The Crybaby Prince is Reborn, Where is the Prince Going?

Everyone in the Fengtian Hall had their own thoughts, only Emperor Xuan and Xiao Yulin, the grandfather and grandson, were talking.

Emperor Xuan would examine Xiao Yulin's schoolwork from time to time, covering the Four Books and Five Classics, national theories and historical policies, and even knowledge of agriculture, industry and commerce.

If Xiao Yulin could answer the questions, he would be rewarded one after another.

Jinyou sat in the corner, bored and daydreaming.

He was the only one in the hall who shouldn't be here but he had nowhere else to go. Thinking of this, he looked at Emperor Xuan and the others and finally saw something.

It turns out that Xiao Yunzhen is not here!

The seven of them were acting out a happy scene of loving father and filial son, with three generations living under the same roof, but they didn't mention Xiao Yunzhen at all.

Why isn’t the baby considered the Xiao family’s prince?

Jin You straightened his robe and wanted to stand up to ask Emperor Xuan about this matter, but before he could open his mouth, he heard a calm male voice.

"Father, I haven't seen my sixth brother since he was born. I wonder what he's like. Is he as cute as Lin'er when he was little?"

The person who spoke turned out to be the taciturn eldest prince Xiao Mingcheng.

Xiao Mingcheng's sudden words made everyone in the hall silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Everyone had different thoughts, but Emperor Xuan was the only one who felt touched. His eldest son was finally willing to talk to him. Even if it was for others, it was still to talk to him, right?

Ever since Xiao Yutiao disappeared, the eldest prince had never spoken to Emperor Xuan again, and would not say a word except about government affairs. Later, after the eldest prince withdrew from the court and asked for Xiao Yulin to be named the crown prince, the father and son did not see each other anymore, and did not say a word to each other.

How could Emperor Xuan not be touched when the eldest prince took the initiative to talk to him?

Emperor Xuan excitedly covered his face with his sleeves and secretly wiped away his tears. The true emotions he revealed at this moment seemed to have returned to the time when they were still father and son, rather than a stiff relationship between monarch and subject.

"Well, since Cheng'er wants to see Zhen'er... someone quickly go and bring the Sixth Prince here!"

The eunuchs moved swiftly, their orders flowing from top to bottom. No sooner had they given an order than they were carried out. Less than two quarters of an hour later, the Sixth Prince, Xiao Yunzhen, was carried to him, a bewildered man, without a nanny following him.

"Why are you calling me here? You have a family of seven, eight, nine people, three generations living together. What am I, an outsider, doing here?"

Xiao Yunzhen was full of dissatisfaction. While complaining, he turned his head and looked around the hall, and then he saw Jinyou sitting in the corner.

[Ah! Jinyou is here too? What is Jinyou doing here? Do they look so happy?]

Jinyou could hear it, but he didn't look up to respond to Xiao Yunzhen's gaze. There was nothing he could do, there were so many people around and it was all too easy for him to hear.

"Zhen'er is here! Hurry and bring the Sixth Prince to the First Prince!"

At this moment, Emperor Xuan was like an old father who was worried about his sons. He tried his best to meet all his sons' demands in order to maintain their fragile father-son relationship.

[? Give it to the eldest prince. Is that the eldest prince I'm thinking of?]

Xiao Yunzhen lost his confidence. It was obvious that his eldest brother never left the house, let alone offered to hug him.

[Besides, my eldest brother didn't attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in my previous life? How could the sun rise from the west? Ah! Could it be that because I was reborn, the course of events has changed?]

He Jinyou lowered his head, pondering Xiao Yunzhen's thoughts. But no matter how his past life went, or how his present life was headed, he couldn't be trapped by what Xiao Yunzhen called his "past life."

What if? What if Xiao Yunzhen was lying to him?

Jinyou had to be on guard, even if this person was the one He Qianzhao had chosen as his lord.

It wasn't until Xiao Yunzhen was placed in the eldest prince's arms that the eldest prince's dull voice rang out again: "This child is somewhat similar to his father."

