This was the first time that Li Su said no to Wang Siqin. This kind of reaction seemed normal to others, but it seemed unacceptable to Wang Siqin.
For a long time, although Li Su was not completely obedient to Wang Siqin, but it was not much different. In Wang Siqin's mind, Mother has always been the one who knows her best and supports her the most, why is she opposed now
Wang Siqin was very puzzled, so she didn't speak, just looked at Li Su.
Li Su was very anxious, how could she explain this? She understands the ambition in Wang Siqin's heart, and also understands her purpose of entering the palace, but, how should she tell Siqin that she opposes Siqin's entry into the palace, because she is afraid that Siqin will meet in the palace? Knowing Regent!
Even if the so-and-so is not the regent who has power over the court, at least he is still a prince. If something really happens to Siqin, even if the Yong'an Houfu is willing to make a move for Siqin, It's too late!
Li Su tried to persuade Wang Siqin patiently, "Siqin, there are many ways to succeed, there is no need to choose this way! You are still young and you haven't learned enough. Now that you enter the palace, you can do it again. what?"
"Mother, I have thought about it seriously. This world is unfair to women. A woman who wants to succeed must rely entirely on her own strength. At present, it is impossible for a woman to do so. The reason why the female generals of the Yang family can go to the battlefield is because they They are members of the Yang family. The meritorious deeds established by the men of the Yang family made people believe in the banner of the Yang family, so they can prove their strength on the battlefield. Hua Mulan joined the army on behalf of her father, pretending to be a man, otherwise, she would have no I can’t even get into the barracks. If I want to succeed, it’s hard not to rely on men’s help. Since I have to rely on men’s help, why can’t I choose the most honorable one! As long as I gain his trust, my future will be It will be much easier."
Wang Siqin analyzed it seriously.
"As for mother, you are worried that I don't learn enough. Don't forget that he is the prince and His Majesty's favorite son. The education he received must be top-notch. With him, what are you worried about? I am now I'm young and can't do anything, but this is the best time for me to get closer to him. Any relationship needs to be managed carefully, mother, right?" Wang Siqin stared into Li Su's eyes and said.
These were not the things Li Su was most worried about, but what she was most worried about couldn't be said, Li Su was a little anxious.
Wang Siqin squatted beside Li Su, holding Li Su's hands, "Mom, what are you worried about?"
Li Su opened his mouth to speak, but finally held back, "Siqin, what is that place in the palace? You are too young and unstable, mother is worried..."
But Wang Siqin smiled, "Mother, are you worried that I will be fascinated by the glory and wealth of the palace? In fact, you worry too much. I have always been very clear about what I want. Don't worry about that. .”
Don't worry, it's strange, but Li Su is powerless to refute and can only accept passively.
Li Su agreed, and the others did not continue to insist. Only Mrs. Tai hugged Wang Siqin and cried for several days. Wang Siqin was not impatient, and patiently accompanied Mrs. Tai for several days. During this period, she did not explain anything, but simply accompanied her.
Although Mrs. Tai is reluctant, she is also a very open-minded person. She knows that Siqin is a very thoughtful child. Although she loves the child, she will not object to Siqin doing what she wants to do.
"Good boy, the ancestors know that you are a child with ideas, but the ancestors want you to understand, protect yourself in everything and do what you can, don't forget that you still have your mother, and us!"
Wang Siqin smiled, put his arms around Mrs. Tai's neck, and leaned on Mrs. Tai's shoulders, "Old Ancestor, it is because of you that I dare to do what I want to do boldly." You are my reliance, we There is no retreat, so I can go forward without hesitation.
A month later, Princess Anhe entered the palace to greet the emperor, and when he visited the eighteen princes, he gave someone to the eighteen princes.
The Eighteenth Prince read the letter and looked at the maid standing in front of him, "Are you the court lady sent by Princess Anhe?"
"Returning to Your Highness, yes." Although the court lady should call herself a slave, but if it is not a last resort, Wang Siqin does not want to call herself that.
"Have you ever read?" The Eighteenth Prince knew that she was actually a relative of Marquis Yongan, and her biological mother was Marquis Yongan's niece, but her biological father was unknown. Entering the palace is also afraid of embarrassing status in the future, and wants to find another way out. The Eighteenth Prince doesn't mind ambitious people, as long as they can be used by him.
"I read some with my cousins at home." Wang Siqin bowed his head and said.
"Then tell me about this article." The Eighteenth Prince pointed to the article in front of him.
Wang Siqin looked up, and read the book of rites, "The way of the university lies in Ming Mingde..." Wang Siqin recited the full text fluently, and then explained the meaning of the article word by word.
The Eighteenth Prince looked at Wang Siqin completely differently at this time, "What you said is better than what Mr. Chu said."
"Thank you for your compliment, Your Highness." Wang Siqin bowed his head and said respectfully.
Although the Eighteenth Prince is an aristocrat, he still respects people who are more educated than him, especially when the other party is a woman who is only a few years older than him. "Come and grind ink for me!"
In fact, the Eighteenth Prince had a little eunuch who was responsible for grinding ink for him. It was just a way for him to show his closeness.
"Yes, Your Highness." Wang Siqin stood beside the Eighteenth Prince and began to grind ink.
The Eighteenth Prince saw her skillful gesture of rubbing ink, and said, "Let me see what you write."
