Although Mu Wanqing was very surprised, the Du family was on the road and were walking slowly, making it difficult to contact them, so she could only wait.
Mu Wanqing promptly paid 20,000 silver coins to buy the Mu family's ancestral home. After the payment was made, it became her private property.
She went to take a look and removed the seal on the door with her own hands.
The uninhabited house was desolate and dilapidated, with weeds all over the ground and spider webs everywhere.
A few wild cats were running around in the yard, adding a bit of solemnity.
Only the pavilions and terraces tell of the past glory.
Mu Wanqing walked around and stood in the remote courtyard where the second wife lived for a while, falling into deep thought.
She assessed that the renovation would be a major project.
Forget it, let’s tear it all down and rebuild it, burying all the past completely.
When the clan members heard about her plan, they were very surprised. "Tear it all down? Not leaving anything untouched? This is the ancestral home of the Mu family, where the main branch has lived for generations."
Mu Wanqing had no attachment to this house at all, as every corner of it showed signs that the Mu family had once lived there.
"Well, it's not a good memory either."
"That's true."
Mu Wanqing did not plan to build a courtyard house, but rather two-story villas, a total of seven, scattered among the beautiful scenery.
One for my parents, one for my two brothers, and one for her. One is used as a public place, with a library, a lounge, a gym, a living room, a restaurant, and a bar. When they have nothing to do, they can come here to play and keep in touch.
One was used as a guest house with six suites for entertaining guests, and the other was for servants to live in.
With this plan, the place looks brand new and well organized.
The reconstruction of the house was progressing in an orderly manner. Mu Wanqing would come over occasionally to take a look, but usually she would focus on her official duties. There were too many things to do.
Also, the emperor packed up the eldest prince and threw him to her for a month.
Mu Wanqing didn't expect that he was serious. Is it really okay for the eldest prince to be out of the palace for so long?
However, she was not responsible for the eldest prince's safety, she only needed to teach him.
She thought about it, made a study plan and showed it to the emperor. Although the emperor left it to her to make all the decisions, he read the plan very seriously.
Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes. What a creature like the emperor, haha.
The emperor saw it clearly, but his mouth twitched and he could only pretend he didn't see it.
This girl is good in every way except that she is too true to her nature.
Forget it, who made her so capable? He is a good and tolerant emperor.
According to the plan, the eldest prince will attend classes with everyone during the day to lay the foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry.
Don't expect him to learn it very well, but to understand it.
In the evening, she brought the eldest prince to the county lady's residence, where she gave him special lessons, instilling in him the importance of science and technology, and various scientific knowledge to broaden his horizons.
This is the most important thing.
"Let the eldest prince also do chemical experiments?"
Mu Wanqing could understand the feelings of an old father. It was not excessive to pamper the only prince, but sitting in this position meant shouldering corresponding responsibilities.
The eldest prince is likely to inherit the throne and take responsibility for the future of countless people.
If they are incompetent, the ordinary people will be the ones who suffer.
"These chemical experiments are very safe and can teach you a lot, which will make you more profound.
The emperor did not comment. "Practice military boxing? Running?"
Sometimes, the eldest prince was carried by others and would not even walk, let alone dress himself or wash himself.
Mu Wanqing couldn't stand it, but she couldn't say it directly.
"I think physical health is the most important thing. If you take good care of your children when they are young, you can lay a good foundation for them. You will benefit a lot in the future. You should understand this."
The emperor was silent. She dared to say anything.
However, he had been sickly since childhood and knew too well the importance of health.
Mu Wanqing said very logically, "Moreover, it can train a person's mind and cultivate his independent and resolute character."
"Is it okay for him to be spoiled since childhood?" The emperor was particularly concerned about his only son.
"Never underestimate the plasticity of children." Mu Wanqing said softly, "Sometimes, parents are reluctant to let go."
The emperor nodded slightly, asked no more questions, changed the topic and began to discuss state affairs.
