The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)

Epilogue - Fourth Prince, Ning Yu Jing

The character "Jing" means sunlight, symbolizing the emperor's authority.

As the first child of Ning Chen and Ye Yun, Ning Yu Jing was held in high regard from a young age.

As a father of many princes, Ning Chen never explicitly stated his favoritism, but subconsciously, he favored this son a little.

At first, it was because the Fourth Prince was the son of Ye Yun, but later it was a genuine affection for the child.

The Fourth Prince was smart, lively, and healthy, and most notably, he was carefree yet measured, always allowing Ning Chen to experience the purest father-son bond.

Of course, all three of Ye Yun's children were like this, but the Sixth Prince was too mischievous and lacked composure, while the Fourth Princess had grown into a spoiled little fox, as girls didn't need to compete with their brothers.

Thus, the Fourth Prince was indeed the most special child to Ning Chen.

If one were to pinpoint when this strong feeling began, it would have to be at the Fourth Prince's first birthday celebration.

The plump little Fourth Prince, waddling through a sea of rare treasures, suddenly hugged Ning Chen's leg and called out "Dad" in a sweet voice.

Neither father nor son expected that this hug would lead to a lifelong bond of mutual support and fatherly love.

As for Ye Yun, there are few mothers in the world who do not love their children.

Having given birth to these three, she loved each of them dearly.

Thus, the Fourth Prince, who grew up comfortably under the love of his parents, was a child filled with affection.

This is certainly rare in royal families.

At thirteen, he was appointed Crown Prince and subsequently separated from his brothers to study.

The Crown Prince studied imperial strategies, while the other princes learned about assisting the ruler, which was entirely different.

Initially, Ye Yun worried that the Crown Prince might become estranged from his brothers due to their separation, possibly leading to misunderstandings or conflicts.

However, she later realized this concern was unnecessary; the Crown Prince had a friendly demeanor, easily engaging in conversation with anyone, making him the most sociable person in Nan Qi royal family.

During breaks from studying, he would have someone bring the snacks he had prepared earlier to share with his brothers.

At first, the other princes felt they should be cautious due to their changed status, but the Fourth Prince addressed them as "Eldest Brother," "Second Brother," "Fifth Brother," and "Sixth Brother," showing no airs.

This fostered even greater camaraderie among the brothers.

He managed to balance both affection and authority, controlling the group of princes despite his young age.

He maintained their bonds without losing affection, while also ensuring no one thought his good temper meant they could take liberties with him.

Seeing him perform so well, Ning Chen often remarked to Ye Yun that the Crown Prince would likely surpass him as an emperor in the future.

But Ye Yun replied, "No matter how smart a child is, he is still just a child. Only through the emperor's diligent guidance can he excel. Becoming a nation's heir is not such a simple matter."

"Rest assured, I will surely pave a good path for him. Jing'er is intelligent; he will undoubtedly succeed in the future," Ning Chen replied with a smile.