Chapter 289 The First Meeting Between Grandfather and Grandson
Little Mianmian is making great progress. She was just able to walk without holding hands a while ago, and now she can run.
Some time ago, because of the poisoning incident, Zhou Ruiyuan was worried about the children, so he took Xiao Mianmian to live with him and took care of her personally.
When I'm working, I let her sit on my lap.
When going to court, Xiao Mianmian would sit quietly to the side and listen attentively, showing great understanding.
She could occasionally pick up a pen and draw some random things on paper.
"Mother~"
Little Mianmian rushed towards her mother.
Du Wanchun held her in his arms.
The emperor looked at the little bundle of flesh in front of him and asked in surprise, "Who is this?"
Du Wanchun picked up Xiao Mianmian and said, "This is my daughter."
The emperor was astonished, "I didn't expect your daughter with Lord Zhou to be so grown up."
Du Wanchun nodded and said to Xiao Mianmian, "Xiao Mianmian, call His Majesty."
Upon hearing this, the emperor quickly replied, "There's no need to address me like that. I've come to your residence incognito; just consider me an old friend of Lord Zhou."
As he spoke, he moved closer, and for some reason, he felt a sense of warmth towards the little baby. He smiled and said, "Just call me Grandpa."
Upon hearing this, Du Wanchun was filled with emotion, realizing that Xiao Mianmian really was his granddaughter.
However, Xiao Mianmian was very unhappy. She frowned and didn't call out, but after hesitating for a long time, she finally called out, "Uncle~"
He spoke the word "uncle" very softly, almost reluctantly.
But the emperor was still very happy to hear this, saying, "This child is so sensible."
Madam Yue, who was standing nearby, chuckled and said, "Master, she calls you 'uncle' because you look young."
The emperor thought the same thing, and immediately took out a gold lock from his pocket and handed it to her, saying, "I happened to see this on the way here, and now it seems to be a perfect match for a child. I feel that we two are destined to be together, so I will give this to her."
After saying that, without waiting for Du Wanchun's reply, he put the gold lock around Xiao Mianmian's neck.
Madam Yue, who was standing to the side, almost popped her eyes out. She had originally thought that the golden lock was a gift from the emperor, but who knew that he would give it away in front of her.
Little Mianmian held the gold lock in her small hands, looked at it, and then lowered her head, showing a look of disgust.
Madam Yue happened to see it and quickly pointed at the child, saying, "Master, you see, this child doesn't like this gold lock."
Du Wanchun looked down at Xiao Mianmian and smiled at Madam Yue, saying, "The child is still young and doesn't know what this is."
Madam Yue frowned, and her face showed displeasure once again.
The emperor grew increasingly fond of Xiao Mianmian and couldn't help but sigh, "If only I had such a granddaughter."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ruiyuan came out from inside and bowed to him, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
The emperor helped him up and said, "I am traveling incognito this time, so you may call me Master."
Zhou Ruiyuan slowly stood up and said, "Yes, sir."
The emperor was pleased to see him, saying, "I apologize for disturbing you by coming to your residence so suddenly."
Zhou Ruiyuan quickly replied, "It's no trouble at all. However, our Cheng'an County is remote and our residence is simple. I hope you won't find it offensive, sir."
The emperor lifted his foot and walked inside. “I don’t mind. Although your residence is not as luxurious as those of officials in the capital, it is still quite elegant. Lord Zhou has quite the refined taste.”
Zhou Ruiyuan said frankly, "I am just an ordinary person. This mansion was arranged by Prefect Li in the past."
The emperor nodded in agreement.
"Master, please come in." Zhou Ruiyuan turned and pointed into the courtyard.
The emperor and Lady Yue walked inside together.
Du Wanchun carried Xiao Mianmian along and casually sent a servant to Changliu Village to inform Aunt Zhou and the Third Prince that the Emperor was coming, so that they could make preparations in advance.
The emperor stayed at the mansion for several days and, noticing that he had not seen Zhou Ruiyuan's parents, asked him, "I heard you have parents, but why haven't I seen them at the mansion?"
Zhou Ruiyuan replied, "My parents live in the old house in the village and did not come to the mansion."
The emperor suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. So, only you, your wife, and your daughter live in this mansion now?"
Zhou Ruiyuan nodded.
Du Wanchun brought Xiao Mianmian to stay here for a few days so that the emperor would not think of going to Changliu Village.
Today, Du Wanchun was busy in the kitchen, so she handed Xiao Mianmian over to her mother-in-law in the mansion.
The mother-in-law was someone Zhou Ruiyuan recently hired after seeing Xiao Mianmian at the mansion. Her main job is to take care of Xiao Mianmian's daily life.
Grandma was playing with little Mianmian in the yard.
After arranging things in the kitchen, Du Wanchun turned to go to the backyard.
Then they heard a woman's cry of pain coming from the backyard.
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