The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 321 - Both Infuriating and Sad

However, what no one expected was that on the very first day of lessons, the three princes didn't get along well.

The Second Prince returned with a sour face.

Jing De Fei noticed something was wrong with him and gently took his hand, asking him what had happened.

Although he was just a child, only three years old, he could still give a general account of what happened. With the servants who accompanied him adding details, the full story was revealed.

It turned out that the Eldest Prince was being spoiled and didn't want to listen to the tutor. After learning etiquette for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he fussed and demanded a break.

The Eldest Prince's overseer, Yang Momo, spoke nicely to the tutor, Hu. Knowing that the Eldest Prince's health wasn't good, Tutor Hu agreed.

But once the Eldest Prince started resting, he began causing trouble. The Second Prince, being an honest child, pointed out that what he was doing wasn't right.

Having been raised by the Empress Dowager, the Eldest Prince had never been criticized before, and now hearing this from a younger child, he couldn't bear it.

The two little brothers almost quarreled, but fortunately, they were still small and were separated by their servants before things escalated.

After hearing this, Jing De Fei gently stroked the Second Prince's head.

"Chun'er, you did well, but Mother wants to teach you something. In the future, just focus on doing well yourself. There's no need to directly tell others when they're wrong, as this can easily cause conflict, just like today, right?"

The Second Prince nodded obediently.

Jing De Fei smiled. "Alright, don't think about this anymore. In the future, if something makes you unhappy, just come back and tell Mother. Be good, go wash your hands with your wet nurse, and have some snacks."

"Yes, Mother, your son will take his leave." The Second Prince, his mood lifted, smiled and performed the etiquette he had just learned today in front of Consort Jingde.

Although it wasn't perfect, it was clear the child had a naturally good character.

It truly matched his name.

"Your Highness, the Eldest Prince has been spoiled rotten by the Empress Dowager. It's really showing now, but it's such a pity that our Second Prince had to suffer and be mistreated," Tanxiang whispered softly.

Jing De Fei's eyes lowered slightly. "We can all see it, and so can the Emperor. That's why he had them start learning etiquette right away. Let's wait and see. The Second Prince is too pure and kind-hearted, which won't work in the long run. I'll have to guide him gradually."

While massaging her shoulders, Tanxiang smiled and said, "The Second Prince is closest to Your Highness. In the future, he will surely understand your good intentions."

These words struck a chord in Jing De Fei's heart.

She had gone through so much to have this child, so of course, he needed to understand her efforts.

Meanwhile, in Cining Palace, a different scene unfolded.

The Eldest Prince had gone to rest as soon as he returned, while Yang Momo went to the main hall to report to the Empress Dowager, recounting the events of Hongwen Pavilion from earlier that day.

However, in her version, it became that the Eldest Prince, being weak, needed to rest more, and the Second Prince wasn't happy about it, making remarks that upset the Eldest Prince and made him cry.