Zou Heng placed his hands on Qing Ye's shoulders, coughed twice, felt awkward, and then removed his hands from Qing Ye's shoulders.

Instead, she put one arm around Qingye's shoulder and led her forward.

"Little Qingye, tell your master, why are they all looking at you like that?"

"Uncle-Master, I'm not little anymore, I'm ten years old."

"You were Yu Ying's last disciple, how could you not be important?"

"...Uncle-Master wants to know?"

"certainly"

Qingye glanced at Zou Heng and said calmly, "Look at Martial Uncle's portrait. Martial Uncle can see the portrait by going to Master's place."

After saying that, Qingye ran off in a flash, leaving Zou Heng completely bewildered, staring at the spot where Fengyang and Qingye had disappeared with a puzzled expression.

"What's wrong with all of them? They all disappeared as soon as they saw me."

"No, I need to go to Yu Ying's place and see what's going on."

Without hesitation, Zou Heng arrived at Yu Ying's place in no time.

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"Daddy, can you let me sleep a little longer?"

"What time is it? Aren't you up yet? You have to go to the palace school soon!"

"Sigh, why am I so busy?"

Xiao Xi'er sat up in bed, rubbing her eyes, and sweetly complained to Qin Jue in her sleepy, childlike voice.

"Yes, yes, Xiaoxi'er is the busiest."

"Then... Father, please help me change my clothes."

"You're getting more and more demanding, aren't you?"

"Laughing"

Xiao Xi'er glanced at Qin Jue's clothes and then spoke to him.

"I want to wear the same clothes as Daddy."

"good"

"Chunhe, bring the princess that 'light blue' dress."

"This servant will go right away."

While Chunhe went to get the clothes, Qin Jue first took Xiao Xi'er into his arms and tied her hair into two little buns.

After tying her hair into little buns, Chunhe arrived, and Qin Jue dressed Xiaoxi in a 'steal blue' outfit.

After the meal, Qin Jue took Xiao Xi'er to the palace school.

"Father, did you attend a palace school when you were a child?"

"No"

"It's okay, Daddy~, once I've learned it, I'll teach you~"

"Alright, Father will wait for you to teach him."

At this moment, Yu Ying strode over, "Yan Sheng, you need to go to the Imperial Study."

"What's the matter?"

"It's the King of Luoyuan's men who have arrived."

Upon hearing this, Qin Jue knew that his younger brother must have something to ask him.

Then he looked at Xiao Xi'er in his arms, put her down on the ground, and straightened her clothes.

Looking at Xiaoxi with guilt

"Little Xi'er, I'm so sorry that I can't send you to the palace school."

"It's okay, I have Sister Chunhe and the others with me."

"Besides, even if Daddy doesn't send me to the palace school, I'll still love Daddy~"

Hearing this, Qin Jue touched Xiao Xi'er's face. Seeing that Xiao Xi'er showed no unhappiness or resentment, he felt relieved.

"Sanshu, you stay close to the princess. If anything happens, come to the imperial study immediately."

"Your servant obeys the decree."

After saying that, Qin Jue looked at Xiao Xi'er and gently kissed her forehead.

"Little Xi'er is so good. We'll have the imperial kitchen prepare something delicious for you."

"Really?"

"When has Father ever lied to Little Xi'er?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xi'er immediately hugged Qin Jue's neck and kissed him on the cheek.

"Alright, hurry up and go to the palace school, or you'll be late."

Okay~

Xiao Xi'er released her grip on Qin Jue's neck and turned to continue walking towards the palace school.

Halfway there, he turned back to look at Qin Jue.

"Daddy, go ahead and get busy~ Remember to treat me to something delicious~"

Qin Jue smiled at Xiao Xi'er, and seeing her turn and walk away, he turned and left as well.

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As she walked, Xiao Xi'er sat down on the steps of a palace gate.

Sighing incessantly, Chunhe couldn't help but ask Xiaoxi'er.

"Princess, why are you sighing like this? Is something bothering you?"

"Sigh, Daddy is so busy every day, and so tired too."

"How can I make Daddy feel more relaxed and happier?"

After Xiaoxi asked the question, Chunhe and Sanshu remained silent.

"Princess, His Majesty is happiest and most relaxed when you are by his side."

As Xiaoxi was still thinking, propping her head up with her hand, Sanshu spoke, and Sanshu's words made Xiaoxi's eyes light up.

"That's right, Grandpa Sanshu, you're right."

"Hehe, I want to be Daddy's source of joy!"

Happy, Xiaoxi stood up from the steps and continued walking towards the palace school.

"Why are you called Sanshu, Grandpa Sanshu?"

"This servant used to be called Gou Dan (Dog Egg). My stepmother disliked him, so I was sold to the palace. After meeting my godfather in the palace, he changed my name and took me as his adopted son."

"So you knew Third Grandfather before?"

San Shu began to tell Xiao Xi'er without hiding anything from her.

"Yes, my godfather and I are from the same village. My godfather had too many children and couldn't support them all. So he was sent to the palace. After I entered the palace, I ran into my godfather by chance. He recognized me and adopted me as his godson."

"AoAo"

"Why can't they feed them? There are so many people!"

The innocent and ignorant little Xi'er was still asking...

"My godfather's family has seven children in total, and he's the eldest."

"Can't you feed seven? My dad had six...seven...children."

Hearing this, Chunhe laughed.

"Princess, His Majesty has five children."

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