Chapter 524 Compared to Su Bao, you are even more inseparable from power.
No matter what the children said, they couldn't change the outcome.
"Besides these, you also need to observe the people, study taxes, and after you arrive, compile your insights into a booklet!"
However, everyone sighed, their eyes filled with helplessness.
Xiao Su Bao thought it was fine, after all, she was the fastest writer.
A bell rang outside.
The little ones immediately stood up: "Goodbye, sir!"
The voice was extremely loud.
Princess Chang'an, along with Xiao Wu, found Xiao Su Bao, and the group walked out together.
"Su Bao, let's go to your farm together. I heard that your farm had a bumper harvest of sweet potatoes and potatoes this year. Let's go take a look!"
Princess Chang'an said excitedly that she also planted some sweet potatoes and potatoes on her estate, but not as many as Xiao Su Bao.
Potatoes, in particular, were a hit in almost every village in Xiaosubao's village.
Even corn isn't grown as much as potatoes.
Xiao Su Bao thought about it and didn't refuse. It just so happened that she hadn't been to her own estate for a long time, so this was a good opportunity to go.
The Fifth Prince, seeing them talking, immediately chimed in, "I'll go too!"
The Fifth Prince was intelligent from a young age. He was not originally in the same class as them, but Princess Chang'an insisted on taking him along.
In the end, Mr. Yang thought the Fifth Prince was good, so he kept him in the class.
At this moment, the heir apparent of Prince An came over and said, "Little sister Su Bao, why don't you take me with you too!"
Xiao Su Bao looked at the Prince of An. Their relationship was alright, since they studied together.
However, Prince An intends to arrange a marriage between his son and Su Bao!
"No way, we're all girls, what are you going to do there? Besides, you beat me to first place last time, I'm not playing with you!"
After Princess Chang'an finished speaking, she grabbed Xiao Su Bao and ran away.
Prince An's heir was taken aback, his chubby face showing his grievance.
He didn't want to either, and looking at the adorable little Su Bao, he couldn't help but say, "Su Bao, just take me with you, I promise I'll behave!"
He chased after them, but he was too fat and couldn't catch up with Xiao Su Bao and the others.
Prince An watched helplessly as Princess Chang'an pulled Xiao Su Bao away and ran off.
With his chubby steps, he simply couldn't keep up!
His face was full of frustration.
"Alright, stop thinking about it. The Tang family will never marry their daughter to you!"
The heir apparent of Prince Ping couldn't help but offer a word of advice.
Prince An's heir glared at Prince Ping's heir and snorted, "My affairs are none of Prince Ping's concern. But Prince Ping, why aren't you home today? Are you thinking about something you shouldn't be thinking about?"
After the Prince of An finished speaking, he seemed to remember something, glanced at him warily, and then turned and ran away.
Prince Ping watched Prince An leave, but he wasn't angry at all; instead, he had a smile on his face.
But upon closer inspection, there was a strange glint in his eyes.
Princess Chang'an had already run out of the academy with Xiao Su Bao in her hand, and the two were walking on the tree-lined path in the palace.
The cobblestone ground looks very nice, and there are many exotic flowers and plants planted around it.
Princess Chang'an turned around and, seeing that no one was chasing after her, breathed a slight sigh of relief.
The two girls looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter.
Princess Chang'an released Xiao Su Bao's hand and tidied up Xiao Su Bao's messy hair.
"Su Bao, if you encounter Prince An's son and the others in the future, don't pay them any attention. There are too many cunning people among them!"
After Princess Chang'an finished speaking, she casually picked a rose and put it on Xiao Su Bao's head.
"So beautiful!" Princess Chang'an couldn't help but say sincerely as she looked at the increasingly beautiful little Su Bao.
Su Bao paused, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently stroked the rose on her head with her little hand, a smile playing on her lips.
Seeing that Xiao Su Bao was in a better mood, Princess Chang'an picked a big red rose for herself and put it on her head.
Little Su Bao looked at the lively Princess Chang'an and said, "Thank you, Princess!"
Princess Chang'an smiled when she saw Xiao Su Bao's serious expression.
She put her hand on Xiao Su Bao's shoulder and said, "Alright, no need to thank me. We're such good friends. By the way, when you go to the estate this time, have Er Bao come too. I haven't seen him in ages!"
Thinking about this incident, the little girl's face was full of helplessness.
The two were engaged, but the emperor was unhappy and kept Princess Chang'an from going to see Erbao.
