Raise an emperor as a villain

Emperor Mingrui had his own son, and the court, which had maintained a delicate balance, suddenly became lively.Emperor Ying of Ming Dynasty was kind and diligent, although he could not be regarded as the first emperor through the ages, he was still considered a benevolent emperor, and he was quite prestigious among ministers.Now everyone understands that it is impossible to welcome the British Emperor back, but it is still necessary to do everything possible to protect the little prince.

So every morning in the court hall, someone stood up to remind Emperor Rui and Prince Rui that he was not young and it was time to study.Every time he was rejected by Emperor Rui on the grounds that the prince was weak.Later, it was the Empress Dowager herself who "proved" that the Prince was very healthy and able to study hard, which forced Emperor Rui to agree to let Ming Jue enter the school.

Wenhua Hall

"He has been staying in the East Palace, maybe he doesn't even know a few big characters, and now he wants to study with us, it's ridiculous." The eight-year-old Rui Wang Mingqi spoke.He is the third son of Emperor Mingrui, and his mother is Emperor Mingrui's favorite Concubine Yan, who is usually used to being arrogant and indulgent, and speaks a little unscrupulously.

"Third brother, it was the decision of the prince to come to study with us. Are you saying that the decision of the father is ridiculous?" King Qing came at some time, and King Rui was at a loss for words.I saw Prince Qing wearing royal blue prince's regular clothes, with a jade pendant hanging on his belt, and his black hair tied up high with a jade crown, which made him look handsome. He is the eldest son of Emperor Mingrui, who has He is 14 years old, he is older and more scheming, so he can naturally see the deep meaning of Emperor Mingrui's move.It's just a pity that such an exquisite person doesn't have a mother as noble as King Rui. King Qing's mother was just a maidservant in Prince Ning's mansion. Because of Emperor Mingrui's accidental favor, she became pregnant and gave birth to King Qing. That's why I got the title of concubine.As for Prince Qing, besides the advantage of being the eldest son, he is really capable, otherwise he would not be extremely favored by Emperor Mingrui.

"Hey, Ming Lang, do you know who is coming today?" King Rui went to tease Ming Lang again after being embarrassed by King Qing, "It's your brother prince." King Rui said a word with a yin and yang tone in a controlled tone.

Ming Lang was only four years old, and he was still unconscious, so he didn't hear the strong irony in King Rui's words.Ming Lang's companion, Gu Xuelan, is already ten years old, and has also been in the palace since childhood, and has seen many court battles and brothers fighting against each other.At this moment, although he knew that King Rui had bad intentions, he didn't say anything.

King Qing watched coldly from the sidelines, and seeing that although Gu Xuelan was aware of the matter, he did not push his master, he couldn't help but secretly admired: "Although this Gu Xuelan is a concubine who is not valued by the Gu family, he is so calm at such a young age. He's also a character." After thinking about it, he thought that he was just a bastard, and Gu Xuelan liked him even more.

"It's a pity that he is from Queen Zhou's side." King Qing sighed silently in his heart, and his eyes stopped lingering on Gu Xuelan.

"Brother Xuelan, he said that His Highness the Crown Prince is my elder brother, how come the Queen Mother never mentioned it to me?" Ming Lang raised his head innocently and asked Gu Xuelan.

"Hush" Gu Xuelan put her finger to her lips and made a silent gesture, and then said, "Your Highness, don't say anything."

Although Ming Lang still didn't understand, he obediently didn't ask further.

East Palace

"In short, I'm afraid..." Ming Jue looked down at Lu Hengxiu who was wearing his belt and said.

"Your Highness, don't be afraid, I will accompany you." Lu Hengxiu neatly dressed Ming Jue.In the past, he was also a son who waited for others to serve him, but now he has only been in the palace for a year, and he is so proficient in serving people.

Because Mingjue went to school with other princes for the first time, he couldn't help being nervous.So along the way, he tightly held Lu Hengxiu's hand and never let go.When he arrived at Wenhua Palace, Lu Hengxiu broke away from Mingjue's hand, and Mingjue looked back at him in a panic, as if he was afraid that he would leave him and run away, his eyes flustered like the fawn of a doe leaving.

But Lu Hengxiu didn't grab Ming Jue's hand, but just lowered his head cruelly not to look at him.Because he knew that it would be too inappropriate for a slave to be seen by others holding hands with his master. Even if he was not afraid, Ming Jue couldn't make any mistakes to be caught at this moment.

"The prince is here." The servant in front of the Wenhua Palace shouted loudly when he saw them coming.

King Qing and all the princes came out from the inside. King Qing walked in the front, bowed to Ming Jue with neither humbleness nor condescension, and said, "I have seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." But he was different, so he could only endure and salute indiscriminately.

Where did Ming Jue see so many strangers, he was at a loss for a moment.It was Lu Hengxiu who reminded him behind him, "Your Highness, you forgot what I told you when you came out?"

"Everyone...Everyone...you don't need to be polite," Ming Jue finished speaking after stumbling, and everyone went back one after another.

As soon as everyone sat down, the teacher who gave the lecture came.Today's lecture is by Master Chang Xin, a scholar of the Wenhua Palace. Chang Xin was the lecturer of the three dynasties. He is a great Confucian of the generation.

"Master is well." Although the princes were noble, they all upheld the concept of respecting teachers and respecting morals to greet Chang Xin.

"Princes are well." Chang Xin returned the courtesy and walked to the podium, not noticing the sudden addition of princes today.This may be the reason why he has survived the vicissitudes of the three dynasties. Although he is close to the center of power, he has never been involved in the power struggle between the princes, and he just concentrates on doing his own thing well.

