Dog is actually quite opinionated. He's just worried that he's too young and might not think things through, so he might do something bad with good intentions. Jade is quite valuable, and his friends' families aren't very wealthy, so it might hurt their self-esteem.
But since his mother had said so, he stopped worrying about it. Although jade was precious, it also had some collectible value, just like his friendship.
After making his decision, he returned the silver note to Jiang Jiuniang and said, "Mother, I have money, I'll buy it myself, hehe!"
After saying that, she took the initiative to pay. The shopkeeper looked at Jiang Jiuniang and saw her nod before taking the dog over to settle the bill and pay.
Peng Yuan asked curiously, "Gou'er is so young, why do you give him so much money to carry around?"
“It wasn’t given by me; he earned it himself.”
Speaking of this, Jiang Jiuniang was a little proud and continued, "The children all have shares in the family business and receive dividends every year. We don't have to worry about their pocket money."
Peng Yuan's eyes widened. She couldn't help but admire Jiang Jiuniang's mindset, which was to involve the children in the investment. This was something she had never thought of before.
So she humbly asked, "Sister Jiu Niang, what are the benefits of this? The child is so young, can he understand the meaning?"
"Children are not as ignorant and naive as you might think. On the contrary, they understand things very quickly. As long as you explain the meaning to them carefully, let them understand what doing this means and what its specific purpose is, and then give them the power to make the decision, let them choose for themselves."
"As parents, what we can do is provide proper guidance, rather than making decisions for them directly. This can be considered semi-free-range parenting, and children raised this way will be very independent when they grow up."
That's why she refused when Gou'er asked her to help make a decision. She didn't want Gou'er to be too dependent on her, especially since Gou'er is a boy and needs to learn to be more independent so that he will have an advantage when he meets a girl he likes in the future.
When it comes to educating children, Peng Yuan believes that no one can compare to Jiang Jiuniang.
It may seem nonsensical, but she actually manages to raise children very well.
No wonder the Lu family's children are all so lovable; it's no wonder that Jiang Jiuniang has nurtured them for so many years.
"No wonder my sister always had the eldest prince stay at your house for a long time. It's really rare to receive such guidance from you."
Peng Yuan strongly agrees with Jiang Jiuniang's view that children are actually smarter than their elders imagine. She always thinks that children are too young to understand or handle many things, but in reality, they may be better at handling things than their elders.
The Lu family's children are the best proof.
Jiang Jiuniang said modestly, "This really has nothing to do with me. It's just that the eldest prince is close to Gou'er and finds palace life boring, so he likes to play with Gou'er."
That's what they say, but in reality, the necessary education still needs to be given. It's just that it's not specifically aimed at the eldest prince, but rather at Gou'er. Gou'er's actions will influence the eldest prince, which can also be considered indirect education.
Peng Yuan naturally knew that things were not so simple. If the eldest prince had followed Gou'er without any change, her sister would not have allowed the eldest prince to be outside all day. At that time, he was the only son of the emperor and brother-in-law, and he must have been watched by many people. Her sister and brother-in-law were willing to withstand the pressure to let him leave the palace, so it must have been worth it.
She decided that after she had her child, she would take him to visit the Lu family more often. After all, they were godparents and relatives now, so she should visit them more often and let her child learn from the Lu family's children. She was sure that her child would grow up to be a well-behaved and sensible child.
After Gou'er told the shopkeeper his request, the group left, agreeing to deliver the goods three days later.
The three-day period passed quickly. The dog was very satisfied with the exquisite seal in his hand. He couldn't wait to go and give it to his friend, saying that he could use the seal as a token to visit him in the kingdom.
The children all knew that these were very valuable gifts, so they naturally had to keep them safe. However, they couldn't afford expensive return gifts, so they mostly gave small handmade items, such as a lantern or a painting. Although these were not as valuable as the dog's gifts, their feelings were no less than the dog's.
The dog not only didn't mind, but also cherished it. After returning home, it packed everything up itself, intending to take it all back to the capital.
After some time, the emperor responded to the Cao family case, ordering them to bring the people back and to focus on investigating the Cao family's affairs. After all, many people were involved, and a decision could not be made prematurely at the border. The court officials had to be convinced of the truth.
At this time, the officials and teachers sent by the court had become familiar with the situation on the border, so Lu Baichuan and his men no longer needed to worry. Jiang Jiuniang had also arranged all the business matters, so they could reorganize the army and return to the capital!
Prince Jing was also returning with them. He had been guarding the border for two years and hadn't been back yet. He planned to settle his marriage this time.
He didn't care about these things at first, thinking that he could be carefree on his own. But after seeing these two couples showing off their love lately, he suddenly wanted to find someone who cared about him.
His mother had been urging him to go back and meet some girls, hoping to find someone he liked.
Five days after receiving the emperor's letter, the army set off, having made preparations and was ready to depart.
They arrived last winter, and now it's already midsummer. By the time they reach the capital, it will probably be early autumn.
During this period, the Third Prince of Dongting and the princess who went to marry him stayed in Beiyan. In fact, they were under control. As long as the surrender was not settled, they could not leave at will.
However, Bei Yan was relatively tolerant, at least allowing them to move around in the capital city. In order to appease his cousin, the Third Prince took her out shopping and eating delicious food every day, which made her addicted. She felt uncomfortable if she didn't go out for a walk and eat something every day.
During his time away from home, his little cousin gained a lot of weight due to discomfort...
The weight loss she had caused on the bumpy road trip was quickly recovered within a few days of arriving in Beiyan.
When asked if she wanted to go home, she wanted to nod, but she really didn't want to do something against her conscience. She simply said, "If I had the chance, I would really like to let my parents and sisters see the sights of the capital of Beiyan Kingdom. Cousin, I actually feel much happier here than in Dongting!"
She didn't miss home, not at all. She just missed her family, but didn't know when she would be able to see them again.
Seeing her like this, the Third Prince was relieved, and his guilt lessened considerably. He was also able to give his uncle and aunt an explanation when he returned.
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