Erbao is currently studying at an academy outside of school. He is also intelligent and very good at arithmetic.
Thinking of this, Princess Chang'an couldn't help but pout, somewhat dissatisfied.
"Grandpa Emperor is actually doing this for your own good!" Little Su Bao said to Princess Chang'an with a hint of helplessness.
The princess was young, and although the emperor had arranged the engagement between the two, he did not intend for them to get married immediately.
If the two get too close, it will be bad for the princess's reputation, and people may think that the princess is throwing herself at him.
"I know, that's why I went secretly. If I didn't go, what if Erbao, that blockhead, got tricked and lost his money!"
Princess Chang'an said proudly, then a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes.
"After all, many people nowadays think your dad is powerful and are trying to scheme against our family's brats..."
Princess Chang'an puffed out her cheeks, paused, and couldn't help but turn her head to look at Xiao Su Bao: "Su Bao, you should also be careful. These people are cunning, especially that Zhao family boy. His family members... are all more treacherous than the last!"
Princess Chang'an was walking along the garden path, holding Xiao Su Bao's hand, directly separated from Zhao Ziyun!
Zhao Ziyun looked at the Third Prince in front of him, and the Third Prince also stared at him. The two were silent for a moment.
"Ahem!" The Third Prince coughed, worried that his younger sister might say something else.
Princess Chang'an was startled and quickly pulled Xiao Su Bao to hide.
Realizing she was in the palace, Princess Chang'an paused for a moment and glanced toward the source of the sound.
Then I saw Zhao Ziyun following behind the Third Prince. The two of them had just been playing chess behind that tree!
"This humble official greets Princess Chang'an and Princess Fu'an!" Zhao Ziyun bowed respectfully.
As he grew up, he became even more handsome, and even gained a touch of refinement!
He was fine when he looked at Princess Chang'an, but when his affectionate eyes fell on Xiao Su Bao, a strange emotion crept in.
"Hello, Brother Ziyun!" Little Su Bao greeted with a bright smile.
A smile appeared on Zhao Ziyun's face as he took a box from his pocket and handed it over.
"This is a coral necklace I got recently. Take a look, do you like it?" Zhao Ziyun's favoritism was blatant, and the tenderness in his eyes was almost overflowing!
Princess Chang'an curiously leaned over for a look. The coral necklace was rosy and full, and although it wasn't very big, it was very bright and beautiful.
Especially the red gemstone that adorns it; it's very large and beautiful.
Even with all her treasures, Princess Chang'an couldn't help but take a second look.
"This must be a red coral pearl from the South China Sea!" Princess Chang'an couldn't help but mutter.
Zhao Ziyun nodded and said, "Yes, I happened to run into them during this patrol, and since Su Bao liked them, I brought some back!"
Princess Chang'an paused slightly, then said, "You are... quite perceptive!"
After saying that, Princess Chang'an gently poked Xiao Su Bao with her elbow.
Little Su Bao was still staring blankly at the coral necklace when Princess Chang'an poked her, and she snapped out of it.
This coral necklace gave Xiao Su Bao a strange sense of familiarity.
After a pause, the little girl did not accept it immediately.
Instead, Princess Chang'an said, "Young Master Zhao, it's not good to give only one Su Bao as a gift. If you're going to give a gift, you should at least give me a whole string of them!"
With that, Princess Chang'an stuffed the necklace back into Zhao Ziyun's arms.
Zhao Ziyun was slightly taken aback, a hint of disappointment appearing on his handsome face, but he quickly smiled and said, "Yes, that's perfect. I also brought back some coral, I'll have someone send it to the princess's residence!"
Princess Chang'an laughed, but pulled Xiao Su Bao along and continued, "Alright, I won't disturb Third Brother and Young Master Zhao's game any longer. We still have our studies to do!"
Little Su Bao nodded slightly to Zhao Ziyun, but in the next instant, she was pulled away by Princess Chang'an.
After the two had walked a little further away, Princess Chang'an finally looked at Xiao Su Bao.
The little girl was very pretty, with willow-leaf eyebrows and a pair of clear, endearing eyes.
Even Princess Chang'an couldn't help but say, "No wonder that Zhao family boy likes you... Even I think you're incredibly beautiful!"
When Little Su Bao heard Princess Chang'an's words, she blinked her innocent big eyes; she really hadn't thought that much about it.