Mu Wanqing didn't think much about it, but was stopped when she was leaving the palace.
"Please stay, Princess Qingping."
Mu Wanqing turned around and saw that it was Lord Yu, the leader of the Forbidden Palace. "What's the matter?"
Lord Yu pointed to a place not far away with a strange look on his face, "By order of the Emperor, I am sending the eldest and second princesses to you. I'll leave their care to you for the next month."
Not far away, a luxurious carriage slowly drove over, surrounded by many palace servants and guards.
Mu Wanqing felt terrible, "I'm not a kindergarten teacher!"
Forget about the eldest prince, but why did he throw the delicate princess to her? What was he thinking?
"Please report to the emperor that my strict discipline is not suitable for the princess. Please withdraw your order."
She must be crazy to take over the discipline of the princess, and the concubines must hate her to death.
Think about it, the concubines are the ones who have the right to discipline the princess, so why can't they do that?
Unexpectedly, Lord Yu said, "The emperor said that he couldn't bear to discipline his own child, so he left it to you to take care of."
Mu Wanqing: ...What do you mean? Are you saying she is cruel?
She rolled her eyes and said, "If you really want me to take over, then each princess can only bring two servants."
How is this possible? She is a princess with a lot of servants around her.
This statement triggered unanimous opposition from the palace people. Mu Wanqing was hoping that they would make a fuss, the bigger the better.
"Master Yu, go ask the emperor."
Lord Yu had no say in the matter, so he left in a hurry and came back in a hurry, "The emperor has agreed. We can release one sheep or both sheep."
Mu Wanqing's smile gradually broke. Was he relying on her?
The eldest princess was seven years old and the second princess was six years old. They were both cute and lovely. Although they were young, they were very strict in their etiquette and particularly followed the rules.
At this moment, the two children looked at her with tears in their eyes, fear written all over their faces.
Being in an unfamiliar environment with few familiar people around you, how can you not be afraid?
It’s such a sin. The parents are such unbelievable people and make their children suffer.
Mu Wanqing complained madly in her heart but didn't show it on her face and took the two children back to school first.
She has a large office at school, half for work and half for rest.
The lounge is decorated very warmly, with soft and fluffy sofas, cushions everywhere, and tatami mats by the window.
She called the eldest prince over, and the two princesses calmed down a little after seeing their brother.
The eldest prince looked at Mu Wanqing in disbelief. What? Father threw his two sisters out? How could this be possible?
Mu Wanqing asked the children to sit on the tatami, and took a pillow and sat lazily. "Princess, do you know who I am?"
The eldest princess nodded cautiously, "Yes, Princess Qingping, our teacher."
"Did your father say that?" Mu Wanqing couldn't understand the emperor's thoughts at all. It would be fine for the prince to be strict, but there was no need for the princess to be so strict.
The eldest prince clung to his brother's side, clutching his clothes with his hands, and spoke timidly. "Yes, he said you are amazing and know everything, so he wanted us to learn from you."
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows, a little surprised, "Your father has a pretty good eye, but he's a little dog-like."
"What dog?" The eldest prince didn't hear clearly.
Mu Wanqing smiled and gestured, and a servant came over with a serving of snacks.
Cream cake, milk tea, fried chicken and hamburgers are children's favorites.
Each dish is presented delicately and beautifully, pleasing to the eyes.
The eldest prince cheered, they were all his favorite foods.
Mu Wanqing watched the three people wash their hands thoroughly before allowing them to take the food.
"Wow, it's delicious." The little kid who ate cream cake for the first time was amazed. "Teacher, can I eat it every day?"
Her attitude towards Mu Wanqing also became a little more friendly.
"It depends on your performance."
"I'm very good."
"I'm also very good."
After an afternoon tea, the relationship suddenly became closer.
Mu Wanqing took them for a walk around the school to help them digest their food.
