Chapter 116 This little dumpling is really extraordinary
Everyone entered the front hall. Bai Qing'an saw from afar that Old Tutor Jiang had also arrived and was waving at them. He immediately went over with the little girl in his arms.
"Student Bai Qing'an greets Mr. Jiang!" When he got closer, he was the first to put the little guy down and respectfully gave Jiang Heci a half bow.
Jiang Heci nodded as a response, and looked at the little girl with a smile.
"Grandpa Jiang," it was Li Suining's turn. The little girl took a few steps forward and saw Jiang Heci squatting down. She immediately threw herself into Jiang Heci's arms, "Grandpa Jiang, I missed you so much."
This was the first time he saw Jiang Heci since he parted with Jiang Yinyue last time. Little Tuanzi's feelings towards Jiang Heci were obviously different.
She hugged Jiang Heci's neck tightly, her voice tinged with tears, "Grandpa Jiang, have you missed me recently?"
"You little bastard, you're always acting like a spoiled brat and playing tricks," Jiang Heci said in a serious tone, but he didn't mean to push her away. "If you really missed Grandpa, why didn't you come to the Jiang residence?"
"Grandpa Jiang!" Li Suining was reluctant to let go of Old Jiang and said pitifully, "I've been very busy lately!"
Jiang Heci couldn't help but laugh. What could a little kid do? Apparently, he had a new playmate.
He thought so in his heart, but did not say anything to embarrass the child. He just touched the little guy's head and said in a gentle voice, "Okay, then when you are done, remember to come and see grandpa."
"Okay!" Little Dumpling agreed loudly.
"Grandfather!" At this time, Zuo Sixian, who was behind the others, finally had the chance to step forward and salute. "Sixian greets Grandfather!"
"Yeah." Unexpectedly, Jiang Heci didn't even look at Zuo Sixian. He just responded lightly and went to talk to Li Suining again.
The onlookers looked at each other, and when they looked at Zuo Sixian again, there was obviously more sympathy in their eyes.
Zuo Sixian gritted his teeth silently and told himself secretly that it didn’t matter, today his grandfather would realize that he loved the wrong person.
Soon, a notification came from outside that the emperor and the prince were coming soon.
Everyone took their seats immediately. The old tutor sat in the first seat on the right. Next to him was Zuo Shanzhang, and opposite him were Bai Yunfeng's family.
The current emperor Yuan Tianchen and the crown prince Yuan Huaihong soon entered the front hall one after another. Yuan Tianchen sat in the highest seat, while Yuan Huaihong sat on his right and ate at the same table with him.
Everyone stood up and saluted, shouting in unison, "Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! A thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!"
"My dear ministers, please stand!" Yuan Tianchen raised his hand to signal, and said with a smile, "Today is a family dinner. Everyone, please don't be too polite or restrained. Just enjoy yourself and have fun."
Everyone flattered him and then presented gifts to the prince in order of their seats.
Yuan Huaihong expressed his gratitude one by one, and after seeking the emperor's consent, he announced the official start of the birthday banquet. The food and wine were served, and various wonderful performances began.
At this time, Yuan Tianchen couldn't help but ask curiously, "Huaihong, if I'm not mistaken, there seems to be a little girl sitting next to General Bai? Is she also the guest you invited today?"
"Your Majesty, that's right. I was just about to introduce you." Yuan Huaihong stood up and excitedly waved to Bai Yunfeng and his family, "General Bai, your Majesty, come here quickly!"
Bai Yunfeng immediately brought his son and daughter forward and respectfully saluted the emperor and the prince.
"Father," Yuan Huaihong took the little girl's hand and pulled her to his side. "This is Li Suining, Qing'an's younger sister, the seventh young lady of the General's Mansion. I've seen her before. She's so lovely, so I specifically asked General Bai to bring her here today."
Upon seeing this, Bai Yunfeng immediately introduced himself to Yuan Tianchen, "Your Majesty, Li Suining was originally the daughter of a soldier under my command. This soldier died while blocking an arrow for me. Before his death, he entrusted his daughter to me, so I adopted her."
"So that's how it is." Yuan Tianchen smiled heartily, looking at the little girl with a sharp gaze, "This child is so cute, just looking at him makes people like him."
"Your Majesty," Zuo Shanzhang unexpectedly stepped forward and said with a smile, "General Bai is so lucky to have so many talented young men in his mansion. They will all become pillars of our Great Jin in the future."
Yuan Tianchen looked slightly surprised and said with a smile, "It's rare that our Left Prime Minister also likes the dumplings from the General's Mansion?"
Zuo Shanzhang's smile became more pronounced. "Of course it's because General Bai often mentioned this girl in front of me, saying how smart she is. It's hard for me not to like her."
"Hahaha..." Yuan Tianchen laughed meaningfully, saying repeatedly, "It's rare, really rare."
He suppressed his smile and looked deeply at the little guy not far away. "Your name is Li Suining, right? Your father said you are very smart. Is that true?"
"Replying to Uncle Emperor," she unexpectedly showed no fear towards the Emperor. Her childish voice was particularly adorable. "Whether my daughter is smart or not is not up to me to decide. Why not let Uncle Emperor make the judgment?"
"Oh?" Yuan Tianchen was obviously startled and subconsciously looked at Yuan Huaihong, "This little dumpling is really unusual..."
He looked at Xiao Suining again, "Okay, Li Suining, tell me, how should I judge?"
The little girl's clear eyes swept across everyone, finally looking at Yuan Tianchen and Yuan Huaihong. She patted her chest and said, "I know what the Emperor and the Crown Prince had for breakfast. Is this considered smart?"
"Oh?" Yuan Tianchen's eyes widened a little, and the smile on his face became even more intense. "Okay, then tell me, what did the prince and I eat this morning? If you can really tell me the truth, I will believe that you are a smart child and that your father is not lying."
In an instant, everyone fell silent and focused their attention.
Zuo Shanzhang couldn't help but feel happy when he saw this. After thinking for a moment, he immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please don't underestimate this kid. I've heard that this kid knows everything and is a little prodigy."
"Left Minister, you are too kind." Bai Yunfeng was a little worried when he saw this. "Your Majesty, my daughter is only four years old this year. If I said anything wrong, please forgive me."
Yuan Tianchen waved at Bai Yunfeng and smiled at the little girl again, "Okay, Li Suining, tell me, what did the prince and I eat for breakfast today?"
Upon hearing this, Xiaotuanzi immediately looked thoughtful. In fact, she had already asked Xingxing about these things last night.
She deliberately tilted her head and looked very serious, which made Yuan Tianchen, Yuan Huaihong and others laugh.
"The Emperor and the Crown Prince had three-flavor duck, cherry meat and yam, shredded chicken with mustard greens, and taro spring rolls this morning," Li Suining said, looking at Yuan Tianchen and Yuan Huaihong with wide eyes. "Am I right?"
Yuan Tianchen was obviously stunned for a moment.
Yuan Huaihong, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but start clapping. "Sister Suining, you're right. You're actually right!"
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