The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

"Well, lock him up in the dungeon first and keep a close eye on him!"

Chu Musheng said lightly.

"Yes."

Eunuch Pan bowed and left.

After reviewing the memorial, Chu Musheng took Sheng Wu to the Empress Dowager's Changxin Palace.

In Changxin Palace, the young emperor and the young prince Chu Mingxuan were playing a game of pitching pots.

The Empress Dowager looked on with a smile.

The seven-year-old emperor was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and staring at the pot in front of him with a serious look on his face.

The two-year-old little prince Chu Mingxuan was wearing a blue brocade robe, his little face flushed with excitement.

When Chu Musheng walked into the palace, the servants around the Empress Dowager hurriedly saluted.

"No gift."

Chu Musheng waved his hand and walked towards the Empress Dowager with a smile.

"Sheng'er is here, come and sit down."

The Empress Dowager said lovingly.

Chu Musheng sat down next to the Empress Dowager and his eyes fell on the two children.

"It's such a joy to play."

The little emperor turned around and said with a smile:

"Uncle, come and play pitching pot with us."

Chu Musheng raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Okay, the emperor's uncle will play with you two for a while."

Chu Musheng stood up, walked to the two children and spoke gently.

"Come, let me show you how."

He first picked up an arrow, turned sideways towards the pot, and squinted his eyes.

"When throwing the arrow into a pot, you should stand straight, keep your eyes on the mouth of the pot, keep your arms steady, and then throw the arrow with appropriate force."

After saying that, he threw the arrow lightly, and it landed steadily in the pot.

The little emperor and the little prince clapped their hands excitedly.

"Jing'er, come and try it."

Chu Musheng handed the arrow to the little emperor.

The little emperor imitated Chu Musheng's posture, holding the arrow tightly and staring at the mouth of the pot.

But when he threw the arrow, it fell before it could reach the mouth of the pot.

He looked at his uncle with some frustration.

Chu Musheng touched his head.

"Don't be discouraged, you'll get the hang of it after a few tries."

Then, he patiently guided the young master Chu Mingxuan.

Although the young master was young, he was able to cast the ball quite well under Chu Musheng's instruction.

After playing for a while, the little emperor said he was tired and wanted to go back to the Yangxin Palace to rest.

Chu Musheng nodded and ordered the attendants around the little emperor to carefully escort the little emperor back.

When the young prince Chu Mingxuan saw that the little emperor had left, he lost interest in playing the game of pitching pots and started to ask for snacks.

The Empress Dowager asked Rong Mama and others to take the young master to a side hall for some snacks.

At this time, only Chu Musheng and the Empress Dowager were left in the palace.

The Empress Dowager looked slightly solemn and said:

"Sheng'er, Jing'er is always so weak, and needs to drink the warming and nourishing Chinese medicine prescribed by the imperial physician every day.

I am always worried. After all, this child is still young, and he will bear the heavy burden of the country in the future..."

Chu Musheng frowned slightly.

"Don't worry too much, mother. I will instruct the Imperial Hospital to do its utmost to nurse the young emperor back to health.

I will also pay more attention to the situation in the court and will not let the country suffer any loss."

The Empress Dowager sighed softly.

"Sheng'er, I've always been at ease with your work.

But the emperor hasn't attended the morning court for a long time, I asked the imperial physician.

It is said that Jing'er has a weak constitution and it is not easy for her to get up early, otherwise she will easily catch a cold.

But matters in the court were of vital importance, and every time the court was in session, the dragon throne was empty.

The civil and military officials in the court are bound to be dissatisfied, and this is not a long-term solution."

The Empress Dowager frowned and said worriedly.

Chu Musheng bowed slightly and responded solemnly:

"Mother, I understand your concerns. Jing'er is weak and needs to be nursed back to health. There's nothing serious happening at court right now, so there's no need for you to worry."

The Empress Dowager's expression eased slightly.

"That's good. I have asked the palace servants to keep an eye on the emperor's health and not to take it lightly.

As for those ministers in the court, there will inevitably be some gossip, and you must deal with it appropriately."

Chu Musheng nodded in response.

"Don't worry, mother. I will be careful and cautious."

The Empress Dowager nodded and a smile appeared on her face again.

"As for Xuan'er, I think he is smart and cute. Although he is young, he is in good health.

Nanny Wang said that you took good care of Xuan'er after he was born and he never got sick. You need to teach Sheng'er well in the future as well."

At this time, the young master came back surrounded by Rong Mama and others.

He asked in a baby voice.

"Dad, are you done? Let's go find Mom..."

The Empress Dowager smiled and wiped the young master's hands with a handkerchief.

"Look how thoughtful this child is. He still cares about his mother."

A gentle smile appeared on Chu Musheng's face, and he held the young master in his arms.

"Xuan'er, didn't I teach you to call them father and mother? You need to change your words."

The young master blinked and nodded obediently.

"Father."

The Empress Dowager looked at the father and son with eyes full of love.

"Sheng'er, Xuan'er is very intelligent. We must let him learn more about governing a country so that he can contribute to the court in the future."

Chu Musheng looked at the Empress Dowager with a smile and said softly.

"Mother, I understand. It's getting late. We will leave the palace now."

The Empress Dowager nodded.

"Okay, go ahead. I'm tired too."

Chu Musheng held the young master in his arms, bowed and took his leave, then walked out of the palace.

Along the way, the young master put his arms around Chu Musheng's neck and asked curiously.

"Father, what is the way to govern a country?"

Chu Musheng explained patiently.

“The way to govern a country is to make our country better and enable all people to live a happy life.”

The young master nodded, not quite understanding.

"Then I must study hard."

Chu Musheng kissed him on the little face.

"Well, father will teach you."

After leaving the harem, Sheng Wu came to greet him.

"Your Highness, the princess has returned home. An Jiu said they are preparing delicious food. We will have a feast tonight."

Chu Musheng smiled slightly.

"Then let's go back home quickly and don't keep them waiting."

The young master clapped his hands excitedly in Chu Musheng's arms.

“Great, there’s something delicious!”

When I returned to the palace and just entered the gate, I heard laughter.

"My Lord, Xuan'er, you are finally back!"

Xu Keke came forward and took the young master from Chu Musheng.

"Aunt Xie sent some seafood from the merchant ship to our house today. I hope everyone can enjoy a feast."

Chu Musheng smiled.

"That's great. I also want to try this rare seafood."

Everyone walked towards the restaurant, talking and laughing.

The kitchen maids in the mansion prepared two tables and invited Chief Steward Yao, Nanny Wang, Anxiang, Dingdang, Shengwu, Shenger, Shengsan, Imperial Physician Zhang and others to come.

The table was filled with a wide variety of seafood delicacies, and the aroma was fragrant.

The young master broke free from Xu Ke's arms, climbed onto the chair, stared at the delicacies, and muttered to himself.

"It smells so good, Xuan'er wants to eat it."

Everyone sat down. Chu Musheng took a bite first, then fed the young master a mouthful of peeled shrimp.

He nodded in approval.

"It tastes delicious. My aunt is thoughtful."

Xu Ke said with a smile.

"Yes, my aunt also said that next time she finds any rare items, she will send them to us."