Chapter 563 Extra: Xiao Jingchen's Scheme

"Besides, I haven't seen Sister Leyao and the others for a long time, and I miss them terribly."

Xiao Yize didn't see the gleam in his father's eyes; his mind was filled with the imagined trip to Wutong Village.

When facing Xiao Jingchen, she showed no fear, but instead frankly stated the purpose of her visit.

Upon hearing the words "Wutong Village," Xiao Jingchen's breathing became heavier.

How come everyone can go to Wutong Village, but he, this poor guy, has to guard these four high walls, it's more tiring than a dog's job.

However, when he heard his son mention Xie Leyao from Lin Luoxi's family, a calculating glint flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly masked by a smile.

"Ze'er, do you like Sister Le Yao?" Xiao Jingchen didn't know that at this moment he looked like a wolf in sheep's clothing, and the person in front of him was Little Red Riding Hood.

Seeing the familiar expression on Xiao Jingchen's face, Xiao Yize couldn't help but take two steps back.

"I like!"

Although his father's expression was frightening, he genuinely enjoyed playing with Xie Leyao and the others.

I had a lot of fun playing with Xie Zhili and the others. They were very knowledgeable and not as naive or foolish as the other children in the school.

It was only by following Xie Zhili and the others that I found common ground and kindred spirits.

"I like it! Now pack your things, and I'll have someone take them to you."

"You must get along well with Xie Zhili and the others, and also with Sister Leyao. She's a girl, and as a boy, you should treat her even better and be considerate of her..."

Xiao Jingchen didn't realize that his son's mind was not that of a child, and he still used the tone of coaxing a three-year-old to coax Xiao Yize.

"Great!" Xiao Yize was overjoyed at the prospect of going to Wutong Village, unaware that his father's words held a different meaning.

Xiao Jingchen, who was trying to suppress the acid reflux, couldn't bear to see his son, who was now all smiles, so he raised his hand and patted him.

"Master!" Lightning appeared in the Imperial Study without anyone noticing and knelt respectfully before Xiao Jingchen.

"Escort the Crown Prince to Wutong Village." Xiao Jingchen didn't even look up, continuing to bury himself in a pile of memorials.

"Yes!" Lightning respectfully agreed and led Xiao Yize out of the imperial study.

The thought of going to Wutong Village made Lightning's steps light and cheerful.

"Lightning, you seem very happy?" Xiao Yize, walking beside him, clearly noticed Lightning's emotional fluctuations.

"Yes, I was able to go to Wutong Village thanks to His Highness."

"Wutong Village is a good place. You'll know once the young prince goes there."

Once he arrives at Wutong Village, he will definitely stay there for two days before returning to this dull and boring palace.

“You all say Wutong Village is a great place, and now I can’t wait to go.” Xiao Yize felt a strange sense of belonging to Wutong Village.

"Mother, would you like to come with me to Wutong Village to relax?" After returning from the Imperial Study, Xiao Yize went to Lin Xingman's Fengyang Palace to find her.

"Oh, your father agreed?" Lin Xingman looked at Xiao Yize, who was radiating joy, and was a little surprised.

Now that Xiao Jingchen is in that position, he's starting to become a little twisted.

As long as he remains trapped in the palace, he absolutely cannot tolerate the freedom of others. How could he so easily agree to let her son go to Wutong Village?

"Yes, Father not only agreed, but also had Lightning escort me to Wutong Village."

"Mother, why don't you come with me to Wutong Village to relax?"

"You really want to see Aunt Luo Xi, right? Then come with me!"

Xiao Yize was still acting coquettishly towards Lin Xingman, while Lightning, watching this scene, kept twitching his eyelids.

He dared to say that if the Empress were to leave the palace with them, then none of them would be able to leave the palace at all.

The current emperor is narrow-minded; if he sees everyone traveling around freely, he will surely slaughter everyone in sight, and no one will have an easy time.

“Go ahead! I won’t go. Your father is quite lonely in the palace. If I go with you, this huge palace will be left with only your father.”

Lin Xingman knew what was going on when she saw the twitching in Lightning's eyes.

In order to make her son happier to go out of the palace for a trip, she shook her head and refused Xiao Yize's suggestion.

"My wife still cares about me the most!"

When Xiao Jingchen heard that Xiao Yize had come to the Empress's palace, he was afraid that the boy would also lure the Empress out of the palace.

He rushed over and heard Lin Xingman's heartfelt words, which moved him deeply.

“Boy, if you try to persuade your mother to leave the palace with you again, you shouldn’t go. Instead, learn from the Grand Tutor how to help me with state affairs.”

Seeing that Xiao Yize was still standing there in a daze, Xiao Jingchen immediately threatened him.

"Father, Mother, I still have things to pack, so I will take my leave now."

Upon receiving a warning look from Xiao Jingchen, Xiao Yize immediately pulled Lightning and fled.

Since this couple enjoys sharing both joy and sorrow, let them be bound together forever. He should go out of the palace to have some fun.

"Your Highness, you mustn't be so reckless next time," Lightning said to Xiao Yize with lingering fear after leaving Fengyang Palace.

"Why? Mother must be bored all by herself in the palace." Xiao Yize really wanted to make it clear. Did becoming Empress mean she couldn't go out and have fun?

"Your Highness, you'll understand once you're in that position." Lightning could only reply to Xiao Yize's grumbling with this one sentence.

"I don't want to sit in that position. How about we leave my mother in the palace and let her have another baby brother? Then we can leave that position to him!"

Upon hearing that he would have to lose so much to take that position, Xiao Yize shook his head vigorously, his face full of resistance.

Lightning, walking to the back, saw Xiao Yize's resistant expression and felt speechless, as if questioning the heavens.

In other dynasties, brothers would kill each other and fathers and sons would turn against each other for the sake of the throne. How come the Xiao family has produced such bizarre individuals in these two generations?

Not only did he not want to sit on the throne, he also regarded it as a venomous snake. Look at his master, he's being driven crazy by that position.

However, he could only think these words in his heart; he dared not say them aloud.

Fearing that his plans might change, Xiao Yize quickly returned to his palace, packed a few changes of clothes, took some money, and rushed out of the palace like lightning.

"How can this kid run so fast!"

Lin Xingman, who had just packed a bunch of gifts for Xiao Yize to give to Lin Luoxi, was a step too late and missed them.

Knowing that they had probably already left the palace and that she could no longer catch up with them, she could only have someone personally deliver the gifts she had carefully selected to Wutong Village.

The person escorting the gifts was none other than Old Man Li, who had been by Xiao Jingchen's side for many years.

Since Lin Luoxi cured Xiao Jingchen's health, he has had no opportunity to use his skills and has been working as a leisurely personal imperial physician in the palace.