Chapter 212 Isn’t this a waste of effort?
Inside Zhaochun Hall.
When Bai Wutong heard that the supervisor had really come, he was slightly startled.
She mentioned the hexagram before, but it was just a casual remark made on a whim.
Although I was somewhat confident in my heart, it was just speculation after all. I didn't expect that the supervisor would not only come as agreed, but also come so quickly.
"Quick, please invite the supervisor in."
The supervisor walked hurriedly and bowed as soon as he entered the door, with an extremely humble attitude, "This old minister greets the Empress Zhaopin, and may the Empress be well."
"There's no need to be so polite, Lord Supervisor." Bai Wutong studied his expression calmly. Seeing that his face was full of respect, he felt more confident.
She has always been gentle and generous to her servants in order to win their hearts.
But facing these veteran ministers who have been in the court for many years, she knew that she had to maintain her dignity, otherwise she would easily be looked down upon.
"Since the Supervisor is here, I believe you have seen the hexagram, right?"
"Of course, I have seen that Concubine Zhao will be extremely powerful in the future. How dare I not come?" The Supervisor responded quickly.
Bai Wutong had a clear mind, straightened his back, and put on airs, "Since the Supervisor has already known about my fortune, I will not hide it anymore. I asked the Supervisor to come here today because I actually want to ask you for a favor. Don't worry, this favor will not be in vain. In a few days, it will be Yun and Yunxi's first birthday banquet. By then, I hope that the Supervisor can say a few good words in front of the emperor and tell the emperor that they have recovered as before, and will definitely make Darong country more prosperous in the future."
"This..." Upon hearing this, beads of sweat oozed from the supervisor's forehead and he looked embarrassed. "Madam Zhaopin, you are really making things difficult for me, an old minister."
Everyone in the palace knew that the two princes were stupid.
If he ignored the facts and insisted on lying, anyone would be able to see that he had been bribed, which would be a serious crime of deceiving the emperor.
"I'm not trying to make things difficult for you. Yun and Yunxi have indeed recovered. If you don't believe me, you can come and see for yourself." Bai Wutong waved his hand, motioning for Chan'er to carry the two children out.
"Mother!" Yunhe called out crisply. Now he pronounced the word in a standard and clear voice, without any of the ambiguity of a child less than one year old.
Yunxi next to her was not to be outdone and followed suit by calling out in a baby voice.
When the supervisor saw this, he was so shocked that his eyes widened and he stood there in a daze.
Isn’t it said that these two princes are stupid?
But from what we see, he is clearly much smarter than ordinary children!
"Your Excellency, you may not know that although the imperial physician had pronounced them to be idiots, how could I accept their fate? I have tried my best to use my own method to detoxify them. Now the two children are not only safe and sound, but also extremely intelligent. I am sure that Your Excellency has also seen this. Therefore, I am not asking you to lie, but just asking you to say something auspicious to add icing on the cake."
Bai Wutong held up a perfect smile on his lips and raised the handkerchief in his hand gracefully. "If you agree to help me, I will remember this favor and repay you generously one day. If this matter is really difficult for you, that's fine. I will find another way. But you also know that sometimes, adding icing on the cake is far less precious than sending charcoal in the snow."
The supervisor lowered his head and pondered carefully.
If the two princes have really recovered as Zhaopin said, then it would not be a difficult task for me to just say a few nice words. I could also do Zhaopin a huge favor, which might be of great use in the future.
Seeing that he was still hesitating, Bai Wutong simply said, "Sir, isn't the Supervisor proficient in divination? Why don't you tell me another hexagram to see whether this matter is good or bad?"
This sentence instantly brought Jianzheng back to his senses. He suddenly remembered that the result of his previous divination clearly showed that Bai Wutong would give birth to a future monarch, who might be one of the twins in front of him!
"My Lady, it is my great honor that you look up to me and ask for my help. How dare I refuse!"
Bai Wutong smiled faintly, "Then I will stay here. Thank you, Master Supervisor."
"Your Highness, there is no need to be so polite. It is my duty as an old minister to serve you."
Bai Wutong then ordered Chan'er to fetch a famous calligraphy and painting and hand it to the supervisor. This calligraphy and painting was from the hand of a master, with exquisite brushwork and was very valuable.
"What happened today..." Bai Wutong paused slightly.
"Don't worry, your majesty. I will keep my mouth shut and will never let anyone know about this. When I came here today, I had someone spread the news and only said that I came to pray for the two princes."
The supervisor took out two exquisite amulets from his bosom and said, "I have two amulets here. They have been blessed and can protect you. You can hang them up in a conspicuous place."
"Okay, Chan'er, hang this amulet in the most conspicuous place in the hall, so that everyone who comes in and out can see it at a glance. Lord Supervisor has taken so much trouble, and I will remember it in my heart. As long as this matter is done well, there will be benefits in the future. I have heard that Lord Supervisor is knowledgeable and talented, so when Yun and Yunxi grow up a little, I will let them become his disciples and learn from him."
When the supervisor heard this, a light of surprise flashed in his eyes.
If I could become the prince's teacher, even if it was just a title, it would be the supreme honor for myself and my family, and the benefits in the future would be immeasurable.
"Thank you for your cultivation, Your Majesty! Please rest assured, Your Majesty, this matter is in my hands. There will be absolutely no mistakes. You just wait for good news!" The Supervisor was so excited that his voice trembled slightly, and he made assurances again and again.
After sending the supervisor away, Bai Wutong immediately called Chan'er and Yingchun to his side and told them to make preparations in advance and be fully prepared for the upcoming first birthday party.
In the following days, Bai Wutong stayed at home and rarely went out. He devoted all his attention to Yun and Yunxi, and taught them to recite poems wholeheartedly.
For such a young child, poetry is obscure and difficult to understand, and it is really difficult to learn.
Bai Wutong looked at the child's struggling appearance, his heart filled with heartache and pity.
But she knew in her heart that only if she let the children shine at the one-year-old party and show their extraordinary intelligence, would their future life in the palace be smooth and stable.
"Yunhe, Yunxi, I'll read a sentence and you'll follow me. You don't have to understand the meaning for now, just remember it. I promise you that after this birthday party, I will never force you like this again, okay?"
Bai Wutong spoke softly and gently coaxed the two children.
Although Yun and Yunxi were still young and could not understand such complicated words, they were always well-behaved and obedient and always followed A'niang's words.
Bai Wutong taught patiently and carefully, word by word. Although it was difficult to teach and the two little ones learned haltingly, they still tried hard to follow along, and their childish voices echoed in the hall.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, a month has passed quietly.
The seasons change, autumn is fading away, and winter is here.
There are less than seven days left until Yun and Yunxi’s first birthday party.
Since Zhang Chengyan had personally agreed to hold a birthday party, as an emperor, he naturally had to set an example and ordered the palace servants to begin preparations early.
The people below were quite resentful about this.
In the imperial garden, two palace maids were trimming the flowers and plants with scissors.
The freezing wind made their hands and feet numb and their movements became slow. They really couldn't muster any motivation at all.
One of the palace servants stopped what he was doing, blew on his frozen hands, and couldn't help complaining, "If you ask me, these two princes are already idiots, why are we still holding a birthday party? It's a waste of effort!"
Another palace servant also nodded repeatedly, "Who said it wasn't true? I don't know what Concubine Zhao was thinking. She had to make such a fuss. It's really hard for us servants."
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