After a moment of stunned silence, Yongqi whispered, "Yes, Yongqi understands!"
He may say he knows, but only he knows what he's really thinking.
"Alright, you can all go back now. Don't just stand here."
The Empress Dowager gave them the order to leave, so Yongqi and the others had no choice but to go back to their respective homes.
After leaving Cining Palace, Consort Ling walked in front, followed by Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi.
As they walked, Consort Ling turned to look at the two of them. "Fifth Prince, Little Swallow, I don't want to concern myself with what's going on between you two..."
"However, I must remind you that the palace is now paying extra attention to the two of you. Your every move will soon be known throughout the entire palace!"
"So, Fifth Prince, if you and Xiao Yanzi want things to last, think twice before you act, and don't do anything you'll regret!"
"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Your Highness!" Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi both expressed their gratitude to Consort Ling.
Consort Ling smiled and said, "It's better for you all to be well than anything else."
"Alright, hurry back, your mother is probably already waiting for you at Yonghe Palace!"
Yonghe Palace and Yanxi Palace are close to each other, so they traveled together. "I'll head back first. Be careful."
"See Consort Ling off." Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi watched Consort Ling return to Yanxi Palace before heading towards Yonghe Palace.
"Little Swallow, how are you now?"
"I've recovered, so you don't need to worry anymore. Since there are so many dangers around you, I need to work even harder and train harder so that I can better protect you and Consort Yu!"
Xiao Yanzi's words were incredibly painful for Yongqi.
"Little Swallow, if I had just paid for your things and let Erkang take you to a place where you wouldn't have to worry about food and drink and could learn all sorts of skills, wouldn't you have avoided getting involved in my war?"
Little Swallow shook her head, "Don't say that!"
"I think a life with challenges is more meaningful!"
"Besides, it's normal to have to pay a price to get that position, right?"
"If you can sit in that position without doing anything, then what does all that bloodshed and turmoil mean?"
In the past few days, she has also been looking at the history of the Qing Dynasty after its founding, and she also knows about the legendary struggle for the throne among the nine princes.
Therefore, she knew how much hardship she would have to endure to get that position!
Little Swallow hesitated for a moment, then said, "However, I think it will be easier for you than for the late Emperor, at least the Emperor likes you very much!"
"Besides, you're so outstanding and capable, there's no reason for him not to like you, right?"
Yongqi smiled helplessly, "Do you know that an emperor is afraid that his son is useless and incapable of succeeding to the throne, but he is also afraid that his son is too capable and will threaten his own position?"
Little Swallow shook her head. "I don't know about others, but I don't think the Emperor or you are that kind of person!"
"At least you're not!"
Yongqi laughed and said, "You trust me that much!"
Little Swallow nodded firmly, "Of course! You're the one I trust most in the whole world!"
"If I win, I'll be the best!"
"If I lose, I'll just go back to my life of chivalry and justice!"
"No one can stop my desire to protect the people!"
"Fifth Prince, Miss, you've already reached the door, why are you still chatting outside? Hurry up and come in..." Mei'er, who was greeting them at the door, was puzzled when she saw the two of them still dawdling and chatting outside.
Consort Yu has been waiting inside for quite a while. "Her Majesty is waiting for you inside!"
"We'll be right there." After being reminded by Mei'er, Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi quickened their pace and headed towards the restaurant.
That's right, their first destination when they return each day is to go to a restaurant for a meal.
If you need to take a shower after dinner, take a shower first.
When there's no need for study, I'll start my evening study time directly, reviewing what I've learned before and previewing what I'll be learning next.
After the meal, Consort Yu finally spoke, "You all went to Cining Palace. What did the Empress Dowager say?"
"Some words of advice reminded me to pay attention!"
When Consort Yu saw Yongqi's expression change, she naturally knew that those words were not what her son wanted to hear.
Consort Yu sighed, "Some things, though unpleasant to hear, are best listened to, at least until you have the power to do so!"
In other words, when your fists aren't strong enough, it's best to play the submissive role!
When your fists are strong enough and your words carry more weight, you will naturally be able to find ways to change all the things you dislike!
Otherwise, if you take a hard line when you shouldn't, the result might be that you both die!
"Mother, I understand!"
"Little Swallow, what about you?" Consort Yu looked at Little Swallow with some concern. "Do you understand?"
Little Swallow nodded, "I understand. I know you're all saying this for my own good, and I understand. I'll listen to you!"
She'll act subservient first, and once she's powerful enough, she'll naturally change those awful rules!
Pretending to be a subservient grandson is one of Little Swallow's strengths; it's just that she hasn't done it for a while, and she's a little out of practice!
She would never admit that it was because Yongqi was by her side that she felt so fearless!
"It's good that you understand. Alright, you guys go study now, I'm going back to rest too!"
Xiao Yanzi followed Yongqi into his study and placed what she was going to learn that day beside him.
However, she noticed a poem written on a piece of paper on the table. "What is this?"
Yongqi smiled slightly, "This is Xiaoyanzi's signature poem. I was bored, so I wrote it down!"
Little Swallow read the poem aloud: "A princess in distress in the royal palace, some mock, some praise. Challenging the rules may be admirable, but it only earned her a bruised backside. Plum blossoms and peonies have come to report, along with sheep's stomach and bitter tea. Calling for her mother and father, no one answers, Swallow dares not wipe away her tears. Today she has come to the school, why doesn't the teacher let her go? Knowing she is injured and cannot sit for long, Swallow begs her father, the Emperor."
She couldn't help but laugh and said, "Is this the kind of poem I could write?"
Yongqi nodded. "Of course, I think you really had improved back then, it's just that the process was a bit tragic!"
"But now, every time I have to write poetry, I get a terrible headache!"
Yongqi comforted him, "You started your education later than us, so it's normal that you learn slower!"
"If you, who learns so slowly, could keep up with Qing'er and Er Kang, you'd be a genius. In that case, Qing'er would be so frustrated..."
"And what about you? Everyone else is frustrated, aren't you?"
Yongqi shook his head, "I'm just happy. How can my Little Swallow be so amazing? So amazing that I feel unworthy of her!"
"How cheesy!" Little Swallow couldn't stop laughing.
Yongqi held her in his arms and asked softly, "Do you like listening to this?"
"I like it..." Xiao Yanzi leaned against Yongqi shyly.
After leaning against him for what seemed like an eternity, Little Swallow quickly pushed him away, saying, "Alright, let's get down to business!"
Yongqi had no choice but to focus on teaching. As for certain aspects of her instruction, he would have to wait until she was older.
"Yongqi, why are these characters so difficult to write?" What Xiaoyanzi was copying at the moment was the "Great Harmony Chapter of the Book of Rites," which they had performed in the palace chorus in their previous life. The characters Xiaoyanzi asked about were the "Ladybug of the Fish Family."
Upon seeing the words Xiao Yanzi spoke, Yongqi couldn't help but burst out laughing. "So it was something else entirely, just a ladybug..."
Little Swallow looked at him with a bewildered expression, "What ladybug? This is clearly a widow, orphan, or lonely person!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com