"Today we will continue to talk about Taoism among the hundreds of schools of thought. Everyone opens their books." Chang Xin stroked his beard and said.The bookboy companions of the princes below all rushed to help their master open the books, only Ming Jue just came to class and didn't even have any books.

"The world is not benevolent, and treats everything as a dog; the sage is not benevolent, and treats the people as a dog." Chang Xin stopped after saying a word, looking at the princes present, "Which prince can explain?"

Everyone looked at each other when they heard the words, this sentence has not been mentioned yet.So King Rui thought badly, "I heard that His Royal Highness has a wide range of knowledge and memorization. Why don't you let His Royal Highness talk about it?" On the prince who has a sense of presence.

Ming Jue was stared at by everyone, as if some nocturnal animals were startled by the sun, he couldn't help shivering in Lu Hengxiu's arms behind him.

"Your Highness, don't panic. You remember what I said. Didn't you say it very well? Just like what you said before." Lu Hengxiu comforted Ming Jue in his ear.

Ming Jue calmed down, stood up and preached, "Heaven and earth don't care about kindness or not. Lao Tzu said that it has no kindness. It treats everything like a dog and lets everything live and die on its own. The sage also has no kindness. He treats the people like a dog. They are like straw dogs. But in my opinion, the inhumanity of heaven, earth and sages is what makes them extraordinary. Heaven, earth and sages are not moved by the sufferings of ordinary people like ants. Such inhumanity is actually great benevolence. In my opinion, only the world Only those who have the fate of the common people in their hands have the right to change their fate. And those who have only a heart of compassion but no ability have no qualifications to talk about benevolence and righteousness."

After Mingjue finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the Wenhua Palace. Everyone thought that Mingjue would be embarrassed because he couldn't answer. They never expected that he would answer so brilliantly.

"His Royal Highness is indeed very knowledgeable and knowledgeable." At this moment, King Qing jumped out and said, his words were obviously slapping King Rui in the face.However, King Rui failed to steal chickens and lost money, and was ridiculed by King Qing again and again. At this moment, most of his arrogance has disappeared.

The princes were young, and upon hearing these words, they just felt arrogant, and would not think too much about other things.But Chang Xin naturally heard different meanings after going through three dynasties, and secretly sighed in his heart, "The prince has great ambitions, but it's a pity that he was born at the wrong time. Although he has the title of prince of the country's heir, no one knows that he is just a prince who will sooner or later. It’s just a derelict puppet.”

"His Royal Highness explained well..." Chang Xin didn't dare to point it out, so he gave an ambiguous evaluation of "good" and continued.

"That's all for today. You princes need to study more when you go back." Chang Xin said, packed his things and left.Everyone also dispersed.

"Brother Xuelan, I..." Ming Lang was full of curiosity about his own brother, whom he had never met and who had just made a splash, as if wanting to rush over.

But Gu Xuelan stopped him, "Your Highness, the empress is still waiting for you to go back for dinner, so don't make your empress wait."

"But... I..." Ming Lang still looked unwilling, and Gu Xuelan forcibly pulled him away.

King Qing, who had already left, recalled the scene just now, and asked his companion Chen Hanxuan, "Isn't it rumored that the prince is imprisoned in the East Palace and has no one to educate him?"

A sternness flashed in Chen Hanxuan's eyes, and he said, "The rumors are just rumors. Are there still few rumors in this palace? It's just that if he really has no talent or virtue, he might be able to live longer. Can't stand him."

"That's right. If he is really a sensible person, he shouldn't show his talents prematurely. Mu Xiuyu will be destroyed by Lin Feng. What's more, he has an embarrassing status. Now the king's biggest opponent is still the infant son-in-law. The eldest son." There was a sneer on Qing Wang's gentle face, which made people feel frightened.

Everyone left in chariots, only Ming Jue walked over.The weather in early spring is still a bit cold, as the so-called cold spring is.But Ming Jue and Lu Hengxiu were sweating all the way back.

"Did I be too reckless today? I shouldn't answer so well!" Ming Jue asked anxiously, but he was still a little proud.After all, he is only a seven-year-old child now, and it is really embarrassing for him to hide his clumsiness.

"The slave didn't think carefully." Lu Hengxiu also thought that showing his talent too early would be detrimental to Ming Jue, and he just wanted to take a gamble by doing so.Anyway, Mingjue's situation is already very dangerous now. If this continues, maybe he will be killed quietly that day.Although showing his prowess will arouse the emperor's wariness, it is also conducive to increasing the prince's sense of existence and making the ministers in the court remember to protect him.

"I know you didn't think carefully, you did it on purpose." Ming Jue said firmly.

Lu Hengxiu immediately knelt down when he heard the words, "I'm terrified." Then he wanted to kowtow again.

But Mingjue helped him up first, "I know you are doing it for my own good, and I am willing to gamble. No matter how dangerous the road ahead is, I will keep going and never look back." When Mingjue said this, his expression was Determined and firm.

"It's embarrassing for Your Highness, but Your Highness must know that this road is not about advancing or retreating, but advancing or dying. Have you thought about it, Your Highness?" Lu Hengxiu suddenly couldn't bear it.

"Oh, do I have any other choice? Anyway, the big deal is death, and no one cares about my life. Maybe the queen mother is looking forward to my death. If I die, she won't have to worry about it every day. Let's live." Ming Jue's tone was bleak, obviously he was stimulated by seeing Ming Lang just now.

"Your Highness, please don't think that way. The empress is just unable to take care of her. There are no parents in the world who don't love their children." Lu Hengxiu comforted.

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