frightfiction Chapter 291: Three Kids Make Trouble in the Shangshu Room, Bull and Godson
Chapter 291: Three Kids Make Trouble in the Shangshu Room, Bull and Godson
Chapter 291: The Three Kids Make a Trouble in the Shangshu Room, Bull and His Godson
My goodness, Buerhe couldn't believe her ears! She had never imagined that her third son, who looked so cute and gentle on weekdays, could be so eloquent and even mastered the trick of changing the subject. If the servants hadn't investigated the whole cause and effect of the matter, she would probably have been fooled by this kid and really believed that the three little guys were as well-behaved and sensible as Hongyan said.
Look at the fourth child, Hongying. His questions in class were so bizarre and varied! One moment he curiously asked, "Is there a goddess called Chang'e on the moon?" The next, he wondered what color the Jade Rabbit was and what kind of rabbit it was. Before the teacher could figure out the correct answer, he immediately asked, "Why is the moon sometimes round and sometimes crescent?" This series of questions was like a combo punch, and it left the teachers completely bewildered.
The fifth child, Hongchen, was a real headache. As soon as he entered the Shangshu's room, he ordered the servants to quickly spread out the soft, comfortable pillows. Then, after a polite greeting to his master, he fell into a deep sleep, oblivious to the surroundings. No matter how much the masters called out to him, he remained unmoved, sleeping soundly.
Buerhe thought to himself, "Luckily, this kid informed his master beforehand, which shows he's showing some respect for his teacher. Otherwise, if he just ignored his master and fell asleep without saying a word the moment he came in, that would be really outrageous!"
The most outrageous one was the third child, Hongyan. Compared to his two younger brothers, he was much more lively and active.
The moment I stepped into the classroom, I felt like I was under a spell. I instantly became restless, as if I had ADHD, and couldn't calm down for a moment. I would flip through the textbooks, poke at my deskmate, and occasionally fiddle with the brushes and ink on the table.
Take what Hong Yan said before about tracing red characters. According to common sense, one should have traced the calligraphy with red characters printed on it in a proper manner, but this guy did not do that.
He unexpectedly took hold of a brush and sketched a delicate monkey. Then, picking up the bright red paint nearby, he focused on painting the monkey's buttocks. Thus, only the monkey's buttocks were a vibrant red. And he didn't just paint one monkey; he spent the entire morning immersed in this joyful process.
Isn’t this also a unique way of “tracing”?
When Bullhe heard the servant's report, she almost couldn't hold back her laughter, and her stomach ached. After all, she had raised several children, so she had naturally seen a lot from other children. But it was rare to see one as mischievous as her own!
However, the issue of these three little ones' behavior must be addressed immediately. Setting aside other considerations, today's incident can be attributed to the princes' initial schooling and lack of acclimation. We can treat it as an exception and let it go. But what should we do next? We can't just let them continue to act like this, can we? That's simply not feasible!
Moreover, Yinreng had just winked at him in the Qianqing Palace, probably wanting him to take over the education of the three little ones. Sighing, Buerhe said earnestly: "Hongyan, if you want to stop talking, wait a minute, mother, let's talk about Hongchen's problem first.
Regarding your love of sleeping, the imperial physician has long said that there is no physical problem with you, you are simply lazy and want to lie down, lie on your stomach, or curl up. Going to the Shangshufang to study today was a bit sudden, but that is no reason for you to refuse to cooperate.
Mother personally watched you fall asleep last night. Don’t you think that after a whole night’s sleep, you are still so sleepy that you can’t wake up even when the masters call you?
Besides, your brothers and sisters all completed their enlightenment before the age of three, especially your eldest brother and sister, who entered the Shangshufang directly at the age of three and could compete with your imperial uncles.
When your Emperor Mafa was alive, he often praised your elder brother and sister for their excellence. Even if you don't mention anything else in the Shangshufang, at least if you go and ask around now, you will still find legends about them.
Besides, Hongchen! Didn't you always tell me how much you envied your tenth uncle for galloping across the battlefield and valiantly killing enemies? You even vowed that you longed to achieve brilliant military exploits like Huo Qubing, to be remembered in history and celebrated by future generations for your heroic feats!
But what about now? If you can't even read properly, if you can't even read well, how can you possibly comprehend and grasp those obscure military texts in the future? When generals sit together to discuss tactics and strategy, are you going to be able to easily understand and grasp the technical terms they utter?
