Traveling through the heavens from the prequel of the Lotus Lantern

Chapter 711 Shaoshang, do you want to become a queen?
Before Emperor Wen could speak, Empress Xuan said softly:

"It doesn't matter. In the future, when you marry Ziyan, you will always have to take care of the affairs of the house, and it will be inevitable to welcome and deliver. I believe you can do it, so there is no need to shirk it."

Seeing that Queen Xuan trusted him so much, Cheng Shaoshang felt convinced and nodded heavily.

Not long after, the prince came to report something, so Cheng Shaoshang and Queen Xuan retreated to the side hall.

Immediately afterwards, the voice of Emperor Wen scolding the prince came from the main hall. Cheng Shaoshang, with his sharp ears and eyes, quickly figured out the whole story.

Because Wang Long, the son of the cavalry general Wang Chun, led his troops on an expedition without permission, acted privately, and was detained by bandits, the prince came here to intercede for Wang Long, who was a relative.

Seeing Queen Xuan's worried look, she suggested:
"If the Queen is worried about His Highness the Crown Prince, I can take advantage of the tea time to go and check it out secretly."

Queen Xuan sighed:
"No need, this is not the first time that the prince has been reprimanded by the Holy One. The Holy One has been angry, and he will let it go in a few days. It's all because of Yu's incompetence in educating his son, which is why the prince followed Yu's temper, being weak, indecisive, and nepotistic."

Cheng Shaoshang disagreed and said:

"Who said it? The Queen is the most gentle and considerate woman in the world. His Highness the Crown Prince is so virtuous and kind-hearted just because he follows the Queen. When the Crown Prince succeeds to the throne in the future, he will definitely be a magnanimous and kind-hearted king."

Queen Xuan said lightly:
"If he were just an ordinary person, he would definitely be proud of having such a kind-hearted child, but he prefers to be the crown prince. He will be the master of the world one day, so this is not something to be proud of."

"It should be noted that the Holy Emperor has only been in power for more than ten years. Therefore, as a monarch, he needs to make decisions about life and death at all times. Although the prince has a kind heart, he may not be the most suitable candidate for a high position."

She sighed quietly:
"It would be great if he was just an ordinary child and I was just an ordinary mother."

After Cheng Shaoshang listened, he suddenly had a deeper understanding of the saying that parents love their children for their far-reaching plans.

In the evening, she sat in silence on the waterside pavilion in the courtyard of her home.

At this time, Xiao Yuanyi came over and put a piece of clothing on Cheng Shaoshang. Her tone was different from usual, and she said slightly softly:

"I don't even put on any clothes. If I catch a cold, how can I enter the palace and serve the queen?"

Cheng Shaoshang looked startled and couldn't help asking:

"Mom, before I was born, did you ever think about what kind of person I would be?"

Xiao Yuanyi was a little stunned:
"Why do you suddenly ask this question?"

Cheng Shaoshang lowered his eyebrows:
"The queen told me today that she hopes that the prince will be an ordinary boy. Even if he lives a mediocre life, as long as he is happy and safe, that is the best thing."

She suddenly raised her eyes:
"Does my mother think so too?"

When Cheng Shaoshang saw that Xiao Yuanyi had not spoken for a long time, his eyes dodged and he smiled mockingly:
"I knew I was thinking too much. My mother doesn't like mediocre and useless people. The child in my heart must be as smart and sensible as my cousin. How could I be like this, disobedient, stubborn and stubborn? My dear girl, it was I who disappointed my mother."

She stood up immediately and returned the robe to Xiao Yuanyi:

"Turned back to sleep."

However, after Cheng Shaoshang returned to the room, Xiao Yuanyi was just like her before, sitting on the waterside pavilion in a daze, not knowing what she was thinking.

After a while, Cheng Shi came here and asked in surprise:

"What's wrong, madam? Why don't you go back to the house and rest?"

Xiao Yuanyi looked downcast:
"You just asked me what kind of person I hope she will become in the future."

Cheng Shi was even more confused:

"How could she want to ask such nonsense in the middle of the night?"

A hint of sadness appeared in Xiao Yuanyi's eyes:
"Today the queen told her that she hopes the prince can be an ordinary person and stay away from the troubles in the court. It is the first time that Niao Niao understands the hardships of being a parent, but it is not for us."

Cheng Shi comforted him and said:
"When you grow up, even if you only have two teachers: parents, it is not a bad thing to learn from others. It is better than not understanding your parents all your life." He seemed to understand what he understood at once, and continued:
"I'm afraid Madam is jealous. Niao Niao must have learned to be considerate of her parents from the Queen. What's the point?"

Suddenly, Xiao Yuanyi glared at him and stood up to go back to the room without saying a word. Cheng Shi was afraid that she would not let him go back to the house, so he quickly chased after her.

The next day.

Because the prince always wanted to defend Wang Long, he not only angered Emperor Wen, but also asked many ministers in the court to write letters to persuade Yi Chu. The fifth princess was deeply afraid that her brother, the prince, would lose his position and lose power, so they went to the East Palace to cause trouble. After a while, I went to Changqiu Palace again.

The commotion made Queen Xuan so distressed that she refused to speak, eat, or see anyone.

In the end, after some cunning tricks by Shao Shaoshang, Empress Xuan's mood finally recovered a lot.

She walked out of the main hall and saw Yang Jiao and the prince standing quietly outside.

Among them, the prince immediately asked with concern:

"How is your mother's health?"

Cheng Shaoshang came over:
"If His Highness the Crown Prince wants to know, you can go in and see for yourself."

The prince looked disappointed:
"It was my incompetence that not only disappointed my father, but also made my mother tired and sad. My father said that I am nepotistic and only know how to act emotionally. Maybe I am really not suitable to be a prince."

Cheng Shaoshang glanced at Yang Jiao beside him and said:
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, do you think the Queen is sad because you failed to be a good Crown Prince?"

"It's because you are sad, you are lost, you are depressed, you are criticized by others, and you are unable to recover. That's why she blames herself and is sad. She feels that as a mother, she failed to protect you."

"Although you are the prince, you are still the child of the Holy Emperor and the Queen. You should not intercede on behalf of General Wang as the prince, but you can intercede on behalf of your cousin as a child."

"What's the crime because of family affection?"

"Perhaps His Majesty will be disappointed with the soft-hearted prince, but as a father, how can he be disappointed with his own child who is affectionate and righteous?"

"His Royal Highness, if you really alienate your Majesty and the Queen because of this, they will be really disappointed and feel that you have failed in your teaching."

When the prince heard such enlightening words, he immediately said:

"Thank you, Mrs. Cheng, for your advice. I understand."

He looked at Yang Jiao:
"Zi Yan, your bride is really very wise, and I am suddenly enlightened. No wonder someone like my fourth brother, who is like an immortal, can also touch ordinary hearts."

After that, he walked out of Changqiu Palace with a slightly brisk pace.

Afterwards, Yang Jiao took Cheng Shaoshang for a walk in the garden.

"Why don't you speak? You blame me for not listening to you." Cheng Shaoshang said to himself:

"I just think that the queen treats me sincerely. I must think about her and don't want to see her suffer alone."

Yang Jiao carried on his back with both hands:

"Shao Shang, do you want to become a queen?"

Cheng Shaoshang was immediately shocked:
"Huh? I never thought about it."

Yang Jiao said calmly:

"Then what you did today is to push me and yourself step by step to the position of emperor and empress."

(End of this chapter)