ebookland Chapter 600: Fight in the Shangshu Room
Chapter 600: Fight in the Shangshu Room
On the 20th day of the first lunar month, the emperor offered sacrifices to his ancestors early in the morning and reopened the "pen" and "seal" at the grand ceremony.
An Lingrong and Concubine Jing reluctantly walked towards the Shangshufang, holding their children's hands.
After moving to the prince's residence, Hongzhan went directly to the Shangshufang.
This time Hongxia also wanted to go to the Shangshufang. Concubine Jing came to visit An Lingrong a few days in advance and begged her to send the child over with her.
Hongyao had a smile on his face because he was able to see his brother.
In contrast, Hongxia obediently let Concubine Jing lead him, with no expression on his face.
But An Lingrong still sensed his reluctance to leave his mother from his obvious actions of stealing glances at Concubine Jing from time to time.
Fortunately, Concubine Jing was sensible. She solemnly entrusted Hongxia to Hongyao and watched the two children holding hands enter the Shangshufang.
"My Lady Imperial Concubine, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but Hongxia has never left me since he came to my side."
Concubine Jing wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
"When I think about him living in the prince's residence in the future, I feel empty inside and lose all motivation."
"If he leaves the palace and sets up his own residence more than ten years later, wouldn't that be the end of me?"
An Lingrong gently patted Concubine Jing's shoulder and comforted her in a low voice.
"I have recently become fond of history books. The history of the Han Dynasty contains many interesting events."
"My dear Concubine, you might as well read some history books in your spare time. Perhaps it can alleviate your worries."
There was no precedent in the royal family for a prince to leave the palace and set up his own residence, bringing his mother back to live there in her old age.
But the Seventh Prince is not very smart, so there is no need to hold Concubine Jing in the palace as a hostage.
An Lingrong has now thrown out the bait, and it depends on her choice.
But she believed that Concubine Jing was a smart person.
An Lingrong had not rested for an hour after returning to the palace when Xiao Shunzi rushed in in a panic to report.
"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The princes and the clan members are fighting in the Shangshufang. The old Hanlin is so angry that his beard is shaking. He is leading a group of people to the Yangxin Palace!"
An Lingrong finally understood why her right eyelid kept twitching when she woke up early in the morning.
She asked as she walked out.
"Xiao Shunzi, do you know why they are fighting?"
Xiao Shunzi answered while panting.
"My lady, the master said he didn't have enough breakfast, so he asked me to go to the kitchen to get some snacks. I came in with the food box, and then..."
An Lingrong took a deep breath, "Did Hongyao ask you to come get help?"
"Yes, your majesty is wise."
Xiao Shunzi paused for a moment and then confessed honestly.
"Your Majesty, when I entered the harem, I saw Xiao Pingzi, who served the Seventh Prince, running towards Xianfu Palace with all his might."
"What? Did the Seventh Prince also join in the fight?"
An Lingrong was terrified. This child could even smile when An Le pulled his braids.
Why would he fight with others?
Just when An Lingrong was wondering if she had heard wrong, she saw Concubine Jing rushing towards her in a hurry.
The two looked at each other, without saying a word, and rushed towards the Yangxin Palace.
An Lingrong and Concubine Jing hurried into the hall and saw that the atmosphere inside was solemn.
The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, frowning as he stared at a group of kneeling princes and clan members in disheveled clothes below.
The elderly Hanlin was trembling while leaning against a pillar.
Seeing that Hongzhan’s study companions were also there, An Lingrong breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty, I heard there was a dispute in the Shangshu Office. I wonder what the children are arguing about?"
Concubine Jing also followed her and saluted.
When she entered the room, she saw the two brothers Hongxia and Hongzhan kneeling in a row, and her heart was relieved a little.
The emperor glanced down and slapped the dragon throne hard, the sound was deafening.
"The Shangshufang is a place where the royal children study, yet you are fighting here!"
"Royal Consort, Hongzhan, Hongxia, and Hongyao are being very stubborn. They haven't mentioned the reason for the fight yet."
The emperor pointed angrily at another group of children huddled together.
"This bunch of kids are the same, none of them are saying a word."
He was worshipping his ancestors in the dark, but this group of careless and unfilial descendants came to slap him in the face so soon.
Simply...
"Cough cough cough..."
An Lingrong hurried forward and handed over a cup of warm water.
"Your Majesty, these are just children playing around. There's no need to get upset about this."
"From what I can see, both sides have been injured."
"The royal heirs are so energetic at the start of the new year. Why doesn't Your Majesty extend their martial arts training to guide them?"
She just took a quick glance and found that although the three Hongzhan brothers were also injured, they were not as seriously injured as the other group of children.
Just now, Chengle secretly made the number seven behind his back. This matter should be related to Hongxia.
An Lingrong thought about it for a moment and realized that the brothers Hongzhan and Hongyao were helping others.
After the emperor took a sip of tea, he felt less upset.
"I think so too."
"Su Peisheng, give the Imperial Noble Consort and the Respected Noble Consort a seat."
Su Peisheng didn't know what he was thinking, but he placed two chairs below the emperor.
After the two of them sat down, they faced a group of children kneeling on the ground.
When Concubine Jing saw the slap mark on Hongxia's face, her eyes immediately turned red.
The emperor, who had calmed down a bit, asked again in a stern voice.
"Who can tell me why there is a fight in the Shangshufang?"
Hongxia, who was looking at his mother with a wronged look on his face, was frightened and tears welled up in his eyes.
"The Emperor... the Emperor... he... they laughed... laughed at me... that I was stupid, saying that Mother... Mother wasn't very smart either, for insisting on raising a fool... Eighth Brother got angry when he heard that, so he... argued with them... They were more than us, and we couldn't win the argument. They attracted... Sixth Brother from next door... and after a few arguments... a fight broke out. I... I just wanted to... wanted to help, but they insisted on touching... touching the bench... in my hands..."
Although Hongxia spoke haltingly, everyone else in the hall understood him.
An Lingrong's face darkened, and her eyes swept sharply over the old Hanlin who was shaking like a sieve while hugging the pillar.
She stood up and bowed to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the Shangshufang is not only a place to impart knowledge, but also a place to teach people how to be human."
"Everyone in the palace has witnessed how Concubine Jing has treated Hongxia over the years. She has been with Hongxia every day, almost treating the child as her own life. What those children said in the Shangshufang is pure slander!"
"Your Majesty, I believe that human nature is inherently good, and these children need good guidance. However, most of these children are descendants of the royal family, and leaving this matter to the Hanlin Master is indeed asking too much."
"I dare to ask the emperor to give Xiao Qi justice."
Concubine Jing, who was silently shedding tears, also knelt beside An Lingrong automatically.
The emperor was also very angry when he learned the truth. Even if Hongxia reacted a little slowly, he was still his son. How could he allow others to bully him like this?
Those children dared to talk about Hongxia to his face, which obviously meant that they were not properly disciplined at home.
The emperor can't deal with a group of children, but can't he deal with the head of their family?
"Su Peisheng, invite their elders here. I want to ask them in person!"