Widowed for Five Years, the Widow is Pregnant with the Emperor's Child

Chapter 20

Seeing so many people speaking up for Sui, Yun Wan felt both relieved and somewhat at ease.Emperor Jingxuan raised an eyebrow, his interest growing.

He had initially thought this young boy was merely arrogant at such a tender age, but it turned out he had the capital to back it up—no wonder he dared to make such bold claims.

Geniuses existed in the world, but those with a photographic memory were rare. Emperor Jingxuan was one such person.

Ever since he could remember, every book he had read could be recited flawlessly, word for word, leaving even his former tutors sighing in admiration.

If he wished, he could still recount in vivid detail how, at the age of three, his elder brother had tricked him into going to the Taiye Pool and nearly pushed him into the water.

Compared to the late emperor, Emperor Jingxuan had pitifully few children—only two sons and one daughter—and none of them could be called prodigies with a photographic memory.

He had never given it much thought before, but now, he felt a twinge of regret.

Tsk.

Lu San was truly fortunate.

Noticing Emperor Jingxuan glancing at Sui several times, Yun Wan’s eyelids twitched nervously.rembling, he pleaded, "Father, I truly repent. Please forgive me..."

Emperor Jingxuan said, "You should be begging your Third Brother for forgiveness."

With that, he rose, his sleeves billowing, his expression stern and imposing, radiating the aura of an emperor.

His dark, penetrating eyes swept over the crowd as if seeing through every heart, making it impossible for anyone to meet his gaze.

"Jiang Fusheng," he commanded sharply.

"Your servant is here."

"By my decree, the Crown Prince is confined for three months, to kneel and copy texts in repentance. No one is to visit without my permission!"

"The Third Prince, for striking first, is confined for one month."

"All others involved in the brawl shall reflect at home and copy texts for half a month."

"If there is nothing else, you are dismissed."

The crowd bowed. "Your Majesty is wise—"

Aside from the two princes and the consorts, the others felt only relief.

At least it was just copying texts at home.

Knowing that any further reprimands for the princes would be a family matter beyond their involvement, the officials quickly rose and dragged their children away.

With everything settled, Yun Wan held Sui's hand, her face blooming with a smile. "Let's go. We can finally head back now!"

As they stepped out of the main hall of the Hongwen Institute, they overheard many elders scolding their own disappointing juniors.

Yun Wan covered Sui's ears and followed behind Lu Yuanduo and his son.

Passing by a corner pillar in the corridor, they were met by Jiang Fusheng, who held a horsetail whisk and smiled warmly. "Madam Lu, please wait a moment."