Chapter 77 Problem Solving

The servants of Qingfeng House saw the Crown Prince walking in front of the Crown Princess with a serious face and entering the inner room. After washing up, the Crown Prince dismissed everyone, including the servants who were originally required to keep watch.

When He Zhu also retreated, he, who always had a good hearing, seemed to hear the coquettish voice of his master, but the next moment it seemed that the other party also realized that the servants had not gone far, and the sound gradually became smaller until He Zhu walked away and could no longer hear it.

He Zhu entered his temporary residence in the main courtyard in a daze, still wondering what he had just heard. Was that the Crown Prince's voice? Yes, he had served him for more than ten years, how could he have heard it wrong? Besides, who else could be with the Crown Princess at this time except the master?

But, this change in my master is too great! How could he make such a contrived sound and use such a tone? I wonder if I can ever look my solemn and majestic master in the face again!

Inside, Yinreng didn't care what He Zhu thought. He just wanted to know how he would answer Hongye's question tomorrow. This was a matter of great importance to his father's dignity. Thinking back to the time when the Emperor could answer any question he had, he had such respect for him. Although the Emperor's actions later were unspeakable, who could deny that he was a qualified father in those first ten years?

Yinreng: "My dear, please tell me quickly. I really don't know the answer to Hongye's question. How should I answer him tomorrow?"

Seeing Buer and Hanxiao sitting at the table leisurely with a cup of tea, Yinreng continued to approach them: "Qingqing, you have the answer, right? Please help your husband quickly, this time your husband is really helpless."

Bull and raised an eyebrow: "Then please agree to one condition of mine. If you agree, I will tell you the answer immediately without any delay!"

When Yinreng saw Buerhe like this and combined it with his own recent behavior, how could he not know what Buerhe wanted?

Is it shameful to be a vegetarian?

Forget it, at worst I can just endure it. I absolutely cannot afford to lose face. If I lose face this time, it will be difficult to get it back in the future.

Yinreng made up his mind: "I accept it."

Bullhe smiled and said, "Really? No compulsion?"

Yinreng: "A man of honor, once he has spoken, cannot take it back."

Buerhe: "Okay, then you should drink more bitter melon soup in the next half month. I think you need to be pure and abstain from desire for a while."

Whether he drank bitter melon soup or not was not important. What was important was that the prince's face had turned the color of bitter melon. Back in the Forbidden City, the weather was too hot, so it was understandable that Burhe was impatient with his approach. But now that he was in the garden, the temperature was not as high. Why did his own princess always reject his approach?

This man who has started having sex is at the age of full vigor and vitality. How many of them can resist in front of their beautiful wife?

It wasn't that Buerhe didn't want Yinreng to get close to her. If it were winter, she would have just run into his arms without Yinreng taking the initiative. But now it was summer, the sweltering heat. Wouldn't it be asking for trouble for the two of them to sleep together at night?

Anyway, she couldn't stand it. If the bed wasn't so big and the prince really didn't want to rest in the front yard, she would have wanted to drive him out and enjoy the big bed alone.

The terms had already been signed, and Buerhe didn't keep the secret any longer. He spoke directly, "I'm being too picky. Why do you have to research this problem yourself? Can't you just tell Hongye how to find the answer? It's better to teach a man to fish than to give him fish. Professional matters still need professionals to do. I remember that the Imperial Observatory of the Qing Dynasty was not very powerful. Hongye's questions are all basic problems for them. And those foreign missionaries seem to have some good things in their hands. They have traveled farther than I thought. I might as well collect some when the time comes."

Buerhe's words made Yinreng's originally confused mind instantly clear up. Yes, he didn't need to know everything. What a monarch needed was to know how to use people instead of himself. He didn't have the answer, so he might as well find the answer. What was the difference between his appearance tonight and that of the master in the Shangshufang?

Besides, Hongye was simply interested in this question and wanted to find an answer, not solely devoted to astronomy. He was still so young, so wasn't it normal for him to be curious about these things? Wouldn't it be enough for me to find the answer and then guide him down the right path?

After figuring it out, Yinreng relaxed immediately. After being no longer troubled, Yinreng felt sleepy coming on. The two did not discuss much, but went into the tent together to meet Zhou Gong.

On the second day, Yinreng took some time to visit the Imperial Observatory. After explaining his purpose, the director of the Imperial Observatory came over personally and explained it to Yinreng. After getting a clear answer, Yinreng said goodbye to the director and went to the Shangshufang.

I had an appointment to apologize to my master today, so I couldn't put it off. When Yinreng arrived, Hongye was still listening attentively in class. After finding out that the class would end in a quarter of an hour, Yinreng didn't disturb the others, but quietly stayed behind the window and watched the class proceed.

After watching for a while, Yinreng saw something. Jingyi had a good relationship with the princes' study companions in class, but the teachers in the Shangshufang would subconsciously ignore her, even though her intelligence far exceeded her peers. However, Yinreng also saw that Hongye was very protective of Jingyi, and the younger brothers in the Shangshufang also loved this eldest niece. Coupled with Jingyi's tenacious character since childhood, he thought this matter would soon no longer be a problem.

As for Hongye, it can be said that he is like a fish in water in the Shangshufang. From the frequent questions and praises from the masters, one can clearly feel the masters' love for him.

Yinreng nodded. Hongye was indeed intelligent, so he should guide him better in today's affairs. He would inherit his position in the future, and he must not learn from the Emperor Qi Zhu Youjian who did not do his job as an emperor and insisted on becoming a master carpenter.