Zhao Ziyun and they had known each other since childhood, and Xiao Subao even regarded him as her elder brother, but there was no romantic feeling between them.
Just as Xiao Su Bao was about to explain, she heard Princess Chang'an say, "Look at his eyes, they're so clear, without a single extra emotion. But when he looks at you, his eyes are so gentle they could melt your heart!"
Little Su Bao pursed her lips and frowned slightly.
"Alright, alright, I singled you out because you're so naive and ignorant, attracting attention without even realizing it!" Princess Chang'an tapped the tip of her nose.
Thinking about the little girl's experiences and her feelings of inferiority when I met her, I suddenly understood something.
Little Su Bao's personality is a little different from other people's!
"You, you, why are you so... insecure!" Princess Chang'an grabbed Xiao Su Bao and looked her in the eye.
"Princess, is Su Bao's reaction very obvious?" She was slightly nervous, and her hands involuntarily clenched together.
Princess Chang'an paused slightly as she looked at her.
"What do you think!" Princess Chang'an rolled her eyes without any regard for her image.
Then he couldn't help but say, "You, you have your father, my father and mother, and us siblings behind you. How can you be so weak and spineless, unable to muster any backbone!"
After the two left the palace, Xiao Su Bao thought about what had happened that day for a long time.
Back at the Tang family home, Xiao Su Bao saw Qian Shi drying beans, so she quickened her pace and went over to her.
"Mother, put it down, let me do it?" Little Su Bao couldn't help but ask as she watched Qian Shi working.
Madam Qian would never let Xiao Su Bao do anything. Seeing that Xiao Su Bao seemed a little unhappy, she asked, "What's wrong? Did you suffer any injustice?"
Ms. Qian put the things down, took off her apron, wiped her hands, and then took Xiao Su Bao's hand.
Xiao Su Bao helped Qian Shi with her hand, and the two walked to the side.
The young girl told Madam Qian about what happened today, as well as what Princess Chang'an had to say.
Upon hearing this, Qian's rough hands gently caressed her small hands.
The little girl's hands are much whiter now. Although they are not as fair as those of women in the capital, they are not as fair as before.
"Princess Chang'an is right, you are just too reserved!"
The Qian family knew all too well about Xiao Su Bao's problem, but they were helpless.
As the two were talking, a commotion arose outside.
Then the little maidservant rushed in.
"Your Highness, Princess, Young Master Zhao Ziyun and Young Master Yunmo are fighting!" the maidservant said anxiously.
Xiao Su Bao and Qian Shi didn't care about anything else and hurriedly went outside.
Wasn't Brother Ziyun in the palace? Why is he out here?
When Xiao Su Bao came out, she saw Zhao Ziyun push Yun Mo down and straddle Yun Mo, swinging his fists.
The little girl's expression changed slightly, and she rushed over in a few steps.
She grabbed Zhao Ziyun's fist.
Why are you fighting?!
The little girl stared at the beautiful lava and dragged Zhao Ziyun off Yunmo.
He quickly reached out and pulled Yunmo up.
Yunmo held Xiaosubao's hand, protecting the little girl behind him.
“You…” Zhao Ziyun’s face darkened, her beautiful, affectionate eyes filled with anger.
Yunmo replied, "I disagree!"
"What right do you have..."
Zhao Ziyun could never remain calm when facing Yunmo.
"Aunt Qian!" Yun Mo glanced at Zhao Ziyun indifferently, then turned back to respectfully bow to Madam Qian.
Ms. Qian rubbed her temples, feeling a bit of a headache.
"Su Bao, Aunt Qian, let's go inside first!" Yun Mo said softly.
Qian's expression was complicated, but she still nodded in the end.
"Village Chief Zhao... Lord Zhao, let's go inside and talk first!"
Zhao Ziyun also noticed that there were occasionally some people at the door, so he naturally wouldn't linger there.
When the group arrived at Madam Qian's courtyard, Madam Qian's face instantly darkened.
"Tell me, what happened?"
"Aunt Qian, I'm sorry, I acted impulsively!" Yunmo Gaoqiao admitted his mistake, his voice low.
Zhao Ziyun...
The way this kid is learning is infuriating!
"Auntie, I only wanted to give Su Bao a gift, but I didn't expect to run into Yun Mo on the way. He hit me without saying a word!"
Zhao Ziyun was also aggrieved; his chest was burning with pain.
