Chapter 42: The Second Prince is so pitiful

Fan Ruoruo sat down at the round table and said to Fan Jian in front of her, "Father, I have something small to discuss with you."

"It's not a big deal, if you don't have time, forget it."

Fan Jian glanced at Fan Ruoruo, thought for a moment, and then put the book in his hand back into the bookshelf.

Then he walked to the round table and sat down.

"I don't have anything special to do right now. If you have anything you want to ask, just ask."

Fan Jian knew his daughter very well. Unless there was something important, she would never ask him questions.

Especially at this moment his expression is so serious, it must be something big.

Could it be that she has just started to fall in love and has fallen in love with some young man?
Well, very likely.

After all, my daughter is not young anymore and it is time for her to get married.

I just don't know which family the young man is from.

Just as Fan Jian was thinking, Fan Ruoruo asked, "Father, can you tell me about the Second Prince?"

"Hmm?" Fan Jian came back to his senses, his expression was startled, and he asked, "Li Chengze?"

Fan Ruoruo nodded: "Yes, it is the Second Prince."

Fan Jian had a strange expression on his face. He glanced at Fan Ruoruo and asked, "Why do you want to ask him?"

"Could it be that there is something going on between you..."

Seeing that her father had misunderstood, Fan Ruoruo immediately waved her hands and said, "No, father, actually this is what happened."

Soon, Fan Ruoruo told everything that had happened before.

With a 'slap' sound, Fan Jian slapped his hand on the round table, his expression began to become a little angry, and he snorted coldly:
"This kid is so disrespectful that he actually said something like this. He must be just being naughty."

"Just wait and see how I deal with him!"

Fan Ruoruo said hurriedly: "Father, please don't be angry. I have already taught my brother a lesson. He is still kneeling in the backyard."

After hearing this, Fan Jian nodded and said, "Okay, when it comes time to discipline someone, you must not be lenient."

"He's already so naughty now, what will happen in the future?"

Fan Ruoruo nodded and said, "Yes, father is right. I will discipline my brother well in the future."

"But father, I want to ask, what kind of person is the Second Prince?"

"It is obvious that when he was very young, he was cheerful, lively and very talented."

"But after I grew up, I felt completely different. Although I still have talent, I am no longer the same as before. It's like I've become a completely different person."

After hearing this, Fan Jian understood what his daughter meant. He picked up the teapot beside him and slowly poured out two cups of tea. After drinking one of the cups, he said:
"Do you feel that the Second Prince has completely changed since he was crowned king?"

Fan Ruoruo nodded quickly and said, "Yes, that's right."

"Logically speaking, the prince has been crowned king, and his status is much higher than before, so he should be happy, but..."

Fan Jian put down the teacup in his hand and said, "It is indeed a happy thing that the prince is crowned king, but it depends on when."

"The Second Prince was only thirteen years old at the time. Not only was he crowned a king, but he also had a mansion built outside the palace. He was also given the opportunity to freely socialize with the ministers, and later was even able to enter the imperial study and listen to government affairs."

"Before this, only the crown prince had such an opportunity."

"But now, a prince is enjoying such treatment. Do you know what this means?"

Fan Ruoruo pondered for a moment and said, "This means..."

Suddenly, her face turned pale with shock and she raised her hand to cover her mouth.

Fan Jian nodded and said, "You are so smart, you should be able to guess why."

"Your Majesty and I grew up together, and I know him too well. He did this for only one reason, to pave the way for the crown prince!"

"The Second Prince's fate was determined since birth. He was to be a whetstone to force the Crown Prince to mature." Fan Ruoruo's face turned ugly. She said, "How could this be?"

"Then wouldn't it be extremely unfair to the Second Prince?"

Fan Jian smiled and said, "Child, don't be silly. There is no such thing as fairness in this world, let alone for people in the royal family."

"Since ancient times, the imperial family has been ruthless. Do you think this is just talk?"

Fan Ruoruo lowered her head and was silent for a moment, thinking about something.

She never knew before that the Second Prince was so pitiful.

The fate is determined from the moment of birth, and no matter who it is, no one can bear it.

No wonder the Second Prince changed completely when he grew up. He probably knew that he had no choice.

Thinking of this, Fan Ruoruo suddenly remembered how Li Chengze looked when she saw him on the street this morning.

Although fate was so unfair to him, he still smiled. This mentality is indeed worth learning from.

At this time, Fan Jian looked at Fan Ruoruo and said, "My daughter, I have told you so much because I want to tell you that it is best not to get involved with them in the future."

"A crown prince and a second prince are not people you can approach."

Fan Ruoruo came back to her senses and nodded silently: "I understand, father. I will pay attention to it in the future."

"Then my daughter won't bother you anymore."

Fan Jian waved his hand and said, "Go and get busy. Just remember what your father said."

Then, Fan Ruoruo stood up and left.

Fan Jian sat there and drank a cup of tea leisurely. After thinking for a moment, he stood up and walked towards the bookshelf behind him.

……

the other side.

Li Chengze returned to the palace and after a simple meal, he began to practice in his room, starting at noon and ending late at night.

As his practice continued, Li Chengze's martial arts level was also quietly growing.

Silent all night.

The next day, morning.

After breakfast, Li Chengze did not leave the palace, but continued to practice in the room.

He thought that since he had nothing to do now, he could improve his martial arts level and strive to master the Nine Yang Divine Art in the shortest possible time.

An hour later.

Li Chengze stopped practicing and prepared to rest for a while.

At this time, a figure appeared outside the door.

Li Chengze looked up and asked, "Who's there?"

The figure held a white feather fan in his hand and immediately bowed and said, "My lord, it's me."

Li Chengze recognized who it was and nodded, "It turned out to be Wenhe."

"Are you alright?"

Jia Xu, who was outside the door, said, "My lord, I just received news that something happened in Danzhou."

"Hmm?" Li Chengze immediately became interested when he heard Danzhou, and waved his hand and said, "Come in and talk."

With a creaky sound, the door that was originally tightly closed was suddenly opened.

Soon after, Jia Xu, wearing an elegant robe and holding a white feather fan, walked in from outside.

(End of this chapter)