She has a bad attitude towards adults, but is very tolerant towards children.
When the two princesses saw the playground, their eyes widened. What was this?
"My Lord, take the sisters out to play for half an hour."
The eldest prince nodded excitedly, holding one of his sisters' hands and running towards the playground.
It is children's nature to love playing.
The slide, see-saw, swing, rocking horse, sand pit, rope climbing net and so on, each one of them made them have fun.
There are delicious food and fun things in school. I have been enjoying it so much that I don’t want to leave. I am like a bird released from a cage, not even thinking about going back home.
Children of the royal family are very spoiled, but without the pampering of their elders, they can only be good children.
Mu Wanqing will not spoil them. She is strict when necessary and generous when giving benefits. This makes her very popular among the children.
Sometimes, the relationship with children is also a kind of metaphysics.
When they returned to the palace a month later, the three children had become darker and thinner, but also more energetic.
The Queen Mother was heartbroken. She hugged her grandchildren and called them "Good Boys". "You have all suffered. It's all your fault, your cruel father. Princess Qingping has never married. How can she know how to teach children?"
Her son insisted and she was helpless.
Look at what you have done to the child.
"Mother." The emperor was scolded badly by the empress dowager this month.
The eldest princess rolled her eyes and said, "Grandma, we brought you a gift."
The Queen Mother's attention was immediately diverted, "Let me see it quickly."
The follower pushed in a large box, a particularly large box.
When I opened it, I saw all kinds of ceramics. To be honest, they were a bit ugly. Which store sells these substandard products?
The eldest princess handed a complete ceramic bowl to the queen mother, "This is the ceramic we made by ourselves..."
The Queen Mother was stunned and couldn't believe her ears. "You did it yourself?"
No way? They can't even dress themselves!
The eldest princess is radiant, she smiles more often and speaks more coherently. "The teacher taught us step by step. She said that when we become masters, she will open a ceramic shop for us sisters to sell the things we make."
The second princess nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling. "Yes, it's a ceramics shop. The teacher said that a piece of work by a great ceramics master can buy a large house."
The teacher said that we should be brave to express ourselves, don’t be afraid of making mistakes, and hold our heads high.
The eldest prince also stepped forward to help, "The teacher said that my elder sister is very talented and will succeed as long as she works hard enough."
Girls should also have a career to strive for throughout their lives.
Everyone was shocked to see the ceramics spread all over the floor, looking pretty good.
The emperor couldn't help but pick up a ceramic jar and take a closer look. The workmanship was a bit rough, but it was full of childlike fun and the colors were bright.
It's only been a month, and I have to say, Mu Wanqing is very good at manipulating people.
Parents all have filters for their children. The ceramic works that they thought were ugly just now now seem beautiful.
Concubine Xi curled her lips and said coldly, "The eldest princess is a golden branch and jade leaf. She has everything since she was born. Why does she need to work hard?"
Everyone said that the teacher was helping Mu Wanqing to make her presence felt, which was so annoying.
The eldest princess looked very serious, "Mother Xi, it's not like that. It's better for me to have it myself than for my parents to have it. As long as I have the ability, I can get everyone's respect, have more room for choice, and have more opportunities to try and fail."
Everyone was shocked. Such a young child could actually say such profound words. It was easy to imagine who taught him.
The Queen Mother was stunned. "Princess Qingping is right."
Even if you are a princess, not everyone lives a good life. There are many princesses who ruin a good hand.
At this moment, she suddenly understood her son's behavior.
There are some things they can't do, but Mu Wanqing can.
The emperor only hoped that the children could learn a few tricks from Mu Wanqing, which would be enough for them to use for the rest of their lives. However, it obviously exceeded his expectations.
"I'll let you stay for a few days next time."
As they were talking, the eunuch rushed in and reported, "Empress Dowager, General Du has arrived in the capital."
The Queen Mother was extremely surprised and said, "Quick, send someone to welcome them."
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