Chapter 523: Lu Bu Injured
Not long after Liu Xie finished testing Liu Jue, several old men with white hair and beards and elegant clothes stepped into the Pepper Room together.

When Liu Xie saw them, he was slightly stunned.

These old men are all doctors of the palace, usually responsible for teaching the princes, princesses and children of nobles. Why did they suddenly come together?
“Could it be that girl again…”

An ominous premonition suddenly arose in Liu Xie’s heart.

As expected, a group of palace scholars came closer and knelt down in front of Liu Xie with a plop.

The old man in the lead was filled with grief and indignation, and he said loudly: “Your Majesty, we beg you to resign from the position of Doctor of the Palace Academy, and I hope Your Majesty will agree!”

After saying this, the white-haired old men trembled and bowed to Liu Xie.

Liu Xie felt a headache and asked, “Gentlemen, why did you suddenly do this? I…”

“Your Majesty, we are truly unable to teach Her Royal Highness the Princess!”

The doctor of palace studies said loudly with a sad face.

Hearing the words “Her Royal Highness the Princess”, not only Liu Xie, but even Lu Lingqi’s face instantly darkened.

Sure enough, it was that girl who caused trouble again!
“Not only did Her Royal Highness the Princess take His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi and other students to skip school, but they also got into a fight and injured General Cui and the son of Grand Secretary Yang!”

“In my entire teaching career, I have never seen such a naughty student. I beg Your Majesty to grant me the permission to resign from my position as a teacher at the Palace School!”

The doctors were in tears, obviously very angry.

Hearing this, Liu Xie’s face became even gloomier. It was simply lawless. This girl was too presumptuous!

“Gao Lan!”

“Chen is here!”

“You will lead the guards immediately to bring the princess and the King of Qi back to me!”

Liu Xie gave the order with a sullen face, and then said to the doctors of the Palace Academy: “Gentlemen, rest assured, I will definitely discipline these two rebellious sons.”

After saying that, he walked away.

The few ministers who stayed behind looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly.

He sent the imperial guards directly. It seems that His Majesty is really angry this time.

At the same time, there was chaos in the palace school.

A girl who was no more than eleven or twelve years old crossed her arms and hooked her finger at the bruised and swollen boys in brocade robes opposite her. She said with contempt, “Why, don’t you want to teach me a lesson? Is this all you can do?”

This girl was none other than the eldest princess Liu Ying.

The people sitting opposite her were all sons of ministers in the court, and each of them came from an extraordinary background.

The palace school established by Liu Xie was not open to only the children of the royal family, but also the children of ministers in the court had the opportunity to study there.

Liu Ying was gifted and often went to the Han Royal Military Academy, where she had acquired excellent martial arts skills, so she easily defeated several other children of powerful officials without any chance of fighting back.

Being provoked by Liu Ying, the faces of those children of powerful people turned red, but no one dared to step forward.

Because they knew in their hearts that even if they attacked together, they would only be beaten even worse by Liu Ying.

“Humph! You’re a tigress. With your personality, you’ll never get married!”

A young man from a powerful family cursed with hatred on his face.

Hearing this, Liu Ying immediately became furious. She rolled up her sleeves and was ready to rush over to teach them a lesson again.

At this time, a child nearby hurried forward to hold her back and said, “Royal sister, that’s enough, stop hitting me. If the emperor knew about this, he would definitely be furious…”

“Shut up! Bullies like these need to be beaten into submission with fists!”

Liu Ying said indignantly.

The child who was glared at by her couldn’t help but shrink his neck, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes, and it was obvious that he was very afraid of his sister.

This child was none other than King Liu Xu of Qi.

Liu Xu is Zhen Mi’s second child, born eight years ago. Unlike Liu Jue’s intelligence and generosity, Liu Xu’s character is more like Zhen Mi.

He inherited his mother’s gentle temperament and was indecisive and even a little cowardly.

The cause of today’s conflict was that those powerful children privately discussed that Liu Xu was more like a girl than Liu Ying.

Liu Ying happened to pass by and heard what was happening. She was immediately furious and rushed over to beat up those guys.

Hence the present scene.

Just when Liu Ying was about to rush over to teach them a lesson again, a burst of uniform footsteps suddenly came.

Led by a royal guard, dozens of royal guards entered the palace school.

When the students who were watching the fun in the palace school saw the guards coming in, they were horrified and fled in all directions.

When those children of powerful officials saw the imperial guards, they were overjoyed. After all, it was Liu Ying who beat them. Now that the imperial guards were here, they would definitely uphold justice.

