Chapter 1007, Utilization
On Daozi's first day of school, Daohua specially asked the kitchen to prepare a few of his favorite dishes, and personally went to the Chuihua Gate to greet him when he came home from school.
"Do you like going to the academy to study?" Daohua held Daozi's hand and asked him about things in the academy with a smile.
Daozi nodded: "Yes, mother, everyone in the academy likes me."
Xiao Yeyang, who was walking behind, couldn't help laughing when he thought of his son standing on the table and waving his arms.
His son is lively and not shy, and he can quickly fit in wherever he goes, which makes him feel at ease.
"Oh, by the way, Mom, the teacher took my schoolbag away and asked me to come back and ask you and Dad, saying that he wanted to make a copy of my school supplies for the other students in the class. Would you be willing?"
Daohua couldn't help but look at Xiao Yeyang.
Xiao Yeyang said briefly: "I just went to the academy, and after the dean talked to me, I agreed."
These were minor matters, and Daohua didn't mind. Seeing that her son was adapting well to the academy, she encouraged him, "Now that you've started classes, you must study hard."
"When I have free time, I will write you another storybook. But if you can't read, you won't be able to understand the story."
When Daozi heard this, she was immediately happy and assured him, "Don't worry, Mom. I will study hard in class."
After Daozi started attending classes at the academy, the palace suddenly became much quieter, which made Daohua, Gu Jian, Guo Ruomei and others very uncomfortable.
With nothing to do, Gu Jian started working in the pharmacy again after he recovered.
However, in order to prevent him from getting tired, Daohua strictly limited the time. Every time Gu Jian forgot the time when treating patients, Daohua would send someone to remind him.
Guo Ruomei was obsessed with knitting and had knitted several sets of sweaters and trousers for the baby in Daohua's belly. Every time she came to chat with Daohua, she could always see her knitting a sweater in her hands.
In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed, and Daozi and his friends had become close friends with the people in the academy.
On November 11th, after school in the afternoon, Daozi and Xiao Moleng were about to take the palace carriage back, but were stopped by Xiao Moqing.
"Fourth brother, Moxi, my third uncle gave me a pony. Do you want to go and see it?"
Xiao Morong had no interest in the foal, but Daozi wanted to see it. He had wanted a foal for a long time, but his mother and father disagreed, saying that they would wait until he was a little older before raising one for him.
"Fourth brother, let's go take a look."
Xiao Morong hesitated: "If we don't return home on time, my aunt will be worried."
Daozi thought for a moment and said to Xiao Moqing, "Seventh brother, let's not go to see the foal today. I'll go back and talk to my mother, and then fourth brother and I will go tomorrow."
Xiao Moqing nodded: "Okay."
After returning to the palace, Daozi immediately told Daohua that he was going to An's house to see the foal.
Daohua was silent for a moment. She didn't like settling down, but she didn't want to restrict her son's interactions with other friends, so she nodded in agreement.
After getting Daohua's permission, Daozi happily took Xiao Morong to An's house after school the next day.
When Xiao Yeyang left the yamen, Lord An was waiting at the door and deliberately revealed the news that Daozi went to the An family to see the foal.
Xiao Yeyang looked at the sky and was worried that Daozi and Xiao Morong would play too late and get into an accident when they came back due to snow, so he decided to go to the An family with Lord An.
Lord An was suddenly delighted.
Finally, Xiao Yeyang came to visit!
Because of Xiao Yeyang's identity, he usually had no chance to invite him to the An family, but his mother's plan had to be carried out in the An Mansion.
He racked his brains before coming up with the idea of asking Mo Qing to invite Xiao Moxi to the An family.
Finally, he caught Xiao Yeyang, and it was worth it that he spent a lot of money to buy a Ferghana horse foal to bring back home.
The backyard of An Mansion.
After receiving the news sent back by Lord An, Mrs. An looked at her beautiful granddaughter in front of her and lovingly straightened her hair.
"Prince Weiyuan is so young and holds such a high position of power. What's even more rare is that he has only one daughter from the Yan family in his backyard. Even if you become his concubine, it wouldn't be considered an insult to you given his status."