When Madam Qian saw that Zhao Ziyun had no injuries on his face, but Yunmo had blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, she frowned slightly.
"Little Mo Bao, are you alright?" Little Su Bao looked at Yun Mo and asked in a low voice.
Yunmo lowered his head and shook his head slightly, only glancing at Zhao Ziyun out of the corner of his eye.
Zhao Ziyun's face darkened, his eyes filled with hostility.
Qian was curious as to why Yunmo had said what he did before.
"Mo Bao, tell me yourself, why did you fight with Young Master Zhao!"
Madam Qian knew that Yunmo was not someone who acted rashly, but she couldn't help but wonder why this kid had hit someone.
"He gave gifts to Su Bao in front of the Third Prince and Princess Chang'an!"
Seeing that Madam Qian was in a daze, Yunmo continued, "Su Bao is no longer a child. Zhao Ziyun did this to make people misunderstand the relationship between the two of them. If this gets out to those with ulterior motives, it will ruin Su Bao's reputation."
When he heard about this, he felt inexplicably choked up, and when he saw Zhao Ziyun just now, he couldn't help but take action.
The defenses between men and women in the Great Shang Kingdom were not very strong, but gossip was a powerful force.
Upon returning to the capital, Zhao Ziyun did not go home but went directly to the palace, carrying a necklace, a woman's personal accessory. This clearly revealed his true intentions!
When Madam Qian heard this, her expression paused slightly.
"Is this really true?" Madam Qian raised her eyes and looked at Zhao Ziyun.
Zhao Ziyun knew that this matter could not be kept secret, and he was willing to let it go. He bowed directly to Madam Qian.
"Auntie, this was my oversight, I didn't mean to ruin Su Bao's reputation!" Of course, Zhao Ziyun had considered that Su Bao might have accepted his gift.
It was only unintentionally ruined by Princess Chang'an.
Zhao Ziyun was anxious and couldn't help but look up at Su Bao.
"Auntie, although my behavior was inappropriate, I truly love Su Bao. We grew up together. Auntie, please betroth Su Bao to me. I will treat her well for the rest of my life!"
Zhao Ziyun clenched his fist slightly, his eyes filled with stubbornness.
Madam Qian frowned as she looked at Zhao Ziyun.
"I disagree with this matter!" Just then, Tang Bugui walked in, looking somewhat tired.
However, Tang Bugui's face darkened, probably because he had heard Zhao Ziyun's words.
Sure enough, I was right. That brat had feelings for my daughter, and he was so young back then!
"General..." Tang Bugui's expression changed slightly, his eyes showing a hint of anxiety.
Tang Bugui walked up to Xiao Su Bao, patted her head and said, "Alright, Su Bao, go back and rest first. You finally have a holiday, so rest for a few more days!"
Little Su Bao came to her senses, looked at Zhao Ziyun, then at her father, but the little girl did not leave.
She looked at Zhao Ziyun solemnly.
“Brother Ziyun…Young Master Zhao, I have always regarded you as an elder brother and have never had any other thoughts.”
After the little girl finished speaking, she turned and left.
There was no lingering attachment whatsoever.
Zhao Ziyun was slightly taken aback, then looked at Tang Bugui.
But then Tang Bugui said, "You should know better than I what the situation is in your Zhao family. And you, you have the ability and the ambition. If you become Su Bao's husband, you will lose all your power in the court!"
"Are you willing to accept this?" Tang Bugui stared into Zhao Ziyun's eyes.
Zhao Ziyun paused slightly, wanting to refute, but the words stuck in his throat.
"This is something you cannot tolerate! Something you cannot lose! Compared to Su Bao, you love power more, whether because of your status or because of yourself!"
Tang Bugui looked at Zhao Ziyun with an extremely firm gaze.
He saw ambition, as well as a variety of complex emotions, in Zhao Ziyun's eyes.
Tang Bugui couldn't bear to see Xiao Su Bao being used because of her past experiences.
Regardless of whether Zhao Ziyun genuinely liked him or if his liking was mixed with selfish motives, Tang Bugui was unwilling to gamble.
“I…” he wanted to explain something.
Madam Qian spoke up: "Are you really not calculating at all in being with Xiao Su Bao?"
Qian paused slightly, and seeing that Xiao Su Bao had left, she continued, "Village Chief Zhao, did you recognize Su Bao's identity at first glance? Since you recognized her back then, why didn't you tell us, instead of constantly trying to be friendly with her?"
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