After leaving Chengqian Palace, Consort Hui, with a dark expression, led the eldest prince back to Yanxi Palace.
"Kneel down!" Upon returning to Yanxi Palace, Consort Hui directly addressed the First Prince.
The eldest prince obediently knelt before Consort Hui without uttering a word.
"Are you drinking because you're unhappy with me?"
"Your subject wouldn't dare!"
"I see how dare you! Why are you so close to the Imperial Concubine than to your own mother, me?" Consort Hui didn't know how things had turned out this way between her and the First Prince.
The eldest prince kept his head down and did not speak.
"Baoqing, everything your mother has done is for you. You mustn't let your mother down!" When Consort Hui saw that the eldest prince was silent, her tone softened considerably.
"Your mother only has one son, and she wishes she could give you all the best things. Why can't you compete for the position of crown prince?"
“Mother, I am a person with my own thoughts. You cannot impose your will on me.”
I've never liked reading since I was little. But to make you happy, I forced myself to study. And what happened? The words recognized me, but I didn't recognize them.
You have been encouraging me to compete with the second prince for the position of crown prince. I used to hate him too. Why is it that he gets to be personally raised by the emperor, even though we are both his sons? I think the emperor is biased, so I always try to compete with the second prince, wanting to surpass him and get the emperor's attention.
But later I realized that the position of Crown Prince was destined for him when we were born. He was the Empress's son and the Emperor's legitimate son, so the Emperor would give him the position of Crown Prince.
I always wanted to compete with him, but I never thought of vying with him for the position of crown prince, because I knew I was not cut out to be a crown prince. I even got a headache just reading books, let alone learning the ways of governing a country!
I'd much rather be a general conquering all corners of the land than a crown prince. The position of crown prince is not for me!
"Mother, I can become a prince through my own efforts. Then your son can take you out of the palace to live a life of luxury, enjoying the company of your grandchildren and the joys of family life. Wouldn't that be wonderful?" The eldest prince thought to himself, amazed that he could even use two idioms.
"As for why I am more affectionate towards Aunt Tong than towards you, it is because Aunt Tong genuinely cares about me, simply because of who I am, and never has any ulterior motives."
Of course you care about me, but your concern stems from your own ulterior motives.
I don't know where you heard that drinking fish soup makes you smarter, so you make me fish soup three times a day. I'm not a cat, why are you making me eat dried fish all the time?
If drinking fish soup worked, wouldn't everyone be able to become an official in the imperial court?
Mother, please stop being so stubborn. The second son is the most suitable person for that position. Even if Father Emperor really puts my son in that position, my son is not up to the task!
If you want to become Empress Dowager, then you shouldn't pin your hopes on me. You should work hard to get Father Emperor to make you Empress, so that no matter who becomes Crown Prince, you will still be Empress Dowager!
"You unfilial son, you unfilial son!" Consort Hui was so angry with the eldest prince that she could hardly breathe. "Someone, go and get me a feather duster. Today I will beat this rebellious son to death!"
“Mother, please hit me. Every time you hit me, the bond between us will weaken!” the eldest prince said stubbornly.
Everyone in the room knelt down, pleading, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"
Wang, the old nanny beside Consort Hui, helped her up, saying, "Your Highness, please calm down! Can't mother and son talk things out?"
"Did he give me a chance to speak properly?" Consort Hui said, pointing at the eldest prince.
The eldest prince turned his head to the side.
"Fine, from now on I will no longer concern myself with you. Let's see how far you can go!"
"Thank you, Mother!" the eldest prince immediately said to Consort Hui, fearing that she might change her mind.
"Get out!" Consort Hui roared.
"Mother, please take care!" The eldest prince kowtowed three times to Consort Hui.
When the eldest prince reached the door, he stopped and turned to Consort Hui, saying, "Mother, please don't send me fish soup anymore. Otherwise, when you get old, I'll make sure you drink fish soup at every meal. That'll be perfect since you won't have any teeth by then!"
The eldest prince knew that Consort Hui would still pressure him even though she said she wouldn't care about him anymore. Every time Consort Hui said that, the fish soup would still be served to him the next day.
Consort Hui picked up a cup and threw it at the feet of the First Prince, yelling, "Get out of my sight!"
Upon seeing this, the eldest prince ran out of Yanxi Palace.
"Your Highness, please calm down!" Seeing that Consort Hui was quite upset, Granny Wang quickly comforted her, "The eldest prince is still young, he'll be fine when he's older!"
As she said this, Granny Wang almost bit her tongue. The eldest prince was already sixteen; he was no longer a child!
“He’s still young, he’s about to get married, how is he young! Do you expect him to be old and gray before he’s considered old enough?” Consort Hui’s outburst left Granny Wang speechless.
"Perhaps...perhaps things will be better once the eldest prince has a wife. Let the wife persuade the eldest prince more!" said Granny Wang.
"Yes, you're right, I must choose a good consort for Yinti!" Consort Hui was now as excited as if she had been injected with chicken blood.
Seeing Consort Hui's state, Granny Wang thought, "My mistress really won't give up!" But it's alright, at least the First Prince can have a few days of peace and quiet.
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