When Li Chengze returned to Kunning Palace, Huilan had already received the news. Any news about the emperor would spread throughout the harem immediately.

She looked up at him with a smile, "Why did I punish Qian? I've offended you again."

Li Chengze sat down, waved his hand for everyone to leave, and then said, "Ma Aiqing came up with a way to let a group of princes compete to show off their skills. What do you think?"

Huilan smiled when she heard this, "It doesn't matter, it's fine. If you think about it, just do it. Anyway, I'm not afraid that my son will come in last, so I have to give other children a chance to compete."

"You are confident. You are not afraid that your child will lose. There are exam questions for both civil and martial arts. I plan to write the questions myself. Brother Gan may not be as good as several older brothers in terms of martial arts at such a young age. The age difference is there."

"Don't worry, eat so many good things. If you lose, don't blame me for being rude, and don't blame me for not fighting for them. I have done everything I need to do. If you lose again, don't blame me."

Huilan shrugged indifferently, why should I be nervous? It’s not that I want the throne, whoever wants it will fight for it.

Li Chengze couldn't help but laugh again. This woman was always like this, but she didn't offend anyone. Instead, she happily brought all the good things to her.

"I'm annoyed by Mr. Qian."

His words were categorical and his eyes were as cold as ice.

"Then you have to make it clear for her to leave. Have you thought about it? After all, he is your own son, and it was only after so many difficulties that he saved her."

Huilan still remembered how hard it was to keep Qian's pregnancy, but later Qian was no longer willing to admit it, probably because she couldn't afford to repay her kindness, but she would be talked about all her life if she couldn't afford it. Everyone would talk about her and ask for it. She bowed to herself.

This kind of coercion would be very uncomfortable. Although a proud and talented woman did not favor her, she allowed the prince to take the initiative to give her a child. In fact, to a certain extent, she did not fail. Instead, she had a son smoothly without much setback.

This is simply too important in the harem, and when the child is born, he becomes the most promising and hopeful child in the harem, and he is the child who is protected.

Who is Zhou Ying? She didn't even lay an egg. Zhang's weak character is no match for her. Wang Qin and Yu Ning were born as palace maids. The late emperor felt that it was just a matter of chance. What the harem wants are children born to women of noble birth.

I, Mr. Qian, have done it, but no matter how capable and smart you are, Ms. Ding, you can invite favors. You still have to obediently protect my pregnancy.

Time passed by, but the situation turned upside down. Qian had to bow her head and admit her mistake. She was slapped in the mouth by the emperor himself time and time again, which was known to the whole palace, shattering all her pride and hard work.

Even if I was scolded as ungrateful, I didn’t ask you, Ding Huilan, to protect my pregnancy!

It doesn't matter whether you admit defeat or not, the most important thing is being able to fight for your son.

Li Chengze held her hand and lowered his head and sighed, "I still remember when you were busy day and night, your face turned pale every night, and you were too tired to wake up in the morning. At that time, I really wanted you to give up. But things came to an end again. Have to keep doing it.

After the baby was born, I was more relieved and the task was finally completed. It seemed that there was not much joy.

When I came back from Yunnan, it was you who reminded me to fulfill my responsibilities as a father, and I realized that I had to educate them.

Over the years, I have put a lot of emotion into my four children. I tested their schoolwork every day and inquired about the conditions of the palace people. On the contrary, I can see more clearly that it is okay for the four of them to be princes, but it is not suitable to be emperors.

The third child, Li Zhou, is very smart and has a bit of intelligence, but his mother's background is too low. This child has a knot in his mind, don't let it go, but I know that he is most afraid of others talking about Wang's background. He is not as open-minded as Wang.

It is clear that although Mr. Wang does not know a few Chinese characters, he is extremely tenacious and sensible in what he says and does.

The fourth child is quite stable, but lacks stamina and is too honest. He has the same personality as Yu Ning. He is a little afraid of things and unwilling to take responsibility. He is afraid of being implicated and is too careful. They also showed coolness in Li Yi's affairs.

On the other hand, how can I trust them with my country and my brothers and sisters?

I'm afraid that if I kick my legs, all the children will die. Lan'er, I finally realized my father's helplessness and sadness. I can't express the pain in my heart. It's not that I don't want to give, it's not that I'm partial, it's that they all

I can’t take it.”

Li Chengze sighed, feeling a little aggrieved.

Huilan raised her hand to smooth his frown, and chuckled, "My son always kisses me, hits me when I need to, and scolds me when I need to. My father's exact words are, if you don't get slapped by me at home, I will when you go out."

It's better to be slapped by me than to be slapped by others, at least it won't be embarrassing."

It's not shameful to be beaten by your own father, but it would be really shameful to have someone slap you in the mouth.

"I will make it clear to him. This is the last chance I give to the boss, mother and son. If he can admit his mistake and forgive his brother, I will change my mind."

"Okay, it's up to you. Actually, I don't care. Her tricks can't stop me. I'm just afraid that my children will resent you."

"Don't you, the second one, also hate my father? It doesn't matter, you will understand one day."

Li Chengze chuckled lightly, his eyes full of vicissitudes of life.

Huilan looked at his tired face and felt very distressed, "You have really worked too hard in the past few years. Let's settle this matter later and let the prince share the burden for you. It is better to teach him earlier than later. You can do it too."

Be lazy now and then.”

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Li Chengze leaned on her shoulder and took a nap with his eyes closed, feeling exhausted all over his body.

Huilan helped him lie down on the couch, sat beside him and watched over him, and covered him with a thin quilt.

Li Chengze fell asleep unconsciously. He had to deal with a lot of things these days and was really tired.

Huilan sighed. He and his wife could already feel tired, which meant that the limitations and constraints of heaven had appeared. They were the same as ordinary people, but their bodies were still strong and strong after hard work in the early years.

In a few years, you may still have illnesses and pains. This is the law of nature.

Huilan smiled calmly and peacefully, not afraid of illness, pain and death. This is also a kind of life experience. Life, old age, illness and death have to be reincarnated again.

Li Chengze slept for about half an hour, and the sky turned dark. He rubbed his eyes and asked, "Why didn't you call me when you fell asleep?"

"It's okay to go to sleep. Are you hungry?"

Huilan poured him a cup of spiritual tea to quench his thirst.

"Well, let's prepare the meal. I'm hungry."

Li Chengze touched his belly and laughed.

"Okay, I'll make the spiritual beef while the kids are away today. Let's eat the braised beef and have some noodles."

Huilan winked at him happily.

"If you eat alone, the children will complain when they come back. Hahaha!"

Li Chengze also laughed.

"Ignore them. I'll cook it for them when they come tomorrow. Today we'll eat alone. My newly brewed wine is ready. Can you drink two glasses?"

"If you want a drink, have a drink and have a good night's sleep."

He nodded happily.
Chapter completed!