Chapter 596 Surprise

Yan Ning couldn't help but smile when she thought about her life in Xinghua Village.

She explained, "Back then, we faked our own deaths and fled incognito, eventually ending up in Xinghua Village in Yunzhou..."

The emperor was stunned. "It must be very hard to live in a village, especially in such a remote place in the north."

The emperor frowned, worried that his aunt did not have enough food and warm clothes in her early years.

When I thought about this, I looked very worried.

Yan Ning said calmly, "It was a bit hard at first, but I feel comfortable. It's not as complicated as the capital. The people in the village are honest and simple, peaceful, and work from sunrise to sunset. I think it's great."

"We've also bought a few acres of land. With hard work, our family can have enough to eat. It's just that the food is simple, not like the delicacies you'll find in Beijing, but it makes me feel good..."

“It’s very easy and relaxing.”

"Living in the village, all we think about every day is what to eat and how the crops are growing in the fields. When we have free time, we just sit under the big trees in the village and chat. It's really relaxing..."

"There's a really festive atmosphere during festivals. Sometimes we go to the market together. The market is really lively, the things are very cheap, and it has a very lively atmosphere..."

Yan Ning's face was full of smiles when he talked about this.

"It's comfortable without rules. No one forces you to follow any etiquette or rules. You can speak loudly and no one will laugh at you. The villagers all speak louder..."

The emperor listened attentively, his expression somewhat touched.

In fact, he also wanted to live a simple and easy life, but he was born a prince, and now as the emperor, he has an unshirkable responsibility.

The emperor showed a look of longing just by listening to it.

No wonder my aunt and Marquis Xiao were able to stay in the same village for so long.

It sounds just like the paradise described in the book.

"Aren't there any troublemakers in the village?"

Seeing the emperor's puzzled expression, Yan Ning smiled and said, "Most of the villagers are relatively simple and kind. There may be a few who have problems, but that's actually because of poverty. If they make money, things might change. But some people's natures are indeed difficult to change. Most of them are pretty good."

"If there are some individuals with problems, the villagers are reluctant to interact with them. If they don't, there will be no problem. The overall environment is good."

Yan Ning couldn't say that everyone was good, because she thought of her second son's wife, now Li Shaoshuo and Zou, and it was hard for these two to change their nature.

The eldest brother's family lives their lives peacefully and knows how to educate their children well.

After hearing this, the emperor wanted to go and take a look at Xinghua Village.

He has never left the capital or been to other places since he was a child.

Yan Ning chattered about some things in the village, all of which were interesting and heartwarming.

Of course, she didn't mention some of the little things that had bothered her in the past.

Overall, she felt that living with Xiao Zhou in Xinghua Village was pretty good.

Although it was a lot of work at the beginning, I felt light-hearted.

There is no intrigue, and every day we are busy with farm work, cooking and raising children.

Speaking of this, Yan Ning said: "By the way, we also have two sons and a daughter. You have also met our daughter and son-in-law, the emperor!"

Upon hearing this, the emperor was stunned. "Have I seen it before?"

"It must be my cousin's husband!"

The emperor couldn't figure out who it was for a moment.

Seeing the emperor's shocked expression, Yan Ning smiled and said, "It's Su Xueyi and Shen Yueyao!"

Upon hearing this, the emperor's eyes widened instantly, revealing an incredible look.

"Cousin and cousin-in-law, we are relatives now!"

The emperor was extremely excited at this moment. He and Brother Su became relatives.

And Shen Yueyao is actually his cousin.

This is such a surprise!