Chapter 1228: Training in Martial Arts Together

General Shi looked exasperated beyond measure.

"You little rascal!"

"Being a little tyrant like a bandit in the southwest was one thing!"

"Out of sight, out of mind, I couldn’t be bothered to manage you!"

"But how can you still be like this after returning to the Capital City?!"

"A few days ago, you beat up Boss Liu from Xinglong Street, and today you offended the Princess!"

"In a few more days, are you planning to tear the roof off the house?!"

Shih Shaoling’s handsome face filled with brows knitted in defiance.

"That old man on Xinglong Street didn’t keep his word; he accused me of cheating when he lost!"

"I just gave him a few punches; he wasn’t missing any limbs; it wasn’t a big deal!"

"And today in the palace, I didn’t even know she was the Princess!"

"If you don’t know, you shouldn’t be blamed. Even the Princess didn’t mind, so why can’t you let it go, Father!"

Shih Shaoling was extremely impatient inside!

He wore black, standing tall with strong features, a high nose bridge, wearing a jade crown, graceful.

Even kneeling there, with a scowling frown, he couldn’t hide his sharp presence.

General Shi was deeply pained.

"What do you understand?"

"That thing with Boss Liu is one thing! That bit of Silver, your dad can still afford to pay!"

"But the Fourth Princess!"

"Sigh! I’m sincerely advising you, don’t provoke the Fourth Princess again!"

Shih Shaoling still remained defiant inside.

He couldn’t believe that someone who was good for nothing but throwing tantrums could always trouble others?!

Just coming to the Capital, he had lost so much face because of this girl, suffered so many losses!

Humph!

Little brat, we’ll see!

Sooner or later, I’ll conquer you and have you obediently kneeling at my feet, bringing me my shoes!

...

Yue Er, playing with Snow Ball in the palace, couldn’t help but sneeze a few times violently.

"Achoo!"

"Ah... Ah-choo!"

"Ah... Ah-choo! Achoo!"

Immediately, Palace Maids and Sisters gathered around.

The Palace Maid hurriedly handed over a handkerchief while the Sister stepped forward concerned.

"Princess, did you catch a cold?"

"Though it’s past the Lantern Festival, it’s still not out of the lunar New Year!"

"Princess, you should put on another layer!"

Yue Er, however, was very suspicious.

"We’re burning the Ground Dragon here; I’m not cold at all!"

"I feel like someone is talking about me behind my back!"

The Sister laughed and said,

"Is the Princess speaking nonsense!"

"This Imperial Palace is filled with civil and military officials, who dares to gossip about the Princess? They’d be risking their lives!"

Yue Er nodded thoughtfully.

"That’s true!"

But then she shook her head again.

"No, it’s not right!"

"In the past... they wouldn’t dare!"

"But in the future! Who knows?"

Yue Er put Snow Ball aside and got up, running outside.

The Sister quickly stopped her.

"Oh dear, my little goddess!"

"It’s freezing out there; you’ll really catch a cold going out like this! Change into something warmer!"

Yue Er impatiently urged.

"Hurry up, hurry up, I have something to tell Mother!"

This urging made the Little Palace Maid move much faster.

Finally dressed properly, Yue Er dashed off to the main hall of Duanning Palace.

Just as Xia Ruqing was returning from outside, well-dressed.

Seeing her, she couldn’t help but wave her over.

"What brings you here? Is something wrong?"

Yue Er, panting, asked casually.

"Mother, where did you go?"

Xia Ruqing pulled her daughter inside.

While personally changing her daughter’s clothes, she said,

"Your Grand Empress Dowager is ill!"

"I went to take care of her!"

Yue Er was very concerned.

"Grandmother is sick? What kind of illness? Did you call an Imperial Physician? Has she taken medicine?"

Xia Ruqing felt somewhat conflicted.

Though the Emperor and Yue Er weren’t close, and the Empress Dowager hadn’t shown much concern for Yue Er.

But in terms of ethics, the Empress Dowager was still Yue Er’s grandmother.

Adult matters shouldn’t involve children.

She pondered for a moment and then said,

"It’s nothing serious!"

"If you want to see her, you can go!"

"She’s your Grand Empress Dowager, you should be filial!"

She decided not to let Yue Er know.

Nothing needed to be mentioned in front of the child, after all!

Yue Er nodded sensibly.

"Yes!"

"I understand!"

Xia Ruqing smiled, ruffling her daughter’s hair.

"You have indeed grown up, studying and becoming more sensible!"

"By the way, you came rushing here, is there something you need?"

Yue Er quickly nodded,

"Mother! I want to tell you something?"

"What is it?"

Yue Er hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke up.

"Mother, I want to learn martial arts with my brothers!"

Xia Ruqing: "..."

She had just praised her daughter for becoming sensible.

Now she was clamoring to learn martial arts, it seemed she shouldn’t have praised her.

She immediately put on a stern face.

"You’re a girl, if you want to learn, let your brother teach you privately!"

"How can you openly go to learn?"

If it were the 21st century, no one would care if you even opened a martial arts school.

But this is ancient times, my daughter.

Even though I don’t mind, what about others?

I don’t want you to become a laughingstock, my girl!

But Yue Er was persistent.

"Why not? What’s wrong with being a girl?"

"I don’t believe I can’t be better than them!"

"Great! You’re indeed my daughter, indeed a proud daughter of heaven!"

Xia Ruqing didn’t have time to speak.

A voice of approval came from outside.

No need to guess, who else but Zhao Junyao would have such a tone?

Inside, the Palace Maids knelt down to greet him in unison.

Xia Ruqing also brought her daughter out to welcome him.

After a round of greeting, the family of three sat on the soft couch.

Zhao Junyao looked at Yue Er with admiration, praising her once again.

"Great!"

"No wonder you were taught by me since childhood! Not bad! You really have my charisma!"

Xia Ruqing couldn’t help but roll her eyes at him.

"You’re still praising her, do advise her!"

Zhao Junyao picked up his daughter in his arms.

"Advise what!"

"I agree!"

"Whatever my precious daughter wants to do, she can do it! Who dares to say otherwise?"

Xia Ruqing: "..."

She was completely stunned, not knowing what to say.

Yue Er, however, cheered.

"Oh yeah!"

"Can I learn martial arts now? Father, you’re great!"

"You’re really the best!"

"Father, I went to the training field today, and I admired General Shi, and then I wanted to learn martial arts!"

"Good!" Zhao Junyao nodded.

Yue Er continued.

"I also want to learn military strategy!"

"Good!" Zhao Junyao nodded again.

Yue Er was so happy that she bounced high in his arms.

Xia Ruqing felt utterly helpless.

"Your Majesty, you’re just spoiling her!"

Though she said so, she was actually quite happy inside, how strange!

She didn’t really want to restrict her daughter all the time.

But this is ancient times, people are social animals after all, and you can’t disregard others’ opinions!

However, Zhao Junyao dared not to care.

His mindset was even more advanced than her own, coming from modern times!

Thinking of this, Xia Ruqing felt a slight sense of being left behind.

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