After Chuan Shu died, the four apprentices turned black

Chapter 12
"Your Majesty." The national teacher bowed respectfully and cautiously.

"Okay, now you can tell me, what is the national teacher thinking in the hall just now?"

The emperor sat on the top seat, slowly flipping through the book in his hand, his tone was flat as if he was chatting, but the air was filled with tension.

The national teacher did not dare to relax at all.

At his request, he was alone with the emperor face to face after going down to court.

He wanted to take this opportunity to raise the matter with the emperor about Princess Mingchen. The emperor was very disgusted with this daughter who was born with shortcomings, so he had to be tactful enough not to make a bad mistake for him as soon as he came up.

"I met Princess Huize yesterday. I haven't seen her for a long time. The princess is still so smart, cute and pleasing." He pretended to be relaxed.

When mentioning Princess Huize, the emperor's expression obviously eased a lot, and he couldn't help but put down the scroll in his hand, stroking the trimmed beard on his chin.

"Xiaoxiao is really good. I really don't want her to grow up. Her sister was very cute when she was young, but now she is a lot more introverted and not as lively and playful."

Xiaoxiao is the name of Princess Huize. Her full name is Yuexiao. In the impression of the national teacher, she should be less than nine years old. She is the most beloved princess by the emperor. Her mother is respected as a noble concubine, and she is also favored. It is a pity that she was born. The two sons are both daughters, otherwise they will have the power to compete for the crown prince in the future.

But this is also one of the reasons why she can inherit the emperor's grace, no matter how much the emperor dotes on her, it will not cause much trouble.

"Why did the national teacher think of Xiaoxiao? It will be her birthday in a few months. This girl has very good eyesight. Ordinary objects can't get into her eyes. This birthday ceremony is also quite a headache for me."

The emperor seemed troubled when he said these words, but his tone and expression revealed happiness.

The national teacher mentioned it in his heart, and felt that the time had come, so he considered it carefully: "Your Majesty has always cared about the princes and princesses, and he has really set a good example for the parents of the world. With a king like this, the whole country is full of kindness. Nothing can compare."

After hearing this flattery, the emperor immediately clapped his hands and laughed, very satisfied.

"The national teacher is really getting more and more talkative. I have talked so much around the corner. If you have any requests, just ask!"

The national teacher arched his hands: "Your Majesty talked about Princess Huize's birthday earlier, and it just so happened that I was distracted by the same thing today."

"Oh? Are you also worried about what to give her?" The national teacher was a little curious. After all, in his impression, he, the national teacher, never liked to mix these big and small banquets, and even less disdain to please anyone by giving gifts.

This is also one of the reasons why he chose him as the national teacher. He is upright enough, but it also seems a bit out of place. He doesn't have many close friends in the court, and even he, the emperor, is not very close to him.

"No," the national teacher shook his head, "There is another princess in the palace whose birthday is approaching. She was young and ignorant before, but now she is completely different. She is as smart as Princess Huize."

The air was silent for a moment.

The emperor calmly wondered where among his many children there was such a person.

His harem is full, and there are as many as 24 children, some of whom he can't even tell his face from. Although the national teacher praised him a lot earlier, in fact, he is completely disregarding the feelings of his children, and everything is done according to his own likes and dislikes. Come to be an irresponsible father.

The child he likes can be loved in every way, and vice versa.

"The national teacher said..."

"Princess Mingchen."

As soon as the name came out, the emperor's face changed immediately, his smile disappeared instantly, and the hand stroking his beard was slowly lowered. A feeling of pressure that was about to come was slowly rising, and the national teacher's forehead was slightly sweating.

"Oh, she." Apparently, compared to mediocre children, this daughter who was born with a deficiency still left some impressions in the emperor's mind, "Didn't the imperial concubine pass away not long ago? ?”

Although the emperor didn't care about Concubine Ling, according to the rules, he also received news when Concubine Ling passed away.

"After the death of Concubine Ling, Princess Mingchen's condition has gradually improved recently. Your Majesty also knows that Concubine Ling and his ministers are old acquaintances, and should take care of the princess, so he took the initiative to teach the princess. The princess is smart and can learn a little bit. Maybe it's Lingfei's spirit in the sky..."

"You mean she has become smarter?" the emperor asked suspiciously, "how could it be? At the beginning, the imperial doctor said that the fetus was underdeveloped and the mental retardation was irreversible. Lingfei got better as soon as she died. There is such a coincidence. ?”

The national teacher smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, it will be the princess' birthday in half a month, and you will know when you see it."

"You don't need a birthday, just bring it to me today." The emperor waved his hand impatiently.

"After the princess recovered her health, she has always looked forward to His Majesty, and the minister often described His Majesty's majesty to the Princess. She must be looking forward to the first meeting with His Majesty in her memory. Being too hasty may damage the relationship between Your Majesty and the Princess in the future. "

The national teacher's expression was calm: "I didn't tell her about the concubine Ling."

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, looking up and down at this somewhat unfamiliar national teacher.

"Are you threatening me?"

"Don't dare," the national teacher immediately knelt down, explaining neither humble nor overbearing, "Let the past matter pass by, the princess is still young, everything is possible."

After spending so much effort, national teacher, national teacher, do you value this little girl so much?
The emperor is not stupid, he knows that he is paving the way for Princess Mingchen, and the reason why he did this should be Concubine Ling, that talented woman who died of regret.

Hmph, Concubine Ling... I never expected that you disdained to submit to me when you were alive, but after you died your daughter yearned to worship me so much. She must not know the grievances between me and you. This is also thanks to your friend, you It's best to pray that your daughter will never wake up in the dark and be a naive princess. I don't mind giving her some pampering.

Thinking of this, the emperor felt inexplicably relieved, and his expression relaxed.

"You've done a good job," he flattered, "Get up, I'll let you take care of the princess's birthday, don't embarrass me."

The national teacher concealed the excitement in his heart, stood up after thanking him and prepared to leave.

"Wait," the emperor called to stop him, "What's Princess Mingchen's name?"

National Teacher: "Yueying."

……

Here, Yue Ying was still basking in the sun leisurely on the rocks, making up for the ultraviolet rays that had been lost for many years, while Nangong Yuheng, facing the loess and back to the sky, hummed and sprinkled seeds into the soil.

In Huangyuan, which has always been quiet, suddenly there was a burst of noisy footsteps and voices, and a group of maids came rushing in from the narrow path carrying trays and boxes, as if they were coming to kick the hall.

The old maid who took the lead looked at the surrounding scene with distaste, and shouted loudly: "Where is Princess Mingchen?"

Nangong Yuheng raised his head vigilantly: "Master, I'm looking for you."

"Understood." Yue Ying jumped off the rock and went up to meet her, "What are you looking for from Ben Gong?"

(End of this chapter)