Chapter 363 Music
The eldest prince had a smile on his face after receiving Xuanyuan Ling's praise today, and Zhao Hai saw it when he went out. Compared with the previous few months, the eldest prince did look a lot more cheerful. Most importantly, he looked much better than his previous reserved look.
Zhao Hai didn’t know why the eldest prince had improved in his studies in the past few months, but he felt very good that the emperor was happy.
Xuanyuan Ling took what the eldest prince had just written and took a look at it, a smile showing on his face.
Of course, he was attentive to his eldest son, but the eldest prince's temperament was a little reserved after all. To say he was reserved was a nice thing to say. As a prince, you should be respectful in front of the emperor. Xuanyuan Ling was the same when he was a prince himself. But if you are respectful and reserved, he can see from his son's face that he is overthinking it whenever he says something, and that would not be good.
The eldest prince has been in the imperial study for quite some time. Xuanyuan Ling feels that it will be good enough if he can do some work in the future. He does not have high expectations and naturally focuses more on the younger ones who have grown up. Now, it seems that the third prince is very smart and behaves well. Concubine De cares about the child and has taught him well.
As for the one who is on my mind the most right now, it is the Sixth Prince. He can now turn over and sit up, and he looks so cute.
Thinking of it, Xuanyuan Ling could also smile.
On the other hand, after the eldest prince came out of the imperial study, he went to the imperial garden. In the past, when he had something on his mind, he would send the servants away and hide in the imperial garden. At first, the servants did not dare to leave him alone, but the eldest prince had made a fuss about this matter two years ago, and even Concubine Shun did not say anything, so naturally the servants did not dare to say anything.
Now that the eldest prince had gone again, he no longer hid in the rockery to cry like before. Because the imperial garden was large, it was always a place where few people came in the past. Now he was sitting there in peace. After sitting for a while, he saw a person slowly approaching: "Noble Lady Yi."
Chu Linglong looked at the eldest prince and nodded in agreement. Then she saw a smile on his face. "Did the emperor praise the eldest prince today?"
The eldest prince said, "I followed your instructions earlier. I have not found learning these past few months that difficult. My grades have improved a lot. Today, my father even praised me."
"It's a good thing to be able to help the eldest prince."
The eldest prince rarely received praise from Xuanyuan Ling, and he was a little excited at the moment. This was because of Chu Linglong. He and Chu Linglong had only met a few times. The first time he cried miserably, Chu Linglong saw it, and Chu Linglong comforted him and talked to him about his favorite music theory. Now she helped him again.
The eldest prince was instilled with respect for his father by Concubine Shun since he was young, so his temperament became a little restrained. Chu Linglong not only taught him how to learn more easily, but also taught him how to make Xuanyuan Ling happy in front of him.
"I really should thank you." The eldest prince thought for a moment and gave Chu Linglong a junior salute.
"Your Highness cannot do this. I am just a nobleman and I am not worthy of such a generous gift from your Highness."
Only concubines and above can be considered the proper mistress of a palace. She is just a noble lady. According to the rules, only she should pay respects to the eldest prince. It really shouldn't be the eldest prince who pays respects to her.
"Yes, I have. The fact that the emperor praised me today is also due to the efforts of Noble Yi. Although it is a bit strange to call you Master, I am sure you will accept this gift."
Chu Linglong smiled after hearing this: "Since the eldest prince has said so much, I will accept this gift."
Her words were humorous. The eldest prince was young and liked her unconventional behavior. He was eager to ask, "Does the noble lady have anything to do today? I just got a new music score."
Originally he loved music, but Concubine Shun thought it was useless for him to just study music, and usually she disciplined the servants not to let these things appear in front of the eldest prince. However, his studies have improved a lot in the past few months, and he can also put forward conditions. This score is his reward.
And now he wanted to share this reward with Chu Linglong.
"You can't stay too long." Chu Linglong said. Concubines and princes should not have much contact, especially the eldest prince who is at an awkward age. At the age of twelve, how much does he know? No one has been assigned to serve him. But if you say he is young, twelve years old is indeed not young.
