TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 153 Yixiu 22

Noticing that Shuhe had chosen lotus flowers in full bloom, Hongli cut some of the flower buds.

Thinking of going to see the queen, he moved very carefully, fearing that the dirty water would get on his body.

After everything was done, the three of them brought a large bunch of lotus flowers to the queen's residence, and happened to meet Jianqiu who ordered the palace servants to exchange them for fruit.

Seeing several people coming, Jianqiu hurried over to pay her respects. Jianqiu was not opposed to Hongli's arrival. She wished that all the princes had a good relationship with the empress.

This way you can rest assured in the future.

"Why are several young masters here together? Wait a moment, I will go in and inform you."

Yixiu didn't expect Hongli to come to her so soon. Each world is independent, and she would not confuse them.

"Let them in!"

When Hongli learned that he could meet the queen, his eyes suddenly lit up. He actually didn't have much hope, he just wanted to make himself familiar to her so that he could come again in the future.

It was a pleasant surprise that it succeeded in one go.

"Come and sit down! You're the only ones who have so much energy. You're still running out in this hot weather. Pick up the autumn leaves. Bring some ice cream and some fruit."

"This is the Fourth Prince, right? Are you used to living here?"

"Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your concern. I am doing fine. I study with my master every day without slacking off."

Hongli answered carefully, fearing that something wrong might upset the queen.

He didn't even dare to eat the cheese on the table. He straightened his back and tried hard to pretend to be mature and sensible.

Yixiu felt a little sad watching this scene. It was all the fault of the adults.

Think about the kids she raised, they are all lively and cheerful, living generously and confidently. Even if they are introverted, they will not be so cautious.

Seeing the other person's expectant eyes, Yixiu took the opportunity to ask about homework.

Hongli puffed out his chest as if he had regained his confidence, and answered exceptionally well.

"Yes, the Fourth Prince is diligent in his studies, but he needs to take care of his health. There is no rush to study hard."

Feeling affirmed, Hongli looked at the queen with sparkling eyes. This was the first time he had received praise from a superior, and his previous hard work had finally paid off.

Chao Gui saw all of this and would interject a few words from time to time to make the atmosphere gradually warmer.

When Shuhe saw the yogurt, she couldn't see anything else. She enjoyed eating it even without ice.

After finishing his own meal, he still coveted the ones in Chaogui's bowl.

"No, just eat a little of this."

"Empress~"

"Fourth Brother~"

After being rejected repeatedly, Shuhe had no choice but to lower her head and listen to their conversation.

Yixiu was not idle either. She did not leave the two children's kindness to others. She asked Jianqiu to bring a plate and made a beautiful bonsai in no time.

The rest were kept in bottles. "Huichun, put these in the bedroom. The lotus fragrance is elegant and pleasant. It's the most comfortable to smell."

I feel so happy to see my kindness being valued so much.

Hongli clenched his fists on his knees and said with a smile, "If the Empress Dowager likes it, I will pick some and send them to you every day."

Yixiu smiled and shook her head. She didn't think Hongli's behavior was rude.

At such a young age, he can judge the situation and learn to please those in power. Whether it is out of ambition or helplessness, it is the environment that forces him to grow up.

It just makes people feel sad.

"There are people who will do these things naturally. You just need to study hard."

When Hongli left, he took a lot of rewards with him and returned to Changchun Xianguan with a rosy face.

"Put this piece of Hui ink away carefully, replace all the other pens and inks, and put on the jade pendant for me now..."

It doesn’t matter if the Emperor doesn’t see him, and it doesn’t matter if the Empress is not favored, she is still the Empress.

As long as he could please the Queen, no one would dare to look down on him anymore.

The young eunuch following behind Hongli also laughed so hard that his teeth were visible. Only when the master was well, would they, the servants, be well.

He is still a half-grown child now. Although he is trying to please the queen with a purpose, there is also sincerity in his actions.

The Queen sent a large number of rewards to the Fourth Prince, and this abnormal behavior quickly attracted the Emperor's attention.

"Su Peisheng, didn't the Fourth Prince kneel outside for a long time a few days ago?"

"Your Majesty, there was something wrong. You were handling official business at the time, and the Fourth Prince, out of filial piety, refused to leave and knelt for a while."

The emperor snorted coldly, "You're getting bolder and bolder. No wonder you've ignored me since you became queen. It turns out you have other thoughts."

Su Peisheng shrank his neck and pretended not to hear anything. He didn't dare to respond to such fatal words.

Fortunately, the emperor did not want to respond. He wrote the final stroke on the paper, "Go, let the Fourth Prince come over."

"Yes!"

After receiving the news, Hongli hurriedly dressed, not daring to delay for a moment.

He was overjoyed, thinking that his filial piety over the past few days had paid off and that the emperor was finally willing to see him.

But he was greeted by an emperor with a frosty face.

Without even a basic greeting, the emperor didn't even ask how Hongli was doing. He just started testing his homework.

He doesn't care about the learning progress of a child this old. "A son's only goal is to be filial. What do you think of this?"

Hongli lowered his head and dared not breathe, staring at the tiny beads of sweat emerging from the tip of his nose without moving.

Each of these questions was related to filial piety, and the emperor's expression and voice were obviously unhappy.

Hongli was nervous and answered in a proper manner according to his master's instructions.

The emperor was actually very satisfied with Hongli's attitude and learning progress, and his original anger also dissipated a lot.

"As a son, the most important thing you should do at your age is study hard and don't worry about other unnecessary things."

This statement was almost an explicit instruction to Hongli not to get involved with the Queen.

But for the young Hongli, meeting the kind Yixiu was like grabbing a life-saving straw, especially when the emperor's attitude was still so bad.

Even if he understood, he would pretend not to hear anything.

But the emperor obviously would not do as he wished, and his words became more and more blunt.

When Hongli came out of the Qinzheng Hall, his entire back was soaked.

"Does the Emperor hate me so much? He won't even allow me to show my filial respect to the Empress!"

"Don't be sad, Fourth Prince. There's still a lot of time to go. We'll always find a way."

"What else can I do? He's the ruler of a country, the emperor who has the power of life and death. He's already hinted at this. Will the Empress still like me?"

Hongli stared at the pebbles under his feet in confusion, not knowing what his next move would be.

Do I really have to be raised in the Old Summer Palace forever, be randomly married off when I grow up, and live a mediocre life?

He just stood quietly under the tree in a daze. He didn't know how much time had passed, and the sunflowers in the garden all drooped their heads.

"Fourth Prince, the Empress asked me to prepare some snow pear soup for you to try!"

Jianqiu's voice instantly gave Hongli hope. He never expected that after being scolded by the Emperor, the Empress would still be willing to see him.