Unable to resist his younger sister's coaxing, Yonghuang hesitated for a long time before finally agreeing to go.
However, it seemed inappropriate to ask for things directly, so Yonghuang brought an illustrated copy of "Journey to the West" and gave it to Lejur.
They should have been reading the written version at their age, but considering that Lejur was Mongolian and had not been studying for long enough to know many characters, Yonghuang brought him the illustrated version.
This picture book is easy to understand, and the pictures make it easier to imagine. Even if you don't recognize some of the words, you can still understand the story.
Lejur was grateful for the First Prince's understanding and sincerely thanked him.
Yonghuang laughed heartily, "There's no need for formalities between friends, as long as you're happy."
He had intended to say, "If you have any questions, just ask me," but then felt that it would be sarcastic about Lejur's limited literacy, which might hurt his pride. So Yonghuang phrased it differently.
“This story is very interesting. If you have any thoughts, you can discuss them with me.”
"Okay, thank you." Lejur always spoke so concisely, never saying an extra word. He didn't know how to say nice, polite things, but Yonghuang found him very genuine and enjoyed being with him.
After recounting this matter, Yonghuang did not leave, but tentatively said, "I have a favor to ask..."
Seeing his expression, which seemed somewhat troubled, Lejur said, "Speak freely."
“Rong Yu thinks your beef jerky is delicious, so…”
He simply couldn't bring himself to ask someone for food.
If it were just ordinary food, Yonghuang could have simply asked a eunuch to come and tell him. But it was beef, a forbidden food, so he dared not let the palace servants ask for it and had to inquire about it himself.
He hesitated, unsure of what to say next, when Lejur, understanding his meaning, went to the table, placed a packet of beef jerky into the box, and handed it to Yonghuang.
"To the princess."
So he knew all along! Yonghuang smiled sheepishly as he took the box. "Thank you very much!"
After thinking for a moment, he decided to add, "And one more thing..."
Before Yonghuang could speak explicitly, Lejur already remembered Yonghuang's mention of the rule that beef could not be eaten in the palace, and immediately expressed her opinion.
"I won't tell anyone, don't worry."
Although Lejur's Chinese was not fluent, he was very good at interpersonal relationships. Yonghuang felt that talking to him was particularly easy, smiled with satisfaction, and then said goodbye and left.
Having received the beef jerky, Yonghuang personally delivered it to Rongyu. At that time, Rongyu was galloping in the horse field when she spotted her elder brother. She turned her horse around, leaped off the white horse, and jumped down.
Yonghuang hurriedly reminded him, "Be careful, riding a horse is dangerous, you must not be careless."
Rong Yu smiled nonchalantly, "Even Father Emperor praised my improved horsemanship! You can relax!"
After the brother and sister left the horse farm and returned to their tent, Yonghuang took out the box of beef jerky.
"This is a gift from Lejur to you."
The thing she had been longing for finally appeared before her eyes, and Rong Yu was overjoyed. She planned to share it with her brother, but Yonghuang waved his hand.
"The rules are there, and I can't break them. You can eat! Be careful not to let anyone else see you except your personal maid."
Rong Yu knew that her elder brother valued rules the most, so since he refused to eat, she didn't force him.
Yonghuang had to go back to recite his lessons and dared not linger too long, so he took his leave.
After her brother left, Rong Yu instructed the palace maids to guard outside the tent, while she sat comfortably inside, enjoying beef jerky and plum juice, thoroughly enjoying herself!
Rong Yu thought to herself: It's such a pity that she only discovered such delicious food today after living for so long!
It was rare to have such delicious food, and it would be selfish for her to enjoy it all by herself. Since there was still plenty left in the box, she decided to give some to her mother. As for Yongzhang…
She only has one younger brother. Although the two of them often bicker, she still thinks of him when there's something good to have.
So Rong Yu took some beef jerky, wrapped it in oil paper, put it in a box, and then went to find her younger brother.
In truth, Yongzhang was also feeling quite bad. He had indeed made a mistake yesterday, and it was understandable that his sister was angry with him. He was hesitating whether or not to apologize to his sister.
But every time they had a conflict, it was always him, the younger brother, who had to coax his older sister. His older sister never did, probably because she thought he was dispensable!
Thinking this, Yongzhang felt quite annoyed and had no intention of bowing his head again.
But if he doesn't apologize, given his sister's personality, she'll probably never speak to him again.
Thinking of this, he felt uneasy again, so he steeled himself, got up and walked outside.
Just then, a young eunuch's greeting came from outside the tent. Yongzhang listened carefully and realized that he seemed to be calling for the princess.
Is that my sister? Why did she suddenly come?
Yongzhang, puzzled, quickly turned back, pretending to be very calm, and casually picked up a book of poems from the table and started reading.
When Rong Yu came in, she heard her younger brother reciting poetry. She thought to herself, "Why is my brother so diligent today? It's really rare!"
Upon catching sight of his sister, Yongzhang was not as delighted as before. He asked indifferently,
"What brings you here, Your Majesty?"
"Such a young age, what are you pretending to be so mature for!" Rong Yu scoffed inwardly, then handed him the box, turning her head away arrogantly.
"Here—this is for you."
Yongzhang took it suspiciously, opened the box and the oil paper package, and saw that it contained a dark, murky substance that looked like dried meat.
"What's this?"
Rong Yu took two steps closer and whispered to him, "It's beef jerky, it's delicious, you should try it."
Beef? Yongzhang looked at her in shock. "How do you have beef?"
Rong Yu smiled mysteriously, "Don't worry about it for now, try it first."
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