Emperor Chongle was at his wits' end with the dragon cub, so he could only manage to pick him up. Although a long section of the tail was still missing from being held, the cub still looked at the puppy next to him and barked proudly twice.
How can this not be considered "no matter how old a child is, they are still their father's precious child"?
Emperor Chong Le, who was struggling to hold his baby, was still questioning himself: had the baby gotten heavier, or had he not exercised for too long?
It seems the cub is still so heavy that it might have strained his back.
Emperor Chongle didn't understand that the weight of the dragon cub also changed according to his strength, so it didn't matter if it got bigger or smaller, it would still be the same weight.
The cub still thinks it's the same little dragon it used to be.
Seeing that the cub was satisfied, Emperor Chongle thought the matter could be over and wanted to take the cub back. However, the cub started to imitate the barking and chattering of the litter of puppies.
After all, the barking of dogs was everywhere, which was very infectious. The puppies hadn't been properly trained, and they were quickly influenced by what they saw and heard, blending in and starting to bark as well.
Only then did everyone realize that the loudest and most powerful bark from the dogs was coming from their young prince.
Emperor Chongle immediately pinched the dragon cub's mouth shut and left in a huff.
Animal trainer: "Your Majesty...would you like to take a puppy back to keep the young prince company? It seems the young prince really likes puppies."
Take them back and raise them, lest they turn into two dogs!
Emperor Chongle ignored the cub's protests with a dark face and took the cub back to the palace. The next day, he immediately summoned Ning Guanyan to give the cub a lesson.
The little boy, who should have been sleeping comfortably by the heater and watching his father work hard, was dragged out of bed by Emperor Chong Le very early.
Emperor Chongle is now quite skilled at taking care of the cub. He quickly and efficiently dressed the cub in a garment and, taking advantage of the cub's strong love for braids, tied a small crown on its head.
Then take the child to the desk and have him sit up straight, making sure he doesn't put his head on it or press down on the prepared writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone.
With Emperor Chongle's speed, he even found young children to accompany him in his studies.
The cub opened its eyes and was met with Ning Guanyan's smiling face.
"Good day, Your Highness. From today onwards, I will temporarily serve as Your Highness's teacher. We will begin with your basic education, starting with the Thousand Character Classic. Your Highness, please repeat after me: 'Heaven and earth were dark and yellow, the universe was vast and boundless—'"
"Chirp chirp chirp!"
He doesn't want to go to school!!!
Young children who are initially taught using rote learning methods will always have a strong resistance to learning.
Besides, studying and working are inherently against one's nature.
Who would want to go to school when they don't want to play or rest?
Seeing the obvious resistance and struggle on the little dragon's face, Ning Guanyan's smile became even more sincere. He said, "Your Highness, you must study hard so that you can help His Majesty and govern the country in the future."
The cub blinked. He wasn't a prince before; he'd even been an evil god. He was incredibly powerful and could definitely help his father.
Unfortunately, the little guy can't even speak fluently yet, so naturally he can't explain things clearly.
Ning Guanyan patiently guided him: "You see, Your Highness, you should at least learn to speak the same language as us, otherwise, if you just call us like this, no one except His Majesty will be able to understand what you mean."
The cub panicked; he could clearly talk!
It's just that I can't control my power!
The more anxious the little one became, the less he could speak. The companion beside him was just a relatively intelligent child, and he still felt fear towards His Highness and the dragon, so he timidly lowered his head and dared not say anything.
Seeing this, the sensitive cub couldn't help but overthink:
Is it because he's different from others that they hate him?
The deflated cub stopped arguing. He listlessly curled up and followed Ning Guanyan to read for several hours. When it was over, he saw Chenzi come to take away their family's child. When the child left, he bowed to Ning Guanyan with a serious face, showing that he was precocious for his age. Ning Guanyan seemed to like the child very much.
The cub placed the dog-scratched characters it had drawn with its paws on the table and couldn't help but wonder if it would be more popular if it were human, and if its father would like it more.
When Zai finished packing his little bundle and came out from behind the screen, Emperor Chongle happened to be out as well.
It seems there's something urgent that needs to be dealt with.
The little guy flew low overhead like a wandering ghost, trying to find his father by smelling his scent, but he saw Emperor Chongle with a cold face and Changxiu kneeling in front of him.
Changxiu presented Emperor Chongle with the former chief eunuch's confession from prison. Only then did Emperor Chongle realize that a eunuch could have such great ambitions. He not only wanted to gain the emperor's trust, but also wanted to erode the emperor's inner circle from all sides, stealing and substituting.
However, all of this was disrupted by the unexpected appearance of the dragon cub.
Emperor Chongle's face was grim; at this moment, the oppressive aura and demeanor of a superior were fully displayed, and his tone was icy:
“I remember that eunuch had also placed a lot of palace maids around me. Remove them and behead them all as a warning to others.”
"You still want to use these ideas to get into my bed? All you want is an offspring from me that they can completely control..."
"That's a really good idea..."
Changxiu understood that His Majesty was completely angry.
These short-sighted fellows are completely jumping on His Majesty's sore spots.
Family ties and siblings—these are the things His Majesty hates to mention the most.
Now, Changxiu understands that it's time for him to put his methods to good use.
But Emperor Chongle suddenly changed the subject, saying:
"Also, send word that I will only have one offspring in my life, only one dragon cub. Anyone who tries to take advantage of this, anyone who tries to exploit my feelings for the cub, anyone who tries to steal my love for the cub... will all disappear."
"I must guarantee that what I give my child is complete and the best. No one can take it away from me, not even myself."
It turns out that Emperor Chongle had already changed after the dragon cub appeared.
What he once hated and despised most—family ties—has become what he values most.
The love contained within is absolutely astonishing.
What kind of favoritism must there be for an emperor to say such a thing?
Everyone present felt their scalp tingle.
However, Emperor Chongle has always been this way of doing things his own way. Even if everyone is shocked, they can digest and accept it in the shortest amount of time, and then carry it out.
Changxiu nodded and accepted the order. He turned to leave, but a gust of wind blew against his face, forcing him to cover it.
When he opened his eyes again, he only saw a scale flash by, and the cub ran away with its father again.
The palace servants, just as bewildered as he was, stood there dumbfounded for half a second, then expertly lifted their robes and chased after him.
"Your Highness! Your Highness, slow down! Your Majesty, please don't fall!!"
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