An Xin looked worried. "Grandma, Prince Weiyuan and Princess Xiao have a very good relationship. I'm worried that Prince Weiyuan won't even look down on me."
Madam An sneered, "The Yan family girl is pretty, but no matter how pretty she is, you get tired of her eventually. Besides, she can't compare to your youth and tenderness. Men are like that. They all love the young and fresh."
As he said that, he took An Xin's hand and patted it.
"Good boy, you have so many sisters, and we chose you to come to Xiliang because of your character, appearance, and virtue. Even the imperial concubine praised you highly. You should be more confident."
"Some time ago, your father sent another letter. The situation in the capital has become increasingly tense. Although the Imperial Concubine and the First Prince are more favored by the Emperor, the Second Prince and his associates have been hindering their efforts, delaying the First Prince's appointment as Crown Prince."
"My child, you must know that only when the eldest prince becomes the crown prince can our An family maintain its wealth and prosperity forever."
"The Yan family's daughter is pregnant now. This is your chance. Your uncle has put a lot of thought into luring Xiao Yeyang to our house. You must seize this opportunity."
"As long as you successfully marry into the Weiyuan Palace, you will help the Imperial Concubine and the Crown Prince win over the forces of the Pingqin Palace. Then, the Crown Prince will have a stronger bargaining chip to be elected as the Crown Prince."
"And you, then, will become the eldest prince's benefactor. When the eldest prince ascends the throne, will you still need to be afraid of that humble-born Yan family girl?"
An Xin listened obediently: "Grandma, my granddaughter will do her best."
Madam An nodded with satisfaction: "Go ahead, go down and prepare."
An Xin bowed, then turned and walked away.
After leaving Madam An's yard, the obedient look on An Xin's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a look of determination.
She knew that she was just a pawn of the An family to win over King Weiyuan, but so what?
She was a concubine's daughter, and because of her outstanding appearance, she was always suppressed by her stepmother and step-sister. If she had not put in the effort to follow her grandmother to Xiliang, her stepmother would have definitely found someone to get rid of her.
Thinking of the lives her older sisters were living now, An Xin couldn't help but shudder.
King Weiyuan is her best choice, and this time, she must succeed.
Thinking of the majestic appearance of King Weiyuan, An Xin's cheeks turned red. She was willing to marry such a man, even if it meant being his mistress.
It's just Princess Xiao's place.
Thinking about the last time she visited and how Princess Xiao didn't give her grandmother face, An Xin felt a little uneasy, but she soon calmed down.
Grandma is right. As long as Prince Weiyuan likes her, what does it matter even if Princess Xiao is dissatisfied?
On the other side, Lord An smiled and led Xiao Yeyang into the gate of the An Mansion: "Your Highness and the others should be in the stables looking after the horses. Your Highness, please follow me to the living room for a cup of tea. I will send someone to invite Your Highness and the others now."
Xiao Yeyang shook his head: "No need for tea, let's go straight to the stable." His son was very brave, and he was worried that he would climb onto the horse's back and ride.
Lord An smiled and nodded: "Then I will go with the prince."
When the two of them were halfway there, a maid suddenly ran over and said, "Master, the old lady heard that the prince had arrived and wanted to come out to greet him. But in her haste, she accidentally twisted her ankle. The lady asked me to come and call you."
Lord An was startled and quickly looked at Xiao Yeyang and said, "Your Highness, I'll go see my mother first. I'll have the servants take you to the stable."
Xiao Yeyang hummed, "Go and see the old lady." He paused, "I'll take Mo Rong and Mo Xi to see the old lady later."
Old Madam An sprained her ankle because she came out to greet him, so it would be unreasonable for him not to go and see her.
After thanking him, Lord An hurried to the backyard.
Xiao Yeyang watched him leave and said to the servants of the An Mansion, "Let's go, take me to the stable."
Led by his servants, Xiao Yeyang soon passed by a garden. There was no one in the garden, but there was a drawing board standing there.
Looking at the painting on the drawing board, Xiao Yeyang couldn't help but slow down his pace.
(End of this chapter)
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