The eldest prince felt a little disappointed when he heard her say this, but the next moment he heard Chu Linglong say, "But we are not leaving right away."
My mood improved instantly.
The two of them were chatting animatedly about the music score, and when their conversation was coming to an end, Chu Linglong said, "I've been out for a long time, so I'll go back first. The eldest prince should also go back early, so that Concubine Shun won't worry."
The eldest prince was in high spirits at the moment. He was not happy that Chu Linglong was leaving. When she mentioned Concubine Shun, he couldn't help but feel that Chu Linglong was afraid of Concubine Shun and was unwilling to stay with him for long. Even though he knew the rules in his heart and knew that concubines could not walk outside alone for too long, he still felt more and more upset with Concubine Shun.
Concubine Shun was waiting for the eldest prince to come back. She knew that the eldest prince liked to go out alone, but she couldn't stop him. Her subordinates also advised her, so she had to turn a blind eye to it, suppressing her reluctance.
Naturally, the servants couldn't wait to report the good news that the eldest prince was praised by Xuanyuan Ling today to Concubine Shun. Concubine Shun was happy to hear it, but the protagonist did not come back.
After waiting for a while, she decided to send someone to look for it.
Who knew that the eldest prince would come back at this time.
"Mother..." The eldest prince had always been somewhat resistant to Concubine Shun's strict control, and now it was even more so, as these people were obviously ordered to look for him: "You clearly promised that I can be alone when I want to! What are they going to do?"
This shout was extremely loud and contained a questioning tone. Concubine Shun was shocked when she heard it. Not to mention Concubine Shun, even the servants beside her looked surprised.
The eldest prince has always been very obedient to Concubine Shun. He would occasionally refuse, but if Concubine Shun said a few more words, he would obey. This was the first time he made such a fuss in front of Concubine Shun.
"What's wrong?" Concubine Shun was confused and a little angry. This was the first time she asked her son to talk back to her. How could she not be angry? "Is it wrong that your mother is just thinking about you?"
"Are you thinking about me?" The eldest prince couldn't stop talking. "You are thinking about how my homework went today, whether my father praised me, and how the tutor taught me."
"Mingzhe..." Concubine Shun was really stunned and looked at the eldest prince in disbelief.
After the eldest prince finished speaking, it was too late to take back what had been done. It was the first time he said this in front of Concubine Shun, but he felt secretly happy after he finished speaking.
But the next moment, Concubine Shun burst into tears.
The servants around didn't know what to say in their hearts. At first glance, Concubine Shun and the eldest prince seemed to be a loving and filial pair, but after serving them for a long time, they could see the problems between the two. However, the servants just kept serving them, knowing the problems in their hearts but not daring to say them. As for Concubine Shun and the eldest prince, Concubine Shun was a little too suppressive. The eldest prince was so young, but he was suppressed to the point of lacking energy and spirit.
It is said that a loving mother often spoils her son, but Concubine Shun is a loving mother. She keeps a tight rein on the eldest prince, but she does not spoil him. Instead, she really makes him feel suffocated.
Concubine Shun didn't think so in her heart. She had been counting on the eldest prince for years. Although the eldest prince was not a legitimate son, he was the eldest son. Concubine Shun was born in a poor family and gave birth to the eldest son, but it was difficult for her to be promoted. After great difficulty, she became a concubine. The eldest prince also entered the imperial study, and her mother's family gradually improved. Her life was getting better and better. Naturally, she thought that things would be better in the future.
Now that the eldest prince is like this, it is just immature. When she thinks about how she raised him with great difficulty and how the eldest prince, who was so heartfelt to her, suddenly speaks such harsh words to her, how can she not cry?
The eldest prince felt mixed emotions when he saw Concubine Shun's tears. He gritted his teeth and felt sad, but Concubine Shun was crying, and he knew that she was good to him, so how could he be unfilial at this moment?
