Sheng Shaoqing asked him to get up in a gentle voice, and the child stood up boldly, but his eyes were still fixed on the ground and he did not dare to raise his head.
"Che'er, why don't you introduce me to your mother?"
Yuan Che then touched the back of his head in embarrassment and said to Sheng Shaoqing, "This is the friend I made recently in the palace. He came to the palace to be selected as a companion, so I..."
Seeing that Sheng Shaoqing was still a little confused, Yuan Che quickly talked about the benefits of his friend, "Mother, don't look at him not talking now, he, he is really good at making things!"
Then, Yuan Che shook the wooden horse just now like a show off, turned around and waved to the little eunuch behind him, and the eunuch cleverly came up with a plate, which was all filled with small wooden objects.
It's not exquisite, and the carving skills aren't very mature, but it can be seen that it was done with care and has a childlike simplicity.
Sheng Shaoqing looked at Yuan Che's expectant eyes and was secretly shocked by the child's precocity, but he had no intention of opposing his idea. He just smiled and said, "You are so well prepared, how can the Queen Mother not let him stay?"
Yuan Che cheered, jumped off the bed, pulled his An Ning and said, "Look, I said the queen mother will agree to let you stay!"
"Che'er, my mother has stewed your favorite chicken drumsticks for you in the kitchen this afternoon. You go and see Aunt Aning to see if they are ready. My mother wants to have a few words with your friend. What do you think?
"
Yuan Che was still immersed in the joy of his friend being able to stay. He nodded and rushed out.
When the child saw Yuan Che leaving, he was a little panicked, and his little hands under his sleeves were shaking unconsciously.
"I heard Che'er just called you Aning, what is your name?"
Seeing the Queen Mother's question, the child was about to reply when Sheng Shaoqing continued, "You don't have to be afraid. Since I promised Che'er to let you stay, you can stay with peace of mind. Che'er regards you as a friend, so I won't embarrass you."
You, just answer boldly."
Hearing what the Queen Mother said, Aning felt relieved and boldly replied, "My name is He Yuning. Everyone in my family calls me Aning, so your Majesty also calls me Aning."
"What's your last name?"
So he was born in Jiangdong?
He Yuning nodded, "Yes."
"Then your uncle is He Zizhi, a regular servant of Sanqi, and your cousin is General He Zili of Anyuan. He is currently guarding Jiuluan Pass. Your father is a little inferior. He lives in the history of the governor of Hebei. Is the Ai family right?"
He Yuning was shocked by the Queen Mother's amazing memory. He only gave her a name, and the Queen Mother could even accurately name several court officials in his family, which showed that what his father said was true.
Thinking of this, He Yuning became even more nervous, fearing that she would show cowardice and lose face in her family.
"The Queen Mother is wise."
According to the information provided by the system, the He family just came to prominence at the end of the Jin Dynasty. It rose rapidly in just a few years. It relied on talented people from generation to generation. Who would have imagined that in the Jin Dynasty, a small county magistrate
Descendants, some people are now in the third rank of officialdom, and others are commanding military power?
"Your workmanship is very exquisite? I see that Che'er likes what you make very much."
He Yuning pinched the corners of her clothes to steady her voice and said, "The Queen Mother is so complimentary, I... How can the three-legged cat's skills be compared with those of the craftsmen in the palace? It's just that Your Majesty saw that I's gadgets are fresh, so...
"
Sheng Shaoqing thought that Yuan Che was already mature enough, but when he saw He Yuning today, he realized what precociousness meant. This answer was perfect and watertight, almost no different from those of the ministers in the court. If it were a few years later...
"How old are you this year?"
He Yuning's words were suddenly interrupted. He woke up slightly and immediately replied, "I will be nine years old in half a month."
Nine years old?
When she was still in Fangjiewa, He Yuning was able to meet the country's top leader and answer questions fairly fluently. At the same time, he won the favor of the future country's top leader. Sheng Shaoqing thought that this child was too successful.
On the one hand, Sheng Shaoqing felt the power of the ancient "chicken baby", but on the other hand, he thought that He Yuning was only a little older than Yuan Che, but this child was really mature and terrifying, which made Sheng Shaoqing couldn't help but doubt his own education methods. She
I still feel that Yuan Che is precocious. Compared with this, what will Yuan Che do if he cannot keep up with his peers?
