After swallowing my anger and taking the blame, I became the lucky little queen

Qin Junyu had a indifferent expression and said nothing, but he still asked someone to remove the tea in front of Qin Wenyuan and replace it with hot milk. Sure enough, he drank two bowls at once and still felt unsatisfied.

Xin Jieyu didn't know the purpose of Qin Junyu inviting them here, and she felt very uneasy.

Although Qin Wenyuan and Qin Junyu are not from the same mother, their relationship is the closest among the five princes.

"Yuan'er is... thirteen years old this year, right?" Qin Junyu suddenly asked.

"Yes, you will be thirteen after your birthday next month." When Xin Jieyu looked at Qin Wenyuan, her eyes were full of kindness and she radiated maternal love. That kind of love could not be hidden.

She suddenly thought of something, a panic flashed across her face, and her voice changed with nervousness, "Although Yuan'er is thirteen years old, he is still like a child and doesn't understand anything."

Qin Wenyuan was dissatisfied and retorted: "Mother, I am no longer a child. I have read a lot of books and learned a lot of truths..."

He wanted to continue speaking, but was stopped by Concubine Xin: "Yuan'er! Don't be rude in front of the emperor!"

"Hey!" Qin Junyu raised his hand to stop Concubine Xin's behavior, "Yuan'er, come and tell me, brother, what books have you been reading recently?"

Qin Wenyuan immediately smiled and discussed with Qin Junyu with great interest: "I have read the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as The Essentials of Zhenguan Administration, The Long and Short Classics, and The Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government!"

Xin Jieyu looked unhappy.

These books are all about how to govern a country and how to employ military force. What's the difference between telling an emperor that you have read these books and banning books?

She frowned, worried. No matter how deep the brotherhood is, it cannot withstand the temptation of human heart.

"Did the teacher ask you to see it?" Qin Junyu asked again.

Qin Wenyuan said, "No, the Master only asked us to study the Four Books and Five Classics. I happened to read the others and found them interesting, so I just took a look at them casually."

Qin Junyu chuckled.

Xin Jieyu thought: It’s over.

But Qin Junyu's reaction was... happy? Relieved? Xin Jieyu suspected that she had seen it wrong.

"Okay, reading more is a good thing." Qin Junyu rubbed Qin Wenyuan's head, "If you have any books you want to read in the future, just go to the library to find them. If anyone dares to stop you, just say that I allow it!"

Qin Wenyuan was overjoyed and kowtowed, "Thank you, my brother!"

Qin Junyu called Lin Shoude without saying a word and asked him to take Qin Wenyuan to the library to move the books.

The two figures, one tall and one short, left the Yangxin Palace with ease, but Concubine Xin was frightened and broke out in a cold sweat.

The two of them sat a few seats apart, and Concubine Xin felt very uncomfortable.

"emperor……"

"Xin Jieyu." Qin Junyu guessed what she was going to say and interrupted her, "I have something to discuss with you."

Concubine Xin's back stiffened, "Your Majesty...you can speak freely."

"I want to bring Yuan'er to live in the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests, and then ask my teacher to teach him."

"Yuan'er is smart and clever. If he is carved well, he will definitely be a rare piece of jade."

Qin Junyu's teachers were the "Three Masters" - the Prince's Grand Tutor, the Prince's Junior Preceptor, and the Prince's Grand Tutor.

The three teachers had only one responsibility - to teach the prince. The prince's master taught him literature, the prince's tutor taught him martial arts, and the prince's bodyguard protected him. Usually only the prince could receive the three teachers' personal instruction. Since Qin Junyu moved into the East Palace, he had been learning all kinds of knowledge under the guidance of the three teachers.

Concubine Xin had a bold idea in her mind. Would Qin Junyu train Yuan'er to be the future crown prince?

This idea was quickly rejected. King Qin had only been on the throne for more than a month, and even the coronation ceremony had not been held. How could he train a new heir?

Even if he wants to be trained, it has to be his own son. How could it be his younger brother's turn?

Xin Jieyu never believed in pie in the sky. For the sake of her son, she bit the bullet and said, "It's not appropriate to do this. I'm afraid it will cause dissatisfaction among many ministers."

Qin Junyu took a sip of tea and said in a nonchalant tone, "What's wrong with that? I have a good relationship with my fifth brother. I will move him to a side hall of the Qinian Palace and ask a teacher to teach him his lessons."

He asked again, "What's wrong?"

Xin Jieyu was speechless. Of course he could do that. Who dared to question the emperor's decision? But Yuan'er was only a thirteen-year-old child, and she was helpless. If something really happened, she would have no one to turn to for help.

"Since Concubine Xin doesn't say anything, I will take it that you agree." Qin Junyu's voice floated faintly into his ears.

Xin Jieyu opened her mouth hurriedly, but when the words came to her lips, she couldn't ask.

Qin Junyu: "Xin Jieyu, you can ask any questions you have."

"What is the purpose of the emperor doing this?" Concubine Xin's throat became stiff.

Qin Junyu said in a relaxed tone: "Isn't it obvious enough? Train an heir. If I die unexpectedly one day, someone will have to inherit the throne."

"The late emperor had four sons. The second brother was not interested in the government, and the fourth brother was unable to shoulder the responsibility. Only the fifth brother had talent and ambition."

Concubine Xin was puzzled. "The emperor is young and energetic. It won't be long before he has his own children. Is he still worried about not having an heir?"

Qin Junyu did not answer this question.

The conversation between the two ended here, but Qin Junyu did not give her the chance to choose. As soon as the person left, he immediately sent someone to the East Palace to invite the Third Master to come out, and then ordered people to clean the side hall and prepare to take Qin Wenyuan over.

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Nian Susu moved into Zhongling Palace and lived there for a few days. She had adapted quite well to the place, except for the fact that it was too empty and not very popular, she was very satisfied with everything else.

Zhihua, as a first-class palace maid by her side, was equivalent to a female official in Zhongling Palace. She had her own little room and no longer had to squeeze on a large bunk bed with others.

Jingzhe was promoted to a first-class guard, with a token hung on his waist. He had to patrol every day to show his diligence.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs sent a group of new people the day before yesterday and asked Nian Susu to pick a few to stay and serve. She did not pick any because she did not know if there would be any spies mixed in among them. It would be more reassuring for her to choose the people to serve her closely.

Nian Susu gave this task to Jingzhe and Zhihua, asking them to look around the palace and bring back anyone they liked. After all, she was the queen now and had the right to choose a few people.

The two of them were busy, and Nian Su Su was hardly seen for the entire day, which made it even more boring.

That night, after Qin Junyu finished his work, he came out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation and walked towards the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests. The guard of honor followed closely behind him, and Lin Shoude walked up to him, holding a lantern.

He looked at the pavilions and towers lost in the darkness and suddenly remembered something.

"Lin Shoude."

"Hey! I'm here." Lin Shoude was thinking about something and was startled when he was suddenly called.

"Have the Queen's chambers been arranged?"

Lin Shoude slapped his head and said, "Oh my!" He was filled with regret: "Look at my poor memory. I had arranged everything three days ago. At that time, the emperor was discussing matters with the adults, so I put the matter aside and thought I would report it later. I didn't expect to forget it!"