My aunt is Queen Ma

Chapter 25: Life is for fun

Yingtian Prefecture Prison.

Zhu Chong was lying on a cool mat, holding a book in his hand, fanning himself intermittently:
"It's boring. What's the purpose of life?"

Ma Yu's mind moved, he placed the Mo Jing in his hand on the low table and said:
"Do you want to hear something serious or something frivolous?"

Zhu Chong said weakly, "How about a serious one?"

Ma Yu said: "The serious thing is to stand out and achieve great success."

Zhu Chong curled his lips and said, "What about something indecent?"

Ma Yu laughed and said, "Of course, they do it for pleasure. The purpose of life is to have a clear mind and do whatever makes you happy."

Zhu Chong quickly stood up and sat down. "I thought you were going to talk about self-cultivation, family harmony, governance of the country, and world peace. I didn't expect it to be so vulgar."

Ma Yu asked in return, "What is vulgar? What is elegant?"

"To sleep drunkenly on the lap of a beauty, and soberly grasp the power of the world, is vulgar; to work for a great cause and for beautiful love, is elegant."

"So, vulgarity is elegance, it's just that the two use different words."

Zhu Chong said excitedly: "To sleep on the lap of a beauty while drunk, and to hold the power of the world while awake, that would be so cool."

Ma Yu shrugged and asked, "Do you need this thing?"

Zhu Chong thought about it and it was true. Although it didn’t happen now, it would happen sooner or later given his status.

Then the shoulders slumped again:
"Oh, so boring, what's the point of living?"

Ma Yu thought to himself, I finally understand why you became a living beast in history.

They lost their pursuit of pursuit at a young age and did not receive good guidance.

In order to seek sensory stimulation, people gradually become perverted.

Once you know the crux of the problem, the rest will be easy.

Thinking of this, he said disdainfully: "Low-level, you live just for that kind of thing? Can't you do something else?"

Zhu Chong forced himself to cheer up and said, "Then tell me, what else is there to play?"

Ma Yu thought for a moment and said, "For example, if I covered my arms with feathers and jumped off a mountain, I'd see if I'd die."

Zhu Chong looked at him as if he were a fool: "I just feel bored, but I didn't say I'm tired of living."

Ma Yu also felt that this idea was indeed unreliable. After thinking about it, he said:
"Then there must be someone or something you care about, right?"

Zhu Chong said uncertainly, "Except for not wanting to make my mother angry, there seems to be nothing else."

Ma Yu was delighted and said, "If your mother is happy and proud of you, will you be happy too?"

Zhu Chong thought about it carefully and nodded, "Yes, every time I make progress in my studies and my mother praises me, I will be very happy."

Ma Yu slammed the table and said, "Okay, then do something to make your mother happy."

Zhu Chong hesitated and said, "But... I'm too tired."

Ma Yu shook his head and said, "You don't understand. In fact, parents have three expectations for their children."

Zhu Chong asked doubtfully, "Triple?"

Ma Yu said, "Yes, triple."

"First and foremost, I hope my children are healthy and safe."

"After the first level of satisfaction is achieved, they will have a second expectation, which is that their children will become useful people."

"More accurately, to be a person who does good to the world."

"The third expectation is that the child will become a talented person, the higher the better."

"Think about it, isn't that right?"

Zhu Chong thought about it carefully and said, "It seems to make some sense."

"Every time I'm sick, my mother stops forcing me to study and lets me rest."

Ma Yu said, "Is that so? Then think about it again. Is it your mother's third expectation that makes you feel tired?"

Zhu Chong nodded again and said, "Yes, you don't know that I have to study, practice martial arts, and learn military tactics in the palace."

"It's really tiring. It's not a life for human beings."

As he spoke, he actually began to wipe the corners of his eyes with his sleeves.

Ma Yu was speechless, you kid are possessed by a drama spirit, right?

But I can also understand his pain.

There are countless tragedies caused by tiger parents in past lives. This situation exists not only in modern times but also in ancient times. Patting him on the shoulder, he said, "So, you have to learn to adjust yourself."

"You also need to learn to lower your parents' third level of expectations of you."

Zhu Chong's eyes lit up and he urged, "How do we lower it?"

Ma Yu said: "For example, if you can recite an article in one day, you will have to pretend for four or five days to memorize it."

"Wouldn't that give you three more days to rest?"

Zhu Chong hesitated and said, "But, will my mother be disappointed?"

Ma Yu said, "No, if you spend three or four days memorizing every time, people will think that's just your talent."

"It will automatically lower your expectations of you."

"If you can memorize it in three or four days, your mother will just think it's normal. Why would she be disappointed?"

"Sometimes, you can memorize it in three days, and she will be very surprised."

Zhu Chong said uncertainly, "I'll give it a try after we get out."

Ma Yu thought to himself, I’m not saying all this just to make you lie in front of your parents.

So he went on to say: "It's not enough to rely on this alone. It takes a multi-pronged approach to be effective."

Zhu Chong was indeed attracted and asked quickly, "How can we take multiple approaches at the same time?"

Ma Yu said: "We still have to work on the second level of expectations."

"For example, if you catch a thief, is that a good deed? If your mother finds out..."

Zhu Chong quickly shook his head and said, "A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. If I go to catch a thief, my mother will only worry."

Ma Yu followed up on his words and said, "You misunderstood. Your mother isn't unhappy, she just doesn't want you to get hurt."

"Isn't this precisely because of the first level of expectation?"

"Rather than your success or knowledge, she hopes that you can be healthy and safe."

Zhu Chong couldn't help but nod, as if everything made sense.

I am also more convinced of Ma Yu's theory of triple expectations.

Ma Yu continued, "So, your mother always says that a gentleman shouldn't stand under a dangerous wall, but if you do good things, will she really be unhappy?"

"Think carefully about this and see if it makes sense."

Zhu Chong nodded again. Although he expressed concern and blame, he must have been very happy in his heart.

Ma Yu continued, "Catching a thief is just an example. With your status, there is no way you can catch a thief."

"But you should often encounter corrupt officials and dandies who oppress the people. You should catch them and give them a good beating."

"Do you think your mother would be happier?"

Zhu Chong could only nod: "You are right."

Ma Yu continued, "A real man should fuck a man... Pah, a real man should challenge someone stronger."

“When the strong is angry, he draws his sword against the stronger; when the weak is angry, he draws his sword against the weaker.”

"Which do you think is more fulfilling, dealing with corrupt officials and dandy scoundrels, or is more exciting, bullying the defenseless civilians?"

Zhu Chong said without hesitation: "Of course it would be more satisfying to deal with corrupt officials."

Ma Yu continued, "And if you punish the evildoers, your mother won't keep watching you and make you study anymore."

"You won't be so tired then."

"Your mother is happy, you don't have to be so tired, and you can have fun. Isn't that killing two birds with one stone?"

Zhu Chong slammed the table excitedly and shouted, "Hey, why didn't I think of this before? I really should have met you earlier."

But he immediately said in embarrassment: "But I can't just leave the palace."

Ma Yu smiled and said, "You are already old enough. We will soon build a palace for you outside the palace. Then you can do whatever you want."

Zhu Chong's eyes lit up: "Yeah, how could I forget this..."

At this moment, a sudden noise came from a distance, interrupting the rest of his words.

"Where is that beast Ma Yu? Take me to see him quickly."

"I am the Empress's cousin, and this is her nephew. We are here to avenge her. I wonder who dares to stop me."

(End of this chapter)