Eunuch Laifu couldn't help but admire in his heart that the Lord of Baoning County was really clever. He clearly wanted to take this opportunity to find out information from himself, and he could find such a high-sounding reason.
"In this case, it is better to obey orders than to be respectful. I will serve the county master on the road." Eunuch Laifu bowed his hands and got into the carriage.
After getting on the carriage, Xuan Bao looked at the street scene outside the window with great interest, chatting with Laifu from time to time, as if he was allowed to get on the carriage just to chat and relieve his boredom on the road.
Looking at Dong Xue who was waiting next to her, she was very calm in serving tea in the carriage. She even laughed when Xuan Bao said something funny.
Are these two masters and servants arrogant? The Lord of Baoning County is definitely the first to beat the eldest prince in public in the street and remain calm as if nothing happened. Even if the second prince occasionally has disputes with the eldest prince, there will always be some time before he has to see the emperor.
Feeling apprehensive.
Laifu found that he couldn't see through the little Xuanbao more and more.
"Eunuch Lai Fu, Eunuch Lai Fu." Xuan Bao called twice, "Drink tea, drink tea."
"Thank you so much, County Master." Laifu came to his senses and saw that Dongxue had already brought the tea to him, "I have Miss Dongxue here."
Xuan Bao waved his little hand: "You're welcome."
"The county master, does he know why the emperor has announced your presence?" Eunuch Laifu finally couldn't help but ask.
"I know." Xuan Bao said calmly, "Dongfang Yao went to complain to the emperor."
Eunuch Laifu patted his thigh: "So you have a clear mind. It must be nothing, that's why you are so calm."
"Yes, I punched Dongfang Yao." Xuan Bao admitted proactively without hesitation.
"Really." Eunuch Laifu looked at Xuan Bao's cute little face and couldn't help but worry for her, "How could you do it? That's the eldest prince."
"What about the eldest prince?" Xuan Bao smiled at Eunuch Laifu, "Why should I beat the eldest prince if he is unreasonable?"
Talking to a little kid like the Lord of Baoning was more difficult than talking to those old slickers like the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs. Eunuch Laifu couldn't help but raise his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
"County Lord, only the Emperor has the final say whether the prince should be beaten or not."
"What you said seems to make some sense." Xuan Bao nodded repeatedly, "I believe the emperor's uncle will also say that he should be beaten."
Come on, what you said means you didn't say anything. Eunuch Laifu looked at Xuan Bao and was speechless, not knowing how to explain it to her so that she could understand.
"Mr. Laifu, thank you." Xuanbao reached out and patted Laifu's arm soothingly, "Don't worry, I understand everything you said, and I will keep your love in mind. It will be okay."
Eunuch Laifu was suddenly stunned. He had always been very sensible and not a do-gooder. No matter how others tried to win over him, he was only loyal to the emperor. But unknowingly, he began to care about the Lord of Baoning County and even
Take the initiative to remind her in advance.
The little baby didn't know the messy thoughts in Laifu's mind. She smiled and said: "You are overthinking. Considering my age and my kinship with the Queen Mother, the Emperor cannot argue with me."
Yes, Eunuch Laifu suddenly understood, but he still didn't understand. At the moment, it seemed that the emperor was so anxious to announce that the Lord Baoning was seeking justice for the eldest prince.
"Eunuch Laifu, Dongfang Yao will definitely regret that he went to the emperor to file a complaint against the county lord."
Xuan Bao pursed his lips and snickered. In the eyes of Eunuch Laifu, she was like a little fox. In an instant, he realized that the eldest prince was no match for the little kid in front of him.
"County Lord, this slave relies on his old man to sell his old man for a word."
"Father-in-law, please tell me."
"After all, he is a prince. He doesn't look at the monk's face but the Buddha's face."
Xuan Bao nodded repeatedly: "Thank you very much, father-in-law for the suggestion."
While they were talking, the carriage came to the palace gate. Eunuch Laifu only showed his face, and the guards quickly let him go. He was a popular man in front of the emperor.
In the imperial study, the emperor was dealing with the memorials on the case in an orderly manner, and the three princes were inside.
Dongfang Yao was sitting on the chair on the lower right side of the dragon chair. He looked towards the door from time to time with a look of grievance on his face.
Dongfang Shun was sitting on the lower left side of the dragon chair. His mouth was tightly pursed and his expression was serious. He was thinking about how this should be done.
When he received the news that Dongfang Yao was beaten outside the palace and complained to his father, Dongfang Shun thought that it must be Xuan Bao. To be honest, there were only a handful of people in the palace who dared to beat Dongfang Yao, let alone outside the palace.
After I arrived, I found out that it was indeed her.
Sitting next to Dongfang Shun is Dongfang Yu, who is two years younger than him. This third prince has recently become his little follower. The two brothers get along extremely well. When his second brother came to the imperial study, he also came with him.
The emperor glanced up and saw the expressions of his three sons. Shun'er was calm and Yu'er was indifferent. He couldn't help but nodded slightly. When his eyes fell on Dongfang Yao's face, he couldn't help but frown.
Ever since Xuan Bao said those words about the old Taoist master to the emperor, he has paid more and more attention to the three princes. He never felt that in the past, but recently he found that the eldest son Dongfang Yao, whom he valued most in the past, had inadvertently exposed too many shortcomings.
Did he hide it well in the past or did he not pay attention in the past? "
Thinking of this, the emperor sighed secretly and put down the pen in his hand. Seeing that his father made some movement, the three sons looked at him with their eyes.
"Yao'er, have you calmed down?" the emperor asked calmly.
Dongfang Yao felt a chill in his heart. Just now he was so angry that he rushed into the imperial study room to report Xuan Bao. Now when he thought about it, he realized that he had lost his temper. You must know that in front of his father, he had always been a gentle and steady figure.
It was all Xuan Bao's fault that he had ruined his character in front of his father. If Dongfang Yao was still thinking about trying to please Xuan Bao before, now he already regarded him as his enemy.
Seeing that Dongfang Yao didn't answer, the emperor turned his eyes to Dongfang Shun and Dongfang Yu: "Why are you two here too?"
Dongfang Shun said frankly: "I was curious and wanted to watch the fun. After I came here, I heard that it was Xuan Bao who beat the eldest brother, so I just stayed. I have to plead for Xuan Bao anyway."
The emperor couldn't help but laugh when he heard Dongfang Shun's words: "You don't hide it at all."
"My son is upright and aboveboard."
"So upright." The emperor's eyes turned to Dongfang Yu, "What about you?"
Dongfang Yu is only five years old, the same age as Xuan Bao. Although he is not very old, children who grew up in the palace are always clever and mature beyond their years. He could see the different attitudes of his father towards the two royal brothers just now.
It's in my eyes.
"Father, I am here with my second brother." Dongfang Yu said with curiosity on his face, "I haven't seen the Lord of Baoning County yet."
The emperor thought for a while: "Well, that's right, it seems that you and Xuan Bao have never met before."
"Uncle, uncle." Xuanbao's laughter and call came from outside the door, "Your little Xuanbao is here. Didn't you miss me after not seeing him for a long time?"
The three princes noticed that their father's expression suddenly changed. His expression softened and he even smiled, and his expectant eyes fell in the direction of the door.
