Chapter 450 Xie Yuxiao's Face Changes
Sheng Sheng and Xie Yunqi exchanged a glance; neither of them had expected to be greeted by such a scene.
Xie Yunqi had already figured out how to calm Consort Li down along the way, but given the current situation... how should she use it?
What's more terrifying than Consort Li's anger isn't her smile, but rather, "Why is Father Emperor here?!"
Surely they're not here to interrogate him!
The two chuckled awkwardly and were about to quietly discuss their next move when Xie Yuxiao's gaze swept over them.
The two had no choice but to walk over obediently.
"Greetings, Father Emperor, and greetings, Mother Consort."
"Greetings, Father Emperor. Greetings, Consort Li."
Xie Yuxiao nodded, signaling them to get up, and then turned his attention back to the salty porridge in front of him.
"So, did you have fun today?" Consort Li asked Xie Yunqi with a smile, her smile concealing a dagger.
That look seemed to say: You little brat, if I can't catch you, surely your father can catch you?
If they can't cure you, then let the person who can cure you do it!
Xie Yunqi understood the meaning in Consort Li's eyes, swallowed hard, and cried out in her heart: This is cheating, cheating!
Upon seeing this, Sheng Sheng quickly stepped forward to apologize: "Your Highness, I'm sorry, I was also at fault. If I hadn't come to call my fifth brother, he wouldn't have gone out to play. To express our apology, we brought you a gift. We hope Your Highness can forgive us."
Consort Li pulled her aside, somewhat disapprovingly: "How can you blame yourself? It's his own fault for not being able to resist the temptation."
Xie Yunqi said aggrievedly, "Mother, but I really can't remember any more."
Consort Li wanted to give a lecture, but she held back because Xie Yuxiao was present.
Xie Yunqi seized the opportunity to say, "Mother, didn't you say you would love me forever, whether I am poor or rich, smart or stupid? How come it seems like you don't love me anymore just because I can't recite an article?"
Consort Li looked as if she was choking, and several times she almost opened her mouth to scold him, but she held back.
"Alright, alright." Xie Yuxiao sighed and said to Shengsheng, "What fun things did you buy back? Bring them here so Father can see them."
"Okay, okay."
Sheng Sheng knew that Xie Yuxiao was trying to smooth things over, so she happily showed the items to Xie Yuxiao and said, "I didn't know Father was here, otherwise we would have bought more."
Xie Yuxiao wasn't interested in these children's toys, but he still played with them seriously for a while, giving Sheng Sheng and Xie Yunqi plenty of face.
Then he said to Consort Li, "Alright, don't be so demanding of Xiao Wu. Give him a break once in a while."
"That's right!" Xie Yunqi quickly said.
Consort Li could hardly believe what she had just heard. He, who had always placed great importance on the studies of the princes, was actually telling her to give Xie Yunqi a break.
What does this mean? Does it mean they think Xie Yunqi is a hopeless case and don't want to deal with him anymore?
Consort Li was startled and quickly said, "Your Majesty, Qi'er is a bit lazy and not as clever as the other princes, but he is actually no less stupid than anyone else!"
"What are you thinking about?" Xie Yuxiao frowned, and sighed helplessly.
Consort Li: "Huh?"
"What are you thinking? When did I ever say that Qi'er was dumber than anyone else?"
"Then, what does His Majesty mean...?"
Sheng Sheng and Xie Yunqi were momentarily confused, looking at Xie Yuxiao and Consort Li talking with some bewilderment.
"What I mean is that everyone has their own ambitions, and everyone's strengths and interests are different. Qi'er is slower than his older brothers in his studies, so don't force him too much. He needs to study, but there should be a balance between work and rest. You should let him relax occasionally." Xie Yuxiao pointed at Xie Yunqi, "Look how tired you've made him. He even wants to sneak out to play with Shengsheng."
Consort Li: "...??"
Your Majesty, was it not Your Majesty who was making Qi'er recite and write every day and urging him on?
Xie Yuxiao: Change like a face.
She never expected Xie Yunqi to be outstanding; she only hoped that her son would live a happy and peaceful life.
If it weren't for the fact that Xie Yunqi was indeed somewhat inferior to the others in the Wenhua Hall, and that His Majesty always personally disciplined him strictly, she wouldn't be watching Xie Yunqi recite his lessons like this now.
It's just that they're afraid Xie Yunqi, a prince, might make a fool of himself if he's too stupid.
Consort Li was so shocked by Xie Yuxiao's complete change in attitude that she was speechless. For a moment, she didn't know whether to ask him how his thoughts changed so quickly or to just agree with him.
Sheng Sheng clearly didn't understand what was wrong with Xie Yuxiao either, and asked directly, "Father, didn't you used to keep Fifth Brother by your side every day, personally teaching him his lessons?"
The little girl's big eyes were filled with great confusion as she asked the question that Consort Li wanted to ask but dared not.
Consort Li nodded silently in agreement.
Xie Yunqi didn't care about all that. He only knew that once his father wasn't so strict with him anymore, he could play freely like before.
It seems that this little tyrant of the capital has been dormant for a long time, and now he may be making a comeback!
Xie Yuxiao coughed a few times, feeling a little embarrassed as he realized he had been exposed.
He pretended to be calm and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "Although your fifth brother is not good at writing, he has earned a lot of money at a young age, which even your father is ashamed of."
Consort Li asked in confusion, "Silver? What silver?"
Xie Yunqi initially borrowed the money she used to earn money from Sheng Sheng and the others; Consort Li was unaware of this.
What he earned later was unknown to Consort Li; Xie Yunqi had always kept a close eye on it.
If Consort Li finds out, not only will his possessions be confiscated, but she will certainly not allow him to do those things again.
However, he will have his own princely palace next year, at which time he can manage the accounts of his own palace without having to do it secretly anymore.
Xie Yunqi chuckled dryly and explained awkwardly, "Ah, actually it wasn't me. It was me who used my sister's money to earn some money for her. Hahaha."
Consort Li narrowed her eyes and asked suspiciously, "Is that so?"
"Alright, alright, none of that matters. You just need to know that he's not as useless as you think. I've figured it out now. If I want all of you to be well, then I not only want harmony between you brothers and sisters, but I also want each of you to find something you truly enjoy and are good at."
Xie Yuxiao patted Xie Yunqi's shoulder and said earnestly, "Your father loves literature and hopes that all his children will also be good at it. Your father was strict with you in the past, but from now on, you should all go ahead and do what you like."
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