The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 38: Mi Yu's Attack

Zhao Ji brought Ying Zheng out to greet him personally, with a smile on her face: "Sister, you are here. I was just about to take Zheng'er to look for you."

Mi Yu was full of respect and bowed: "Greetings, sister."

Every move is meticulous. Today's dress is quite elegant and magnificent, and the spirit is extraordinary.

Cheng Jiao also followed suit and said, "Greetings, mother." He did not forget Ying Zheng either.

"Greetings, big brother."

Zhao Ji stepped forward and helped Mi Yu up: "Sister, please come in and talk. Cheng Jiao, please come in as well."

After they sat down, Mi Yu spoke first: "Sister just said she was going to look for me. I wonder if she has anything to tell me."

Zhao Ji shook her head:

"What instructions do you have? Sister, don't be so distant. We are all family. When I was away, thanks to you for taking care of my husband. I would like to thank you for this."

Zhao Ji smiled and said, "I went to look for my sister because when I came back from Zhao State, I bought many Zhao State-specific items and wanted to give them to my sister."

"Sister has just returned two days ago. Yesterday she went to pay respects to Father, King and Mother. She only has some free time today. Please don't blame me for being disrespectful."

Mi Yu quickly replied with a smile on her face: "How dare I blame you? When you come back, you should pay your respects to our father, the king, and our mother first."

"My sister is also very grateful to her elder sister. It is not easy for her to travel all the way and she also brought gifts for my sister. My sister is really grateful."

Zhao Ji smiled and said, "That's good. Since my sister is here, I'll take her back later and see if she suits your taste."

Zhao Ji ordered her maid to bring two boxes. Mi Yu smiled and said, "Sister, the things you send are of course the best."

Zhao Ji nodded with satisfaction: "As long as my sister likes it."

"By the way, I wonder what my sister wants to visit you for today?"

"Since my sister has returned to the palace, how can I not come to pay my respects to her? However, I also knew that my sister would definitely go to pay her respects to our father and mother yesterday, so I came to visit my sister today."

"I have also prepared some gifts for you, and am waiting for you to come back and present them to you."

"I also prepared some small gifts for Zheng'er."

When Zhao Ji heard this, she felt cold in her heart: "You are not worthy of calling me Zheng'er."

Ying Zheng stood aside without saying a word.

Zhao Ji remained calm and said, "Then I would like to thank you very much, sister."

She sighed and said, "Well, that's true. My sister only gave birth to Zheng'er, the eldest son, for my husband. Without any children in Zhao State to accompany her, she must be very lonely."

"Zheng'er has always said that it would be nice to have a younger brother. Now he finally has one, and Cheng Jiao is a good kid. Let the two brothers get to know each other better in the future. Let Zheng'er take care of him more."

He turned to Ying Zheng and said, "Zheng'er is your elder brother after all, so you still have to fulfill your responsibilities as an elder brother."

Ying Zheng and Xi smiled and said, "I will take good care of my brother."

Mi Yu replied: "Thank you for your concern, sister."

He said to Ying Zheng: "Qiao'er is a stupid child. I will trouble you to take care of him in the future."

He turned his head and looked at Cheng Jiao who was standing beside him: "Jiao'er, you must respect your elder brother, understand?"

Cheng Jiao nodded repeatedly.

Ying Zheng asked, "How old is your brother this year?"

Cheng Jiao replied obediently: "Brother, I am almost five years old."

Ying Zheng nodded: "Then it's time to start learning."

Looking at Mi Yu, he said calmly: "Madam Mi, the royal family has its own rules. Being born in a royal family, you must understand it, and you must not become an unlearned person."

"Father has arranged teachers for me, all of whom are great talents. Let Cheng Jiao go to school with me. I have already told father about this, and he agreed." Zhao Ji was stunned for a moment: 'When did you say that? Why didn't I know? '

Mi Yu was stunned. These words were not directed at Cheng Jiao at all, they were clearly referring to her.

Mi Yu had been with Zichu for several years and had heard that Ying Zheng was extremely talented.

During these meetings, Ying Zheng always appeared gentle and calm.

I didn't expect that he was such a prickly person. I couldn't help feeling ashamed and annoyed as I couldn't handle such a small kid.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart: "This is Jiao'er's biggest enemy, a dancer! How could she give birth to such a smart child? It would be much better if she gave birth to a fool!"

Mi Yu could only smile and nodded: "Indeed. My husband's arrangement must be good."

Ying Zheng nodded: "Okay, Madam Mi, I hope you understand. I will call my brother after everything is arranged."

Mi Yu forced a smile and said, "Okay, then please take care of Cheng Jiao, Master Zheng."

Ying Zheng nodded: "This is my responsibility as an elder brother. I will definitely teach my younger brother well."

Mi Yu didn't want to stay here any longer, so after a few more pleasantries, he excused himself and left on the pretext of having something to do.

On the way back, I told Cheng Jiao:
"Qian'er, learn well from your elder brother, especially from your elder brother's teacher, and see what kind of person your elder brother is. Tell mother when you come back."

"Remember, listen to your teacher and your elder brother, and don't let him catch you. If he bullies you, don't confront him, come back and tell mother."

"Do you understand?" Cheng Jiao nodded.

Wait for Mi Yu to take Cheng Jiao away.

Zhao Ji asked Ying Zheng: "Zheng'er, when did you tell your father to let Cheng Jiao go to school with you?"

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Of course you told your father tonight."

Zhao Ji burst out laughing: "You are not afraid that your father will disagree."

"Mother, can't you just tell father tonight? Father won't disagree."

"It won't hurt to have Cheng Jiao go to school with me."

“This is especially true for us.”

"A child is a piece of white cloth. What color it will eventually be dyed depends on the people who bring him up and teach him."

"Let him grow up next to me so I can have better control."

"It also makes it easier to see the differences between the two of us, and it becomes clear who is the better person to pledge allegiance to."

"There is one more thing. You are now the Crown Prince's wife, but you can't just be in name only."

"All matters in the mansion are yours. Before you came back, Madam Mi was in charge. The finances, personnel, rewards and punishments in the mansion are all yours as the wife. You have to take them back. This is all legitimate, and father will not disagree."

He then explained to Zhao Ji helplessly:

"It's fine to play mahjong every day in Zhao State, but you can't play mahjong every day when you come back. At least you should pay some attention to your family. If you don't control these powers, they will slip into the hands of others."

"After all, Madam Mi has been in charge of the Crown Prince's Palace for a long time. After you take charge of the Crown Prince's Palace, all the maids and eunuchs will be replaced slowly."

"First replace the people brought back by Zhao State. They are our people. We will train and educate the others slowly."

Zhao Ji said with a bitter face: "How can I manage such a big family?"

Ying Zheng was helpless: "Mother, if you don't understand something, just come and ask me. How could I not understand?"

"It's not that complicated. It's nothing more than making good rules, distinguishing rewards and punishments, and using both kindness and severity. The art of controlling subordinates is nothing more than these eight words. If you have a legitimate reason and a righteous character, people will naturally come to you."

(End of this chapter)