It is better to do it today than to wait for a day.
Yuan Zhao immediately decided to take the children to the Prince of Jin's Mansion to visit Yuan Heng.
The carriage stopped at the gate of Prince Jin's Mansion. When the doorman saw that it was a carriage from the Princess' Mansion, he hurried in to report.
Yuan Zhao waited in the carriage for a while, only to hear the servant outside the carriage report:
"Your Highness, my princess went to burn incense outside the city today."
The servant only said this and didn't say anything else.
Biyun listened and felt that the servant was trying to drive the prince away.
But Yuan Zhao inside the carriage didn't say to leave. He just continued to ask, "Where is your prince? I heard from the emperor's grandson that the prince has returned from the parade grounds."
Yuan Xuan didn't say and didn't know whether Yuan Heng had returned, but Yuan Zhao just asked casually.
Sure enough, after hearing Yuan Zhao's question, the servant hesitated and said, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will go and ask again."
Biyun even laughed. Why are the servants in Prince Jin's Mansion like this?
The servant quickly returned and said to Yuan Zhao, "Princess, my prince invites you in for a chat."
Yuan Zhao got out of the car with his three children and looked at the gate of Prince Jin's Mansion.
The gate is made of black driftwood, which makes it look particularly heavy and depressing.
She walked in, around the screen wall and saw Yuan Heng in the yard.
She raised her eyebrows. Was Yuan Heng coming to greet her or waiting for her?
He was wearing plain casual clothes today. He was thin but not weak, and his hands behind his back gave him a sense of maturity.
Seeing Yuan Zhao come in, he rubbed his hands behind his back without making a sound, but saluted in an unceremonious manner, "Imperial Sister."
Yuan Zhao said "hmm", and the atmosphere between the two of them became a little awkward.
The three little ones behind him all saluted Yuan Heng.
"Third uncle/uncle An."
Yuan Heng also said "hmm" stiffly, then turned around and said, "Royal sister, please come in with me."
Yuan Qiyu saw that his uncle seemed to be in a bad temper.
Yuan Zhao followed him inside and took the opportunity to visit his mansion.
The silence between the two of them was strange, so she said as if it were a greeting, "This seems to be my first time here. Your mansion is really well built."
I heard that Yuan Heng's mansion was specially built by craftsmen hired by Concubine Shu, and it was built with great care.
Yuan Heng said sullenly, "My sister is very busy and naturally has no time to come."
Yuan Zhao laughed awkwardly, "This...you didn't send me an invitation when you established your mansion..."
Yuan Heng paused and looked back at her, which made Yuan Zhao's heart skip a beat.
"I gave it to you." He turned around and continued walking inside.
Gave it to him? Yuan Zhao was a little skeptical. Did he really give it to him?
But this happened many years ago, and she couldn't remember it. How could Yuan Heng be so sure?
But Yuan Heng seemed to be more certain and said, "More than once."
It was given when the palace was built, when he was crowned king, when he got married...it was even given to Yangzhou.
Yuan Zhao felt a little embarrassed. She vaguely remembered it, but her impression was not deep, and she had naturally never been there, so she had to change the subject.
"I'm back to thank you for the ginseng you sent me last time."
Several people had already walked into the garden. Yuan Heng was about to say something but was interrupted by Yuan Qiyu.
Yuan Qiyu pulled Yuan Zhao's sleeve, pointed to a swing in the garden and asked, "Mom, can I go play on the swing for a while?"
Yuan Zhao glanced at Yuan Heng. Yuan Heng stared at the little radish in front of him and nodded.
So Yuan Qiyu pulled Yuan Nan'an and Yuan Xuan and ran towards the swing, leaving only the brother and sister standing there.
Yuan Zhao then remembered to ask, "What were you about to say?"
Yuan Heng extended his hand to her like a child asking for candy, "Where's the return gift?"
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Yuan Zhao blushed.
She just thought of an excuse, a return gift or something... she really hadn't prepared anything.
Yuan Heng calmly withdrew his hand, laughed at himself, and continued walking forward, "That's right."
"I have always been the least important person in the eyes of my princess." He spoke softly, but Yuan Zhao still heard it.
She came today with the purpose of investigating Yuan Heng, and even caught the disappointment that flashed in his eyes.
She couldn't help biting her lip, feeling a little guilty as she looked at Yuan Heng's back.
Yuan Heng led her to a small pavilion to sit down, where they could see several children playing on the swings.
He ordered the maid to serve tea and poured a cup for Yuan Zhao himself.
Yuan Zhao wasn't thirsty, but he still took a sip.
As the tea went down her throat, the fragrance spread, and her hand holding the cup paused slightly.
This is the third cup of Junshan Yinzhen tea I have drunk today.
She raised her eyes to look at Yuan Heng. He had a cold expression on his face, as if he didn't want anyone to approach him.
Yuan Zhao thought of something else and asked him, "I heard that you were in charge of the Jingzhao Yin Yamen. Was it you who transferred Wei Shaoqing to the city gate?"
This was the news she received two days ago, and she was also surprised at the time.
Yuan Heng's expression remained unchanged as he admitted it frankly, his tone tinged with sarcasm, "Why? My sister is reluctant to let me go?"
Yuan Zhao shook his head and said, "Thank you."
Her sudden thanks made Yuan Heng feel uncomfortable. He straightened up involuntarily.
"I just think he's bringing shame to the royal family..."
Yuan Zhao smiled and didn't expose him.
The two of them sat like this for a while, most of the time Yuan Zhao asked questions and Yuan Heng answered, and he would occasionally retort Yuan Zhao.
Yuan Zhao finally understood why Yuan Cheng had such an indescribable expression when he mentioned him.
I guess Yuan Heng also spoke to Yuan Cheng in this way in the court.
Yuan Nan'an played on the swing for a while, then, perhaps feeling a little tired, ran over to Yuan Zhao and said to her, "Mom, I saw a shooting range over there."
She turned to Yuan Heng and asked, "Uncle, can you shoot arrows?"
Yuan Heng responded with a "hmm".
Yuan Nan'an said while drinking water, "I can do it too!"
I thought Yuan Heng would just say something perfunctory and not care, but I didn't expect him to sneer.
"Your archery skills are terrible."
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Yuan Nan'an stood up quickly, and before she could say anything, Yuan Xuan, who happened to be there, jumped up.
"Third Uncle! How could you say that about Nan Nan?"
"As a girl, she's already very good at archery!"
"Besides, her archery skills were taught by Uncle Huo, how can you say they are...bad?"
When Yuan Qi Yu heard about this, he didn't want to get involved, but when he heard that it was related to his father, his little ears immediately pricked up.
He nodded repeatedly, "That's right, my father's archery is the best!"
The three little ones stood side by side, ready to argue with Yuan Heng.
Yuan Heng crossed his long legs, leaned back, and raised his chin towards Yuan Xuanyang.
"You're a boy, and your archery skills are even worse than hers."
Yuan Xuan:? ? ?
But Yuan Heng hadn't finished yet, and turned to Yuan Qiyu, "Whose father are you talking about? Huo Yan is not your father, and your father who guards the city gate is only accurate in his lustful mind, not to mention..."
Before he could finish his words, he was hit hard on the back of his head with a "bang", and his words were cut short.
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