Yuan Che's footsteps outside the hospital gradually approached. Sheng Shaoqing finally said to He Yuning, "It's rare for your Majesty to make friends. I only ask you, don't let down His Majesty's sincerity."
He Yuning knew that he had probably passed the test and said solemnly, "I will treat your Majesty with sincerity!"
When Yuan Che rushed in with a big chicken drumstick, he saw his mother looking at him with an expressionless look. His good friend Aning looked at him with less worry and more determination, and he was curious.
, but heard the Queen Mother ask, "Who are you going to give these two chicken drumsticks in your hand?"
broken!
Forgot that the queen mother also had to eat it!
Sheng Shaoqing really wanted to teach this little white-eyed wolf on the spot that he had friends and forgotten his mother. Now he was just a chicken leg and a friend. If he married a wife in the future, wouldn't he throw her mother aside?!
However, He Yuning was also there, and Sheng Shaoqing secretly gave Yuan Che a "wait for me" look. Yuan Che was so excited that he quickly looked away and quietly put the wrapped chicken drumsticks into his sleeves, pretending that nothing happened.
"Che'er, you haven't told your mother how you met?"
Sheng Shaoqing unconsciously gritted his teeth, but Yuan Che heard the prelude that he was going to be beaten that night, and trembled, "At the palace banquet a few days ago, I saw that there were a few more children of my age in the palace.
Lang Jun, I guess is the companion chosen by the empress for her sons. Later, she asked Superintendent Liu and found out where they live."
"Later, Erchen pretended to be a reading companion running for the election with them, but the result..."
Yuan Che silently rolled his eyes, "Only An Ning is willing to play with me. The others either remain silent or dislike my fabricated low status, so I only regard An Ning as my friend!"
Sheng Shaoqing was stunned on the spot after hearing this. This little kid was very scheming, and he even knew that he had a private visit incognito.
Yuan Che said happily, "Empress, you see, my son is so smart. He helped my mother solve a big problem in one fell swoop. I don't think much of those people who dislike me! Humph!"
As Yuan Che let out a heavy "hum", He Yuning's cheeks quickly turned red and he hesitated, "Chen...actually, Chen..."
Yuan Che thought it was his praise that made He Yuning embarrassed, so he said carelessly, "Aning, you don't have to be humble, you deserve this!"
However, Sheng Shaoqing saw that He Yuning's shyness had another reason. Otherwise, why was Yuan Che not shy when he praised his craftsmanship just now? But he said that his cheeks turned red during the private interview incognito. Sure enough, He Yuning continued, "Actually, Chen, early in the morning
I know it’s Your Majesty…”
Yuan Che's proud expression froze on his face, and it took him a long time to utter two words, "What?!"
"You...you knew it a long time ago, then...what about them?"
He Yuning lowered his head. His Majesty treated him solemnly, and the Queen Mother also asked him to treat his Majesty with sincerity. It was really uncomfortable to hold this matter in his heart. Now that he said it, he felt relieved. He was just a little worried now...
Will Your Majesty ever believe in yourself again?
He Yuning said in a trembling voice, "I knew this on the first day of your Majesty's arrival."
Yuan Che was unconvinced and pouted, "How is that possible?! I changed my clothes that day and didn't let Superintendent Liu follow me. I also asked someone to collect a set of luggage and bring it out. How could you possibly see that?!"
He Yuning smiled bitterly and said, "You...although you have changed your clothes, the clothes you are wearing around your waist are all made by the palace. Since your majesty praised me for my good craftsmanship, why can't I see the quality of your majesty's accessories? As for others, can they not?
It’s obvious that I don’t like to talk nonsense.”
Yuan Che was so angry that he wanted to scold his mother. After all, he missed an accessory. Tomorrow he must give Superintendent Liu a good beating to vent his anger!
After a while, his angry mood calmed down. This was originally a whim of his, no wonder Supervisor Liu. But he still felt that he had been deceived, so angry!
He also doesn’t want to see He Yuning again!
"You! Big liar! I...I won't play with you anymore!"
Sheng Shaoqing's sharp gaze fell on Yuan Che. He was indeed a child, and would lose his temper whenever he disagreed.
Yuan Che instantly withered like a broken rubber ball, "Mother, wuwuwu...son, I..."
This world is so evil, where is the most basic trust and sincerity between people?
Sheng Shaoqing originally thought that Yuan Che would beg her to let He Yuning stay because the two children met by chance and fell in love with each other, but he didn't expect that something like this would happen.
