Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 721 Fanwai's Li Jue (1)

   "Queen Mother,"

   The familiar cheerful voice sounded in his ears, and Lu Mingyu looked over with a smile.

   After studying in the study, Li Jue, Li Xuan, and Li Cong came to Jiaofang Hall for lunch together. The one who shouted loudly was none other than Li Yun.

  The ten-year-old Crown Prince Li Jue has grown a lot this year, and under the careful guidance of the masters, he has become more and more calm. When walking, he is not hurried or slow, and he has the demeanor of a prince.

  Li Xuan's facial features gradually grew, and his black eyes were bright and agile. The period of filial piety in the palace has passed, and Li Xuan is wearing a rouge-colored palace dress today. These bright colors make Li Xuan's skin as bright and beautiful as snow.

  Li Cong was still round and plump, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and rushed over after entering the Jiaofang Hall.

  Lu Mingyu smiled helplessly, stretched out his hand to catch the young son who was rushing over, and said in his mouth, "I'm not afraid of falling when I run so fast."

  Li Cong grinned and said with a smile: "I know my mother will catch me."

   While talking, Li Jue and Li Xuan also came over, one handed over and the other held back: "I have seen my mother."

  Lu Mingyu smiled and said, "There are no outsiders, so I will salute everyone. Come and sit down."

Li Xuan moved a step faster, sat down beside Lu Mingyu, and muttered in a low voice: "I'm not a big brother, I often talk in my ear, saying that I should be respectful and filial to my father, mother and queen, and I can't lose my etiquette. The family is an example for all officials and the people, and every move must conform to the rules. It gives me a headache.”

  Li Jue maintained a polite and courteous princely demeanor in front of people, and privately fought with Li Xuan to not give in half: "What's wrong with what I said. This is what Taifu repeatedly told me, and I tell you it's a good heart."

  Li Xuan sneered: "Who wants your kindness. You are the crown prince, and every move is watched. My princess is domineering and rude. As long as the father and queen are happy, no one dares to talk too much."

  Li Jue: "..."

  Li Jue was blocked until his chest became tight.

  After he became the prince, the eyes that fell on him were more than ten times as much as before. His father's expectations for him were also much higher. Since last year, he has been allowed to enter the Funing Hall to serve the pen and ink and listen to the courtiers' discussions.

   All the ministers looked at him with the eyes of "His Royal Highness is really smart and calm".

   Of course he was happy, and the invisible pressure was getting bigger and bigger.

   He sometimes feels very tired, and he is reluctant to talk about this with his father and queen. Occasionally, he will talk to his twin sister. Li Xuan would comfort him when he was in a good mood, but when he was unhappy like this, he would shove him far away with one mouth.

   Li Xuan's words prevailed, and he was happy for a while, but seeing Li Jue gloomy and a little regretful. With a cough, he took the initiative to make peace with Li Jue: "I just said it casually, brother, don't take it to heart."

  Li Jue was enraged: "I'm just an hour older than you, so I should let you go everywhere, right!"

  Li Xuan coaxed people, and his mouth was very sweet: "You are a manly man, don't care about the girl's family."

  The two brothers and sisters are often quarreling, and they soon reconciled.

  Lu Mingyu frowned slightly when he saw it. After lunch, Lu Mingyu asked Li Xuan to take Li Cong to take a nap first, leaving only Li Jue.

   "Brother Jue, do you have any concerns?" Lu Mingyu asked softly.

  Li Jue pursed her lips and replied in a low voice, "No."

   That's not to say.

  Lu Mingyu was helpless and distressed, and held his son's hand: "What's the matter? In front of the mother, there is nothing to hide. I saw you feel a little annoyed today."

   The daughter avoids the father, the son avoids the mother. Since Li Jue was seven years old, she hadn't been so close to her own mother. At this time, his mother held hands and asked with tenderness and pity on his face. The grievances in Li Jue's heart suddenly surged up.

"Mother," Li Jue lowered her head, like an eggplant beaten by frost, and whispered, "I'm a little tired. Since last year, several master tutors have taught me lessons, and the lectures are getting faster and faster. There is also a lot of homework. I don’t dare to be distracted in class every day, and I have to concentrate fully to understand.”

"I have twice as much homework after school every day as my companions. The royal father often calls me to the Funing Hall to listen to government affairs. When the elders of the pavilion are discussing matters, they occasionally ask me to say a few words. I am afraid. If you say it badly, you will lose the face of the father and the emperor. Every time you have to listen and think hard."

   "Walking, standing, sitting, and lying down, everyone was staring at me, and I couldn't say a word wrong. I was always tense and couldn't relax."

   "I feel tired after a long time."

   said, he quickly looked up at Lu Mingyu, lest his mother's eyes show dissatisfaction.

  Lu Mingyu felt a pain in his heart, and stretched out his hand to put his son in his arms: "You feel tired, why didn't you say it earlier."

   He is also only a ten-year-old child!

   At a young age, he had to bear so many expectations, and heavy pressure was placed on his thin shoulders.

  Li Jue's eyes were red, and he whispered: "I dare not say it, I am afraid that my father and mother will be disappointed in me, and I am also afraid that the courtiers will be disappointed in me, the prince."

Lu Mingyu's nose was full of soreness, and she reached out and patted Li Jue's back: "Silly boy, why are you so stupid. You feel tired, just open your mouth, reduce your homework, and go to politics less often. How can we treat you? Disappointed."

   "Okay, you don't have to worry about it. I'll tell your father about this."

  Li Jue was overjoyed at first, and then a little uneasy: "Will the royal father be angry?"

  Lu Mingyu raised his eyebrows: "He dares!"

  Li Jue was amused and grinned.

  Lu Mingyu touched his son's face and said softly, "It's like this in the future. If you have any thoughts, just say it. The queen mother will support you and decide."

  Li Jue let out a brisk sigh.

   That night, when Li Jing returned to Jiaofang Hall, he saw Lu Mingyu waiting for him with a sullen face.

  Li Jing was stunned for a moment, and quickly reflected: "What have I done to upset you recently?"

  Lu Mingyu gave him a white look: "Don't be rude. I have something to tell you." Tell Li Jing what Li Jue said today.

  Li Jing frowned as he listened.

"...I know you want Brother Jue to grow up quickly and become an excellent prince." Lu Mingyu sighed: "But don't forget, he is still a ten-year-old child. Such heavy pressure has taken a long time. Can't stand it at all."

   "You have to be relaxed and relaxed."

Li Jing also sighed: "It's all my fault, I was too hasty and had too high expectations for him. I will tell the master tomorrow to reduce his schoolwork by one-third. In the future, he will be in charge of politics for half a day every five days. "

  Lu Mingyu nodded: "Okay. Also, he hasn't rested for a long time. I want him to go out of the palace to relax for a few days."

   Li Jue has indeed not been out of the palace for a long time.

  Li Jing replied without hesitation: "Alright. Let him live in Lu Mansion for a few days!" After a pause, he smiled again: "You haven't been back to Lu Mansion for a long time, so take your children back to live for a few days."

   (end of this chapter)