Wang Siqin was not afraid either. She picked up the brush and wrote a few words.
The Eighteenth Prince looked at her handwriting, and then at the handwriting written by himself next to him, a little frustrated, "How do you practice handwriting?"
"I can't write well, mostly because my wrists are not strong enough. I started to practice calligraphy at the age of six, and now I have practiced for more than a year. In order to practice calligraphy well, I will tie lead weights to my wrists when I practice calligraphy. I practice every day. One or two hours of writing. But your highness is still young, so when you get a little older, you can naturally write well." Wang Siqin noticed the strange eyes of the eunuch next to the eighteenth prince, and immediately changed his words.
I started practicing calligraphy at the age of six, but within a year, I was able to write such calligraphy! The Eighteenth Prince was a little shocked, and looked at Wang Siqin with some admiration. Are there lead weights tied to his wrists? Maybe he can try too. However, probably the emperor would not agree.
It took Wang Siqin two months to successfully prove himself. The people who used to serve the Eighteenth Prince saw that under her guidance, the Eighteenth Prince's mental outlook and learning situation had improved a lot, and they all put down their guard against her.
Even the old emperor was relieved after reading the eighteenth prince's recent homework and hearing the reports every day. The old emperor was satisfied with the move of the Yong'an Hou Mansion to send people into the palace. The Yong'an Hou Mansion was the biggest help he left for Xiao Shiba, and the Yong'an Hou Mansion also sensed his intentions and responded in a timely manner. It makes him happy.
There is no way, he is old, and Xiao Shiba is too young. He had to arrange everything for Xiao Shiba before he died. There is not much time left for him, he must speed up his pace.
In the Yilan Hall, the Eighteenth Prince was reading under the lamp. One of the nurses of the Eighteenth Prince came in with a food box. Seeing that the Eighteenth Prince was studying, a gleam of relief flashed in his eyes, but then he lowered his head and hesitated for a long time before he resolutely opened the food box and put the The contents were taken out.
The wet nurse held the bowl in both hands, "Your Highness, take a rest and read again, drink some mung bean soup to moisten your throat!"
Seeing that the Eighteenth Prince had no objection, the eunuch took it and tasted it first. After a quarter of an hour, there was no abnormal reaction, and he was about to serve the mung bean soup to the Eighteenth Prince, but the wet nurse picked it up, holding the bowl in both hands. , brought it in front of the Eighteenth Prince.
This action aroused Wang Siqin's vigilance.
The Eighteenth Prince took the bowl and was about to drink it, but Wang Siqin said softly, "Your Highness, you just drank iced sour plum soup, and now you drink mung bean soup, which is not good for your stomach. Why don't you drink it later!"
The Eighteenth Prince thought about it too, so he put it aside.
The nurse glared at Wang Siqin, and persuaded, "Your Highness, don't listen to this little bastard Siqin's nonsense. It's hot weather now, what's the matter with eating mung bean soup? It's going to hurt your stomach."
Maybe the wet nurse was too impatient, not only Wang Siqin became suspicious, but Zhao Fu, the chief eunuch of the Yilan Palace, also became vigilant, and he walked a few steps forward calmly, standing in front of the eighteenth prince. "When will it be your turn to be the master of His Highness. Mrs. Li, don't forget your identity."
The wet nurse was afraid that if she continued to entangle her, her flaws would be exposed, so she could only retreat unwillingly.
Zhao Fu gave a look, and immediately two guards followed, knocked the nurse unconscious from behind, and locked her up.
"Come here, quietly send the imperial physician here." Zhao Fu ordered.
After a while, the imperial doctor came. After checking, there was nothing abnormal about the mung bean soup, but one side of the bowl containing the mung bean soup was smeared. As long as the spoon was stirred a little, the mung bean soup would be immersed in the mung bean soup.
Now everyone understood why Mrs. Li had to personally serve the mung bean soup to His Highness the Eighteenth just now.
Zhao Fu took a deep breath, ordered the imperial physician to be sent out, and at the same time began to trace who Li Shi and his family had been in contact with recently. At the same time, His Majesty has received news.
"How did you find out that Mrs. Li has a problem?" Zhao Fu asked. Mrs. Li was one of the wet nurses chosen by Concubine Su for the Eighteenth Prince during her lifetime. She has served the Eighteenth Prince for many years and has always been loyal. The people serving in Yilan Hall have been screened and cleaned many times, and Mrs. Li has been safe and sound, without any problems.
"Although it is hot summer, the imperial physician has also explained that His Highness is not allowed to use cold things if his stomach is weak. His Highness only had iced drinks half an hour ago. Logically, His Highness can no longer use cold things today. But Mrs. Li brought a bowl of mung bean soup for no reason. It would be understandable if Mrs. Li simply felt sorry for His Royal Highness. But Mrs. Li has always kept her own place and rarely did such outrageous things. This is the first. The second Generally speaking, the eunuchs will serve His Highness the meals, but Mrs. Li avoids the eunuchs." Wang Siqin said calmly.
Zhao Fu nodded in satisfaction.
The Eighteenth Prince was used to such a situation, although he was a little chilled, after all, Li Shi had served him for several years, but unexpectedly betrayed him. No matter what her reasons are, betrayal is betrayal and is not worthy of forgiveness!