Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 967 Father, You Are Wrong!
"Really?"

Zhu Jianji raised his head suddenly, with surprise and disbelief in his eyes.

Zhu Qiyu smiled and said.

"Brother Ji, tell Father, when Father is not around, do you protect your sister as you do today?"

"Of course!"

The villain's tone was a little anxious, as if he was afraid that Zhu Qiyu would not believe it, and the watery light in his eyes that had gradually faded rose again because of this.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Qiyu exerted a little force on the villain's shoulder, looked directly into Zhu Jianji's eyes, and said.

"Brother, there is a word that my father wants to tell you."

"People live in this world and do many things. Every time they do something, they have a purpose for doing it. However, this does not mean that it is wrong for you to have other purposes when doing this thing."

"As long as what you do is right, as long as you don't hurt others, then you hope that when you do this, you can also get approval and benefits. This is human nature."

"Father knows that you have always been a good brother and worked hard to protect your sister. If so, you deserve to be praised. You have done a good job. I hope to be seen and praised by my father. This is not something to be ashamed of." , as it should be.”

"Understand?"

These words are obviously different from the education Zhu Jianji has received all along, but seeing Zhu Qiyu's gentle eyes, his body slowly relaxes, but a trace of confusion inevitably flashes across that small face.

Hesitating, Zhu Jianji rarely responded obediently as usual, but thought for a while and said.

"But father, the gentleman said that a sage and a gentleman should have an upright heart and not be selfish and greedy. When dealing with others, he should have righteous intentions and do good deeds. I think what you said, sir, seems to be correct..."

When he said this, Brother Ji's tone was rather cautious, as if he was afraid of making Zhu Qiyu angry.

As for the reason, of course it is because what he said was actually refuting what Zhu Qiyu said just now.

However, unlike what Zhu Jianji was worried about, Zhu Qiyu was not angry because of this, on the contrary, he was very happy.

In front of him, Ji Ge'er has always been very obedient and obedient, and sometimes, he even deliberately flattered him.

Zhu Qiyu had already noticed this, but he never knew where the problem was.

To this day, he stood outside the window of the primary school and saw Ji Ge'er peeking in his direction from time to time.

At that moment, he suddenly felt very uncomfortable.

At that moment, Zhu Qiyu seemed to have returned to that afternoon.

At that time, he was still young, when he finally stayed up for several nights to write his homework and was finally praised by his husband, he mustered up the courage to go to his father, what was he thinking at that time?
That's right, at that time he just wanted his father to take a look at him, stroke his head, and praise him for doing a good job.

This is what he wanted most at that age.

But he never got one.

Father, as usual, stared at the crickets in the jar, and asked the eunuch to take a handful of pearls, and then sent him back to Jingyang Palace.

But obviously, just a few days ago, the father deliberately checked the prince's elder brother's schoolwork, and the elder brother did not do well. Before the father came, the husband picked out several mistakes and asked the elder brother to go back and do it again.

However, the royal father didn't see it, not only didn't see it, but also hugged him on his lap, placing high hopes on him.

Even after many years, Zhu Qiyu can still clearly remember the scene at that time.

The sun slanted into the room through the window sills, it was very warm, there were many palace people around, and the emperor was wearing a bright red dragon robe that day.

He first looked at the prince's elder brother's homework carefully, and then looked at his own, but only glanced at it twice, then put it aside.

Later, he smiled and picked up the prince's brother, let him sit on his lap, and asked him.

"When he becomes the Son of Heaven, can he make the world peaceful?"

At that time, the elder brother of the prince did not hesitate, vowed, and said.

"can!"

Father asked again.

"Those who have the history of Qianguo, dare to kiss the Sixth Division to rectify their crimes?"

The prince replied.

"dare!"

The voice was loud, and the father was very happy. He put the elder brother on the throne, then took off his robe, put it on the elder brother, and made everyone present kneel down, shouting long live to the elder brother.

Father was so happy that, two days later, he told Yang Shiqi and others about it.

Even, regardless of the fact that the husband was teaching them at that time, he specially called the eunuch to come over and let the prince's brother go to show off to Yang Shiqi and others.

That morning, Zhu Qiyu was the only one in class.

He has always worked hard, but that day he lost his mind because he was thinking, if he did as well as the prince's brother, would the father take a look at him.

