The next important day?
The Ninth Prince gazed at the little dumpling in his arms, his eyes becoming deep.
Yuan Yao added, "No! Father, from now on, I hope that Father can be by my side on every important day!"
The Ninth Prince raised his hand and gently stroked her head: "Silly dumpling, the next important day in your life is your coming-of-age ceremony, and the day after that is your wedding..."
There are still twelve years until you come of age, and even longer until your marriage.
Coming of age?
marriage??
A hint of surprise appeared in Yuan Yao's large, clear eyes.
How old is she?
Father is already thinking about things that are so far in the future!
However, it would be wonderful if the Ninth Prince could also be by her side on these two days!
At least this means that for at least the next twenty years, the Ninth Prince will still be in power, while she will continue to live a peaceful and carefree life as a princess…
This is absolutely the most favorable situation for her and the Ninth Prince!
As for getting married...
It can be completely ignored!
She doesn't want to get married!
At the very least, she didn't want to marry a man from ancient times and see him with three wives and four concubines...
Yuan Yao buried her head in the Ninth Prince's arms and gently nuzzled him: "Father, Yao'er doesn't want to get married, doesn't want to marry anyone, wants to stay by Father's side for the rest of her life!"
Father, you must stay with Yao'er forever! Not just on every important day, but every single day!
A gentle, indulgent laugh came from above: "We don't have to get married. At worst, I'll take care of you for the rest of your life."
Support him for a lifetime?
Yuan Yao smiled so much her eyes crinkled: "With Father always taking care of me, Yao'er is truly the happiest little princess in the world!"
The carriage traveled all the way to Jinzun Street.
Springtime all year round, the lights are bright.
Long strings of firecrackers had been hung on both sides of the shop entrance, ready to be lit at the auspicious time.
Inside the shop, the staff were already busy.
Besides the staff, many palace maids brought from the palace also changed into ordinary clothes and hairstyles, and began to join the busy team.
Yu'er led her apprentice, along with two teams of palace maids and eunuchs, into the renovated kitchen to begin preparing desserts...
Last night, the tableware and cookware were delivered overnight.
The milk was milked in the early morning and delivered to Beijing overnight.
Yuan Yao couldn't help but sigh, realizing how useful power was in ancient times.
Because her father is a high-ranking official, the palace gates can be opened earlier for her, and the city gates can also be opened earlier for her...
Upon arriving in spring, and seeing the Ninth Prince, Manager Bai hurriedly led his men to pay their respects.
The young master excused himself from the formalities and went upstairs to the second floor.
Seeing this, Yuan Yao beckoned and called over Manager Bai: "Uncle Bai, before I left yesterday, I asked you to clean up the third floor and set up a bed. Are you ready?"
Manager Bai smiled and said, "I made all the arrangements last night."
Although it couldn't compare to the grand beds in the palace, the sheets and blankets were made of the finest materials, both soft and plush.
Yuan Yao nodded: "Then, you can go ahead and get busy."
Manager Bai nodded and hurriedly went downstairs.
Yuan Yao entered the private room on the second floor.
The Ninth Prince rested his forehead on one hand, leaning against the wooden railing of the bed, holding a teacup in his hand, his eyes half-closed, extremely sleepy.
Seeing this, Yuan Yao toddled over with her short legs and said with concern, "Daddy, there's a room upstairs that I specially had prepared. Why don't you go and catch up on some sleep?"
The Ninth Prince raised his eyes, looked at his little dumpling, and said lazily, "Will you sleep with me?"
"Ah..." Yuan Yao hesitated, "But, Yao'er still has things to do..."
After speaking, she blinked her big, bright eyes repeatedly, her face full of confusion.
puff……
The Ninth Prince chuckled softly, "Go ahead and get busy, I'm going to sleep."
"That won't do!" Yuan Yao said seriously, "Yao'er wants to watch Daddy sleep!"
"Father is asleep, so Yao'er went downstairs to do some work."
