Xiao Bao, holding the picture book, looked at Jiang Qi'an and said with great effort, "Thank you... sister... for... learning... characters."
Jiang Qi'an was pleasantly surprised: "Is Yi'er going to learn to read?"
Xiao Bao nodded, wanting to understand what his sister meant by the words she wrote in the picture book.
Since Yi'er came to the Prince's Mansion, Jiang Qi'an has not yet hired a tutor for him because he is afraid of strangers.
Unexpectedly, Yi'er has now taken the initiative to ask to learn to read.
"Uncle, would it be alright if you could hire a tutor to teach Yi'er to write?"
Although he was the most suitable person to teach Yi'er to read, Jiang Qi'an couldn't guarantee that he could always be in the manor. If he couldn't continue teaching, the learning effect would be diminished.
A hint of hesitation flashed in Yi'er's eyes, but then he nodded. He had learned to write and could even write letters to Sister Jin, as Brother Yuan Hong had told him before.
“Alright, once Yi’er has practiced enough, your royal uncle will take you to find Sister Jin,” Jiang Qi’an said.
Upon hearing this, Yi'er's eyes lit up, and she extended her right hand and hooked her little finger together.
Jiang Qi'an also extended his little finger and hooked it with his.
After making a pinky promise, Yi'er leaned against Jiang Qi'an's lap and slowly fell asleep.
It is unclear whether, as Su Ruojin said, the other party suffered heavy losses and dared not make any further rash moves.
The journey back to the capital was uneventful. After the carriage entered the capital, Fengying took his leave.
Back at the Prince's residence, Shen Yu was already waiting in the side hall. Upon seeing Xiao Yanchu enter, he immediately asked, "Who did this?"
Previously, Xiao Yanchu had sent a guard back to the capital to inform Shen Yu and Yan Yang of what had happened, and to ask him to pay close attention to the situation in the capital.
Shen Yu was very worried, but now that he saw that the person had returned safely, he felt a little more at ease.
Xiao Yanchu sneered: "They're all assassins, and they haven't confessed yet. But besides her, I can't think of anyone else who would attack Yi'er."
"Yi'er is already in this state, why is she still unwilling to let him go?" Shen Yu said angrily.
"Because Yi'er can talk now."
"What?! Yi'er can talk?" Shen Yu's anger turned to joy. "This is wonderful, wonderful! Then what else do you want..."
Shen Yu didn't finish speaking, but Xiao Yanchu already understood: "No rush, there's still a year left."
Shen Yu sighed, "I hope they don't do anything foolish."
Xiao Yanchu changed the subject and said, "I want you to be Yi'er's first teacher. Yi'er is shy, and I'm afraid he won't adapt if someone else teaches him. You are more familiar with him."
Shen Yu was once a student at Rui En Academy and also a top scholar in the imperial examination, making him the perfect person to tutor Yi'er.
“Okay, no problem, as long as Yi’er is willing to learn.” Shen Yu readily agreed. “What are you going to do over there? If this doesn’t work, I’m afraid they will still try to harm Yi’er.”
Xiao Yanchu tapped the table lightly with two fingers, without saying a word.
In Cixi Palace, Empress Dowager Wei felt her right eyelid twitching and a sense of unease welled up inside her.
She took the tea offered by Granny Xin and asked, "Is there any news?"
Granny Xin shook her head: "Not yet."
It's been several days already. How could it take so long for so many assassins to kill a five-year-old child at Yan Yang's small clinic?
"I have a feeling that something is wrong."
"Your Majesty, the Regent dared to place the young prince in Yanyang, so naturally he would send people to protect him. It's possible that the people he sent haven't found an opportunity to act yet. Let's wait and see," Granny Xin comforted her.
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