Phoenix Hairpin: The story of Li? (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 Jiaofangdian for lunch together. The one who shouted loudly was none other than Li Yun.

His Royal Highness Li Jue, the ten-year-old prince, 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 opened up, 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 set off Li Xuan's skin as bright and beautiful as snow. .

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

Lu Mingyu smiled helplessly, reached out to catch the younger son who was rushing over, and said angrily, "I'm not afraid of falling when I run so fast."

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

While speaking, 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 took a quick step, sat down beside Lu Mingyu, and muttered in a low voice: "I'm not a big brother, I often whisper in my ear, saying that I should be respectful and filial to my father and mother, and I must not lose my courtesy. It is said that the Tianjia 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 others, and privately quarreled with Li Xuan, saying, "What's wrong with what I said. This is what the Grand Master has 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 everyone is watching your every move. As a princess, I am domineering and rude. As long as the father and queen are happy, no one dares to talk too much."

Li Jue: "..."

Li Jue's chest was stuffy because of the blockage.

After becoming the prince, the gaze that fell on him was more than ten times that of before. His father's expectations for him were also much higher. Since last year, let him 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 growing.

He sometimes feels very tired, and he doesn't want to talk about it with his father and queen. Occasionally, he will talk to his twin sister. When Li Xuan was in a good mood, he would comfort him, 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 Xuan gloomy and 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 an hour older than you, so I should let you go everywhere, right!"

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

It is common for siblings to quarrel, but soon reconciled.

Lu Mingyu frowned slightly when he saw it in his eyes. 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."

Not yet.

Lu Mingyu was helpless and distressed, and held her son's hand: "What's the matter? In front of the mother, there is nothing to hide. I see you feeling quite 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 masters have taught me lessons, and the lectures are getting faster and faster. , There are a lot of homework assigned. I don’t dare to be distracted in class every day, 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 discuss matters, they occasionally ask me to say a few words. I'm afraid that if I don't speak well, I will lose the face of my father. I have to listen and think hard every time."

"When I walk, stand, sit and lie down, people are staring at me, and I can't say a word wrong. I'm always tense and can't relax."

"I feel tired after a long time."

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

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

He's only ten years old too!

At a young age, I have to bear so many expectations, and heavy pressure is placed on my thin shoulders.

Li Jue's eyes were red and she said in a low voice, "I don't dare to say it. I'm afraid that my father and queen will be disappointed in me, and I'm also afraid that my ministers will be disappointed in me, the prince."

Lu Mingyu's nose is full of sourness~IndoMTL.com~ 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. Some. How can we disappoint you."

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

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

Lu Mingyu raised an eyebrow: "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 make decisions."

Li Jue snorted lightly.

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

Li Jing was stunned 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.

"...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 will take a long time. He couldn't take it anymore."

"You have to relax."

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 classwork by one-third. After five days, let him Listen to politics for half a day."

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."

It's true that Li Jue hasn't 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 while, he smiled and said, "You haven't been back to Lu Mansion for a long time, so take your children back to live for a few days. day."