The following day in the Golden Palace
His Majesty had not yet arrived. The ministers in the hall were gathered in twos and threes, or in groups of four or five.
They were all discussing it with their close friends.
Why hasn't His Majesty arrived yet today?
"Could he be waiting for the little princess?"
The sound from that side reached Fang Li in the Tang Dynasty.
"Hey, Old Tang, do you think His Majesty will bring the little princess to the Golden Palace today?"
"You know what, that little princess is really cute and well-behaved."
Fang Li overheard the conversation and asked the Tang Dynasty man beside him.
As for why he no longer called Tang Laogou (Old Dog Tang), Fang Li had a lot of grievances to share.
Three years ago, I called Tang Dai "Old Dog Tang," and that guy screwed me over. Two years ago, I accidentally called him that again, and Tang Dai impeached me.
For one's own sake, wouldn't one stop shouting?
When Fang Li spoke of the little princess to himself, the image of the little princess's smiling face automatically appeared in his mind.
"The little princess is adorable and seems incredibly intelligent."
"I like it very much too."
When Fang Li heard Tang Dai say that he also liked the little princess, he didn't quite believe it. He didn't like his own grandson and granddaughter, so why would he like the little princess?
Fang Li turned his head and saw Tang Dai's expression, and understood immediately. He just wanted a granddaughter, which was why he hadn't had one yet.
And the little princess is so cute and cuddly, isn't that just lovable?
It was at this moment that Zhao Feng and Liu Shang approached Fang Li and Tang Dai.
"Do you two gentlemen know anything about General Yang Fan?"
Liu Shangxian spoke first, "Fang Litang heard about Yang Fan's matter? What's puzzling you about?"
Could it be that he rebelled for the sake of his two grandsons?
But that wouldn't work. Although he's only a fifth-rank official and has two princes and grandsons, Yang Fan has always been a supporter of the Emperor.
Fang Li and Tang Dai exchanged a glance, then looked at Zhao Feng and Liu Shang.
"You two sirs don't know?"
Zhao Feng also asked about it, which shouldn't be the case.
"Liu Shang, stop being so mysterious, what exactly happened?"
"General Yang Fan is critically ill. Are you two unaware of this, sirs?"
Fang Li and Tang Dai were completely bewildered. Yang Fan was critically ill? When did this happen? How come they didn't know?
"Liu Shang, when did this happen? How come Fang Li and I didn't know about it?"
"this……"
Just as Liu Shang was about to speak, a white-collar worker walked up with a military officer.
"You two old fools are so slow to get the news!"
"Old Bai, you're talking like you know everything."
"Fang Li, I actually know that."
Upon hearing that even white-collar workers knew about this, and that he himself was unaware of it, Tang Dynasty official Fang Li inquired further.
"What exactly happened with Lao Bai?"
The white-collar worker didn't keep them in suspense any longer and said, "This Consort Shu left the palace and returned to the General's Mansion yesterday afternoon around 1:00 PM."
The reason given for leaving the palace was that Yang Fan was critically ill and urgently needed to return home to see his father.
"How could this be? Why didn't Fang Li and I receive any news?"
"That's why I said you two old fools are slow to get information. Old Tang, how can you be competent in the Censorate like this?"
The white-collar worker spoke with such earnestness that the military officer beside him couldn't help but chuckle, immediately earning a glare from Tang Dai.
The military officer, named Bai Fei, was the son of Bai Ling's younger brother. Knowing he had offended the Tang Dynasty, he clasped his hands in a fist salute and said...
"Lord Tang, it was my rudeness. I apologize."
Tang waved his hand, indicating that he couldn't possibly stoop to the level of a junior like him.
Once again, people sighed, "General Yang Fan was both brave and resourceful; what a pity."
"If things go well, you'll definitely reach even greater heights in the future?"
"What's so regrettable about it?"
Those in the main hall were all taken aback upon hearing this voice.
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Little Xi'er, still half asleep, saw her father get up so early again.
"Father, is Liliu going to court again?"
Qin Jue's heart melted when he heard the little dumpling's sweet, sleepy voice.
After Qin Jue was helped to get dressed, he knelt down and gently kissed Xiao Xi'er's forehead.
"Go to sleep."
Then he glanced at Sanhezi.
Sanhezi immediately understood; this meant she was to pretend she didn't see it.
His Majesty is really something. If he likes the little princess, he should just say so. Every time he sneaks a kiss from her, it's like he's doing something wrong.
I pity myself, so young and already "blind" to mean I didn't see it.
Xiao Xi'er woke up not long after Qin Jue left.
I woke up to find my father gone.
"Princess, have you forgotten? His Majesty has gone to court this morning."
Little Xi'er yawned and rubbed her eyes, asking, "Sister Xiaju, why did Father leave so soon?"
"Princess, His Majesty's morning court sessions are held at fixed times."
"Sister Chunhe, hurry up and dress me in your clothes, I need to find my father right now!"
Chunhe responded and brought over several sets of clothes. Xiaoxi picked out a little outfit called 'Peach Blossom'.
After dressing Xiaoxi, Chunhe picked up a pair of pink embroidered shoes with peach blossoms on them, and pearls were also inlaid on the shoes.
The pink shoe upper further accentuated the pearls' brightness; the pink color made the pearls appear even more radiant.
"I'm so pretty" (我怎聊亮)
Chunhe looked at the tiny figure standing in front of the bronze mirror, looking back and forth, and laughed.
"Yes, yes, our little princess is the most beautiful."
"Would the little princess like to have her meal first?"
"No, I'm going to hug Daddy and eat with him."
After saying that, Xiao Xi ran out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Chun He and Xia Ju saw this and chased after her.
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