In order to prevent Yuan Che from feeling that this world is not worth it, Sheng Shaoqing asked He Yuning, "Then since you know His Majesty's identity, why didn't you tell him? Are you suspected of deceiving the Emperor by acting with him?"
He Yuning understood that the Queen Mother was asking him to explain, but he really couldn't explain anything. Could he say that he thought this was His Majesty's little fun?
He heard rumors that many dignitaries liked a game called role-playing. They were just like actors, each had their own role. If you were in it, you could no longer treat it as an ordinary person, otherwise it would destroy the game.
rule.
Since His Majesty wants to pretend to be a son of aristocratic family, what else can he say? He can just play with you. If Your Majesty is happy, doesn't he have a way out?
"I...I thought that your Majesty wanted me to keep it secret, so I kept silent, and regarded your Majesty as a son of an aristocratic family..."
"But I promise that even if your Majesty is not your Majesty, even if you are just a trafficker and a pawn, I will still be willing to be friends with your Majesty!"
Yuan Che looked up to the sky and sighed, "You have the final say whatever you say now!"
It’s really hard for him to make friends!
Yuan Che walked up to Sheng Shaoqing, took out the chicken leg from his sleeve and handed it to Sheng Shaoqing, "For the Queen Mother to eat!"
Sheng Shaoqing didn't want to hurt his young heart anymore, so she had to take the chicken drumstick that didn't belong to her in disgust and put it on the table.
He Yuning hung his head in despair. If he had known this, he might as well have told His Majesty that he knew His Majesty's identity early in the morning and would not have played any role-playing games! Now, if you fail to steal the chicken, you will lose the rice.
I regret my mistake, I regret my mistake!
Sheng Shaoqing said bitterly, "Aning still has many advantages. At least his observation ability is outstanding among these children."
Yuan Che knew that his mother was choking him, so he lowered his head silently.
"Well, didn't Queen Mother tell you that if you test lies with lies, you will only get lies? Even if He Yuning knew that you were His Majesty, you said it yourself, how could he dare to expose such a big battle like yours?
Why do you still blame him?"
Sheng Shaoqing turned to He Yuning and said, "It's good to be smart, but don't be too smart. Since you have seen His Majesty's intention, as a companion, you should always remind His Majesty not to act recklessly. This is a true friend.
Do you understand?"
He Yuning nodded dejectedly, and suddenly realized the mystery behind the Queen Mother's words. His eyes lit up and he looked up at the Queen Mother, and said in a trembling voice, "Is it okay, sir?"
Sheng Shaoqing nodded and said to Yuan Che, "Che'er, if you think of testing them, you can indeed tell the quality of their character, but you also have to understand that sometimes you can't do anything wrong with your identity."
Yuan Che said aggrievedly, "I just don't want a companion who bows down to me and turns around to rely on the royal power to dominate. Why was the world in chaos in the Jin Dynasty? There are lessons from the past, and I... it's just
…”
Sheng Shaoqing patted Yuan Che's little head and asked, "Why do you like He Yuning? Is it really just because he doesn't please you because of your identity?"
Yuan Che tilted his head and said, "It's not entirely because of this. Queen Mother, you also know how skillful his hands are!"
"Also, he can also help the birds in the imperial garden make nests, and he can also recite many poems, many of which my children can't remember!"
Yuan Che kept talking about the good qualities of others like a torrent of water, and he felt embarrassed as he talked about them.
Sheng Shaoqing asked He Yuning again, "Then you are with His Majesty just because of his status as His Majesty?"
He Yuning shook his head firmly, "Whether your Majesty believes it or not, I am definitely not flattering you because of your status. Your Majesty is talented and has a very innocent heart. Even if your Majesty is a pawn of a trafficker, I am willing to make you my best friend."
!”
After hearing this, Yuan Che felt a little more at ease. After a while, he hesitated and said, "You...are you telling the truth?"
He Yuning answered firmly again, "If even half of what I said is false, I will be struck by five thunderbolts, and I will not die a good death!"
"Hey", Yuan Che quickly stopped He Yuning's nonsense, "it's true, it's true, you don't need to swear such a heavy oath!"
Seeing that there were signs of reconciliation between the two, Sheng Shaoqing felt relieved a little, "Che'er, those who look down on you, just tell your mother, and she will cross them off the list to avoid offending you in the future."
Yuan Che said proudly, "Don't worry, mother, I will have my own way!"
