Chapter 125 Helping His Highness to Succeed
The next day was already the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Jiang Xun got up early. After all, he was a young man. After a good night's sleep, except for his hands and feet which were still a little weak, he looked full of energy.
He never needed anyone to serve him, and had already packed up by himself. At this moment, he suddenly heard low voices coming from outside.
Then, a small figure tiptoed in.
Jiang Xun looked through the bronze mirror and saw Zhao Yuanye looking around. He couldn't help but raise his lips and asked, "Your Highness?"
Zhao Yuanye was startled and leaned over to look. He saw Jiang Xun fastening the jade belt around his waist and turning to walk towards him.
"gentlemen."
The two men greeted each other.
However, one is the etiquette between subjects, and the other is the etiquette between teachers and students.
As soon as Zhao Yuanye raised his head, Jiang Xun saw the dark circles under his eyes.
When he saw him looking at him with eyes full of shame and uneasiness, Jiang Xun suddenly felt pity and compassion.
"Your Highness, come and sit down."
The two of them sat opposite each other at the low table. Zhao Yuanye spoke first: "Sir, Ye'er is sorry for you."
As he spoke, his mouth pursed and tears welled up in his eyes again.
Jiang Xun sighed lightly upon seeing this, but did not explain. He just asked, "Your Highness knows everything?"
Zhao Yuanye nodded, "Yes, mother has told Ye'er everything."
He emphasized the second half of the sentence.
Jiang Xun nodded when he heard that, feeling deeply moved. The Crown Princess was so courageous, which was a good thing for him and his teacher, and even more important for His Highness.
"What does your highness think?"
Jiang Xun straightened his expression and asked in a deep voice.
Zhao Yuanye obviously did not sleep well the whole night because of the secret conversation between mother and son last night. At this moment, he raised his head, his little face was extremely solemn, showing a maturity that was inconsistent with his age.
"Sir, Ye'er thought about it all night last night. Mother's situation is more dangerous than Ye'er's. Sir, you are also struggling for Ye'er."
"Although Ye'er is young, he doesn't want to hide behind his mother and master, and be an ignorant child who sits back and enjoys the fruits of others' labor."
"Sir, if we were to say who in the royal family, whether it's Grandpa Huang, Uncle Rui or Uncle Xiang, is the least on guard against, it would only be the young Ye'er."
"So, if possible, please stop treating Ye'er as a child who needs protection. Let Ye'er stand up and protect mother and you!"
He has indeed grown up, or perhaps he is naturally precocious.
After saying these words, Zhao Yuanye's face was already in tears, but he still restrained himself and kept his voice very low.
Jiang Xun stared at Zhao Yuanye, and at this moment, there was warmth in his eyes.
This is the child he watched grow up.
On the day of the third-day baptism ceremony, when His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson was still a tiny ball, he was urged by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to carefully hold His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson in his arms.
When His Highness was dying, he looked at him with such regret and said in a hoarse voice:
"Ah Xun, I can't watch Ye Er grow up......"
"I know this is asking too much, but if possible, can you protect Ye'er for me?"
"There is no need to fight for that position. I just hope that he can be upright and live a safe and smooth life."
"Don't forget to tell him that although I, as a father, have a short life, I love him very much."
"A Xun...if possible, ask me to go to where you came from and take a look at the great China you mentioned..."
.......
"Sir? What are you thinking about?"
Seeing that Jiang Xun was distracted for a rare time, Zhao Yuanye couldn't help but lean over to him with concern.
Jiang Xun suddenly came back to his senses, feeling bitter in his heart.
Your Highness, we are forced by the circumstances and have no choice. You cannot just say "I won't fight" and get away with it.
But you don't have to worry. Xiuzhi will always stand in front of His Royal Highness the Grandson and will not dare to let him down.
Thinking of this, and looking at the young Zhao Yuanye in front of him, Jiang Xun suppressed his inner turmoil and said seriously:
"Your Highness has made this determination. I will help you achieve your goal no matter what."
"But please remember, Your Highness, 'Govern the country with justice and employ the military with surprise'. Adhering to justice and using surprise is the right path for a benevolent person."
"Today's situation forces us to go back and forth, and conspiracies and intrigues emerge one after another. Your Highness can take advantage of it and make expedient measures."
"But when your Highness gets what he wants one day, he should know the importance of the world and the people. Your Highness must treat it with fairness and justice, so that you can stabilize the country and benefit the people."
This was the first time Jiang Xun said such words to Zhao Yuanye. The weight of "getting what one wishes for" was so heavy.
Zhao Yuanye understood.
He clenched his little hands, his eyes firm, and nodded heavily.
Seeing this, Jiang Xun's serious expression slowly faded, and he said in a gentle voice: "In this case, Your Highness, from today onwards, just pretend that you know nothing and keep calm. Can you do that?"
"Yes! Sir, Ye'er can do it!"
Zhao Yuanye responded hurriedly, sitting up straight, hoping to make his still childish voice sound more convincing.
When Jiang Xun saw this, the corners of his mouth curved.
He was such a well-behaved person, but for the first time he reached over the low table and gently touched Zhao Yuanye's head.
"Relax, Your Highness. You have done a great job."
A warm palm landed on his head. Zhao Yuanye was stunned at first, then his nose felt sore and his eyes turned red.
This was the first time the gentleman touched his head.
My mother said that you were my father's most valued minister, his close friend, and his good brother whom he always talked about.
Last night he learned that Uncle Xiang Wang's love for him was all fake. He was so frightened and uneasy that he forced himself to wait until dawn and could not wait to come and find the teacher.
The world should not be full of intrigue and deception. With this thought in mind, he received the most gentle response from Mr. Jiang.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yuanye's little mouth trembled, and he tried to reach out to Jiang Xun.
Jiang Xun's heart softened and he nodded at him indulgently.
The next moment, Zhao Yuanye rushed over from the other side of the low table and threw himself into Jiang Xun's arms with tears in his eyes.
"gentlemen!"
After all, he is still young, and the shock of last night not only made him grow, but also brought him doubt and panic.
He held the small quilt tightly in his hand, not daring to close his eyes all night. Yet, he was afraid of disturbing his mother who was standing by his side, so he even turned over very gently.
At this moment, accompanied by low sobs, he finally let out his emotions.
Jiang Xun felt Zhao Yuanye's small arms holding him tightly, and his heart was filled with warmth and pity. He patted his back gently, silently comforting him.
The Crown Princess came hurriedly with a worried look on her face, but was stopped with a smile by Lin Lao who had been waiting under the eaves.
Elder Lin pointed inside, and the Crown Princess listened carefully. She could hear the intermittent crying of her little grandson, but it soon stopped.
After a while, Jiang Xun walked out of the inner room, saw the Crown Princess, and bowed hurriedly.
The Crown Princess nodded to Jiang Xun, and accompanied by her nanny, she couldn't wait to walk into the inner room, only to see Zhao Yuanye lying on the bed, covered with a brocade quilt, sleeping soundly.
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