A few days later, Empress Dowager Pei summoned the mother and son of the second princess into the palace.

Brother Heng is five years old this year, his immature little face looks solemn, and he knelt down and kowtowed to say goodbye: "Grandson asks for the imperial grandmother." I wish the Imperial Grandmother good health. ”

Empress Dowager Pei said with a smile: "Get up quickly and come to the imperial grandmother." ”

smiled and praised the second princess: "Brother Heng has been taught to be so polite and polite, it is all your credit." ”

The second princess replied with a smile: "This is all within the daughter-in-law's business." The queen mother praised her like this, and her daughter-in-law deserved it. ”

After Emperor Xuanping ascended the throne, he decreed that the Great Prince's Mansion, the Fourth Prince's Mansion, and the Fifth Prince's Mansion were sealed, but the Second Prince's Mansion was not sealed. However, the crazy second prince was locked in the study, the second princess almost never walked around the house, and Brother Heng rarely appeared in front of people. In the past six months, the mother and son have almost disappeared from everyone's sight.

Such a life is tantamount to house arrest. The second princess didn't think it was bitter.

Compared with the eldest princess, the fourth princess, the fifth princess and the granddaughters of the emperor, grandson and granddaughter, she and Brother Heng have been very lucky.

At least, the mother and son don't have to be imprisoned, and they live in the second prince's mansion safely, with good food and clothing.

Today, Empress Dowager Pei suddenly summoned the mother and son into the palace, and the second princess was a little apprehensive. It was only at this moment that a heart settled down a little.

Empress Dowager Pei first asked about Brother Heng'er's food, clothing, living and studying, and the second princess replied with a smile: "Brother Heng has a good appetite on weekdays, and he is not picky, and he has grown a lot taller in the past six months. Go to bed early and wake up early every day. ”

"My daughter-in-law read some books, so she taught Brother Heng to read. Now, Brother Heng has finished reading the three-character classic and the hundred family names, and is learning the thousand-character text. ”

These books are mostly used to enlighten children to read and write. The second princess said that she had read some books, which was a humble statement. In fact, the second princess is full of poetry and books, and she is quite talented. It is more than enough to enlighten Brother Heng.

Brother Heng was very clever, straightened his small body under the gaze of the second princess, and recited aloud. The immature children's voice echoed in Renhe Palace.

Empress Dowager Pei's eyes showed a look of satisfaction and approval, and she said softly: "It is a blessing for Brother Heng to have a mother like you. ”

The second prince is already crazy and can't count on anything. Fortunately, the second princess is calm and careful, and her heart is placed on Brother Heng'er.

In all fairness, several daughters-in-law, including Empress Liang, who has just entered the palace for half a year, the second princess is the most outstanding among them.

The second princess smiled and humbled herself.

Empress Dowager Pei said with a smile: "The mourning family is quite deserted in the palace every day, and in the future, every five days, you will lead Brother Heng into the palace to ask for peace." Talk to the mourners. ”

With such grace, the second princess was overjoyed, and responded with a smile: "Yes, the daughter-in-law obeys the order of the queen mother." ”

Empress Dowager Pei frowned, and said, "Brother Heng'er is still young now, you enlighten him first." Wait until next year, and the mourning family will ask the emperor to choose a good wife for Brother Heng. ”

That's great!

The second princess was overjoyed, and got up to thank her: "The daughter-in-law thanked the queen mother." ”

Empress Dowager Pei smiled slightly: "The mourning family is Brother Heng'er's grandmother, so naturally she also looks forward to Brother Heng'er's well." ”

……

The mother and son had lunch in Renhe Palace before leaving the palace and returning to the second prince's mansion in a carriage.

Brother Heng saw his mother's smile on her face, and asked quietly, "Is the concubine happy?" ”

The second princess reached out and touched Brother Heng'er's head, and said softly: "I'm happy for you." Your father made a big mistake, but your imperial grandmother and your sixth uncle didn't care about it, and they still treated you very well. By next year, you will be able to go to the study and study. ”

"Brother Heng, you must remember that in the future, you must listen to your imperial grandmother, and you must also listen to your sixth uncle."

Brother Heng was quite precocious and sensible, and nodded obediently: "Don't worry, concubine, I will be obedient." ”

The second princess showed a look of relief in her eyes.

She doesn't seek wealth and power, she just hopes that she and Brother Heng can live in peace. Empress Dowager Pei was willing to give their mother and son dignity, and promised to let Brother Heng enter the palace to study, which was even more unexpected.

After entering the mansion, Brother Heng suddenly whispered: "Mother, I want to go and see my father." ”

The second princess was silent for a moment and nodded.

Brother Heng held his mother's hand and went to the second prince's study.

Brother Heng grew up day by day, and the second princess did not hide it all the time, and told her son little by little about the wrong things that the second prince had done. Every month, he also led Brother Heng to see the second prince once or twice.

Blood is thicker than water, no matter how unbearable the second prince is, he is also Brother Heng's father.

Every time Brother Heng went to see his father, his mood always had to be low for a long time. However, after a while, I can't help but go again.

The guards guarding the study respectfully greeted him.

These guards were all sent by the first emperor. The second princess was very polite to them: "Brother Heng wants to enter the study and see His Royal Highness." ”

The guard said yes and went to unlock the lock.

According to the old rules, Brother Heng can only stay for one stick of incense at a time.

This house was originally stinky, and the second prince was also covered in dirt and had messy hair. Because Brother Heng was coming to see his father, the second princess stuffed a lot of silver to the guards. The house was cleaned up every few days, and the clothes of the second prince were changed frequently. I can barely see people.

"Father," Brother Heng shouted.

The second prince has long been crazy and can't remember anyone. Brother Heng'er's voice, he didn't seem to hear it.

Brother Heng shouted again: "Father." ”

The second prince still didn't respond.

The chains around his neck were still firmly locked, and they rattled when he moved. He sat there in a daze, and suddenly he pulled the chains, and when he heard the commotion, he grinned.

The second prince's face was distorted, and his laughter was almost crazy.

Brother Heng was a little scared, and shrank back: "Mother, I'm afraid." ”

The second princess coaxed softly: "Don't be afraid." Your father is confused, and he doesn't know anyone now. Don't get too close, stay farther away, just take a few looks. ”

Brother Heng nodded, hid behind his mother, and quietly poked his head out to look at the second prince.

The second prince pulled the chain, hehe smirked, and a bunch of saliva flowed from his mouth.

After a while, the second prince shouted nonsense again. couldn't even say a complete sentence, his voice was high-pitched and sharp, and Brother Heng became more and more frightened when he heard it.

However, he was reluctant to leave, so he just watched the time of a stick of incense. left with his mother.

The second princess looked at Brother Heng'er's depressed little face, couldn't bear it, and said softly to Brother Heng'er: "You are so afraid, don't come in the future." ”

Brother Heng immediately said: "I'm a little scared, but I still want to come." ”

When the second princess heard this, a strong sourness suddenly came to her heart.

The impact of a father on a son is profound. It's a pity that Brother Heng'er's father is a wolf-hearted, ruthless, and unrighteous bastard, and now he is even more insane.