and other ministers and royal family members knelt down one after another.
"My dear ministers, what have you done wrong? Lord Lu cares about me, and I regard you as my confidants. I'll be honest with you. I'm gay and I like men. If you want to send women to fill my harem, your thoughts are in vain. If you want the emperor's favor—" Emperor Ningwu's smile gradually faded, and he looked at the people kneeling below, "Is there anyone who wants to offer himself for my bed?"
Many blessings: ...
Help, father. Those kneeling below are old men and middle-aged uncles. This is scary. What if someone has a heart attack? It’s not a big problem. The imperial physician is waiting next door. It should be fine.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is terrified—"
The whole hall was filled with fear and trepidation. Who would dare to respond to this?
Emperor Ningwu nodded with interest and sighed, "Yes, I asked you to recommend yourselves to my bed, which is humiliating to you, my dear ministers. It would be bad if the history books left a stigma of you being a treacherous flatterer who climbed onto the emperor's bed to win the emperor's favor."
The ministers bowed their heads to the ground and trembled all over. This time they didn't even dare to say "I am terrified".
His Majesty is mad, crazy.
Emperor Ningwu put down his wine glass with a quiet sound, but because the atmosphere in the hall was too quiet, the sound was like the sound of a huge knife. No one dared to breathe. After a long time or a moment, Emperor Ningwu said, "Prince, please greet all the ministers for me. I have drunk too much and have a headache. Lord Xu, please accompany me for a walk. You don't have to follow me." The latter sentence was said to Zhao Erxi.
Xu Xiaoman felt distressed: "Yes."
As soon as Emperor Ningwu and Jiu Qiansui left, all the ministers in the hall were still kneeling, and the crown prince who was entrusted with the important task said: ...He can do it! He will clean up the mess!
"Everyone, please stand up." Xu Duofu stood up and waved his hand, then turned around and asked, "Anything else?"
Zhao Erxi was also dumbfounded and hurriedly reported the program.
There were singing, dancing and acrobatics.
Xuanyu Fu clapped his hands and said, "Let him come up. It's still early. Serve some wine and food." He ate again.
Continue playing music, continue dancing, continue eating and drinking.
But then the atmosphere was a little different. The ministers secretly wiped their sweat, and then looked at the little prince sitting on the chair next to the dragon throne. They were horrified. The emperor was gay, no wonder he was so quick to appoint the prince. I'm afraid there will be no other princes in the future...
The value of the little prince is still increasing.
Moreover, the little prince is still young and currently looks very friendly. The current emperor can really make them tremble with fear with just one word...
Many blessings: delicious, beautiful and fun!
The Wanshou Palace banquet lasted until the end of the afternoon, which was just before five o'clock, when the fireworks were set off. It was already dark at this time, and the fireworks bloomed in the sky above the Taiji Palace, which was very beautiful and brilliant. After the fireworks were set off, all the officials congratulated the emperor again, wishing him a long life, and then the celebration ended.
The ministers and their wives left the palace one after another.
Many officials came to see him off and exchanged a few pleasantries. Finally, everyone left. He burped softly and touched his belly, which was as big as a dragon's python, and said, "Banban, I ate too much today." His belly seemed a little bulging.
"Not much, Your Highness. It's all water. It will be gone if you pee on it." Wang Yuanyuan said.
Zhao Erxi was so angry when he heard this. His Highness is already the crown prince, and Wang Yuanyuan's words were so - too rude!
Fortunately, there is no one here at the moment, just them.
Manyu Fu had been busy all day and finally felt tired. He asked, "Where are my father and the emperor?"
Wang Yuanyuan didn't know this and looked at Zhao Erxi. Zhao Erxi was speechless at first, and then said respectfully: "Your Highness, the emperor and the Ninth Prince have returned to the Purple Palace."
Xuanyuefu hesitated for a moment, not feeling very tired anymore, and said, "Then I'll wait here for a while."
His emperor father had just lost his temper in the afternoon. Based on his experience of reading novels, he decided not to bother his two fathers.
