Jiang Jiuniang hadn't seen the eldest prince for a while. He was in the same class as Gou'er, and they used to get along quite well. Why were they having a falling out?
Gou'er had been keeping a sullen face, but when he saw Jiang Jiuniang waiting for him at the door with so much delicious food, he immediately ran forward.
"Mommy, you've come to pick me up!"
Since returning to the capital, Jiang Jiuniang has been busy with many things, and Gou'er has been left to roam freely. She hasn't come to pick him up for a long time.
"Yes, Mom brought you some food, we'll eat it on the way!"
As she spoke, she distributed the things in her hands to the children. When it was the eldest prince's turn, Jiang Jiuniang gave him her share.
The eldest prince instinctively reached out to take it, but remembering that he had just fought with Gou'er, he put his hand back.
"Your Highness, what's wrong?"
Jiang Jiuniang thought that conflicts between children shouldn't escalate to the adults, right?
The eldest prince turned around and said angrily, "I don't want what you're giving me! It's all over the place that you're no good person at all, and you're maliciously trying to sow discord between my father and the island nation! Humph!"
After saying that, he left with his entourage.
The dog took two steps forward and shouted, "If you've got the guts, don't come to school tomorrow, or I'll beat you up!"
He dared to mention his mother to his face; this prince deserved a beating!
He then returned and said to Jiang Jiuniang, "Mother, don't pay any attention to him. He doesn't deserve your kindness!"
The dog was very angry and took a big bite of the steamed bun in its hand.
Jiang Jiuniang, however, didn't seem to care and laughed, "Let's go back."
After everyone got into the carriage, Gou'er finished eating what he was holding and then whispered to Jiang Jiuniang, "Mother, did I and the First Prince act well?"
Jiang Jiuniang was quite surprised: "You guys are acting?"
Doggy nodded: "Yes, this morning the eldest prince secretly passed me a note saying that I should have a fight with him, preferably a physical fight. This is what the emperor told him to do. I thought you had discussed it with the emperor, Mother."
Jiang Jiuniang instantly understood that this was probably the emperor's idea of going with the flow, letting the prince and Gou'er fight at the Imperial Academy and then quarrel at the gate of the Imperial Academy, making it look like they had become enemies, so that everyone around who wanted to find out what was going on could go back home and report the news.
"It's okay, just do as he says. You're doing the right thing, and you acted very well."
As Jiang Jiuniang spoke, she lowered her head and slurped up a mouthful of noodles.
Lei Zi and the others also became interested: "Third Aunt, shouldn't we make a scene too, otherwise it won't seem so real?"
Jiang Jiuniang nodded: "It's okay to make a little fuss, but not too much. If it's too much, it'll seem fake. After all, the other party is a prince, so we should give way to him. Ideally, we should be the ones being bullied."
The kids nodded emphatically, understanding!
That's a self-inflicted injury ruse, that's really interesting!
Everyone was excited and looking forward to trying it out tomorrow.
Looking at the children, Jiang Jiuniang suddenly felt very satisfied. The children had grown up and could help with chores.
Although neither the Lu family nor the emperor outwardly expressed their stance, their children were able to have conflicts. Although it was just children's squabbles, it represented the attitudes of both sets of parents.
Otherwise, what could a child possibly understand?
Jiang Jiuniang thought the emperor's method was excellent. After two years away, the emperor had grown and was now able to come up with his own solutions.
The area in front of the Lu family's house was a mess. Someone had led the way by throwing rotten vegetable leaves at the entrance, but thankfully they had already left. Jiang Jiuniang had specifically told people not to clean it up, as their carriages always entered through the side gate.
The outside world was bleak, but the house was filled with laughter and joy. Some were playing cards, some were chatting, and some were walking their birds, all without disturbing each other.
"Mommy, can I still take the little cow and the little monkey out to play today?"
Every night, the dog takes the calf and the monkey out for a walk. The calf needs to be walked anyway, and the monkey just loves to stick with the dog. In any case, as long as the dog is home, the three of them are always together.
"It's possible, but you might get rotten vegetable leaves thrown at you. Would you still dare to go?"
The dog shook its head repeatedly: "Then I won't go. I'll just take a walk in the backyard!"
A self-inflicted injury can be staged, but it can never be real!
"good."
Jiang Jiuniang smiled with narrowed eyes, joking. She couldn't bear to see her son suffer like that. This kind of thing should be left to professionals. Why make a child do it?
"Alright, hurry up and do your homework. We're having a barbecue at home later. If you don't do it now, you'll have to stay up all night."
The group of kids immediately went back to their rooms to do their homework, and Gou'er looked nervous: "Then I won't even go to the backyard, doing my homework is the priority!"
He had been away playing for two years and had just returned recently. His teacher at the Imperial College was very strict with him, even assigning him extra homework. In order to eat barbecue, he had to finish his homework first.
Jiang Jiuniang returned to her courtyard, pulled Lu Baichuan up, and instructed him, "The Yang family is coming to dinner tonight. You were badly injured and couldn't attend the engagement banquet last time, but you're much better now. You can't skip it again. We have to support Youyou, right?"
Lu Baichuan nodded, agreeing with her words. As he dressed, he asked, "What news did you find out? You seem so happy?"
How did you know I went out to gather information?
Jiang Jiuniang's eyes widened. She had kept it a secret so well!
Lu Baichuan mimicked her, a smug look on his face: "We're like family! How could I not know you?"
Jiang Jiuniang rolled her eyes speechlessly as she watched him mimic her perfectly.
This man is going too far! Whoever wants it can take it; she doesn't want it anymore!
She was rolling her eyes wide when Lu Baichuan suddenly pulled her into his arms, pinching her soft flesh and tickling her: "Your eyes are rolling to the sky, if you roll them again I won't be polite!"
"Hahaha, you stinky man, let me go! It's so itchy! I'm peeing, hurry, hurry, I need to pee!"
With that, she shoved Lu Baichuan aside and ran towards the outhouse, baring her teeth and brandishing her claws.
Lu Baichuan: ...
Is it really that exaggerated?
Why does it feel like his wife is acting more and more dramatic?
The dog in the study next door, struggling with its homework: ...
No, no, he needs to find a chance to move out and live in a separate courtyard!
His parents are playing too much; he, a primary school student, really can't finish his homework!
As darkness fell, Yang Fei and his father, Yang Shurong, arrived. By then, a barbecue grill had been set up in the Lu family courtyard, with the charcoal fire burning brightly. The maids and servants had laid out the marinated and braised meat and side dishes, and then left early to enjoy their own time. The courtyard then became the domain of the Lu family men.
Yes, that's right. The men are in charge of grilling the meat, while the women sit together, chat, and eat.
Mrs. Bai couldn't help but exclaim, "These days are so joyful! If I had known, I would have arranged a marriage for the two children much earlier, so I could have come and played with you sooner!"
This remark drew laughter from everyone, except for the two main characters who blushed with embarrassment.
At this moment, Yang Shurong, who was grilling meat nearby, said, "This matter has escalated to this point, how are you going to clean it up? I've been worried sick these past few days."
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