Chapter 162 Dropping out of school

It’s scorching hot in Beijing in May.

After returning to Beijing, Ye Hongwei and Ye Chenting ended their rest and began to report for duty every day, while Ye Chenxi returned to the Imperial College to study.

Chu Anlan's studies became a problem.

That day, he sent Mo Yan to the Princess's Mansion to look for Ye Wanqing.

As soon as he saw Ye Wanqing, Mo Yan said, "Princess, please help my prince."

"What's wrong with An Lan?" Ye Wanqing asked.

Mo Yan said, "Isn't the prince injured and needs to stay in bed? However, the Imperial College said that if the prince doesn't go to school, he will be demoted to a new teacher and school... After the prince found out, he had the prince and his bed carried to the Imperial College. At this hour, the people carrying the prince have probably already reached Suzaku Street."

Ye Wanqing was surprised: "They carried the person and the couch away together?"

"Yes!" Mo Yan nodded vigorously.

Ye Wanqing smiled and said, "So, what do you need me to do?"

Mo Yan asked: "How about you go and plead for the prince?"

Speak up...

Ye Wanqing thought about it.

Prince Dun has never cared about his son's studies, otherwise, Chu Anlan would not have been raised to be an illiterate playboy.

He is doing this today just for show.

But poor Chu Anlan, he was just resting in bed recuperating from his injuries, but he was carried out of the house along with his bed, like he was paraded through the streets.

For a moment, it was hard to tell who between the father and the son looked more like a playboy.

Ye Wanqing stood up from her chair: "Yingxiang, bring me my fence."

She packed up and went out with Mo Yan.

It was almost noon and the sun was shining brightly.

The carriage sped along the long street.

However, Ye Wanqing did not go to the Imperial College, but headed towards Prince Dun's Palace.

The carriage stopped outside the palace and she was welcomed into the flower hall by the butler.

The lame Prince Dun was supported by Princess Dun to enter the house: "Qing'er, it's so hot, why did you come here in person?"

"Your Majesty, Princess." Ye Wanqing simply bowed and explained her purpose: "I came here today to discuss something with Your Majesty and Princess."

Princess Dun pulled her to sit down: "What's the matter?"

As he spoke, he ordered people to serve tea and snacks.

Ye Wanqing sat obediently on the chair and said slowly, "I had promised the prince before that I would accompany him to travel outside the capital after the wedding. Before leaving the capital, I would help him persuade both parents to allow him to temporarily take a leave of absence from the Imperial Academy."

Princess Dun was surprised: "Leaving Beijing for a trip?"

Ye Wanqing nodded: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty and Princess, even if I am not in the capital, I will urge the prince to supervise his studies."

"I'm not worried about his studies..." Princess Dun hesitated, "I'm worried that he can get hurt so easily in Jindu. If he stays away from the capital..."

"It's safer to stay away from the capital." Prince Dun continued, "I think it's good to travel away from the capital!

A good man should have ambitions.

He has lived in the capital for eighteen years and is tired of playing and eating. He might as well go out and have a look around.”

"But..." Princess Dun frowned.

"It's settled." Prince Dun stood up with the help of his cane and patted the wrinkles on his robe. "I'll go to the Imperial College and arrange for him to take a leave of absence from school."

Princess Dun sat in the chair and sighed softly.

Seeing this, Ye Wanqing said, "Princess, please rest assured. I will definitely keep an eye on the prince and protect him." "Of course I trust you." Princess Dun softened her tone, "But Qing'er, I'm worried about you too. An Lan has never seen the outside world. If he really leaves the capital to travel, without the supervision of his elders, his horizons and mind will become wild, and he may do something to let you down..."

"I believe him." Ye Wanqing said gently.

After hearing this, Princess Dun couldn't say anything more: "Since you and An Lan have made up your mind, I can't stop you. It's a blessing for An Lan to have you as his wife. It's also a blessing for the prince and I to have you as our daughter-in-law..."

Prince Dun stood aside and said, "Okay, let's save these sour words for later. Right now, I have to go see someone."

"Who are you meeting?" asked Princess Dun.

Prince Dun said, "Go meet your in-laws. Your future son-in-law is going to drop out of school and become a useless little guy. Should I tell the Marquis first?"

Ye Wanqing smiled and said, "I'll go with you."

Prince Dun took a deep breath and said, "Come here, get me a set of armor to protect my body, and get the prince an iron helmet to protect his head, so that he won't be beaten into a fool by Ye Hongwei."

Prince Dun, wearing armor and helmet, rode alone in a carriage to the Beijing Guard.

Princess Dun and Ye Wanqing took another car.

It was lunch time and there were not many people in the Beijing Guard Bureau.

Ye Hongwei was working when he heard someone come to report: "Prince Dun, Princess Dun and Princess are here to see you."

"No time." Ye Hongwei replied.

Recently, the weather has been hot and people have become restless. There have been more and more people quarreling and fighting in Jindu, and even several restaurants in the city have been burned down, leaving him with endless documents to read every day.

Looking at the words all over the place, Ye Hongwei also felt annoyed.

At this time, a figure came in.

Ye Wanqing lifted a corner of the veil: "Father."

Ye Hongwei then raised his head: "It's so hot, why did you come all the way to the Beijing Guards? If you have anything to say, let's talk about it when we get home..."

Before he finished speaking, two figures appeared at the door.

Prince Dun leaned on a cane with one hand and waved a folding fan with the other: "My dear relative, you are very hardworking. Others are resting, but you are busy with official business."

Princess Dun helped the person in and said, "My dear relatives."

Ye Hongwei had no choice but to put down his brush and stood up: "What's the big deal that you have to come to the Jingwei Division to find me?"

Although he was harsh in his words, he ordered his subordinates to bring tea.

After Prince Dun sat down, he said, "My dear, the princess and I came here today to discuss something with you."

Ye Hongwei took a sip of tea: "What about An Lan?"

"That's right." Prince Dun leaned on his cane and smiled, "An Lan is already eighteen years old. In two years, he will be a young man. As the saying goes, one should start a family and build a career. Next month, An Lan will marry Qing'er. After marriage, he can't just sit there doing nothing like he is now. Unfortunately, he is not good at studying and martial arts, so I'm afraid he can't even get a decent official position."

"So what?" Ye Hongwei asked.

Prince Dun smiled and said, "So, the princess and I have decided that after Anlan and Qing'er get married, we will let him leave the capital and let him travel around Western Wei like Chen Ting did. On the way, he will gain knowledge and broaden his horizons."

"After saying so much, you just want me to agree to let him drop out of the Imperial College and take Qing'er away from Beijing, right?" Ye Hongwei asked.

Prince Dun said, "When he returns from his travels, if he is still a worthless little loser with nothing to show for it, I will hand him over to you and you can exile him as you wish."

Ye Hongwei held the teacup and glanced at Ye Wanqing who was sitting quietly and gracefully beside him.

That's it.

Ye Hongwei put down the teacup, stood up and said, "The reason why I am so strict with An Lan and have so many requirements is because I am Qing'er's father. As a father, I hope Qing'er is well, I hope she has a perfect marriage, a husband who loves and protects her, and a worry-free and smooth life. If An Lan can give her these, it's not impossible for me to agree to leave Beijing to study."

Ye Wanqing's eyes were filled with tears: "Father..."

Ye Hongwei shook his head at her and looked at Prince Dun: "Aren't you going to the Imperial College to apply for withdrawal? I'm not on duty this afternoon, so I'll go with you."

Prince Dun smiled and said, "That's great!"

The two fathers went to the Imperial College. As female relatives, Ye Wanqing and Princess Dun could not show up in public, so they returned home first.