But Penglai Palace was boring, and Xuanyufu had also been to Xianju Palace, so he said he wanted to go outside to digest his food and didn't want to take the sedan chair. Wang Yuanyuan hurriedly took out a coat and helped the little prince put it on. Xuanyufu drank a day of cold-dispelling tea, and now his face was rosy and rosy. When he walked outside and felt the breeze, he felt quite comfortable.
Only then did he realize how big the Taiji Palace was.
I used to think that there were only three halls in the front, and he didn’t even go to the entire right palace.
Penglai Hall, Xianju Hall, and the closest to Taiye Lake is Hanliang Hall - there is a Hanyuan Hall at the end of the three halls in front, and the two halls are not in the same place. The three halls in the front half of the left hall are office places, and this place is more for entertainment.
Hanliang Hall is a tall three-story hall with a ship-shaped appearance.
The chief eunuch guarding the palace came forward to greet him. Seeing the prince's curiosity, he carefully introduced him in a humorous way, "...it's the coolest in summer. You can sit on the bow deck and fish."
Boat-shaped deck.
Manyu Fu: "I'll go and take a look."
They all followed suit.
The lights were lit in Hanliang Palace. The young eunuch held a lantern in his hand to shine the light in front of the prince's feet. Wang Yuanyuan protected little Duofu, fearing that he would fall if he got too close, as the water in Taiye Lake was now cold.
Xuan Fu stood there looking down. He was on the first floor of the main hall, more than two or three meters above the water of Taiye Lake, and could smell the coldness of the lake water.
“Summer is a great place to be!”
Being a prince allows you to develop various places for fun.
Xuan Fu looked for a while, but it was too dark to see the bottom of the pond clearly, so he turned back, deliberately taking his time, for he was afraid to go back too early and disturb his two fathers.
A real biological child.
Everyone accompanied the little prince around, and no one felt tired. Instead, they were very happy. Later, many people asked Wang Banban why he did this.
Wang Yuanyuan said: Since His Majesty ascended the throne, the three palaces have not been used. The eunuchs and palace maids guarding the palaces are almost going crazy with idleness. Now that a real master has come and is interested in these places, they must be very happy.
When the master comes to play, there is a chance to serve him, and if you serve him well, you will be rewarded.
That's the reason.
Shengdu is located differently from the modern historical Forbidden City. The climate here is very livable. The summer is not so hot, and the winter is not so cold. People can eat fresh river and seafood, and the climate is also good. Therefore, there was no precedent of emperors and harems of previous dynasties going to the royal summer resort.
It will only make Tai Chi Palace more and more suitable for tourism.
Of course, if there was an emperor who was not such a homebody, he might want to go out and play after staying in Taiji Palace for a long time. He could use various pretexts to go north, where there were the Qiang people on the grassland, to the south, there were the Yi people, and to the west, there were the Snow Mountain Range. It was said that there were the Xuelan people with white beards, blue eyes and skin as white as snow.
Manyu Fu found what the old man said interesting, so he asked curiously, "Have you seen the Xuelan people?"
"Your Highness, I have never seen one. I heard about it from the old eunuchs left over from the previous dynasty. The people of Xuelan are as tall as mountains, and they are all strange and eccentric people."
Xuanyu Fu said: "We are all human beings, some are good and some are bad, it's nothing just because they look different."
"Your Highness is right."
Manyu Fu asked again, "What about going east?"
"Good prince, to the east is the sea, and there are pirates."
Manyu Fu frowned, "Are the pirates disturbing the people?"
"This servant doesn't know."
As they were talking, the sky was getting darker and darker, like ink. A group of people came up, and the one leading them was Zhao Erxi, who was running out of breath. Zhao Erxi wanted to greet him, but Xuan Fu waved his hand and said no, and asked, "But my father and father are looking for me?"
"Your Highness, the Emperor saw that you had not returned yet, so he sent me to ask about you. It is dark and cold outside, and the Ninth Prince is also worried about your health."
"I'll go back now." Xuanyu Fu said hurriedly. This was just filial piety. He had just been walking outside for a long time and now he could finally go home.
Wang Yuanyuan waved her hand, and the sedan arrived. Xuanyunfu got on the sedan. He was still young, and his legs were long, but he couldn't walk as fast as the adults. It was faster to sit in the sedan. He sat firmly and said to Wang Banban, "Banban, give him some money, he tells a good story."
