Chapter 192

Xiaoju and Liu Yurou were cooking in the kitchen, while Xiao Shenxi was playing alone in the yard. When Xiao Shenxi saw Xiao Yanqing and Shen Qingnian return, her eyes lit up.

"Xiao Qing, you finally came to play with me!" Little Shen Xi ran up to Xiao Yan Qing with her short legs, her tone very excited.

Xiao Yanqing said a little shyly, "Well, Xiao Xi, I've come to find you to play."

These past few days he has been staying at the school with his mother. Although his mother still goes to the school to teach even without him, she devotes a lot of attention to him when he is there.

He couldn't help but feel that he had taken away his mother's affection, which made him feel somewhat guilty towards Xiaoxi...

Xiao Shenxi was overjoyed that Xiao Yanqing had come to find her, and she opened her arms and hugged Xiao Yanqing.

He said happily, "Xiao Qing, I haven't seen you for several days."

Seeing Shen Xi's enthusiasm, Xiao Yanqing smiled and hugged him back.

The two little ones huddled together.

Although the summer in Jiangnan is not as hot as in the capital, it is still a bit dry when skin is pressed against skin. Shen Qingnian raised her hand to separate the two little dumplings, and she held one in each hand. The three of them slowly walked into the courtyard.

"Yan Qing will stay at our house for dinner later," Shen Qingnian said casually.

Little Shen Xi was overjoyed: "Yay!"

As soon as they entered the courtyard, Xiao Shenxi pulled Xiao Yanqing into the house.

She wanted to show Xiaoqing the toys in the house!

After letting the two little ones go, Shen Qingnian moved the wooden table under the grape trellis and went to the kitchen to help with cooking.

Soon it was time to eat. Little Shenxi helped Little Yanqing wash her hands and set out the bowls and chopsticks. Although she was only three years old, she was the one who set out the bowls and chopsticks for every meal.

Xiao Yanqing followed behind Xiao Shenxi, watching with some curiosity as the other person set out the bowls.

The young master stood with his arms around his hand, his expression a mixture of curiosity and seriousness, with a hint of heartache in his eyes.

Are my mother and the others always this poor?

As the young crown prince, Xiao Yanqing was used to being waited on hand and foot. He had never done anything like setting the table, let alone cooking.

His mother and family shouldn't live in such poverty; his mother should be an empress, and his younger sister should be a princess...

The heartache in Xiao Yanqing's eyes became increasingly apparent.

Shen Xi, who was carefully setting out the bowls and chopsticks, didn't notice Yan Qing's mood at all. She took a moment to say, "Qing, hurry up and move the stool over and put it in place. Soon, Mother and the others will bring the food to the table. Today we're having roast duck!"

After saying that, she sucked on her saliva, looking like a greedy cat.

The roast duck was ordered by my mother a month in advance. It was the best roast duck in the city, and she had been looking forward to it for a long time.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanqing felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

Her own closest family member, her own younger sister, the legitimate princess of the dynasty, was so pitiful, yet a mere roast duck made her extremely happy.

His family has suffered so much...

While feeling sad, Xiao Yanqing moved the stool over and put it away. He felt as if the solid wood stool in his hands was a heavy burden, causing his mother and grandmother to bend over.

His mother had a very difficult time, having to support the whole family on the meager salary she earned from teaching.

But his father was still angry with his mother!

A moment later, the food was served.

When Xiao Yanqing saw the two juicy roast ducks on the table, she stopped her thoughts and swallowed hard, almost involuntarily.