Coming to Jiangnan with a vacation mindset, the experience is truly unique.
Xie Lang didn't like having anyone following them, so he waved his hand and told them to go out and have fun during the day. As for A Ying, she was having so much fun with the Prince of Huailing and his wife that she probably had long forgotten about her own parents.
In short, there's no need to worry about it.
The Jiangnan region is prosperous and follows the trends of the capital. Women started school earlier than in other places. Especially in recent years, more and more women have gone out to do various jobs. If you ignore the historical context, you really feel like you are in modern times.
There were many people in front of the bookstore. Since it was a rare outing, Wen Hemian also went up to join in the fun, while Xie Lang followed behind her, carefully protecting her.
A few girls were gathered together in front, reading books and whispering to each other, occasionally laughing. One of them accidentally bumped into Wen Hemian while backing up and apologized repeatedly.
"Excuse me, excuse me, you're here to buy books too, right? I'll let you go first!"
The girl had a bright smile on her face. Wen Hemian said "okay" and then pulled Xie Lang forward.
Although the two had changed their clothes, their overall demeanor was not easily altered, and they looked extremely handsome and well-matched. When the bookseller saw them, he felt his eyes light up and tentatively asked, "What books would you two distinguished guests like to buy?"
Wen Hemian didn't have a specific purpose. She glanced around and casually said, "I don't really want to buy anything. How about you recommend some storybooks?"
The Imperial Study had a rich collection of books. The only books Wen Hemian could buy outside were storybooks. This proved that people's imaginations were excellent in any era, and they could read them to pass the time.
The bookseller's eyes lit up when he mentioned storybooks: "Then why don't you take a look at these few, they're all recent bestsellers!"
Wen Heming took it and glanced at it. The cover read "Secret Whispers of Spring Garden," a strangely poetic title. As she flipped through the pages, her expression turned strange: "???"
The bookseller continued his rambling: "My esteemed guests, you may not know this, but ever since those two got married, this type of storybook has been selling better and better, especially this one. The author's writing is beautiful and it's very popular..."
Several girls who were chatting nearby joined in: "Yeah, yeah, so sweet, so sweet, waaaaaah..."
"If it weren't for Lord Wen, where would we have the opportunity to study now?"
The girls became more and more excited as they talked, and they didn't even care that there were people around them.
Wen Hemian: "..."
What kind of massive fan-made dance performance is this, performed right in front of the original artist?
She awkwardly tried to put the book back, but Xie Lang smiled and said, "It's really well written. I'll buy this one."
After saying that, he calmly took the storybook into his own hands, put down the copper coins, and pulled Wen Heming out.
Wen Heming didn't understand: "Why are you joining in this fun?"
Xie Lang said seriously, "I just want to see how the people perceive us."
Wen Hemian glanced at him: "Do you think I believe you?"
Xie Lang reached out and took her hand in a flattering manner.
The two walked side by side on the street.
However, there is no anger. The fact that people are like this shows that the social atmosphere is becoming more open, which is why people dare to speak freely and create such stories. The economic base and the superstructure are always combined.
Overall, aside from a few minor, insignificant mishaps, the trip was very satisfying.
Ah Ying was also very satisfied.
She witnessed many things she could not learn from books, and gained a clearer understanding of the warmth and coldness of human relationships in ordinary people. She also gained a clearer understanding of the responsibilities on her shoulders.
She is not only a princess, but also the crown princess. In the future, she will be the empress sitting on the throne, wielding the power of life and death and affecting the lives of the people.
For the first time, the usually invincible little princess hesitated. On the way back, she leaned against Wen Hemian and asked, "Mother, will it be difficult to be an empress?"
The carriage swayed and rocked, and the little princess's voice was low and soft. She had known her identity since she was a child, and inspired by her parents, she had always worked hard for it. But she was still young and would sometimes feel lost and confused.
Wen Hemian did not scold her, but gently stroked her hair: "It will be difficult, but our Aying is also very excellent. Besides, you are not alone. You have many ministers behind you. If you make good use of people, they can help you achieve your wishes."
Ah Ying nodded, seemingly confused.
Wen Hemian smiled with her eyes lowered, and continued, "In the future, you will not only be the Empress, but also a role model for women all over the world. With you here, you will surely lead them to carve out a place for themselves."
When it comes to education, Wen Hemian is more experienced and insightful. After saying this, Xie Lang patted his daughter's little shoulder and said, "With your parents paving the way for you, what are you afraid of?"
Ah Ying thought for a moment, then shook her head: "I'm not afraid anymore."
With my parents around, it seems like I have nothing to fear.
After returning to the capital from their summer retreat in Jiangnan, Xie Lang, just as they had agreed, drafted the imperial edict appointing the crown prince and announced it to the world at a suitable time.
The ministers had been slowly boiled like frogs in lukewarm water for so many years that they had long since accepted it, so they were not surprised to hear it and accepted it calmly.
The only change was that Ah Ying's title was changed from Princess to Crown Princess, and in the future, she would be Empress.
As he grew older, Ah Ying became more mature and composed. Coupled with her outstanding talent in politics, she was almost the perfect crown prince in the eyes of the ministers, with no faults to be found.
It truly showed everyone what it means to have endless curls, only curls that never get too tight.
Ah Ying is terrifying.
Wen Hemian had initially worried about her child's mental health as he grew up.
However, after a long talk that lasted all night, it was discovered that Ah Ying was genuinely enjoying herself and was definitely a promising career woman.
Only then did they feel relieved and gradually transferred the power in her and Xie Lang's hands to her, slowly training her abilities.
Ah Ying accepted this challenge well and was happy to take on the challenge.
So when there were more and more female officials in the court, and another female scholar emerged as the top scholar in the imperial examination, Xie Lang finally found an opportunity and naturally passed the throne to his daughter.
Without even saying goodbye, he took Wen Hemian and left the palace that very night.
The next day, when Ah Ying entered the palace, she saw the imperial edict of succession being held in Lai Xi's hands.
At that time, Xie Ying had grown into a graceful young woman, wearing the crown prince's robes specially made by the Imperial Wardrobe. Her eyes were calm and composed, exuding an air of authority without anger. When she saw the imperial edict, she smiled and said, "I thought Father Emperor was reluctant to part with it."
Lai Xi's face was beaming with joy as he chimed in, "His Majesty has long been looking forward to taking Lord Wen on a journey across the land..."
"That's true. How could he possibly be reluctant to part with them? He'd probably be hoping I wouldn't bother them."
Xie Ying murmured softly, and one could vaguely see the gentleness in her words, which she had learned from her mother.
Gentle and peaceful, but never weak.
"Next, it will be my turn to protect this land for them."
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