Chapter 14 — Royal Regret

When Xuan Dao heard the news, he was so angry that his eyes widened. "The king really hasn't changed at all." I turned over Tieu Nghien's exam paper and calmly said: "It doesn't matter whether he has changed or not." "The important thing is that Tieu Nghien is changing." The moonlight outside the window was cold. I know this child's path has just begun. But the real turmoil in Doan Vuong Palace was far from over. 13After the great sectarian examination, the name Tieu Nghien spread even more widely in the capital. In the past, people always mentioned it with the phrase "sick orphan". Now again, he has become a young master of Doan Vuong Palace and has been praised by Mr. Co himself. I know reputation is a blade. If you master it, you can pave the way. If you don't hold firmly, you will injure yourself. Tieu Nghien also understands. It's quieter than before. Every day, before dawn, I wake up and read books. At night, before turning off the lights, I have to review my lessons. I told Xuan Dao to watch over his good health and not let him wake up until his body was damaged. He agreed very obediently, turned around and secretly wrote another half of his essay. One time I went into the study room and saw him leaning over the table, coughing until his shoulders and back were shaking. The paper still has unfinished writing on it. I don't scold it. Just took the pen out of his hand. It said: "Mother, I want to go faster." I asked: “How fast?” It was stunned. I closed the cloak for him. "The road you have to walk is a long one, not to fight back and forth." He bowed his head. "I'm afraid I won't be able to protect my mother if I'm too slow." My heart softened. "Tieu Nghien, before protecting others, take good care of yourself." "If you fall, my past years will truly have been in vain." He listened carefully. At least in front of me, it's audible. But the capital does not let us be quiet for too long. Not long after, the imperial decree passed on. The Queen Mother wants to meet Tieu Nghien. When the decree arrived at the palace, Tieu Thua Canh received the decree in the lobby. Lieu Nhu Mi was also there. After being grounded, she withdrew a lot, but as long as there was movement in the palace, she always found a reason to appear. After reading the royal decree, the Queen Mother heard that the young master of Doan Vuong Palace had achieved good results in his studies, so he summoned her to the palace to ask questions. There was finally light on Tieu Thua Canh's face. He looked at Tieu Nghien, his voice was rarely gentle. "Prepare well, don't make Doan Vuong palace lose face." Tieu Nghien bowed. "Yes." I wanted to laugh when I heard that. Finally, he remembered that Doan Vuong Palace still had dignity. Lieu Nhu Mi said in a soft voice: "The young master is still young, entering the palace is difficult to avoid stress, the Prince would better teach the rules personally." Tieu Thua Canh nodded. "Okay." I put down the tea cup. "No need." The hall was quiet for a moment. Tieu Thua Canh frowned. "You want to stop the king?" I looked at him. "If the king really understood the rules, in the past he would not have let the concubine surpass the main concubine in charge of the books." Lieu Nhu Mi's face turned white. Tieu Thua Canh said coldly: "Than Lenh Nghi, how long do you want to bring up the old story?" I said: "Turn it over until the Prince remembers it." His face turned green. Tieu Nghien closed his eyes and stood next to me, not interrupting. I continued to say: "Tieu Nghien enters the palace, I will lead him myself." "The Queen Mother summoned herself, not the appearance taught by the Royal Family." Tieu Thua Canh looked at Tieu Nghien. "Tell yourself, who do you want to lead you?" As soon as these words ended, a smile appeared in Lieu Nhu Mi's eyes. Perhaps she thinks that children are always afraid of their father's majesty. But Tieu Nghien did not hesitate. "I'm going with mother." Tieu Thua Canh's face darkened. "This king is also your father." Tieu Nghien raised his head. "When the prince is willing to accept me, that's right." "When the prince is not willing to accept me, I can't force him." The words were very calm.

But it makes people more awkward than arguing loudly. Tieu Thua Canh didn't speak for a long time. Lieu Nhu Mi immediately shed tears. "It's all a bad concubine. If it weren't for being a useless concubine, the Royal Family wouldn't need to be embarrassed about the issue of the heir." I looked at her. "If Lieu Trac Concubine is useless, then say less." Her tears stopped for a moment. Tieu Thua Canh said angrily: "Do you have to make fun of her?" I stood up. "If the Royal Family is heartbroken, then take her back to Lieu Vien." "I still have to prepare clothes for Tieu Nghien to enter the palace." Having finished speaking, I led Tieu Nghien out of the main hall. After returning to Hanh Vu Institute, he stood in the hallway for a long time. I asked him what he was thinking. He said: "Mother, if the Queen Mother asks father how to treat me, how should I answer?" I looked at the bronze lock on the hospital gate. That lock has been hanging for many years, the brass corner has been sanded to a dark color by wind and rain. I said: "Answer truthfully." It asked: "Is it all?" I nodded. "The person who can enter the palace is most afraid of thinking he or she is smart." "You don't need to hide your unsightliness from anyone." "There's also no need to add salt." Tieu Nghien agreed. On entering the palace, the Queen Mother met him at Tho An palace. She asked about his studies, asked about his health, and also asked if anyone in the government bullied him. Tieu Nghien answered in turn.