"Mommy, Daddy will live with us from now on. Daddy will never be separated from us again. Are you happy, Mommy?" Sui Sui said with a happy smile on her face.
"you……"
"It's not what you think. I have official business to attend to this afternoon."
Seeing Jiang Shuyue's cold gaze, Xiao Jingzhao quickly explained that he could sense that Jiang Shuyue was wary of him.
My son is incredibly cute.
What he said was truly deadly.
Seeing that her mother's face showed no joy, Sui Sui raised her head and looked at Xiao Jingzhao with a puzzled expression. "Put me down."
"Mother, is he really my father?"
The little one pounced on his mother's legs as soon as his short legs touched the ground.
Xiao Jingzhao: "..."
"That's right, he's your father."
Having received her mother's approval, Sui Sui smiled brightly again.
"Young Master Sui Sui, let me accompany you to see the butterflies in the garden," Xiang Song said, stepping forward with great tact.
Watching Xiang Song and Sui Sui walk away, Xiao Jingzhao looked up at Yaoyue Garden.
"You and Sui Sui can stay here with peace of mind. I will try my best to come and see you when I have time."
As he said, after having lunch with Sui Sui, Xiao Jingzhao and his guards hurriedly left.
The next day, Jiang Shuyue learned that the students of the academy could not leave the academy without permission, so she did not send a message to the academy about her move.
Qiuju went to pick up Su Hui. Even though Su Hui had seen the prosperity of the capital, she was still attracted by the carved beams and painted rafters, the jade steps and vermilion pillars, and the well-arranged scenery of the villa.
Lan'er and Mei'er brought in tea and pastries, placed them down, and then respectfully withdrew.
Su Hui looked at Jiang Shuyue and said, "Mother was worried that the maids here wouldn't serve you well, but it seems that Mother was overthinking it."
Jiang Shuyue smiled faintly, "The people here are very open-minded, and it's common for people to divorce and remarry. The young master has never stayed here overnight, and the maids and servants don't gossip about it."
She has a modern soul, so what if everyone misunderstands her as the prince's mistress?
She was so busy all day that she didn't have time to care what others thought of her relationship with Xiao Jingzhao.
He would go to the clinic every morning and return to the villa at noon.
In the afternoon, Qiuju, Lan'er, and Mei'er played with Sui Sui, while Jiang Shuyue closed the door and went into her space to deal with medicinal herbs. In her busy schedule, she also took the time to teach Sui Sui to identify the herbs.
Jiang Shuyue learned that the refugees had been settled and there was no need to send food anymore; the potatoes in her spatial storage were piled up like small mountains.
After harvesting the potatoes, she planted corn all over the field.
She had heard from an old farmer that a long drought is always followed by a flood, and a long flood is always followed by a drought. It is always good to be prepared for a rainy day and have plenty of grain. If the drought does not occur, she can still open a grain shop when she returns to the capital.
After finishing her work on the space, she also took time to practice horseback riding.
Prince's Mansion.
Xiao Jingzhao went to the East Courtyard after returning from the military camp.
The Prince of Yannan's external injuries had almost completely healed. Upon seeing his son return, he pointed to the study.
Xiao Jingzhao understood; some things couldn't be discussed in front of his mother.
"How is the training going in the military camp?" As soon as he entered the study, the Prince of Yannan asked impatiently.
"Everything went smoothly. General Zhan arranged for all the veterans to lead the new recruits, and the results were remarkable."
"Another imperial edict has arrived from the capital demanding money," said the Prince of Yannan, taking out a bright yellow imperial edict from his drawer.
Xiao Jingzhao glanced at the desk but did not reach for the imperial edict.
"Father, don't worry about him. If he keeps causing trouble like that, it won't be long before the court is in disarray. That will be the best time for us to go to the capital."
The father and son discussed the matter for another hour before leaving the study.
Xiao Jingzhao left the East Courtyard and had just reached the path beside the garden when he heard his mother calling from behind.
"Zhao'er, please wait."
"Mother."
Xiao Jingzhao turned and bowed.
"Zhao'er, tell your mother, what kind of woman do you admire? Your mother is preparing to hold a banquet and invite noble ladies from Laiyang and daughters of officials from various counties in Yannan to attend. You and your elder brother can take this opportunity to make your own choice."
Looking up and seeing his mother's expectant eyes, Xiao Jingzhao said gently, "My elder brother has recovered. Mother, please make arrangements for him first. I'm not in a hurry."
"Did you discuss this with your elder brother? Why are you saying the same things?" Princess Yannan rubbed her forehead, as if the hairpin on her head was pressing on her neck and causing pain.
Xiao Jingzhao was also troubled; how could he tell his mother about Sui Sui's existence?
Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him.
"Mother, a friend of mine has encountered a difficult situation. Could you please help my friend make a decision?"
"What is it? Do you need Mother's help?"
Just a moment ago, Princess Yannan was still worrying about her son, but as soon as she heard that her son needed her help, she immediately perked up.
Xiao Jingzhao coughed lightly and said in a nonchalant manner, "It's nothing serious. It's just that a few years ago, my friend accidentally had sex with a woman, and he only recently found out that she gave birth to his child on her own."
"Is that Lin Xiangzhi? He's worse than a beast!"
“I told you that boy was unreliable. He looks good, but he attracts all sorts of women. Your father even considered marrying your younger sister to him.”
"Zhao'er, ruining someone's daughter's reputation and being so irresponsible is unacceptable."
Listening to my mother's endless chatter.
Xiao Jingzhao's forehead throbbed. If his mother found out that he was the one who had made up this friend out of thin air, she would probably chase after him and beat him.
“Mother, it’s not the Prime Minister. He went on a trip with his eldest uncle’s merchant caravan before the New Year and hasn’t returned yet.”
Lin Xiangzhi's father, Lin Xu'an, was the county magistrate of Laiyang City in southern Yan. Lin Xiangzhi's maternal uncle was the richest man in Laiyang, owning several caravans that frequently traveled between neighboring states.
Xiao Jingzhao and he were classmates, and the two were as close as brothers, sharing everything. No wonder the Princess of Yannan thought of him first.
Seeing the doubt in his mother's eyes, Xiao Jingzhao said again, "He is a classmate and friend, whom Mother has never met."
Upon hearing that it wasn't Lin Xiangzhi, Princess Yannan breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the boy was handsome, and she felt that it wouldn't be a bad idea for him to be her son-in-law.
"So you were classmates. That's easy. Just have your classmate prepare the betrothal gifts, marry her properly, and that'll be it. A shotgun wedding, double happiness, a joyous occasion for everyone."
Seeing his mother speaking so casually, Xiao Jingzhao hurriedly asked, "That girl is unconventional and unlike ordinary girls. Her classmates have mentioned taking responsibility for her, but she doesn't seem willing."
"There are girls like this?"
Princess Yannan was taken aback.
"So there are still girls who don't want to get married. Mother has no choice. We can't force them to do something against their will."
"But that child is so adorable, my classmate likes him very much, and we can't let him and his mother be separated..."
"Then why don't we just have your classmate marry into the family?" Princess Yannan raised her eyebrows, confident that her idea was flawless.
Xiao Jingzhao: "..." Fortunately, he only hinted indirectly; otherwise, the consequences would have been dire.
The mother had longed to hold her grandson. If she knew of Sui Sui's existence, she would surely send him to Jishetang herself for the sake of her eldest grandson.
...
A few days later, officials came to the academy.
"Brother Su, come with me to the front hall." The headmaster was very uneasy. Why were the officials specifically looking for Su Huai-ren by name?
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