"I really can't do anything with you." The Ninth Prince put down his cup and stood up.
Yuan Yao took his hand and said, "Father, Yao'er is holding your hand."
The father and daughter went upstairs together.
There are two rooms on the third floor of Si Shi Chun.
The room facing the street was set up like a study, with a table, chairs, and desk inside.
In another room, there was a huge screen made of sandalwood inlaid with jade, and a soft, light-colored cashmere carpet on the floor.
At the entrance, there is a small fish pond inlaid with pebbles. The water is clear and contains several goldfish and a few water lilies that are about to bloom.
Upon entering and passing the screen, a large, carved sandalwood bed comes into view.
On the bed, the brocade quilt made of silkworm silk exuded a soft, shimmering luster.
Although not as luxurious and magnificent as Qianhua Palace, it is sufficient as a temporary resting place.
The room had many paintings on the walls, and a tall bookshelf against the wall was filled with books.
When you wake up, there are books to read and enjoy.
Yuan Yao glanced around and was fairly satisfied.
Her sweet little voice was unusually earnest: "Daddy, you rest here. Yao'er will go downstairs to prepare for the opening."
"Once Yao'er is finished with her work, she'll come and have breakfast with Father."
"Okay, go ahead." The Ninth Prince looked at her with doting eyes.
Yuan Yao smiled brightly, stepped forward, hugged the Ninth Prince's neck, and planted a kiss on his cheek: "Daddy, be a good boy and rest well!"
"Go ahead." The smile in the Ninth Prince's narrow eyes was impossible to hide.
When Yuan Yao left, she closed the door behind her.
There is still a little over half an hour until the auspicious time.
Yuan Yao asked the waiter for directions and went to the back kitchen.
The kitchen of Si Shi Chun is a specially set-off courtyard, and it's exceptionally large.
In the kitchen, a group of people were busy at work.
It's so lively!
Yuan Yao clung to the door, peering inside with wide eyes.
Everyone was busy, and she felt embarrassed to go in and cause trouble.
"Princess?"
After Danqing finished helping, she saw Yuanyao standing at the door.
As soon as Danqing called out, everyone in the kitchen looked towards the door.
Yuan Yao smiled brightly, her sweet little voice exceptionally high-pitched: "Thank you all for your hard work. Today, everyone can receive an extra ten taels of silver as a reward, to share in the joy!"
Ten taels of silver?
The kitchen immediately erupted in excitement.
You know, they work themselves to the bone every month and only get three taels of silver a month, but today, they can get ten taels of silver just by working hard for a few hours!
Everyone was full of energy.
Throughout the spring season, except for the third floor where the Ninth Prince rested, everyone was bustling with activity.
Half an hour before Chen Shi (7-9 AM), Manager Bai came to invite Yuan Yao: "Princess, the auspicious time is almost here."
So fast?
Yuan Yao straightened her clothes, lifted her foot and said, "Let's go!"
Her steps were inexplicably light.
As soon as I stepped into the hall, a waiter came to report: "Princess, someone has arrived!"
"Really?" Yuan Yao asked curiously, "There are already guests at this hour? Isn't the welcoming time she wrote '9:00 AM'?"
Just as I was wondering what was going on, two small figures stepped through the gate.
Yuan Yao squinted.
Xie Zhi?
Lin Xuan?
She asked in surprise, "What are you two doing here??"
Two little kids, dressed in shiny new clothes, walked over with great enthusiasm.
Lin Xuan, with a sour face, handed over a scroll with the words "Good Fortune Arrives": "Yuan Yao, may your business be prosperous."
This painting costs several thousand taels of silver; remember to hang it in a good spot!
Good fortune is coming your way?
"I like this!" Yuan Yao happily accepted it. "Thank you, Lin Xuan!"
Seeing Yuan Yao praise Lin Xuan, Xie Zhi snorted and said defiantly, "Little Yao, open your eyes wide and watch carefully. My congratulatory gift will definitely open your eyes!"
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