So, he stayed up for several nights, re-done the homework that he showed his father that day many times, and finally wrote a satisfactory article, and showed it to his mother, who said it was very good, and showed it to Mr. The gentleman also said it was very good.

Then, he excitedly showed it to his father, who only glanced at him and said nothing...

He didn't even look carefully...

Later, when he returned to Jingyang Palace, his mother and concubine politely sent away the eunuch who sent him back, gave him a silver reward, then turned her head and gave him a scolding, so that he would never be allowed to do anything privately in the future. Go to the father.

How did he do that day?

Thinking about it, he lowered his head and said nothing, and then, the concubine mother punished him to kneel for two hours.

And later, not later...

Not long after this incident, the royal father took the elder brother of the prince to his side to serve Jingyan, while he was alone studying with his husband.

Today, when Zhu Qiyu thinks about this again, he knows how reckless he was back then.

As a prince, I want to show myself in front of the emperor, and what's more, what do I want to do with an assignment I did with the prince and then redo?

At that time, when the father looked at him, what was he thinking?
Are you mocking him for overreaching himself, or do you think there is some force behind him manipulating the situation?

Zhu Qiyu didn't know.

However, when he stood outside the school today and saw Ji Geer's look full of expectation, he suddenly seemed to understand his father and his mother.

Father is suspicious, this is a quality that an emperor never lacks. His behavior can easily be overestimated and regarded as an act of spying on the reserve.

Moreover, if the emperor appreciates his studies more, then if the news spreads, there will be another disturbance in the inner court and the outer court.

The mother and concubine have been cautious and cautious for many years in the palace, and only want to live and work. His actions will definitely attract Concubine Sun, no, at that time, he should be called Empress Sun, and will definitely attract Empress Sun's attention, which will lead to uncontrollable consequences .

Thinking about it carefully, during that time, Jingyang Palace's quota was indeed reduced a lot...

So, Zhu Qiyu didn't go in.

He didn't know what attitude he should use to treat Ji Ge'er.

Reason told him that the way his father treated him was the best way to deal with him.

Indifference, indifference, waiting for time to smooth everything...

Doing so is good for everyone, and it is also the most stable way to maintain the stability of the front and harem.

However, he didn't want to do that...

Ever since he woke up from Prince Yi's mansion that day, Zhu Qiyu has maintained his rationality at almost any moment, and in any matter, he will make the most beneficial choice for the stability of the country and the country.

But at this moment, his rationality told him that he should treat it as if he hadn't seen it, just like his father dismissed his studies back then.

Doing so can not only keep the court stable, but also protect Ji Geer from pushing him to the forefront.

This is the best way.

Turn around and leave, to accept the prince's greeting, and then deal with government affairs as usual, so that everything will be calm.

Such a simple matter, but for Zhu Qiyu standing in front of the window, he couldn't move.

why?

Zhu Qiyu himself doesn't know, maybe it's because he remembers that incident so clearly, until now, he still remembers the look his father gave him.

He could clearly feel the indifference of that look.

That gaze was so cold that during the two hours that he knelt in Jingyang Palace, he kept thinking, where did he go wrong?
The emperor was right, and so was the concubine mother.

So, was he at fault?

Zhu Qiyu couldn't figure it out, he couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.

Therefore, even though he knew that if he ignored the prince, it would cause discussions in the court, he still did not go to see Zhu Jianshen as usual.

He had only one thought at that time, he wanted to talk to someone.

So he went to Kunning Palace.

However, at the moment he stepped into Kunning Palace, he regretted it again.

What should he say?

It's not that he doesn't trust the Wang family, but that this matter involves Ji Ge'er after all, and every time he and the Wang family quarrel, it's because of the prince.

If he said so, what should Wang's attitude be?
So he didn't say anything.

Or, at that time, he didn't really need others to tell him who was right and who was wrong, he just needed someone to be by his side.

In the short time of two incense sticks in Kunning Palace, although Zhu Qiyu didn't say anything, Wang's company by his side calmed his heart down.

Then, he figured out one thing.

That is……

He is not wrong!

At that time, he didn't want to compete with the prince's brother, he just felt that if he was as good as the prince's brother, he could get the love of his father.

He didn't covet the reserve position, nor did he want to shake the foundation of the country, he just wanted to get a compliment from his father...

What is the relationship between how the court is going and a young child?

