Chapter 410 Li Che's Thoughts
Chapter 410 Li Che's Thoughts
After the palace maid was dragged out, the hall fell silent. Empress Ning knew that Shen Li cherished her younger sister and was still angry.
So she took the initiative to speak: "Shen Qing, this matter seems to have been deliberately orchestrated. What do you think we should do?"
"I need to see His Highness the Fourteenth Prince before making any plans," Shen Li said. "I need to discuss this with His Highness."
Empress Ning was surprised that Shen Li would say such a thing. After all, in her opinion, although Che'er was opinionated, he was still young. How could someone as wise as Shen Li be willing to discuss things with her youngest son?
"Alright, please proceed, Shen Qing." Since relying on Shen Li, Empress Ning has become much easier to talk to.
Shen Li saw Li Che reading an account book in the study. Although Li Che put it away quickly, Shen Li's sharp eyesight still caught him and she couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What is Your Highness doing?"
Shouldn't this be a time for drawing?
"I was just casually looking through the accounts in my mother's palace. Please forgive my rudeness, sir." Li Che was still a little flustered after being caught.
After all, they are still children; no matter how mature they are, they can't hide their secrets.
"Even if Your Highness could understand it, it's not something a ruler should learn." Shen Li frowned slightly. "Your Highness should prioritize reading and governing."
She used to dislike her father's outspokenness, but now that she was in this situation, she was really anxious if she didn't speak up.
This is a time of intense competition for the throne, and the future ruler should not waste time on trivial matters.
Li Che lowered his head after being told this, but still argued in a low voice: "Sir, I have already finished my homework, and I went to the Duke's mansion to ask for advice yesterday. I just took some time to look at the accounts."
Shen Li was also reflecting on whether she had spoken too harshly.
“You’re right,” Li Che said in an even lower voice, “If a man wants to keep his wife from being bothered by domestic affairs, he should learn to manage the household.” He felt he was right.
"I...I said that?" Shen Li wondered when she had said that, but quickly remembered that the two of them had discussed Shen Yue's dislike of studying accounting.
Shen Li once said that if a woman doesn't learn this, she should marry a husband who can manage household affairs.
Does he still remember it?
Such a thoughtful child at such a young age.
"Your Highness, what I have to say today is also related to Yue'er," Shen Li said, getting straight to the point.
Upon hearing that it concerned Shen Yue, Li Che raised his head and his expression became serious.
Shen Li then told him what she had heard in the rumors.
"He deserves to die!" Li Che, usually so composed, slammed his fist on the table and roared, "This is utter nonsense! It ruins a woman's reputation!"
“They’ve already been killed. Although it’s publicly called treason, this kind of thing can’t be covered up. People in the palace will be more restrained.” Shen Li’s voice was cold: “But Your Highness knows that this is not a long-term solution.”
"I...I want to marry her." After thinking for a long time, Li Che gave this answer.
Shen Li had come to discuss countermeasures, and was genuinely taken aback when she heard this.
It's hard to imagine that this little kid, who's only thirteen years old, would come up with such a firm solution, and that it's actually a good one.
She was both amused and exasperated.
The idea is good, but Li Che is still too young.
“I understand your concerns, sir. Please go back and tell Shen Yue that if I marry her, I will only have her as my wife for the rest of my life and will not take any other women.” Li Che said sincerely, “If you think I am still too young, you can get engaged first. I will wait for the wedding no matter how many years it takes.”
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