However, Liu Ying remained calm and pointed at the group of powerful children and said confidently: “Uncle Gao, they bullied me!”

The commander of the imperial guards who led the team was none other than Gao Lan.

“bully you?”

After hearing Liu Ying’s words, Gao Lan looked at those powerful and wealthy children with bruised faces and noses, and smiled bitterly in his heart.

Then, he said with a stern face, “His Majesty has ordered that all of you who gathered to fight and provoke trouble in the palace academy will be put in solitary confinement for three days!”

“Princess, Prince Qi, please go to the Pepper Palace immediately. His Majesty wants to see you in person.”

Although he also wanted to help Liu Ying in his heart, this was an order issued by the emperor himself, so he could only act according to the rules.

“Father, Father?”

Liu Ying widened her eyes with an expression of disbelief. It was just beating someone up, how come even her father knew about it?
Gao Lan sighed and said in a low voice, “My dear aunt, more than ten palace scholars have gone to complain to His Majesty. His Majesty is very angry. You and His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi should hurry with us, otherwise the Queen will come to you in person later.”

After hearing this, Liu Ying and Liu Xu’s faces turned pale instantly.

Even the Queen knows?
Liu Xu swallowed his saliva and said fearfully: “Sister, Sister, let’s go over there quickly…”

Although Liu Ying had a strong personality, she was also panicked at this time. After hearing Gao Lan’s words, she did not dare to delay any longer and obediently followed the guards to the Pepper Palace with Liu Xu.

Gao Lan glanced at the children of the rich and powerful again and ordered, “Take them away and put them in solitary confinement for three days!”

“promise!”

The guards immediately stepped forward and arrested these frightened and bewildered young men of power.

Soon, under the guidance of the imperial guards, Liu Ying and Liu Xu arrived at the Pepper Palace.

At this time, Liu Xie and Lu Lingqi were in the Pepper Room, and even Zhen Mi hurried over.

Liu Xie had a gloomy expression. When he saw the two of them come in, he just glanced at them lightly and then looked away, as if he didn’t want to pay any attention to them.

The faces of Lu Lingqi and Zhen Mi were also filled with anger.

Liu Ying and Liu Xu skipped school, talked back to their teachers, and fought with other children of powerful people. This was no small matter.

For Liu Ying, the impact may not be significant. After all, she is a princess, and at most she will be criticized as being inappropriate.

But Liu Xu was a prince, and his every move represented the face of the royal family. In ancient times, respecting teachers and one’s own moral character was extremely important.

“You rebellious son, kneel down!” As soon as the two of them entered the Pepper Room, Lu Lingqi could not help but shouted loudly, her tone full of severity.

Liu Xu’s face turned pale instantly and he knelt down obediently.

Lu Lingqi glanced at Liu Ying, her pretty face as cold as frost: “Kneel down too!”

Liu Ying curled her lips and knelt down as well.

Although she was very strong towards others, she just couldn’t be tough in front of her mother, not to mention that her father was also present at the moment.

“How did I teach you on weekdays? Did I teach you to skip school? Did I teach you to fight? Xu’er, you really disappoint me.”

Zhen Mi’s face was full of disappointment, and she said with a feeling of regret.

Liu Xu is her second son. Although she does not expect this second son to be as outstanding as her eldest son, he must at least be worthy of the status of a prince.

But Liu Xu’s actions this time really disappointed her.

“Mother, I know I was wrong.”

Liu Xu’s eyes were full of tears. He kowtowed deeply to Zhen Mi and admitted his mistake. However, Zhen Mi turned her head away, unwilling to look at him or accept his apology.

Seeing this scene, Liu Xu’s eyes instantly turned red.

Seeing this, Liu Ying couldn’t help but say, “Godmother, this is all my fault. I was the one who dragged Brother Xu to skip school, and I was the one who started the fight. It has nothing to do with Brother Xu. If you want to blame someone, just blame me.”

Liu Xu is indeed an honest child. In comparison, Liu Ying has many clever ideas and is lively and active.

It can be said that Liu Xu was simply caught in an unprovoked disaster this time. He had always performed very well in the Imperial Academy and was highly praised and loved by the Imperial Academy’s doctors.

However, this honest child didn’t even think of putting the blame on Liu Ying.

Hearing Liu Ying’s words, Liu Xie, who had been silent all this time, smiled coldly: “What a courage.”

The sarcasm in the words is very obvious.

Then, he looked at Liu Ying coldly and said, “I know you like to practice martial arts, so I allow you to study at the Military Academy. I hope you can use your talent in the right way.”

“It’s ok that you’re naughty at ordinary times, but you even dragged your brother to skip school, got into a fight, and beat him up!”

