The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)

Chapter 436 - Teaching the Child Badly

When Jing Xian Fei fell into misfortune, it was quite easy for Rong Shu Fei to do something about it.

This news quickly reached the ears of the Second Prince.

At the time of the incident, the Second Prince was still in the study reading. During a break, his attendant, the eunuch Xiao Shunzi, informed him about what had happened.

But at this moment, the rumors were tightly suppressed, and no one knew exactly what had occurred. They only knew that Jing Xian Fei had angered the Emperor greatly and had been escorted back to Zhongcui Palace, where she was placed under house arrest. The servants around her had also been imprisoned in the Shenting Court.

"Your Highness, I heard that Ming Guifei has also gone to see the Emperor. It seems that your mother's house arrest is related to Guifei," Xiao Shunzi said with a worried expression.

The Second Prince clenched his fists. "I knew it was her! Go ask my teacher for leave; I need to go to Jiuchen Palace to plead for my mother."

"Absolutely not, Your Highness!" Xiao Shunzi hurriedly stopped him. The Second Prince glared at him. "My mother is in trouble; as her son, I should go. What do you mean by that?"

Xiao Shunzi quickly lowered his voice and stepped forward.

"Your mother must have been framed by Guifei, which has led to a serious offense; otherwise, the Emperor wouldn't have acted this way. The Emperor is likely furious at this moment. If you leave your studies to plead for her, won't you just be adding fuel to the fire?"

"Not only will it provoke the Emperor's anger toward you, but he will also think you are confused and cannot tell right from wrong. He might even believe that your mother hasn't taught you properly, which will only infuriate her further. If the Emperor punishes you as well, there will be no one left in the palace to save her."

The Second Prince, being young, hesitated after hearing this.

Xiao Shunzi quickly continued with what he had heard.

"In my opinion, Your Highness should act as if you are unaware of this matter, study hard in the study, and wait a day or two. Once the Emperor's anger has subsided, then go plead for her."

After thinking for a moment, the Second Prince was swayed and nodded, temporarily suppressing his emotions.

However, being a child, even with efforts to conceal it, his unease could still be detected.

The other princes attending the lesson noticed something was off.

The children in the palace were clever; they acted as if they didn't see anything, but each brother had his own thoughts.

Even the instructor turned a blind eye to the Second Prince's distraction.

After all, it was best to stay out of palace matters.

Meanwhile, after Ning Chen met with the ministers and reviewed the memorials, it was nearly dusk.

He rubbed his temples, revealing some fatigue in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, have some tea to relax your mind," Yuan Jiu stepped forward to serve him.

Ning Chen nodded and took the cup, sipping a small amount.

"Has the Second Prince come by?"

The children had been out of school for more than half an hour by now.

Yuan Jiu lowered his head. "He hasn't come. After the noon break, he returned to Ruyi Pavilion. He should have gone back by now and is probably preparing for dinner."