Chapter 238 The Seventh Prince Gets a Reprimand
With Empress Xu's guidance, the Crown Prince made sure the children at the charity were settled in a clear and proper manner.
Many apprentices entered the various workshops of the Ministry of Works.
The medical department has also received many new young medical students.
The prince adopted a very humble attitude, telling those in charge that these were the younger generation who were the backbone of the Great Yu, and that they should be taken good care of.
In addition, the Crown Prince also asked the Crown Princess to speak with Shangguan Jin.
“Taking care of those children is not easy. In the future, the Crown Prince’s Mansion should also lend a hand and work together with the Duke of Dingguo’s Mansion to take care of those children.”
Wherever there is war, there will be battlefield orphans, and the Crown Prince's residence will always be the best support.
Shangguan Jin naturally accepted it.
As long as you're willing to do it long-term, and not just for show, Shangguan Jin is of course willing.
As for your idea of picking the peaches and running away later, don't even think about it.
Shangguan Jin is determined to find a way to bring you back, and then make you pay for your journey...
Seeing that all the children had been settled.
Not only did everyone have a suitable place, but the Crown Prince also gave the children a small monthly wage.
Shangguan Jin was happy, as she had finally accomplished something.
But when the children suddenly knelt down and kowtowed to Shangguan Jin, Shangguan Jin's eyes still welled up with tears.
They're all good kids, and they'll all have their own lives to live...
After settling things at the charity, the weather finally turned cold.
That day, a heavy snow had just fallen, and the entire capital city was once again covered in white.
Shangguan Jin, also dressed in thick clothes, held a small charcoal stove in her hand and leaned against the window to look at the snow scene in the courtyard.
Before she could come up with any more poems about heavy snow, Shen Qingyue rushed in.
"Mother, Eunuch Hu, who serves the Seventh Prince, has been punished with a beating."
"That Hu Zhouquan? He got a beating?" Shangguan Jin was startled.
Her immediate thought was that someone was trying to sabotage the Seventh Prince, trying to replace the people around him, and then...
In just a short while, Shangguan Jin had already imagined a grand palace intrigue drama.
The mastermind was none other than the Empress Dowager in the palace...
"Yes, it was Eunuch Hu who was given thirty lashes, an order personally issued by the Emperor," Shen Qingyue said.
Just as Shangguan Jin was about to ask what had happened, the Seventh Prince entered, wiping his eyes.
"Aunt..." The Seventh Prince wanted to lean on Shangguan Jin's shoulder and cry as he always had.
But Shangguan Jin grabbed his shoulder and held him.
"What exactly happened? Why would your father beat your personal eunuch when he was perfectly fine?"
Seeing Shangguan Jin's solemn expression, the Seventh Prince felt even more aggrieved.
He explained everything to Shangguan Jin.
He went out early in the morning and saw that the snow was falling heavily and everything was white, so he went for a stroll outside the palace.
Just then, I saw a bird's nest fall from an old poplar tree by the river.
Two birds were chirping around the nest.
The seventh prince thought there were baby birds in the nest, but when he went closer to look, there was nothing there...
Oh, it turns out the nest just fell down, and the two birds had nowhere to sleep.
With everything covered in snow, it's impossible for these two birds to rebuild their nest.
The seventh prince, moved by kindness, picked up the bird's nest and intended to put it back on the tree.
Upon seeing this, Hu Zhouquan quickly said that he would do it himself, and there was no need for His Highness Prince Yan to do it personally...
But when the seventh prince saw the two birds flapping their wings, he decided to put the nest there himself.
No matter how Hu Zhouquan tried to persuade him, it was no use; he could only watch helplessly as the Seventh Prince climbed the tree.
Then, halfway up the tree, before he could even put the bird's nest up, he fell down again...
The Seventh Prince fell from the tree, and Emperor Xiao Jing knew about it immediately.
Without saying a word, he first punished the two guards.
Then Hu Zhouquan, who was following the Seventh Prince, was also flogged.
No matter how much the Seventh Prince pleaded, it was to no avail.
Finally, Hu Zhouquan is still lying in his room, groaning.
The seventh prince, angry with Emperor Xiao Jing, came to the Duke of Dingguo's residence...
After listening to the Seventh Prince, Shangguan Jin first sized him up.
It's alright, he walks normally without limping, so he shouldn't be injured.
Then Shangguan Jin's expression also darkened.
Do you know where you went wrong?
The Seventh Prince...
"Aunt..." The Seventh Prince felt even more aggrieved.
"I'm asking you, do you know where you went wrong? How did your teacher teach you?" Shangguan Jin asked seriously.
“A wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall!” the Seventh Prince said softly, his eyes red.
"Don't you understand this perfectly well?"
A wise person does not stand under a crumbling wall.
What about you? You are a prince, and a prince favored by the imperial family. If something happens to you, how many people will suffer with you?
Fortunately, you didn't get hurt today.
If he had fallen and been injured, Hu Zhouquan would have lost his life.
As for those two bodyguards, they wouldn't have had time to save you after you fell from the tree.
Your father couldn't bear to hit you, but he hit your personal eunuch. This is to tell you something.
Your recklessness will have consequences, and others will pay the price for it.
Have you ever thought about how many people you will hurt because of your momentary willfulness?
Your father will be sad, and your maternal grandparents will be sad.
I also feel sad.
Your mother in heaven will also be sad. She will feel that she left too soon and failed to take good care of you, which is why you got hurt.
"Do you understand?" Shangguan Jin asked sternly.
The seventh prince tried hard to keep the tears in his eyes from falling.
"I understand! Aunt, I was wrong!" the Seventh Prince admitted in a low voice.
Shen Qingyue, who was standing to the side, wanted to offer some advice, but was glared at by Shangguan Jin and then didn't dare to say a word.
After a while, seeing that the Seventh Prince's eyes were no longer so red, Shangguan Jin finally got up.
First, she took out a bottle of pills to clear heat and reduce inflammation, and then she took out a bottle of liniment for bruises and sprains.
"Return to the palace immediately."
Go see Hu Zhouquan first, give him these two bottles of medicine. He was beaten because of you, you can't just ignore him.
After you finish reading Hu Zhouquan's report, hurry to your father and apologize to him.
"Do I have to teach you how to admit your mistakes?" Shangguan Jin asked.
The seventh prince shook his head.
"Very good, go apologize to your father and talk to him properly."
Your father loves you and won't really blame you.
Also, go and check on those two bodyguards. Don't let them take the punishment for you for nothing, understand?
"Stay in the palace for a few more days and don't cause any more trouble," Shangguan Jin continued.
The Seventh Prince nodded, bowed respectfully to Shangguan Jin, and then left with the two bottles of medicine.
Shen Qingyue felt a little reluctant.
"Mother, you were a bit too harsh on the Seventh Prince today."
"Can we not be strict? He's at a stage where he's very playful right now."
If he dares to climb a tree today, he'll dare to climb onto a roof tomorrow if we don't do anything about it.
Do whatever is dangerous.
Also, you need to keep a close eye on your younger brothers.
If anyone dares to be this cheeky, they'll be in for a good spanking.
Seeing that Shangguan Jin was still angry, Shen Qingyue didn't dare to say a word.
My younger brothers were saying yesterday they wanted to go ice walking on the inland river! Looks like we can't go...
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