After rebirth, the yandere enemy pinches the waist and pets

Emperor Xingwen frowned, looking as if he disagreed, but he did not go into it any further. Instead, he laughed out loud again.

He raised his hand and pointed at Gong Yulinxu, while looking in the direction of the crown prince Gong Yulan, and warned him in a sincere tone: "When you are not busy on weekdays, teach your third brother more. It is unacceptable for the royal children to be timid and fail!"

Gong Yulan, upon hearing that his father had called out his name, quickly stood up, smiled elegantly and shyly, and bowed as he replied, "Third brother is indeed very diligent and hardworking; he is just a little too modest."

Gong Yulan, who had been drinking, had raised eyebrows, bright eyes, and a slightly flushed face, giving people the feeling of a gentle and elegant gentleman.

Emperor Xingwen looked at Gong Yulan with a face full of kindness and doting. "Recently, the Crown Prince's tutor has often mentioned to me that the Crown Prince's academic progress is improving, and he has also developed his own ideas and achievements. After the New Year, you can pay more attention to the affairs of the court and gain experience as soon as possible to serve and accumulate experience for your future position as regent. I think this is a good idea. What do you think, Crown Prince? Are there any places in the six ministries you'd like to go? Although it's still early for the New Year, if you have a place in mind, please let me know so that I can make arrangements in time. The Crown Prince has grown up, and it's time for you to share my worries and concerns about state affairs."

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers and other guests in Yongning Palace exchanged glances without saying a word.

I’m afraid... the world is going to change!

Gong Yulan was stunned for a moment before reacting. He hurriedly bowed again, deeply appreciative, "Your Majesty and Grand Tutor, thank you for your compliments. I still have many shortcomings in my studies and need to improve. If I were to rush into training at this time, I fear I cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility."

"Can't shoulder the responsibility?" Emperor Xingwen scoffed softly and gently consoled Gong Yulan, "Who is born knowing how to shoulder responsibilities? Isn't it enough to learn slowly? You are the Crown Prince, and sooner or later you will have to shoulder this heavy burden. Furthermore, your talent is well known, so there's no need to be so modest."

I don't know what Gong Yulan was planning. I just saw that he looked uneasy. When he was hesitating about how to answer, a female official and a young palace maid walked into the hall from outside.

The two walked all the way to the center and bowed to Emperor Xingwen, who sat on the main throne. The female official then said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I, under the order of the Empress, present the drinking game poems composed by the ladies of the harem to your Majesty for your review and appreciation."

"Oh, really? Bring them all over quickly!"

Emperor Xingwen waved to the female official and asked her to hand over the poems written by the ladies.

There were two large piles of white rice paper with words written on it, dozens of sheets in total. It was naturally impossible for Emperor Xingwen to read them all.

So, Emperor Xingwen asked the female official: "Can we select the top three?"

"Of course they have been selected." The female official picked up the top three sheets of rice paper, which were stacked on top of each other, and handed them to Emperor Xingwen with both hands. "These are the poems of the top three ladies from each family at today's palace banquet."

Emperor Xingwen took the three pieces of marked rice paper with great interest, spread them side by side on the table in front of him, and read three or five lines at a glance.

After reading it, Emperor Xingwen did not rush to express his opinion. Instead, he turned to look at Wang Mingchan, the Prince's Tutor, who was sitting to his right and below him. With a smile on his face, he asked jokingly, "Prince's Tutor, guess whether any of your daughter's works are among the top three?"