Chapter 774 Cheng Feng's Attitude
Xie Ziyan said, "Father also said that princes must enter the military camp at the age of five and start studying at the age of three, so they must be very good. Youyou studies very hard every day, and he is already very good. Xie Ruoyi can't even recite the Three Character Classic, but Youyou can. Youyou can also recite the Analects and the Hundred Family Surnames. Youyou is the best."
Xie Ziyan also knows how to comfort people, saying, "I will teach Youyou to recite poems in the future, and she will be able to recite many poems."
Jiang Fenghua didn't know how Xie Ziyan could have such a good memory. She could memorize so much at such a young age; she was practically a child prodigy.
Xie Shang put so much pressure on his son; the greater the pressure, the worse he learns.
Wouldn't it be much better if learning were as easy as Xie Ziyan's? Actually, Youyou is also very smart.
Jiang Fenghua could only sigh and say that while talent is important for studying well, once you have an epiphany, it becomes much easier.
Finally, Jiang Fenghua could only say, "From now on, your mother will study with you, okay?"
"My maternal grandfather said that my mother was also very good at studying when she was young." Xie Hongyou was hit with another blow.
Jiang Fenghua paused. She needed to talk to Grand Tutor Jiang as well, because this comparative education was not suitable for every child.
She said gently, "It's not that You'er isn't trying; you're just not old enough to absorb more knowledge yet. Trust your mother, when You'er grows up a bit and her head grows bigger, it will be able to hold more knowledge."
"Really?" Xie Hongyou asked doubtfully.
Jiang Fenghua nodded heavily. "It's true. When has your mother ever lied to you? You must believe your mother."
"Youyou believes in Mother." Xie Hongyou was immediately happy.
Xie Ziyan, having received a signal from her mother, remained silent. She also comforted Xie Hongyou, saying, "Youyou trusts Mother, and Yanyan trusts Brother."
Seeing that they were covered in sweat, Jiang Fenghua said, "Your mother will take you to take a bath. You must be very tired after learning martial arts from Aunt Lin Yu!"
Xie Ziyan added, "It's not tiring at all. We all enjoy practicing martial arts with Auntie."
Xie Hongyou also started talking, "My aunt said that the Empress Dowager was also very powerful..."
"From now on, your mother will also accompany you in martial arts training."
The two were instantly happy because of their mother's company.
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At the same time, Lin Yu, Hongxiu, and Lianye arrived at the Imperial Household Department.
Cheng Feng didn't expect to see Hongxiu again. He thought that after what had just happened, Hongxiu wouldn't want to see him again.
Cheng Feng asked, "What brings you to the Imperial Household Department?"
Hongxiu kept her eyes straight ahead and said in a deep voice, "We servants are here on the orders of Her Majesty the Empress to investigate the accounts of the Imperial Household Department. We ask for the cooperation of Steward Cheng."
Seeing Hongxiu's piercing gaze and cold eyes, Cheng Feng said, "I've already had someone prepare it, and it will be sent to Her Majesty soon."
Hongxiu continued, "A murder has occurred in the palace. Xiao Shunzi is a member of the Imperial Household Department. Wang Sheng has confessed to colluding with Xiao Shunzi to resell palace items. We need to go to Xiao Shunzi and Wang Sheng's residence to investigate."
Cheng Feng frowned. "Commander Shang has already led people to search Xiao Shunzi and Wang Sheng's residence, and has also sent people from the Imperial Household Department to take statements. Lady Hongxiu is not an official handling the case, she has no right to check!"
Hongxiu was stunned.
Lin Yu suddenly walked up to Hongxiu, blocking Cheng Feng's view, and said coldly, "Lady Hongxiu is here to check the accounts on the Empress's orders. Does Steward Cheng think that only the Emperor can check your accounts and that the Empress does not have this authority?"
Lin Yu took out the Empress's token. "Steward Cheng, take a good look. Perhaps you want Her Majesty the Empress to come in person."
Cheng Feng's attitude softened upon seeing the token. "That's not what I meant. Her Majesty the Empress can naturally check the accounts of the Imperial Household Department at any time."
"Since that's the case, Steward Cheng, stop wasting words and summon all the stewards of the Imperial Household Department! Have them bring their account books; we need to take them back to Kunning Palace for Her Majesty the Empress to review." Lin Yu didn't care what rank Cheng Feng held; she just wanted to use the Empress's status to get things done as quickly as possible.
Lin Yuyue walked into the hall with Chief Steward Cheng and saw that everyone in the hall was like frightened birds. They did not expect the Empress's people to arrive so quickly.
Cheng Feng stared at Hongxiu's face, but Hongxiu didn't look at him and followed Lin Yu inside.
Lianye stayed at the very back. She never imagined that it would be such a terrible feeling for two people who liked each other to suddenly become strangers. She felt embarrassed for Hongxiu.
Hongxiu forced herself to remain calm, but she must have been very sad inside.
Cheng Feng clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with cold light. Hongxiu was truly heartless; she actually came to check his accounts. Since they wanted to check, let them check to their heart's content!
As soon as the stewards brought over stacks of account books, Lianye stared at the mountain of books in front of her and felt dizzy. "Does the Imperial Household Department have so many account books?" She was better at cooking; when they got tired of investigating, she could just take care of their stomachs. There were so many, it would take forever to see them all.
"Please take your time, Your Excellency. This is only a small part. There are many more in the storeroom. I'll fetch them for you." The person speaking was rude and spoke in a bad tone, deliberately placing a stack of items in front of Hongxiu. "Please accept this, Your Excellency."
Before Hongxiu could take it, a stack of account books fell to the ground, covering her face with dust. She choked and covered her nose with a handkerchief, coughing repeatedly.
The man then mocked, "The lady is so delicate and frail, she can't even handle this little bit of weight."
Hongxiu said, "I didn't say I was going to take it, but you deliberately threw the ledger in front of me."
She glanced at the account books, which were all old and yellowed. "These aren't the most recent account books from the Imperial Household Department, are they?"
"Does Your Excellency need the most recent account books? You should have said so earlier! I've been rummaging through them and carrying them around, it's exhausting!" He added, "You're always making trouble for yourself, isn't it annoying!"
Hongxiu knew he was doing it on purpose. Cheng Feng was standing not far away, quietly watching the people from the Imperial Household Department embarrass her and deliberately make things difficult for her.
Hongxiu sneered inwardly. He thought he could drive her away by doing this? Would she still care about his attitude?
Hongxiu said in a deep voice, "Go and bring me the account books for this year and last year."
The man replied, "What do you mean by today or last year? I just started working at the Imperial Household Department and don't know. Lady, please find someone else. I have a lot of things to do."
After saying that, he ignored Hongxiu and left.
Lin Yu happened to be looking around when she saw the man's attitude towards Hongxiu. She didn't teach him a lesson, but instead watched coldly. Hongxiu needed to see through this man herself, to understand him completely, otherwise she would still be hurt by him.
At the same time, she also needs to become stronger.
Hongxiu said in a deep voice, "You're not a palace eunuch, are you? How did you get a position in the Imperial Household Department? This lady-in-waiting should investigate this thoroughly and report it to Her Majesty the Empress."
Since you know nothing, there's no need for you to stay in the palace any longer. Stop what you're doing, pack your bags, go to the accounting office to settle your accounts, and then you can leave the palace.
When He Chunquan heard that he was to be kicked out, he panicked instantly. "You're not in charge of the Imperial Household Department. What right do you have to kick me out? I won't leave. You have no right to do so."
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