Chapter 225 Extra 1: A Trip to Jiangnan
Chapter 225 Extra 1: A Trip to Jiangnan
Aying is precocious.
Even when he couldn't walk, he was already very smart, and his babbling made the servants confused and confused.
After he could remember things, he showed even more intelligence and talent. He could write poems at the age of three and practice martial arts at the age of five. He climbed up the roofs of the palace and removed the tiles all day long. His lively energy was simply irresistible.
But the little princess was so adorable. Not only was she kind to others, she also never bullied others by taking advantage of her power. With a smile on her face, any anger would disappear. Therefore, the palace people all spoke with one voice and never complained to the emperor or empress.
When Aying appeared in front of her parents, she looked innocent and harmless, considerate and sensible, and both sides protected each other.
However, the palace is such a small place, and it is full of Xie Lang's people. The little princess thought she had hidden it well, but in fact, all her little moves were seen by the two men.
I just see through it but don't say it out loud.
Wen Hemian smiled and turned a page of the book: "I was indeed too early to worry back then. Judging from the situation, there should be no problem for Aying to take power."
As soon as Aying was born, they designated her as the crown prince. Although no edict had been issued to enthrone her, everyone knew it.
In addition to the hands-on teaching of Wen Hemian and Xie Lang, she also invited several other knowledgeable gentlemen to teach her.
The task was not that difficult at first, but the little girl did it by herself and also led several teachers to do it. In the end, her learning progress far exceeded expectations. Several teachers praised her highly and praised the little princess many times, both explicitly and implicitly.
"That's good." Xie Lang was thinking with a lot of calculations in his mind, "Learn more, and when the day is right, I will give this position to her as soon as possible."
Others raise a daughter to love her well, but Xie Lang raises a daughter to get rid of the blame as soon as possible.
Wen Hemian glared at him and said, "Don't you consider whether Aying is happy or not?"
Xie Lang thought to himself that she looked very happy.
Before he could finish his words, the little girl's voice had already arrived. She was originally jumping around, but when she reached the hall door, she suddenly stopped and walked in in an orderly manner.
She saluted in a proper manner, and said in a sweet voice: "Father, Emperor, Mother!"
The little girl, who was already six years old, still had some baby fat on her cheeks. She had a cute bun on her head and her eyes were watery. Beads of sweat hung on her forehead because she had just played in the sun.
Her serious look could not be maintained for a moment. Wen Hemian waved her hand and the little girl immediately rushed forward and threw herself into her arms, calling her mother softly. Her skill in acting like a spoiled child was even better than that of His Majesty back then.
Xie Lang was extremely jealous, but it was impossible for him to compete with his daughter for favor, so he could only watch jealously from the side.
Wen Hemian wiped the sweat off Aying's forehead with a handkerchief and asked in a gentle voice, "Have you finished your homework?"
"Uh-huh."
Aying nodded and rubbed Wen Hemian's palm. Her favorite person is her mother!
"In order to reward Ah Ying for her hard work these days, I have discussed with your father and can meet one of your requests. As long as it is not excessive, I will agree to it. Is there anything you want?"
The two of them adopted a laissez-faire approach, allowing the child to do whatever she wanted as long as she didn't grow up in the wrong direction. Therefore, Aying was a girl with a particularly strong sense of independence.
"really?"
The little girl's eyes lit up, her mind raced, and she had an idea.
"I was reading poetry two days ago, and my teacher taught me the line 'The bridge is like a rainbow, the water is like the sky, and a leaf floats in the mist and rain'. It is said that this describes the scenery of Jiangnan. I have never been to Jiangnan!"
The expectation can be seen in Aying's eyes.
After all, she was young, and although she was not restricted in the imperial city, she had not had the opportunity to go out for so many years. It was understandable that she missed the vast world outside.
After Wen Hemian finished thinking, he said, "Summer is coming soon, so let's pack up and go to Jiangnan in disguise to avoid the heat."
There is a palace left by their ancestors over there. On their way there, they can also broaden the girl's horizons.
"Okay!" Ah Ying stood on tiptoe and kissed her mother on the face, "Mom is the best!"
After he finished speaking, he seemed to realize something was wrong, glanced to the side, quickly grabbed Xie Lang's hand, and whispered, "Daddy too!"
Although her father always competed with her for her mother, Aying was broad-minded and decided not to argue with her father.
After getting the reward, Aying's heart couldn't stop flying away. Wen Hemian asked her some more about her daily life and then let her go.
She smiled and turned to look at Xie Lang: "Look, His Majesty the Emperor can't pay for his daughter."
You're stingy.
But it’s understandable.
Over the years, Xie Lang got used to her always focusing her attention on him. With multiple children in the middle, he was not used to it and could only adapt gradually in his own way.
It’s not that I don’t like Aying, I’m just not used to expressing it.
Wen Hemian could see it, and the clever little Aying could see it too.
"Taifu has been talking about me for a long time..." Xie Lang muttered as he approached her, put his hands close to her face, and discussed with her, "After we return from Jiangnan, shall we make Aying the crown prince?"
At Aying's age, she is very clingy, so the two of them don't have much time to be alone together. Xie Lang feels quite resentful about this.
Wen Hemian reluctantly followed his lead: "Okay."
The incognito visit was not just talk. In the next few days, Wen Hemian and Xie Lang were busy settling the affairs of the court. Over the years, they have recruited more and more talents, and it is no longer the time when they were short of manpower.
After selecting the ministers who would go with them, the rest also needed to be properly arranged.
After finalizing everything, the group changed into casual clothes, packed their bags and set off.
Wen Hemian and Xie Lang have both walked this road. After many years, they have different feelings. They can ride their horses forward, but Aying is young and insists on going with Wen Chengyuan. No one can persuade her, so they can only let her go.
Qin Yi looked at Aying with a smile: "Why don't you stay with your father and mother?"
Ah Ying whispered, "Because Daddy has a lot to say to Mom."
Wen Chengyuan was immediately amused and scratched the little girl's nose: "You are such a little devil!"
Children are much smarter than we think, and Aying understands everything.
Aying also giggled.
Qin Yi looked at the scene in front of him and couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat. In the past, they never thought that they would have such a good life in the future.
Fortunately, after all the hard work comes happiness.
Laughing and laughing all the way.
When we arrived at the palace, the lotus flowers in the garden were in full bloom. Looking around, we saw a mixture of emerald green and pink, a vast expanse of lush green, cool breeze and clear water, which made us feel relaxed and happy.
It is cool and pleasant to go boating in it.
Xie Lang reached out and picked a lotus pod, peeled off the lotus seeds, removed the core, and fed it to Wen Hemian with his own hands. He took a bite and it tasted sweet.
"It should be good for cooking porridge." Wen Hemian half-closed his eyes and leaned on the emperor's shoulder. He relaxed his whole body and began to list the delicacies he knew in a soft voice, "There are also lotus cakes and lotus drinks..."
Xie Lang turned his head and touched his forehead to hers: "It can stay for a long time. We can try slowly."
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