flstandardbreds Chapter 156 Are you interested in the little emperor? Or are you reluctant to let him go?
Chapter 156 Are you interested in the little emperor? Or are you reluctant to let him go?
A drop of cold sweat slowly slid down Xie Lang's forehead.
It only takes a moment to go from relaxed and playful to serious.
Wen Hemian smiled indifferently: "Your Majesty, why are you silent? Is there something you can't say?"
When asked, no one said a word.
Huo Ping lowered his head, put his fist to his lips, and wanted to laugh.
Lord Wen can indeed govern His Majesty very well.
Xie Lang wanted to see him, but he didn't expect to meet him so soon.
Be caught off guard.
He sighed and said in distress: "Master, stop teasing me... Huo Ping, go and invite them in!"
In theory, border guards were not allowed to enter the capital without an imperial edict.
The Wen family does have privileges, and Wen Chengyuan is open-minded enough. Apart from himself, he only brought a few guards with him. They are far from threatening the imperial city and are not enough to cause anyone to talk about them.
Besides, he came to the emperor because he had done something wrong first.
Huo Ping went to invite someone, but saw that this person had a sullen and gloomy face all the way. He wanted to say something to ease the atmosphere, but he choked back as soon as he opened his mouth. He felt that he had no right to get involved and was not in the right.
They are obviously father and daughter. The Imperial Preceptor is gentle and calm, while Prince Huailing is serious and fierce. Their temperaments are completely different.
Perhaps she learned from the princess from Jianghuai? Huo Ping had never seen her, so he was not sure.
I hope Your Majesty can reach an agreement, otherwise it will be difficult to discuss future matters.
Huo Ping sent Wen Chengyuan into the Prince's Palace with a worried look on his face. He felt murderous intent when he saw his back, and his worries grew even worse. He pulled his subordinates over and ordered, "Everyone, retreat outside. No matter what noise you hear, don't rush over."
With the Imperial Preceptor around, nothing will go wrong no matter what. Your Majesty's family affairs should not be interfered with.
Before Wen Chengyuan entered the Taiji Hall, Xie Lang helped Wen Hemian straighten his clothes, and he sat aside with his arms wide open.
Wen Hemian looked at him with amusement and saw that when her father stepped into the palace, the Emperor's back subconsciously straightened with an inexplicable tension.
Wen Hemian left in a hurry after the Chinese New Year. Wen Chengyuan was distressed. The first thing he did when he entered the palace was to glance at Wen Hemian. After confirming that she was in good condition, he bowed his head and saluted: "Your Majesty, your humble servant pays respects to you."
This was the first time Wen Chengyuan met the young emperor whom his daughter assisted.
The little emperor was handsome, wearing a dragon robe, with a golden hairpin in his hair. He was noble and distinguished, with a straight and tall figure. The majesty and indifference of a superior were restrained in his bones, and his eyes were proud. However, after noticing his gaze, he inexplicably shortened his head.
Ah!
Thinking about the reason why he hurried back this time, Wen Chengyuan felt angry in his heart, so his attitude was not particularly good when he spoke.
Facing the anger that was coming at him, Xie Lang's expression remained unchanged: "General, please don't be polite. Please take a seat."
King Huailing is not only King Huailing, he is also a legitimate general guarding the border. The former represents the closeness between the monarch and his subjects, while the latter shows Xie Lang's respect for him.
Wen Chengyuan was barely satisfied with Xie Lang's attitude. At least he was not like his emperor father. He snorted coldly and didn't bother to be polite with him. He found a seat closest to Wen Hemian and sat down.
He got straight to the point: "I heard at the border that Your Majesty abducted a commoner girl into the palace, but I never thought it was my daughter."
Wen Chengyuan stared at Xie Lang with cold eyes: "Hanshuang passed the imperial examination at a young age and is Your Majesty's tutor. Even though she is a woman, I personally think that she has also made contributions to Your Majesty. Why did Your Majesty humiliate her so much and imprison Hanshuang in the palace?"
In the whole world, the only people who dare to speak to the emperor like this, besides Wen Hemian, are probably her parents.
Wen Hemian watched from the side without saying a word.
Xie Lang deserves to be taught a lesson.
Let him solve the troubles he has caused himself.
Hearing the rebuke in Wen Chengyuan's tone, Xie Lang became very respectful. He no longer looked cold and arbitrary in front of the ministers as usual, and appeared very sincere.
"General, calm down. This is indeed my fault. I was so overjoyed to see the return of the Grand Tutor that I did this. I am infatuated with the Grand Tutor..."
"Infatuated?" Wen Chengyuan interrupted him, his expression subtly changing again, "Then your majesty, do you know that Hanshuang is your teacher? Throughout the ages, courtesy, righteousness, integrity, and respect for teachers are the foundation of a country. Your majesty, have you ever thought about how people in the world will view you, and how they will view Hanshuang?"
If it were an ordinary family, it would be fine, but Xie Lang is the king of a country, and everything he does must be considered for the country.
This is a very acute problem, and one that must be faced.
Xie Lang remained calm, meeting Wen Chengyuan's gaze directly, and said solemnly: "I will definitely handle what the general said, and will not let the criticism fall on the Grand Tutor. I respect the Grand Tutor's choice, and I hope the general will trust me a little more."
Wen Chengyuan is not someone who will be easily shaken.
"Your Majesty is young and energetic today, so you will naturally be sure. When you see hundreds of flowers blooming in the future, what will you think? I don't know."
His tone softened a bit, but his attitude remained cold and hard.
"I have been guarding the border for many years. Even if I have no merit, I have worked hard. I hope Your Majesty will understand and allow Hanshuang to return home with me."
The little emperor was stubborn. Seeing that he couldn't be persuaded, he insisted on taking his daughter Wen Chengyuan away.
What's the point of staying in the palace with everything unclear?
Xie Lang was silent for a while. He glanced in the direction of Wen Hemian, suppressed his anxiety, and finally said, "Okay."
Wen Chengyuan: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Hanshuang, let's go."
With her father staring at her, Wen Hemian didn't even have time to say a word. She gently shook her head at Xie Lang, then quickly turned around and followed Wen Chengyuan's steps.
The father and daughter returned to the mansion in a gloomy mood.
Wen Chengyuan waved away the servant who came to serve tea, sat on the main seat, and softened his expression: "Hanshuang, tell me, what happened?"
Wen Hemian didn't seem to want to defend Xie Lang: "It's just as you see it."
"If that's true, will you still obey his wishes and stay in the palace?"
Wen Chengyuan lowered his head and skimmed off the foam in the tea bowl, with a look that showed he could see through her: "Your mother and I have long thought that your leaving Beijing must have had a deeper relationship with the little emperor. Is this it?"
It was impossible to hide it, Wen Hemian pursed his lips and nodded: "As you can see."
"I said that no one in the royal family is a good person. The previous emperor was a bastard, and so is he."
If anyone was fond of his daughter, Wen Chengyuan would be happy and would be glad to see it happen, after all, his daughter was truly outstanding.
The only thing he can’t be is the little emperor.
He coveted his teacher and even imprisoned him in the palace. What else will he do in the future...
Wen Chengyuan took a sip of tea, then placed it on the table neither lightly nor heavily, making a crisp sound.
He looked at his daughter with a mysterious look.
"Hanshuang, tell me the truth. Are you interested in the little emperor? Or are you just too soft-hearted to let him go? If it's the latter, I will take you away no matter what I say."