kvmb Chapter 304 Diaphragm Response
Chapter 304 Diaphragm Response
When the emperor saw that Hongzhan was very polite, he nodded secretly in his heart, thinking that Concubine Shu had taught her child very well.
He just thought of what Prince Guo and Huanbi had said just now, so he asked casually.
"Hongzhan, why are you here in the Yangxin Palace?"
"Your Majesty, I heard you were ill and was worried, so I came to visit you."
Hongzhan told the truth, his mother said that relationships between people depend on management, and the same is true for the relationship between father and son.
Especially since he was born in an imperial family, as the oldest prince in the palace, he really needs to maintain the father-son relationship with his father.
The emperor didn't get the answer he wanted, so he continued to ask.
"But your mother asked you to come? Where is she?"
Hongzhan turned his words over in his mind and replied with a smile.
"Father Your Majesty, it was actually me who wanted to bring my younger siblings to visit you. But Mother said you like quiet and your siblings are still young, so she was afraid of disturbing you. In the end, she couldn't persuade me and agreed to let me come to visit you."
It seems that my mother was right, the emperor is very suspicious.
Hongzhan's heart sank. The emperor thought that his mother was using his son to win favor.
When Prince Guo saw that Hongzhan had answered perfectly at such a young age, he smiled and praised him.
"Royal brother, Hongzhan is a filial child. You are indeed a good parent."
His words were full of envy, which brought a smile to the emperor's face.
He brought up the old matter with a smile.
"Seventeenth brother, if you had married a wife early, you wouldn't have to envy me."
"Brother Emperor, I have been waiting for a true lover for many years. Unfortunately..."
As Prince Guo spoke, his eyes swept over Huanbi.
"When I find my sweetheart in the future, I will definitely ask you, my royal brother, to come and check on me."
Hongzhan, who was standing, took out two plates of osmanthus cake from the food box and placed one in front of the emperor and Prince Guo.
The emperor picked up a piece and put it in his mouth. After chewing it twice, his eyes lit up.
He finally got to eat the snacks that he liked.
Concubine Shu is still so considerate!
The emperor pointed at the small cloak on Hongzhan with his free hand, and Xiaodongzi quickly took off the cloak and put it aside.
There were floor dragons and fire walls in the main hall, and several charcoal braziers in the corners. The temperature was quite high, and Hongzhan's face turned red soon after he came in.
"Thank you, Father, for your concern."
"You little brat, you're sweating from the heat and you don't even say a word."
The emperor clapped his hands, stood up and put him on the couch.
"Would you like a cup of tea?"
As he spoke, he handed the teacup that Huanbi had just presented to Hongzhan's mouth.
Hongzhan took it with both hands, took a look at the green tea, and gave advice like a little adult.
"Father, I heard in a book that tea is also known as the Nightless Marquis, and that it is used to invigorate the mind and prevent people from sleeping at night."
"You are still ill, so use less."
"Oh? Which book did Hongzhan hear this from? What did it say?"
The emperor knew that Hongzhan loved reading, but due to his age, Concubine Shu was afraid that he would hurt his eyes, so she assigned two literate young eunuchs to take turns reading to him.
Hongzhan replied in a loud voice.
"Replying to the Emperor, in the "Records of Natural History" written by Zhang Hua of the Western Jin Dynasty, it is said that drinking real tea can make people sleep less, so tea is called the "Marquis of Never-Sleeping" to praise its benefits."
Upon hearing this, Prince Guo's eyes flashed and he responded gently.
"Hongzhan, come and tell Uncle Seventeen what other names are there for tea?"
Encouraged by the emperor, Hongzhan answered clearly.
"Uncle Seventeen, tea can also be called Ming, Cha, Shi, Jia, Qingyou, Bixia, Yunhua, Xianya, Ruicaokui, Yuganshi, Kukoushi, Yuzhua, Jisufu, Chaqi, and Queshe, etc."
"Uncle Seventeen, I wonder if there are any omissions in what Hongzhan said?"
He looked straight at Prince Guo with his bright eyes.
Not long after they met, he found that his uncle Seventeen was not very friendly to him.
Prince Guo smiled and shook his head. "Hongzhan, even if your Seventeenth Uncle racked his brains, he might not be able to explain it as clearly as you do."
"Royal brother, Hongzhan is truly remarkable."
"Seventeenth brother, Hongzhan is still young and cannot handle praise."
Although the emperor said this, he honestly held his son on his lap and sat him down.
Huanbi, who was holding the tray, was so angry that her teeth were almost broken.
She had only heard of two or three of the nicknames of these teas, and had wanted to show off in front of the emperor, but unexpectedly, the Sixth Prince got there first.
Huanbi felt that this dead kid Hongzhan was just here to annoy people.
Not wanting to be overshadowed, she quickly offered him a plate of lotus cakes from the tray.
"Your Majesty, this is the lotus cake sent by the pastry bureau. Please enjoy it."
"The lotus pastry is really good, Seventeenth Brother, you should try it."
While greeting people, the emperor took a whole piece and placed it in Hongzhan's hand.
Hongzhan took a light bite of the temptingly colored lotus pastry. The crust was crispy and the filling was sweet, which suited his taste very well.
However, this lotus pastry has a very obvious disadvantage, which is that it is too dry and eating too much can easily cause sore throat.
"Father Emperor, my mother also asked me to bring you a jar of osmanthus honey. Could you please give me a cup of honey water?"
Hongzhan wanted to eat another one, so he set his eyes on the gift that was about to be given away.
When the emperor heard that An Lingrong still missed him, he immediately gave orders.
"Xiao Dongzi, go get a pot of boiling water and bring two teacups."
"Slave, go right away."
Xiao Dongzi was not slow. He came back with the pot in his hand after Hongzhan had only eaten half of his second lotus pastry.
The emperor made a cup of honey water for him and Hongzhan respectively. The father and son couldn't wait to pick up the teacups without waiting for the temperature to drop.
The osmanthus honey water in Yongshou Palace is also a unique delicacy, and even the teahouse staff can’t compare to it.
After taking a few sips of hot honey water, the emperor felt a lot more relaxed.
Huanbi looked at the similar expressions of the father and son, and her face almost twisted with jealousy.
Concubine Shu was really well-planned. Since she couldn't come to take care of the emperor, she sent her son to compete for his favor.
She was about to say something to break the harmonious atmosphere, but she saw Prince Guo opposite her shaking his head slightly.
Huanbi's heart warmed up, and she instantly forgot what she was about to say, and stared at the ground with her head down.
Prince Guo looked at the tips of her ears which had turned red, and raised his teacup to cover the corners of his upturned mouth.
The emperor is in high spirits, and if anyone disturbs his mood, he will definitely be hated.
Fortunately, last night's conversation changed Concubine He's opinion of him and she listened to his advice.
From time to time, he could hear the laughter of the emperor and his son, and Prince Guo was wondering what to do next.