Chapter 376: Tender Love Between Mother and Daughter
Yan Shixu looked at Wen Li'er beside him.
Wen Li'er understood and gently shook her mother's arm, saying softly with a little girl's delicate demeanor:
"Mother, since His Majesty has said so, please just accept it with peace of mind. There are no outsiders here, so addressing him this way makes him seem more intimate. His Majesty truly respects you two elders."
Liang Yuhe looked at her daughter's bright and pretty face, and then at the undisguised care and doting in His Majesty's eyes when he gazed at her daughter. The fear in her heart was finally slowly replaced by a soothing warmth.
Her eyes were slightly warm, and she nodded with a choked voice: "Yes... yes... Your Majesty is so kind, and I... will obey your command."
Xiaoxiao was smart. Seeing that his grandmother seemed a little excited, he immediately picked up a piece of exquisite dessert in the shape of a plum blossom and handed it to Liang Yuhe.
"Grandma, eat some snacks. They're so sweet."
Liang Yuhe took the snack and said repeatedly: "Good boy, you eat too."
Then he handed a piece to each of the three children.
She looked up at Wen Li'er, her words now much more relaxed: "The Emperor and Li'er have brought up His Highness and the princesses so well, it makes people happy to see them."
The topic gradually turned to trivial matters at home, and the atmosphere became more lively.
At this time, Liang Qingxi, who had returned home from the Imperial College today, walked into the front hall with a young man to pay a visit to the emperor and his cousin.
After not seeing him for a year, Liang Qingxi has grown a lot taller.
Perhaps it was because he was influenced by Wen Tingkuan, there was a bit more calm and scholarly air between his brows, and his temperament became more and more like his uncle.
As for the young man behind him, Wen Li'er saw him for the first time.
But she guessed that this person should be Wan'an's younger brother Liu Can.
As soon as Liu Can entered the hall, he knelt down respectfully and bowed deeply: "I, Liu Can, pay my respects to the Emperor and the Imperial Noble Consort."
Yan Shixu looked at Zhang Sicheng who was standing beside him and motioned him to help Liu Shen up.
His gaze fell on Liu Shen, and he asked gently, "Are you Wan'an's younger brother?"
Liu Shen bowed his head and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I am a commoner."
"Are you used to living in the Wen Mansion? I heard that you are studying with Qingxi now?"
Liu Shen nodded quickly, his tone extremely sincere.
"Your Majesty, Master and Madam Wen have been incredibly kind to me, and my cousins have also been incredibly kind to me. I am deeply grateful, and I will repay them with diligent study."
Yan Shixu nodded slightly and turned to test the knowledge of Liang Qingxi and Liu Can.
Several questions involved essays on the meaning of classics, and both of them answered fluently. Although their views seemed immature, they were quite organized, and it was obvious that they had put in a lot of effort.
Yan Shixu's eyes showed satisfaction. "Not bad. Wen Qing taught me well, and you two are diligent. Here's the reward."
Zhang Sicheng, who was standing by, immediately responded and stepped forward, took out two brocade purses that had been prepared long ago from the secret pocket in his sleeve, and handed them to Liang Qingxi and Liu Can respectively.
Inside the purse were two fine jade pendants with a smooth texture and intricate carvings, as well as a few gold leaves.
This was something Yongtai specifically asked Zhang Sicheng to take with him before leaving the palace.
It is said that Your Majesty is traveling incognito and will inevitably have to deal with people, so it would not be a bad idea to prepare some exquisite and valuable rewards.
Now it really comes in handy.
Yan Shixu gave Zhang Sicheng an approving look.
Zhang Sicheng couldn't help but straighten his back a little.
Everyone chatted for about three quarters of an hour, and the topic turned to the names of the fourth and fifth children who were not taken out of the palace today.
Yan Shixu then said, "Mr. Wen is very knowledgeable. Why don't you come with me to the study so we can discuss this together?"
Wen Tingkuan naturally agreed, and the emperor and his minister got up and went to the study.
Liang Qingxi also took Liu Can and left, and continued to study in the courtyard.
Liang Yuhe held Wen Li'er's hand affectionately and said with a smile: "Li'er, come on, accompany me to your yard and sit for a while. Let's have a good talk."
Liang Qingyou and Liang Qingning took the initiative to hold the hands of the three children and followed behind.
Along the way, Liang Yuhe kept chattering, asking Wen Li'er with concern about her diet and daily life in the palace, and whether she was safe after giving birth.
Wen Li'er also asked in detail about her parents' health and matters at home.
There is a warm affection between mother and daughter.
When she arrived at Qiwu Garden, Wen Li'er felt warm in her heart when she saw that the furnishings were the same as before and spotlessly clean.
The mother and daughter sat down on the couch by the window, while Liang Qingyou and her sister played with the children. Xiaoxiao and Miaomiao laughed sweetly.
Wen Li'er held her mother's hand and talked about the formal wedding ceremony that His Majesty would hold with her next month.
Unexpectedly, there was no trace of surprise on Liang Yuhe's face.
Wen Li'er was surprised: "Mother...you already knew about this?"
Liang Yuhe nodded, her eyes full of emotion.
"Officials from the Ministry of Rites have come to discuss the detailed procedures and rituals for your wedding with His Majesty several times."
She patted her daughter's hand gently and said earnestly:
"Li'er, your mother sees His Majesty's deep affection for you. He has thought so much about you, even giving you this generous gift, granting you the highest status. You must cherish this affection. In the palace, remember to be cautious in your words and actions, respectful and polite, and learn to understand His Majesty's heart. Don't let his favor make you lose your temper and act arrogantly and willfully."
Wen Li'er nodded seriously and snuggled into her mother's arms.
"Don't worry, mother. I can save you some trouble. I remember all the kindness His Majesty has shown me, and I will never let him down."
She also asked about the recent situation of her grandmother's family.
Liang Yuhe smiled and said, "Everything is going well! The restaurant your three cousins opened in the east of the city is doing very well. They later opened another in the west and south of the city, and they are always packed with guests. Your maternal grandfather's family has also accumulated some wealth and has firmly established itself in the capital."
Although Wen Li'er had not left the palace for a year, her mother often visited her, and she knew a lot about her maternal grandparents' family.
I was even happier to hear that my cousins' businesses were booming and my grandmother was in good health.
I just feel a little regretful when I think that it is late today and it is inconvenient for me to visit my grandmother.
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