"Well, I understand." Wang Yuanyuan stayed to give the reward.
The old eunuch guarding the palace was really smiling, not because he cared about the money, but because it was a reward from the prince, and he showed his face in front of the prince, which was a great joy.
Purple Palace.
The side palaces on both sides had been tidied up. They were full of the prince's things, including his study, toys, and clothes. They had to be moved more than twenty times. Zhuixing and Zhuyue directed the servants to work for a whole day before they could finally tidy up everything.
The Zichen Palace was brightly lit.
The door called the prince. Many people got off the sedan chair, and Zhao Erxi said sideways: "Your Highness, the emperor and the nine thousand years old are waiting for you in the main palace."
Xuanyunfu ran to find his two fathers.
Xu Xiaoman hugged Duoduo and touched his forehead. Fortunately, he didn't have a fever. He held his hand and found that his palm was warm. Duoduofu said hurriedly, "I put on my coat. Banban gave me a blanket and I covered my legs with it."
"I'm glad you didn't catch a cold. Change your clothes and loosen up first. You've been tired all day." Xu Xiaoman felt sorry for his baby.
The Emperor, who was sitting on the couch, jokingly said, "Xiao Man, you should ask him if he has gotten over his addiction. Perhaps our little prince is reluctant to take off his dragon-like auspicious clothes."
Many blessed cheeks puffed up.
"Your dad is just teasing you." Xu Xiaoman coaxed his child.
Xuanyu Fu: "I'm not angry, as long as Father calms down."
Zhong Yun wanted to say that his face was getting even rounder - but when he met Xiaoman's gaze, he swallowed his words back. Well, well, the little prince is now in his prime.
Zhuixing Zhuyue took off the crown and the layers of ceremonial clothes for the prince.
Xuan Fu didn't feel tired at first. When he took off all his clothes except his inner clothes, he felt as if he had lost several pounds. He then put on a loose robe, and the three of them sat together.
"It's dark now, where are you going? Your father has been worried for a long time." Zhong Yun asked.
Xu Xuanfu sat next to his father and told him where they were going. Xu Xiaoman: "Is it fun?"
"It's not fun. It's dark and I can't even see if there are any fish below."
"Then why go?" Xu Xiaoman was surprised.
Manyu Fu looked at his father, the emperor, and then at his father——
"Just say whatever you want to say. By tomorrow, everyone in Shengdu will know that you are my only son. They will definitely not beat you." Zhong Yun said in a relaxed tone.
Having said that, Duo Xinfu was still very cautious. He stayed in his father's arms before saying, "Father, you are so angry and left with my father. According to the plot in the novel, you two have to--"
Xu Xiaoman blushed for a rare moment, and quickly interrupted, "No, your father and I were just chatting."
Zhong Yun raised his hand and knocked on Xuanfu's head.
"Don't think about my sex life with your father behind my back anymore."
Xuanyun Fu held his head in grievance, "I didn't think about it, I immediately stopped thinking about the possibility, so I ran out to play."
Zhong Yun nodded, "You are sensible." He added, "The palace is so big, you can go anywhere. If you run outside to get cold wind, you will get burned again--"
"I was wrong. I won't say it anymore."
Emperor Ningwu was halfway through his words when he received a glare from the Nine Thousand Year Old Man and immediately shut up.
Xuanyu Fu also hugged his father's waist and acted coquettishly, "No, no, father, I'm dressed warmly and it's not too cold."
"Take a hot bath later, drink some ginger soup before going to bed, and cover yourself well at night." Xu Xiaoman reminded.
Manyu Fu: “I know!”
He began to feel sleepy after staying in the main palace for a while, so he returned to his own palace to take a bath and drink ginger soup. When he arrived at the bedroom, the little prince saw his bed and opened his mouth wide.
The bed is nice and big!
It was still a large carved bed with a cabinet inside, where he could put snacks, tea, and anything he wanted. Moreover, this bed was like two courtyards, with a lot of open space outside.
"Your Highness, this is where the eunuchs who keep watch at night sleep." Wang Yuanyuan said.
