Seeing little Zhu's proud expression, Xu Miaoqing was actually very proud as well. Although the Crown Prince was mostly taught by his grandfather and the Emperor, she had also made significant contributions.

To be honest, Little Zhu's manners have indeed surpassed his mother's. This isn't just because Little Zhu thinks highly of himself, or because Xu Miaoqing thinks her child is good; it's also because it has the approval of his grandfather and His Majesty.

Three generations of education produced a nobleman, which was already quite noble for Xiao Zhu. In fact, during the time of Da Zhu, there was already the demeanor of an imperial family, but it was only with Xiao Xiao Zhu that the true imperial grandeur was revealed.

Just as these people were chatting, Zhu Yunying returned with light steps. "No need for formalities. As I said, this is a family banquet to welcome my brother-in-law. Qin'er, come here and let your uncle see if you've made any progress!"

Although the emperor said so, everyone still needs to perform the proper etiquette. Don't take the emperor's kindness and friendliness for granted.

At this moment, only Xu Miaoqing, his bedmate, seemed relatively at ease. Little Zhu, naturally, didn't need to care too much. Of course, Zhu Wenkun, who understood nothing, happily stretched out his little hands, wanting his father to hold him.

Zhu Yunying held Zhu Wenkun in one arm and ruffled Xu Qin's lowered head with the other. "You, we see you haven't made any progress! Your aunt should give you a good talking to later. I heard that as soon as you arrived at Dabentang, you started to fall asleep along with your cousin Wenjin!"

Little Zhu immediately complained, "Dad, Wen Jin sleeps a lot; he sleeps every time he goes to class. My cousin is much better; he just sometimes takes a nap."

Zhu Yunying chuckled and said, "Take a nap? Well, we'd be happy to oblige. If you don't want to study the Four Books and Five Classics, then study more military strategy and tactics. You two are cousins, you get all excited when it comes to war!"

Xu Qin kept his head down. Since his uncle, the emperor, had said that, he was sure to get a beating when he got back to the mansion; there was no escaping it!