You know, at this point, your body is still tender and soft, so it's really not suitable for you to start practicing martial arts too early. But that doesn't mean we can slack off on our cultural knowledge! Look at your tenth uncle. Although he wasn't a well-behaved student in the Shangshufang, his academic performance was not bad. So, we have to work harder!
Normally, if someone else were to lecture Hongchen like this, he might have stubbornly retorted. However, this time, facing his mother, Burhe's earnest advice, Hongchen was surprisingly obedient. Especially when he realized that every word Burhe said made sense, he nodded in agreement with a sincere heart.
Hongchen's face was filled with remorse. He made a deep promise to Buer and apologized sincerely, "I'm sorry, Mother! What happened today is all my fault. I shouldn't have been so naughty as to tease those teachers. Please forgive my mistake that I made in a moment of confusion. I will study hard in class and won't pretend to be asleep anymore."
After taking care of the fifth child, Bullhe then looked at the fourth child, Hongying. To be honest, Hongying didn't have any particularly big problems. He was very much like the PLUS version of Hongye when he was a child. You know, the three-year-old Hongye was the nightmare of the masters in the Shangshufang. Many of his tricky questions still have no answers!
Buerhe said to Hongying earnestly, "Hongying, Mother doesn't object to you asking questions, because it shows that you are actively thinking and trying to explore knowledge. However, we must pay attention to the timing of asking questions. It is best to choose to ask them after class, when the teachers have finished their teaching work and are less busy.
Furthermore, even if the teachers can't answer some questions right away, that's perfectly normal. After all, 'people learn things at different times, and each profession has its own specialization.' While the teachers in the Shangshufang are all highly respected and renowned scholars, you should know that no one in the world can master all fields of knowledge! Therefore, at this stage, your most important task is to receive enlightenment education and lay a solid foundation.
Buerhe paused for a moment and continued to explain patiently, "Mother isn't asking this of you to stifle your curiosity. On the contrary, only when you fully grasp these basics will the questions you raise naturally become more refined and profound.
By that time, you won't need your mother to remind you. You will be pleasantly surprised to find that when you devote yourself to studying again, many of the problems that once troubled you will be easily solved."
Buerhe explained this clearly and thoroughly, and her request was actually not excessive at all. Hongying thought carefully for a moment after listening, and soon a happy smile bloomed on his face. He nodded repeatedly and replied, "Mother, I understand. I will definitely listen to you."
Seeing Hongying so well-behaved and sensible, Buerhe was filled with relief. She couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke Hongying's forehead. Her eyes showed endless tenderness and love, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a warm smile.
Finally, let's talk about Hong Yan, who is causing so much trouble today. Is Hong Yan really stupid? The answer is of course no! You know, he is the product of the excellent genes of Buerhe and Yinreng. How can a child with such a background be stupid?
Even in today's society, children diagnosed with ADHD are often the most intelligent and smart, but they simply have difficulty concentrating for long periods of time. Hongyan is exactly this type of child.
It has to be said that among the three brothers, he is usually the one who comes up with all kinds of naughty ideas; and once there is a plan, he is also the first one to respond actively and put it into practice.
Back when he was young, because of his lively and active personality, sometimes when the palace maids failed to quickly notice and meet his needs, he would actually howl at the top of his lungs for half an hour without stopping. It's no exaggeration to say that among these three adorable little kids, the most difficult one to deal with was Prince Hongyan.
However, for Burhe, she was not worried about this. After all, these were children she had conceived and raised herself, and she knew each child's temperament very well.
While Hongyan was certainly more mischievous than the other two, he was essentially a kind and innocent child, without a trace of darkness in his heart. Just like the commotion in the Shangshufang today, it was simply because they were completely unaware of the negative impact their actions had. This was wrong.
Buerhe pulled Hongyan closer and said, "Hongyan, mother wants to tell you today that your behavior today is wrong and against the rules. The Shangshufang is a place for learning, not for playing. Every place has its own rules. Today you are here for enlightenment, not to learn painting. Maybe your painting today is very good and you are very satisfied, but there is no painting in today's class, so it is wrong for you to draw in class.
"What I'm saying might be a bit profound, but think about it, if you were extremely sleepy at night, and you should have rested at that time, but I insisted on dragging you to dinner, and then asked you to draw after dinner, would you be happy then?"
In fact, as early as when Buer and Jiaoyu were still children, Hongyan had already realized that he was wrong. Now he simply admitted his mistake: "Mother, Hongyan is wrong, but what are the rules of the Shangshufang? What should we do?"
Bull and touched the three cute little heads in front of them: "Don't worry, mother will tell you..."