He wanted to turn around and leave, and he had the courage to say it just now, but when Concubine Shun started crying, his straight back bent again.
He knelt down in front of Concubine Shun and said, "It's my fault. I shouldn't have made you sad."
Seeing the eldest prince covering his heart like this, Concubine Shun cried even harder: "It's because mother can't control you. It's mother's fault. How can it be your fault? It's mother's fault."
When the eldest prince heard these words, he felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart. He was extremely uncomfortable, but he could not refute anything. He returned to his room and looked at the music score he had read with Chu Linglong before. He wondered when he would be able to talk to her again.
The servants in the Qinian Palace all lowered their heads and dared not speak at all.
Really, how can I put it, it was originally a happy event. What's wrong with the eldest prince being praised by the emperor? But now this good thing has turned out like this. Why bother? Sometimes, the relationship between mother and son can be considered a bad fate.
The eldest prince and Concubine Shun were crying and shouting in the room, but of course they couldn't let anyone outside know about it, so no one else knew about it.
Outsiders only know that the eldest prince went in and out of the imperial study and was praised by the emperor today. It seems that he values him very much. What else can the concubines talk about when they get together now? They talk about clothes, jewelry, rouge and powder. Girls always love beauty. But those who envy others who have children will also talk about children. The women in the harem have been lonely for a long time. Who doesn't want a child?
Having a child is a blessing, even if it's a princess?
Concubine Zhou hasn't gone out much in recent days. Except for occasionally going to see Chu Linglong, she really doesn't go out much. But when she goes out, she can hear some rumors outside.
The eldest prince's status indeed rose after he entered the imperial study.
Concubine Zhou occasionally went out for a walk, but after coming back she was in a daze for a long time.
Caiping carefully served tea to Concubine Zhou, and suddenly she heard Concubine Zhou say, "Caiping, don't you think the harem is too peaceful now?"
Caiping's hand trembled, and the tea spilled. She quickly wiped it up, and then said carefully: "An Wen, isn't it good?"
Isn't it good to be safe? Concubine Zhou felt uneasy every day. The harem was safe, and everyone was safe. She felt it was not good, especially: "Concubine Yi's mood has improved recently."
Her tone was so low and low that it was frightening, and it was as if a thin thread was pulling through her heart. Caiping's calves were trembling a little. "My dear, no matter how sad you are, it will always be better after the matter is over."
"It will get better after it's over?" Concubine Zhou looked at Caiping in disbelief: "Why can she do it? But I can't?"
"What do you think? Why did she get better so quickly?"
This sound was very sharp.
How could Concubine Zhou feel? She finally pulled Chu Linglong down. Like her, she lost her father, was not favored by the emperor, and her child died prematurely. But how could her mood improve?
Chu Linglong didn't know that she was the one who caused her premature birth. She thought it was Qin's fault. But Qin is now a prisoner and the Qin family is gone. Although her child is gone, in her eyes, her child's revenge has been avenged.
But she didn't have it, she couldn't take revenge, because her father was killed on the order of the emperor.
At this moment, she suddenly knew why she had attacked Chu Linglong before, but she still felt anxious. Seeing Chu Linglong fall was a relief, but it was not enough. She was chosen by the emperor's uncle to enter the palace, and the child she lost was also the emperor's, and his father was killed by the emperor...
At the same time, even her fingertips were trembling. She suddenly thought of this, something she had not dared to think about before. Now, she was afraid and eager to try it.
"Which child do you think the emperor loves the most?" Concubine Zhou suddenly asked.
Caiping's calves were already trembling. This tone of voice had been heard last time when Concubine Zhou ordered her to take action against Chu Linglong. But Caiping really didn't dare to respond to the question this time.
Cai Ping didn't dare to answer, but she understood that Concubine Zhou had some feelings for Concubine Xian and the Sixth Prince. Isn't this just walking towards her own death? She was really scared.
Just as she was getting terribly scared, Concubine Zhou said slowly, "The emperor likes the Sixth Prince the most, and cares the most about Concubine Xian."
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