Chapter 30 The Way of the Ruler and His Subjects
Inside Guanju Palace.
Yang Guifei was suddenly ignored by the emperor for some time.
She couldn't figure out why, but she knew that this matter was definitely related to that bitch Yan Shishu!
When Yan Shishu came out of the imperial study that day, the emperor sent her away without even eating the meal she brought.
For a period of time afterwards, the emperor did not set foot in Guanju Palace and stayed in the bedrooms of other concubines every night.
She pretended to be sick and lay in bed for several days, but the emperor still did not come.
Yang Guifei finally felt a little anxious.
In the past, let alone when she was bedridden, whenever she had a minor illness or pain, the emperor would put everything aside and bring the imperial physician to treat her as soon as possible.
On weekdays, I come to Guanju Palace every few days.
Even if he doesn't stay overnight, he will come and have a meal with her.
This situation is unprecedented.
Yang Zhenru stood in front of an exquisite bronze mirror, checking to see if she had aged and lost her looks.
The woman in the mirror is still incredibly beautiful.
Her every gesture and movement exudes a charm that men cannot resist.
She stretched out her slender fingers and stroked her red lips.
After looking at herself in the mirror for a while, she immediately had an idea.
Just then, Chunxia came in to report.
"Your Highness, the Third and Fourth Princes are here after school."
When Yang Zhenru heard this, her face instantly changed to a kind one.
"Qiudong, go to the kitchen and bring over some cakes. Don't forget Liang'er's favorites, the dragon beard cake and taro paste cake. Oh, and bring over two bowls of bird's nest porridge. They've just gotten out of school, so they must be hungry."
"Yes." Qiu Dongfu stepped back.
After a while, Yan Shicheng and Yan Shiliang came in together, both looking a little worried.
"Mother, are you feeling better?"
Yang Zhenru held her precious little son in her arms and said distressedly, "Mother is fine. You can study with peace of mind and don't worry about me."
Seeing that she really didn't look like she was in trouble, Yan Shicheng and Yan Shiliang felt relieved.
Yan Shiliang, still a smart kid, let out a long sigh.
"I'm glad mother is okay. I've been worried sick these past few days."
Seeing that her youngest son knew how to care about her, Yang Zhenru rubbed his cheek with satisfaction.
"Mother's Liang'er is becoming more and more sensible."
Yan Shiliang was praised, and he raised his tail and snuggled in Yang Guifei's arms and acted coquettishly.
Yan Shicheng stood quietly by, looking at his fourth brother with some envy as he let his childish nature loose in his mother's arms.
The two princes born to Yang Zhenru looked very similar to the emperor.
Compared to the clever and pleasing Yan Shiliang, Yan Shicheng's personality is much dull and old-fashioned.
Sometimes, even his biological mother Yang Guifei unconsciously ignored him.
Yan Shicheng didn't think much of it. He was the elder brother, so he should act like an elder brother.
Qiudong quickly brought food from the kitchen.
Yang Zhenru urged her two sons.
"Eat quickly. You've all lost weight recently. If it's not enough, Mother will have someone go to the kitchen for more."
When Yan Shiliang saw that there was food, he reached out and took a piece of his favorite dragon beard cake, stuffing it into his mouth while complaining.
"Mother, I've been hungry for a long time, but Mr. Zhang doesn't allow us to eat in Hanwen Pavilion."
Yang Zhenru couldn't help feeling a little dissatisfied when she heard this.
Why is Mr. Zhang so old-fashioned?
If students are not given food when they are hungry, how can they listen to the teachings on an empty stomach?!
Yan Shicheng knew that his mother often doted on his younger brother without any reason, so he quickly said:
"Mother, I think Mr. Zhang is right. No matter which academy you study in, it's unreasonable for the teacher to teach while the students eat. Besides, eating while studying can easily distract your attention. My brother can fill his stomach before entering the Hanwen Pavilion so that he won't be hungry during class."
After hearing this, Yang Zhenru thought about it and felt that what her eldest son said made sense.
She rubbed Yan Shiliang's cheek lovingly and said softly, "Be good, Liang'er, just do as your royal brother says. I'll ask Lai Fu to prepare more food for you every day. Fill your stomach before you go to Hanwen Pavilion. After school, mother will ask the kitchen to make you something delicious."
Yan Shiliang ate several pieces of cake in a row and finally felt less hungry.
He nodded obediently: "Okay, I will listen to my mother and my brother."
Yang Zhenru rubbed his head and praised him with a smile: "Liang'er is really sensible. What knowledge did Zhang Daru teach you today?"
Yan Shicheng felt something was wrong and just as he was about to answer, Yan Shiliang beat him to the punch.
"Mother, Mr. Zhang taught us the way of ruler and subject. He said that the Crown Prince is the ruler, and my brother and I are the subjects. We need to study hard and help the Crown Prince manage Dayan and benefit the people in the future."
As Yang Zhenru listened, her face instantly turned as dark as a rainy day.
What kind of thing is this Zhang Boren teaching?!
The reason why she took so much trouble to invite a great scholar to teach her two sons separately was because she hoped that the great scholar could teach Cheng'er and Liang'er to be like the crown prince, so that they would know how to govern the country and how to be a king.
So the old woman taught her child the ways of ruler and subject?
The emperor isn't dead yet! When did the prince become the emperor?!
Yang Zhenru was really furious and she paced back and forth in the hall.
Yan Shicheng rubbed his brows and said comfortingly, "Don't worry, mother. Mr. Zhang mainly taught the Doctrine of the Mean today. He just mentioned the relationship between ruler and minister."
But Yang Guifei was not in a position to listen to what he said now. She just felt that Zhang Boren must be replaced as soon as possible!
However, the emperor is now treating her coldly, and it will take some effort to replace Zhang Boren.
How could Yan Shicheng not know what his mother was thinking?
He sighed deeply in his heart.
He really didn't understand why his mother had to fight for the position of crown prince.
He knew that he was dull and was not as good as his brother, the Crown Prince, who was both talented and virtuous.
Therefore, he actually prefers to be a prince, using what he has learned to assist his brother the crown prince to benefit the people.
But my mother didn't think so at all.
Yan Shicheng hesitated and tried to persuade him again, "Mother, Mr. Zhang is indeed a very good teacher. He has only been teaching me for a short time, but my brother has already memorized a lot more books. Liang'er, don't you agree?"
Yan Shiliang grabbed another piece of cake and stuffed it into his mouth, nodding.
"Mr. Zhang really taught me well. Apart from not giving me food, there's nothing wrong with it."
Upon hearing this, Yang Zhenru struggled for a long time.
"Then you should learn from him first, but you must not listen to his way of governing and governing. Do you understand?"
Yan Shiliang didn't know why he couldn't listen, but since his mother said so, she must have her reasons.
He nodded obediently.
Yang Zhenru's gaze fell on Yan Shicheng again.
Yan Shicheng also nodded.
Yang Zhenru also asked about their other subjects, especially riding, archery and martial arts, and asked about them in detail.
The prince is both civil and military, so her son must be no worse than him.
When Yan Shiliang heard his mother asking about riding and shooting, he immediately sold Yan Shicheng.
"Brother Crown Prince gave my brother a pair of green sleeves, it's so beautiful."
"Xiuliqing" is a folding bow. When folded, it is one foot and two inches long. When unfolded, it reaches the size of a regular bow. The mechanism design is extremely sophisticated.
Yan Shicheng likes it very much.
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