After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

Zheng Bang shrank back and hid behind the door, whispering, "Yes, it was the kid who was careless and fell and broke it."

Zheng Bang's legs had been bandaged with thick gauze, so he couldn't walk and could only drag himself.

Zheng Xian's face darkened and he said, "Really?"

Zheng Xian's aura was too strong, and his dark and gloomy face almost frightened Zheng Bang to tears, but Zheng Bang tried hard not to let his tears fall, and said in a sobbing voice: "Yes, it was the fifth brother who broke it."

"Xiao Wu?" Zheng Xian's face darkened again, and he said, "Why did he kick your hand and break it? Tell me the answer."

Zheng Xian just stood outside the door and didn't say anything about going into the house. Zheng Bang didn't dare to go out either. He held on to the door tightly and stuck his head out to look at Zheng Xian.

Zheng Bang bit his lower lip and thought about it. It was more terrible to offend his father than to offend his fifth brother. Besides, the prince said that his father did not blame him, but was just too busy to visit him.

Thinking of this, Zheng Bang bravely told him what happened at the horse training ground that day.

Zheng Bang did not exaggerate nor did he take sides. He felt that if he exaggerated the facts and was discovered by his father, he would die a more miserable death.

Zheng Xian's expression was uncertain after hearing this, and he said, "You mean Xiao Wu kicked your hand off, and then Ah Man beat Xiao Wu up?"

Zheng Bang nodded quickly and said, "The food cooked by the Zhao family sister is delicious. She filled a big bowl for me with meat and vegetables. After I finished eating, I also ate a few steamed buns."

Nine-year-old Zheng Bang was still just a child. He got off topic while talking and was still recalling the meal of that day.

After hearing this, Zheng Xian glanced at Wei Yi and said, "Where is the servant in this palace?"

Before Wei Yi could say anything, Zheng Bang said, "Most of the servants in this palace have been sent away, and the remaining few have also run away, saying that it is unlucky to be here. The child has been living alone these days."

Zheng Xian looked at the wrinkled, dirty clothes on Zheng Bang and felt that his anger was about to burst. He said to Wei Yi word by word: "Is this how you treat my child? I am not even dead yet, and you dare to do evil under my nose?"

Wei Yi was so frightened that he knelt down with a "bang", knocking his head "bang bang" repeatedly, and said in a shrill voice: "It is my fault. I thought the Ministry of Internal Affairs would re-arrange the newcomer to Jinle Palace, but I didn't expect that no one would take care of it. I deserve to die, please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Zheng Xian suppressed his anger and said, "Go check it out for me. Concubine Liu has just been sent to the cold palace, and there is no one to take care of my child."

Wei Yi, with a scar on his head, said tremblingly, "It's Your Majesty!"

Wei Yi turned around and waved his hand. A secret guard flew down from the darkness. Wei Yi said a few words in the secret guard's ear, and the secret guard immediately floated away.

Zheng Bang was almost scared to death when he saw a man in black suddenly appear out of nowhere. Only then did he realize that his father had too many secrets that he could not touch.

Zheng Xian glanced inside the room. There was only one candle lit in the room, and it was pitch black. He couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't Xiao Qi light a lamp?"

Zheng Bang touched his head in embarrassment and said, "There is no lamp oil left, and I don't know where to get some. I searched for a long time before I found a half-burnt candle. I still have a lot of homework to do, otherwise I wouldn't dare light a candle, so I went to bed early."

Zheng Xian looked at Zheng Bang in disbelief. This Xiaoqi was the most mischievous among all the children. He climbed trees, climbed over walls, and fished. He did everything except study hard. Now, with no one to restrain him, he actually learned how to study?

Could it be that he was upset because his mother was banished to the cold palace?

Zheng Bang's transformation made Zheng Xian a little bit unbelievable, but looking at Zheng Bang's expression, he didn't seem to be lying.

Zheng Xian had no choice but to say, "Xiao Qi actually knows how to study. This is a good thing."

Seeing that Zheng Xian had been talking to him calmly, Zheng Bang became a little bolder. He dragged his broken leg and slowly walked in front of Zheng Xian. He looked up and said, "A'man is right. Only when you are strong can you avoid being bullied. In the past, the crown prince always told me to study hard, but I didn't listen to him. Now that my mother is gone and I am left alone, I know how important it is to be strong. So, my child must study hard and become a learned person. When you are granted land in the future, you will be able to manage your people well and let them live a happy life."

Zheng Xian smiled and said, "Did Ah Man say all these great principles?"

Zheng Bang shook his head and said, "No, some of them were said by the prince brother."

Zheng Xian reached out and touched Zheng Bang's head, saying, "Good boy, your father is very pleased to hear this. Ah Man is right, it is better to rely on yourself than on others. Work hard, and tell your father if you need anything."

Zheng Bang had been afraid of Zheng Xian since he was a child and had never dared to get close to this majestic and superior father. But now, he touched his head and told him to study hard. Zheng Bang was so happy that he almost cried.

Zheng Bang sniffed and said, "I understand, but I have fallen behind in my studies. I don't understand many of my lessons and it's very difficult for me to learn. I'm afraid I will disappoint my father."

Zheng Xian thought for a moment and said, "You can go to the class when the prince is in class, but you are not allowed to disturb him. If you don't understand something, you can ask Mr. Gongsun after class."

The crown prince is different from other princes and princesses. He has been taught by the imperial tutor himself since he was young and does not have to go to school. Zheng Xian is afraid that other people will affect the crown prince's studies, so he has never arranged for them to accompany him. Now he actually asks Zheng Bang to attend the class as an auditor. Zheng Bang thought he had heard wrongly.

With eyes wide open, he asked in disbelief, "Father, Father, is it really possible? Lord Gongsun is the most learned man in Dayu Country. I am afraid that Lord Gongsun will despise me for being stupid and refuse to teach me."

Zheng Xian smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as you are willing to study hard, I will naturally ask Mr. Gongsun for this favor."

Zheng Bang was so happy that if his leg had not been broken, he would have jumped up long ago.

Zheng Bang seemed to have thought of something, and said a little embarrassedly: "Father, I also want to learn horse riding and archery. Can I go to the training ground and practice with Ah Man?"

Zheng Xian said with a bit of amusement, "When I asked you to practice horse riding before, it was like asking you to take it, and you refused no matter what. Now you are actually asking to go on your own initiative. You are not thinking of going to the horse training farm just for the sake of a bite of food, are you?"

Zheng Bang touched his head and said honestly, "When my mother was still alive, I was surrounded by flatterers. No matter where I went, everyone had to call me "Fifth Prince" respectfully. But the Liu family fell, and my mother was banished to the cold palace, and everyone's attitude changed. I no longer have friends around me, and even the servants have to take a detour when they see me. No one cooks for me, no one washes clothes for me, and I have to go hungry every day. My clothes are so smelly that I don't know where to find clothes to wear. But Ah Man and his sister didn't despise me, let alone add insult to injury. They not only stood up for me, but also gave me food. In their eyes, there is no distinction between high and low, and they really treat me as a friend. I have no friends anymore, and I just want to be friends with him."