The princess's mansion prepared a sumptuous dinner for the distinguished guests.
Except for Baili Qingluan who was not present due to her status, all the masters of the mansion gathered together to have a meal and had a great time chatting.
During the meal, Xiao Lingyu took Xu Yulan aside to talk about things related to the shop.
The four brothers and sisters kept talking to Xiaojiu about the interesting things that happened to them these days.
Shangguan Yunxiao intentionally or unintentionally asked Su Xingyi about his situation. Su Xingyi, who seemed sincere, was not that sincere and kept silent about the children's affairs.
As for the two years when he was blind and disabled, I will just briefly describe them.
"Master Su, was your marriage to the princess arranged by the emperor?" Shangguan Yunxiao finally asked the question in his heart.
Su Xingyi looked at Xiao Lingyu, who was chatting and laughing with Xu Yulan, with love.
"Yes, it's an arranged marriage."
On the night of their marriage consummation, Xiaoyu asked him to say this to others.
Xiaoyu also said that they got married first and then fell in love.
Su Xingyi felt that she was lucky because the court sent such a good girl like Xiaoyu to her as her wife.
He has found a treasure!
Shangguan Yunxiao looked at Su Xingyi's perverted look at this moment and felt a little envious.
Should I ask my royal grandfather to grant him the title of Crown Princess?
"Aunt Princess!"
Shangguan Jinnian did not forget the purpose of his trip to Huayang County. He said almost the same thing to the four brothers and sisters, and called out Xiao Lingyu.
Xiao Lingyu looked over when he heard the voice and said, "Xiao Jiu, do you have something to say?"
"My uncle and I saw the shop 'Yudian Sweet Cake' in Linyang City. After asking around, we learned that it was a temporary rental shop. I guess you had it prepared in advance to make a birthday cake for my old father. So we came to pick you up personally. I wonder when we can leave for Linyang City?"
As expected, it was because of this matter that the uncle and nephew had not given up on taking them to Dongjun.
"To be honest, I sent the masters over there ahead of time because I wanted to personally make the birthday cake there. Unfortunately, not long after the masters left, the war between Beiyi and Xirong broke out. You must have seen it on your way to Huayang County. All the counties have strengthened their defenses. Now that I am the princess, I have many affairs to attend to and cannot get away..."
"I just can't go to Linyang City?" Xiaojiu felt a little disappointed. How could he have known that his aunt would become a princess!
Xiao Lingyu was silent for a moment. "...The chefs we sent over are all skilled. I guarantee that the birthday cake they make will satisfy your father's appetite."
"oh……"
Seeing that Brother Xiaojiu's eyes, which had sparkled just a moment ago, were now filled with disappointment, Xiao Xier advised, "Mother, the uncle and nephew have come all the way here with sincerity. Can you find some time to go over?"
"Yes, mother, please take some time to go there." Su Ningjie spoke up for the uncle and nephew because they were generous.
At this time, Shangguan Yunxiao said, "Princess, Master Su, my grandfather knows that it was you who saved my uncle Jiu. He really wants to thank you in person. This is also his birthday wish this year. Please..."
"Uncle and nephew, come with us to the study to discuss this matter in detail." Xiao Lingyu turned his head and said to Xu Yulan, "I'll trouble you to take care of the children tonight."
"Okay, just leave it to me."
Xiao Lingyu immediately stood up, and Su Xingyi hurried over to help her walk out of the hall.
When the uncle and nephew saw that something was going to happen, they glanced at each other inconspicuously and followed the couple to the study.
"Sister Yulan, brothers, do you think mother will agree to go to Linyang County?"
"I don't know. I'm going to Wutong Garden. Sister Yulan, I don't need any care. I'll trouble you to take care of the three of them." Su Ning'an said and ran away quickly.
"Sister Yulan, my third brother and I are going back to Canglangyuan to study, so I'm leaving my sister in your care."
Before Xu Yulan could say anything, the three children had disappeared without a trace.
"rain……"
As soon as Xiao Xier opened her mouth, Xu Yulan pulled her into his arms. "You stay in Jianjia Garden tonight and let me take care of you, okay?"
Xiao Xier smiled and blinked, "I just want to tell you that I need you to take care of me. Can you hold me while I sleep at night?"
"Of course, I'll hold you while I sleep."
…
When they arrived at the study, Xiao Lingyu called the servants and guards to a distance.
Shangguan Yunxiao was a little surprised when he saw this. It was not a big deal to discuss whether to go to Linyang City or not.
"Aunt Princess, have you agreed to let us go to Linyang City?"
Xiao Lingyu glanced at the uncle and nephew meaningfully. "Is Linyang City heavily guarded? I haven't been to Linyang City yet."
"Linyang City is the closest prefecture to Dongjun. The city defenses are very strict, and there are garrisons outside the city. If the princess goes there, we will protect her, and there will be no accidents."
"Yes, Auntie, we will escort you back safely and let your brothers and sisters go with us, okay?"
Xiaojiu made up his mind that if they didn't agree, he would kidnap them.
Xiao Lingyu didn't respond directly. "Your old man Guan requested twenty large-sized birthday cakes for his birthday. I guess your Guan family is a big family in Linyang City?"
"Indeed, our Guan family is one of the most wealthy families in Linyang City," Shangguan Yunxiao lied seriously.
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, "I was conferred the title of Protector of the Nation, and I have the responsibility to monitor local officials. Since you are a wealthy family, I guess you know the officials there very well."
"This... I can't say I know everything about it. The officials in the county government office are replaced every few years, so I can't say I know much about them. I do know more about the garrison protecting Linyang City."
"Oh?" Xiao Lingyu raised an eyebrow slightly. "I guess someone from your family has joined the military and is serving in the garrison?"
Shangguan Yunxiao shuddered, realizing something was wrong, and quickly thought of an excuse. "My ancestors were once chased by assassins while out of the city, but were rescued by the soldiers stationed outside the city. Out of gratitude, they provide some food and fodder to the soldiers every year. Most of the clan members have joined the army and are proud to protect the people."
This was a pretty good story, and Xiao Lingyu didn't want to beat around the bush any more. "I can't go to Linyang City. It's getting cold today. Three days before you leave Huayang City, I'll personally make a birthday cake, refrigerate it, and send it to your Dongjun Palace. I promise to give your old emperor a feast on his birthday."
The uncle and nephew turned pale when they heard this. How did she know their true identities?
"Xiao Yu, what did you say just now? The cake was sent to the Dongjun royal family?"
Xiao Lingyu nodded: "They are both members of the Dongjun royal family. If I'm not mistaken, Xiaojiu is the Ninth Prince, and his nephew should be the Crown Prince!"
"Xiaojiu, Master Yunxiao, am I right?"
Shangguan Yunxiao feigned calmness and said, "Princess, we are just an ordinary wealthy family, authentic Beiyi people. How could we be related to the Dongjun royal family?"
"Yes, Aunt Princess, please listen to our message. We are from Beiyi!"
Xiaojiu pulled Su Xingyi and said, "Uncle, Auntie is confused. How can we be Dongjun people?"
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