Xuanfu looked at his bed, and then at the place where his night watchmen slept, which was about 30 to 40 centimeters from his bed. It was a hard wooden mat on the floor with no cover. He couldn't help but say, "I'm not used to this. Why don't you move a soft couch and put it outside the bed? You can sleep on the couch when you keep watch in the future."
"Okay, Banban will go and arrange it." Wang Yuanyuan said without hesitation.
Xuan Fu yawned. He felt very sleepy after taking a shower and tucked himself into the quilt. However, he couldn't fall asleep for a while in such a strange place. He was physically tired but mentally couldn't fall asleep.
until--
"Duoduo? Are you asleep?"
Dad is here!
Xuanyunfu wanted to pull aside the bed curtain and stick his head out, but now his bed was in a two-bedroom apartment, so he could only shout, "Dad, I haven't slept yet. I can't sleep. Please come in and keep me company."
"Okay, okay, dad is here. I guessed that you just couldn't sleep." Xu Xiaoman came in with a smile on his face. The boy looked serious today and was still a child in his eyes.
Xu Xiaoman entered the bed and saw that the child rolled into the bed with familiarity. After Xuan Duofu rolled into the bed, he cried out with a puffy face and said, "Dad, this bed is too big. I can only warm one part of the quilt. It's cold inside."
"Daddy will keep you warm."
"I sleep with my dad in my arms."
"OK!"
Xu Xiaoman went to bed and held his child. The father and son chatted at night. Manyu Fu asked his father, "Am I proud today?"
"Of course, it's very majestic."
"Hehe, Father, I deliberately tried to scare Master Hu today, but I didn't scare him too much. Master Hu has a hard time as well, having a student like me."
Xu Xiaoman patted his son twice. Duoduo was very motivated, well-behaved, and kind-hearted. It was childish to say that he was scaring him. "Duoduo is great. It's great that Master Hu has a student like you."
"Really?" Manyu Fu looked at his father eagerly.
Xu Xiaoman: ...It should be true. He had never dealt with Master Hu before, and if he had known, he would have asked more questions before, but he was also afraid of Master Hu.
"Really, Duoduo has a good temper. Master Hu will like Duoduo."
"Hehe, I think so too. Master Hu and I should have a drink together to forget our grudges today."
Outside the two beds, Emperor Ningwu stood there listening with a face full of ridicule, and even drank a glass of wine to forget their grudges. The prince was almost laughing to death.
Xuan Fu felt very safe in his father's arms. He talked a lot, but after a while he fell asleep. Finally, he said in a daze, "Father, is the emperor really angry today? He likes you so much. But tell the court officials about that call. In the future, you and the emperor should not avoid suspicion and be good friends."
What's on your mind? You're still worried about us. Xu Xiaoman smiled softly, stroked the baby's hair, and said, "Your father, an emperor, doesn't care about his reputation in history books. Why should I care? Duoduo, it's hard to change a person's true love in this life. If you meet someone you like in the future, you must treat him/her sincerely."
To avoid suspicion, definitely not.
History books will later record: The Duanxiu Emperor and his treacherous eunuchs.
It doesn't matter. Xu Xiaoman doesn't care. He is alone, and the home he was brought to in this world is no longer a home. Zhong Yun is his lover, his closest relative, and the most important person. Even if he has many weaknesses now, it will only make him and Zhong Yun more determined.
Xuanxuanfu finally felt relieved after hearing this. He really didn't need to worry too much about the relationship between his two fathers.
He is the baby of love.
Whoosh whoosh Zzzz~
Xu Xiaoman kissed the baby's head and tucked the quilt in for him. When he came out, he saw Zhong Yun standing by the bed. The moonlight outside was not good and the room was pitch black, but Zhong Yun's eyes were particularly bright when he looked at him. He reached out his hand and the two held hands.
"You're too slow in coaxing that kid. Let me take a look."
"Duoduo is not used to sleeping here on the first day."
"He's already that grown up, and he still needs you to coax him."
Xu Xiaoman looked over and said, "Then I will try to comfort Your Majesty a little more."
Emperor Ningwu couldn't suppress the smile.
"I agree."
The author has something to say:
Master Hu: I have to ask Yan Ning for advice, and I have to strengthen the prince's studies in the future.
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