A quarter of an hour later, the morning classes were completely over. Usually at this time, the princes and grandchildren should have lunch and rest for half an hour before starting the afternoon classes.

However, because Hongye and Jingyi are still young, their hands can't even hold a brush firmly, let alone draw a bow or lift a whip, so the afternoon classes for the two little guys are mainly based on theoretical learning.

As soon as Hongye went out, he saw Yinreng. Before he could go forward, the princes' companions in the Shangshufang came over to pay their respects.

"Your humble servant pays respects to His Majesty the Crown Prince. May His Majesty be blessed with good fortune."

Yinreng: "No thanks. You should be hungry after a whole morning. There's no need to waste time here. Let's go eat!"

Then he waved to Jingyi, who was looking at him eagerly, and said, "My dear eldest daughter, I will take Hongye to the Imperial Medical Bureau in a while. I have asked for leave for your afternoon classes. Now let He Zhu take you back to the courtyard. Can you go back and accompany your mother first?"

Jingyi ran to Yinreng, hugged his calf, and blinked her eyes: "Father, we already have the answer, right? Jingyi also wants to know. Whatever you want to do, can Jingyi go with you? Jingyi promises to be a good boy and do whatever Father asks. I won't disturb Father and brother at all."

While Yinreng was still thinking, Hongye pleaded, "Father, please take my sister with you. Even if you don't tell me now, my son will tell me tonight."

Knowing that what Hongye said was true, that the twins had a very good relationship and had basically no secrets, Yinreng nodded in agreement. Then he turned and strode towards the Imperial Medical Bureau, with Hongye and Jingyi following behind him, and at the end was He Zhu bringing an apology.

At this time, the Imperial Medical Bureau was still as quiet as usual. This was where the imperial physicians worked daily. Apart from taking pulses and treating patients, and grinding medicinal materials, the imperial physicians were basically immersed in the study of medical books.

Yesterday, a fainted master was sent over from the Shangshufang. It caused a small commotion at first, but when an imperial physician on duty took his pulse and found out that there was nothing wrong, just that his brain was overloaded with red temperature, the commotion disappeared instantly.

A bed was reserved for the master and a medicine boy was found to look after him. The imperial doctors then got busy and forgot about the matter.

So when Yinreng and his two sons came into the Imperial Medical Bureau, the doctors on duty were all stunned. Usually, the masters could just call the imperial physicians directly when they had any problems. When did they need to come to the Imperial Medical Bureau?

The doubt did not last long, and Yinreng and his party followed the eunuch's guidance to the room where the master was. At this time, Master Shen had already woken up, but because he was still a little dizzy in the morning, he thought about returning to the Shangshufang to report after the afternoon.

Who would have thought that as soon as I opened the door I would see the prince and his family!

Yinreng: "Well, is Master Shen doing well?"

Awakened by this, Master Shen hurriedly paid his respects: "Your humble servant pays respects to the Crown Prince, to Prince Hongye, and to Princess Jingyi."

Yinreng gestured to Hongye, who quickly stepped forward and helped Master Shen up with both hands: "Master, please stand up quickly. Father and I are here mainly to visit you. Is you feeling better now?"

Master Shen: "I'm sorry to have worried the Crown Prince and the prince. I'm fine now and will be back to the Shangshufang this afternoon."

After saying this, he stepped aside and respectfully invited the prince and his entourage into the house. The eunuch who had followed him had already prepared tea and then swiftly left the house, standing outside the door to guard the room.

Yinreng gestured for Master Shen to take a seat. "Master Shen, please don't be polite. You are Hongye's master, and this matter is caused by Hongye. If you still feel unwell, you must not delay. If you are worried about your duties, I can go to the Emperor in person. I can grant you leave."

Master Shen's face flushed. "Your Highness, I am truly fine now. Besides, Prince Hongye cannot be blamed for what happened yesterday. I was overthinking it at the time and couldn't process it for a while. Now that I think about it, I fainted in front of Prince Hongye. I think I must have frightened him. Logically, I should apologize to him."

He was about to stand up and salute Hongye when the prince gave him a look. He Zhu hurried forward and Hongye quickly realized, "Master Shen, what do you mean? Hongye knew about this later. The Shangshufang doesn't teach astronomy, and it was Hongye who forced him to do it. It's Hongye's fault, how can you blame me? I should be the one to apologize to you. Please don't blame me for my recklessness yesterday."

After saying this, Hongye bowed to Master Shen with a serious expression and a sincere attitude.

Master Shen was impressed by Hongye's attitude and followed suit. He also bowed and said, "I would also like to apologize to you, my brother. As a teacher, I am ashamed that I cannot help my students solve their doubts."

Hongye shook his head. "Masters often say that if three people walk together, there must be one who can be my teacher. They also often say that there are different levels of understanding and different specializations in different fields. Master is already a great scholar. It's just that Hongye's problem is not in literature. What does this have to do with Master?"

Seeing that the two were about to start a new round of arguments, Yinreng had to interrupt: "Alright, since you both think you are wrong in this matter, then we can put our apologies to each other and let this matter rest here. However, Master Shen, your trouble yesterday was indeed caused by my son, so please accept this apology as a token of my appreciation as your father."

Seeing Yinreng's serious expression, Master Shen realized something. He didn't say anything more, but accepted the apology with a smile and sent the father and son out of the Imperial Medical Bureau.

As soon as they left the Imperial Medical Bureau, Wei Zhu appeared in front of the father and his two sons: "My Lord Crown Prince, Prince Hongye, Princess Jingyi, the Emperor invites you."

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