“At such a young age, she is so cruel. I can’t believe that I have such a daughter!”

Liu Xie’s words were very serious, enough to show the anger in his heart.

After Liu Ying was scolded by Liu Xie, tears welled up in her big eyes, but she still said stubbornly: “I am not wrong!”

Liu Xu was startled and said nervously: “Sister, please stop talking nonsense and admit your mistake to our father…”

“That’s right!”

Liu Ying raised his sleeves, wiped his face vigorously, and said stubbornly: “I admit that skipping school is wrong, but beating people is definitely not wrong!”

“Those guys in the palace school bullied the emperor’s brother because he was gentle and said in private that he was like a woman. Is it right for them to do so?”

“You, my father, have always taught us to help each other. How can I sit back and watch someone insult my younger brother?”

“Even if I were to choose again, I would still beat them up severely!”

Liu Ying’s words stunned Liu Xie, Zhen Mi and others.

Liu Xie’s expression changed slightly, not because he was angry, but because he looked at Liu Ying.

Although Liu Ying was a little naughty, she was still very caring towards her younger brother Liu Xu, so what she said was most likely true.

If this is the case, then Liu Ying cannot be blamed entirely for this incident.

However, one thing is for sure. Even though Liu Xie was pleased with their mutual support, he could not ignore the mistake they made this time.

“I will handle this matter properly, but the mistakes of the two of you cannot be let off easily.”

“After returning home, each of them was punished to copy the “Standards for Being a Good Pupil and Child” 100 times. After finishing copying, they took the manuscript and went to the doctors of the Imperial Academy to offer tea and admit their mistakes.”

“In addition, both of you will be confined to your homes for two months each! Without my permission, you are not allowed to go anywhere except the Imperial Academy!”

Liu Xie made the final punishment decision.

Two months of house arrest was not a big deal for Liu Xu, but Liu Ying often ran out of the palace, which was like the sky falling for her.

However, these punishments were not actually severe, and it was obvious that Liu Xie still showed mercy.

“Yes, Father.”

Liu Xu and Liu Ying responded, one with tear marks on her face, and the other looking like an eggplant hit by frost.

When the two left, Liu Xie couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh: “No one is worry-free.”

Lu Lingqi said ashamedly: “Your Majesty, it is because I did not teach Ying’er well that I caused all these troubles.”

Liu Xie waved his hand and said, “Never mind, it’s not a big deal. Although Ying’er is naughty, she still cares for Xu’er.”

Although he didn’t say it, he was actually very pleased.

Seeing this, Zhen Mi tried to smooth things over by saying, “Your Majesty, Sister Lu, it’s getting late. Why don’t you go to my palace to have lunch today?”

Liu Xie nodded, and then went to Yutang Palace with Zhen Mi and Lu Lingqi.

While walking on the road, Lu Lingqi asked Liu Xie, “Your Majesty, didn’t we receive a victory report from Yizhou a few days ago, saying that the Southern Barbarians have been defeated?”

“I wonder when my father will return to Chang’an?”

A year ago, some indigenous tribes in southern Yizhou launched a rebellion, causing considerable unrest. Upon learning of this, Lu Bu volunteered to go and quell the rebellion.

Although it was not the general’s turn to take action in such matters, Lu Bu had not fought in a war for a long time and was itching to fight, so he went there in person.

Just two months ago, good news reached Chang’an.

Lu Bu led his troops to easily wipe out these southern barbarians who dared to rebel, achieved a great victory, and prepared to return to the court in triumph.

“It should be soon. If everything goes as expected, Lord Wen should arrive in Chang’an today.”

Liu Xie said after calculating the time in his mind.

Just as he finished speaking, an eunuch came hurriedly to report: “Your Majesty! The victorious army has arrived outside Chang’an!”

“Lord Wen requests an audience!”

Liu Xie smiled and said to Lu Lingqi and Zhen Mi, “Look, just mention Wen Gong and he will be here soon.”

“I will go see Lord Wen first. You two can go and have your meal first. I will go with Lord Wen later.”

Lu Lingqi and Zhen Mi had no objection, and they left after bowing.

Liu Xie changed his route and went to the Greenhouse Palace to meet Lu Bu.

After arriving at the Greenhouse Hall, Lu Bu had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Liu Xie coming, he immediately saluted and said, “Your Majesty!”

The voice is as powerful as ever.

When he saw Lu Bu, Liu Xie’s mood finally improved a little. Just as he was about to say “no need to be polite”, he noticed that Lu Bu’s arm was wrapped in gauze and was stunned.

“Fengxian, are you… injured?”

(End of this chapter)