Chapter 491 The Guest Follows the Host's Will
"How come you're saying that? At least I wasn't the one who fed her rotten rice!" Duke Xian explained anxiously.
Niuniu frowned and looked at him: "You are the owner of the Xian Guo Mansion. Even if it was not you who did it, it is still related to you."
Facing the clear gaze of the little girl, Duke Xian felt that he was extremely wronged. God knows, if he really wanted to make things difficult for Qin Jingshu, why did he bring her out today?
"The servants in the mansion watched the meeting and acted according to the situation. Maybe someone gave them some hints. Don't worry, Niuniu. After daddy returns, we will immediately reorganize the servants and this kind of thing will never happen again." Duke Xian promised.
Niu Niu still looked angry, and she was still standing up for her good friend in her heart.
Instead, Qin Jingshu tugged at her friend's sleeve and said in a low voice, "Niuniu, Daddy is not that kind of person, don't misunderstand him."
Duke Xian felt that it was worth it that he had raised the child for so many years, and he finally told the truth.
Niu Niu shook her head and said, "My father always said, if you can't clean up your own house, how can you clean up the world? If you can't figure out the things at home, then the things outside will only be more confusing."
Duke Xian: ...
Duke Xian Guo just felt that this was no different from someone pointing at his nose and scolding him.
In the heart of Duke Xian, the thought of pleasing his biological daughter prevailed after all: "Niuniu, be good. Daddy didn't do well enough before. I will pay attention in the future and never let this happen again, okay?"
When Niu Niu heard this, a look of confusion appeared on her fair and tender face.
Qin Jingshu also tugged at the corner of her clothes.
Niuniu thought for a long time before asking, "Is it your first time?"
Duke Xian hadn't reacted yet: "What do you mean by first time?"
"This is the first time I failed to manage my household well!" said Niu Niu.
Duke Xian thought of the farce of the two children being swapped. It was obvious that Duke Xian’s family was not well managed, and it was not the first time. However, he still touched his nose and said, “It was the first time.”
Niuniu's eyes suddenly fixed: "You are lying!"
Duke Xian Guo remained calm and continued to lie: "I didn't."
Niuniu looked at him angrily: "You kept making small movements while you were talking, that's because you were lying!"
Duke Xian Guo did not expect that Niu Niu was so smart. Although she was young, she could explain such things so clearly.
"My dad said that if someone makes a lot of small movements while speaking, it means the person's mind is somewhere else," Niu Niu explained.
Duke Xian thought to himself that Gu Mingda had really done him a disservice. What was the point of teaching an eight-year-old girl these things?
"Dad didn't pay much attention to the inner house before. Now that he knows what's happening to Jingshu now, he will pay more attention to it in the future. Please forgive Dad this time." Duke Xian said sincerely.
Qin Jingshu also said: "Niuniu, the inner house has always been managed by mother, it's not good to blame all of it on father."
Duke Xian nodded vigorously. He knew that he couldn't be tough with his daughter, but even if he tried to use gentle methods, he didn't expect that the child would be so difficult to deal with.
"Okay, don't let this happen again next time, otherwise I will be very angry." Niu Niu said with a puffy face.
This adorable look made Duke Xianguo's hands itch and he really wanted to poke her little face.
"Niuniu, have you ever fished?" asked Duke Xian.
He thought that if he and his daughter could have experiences together, it would be easier to enhance their relationship.
But he was disappointed.
"I've gone fishing! My dad took me there! As soon as I put down my rod, the fish took the bait. I caught a whole bucket full of fish. I couldn't even put them all in!" Niu Niu said proudly.
Because the fishing experience was so wonderful, Niu Niu couldn't hide the smile on her face when she recalled it.
But after that time, it seemed that all the fish in that pond were caught by Niu Niu alone, and when others went to fish there, they couldn't catch any.
Duke Xian silently crossed out this option in his mind, and then asked, "Have you ever fed chickens?"
Niuniu nodded vigorously: "I raised several chickens in my family! I often help grandpa feed the chickens!"
Duke Xian crossed out another option.
He couldn't help but think that taking his daughter to the farm didn't seem to be a good choice.
After thinking hard, he asked again: "Have you seen a fawn?"
Niuniu nodded: "There are several fawns raised in the imperial garden, and the Queen Mother often takes me there to play."
Duke Xian felt that his road was almost blocked, and could only say: "Do you want to keep the fawn in your own home? And the peacock, if you get along well with it, daddy will give it to you, okay?"
Niuniu shook her head and said, "The servants at home all have their own things to do now. We can't add more work to them for nothing."
Duke Xian immediately said, "I'll send you a few servants to take care of these little animals, okay?"
Niuniu still shook her head: "I didn't do you any big favors, why did you give me so much?"
"Because I am your biological father, and a father wants to be good to his daughter. What other reason does he need?" Duke Xian asked back.
Niuniu couldn't give a reason for a moment, but she instinctively felt that this was not a good thing. When faced with a problem she couldn't solve, the little girl used the simplest method: "I have to ask my parents and get their consent."
Duke Xian didn't think this was a difficult task and nodded with a smile.
The carriage suddenly stopped.
"Ada, what's going on outside?" Duke Xian asked loudly.
The carriage had just left the city, so there was no reason for it to arrive at the farm so quickly.
Ada, the driver, said to the driver, "Duke, someone is stopping the car. Please take a look."
Duke Xian frowned when he heard this. If an ordinary citizen had stopped the car, Ah Da would have whipped him. Obviously, the person outside must look extraordinary.
When Duke Xian opened the curtain of the carriage, he saw a pale face.
He paused, and quickly got off the carriage, saying politely, "Mr. Internal Minister, why are you here? Does His Majesty have something to tell you?"
Qian Rongsheng chuckled and said, "Today is a rare day off, and Your Majesty is also interested in going out for an outing. I never thought that I would meet the carriage of Duke Xian's mansion on the way, so I thought of going out with him. I just wonder if the Duke is willing?"
Duke Xian was flattered. How could he dare to refuse the emperor's invitation?
"How dare I refuse your Majesty's invitation? However, I originally wanted to go to the manor with my two daughters. After I send the children over, I will come back to accompany your Majesty." Duke Xian said.
Qian Rongsheng just felt that this person was stupid, and said with a smile: "If there were children together, it would add some childish fun."
Duke Xian immediately said, "Thank you for your reminder, Lord Internal Minister. I just don't know where Your Majesty originally wanted to go to enjoy the greenery?"
Qian Rongsheng said casually: "Your Majesty has always been easy-going, so naturally the guest should follow the host's wishes."
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