Others commented and speculated that their intentions were not pure, but it should never be blamed on a child.

What my father did may be the most appropriate way, but... it is definitely not the most correct way!
Sacrifice the light in a child's eyes in exchange for the so-called stability of the court...

This, no!

It shouldn't be like this!

It is other people's business to speculate and talk about it.

If the government is in turmoil, it will be stabilized;

This is what an emperor should do!
The problems of the country, the country, and the court have arisen, and they must be resolved.

Sacrificing an innocent person, even if it's just a child, is absolutely wrong!
Father, you are wrong!
The moment this sentence appeared in my heart, all the knots in the past and the contradictions at this moment were completely dissolved. Of course, what disappeared with it was also the unreachable hope in Zhu Qiyu's heart for so many years.

He finally understood, or at last he was willing to admit it.

His father's indifference to him back then was not because of the so-called court situation, nor was it to protect him, but because he didn't care. Because he didn't care, he could abandon it at will. Because he didn't care, he chose the easiest way.

But, the father doesn't care about him, but he cares about his brother Ji, so he won't be the next father.

Thus, there was the scene Yu Shiyue saw today.

Zhu Qiyu knew very well that his actions would cause a lot of trouble.

However, he has encountered many troubles, and there will be more in the future. Whether it is difficult or dangerous, whether it is overcoming thorns and thorns, all difficulties, when encountered, are solved!

His eyes fell back on Ji Ge'er, looking at the timid little man, he stretched out his hand, picked him up, put him beside him, and said.

"What you said is correct, but, did you ever tell you, how many people can be called saints among billions of people throughout the ages?"

Zhu Jianji blinked his eyes and thought for a while.

"Confucius, and Zhu Zi..."

After finishing speaking, he seemed to understand a little bit, but he seemed a little confused.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Qiyu smiled and said.

"Throughout the ages, there have been countless people who are astonishingly talented and brilliant. Those who may be called saints can be counted on one hand. A saint has no selfish desires, but you are not a saint, and neither is your father. There is no one in the world who dares to call himself a saint." A saint."

While talking, Zhu Qiyu gradually restrained his smile, looked straight into the little guy's eyes, and said.

"We're not saints, we're just one among all living beings. Expansion of selfish desires will harm others, so we must restrain our selfish desires."

"However, if you can't be selfless like a saint, that's okay. All living beings are like this, so don't be too hard on yourself."

"Actually, as long as you can put benevolence and kindness as the foundation and put filial piety in your heart, even if you can't become a saint, father will be proud of you."

"Oh……"

What he said was a bit profound, Zhu Jianji nodded half-understanding, his appearance was quite different from his usual one.

However, the more this is the case, the more Zhu Qiyu can feel that the distance between this child and him is slowly getting closer.

Gently touching his head, Zhu Qiyu said.

"If you don't understand, it doesn't matter, the emperor will teach you slowly in the future..."

"it is good!"

These words made the little guy happy, and he spoke crisply.

The smile was bright, as if for a moment, it illuminated the hall...

In the Qianqing Palace, it was a scene of fatherly kindness and son filial piety, a scene of joy and harmony.

However, with the passage of time, everything that happened in the palace was quickly spread to all parties.

As expected, as soon as the news that the emperor left the crown prince and the king of Hui to accompany him for dinner, there was a lot of discussion and agitation in the ruling and opposition parties.

At the same time, in the Compassionate Ning Palace.

Zhu Jianshen looked at the empress dowager above him with a bitter expression. He had been interrogated for more than half an hour.

Although the long-term training of the prince's etiquette teachings made him very patient, but after finally taking a rest one day, he was pulled over to ask questions, which still made him feel a little more resentful.

"...You said just now that the emperor specially left you in the side hall to wait for two sticks of incense, and then called you in, and asked Concubine Hang Gui to accompany you?"

"Well, Brother Ji and Fifth Sister are here, and Lady Hang is also there. In the middle of the meal, Master Yu was also called in."

Although he had already answered more than once, but when the Empress Dowager Sun asked again, Zhu Jianshen had no choice but to continue to answer patiently, but there was already a hint of irritability in his tone.

However, Empress Dowager Sun didn't realize this, she frowned and thought for a while, then she spoke as if she had made up her mind.

"Brother Shen, let's go, go with the emperor's grandmother to meet your father!"

(End of this chapter)