He Ye entered the palace very early to be the prince's tutor, because his father, a military general, hoped that their family could also produce a cultured person so that they would not be laughed at by those old men.
So he became the study partner of the third prince Xu Min, born to the queen.
Xu Min looked innocent, but he had the common problem of the princes: he was always putting on airs, and looked like a clan member at such a young age.
He Ye didn't like him very much, but he disliked the things taught by the old teachers even more. Whenever the teacher asked questions during the exam, Xu Min came in handy. Although he always blocked the questions with his arms, He Ye was still able to copy them down with his sharp ears and eyes.
Because of this, the two of them fought often, either over copying homework or trivial matters such as who won unfairly while playing games. Perhaps because they were familiar with each other, Xu Min lost his airs and rolled up his sleeves to fight him. He Ye naturally didn't fear him, and the two of them fought back and forth.
Logically speaking, he should be punished for hitting the prince, but Xu Min was still a man and just said that he fell or bumped into something while practicing martial arts. Gradually, He Ye stopped making trouble and the two of them got along pretty well.
Empress Xiao would occasionally come to bring some food to Xu Min, some of which were mung bean soup to relieve the heat, and some of which were cakes she made herself. At this time, He Ye would often have a share.
He Ye liked the Queen very much and always looked forward to her coming. The Queen didn't know that he had fought with his son. She treated everyone with a smile and made delicious snacks. And the most important thing was that when she came, he and Xu Min could take a break and didn't have to read.
Later, Empress Xiao came less often. Xu Min said that it was because his mother was pregnant. The third prince, who usually looked up to the sky and acted awkward, showed some childish nature for the first time, holding his face and laughing foolishly.
He said, He Ye, I will bring him to play with me when I have a younger brother or sister.
He Ye curled his lips and continued to pick up stones to make bullets for his slingshot. "What's so good about having a child? My mother said that after seeing my experience, she won't have any more children... Hey, Xu Min, what do you mean by a lesson from the past?"
Xu Min ignored him and was still thinking about writing poems for his unborn brother and sister.
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When Xu Min's little brother was born, He Ye was sitting on a bench in the school, bored and waiting for his good brother to come. The teacher told him that the third prince had taken a leave of absence today because the queen had given birth to the seventh prince that morning.
He Ye was very disappointed and finally finished the course.
After that, Xu Min stopped playing with him after school every day and only went back to see his brother. He also invited He Ye to go with him.
"My brother is even more beautiful than the fairy boy in the painting!"
At that time, He Ye was busy going home to practice martial arts with his father, so he didn't hear what he said clearly. He just waved his hand perfunctorily, "Next time, next time."
In the end, in order to chase a wild cat, he unknowingly ran to the gate of the harem and saw Empress Xiao's sedan chair from afar. The empress recognized him. The sedan chair stopped in front of him, and He Ye saw the child in the empress's arms at a glance.
He was so delicate and exquisite that he was indeed more beautiful than any picture. The teacher talked about snow yesterday and used many idioms. He Ye understood them all at once. "Jade-like snow is lovely," "ice-like snow is smart"... they all described the Seventh Prince in front of him.
"Greetings, Her Majesty the Queen," He Ye saluted and stood up. "The Seventh Prince is so adorable, even more handsome than Xu Min!"
The queen laughed out loud and touched his head. The seventh prince in her arms opened his eyes, like grapes, and looked at him. It might be that He Ye was being sentimental, but little He Ye couldn't take his eyes off him.
"When Nuonuo grows up, I'll need you to take care of him more."
He Ye took the Queen's teasing words seriously and believed her for the rest of his life.
Half a year later, when the seventh prince Xu Nuo turned one year old, the queen was attacked on the way back to the palace with him to visit her parents. Fortunately, both of them were not seriously injured and were just frightened.
Xu Min, who was in class, heard the news and hurriedly asked for leave and ran back. He Ye also rushed out after him. His mind was full of the little and cute Seventh Prince, and he didn't know which damn person wanted to harm him.
The emperor at that time was so deceived that it would not be an exaggeration to say that he was blind. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that it was Concubine Wang's work, but he chose to pass it over.
Concubine Wang's second prince was also very arrogant in school those days, as if he was afraid that others didn't know. He really took after his mother, stupid and bad.
Xu Min secretly swore in his heart that he would protect his mother and brother. However, He Ye didn't care about the long-term plan. That night, he sneaked in while the second prince was using the toilet and beat him up from behind. He then pushed him to sit on the toilet.
The next day, the news of the second prince being beaten became a hot topic. He Ye was very skilled at that time, and he did it very cleanly. In addition, he was still young, so no one suspected him.
Only Xu Min knew that he did it. Xu Min cried very miserably that day, hugged his shoulders and said that he was his best brother. He Yexin said, it’s not for you, but to avenge your brother.
After this, Xu Min treated him more intimately, as if he wanted to train him as his future confidant. He Ye was also happy about it, after all, this way he could take advantage of the opportunity to go in and out of the harem to see the Seventh Prince.
The seventh prince became even cuter after he turned one year old. He had more spirit and was wrapped in pink brocade, like a little kitten. He Ye loved him very much.
The queen went to the small kitchen to check on his rice porridge, and Xu Min followed her out. Only He Ye, who was lying on the railing in front of the small bed, was left, and a few palace maids behind him.
He Ye's tanned face turned slightly red, and he asked tentatively, "Nono?"
The child was smart and knew he was being called. He grinned, showing a few small teeth, and waved his hands, "Ah!"
He Ye was even more excited. He rubbed his index finger on his collar and handed it to him. His little hand held it and said, "I am your brother He Ye——"
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