Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 272: A Lifelong Teacher

When the Crown Princess led Zhao Yuanye out of the Yangxin Palace, Jiang Xun was still outside the palace.

He looked up at the night sky, wondering what he was thinking.

Zhao Yuanye looked up at his mother.

The Crown Princess understood and let go.

"gentlemen!"

Zhao Yuanye immediately ran towards Jiang Xun.

Jiang Xun turned around, first bowed to the Crown Princess, and then extended his hand to Zhao Yuanye.

Zhao Yuanye was stunned at first, and then immediately held Jiang Xun's hand tightly, with strong dependence in his eyes.

"Would you like me to accompany Your Highness for a walk?"

Jiang Xun tilted his head and asked, his voice very gentle.

Zhao Yuanye was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly, not forgetting to turn around and ask the Crown Princess.

The Crown Princess nodded, and only when she saw Jiang Xun holding a lantern and leading Zhao Yuanye into the palace corridor ahead did she gently lower her long eyelashes.

She really couldn't express her gratitude to Lord Jiang enough.

I believe Lord Jiang also noticed that Ye'er felt aggrieved, frightened, and angry.

His little heart was filled to the brim with today's events, leaving him no time to breathe and in urgent need of venting and releasing.

Lord Jiang truly loves Ye'er. He is also an excellent guide and Ye'er's lifelong teacher.

No wonder that year, even though Aji was exhausted, he still insisted on writing a letter, just to protect Lord Jiang.

Aji......

The Crown Princess couldn't help but look sad, but she quickly cheered up.

Aji, did you see it?

Ajin was also very brave tonight.

And tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and every day thereafter, Ajin will do better than today. Together with loyal ministers, he will support the young Ye'er until he grows up, stands on his own, and then becomes a wise king.

At that time, Ajin can miss you unrestrainedly, and take your share with her, and go to see the countryside, wilderness, mountains and rivers.

Finally, I will pick a branch of the most blooming green-calyx plum blossom and bring it to you.

Aji, in the next life, I will come to find you again.

You must wait for me.

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On the empty palace road, two figures, one tall and one short, walked side by side.

When facing Jiang Xun, Zhao Yuanye was the one who could least keep secrets.

He told Jiang Xun everything he had just said to Emperor Sheng without reservation, and then asked cautiously:

"Sir, did Ye'er do anything wrong?"

Jiang Xun slowly stopped, half-knelt down, put the lantern aside, put his hands on Zhao Yuanye's shoulders, and said with a smile:

"Your Highness has taken the lead. I was planning to do the same thing tomorrow."

When Zhao Yuanye heard this, his heart suddenly relaxed, and a smile finally appeared on his face, but he quickly lowered his brows and pursed his lips in grievance.

"Sir, Ye'er...I'm really confused."

Jiang Xun raised his hand and touched Zhao Yuanye's head, and replied in a gentle voice: "I know that today has been very difficult for Your Highness."

"But I must also praise Your Highness for his handling of the situation today, which far exceeded my imagination."

"Besides, even my life can be said to have been saved from the hands of His Majesty by Your Highness."

Such generous praise and affirmation made Zhao Yuanye slowly raise his head, flattered, "Sir, is it true?"

Jiang Xun nodded heavily and softened his voice:

"I didn't tell Your Highness about these past events before because I was worried that Your Highness was too young to keep his thoughts to himself. But today, it seems that I have underestimated Your Highness."

"Your Highness only speaks of being upset, but there is no need to be so."

Jiang Xun looked at Zhao Yuanye with a calm but firm gaze, and said patiently:

"Your Majesty has committed a fault, a grave one, and he deserves to be punished. Your Highness is kind and benevolent, but showing kindness to evil is simply allowing evil to flourish, and is absolutely unacceptable."

"And now, Your Highness is the Crown Prince. It is inappropriate to dwell on the past. From tomorrow on, the entire land, the nation, and the people all depend on Your Highness for stable governance."

"I understand that the burden is heavy, and Your Highness is still young."

"But Your Highness, please do not forget that as high-ranking officials, it is our duty to serve the country and the people."

"Your Highness, do you still remember what I said that day?"

"'Govern the state with righteousness, employ the military with unconventional tactics'. Maintaining righteousness while employing unconventional tactics is the true path of the benevolent—"

When Jiang Xun reached this point, Zhao Yuanye took over the conversation with a serious expression: "The world's most important thing, the country and the people, must be treated with clarity and justice, only then can we stabilize the country and benefit all the people."

"Sir, Ye'er has never forgotten what you said!"

Jiang Xun could no longer hide the relief on his face after hearing every word Zhao Yuanye said.

"Therefore, Your Highness, do not hesitate or waver. All the ministers and generals at your side will devote their energies and wholeheartedly assist Your Highness to achieve lasting achievements."

"I firmly believe that Your Highness will become a wise and sage ruler in the future, benefiting the people and ushering in a prosperous era."

Zhao Yuanye felt that every word the teacher said touched his heart. Such earnest expectations and unreserved trust made his heart ache and filled with gratitude.

"gentlemen......"

Jiang Xun saw tears in Zhao Yuanye's eyes and knew that he was a smart man and must have listened to him.

This child is already extremely outstanding.

Thinking of this, he leaned forward, stretched out his arms, and gently held Zhao Yuanye in his arms.

"Your Highness, you have worked hard. I will accompany you on the rest of the journey."

"Now, Your Highness, would you like to talk to me about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and your father?"

Jiang Xun was really gentle and considerate, and took into account every aspect of Zhao Yuanye's thoughts.

Zhao Yuanye's small body stiffened slightly, and the next moment he pressed forward tightly, as if he was very greedy for this warm and inclusive embrace like a father.

He reached out and hugged Jiang Xun tightly, choking with sobs and saying, "I want to..."

Jiang Xun's eyebrows curved slightly, and his voice was soft, "Then when should I start?"

Zhao Yuanye responded urgently, "Let's start from the beginning!"

"That's a long story..."

Jiang Xun's voice was filled with a hint of regret, but he still agreed with a smile, "Then let me start with... the first time I met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

The palace road is long, but at this moment it does not feel deep and cold.

Jiang Xun's gentle voice sounded softly, and with the August evening breeze, it passed over the palace wall, as if reminding every blade of grass and every tree in the palace.

There once lived here a prince who was bright and kind, benevolent and generous, the bright moonlight in everyone's heart.

blah blah-

Light footsteps sounded.

Shen Jiasui was worried about Jiang Xun, and at this moment, under the guidance of the Crown Princess's palace maid, he was walking towards the Yangxin Palace.

When the Crown Princess saw that Zhao Yuanye had not returned for a long time, she became worried and came to look for him from the Yangxin Palace.

On the palace road, three spots of light gradually converged into one place.

Shen Jiasui took a look in the candlelight and saw that the person carrying a child in the middle of the palace corridor was Jiang Xun.

When the Crown Princess looked carefully, she saw that the person sleeping soundly on Lord Jiang’s back was Ye’er.

Jiang Xun seemed to be a little tired, with his head slightly lowered, and was about to carry Zhao Yuanye back.

The warm orange lights on both sides approached almost at the same time, but he seemed to have sensed something and turned his head to look to the left.

Shen Jiasui was seen striding towards him with a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eyes.

Jiang Xun's heart suddenly warmed up, full of attachment, and he called out silently:

"Sui Sui."