Zhuzhu refused and struggled with her chubby little body to look towards the alley entrance.
At this time, Chen Ruiyang really showed up. When he saw his sister, he quickly ran over and shouted happily, "Zhuzhu, stepmother, I'm back!"
After saying that, he even picked up the snack bag in his hand to show off, "Zhuzhu, look what delicious food your brother bought you!"
Zhuzhu clapped her chubby hands and smiled happily.
"Brother is back, brother is back!"
Yang Lihua smiled helplessly and asked Chen Ruiyang, "Have you discussed this with Zhuzhu? This girl has been making a fuss and standing here waiting for you, and she refuses to go back to eat!"
Chen Ruiyang smiled and replied, "We didn't make an appointment, but we are in perfect sync!"
"Yes, I understand!" Zhuzhu chimed in in a baby voice, making everyone laugh.
At this time, Chen Zhao unexpectedly came back. He looked at them from a distance and smiled, "Hey, are you all waiting for me?"
Zhuzhu reached out for her uncle to hug her, but Chen Zhao actually refused.
"Uncle is dirty, wash yourself first, and then hold Zhuzhu."
Chen Ruiyang also quickly said, "Yes, I'll go wash too."
After that, everyone went into the yard. Chen Zhao and Chen Ruiyang took a bath, changed into new clothes, and went into the main room to eat together.
Yang Lihua didn’t know what these two people did outside, but she always felt that they seemed to be reborn, especially... clean!
Even Zhuzhu clapped and praised, "Uncle and brother are so clean, their hair is so white!"
Chen Zhao and Chen Ruiyang didn’t understand what this meant by praise, but they were happy because Zhuzhu was happy.
Soon, Chunhong and Erya brought in the last bowl of vegetable meatball soup, and the family sat down to eat together.
Yang Lihua didn't dare to ask in detail, so she just said, "Is everything settled?"
Chen Zhao nodded and replied, "Don't worry, big sister, it has been completely handled. I will find Master Sun and Master Chang for dinner in the next few days to thank them for their help."
"That's good!" Yang Lihua peeled shrimp for the two children and said, "Eat more. When you go home later, you won't be able to eat shrimp this fresh."
Zhuzhu's mouth was greasy from eating. When she finally found a free moment, she asked, "Mom, when can we go home? I miss Grandpa and Daddy so much!"
Chen Ruiyang also nodded. "Yes, stepmother. I wonder if the grain transported by Yonglu and Yongyue arrived successfully? And my eldest brother is so powerful, he must have killed most of the Luosha devils, right?"
Yang Lihua was also worried and looked at Chen Zhao, "Have you heard anything from home recently?"
Chen Zhao shook his head and replied, "Not yet. I'll ask more questions when I have dinner with Lord Sun and Lord Chang. They are more well-informed and may know about the changes in Kyoto and the North."
Yang Lihua's eyes lit up and she felt hopeful.
Although his family was closer to the border guards and the Sixth Prince, it was undeniable that the aristocratic families were more sensitive and well-informed about current events. After all, to have been able to maintain their family's glory for a century, they possessed a foundation and means that others could not match...
Chen Zhao urged again, "Sister, if you feel free, why not take Zhuzhu and Ruiyang to visit Yongning? If that doesn't work out, I'll buy a yard near Mr. Wu's villa. That way, you can live there conveniently and see Yongning every day."
"No, no!" Yang Lihua quickly refused. "Studying shouldn't be distracted. If we go, Yongning won't have the energy to study hard! Kangcheng will soon be returning to Kyoto to succeed the throne. There will definitely be a special examination at that time. Yongning must get a good score when he takes the exam. Otherwise, others will say we are bringing shame to Kangcheng."
Chen Zhao was reminded of this when he heard it, and he quickly said, "I actually forgot about this. Big sister, please encourage Ruiyang more these days. No matter what, you must let him pass the imperial examination."
Chen Ruiyang immediately objected. He used to like reading, but now he prefers to be a traveling merchant.
But before he could open his mouth, Chen Zhao glared back at him, "Don't say you don't want to study! You will have a title in the future. When you really want to be with those powerful people, will you be laughed at when you open your mouth? By then, you will not only represent yourself, but also your adoptive mother and the Tai family, and even the new emperor!
"Even if you don't want to take the imperial examination and become an official, you must at least have a title like Juren! I promise that if you pass the exam, I will allow you to travel around the world, even if you have to go to sea, I won't care!"
Chen Ruiyang was not a fool. After a little thought, he understood his uncle's good intentions, so he nodded reluctantly.
"Okay, then I'll take the imperial examination first."
Chen Zhao laughed and said sarcastically, "You say it so easily, as if the Juren exam is like cabbage in the garden that can be plucked at will! With your qualifications, you are actually lucky to have passed the exam."
Sure enough, the boy couldn't stand the stimulation. Chen Zhao felt that he was looked down upon and almost jumped up.
"Uncle, you underestimate me. I will definitely pass the imperial examination and come back!"
"Okay, then you try it and see if you are bragging or I underestimated you!" Chen Zhao looked indifferent, but in a place where Chen Ruiyang couldn't see, he winked at Yang Lihua.
Yang Lihua suppressed her laughter and quickly comforted Chen Ruiyang, "Ruiyang is intelligent, but he's always traveling and hasn't had the time to study hard. If he works hard in the future, he will definitely pass the imperial examination and become a juren."
Chen Ruiyang immediately hugged his adoptive mother's arm and shouted, "Adoptive mother, you are the only one who loves me the most! Not only do I want to pass the imperial examination, I also want to become an official. When the time comes, I will ask for an imperial edict for you!"
"Okay, then stepmother will wait." Yang Lihua smiled and picked up a piece of pork ribs for the boy.
In fact, how could she, the aunt of the new emperor, be without an imperial edict? She was just trying to motivate the boy to work harder.
After dinner, Chen Ruiyang found his books and began to study every minute.
Zhuzhu held a box of snacks and sat next to her brother, eating them happily. The main purpose was to provide him with companionship.
Yang Lihua found it funny, so she took the needle and thread and sat down to sew slowly.
Occasionally, Chen Ruiyang wanted to slack off, but he felt embarrassed when he saw the atmosphere.
Chen Zhao went to see the magistrate of Chang County and asked about the news from the north.
Unfortunately, County Magistrate Chang only knew that the war at the border was getting tense and that important officials from Kyoto had gone to the border to welcome the new emperor. As for the rest of the news about the Tai family... there was no news at all.
Chen Zhao went back and talked about it. Yang Lihua was a little disappointed, but with the old man at home, nothing serious would happen. This was the only way she could comfort herself...
At this moment, in the tent of the general guarding the border army, two cabinet ministers who came specially from Kyoto and two vice ministers of the Ministry of Rites were so eager to kneel down in front of the Sixth Prince and persuade him earnestly.
"Your Highness, there are naturally great generals here at the border who lead the troops to resist the Russian devils, but the throne in Kyoto is vacant, and the Great Wei cannot be without a king for a day! I beg Your Highness to return to the capital with my ministers as soon as possible to succeed to the throne!" An elder bowed deeply and stood up tremblingly, hoping that at his age, he would use such a self-torture trick to force the Sixth Prince to agree quickly.
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