Only then did Xiao Yunzhen truly confirm that his elder brother, the eternal otaku, had actually left the palace!!!

[Why did the eldest brother leave the palace? Did he forgive my father? Or did he never know the truth about Xiao Yutiao's disappearance?]

A hint of shock gradually rose on Jinyou's face. He suppressed the shock and slowly looked up at the eldest prince.

This one look was not a big deal, as the eldest prince's already gloomy face seemed even gloomier, and the veins on his forehead were clearly visible.

[What's wrong? Doesn't Big Brother like me? Why are you annoying me to this extent?]

An absurd and ridiculous guess arose in Jinyou's mind, and he watched the eldest prince's every move closely.

As soon as Xiao Yunzhen finished speaking, he saw the eldest prince force a stiff smile on his face that was uglier than crying.

He also praised Xiao Yunzhen: "Sixth brother is really smart and intelligent. Look at this smart and clever appearance. It makes people happy just by looking at him."

Jin You's expression changed but he suppressed it, trying not to let anyone notice his change. Fortunately, he was sitting in a corner, and everyone's attention was drawn to the eldest prince, so no one noticed him at this time.

[Eh? Big Brother actually understands me? Why didn't I realize this before? Big Brother is such a great person!]

Jin You now began to resent Xiao Yunzhen for not being able to hear his inner voice in such a critical moment. The eldest prince was obviously the second person who could hear Xiao Yunzhen's inner voice. "You better stop talking about it. Besides, the family fortune has been handed over to him."

Xiao Mingcheng was also a little at a loss. He had never thought that one day he would be able to hear his sixth brother's inner voice. The little baby's voice was obviously inconsistent with his age.

And how did he know that Tiaotiao’s disappearance was planned by his father?

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have suspected his father, but how could his sixth brother, a baby, know about it?

Fortunately, the eldest prince's thoughts had not yet formed when he was interrupted by Emperor Xuan's laughter.

"Hahahahahaha, I'm so happy to see you brothers so harmonious. Even if I go down and have a drink with the King of Hell right now, I'll be happy too!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall stood up and knelt on the ground, shouting: "May our father (the emperor, our grandfather) live as long as the heavens. Long live him!"

Emperor Xuan waved his hand nonchalantly, "Get up. At my age, I can see the end of my life at a glance, but you are different. My sons are both wise and brave. In the future, they will surely inherit my will and make the world peaceful and prosperous!"

“…” Jinyou was silent. Smart and brave? Crazy!

After Emperor Xuan finished speaking, several princes suddenly felt uneasy.

The Second Prince, Xiao Mingyi, glanced at the First Prince and then the Third Prince before taking a step forward and saying, "Father's contributions to the people will be praised for eternity. I cannot wait to see you even a fraction of what you have done. I only wish to follow in your footsteps and make a contribution to the world."

Xiao Mingyi made no secret of his ambition, and Emperor Xuan's face immediately turned cold as soon as he opened his mouth.

He was not following in the footsteps of Emperor Xuan. I'm afraid Sima Qian's intention was known to everyone, and he couldn't wait to get this position, right?

Emperor Xuan was about to explode when the eldest prince interrupted him.

"Second brother, you are thoughtful. Father has devoted all his energy to the affairs of state. As his subjects, we should follow in his footsteps and do our duty, helping him overcome his worries and difficulties. However, today is Mid-Autumn Festival, and it's a rare occasion for the family to gather together. So, we don't need to move government affairs to Fengtian Hall to discuss them, right? Second and third brothers, what do you think?"

The eldest prince's words were beautifully spoken, which not only saved the second prince from danger, but also made Emperor Xuan calm down invisibly.

Xiao Yunzhen secretly praised Xiao Mingcheng.

[The eldest brother truly understood Father the most, and his political acumen was the best among the brothers. It was a shame that he resented Father over Tiao Tiao, and his resentment grew into a disease. He passed away before he could even see Tiao Tiao's return... What a pity! If he had waited a little longer, he could have seen Tiao Tiao...]