bookrandom Chapter 208 The Past (1)
Chapter 208 The Past (1)
In the Xuanhuang royal family, King Xuanhuang had been ill for a long time and had few children, only one son and one daughter. One was Princess Baili Molan, and one was Prince Baili Haoxuan.
At that time, Queen Xuanhuang had few concubines in her palace. After Queen Xuanhuang gave birth to a daughter, Princess Molan, her health gradually deteriorated. It was not until seven years later that she gave birth to a prince, Baili Haoxuan. Because of her poor physical condition, she passed away after giving birth to Baili Haoxuan.
The Xuanhuang royal family seemed to be under a curse, and it was difficult for the royal heirs to survive. Most of the children born to other concubines died young. Or they had miscarriages. It was unknown whether it was God's will or human will.
After losing his mother, Baili Haoxuan was raised by his half sister Baili Molan.
Baili Molan, who was only seven years old, was forced to get married and raise his infant brother, Baili Haoxuan.
Baili Haoxuan matured earlier than other children since he was a child. His maturity was not a peaceful maturity, but a naughty one.
Because the Xuanhuang royal family had few descendants, with only Baili Haoxuan as their prince, King Xuanhuang made him the crown prince when he was three years old, and stuffed everything that was not appropriate for his young age into him.
The child, who was only three years old, should have been living a carefree and happy childhood, but he was forced to go to the study room at an early age to learn state governance, civil and military strategies, and military talents.
At such a young age, Baili Haoxuan had no idea about these things, but he was very resistant to accepting them. Relying on his status as a prince, he often got into trouble. After getting into trouble, he would leave the mess to Baili Molan to clean up.
(Jinlan Palace)
Baili Molan lowered her eyes and took up the pen, practicing calligraphy carefully and meticulously. Women were not allowed to enter the study room. After all, as a princess, she could only practice calligraphy secretly in her own bedroom. Moreover, King Xuanhuang did not need her to achieve much. He only needed her to take good care of Baili Haoxuan until he grew up and replace his mother.
Those who were deprived of their childhood prematurely were not only Baili Haoxuan, but also Baili Molan.
"Sister, sister." Just as Baili Molan was concentrating on practicing calligraphy, a childish voice came from the door. Baili Molan put down her pen and shook her head helplessly.
Xiao Haoxuan is always like this, his voice arrives before he actually shows up.
A delicate and cute child, as delicate as a porcelain doll, jumped up and down, broke free from the eunuch's hands, and ran towards Baili Molan who was practicing calligraphy seriously at the desk.
Baili Molan jumped down from the chair at the desk, stretched out her arms, and greeted Baili Haoxuan who was running towards her.
Little Baili Haoxuan flew into Baili Molan's arms, rubbed Baili Molan's body proudly, took a deep breath, sniffed Baili Molan's body fragrance, and kissed Baili Molan's jade-like face.
"Sister, you are so beautiful." He grinned and smiled endearingly.
Baili Molan smiled lightly, looking at the beads of sweat on Baili Haoxuan's forehead, and took out a handkerchief to gently wipe the beads of sweat on Baili Haoxuan's forehead. While wiping, he said lovingly with a little blame: "Why are you running so fast? What if you fall?"
"I miss my sister." The little guy said in a baby voice with a hint of cunning in his blue eyes, rubbing his little head against Baili Molan's body.
"Tell me, have you gotten into trouble again?" Baili Molan pulled away Baili Haoxuan's little body and asked sternly. This child, when he got into trouble, he looked so annoying.
"No...how could that be..." Baili Haoxuan denied it, shook his little head, blinked his blue eyes, and looked at Baili Molan innocently.
"Really?" Baili Molan asked doubtfully, his eyes fixed on Baili Haoxuan, observing his expression.
"No, absolutely not." Baili Haoxuan shook his head vigorously and waved his hands quickly.
"Okay, I'll go ask the Master." Baili Molan didn't believe that the mischievous Baili Haoxuan really didn't cause any trouble and came to her. She expressed serious doubts.
"I just said no, why don't you believe me, sister?" Baili Haoxuan said aggrievedly. He looked innocent and wronged, with his head down, and he looked like he was about to cry.
Looking at Baili Molan, she felt heartbroken again, feeling ashamed of herself. Did she really wrongly accuse her brother?
Just when she was about to reach out and hug Baili Haoxuan who was wronged by her, Qiu'er came in. She looked at Baili Molan with a terrified look on her face.
"Qiu'er? What's the matter?"
"Princess..." Baili Haoxuan turned around and glared at Qiu'er with sharp eyes. Qiu'er was frightened and her body trembled, unable to speak.
Baili Molan looked back and forth between Baili Haoxuan and Qiu'er. He looked as if he understood everything. As expected!
"Xuan'er, have you gotten into trouble again?" Baili Molan's face slightly sternly looked at Baili Haoxuan sternly and questioned.
"No……"
"Xuan'er, sister told you not to lie." Baili Molan said angrily.
Baili Haoxuan lowered his head and refused to speak. Baili Molan had no choice but to say to Qiu'er, "Qiu'er, go ahead."
Baili Haoxuan wanted to glare at Qiu'er again, but was pulled down by Baili Molan, who sternly said, "If you dare to threaten Qiu'er again, I will punish you now."
Baili Haoxuan indeed kept silent and stayed aside obediently.
"Yes, it's like this. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ordered people to seal the mouth of the tutor, and also tied him up and locked him in the study, and ordered no one to approach or untie him. Just now, the emperor, the emperor discovered..." Qiu'er's voice became smaller and smaller as she spoke.
Not only Baili Molan was frightened, but Baili Haoxuan was also frightened. He didn't expect that he had gotten into trouble and even his father knew about it. This was terrible.
Baili Haoxuan looked at Baili Molan as if asking for help.
Baili Molan said angrily: "We are in trouble now."
Baili Haoxuan lowered his head and said nothing.
"Come, follow me to see our father." Baili Molan took Baili Haoxuan's hand and walked out.
"No, I don't want it."
"Should we wait for the emperor to issue an order? It is better to admit your mistakes yourself than for the emperor to issue an order."
Baili Haoxuan was taken to the imperial study by Baili Molan reluctantly to admit his mistake to King Xuanhuang.
Baili Molan admitted most of the guilt, saying that she was not good at discipline, and knew about it beforehand, but did not guide her properly. Naturally, King Xuanhuang punished Baili Molan. He sentenced her to confine herself to reflect on her mistakes for ten days, but Baili Haoxuan was not punished at all...