Chapter 985 Fleeing Famine? There's No Way to Escape (32)
The little guy looked extremely dejected when he said this, and Ning Yan hugged him tightly with heartache. "Why did your father tell you this too?"
After saying that, she realized that what she said was a bit inappropriate: "Actually, your father is doing this for your own good. Don't think too much about it. Your mother won't have any more children. You are enough. As long as you are willing, your mother will always be your mother. The two of us will always be the best in the world!"
A six-year-old child, especially in ancient times, must feel uncomfortable having such a mother, but there's nothing she can do. She can't exactly kill her own mother, can she?
Xiao Bao suddenly stopped being sad. "Mother, let's not. I still really want to have another younger brother or sister."
Ning Yan: ...Kids will be kids. She's still feeling sorry for them, and they're already thinking about having younger siblings.
"What if your younger siblings want your things?" Ning Yan teased him deliberately.
Xiao Bao exclaimed excitedly, "Give them all to them! I want to be the best older brother in the world!"
Ning Yan: ...So you're going to give them the throne too, right? That way you can be a fisherman in peace.
"Dream on! Just behave yourself as the Crown Prince. Your mother won't have any more children. You're my only son in this life!"
Xiao Bao: ……
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Being an emperor is not easy. After officially ascending the throne, Lu Chengwen became even busier.
Fortunately, he is a truly capable person, and he is extremely decisive in handling matters. He values and promotes those who are obedient and capable, regardless of their age or official rank.
Those old officials left behind by the previous dynasty, if they can do it, they should stay; if they can't, they should get out.
In addition, he established a special department to monitor all officials, called the Dragon Guard.
The court officials only knew that such a department existed, but apart from the head official, no one knew who was under him or what their responsibilities were.
However, if you do something illegal, even something as simple as cursing the emperor at home, it might be written into a memorial and placed on the emperor's desk the next day.
For a time, everyone in the capital turned pale at the mention of the Imperial Guards.
However, it must be said that these old foxes have all become obedient, working for Lu Chengwen obediently and doing whatever he asks.
Being an emperor is not easy, and being a crown prince is not easy either.
The little guy doesn't have to attend court every day, but his life is no easier than his father's.
His father went to court at five o'clock, and he practiced his skills at five o'clock. An hour later, he had breakfast with his father, mother, and empress dowager. After that, he studied with the Grand Tutor. He had to learn all six arts of a gentleman. He also read books until nine o'clock every night. He was always very busy.
Ning Yan was quite busy, having to deal with the ladies of the court who requested an audience, the Empress Dowager, and the Emperor at night.
Well, saying "coping" isn't quite accurate, anyway, I'm not idle.
Of course, none of these are the most important things. The most important thing is that the Empress Dowager has repeatedly hinted to Ning Yan that she wants to select candidates for Lu Chengwen.
That night, the couple stayed up until midnight again. After cleaning up, Ning Yan asked Lu Chengwen, "My mother has hinted to me more than once these past two days that I should select a concubine for you. What did you say?"
"A talent show? What's the point of a talent show? I'm so busy that even getting a full night's sleep is a luxury. What would I need so many women for?"
Ning Yan reached out and pinched his waist. "So you've really chosen it since you're not busy, right?"
Lu Chengwen hissed in pain, "Madam, let go, let go..." He quickly grabbed the hand that was pinching him, and then rubbed his waist, "You, you were just saying that you had no strength, why does it hurt so much when you pinch me?"
So you've used all your strength on me, haven't you?"
Ning Yan's eyes flickered, and she glared at the man. "It doesn't matter how you use it, it's all yours anyway."
Lu Chengwen chuckled softly, "That's true."
"Don't think I've forgotten what just happened just because you interrupted me. Be careful, or I'll pinch you again."
"Don't you understand? Didn't I just tell you to take that to your mother?"
There always has to be an excuse, right?
Don't you know the truth?
"I don't know!"
Lu Chengwen simply stretched out his long arms and pulled the person onto his body, saying, "Then let me show you what's what!" After saying that, he pushed off slightly with his hips, "Alright, it's time for Madam to lend a hand."
Ning Yan grunted and pinched his chest hard. "Aren't you going to sleep? You have to go to court tomorrow morning."
"Then hurry up... You know I can't hold on."
...
The next day after court, the family of three went together to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager.
On the way, the couple held hands, and Lu Chengwen said softly, "You don't need to worry about that matter. I'll talk to Mother myself."
"how do you say?"
Lu Chengwen said, "I told you not to worry about it, so just leave it alone. Anyway, I won't let you suffer at your mother's place."
Ning Yan waved her hand, signaling the servants to step back. She then had Xiao Bao walk to the front, pulled the man down, and kissed him on the cheek.
Lu Chengwen stopped in his tracks. He wanted to do something, but it was broad daylight, and he had people following him and his precious son in front of him. It wasn't appropriate.
He calmly straightened up and looked ahead. "Let's go. Don't keep Mother waiting."
It's really inappropriate to have only one meal together in a day and then arrive late.
Waiting until tonight.
...
Cining Palace.
The eunuch shouted: "The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived! The Crown Prince has arrived!"
The palace servants immediately knelt down to pay their respects.
The Emperor, accompanied by his wife and children, entered the main hall and greeted the smiling Empress Dowager: "May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings."
Ning Yan and Xiao Bao followed suit and bowed.
The Empress Dowager looked at her beloved eldest son with a smile, "Greetings, greetings! Alright, please sit down. Breakfast has been prepared for a long time. Let's eat together."
Since we're all family, we inevitably chat at the dinner table. "Your third brother came to the palace yesterday and told me he wanted to ask you for a job. Could you arrange something for him?"
"If he wants to do something, he should just tell me directly. Why did he have to go through all that trouble?"
Ning Yan glanced at Lu Chengwen. The expression on his face was quite calm, without any fluctuation. Ming Wang really didn't know how to handle things. Asking his own brother about this kind of thing would show that the two brothers were close. If his brother disagreed, he would throw a tantrum.
As a result, he went to his mother.
She knew that just two days ago, Prince An had asked his brother for a job, and that brother was much more capable than him.
The Lu family had two brothers. The second brother, who was born out of wedlock, was granted the title of Prince An, while the third brother, who was Lu Chengwen's own brother, was granted the title of Prince Ming.
The Empress Dowager was completely unaware of her son's displeasure and said cheerfully, "It doesn't matter who you tell him. He's your own brother. He cares about you and wants to help you share the burden. That's a good thing. Remember to arrange a good job for him."
Ning Yan: Listen to what you're saying, doesn't it sound awkward? You said you're here to help your brother, shouldn't you be doing whatever's difficult? Instead, you want a good job. What, you want to build up your reputation by doing a good job so you can usurp your brother's throne later?
Of course, the Empress Dowager would never have such thoughts, nor would Prince Ming, and even Lu Chengwen would never suspect his own brother. However, Prince Ming was indeed not good at handling things.
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