Chapter 506, Difference
Peach Blossom Village.
Seeing Xiao Yeyang and Defu preparing to go down the mountain, Gu Jian looked at the sky and said, "It's still early. Even if Daohua left home early in the morning and took a boat from Ningmen Mansion to here, it would take almost noon to arrive. You won't see anyone if you go down now."
Seeing Xiao Yeyang's embarrassed look, Granny Gu smiled and said, "If he wants to go down, then go down. He's still waiting in the house anyway." Then she picked up the cloak and put it on Xiao Yeyang herself, "The wind is strong over there at the dock, be careful not to catch a cold."
Looking at Granny Gu who was tying the cloak for him with some difficulty but still insisted on doing so, Xiao Yeyang couldn't help but feel emotional.
He had come to Taohua Village in the past solely to be alone with Daohua. Although he had respect and gratitude for the two elders, to be honest, he had not invested much emotional energy in them.
But this time, he clearly felt the kindness of the elders to the younger ones from Grandma Gu. Even Master Gu, under his serious face, hid his concern for him.
After the New Year's Eve, he felt that the two old people were always taking care of his emotions, accommodating him when eating, and showing their heartache from time to time during their conversations.
He thought that this was probably the kind of love a grandmother had for her grandson.
At this time, Granny Gu helped Xiao Yeyang tie his cloak and adjusted it with her hands: "Okay, you can go down the mountain now."
Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, "Thank you, mother-in-law!"
Granny Gu glanced at him and said, "I'm just tying a cloak for my grandson. Do I really need to thank you?"
Xiao Yeyang's eyes flickered slightly, and looking at the kindness in Granny Gu's eyes, he grinned and said, "Granny, I'll go down the mountain to pick up the rice flowers."
Granny Gu smiled and nodded.
Xiao Yeyang bowed to Gu Jian, then took Defu out of the yard.
After everyone left, Granny Gu looked at Gu Jian happily: "Just now I said he is my grandson, and he didn't refute me."
Seeing his sister's happy look, Gu Jian couldn't help but smile: "That boy knows what's good for him."
After coming down the mountain, Xiao Yeyang did not go to the dock immediately, but took a shortcut to the back mountain of the village.
At this moment, at the foot of the mountain, several secret guards were already waiting there. When they saw Xiao Yeyang coming, they all knelt on one knee and said, "Greetings, Master."
Xiao Yeyang walked in and asked calmly, "Have you found out everything I asked you to find out?"
Secret Guard: "Master, we have found out everything. The prince's promotion of Concubine Ma was caused by the Guo family's rejection of the Jiang family's proposal."
Xiao Yeyang frowned: "The Jiang family proposed marriage to the Guo family?"
The secret guard nodded. "Yes, Jiang Jingrong, the second son of the Jiang family, wanted to marry Miss Xueming from the Governor-General's family, but was rejected by Duke Dingguo. When word reached the Empress Dowager in the palace, she was furious and said that the Guo family was ungrateful. That's when she proposed to make Consort Ma her official concubine."
Xiao Yeyang was slightly stunned: "Grandmother"
Because the Guo family did not agree to receive the bride, they brought up the idea of ​​promoting Concubine Ma as their official concubine?
What does this mean? Has he become the empress dowager's punching bag for attacking the Guo family?
Xiao Yeyang couldn't help but recall the scenes of his childhood in the palace.
The Empress Dowager treated him very well. Every time she went to the Cining Palace to pay her respects, she would take him aside to ask about her well-being. At this time, the palace maids and eunuchs next to them would say that the Empress Dowager loved him the most.
After hearing such words so many times, he took them seriously.
But now think about it, how much does the Queen Mother love him?
When he was ostracized by the princes and princesses, she never said a word for him;
When he had conflicts with the prince and the minister's son, he indulged them regardless of whether they were reasonable or not, so that everyone knew that he was arrogant and domineering, and he was even isolated and hated by everyone.
Xiao Yeyang couldn't help but think of Grandma Gu again. If someone really wanted to love him, she should be like Grandma Gu.
After a long silence, Xiao Yeyang asked expressionlessly, "What else?" He didn't believe that the matter was so simple, and he didn't believe that his uncle would agree to let his father make Concubine Ma his legal concubine because of this.
Secret Guard: "At the beginning of December last year, Concubine Ma gave birth to a prince, who is now being raised in the Queen's Palace."
Xiao Yeyang's eyes flashed: "Has the Emperor's uncle agreed?"
Secret Guard: "The Right Commander of the Five Military Commandery has been replaced by General He Guangyao."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yeyang's face showed enlightenment. This was a game between the emperor's uncle and the Jiang family. He Guangyao was the emperor's uncle's man. In this way, the Five Army Commander-in-Chief's Office was completely in the hands of the emperor's uncle.
The Jiang family got a prince; the emperor's uncle completely controlled the Five Military Commandery; the Ma family attached themselves to the Jiang family and got a prince's wife. Everyone benefited, even his father, who also had a wife and many sons. Except for him, he became the most embarrassed person.
Being in the situation, Xiao Yeyang clearly felt the powerlessness and helplessness of being at the mercy of others in the face of the interests of imperial power.
Xiao Yeyang narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance. This kind of powerlessness was enough just once!
Looking at the silent Xiao Yeyang, Defu and the secret guard lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound.
After a long while, Xiao Yeyang spoke again: "You don't need to stay in Zhongzhou anymore. Return to the capital and keep a close eye on the Ma family and Prince Heping's mansion. If there is any news, notify me immediately."
Daohua was right. It was up to him to decide whether to get the title of Prince Ping, instead of waiting for others' charity.
Secret Guard: "We obey your orders."
Xiao Yeyang: "As for the Imperial Palace and the Jiang family, keep an eye on them. I want to know about any disturbances in the capital."
After the secret guards left, Xiao Yeyang stood for a while before taking Defu towards the dock.
When they were about to reach Taohua Village, Daohua came out of the cabin and stood on the deck and saw Xiao Yeyang from afar.
"Girl, the young prince is here!"
Daohua glanced at Wang Maner and said, "Don't call Xiao Yeyang Little Prince from now on."
Teenagers are at the age when they have the strongest self-esteem. Not wanting this title can be regarded as Xiao Yeyang's venting and resistance to the promotion of Concubine Ma to his wife. For him, doing so is also to show the pride in his heart.
Didn't Prince Ping make Consort Ma his legitimate wife and have a new eldest son? Then he wouldn't want the title of "little prince" anymore.
Wang Man'er: "What's the maid's name?"
Daohua frowned and thought for a while: "How about, call him Master Xiao? Or, Uncle Xiao?" As she said that, Daohua couldn't help laughing.
Xiao Yeyang stood on the shore. Seeing Daohua smiling happily, his mood also brightened. After the boat docked, he immediately reached out to help her down: "What are you so happy about?"
Daohua smiled and said, "We are talking about you, Mr. Xiao!"
Xiao Yeyang glared at Daohua unhappily, helped her straighten her cloak, and then took her hand: "Let's go, Grandma and Master Gu have been waiting for you since early morning."
Daohua looked at Xiao Yeyang: "When did you come here?"
Xiao Yeyang: "On New Year's Eve."
Rice Flower: "Why did you decide to come here?"
Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, "My mother-in-law asked someone to invite me over."
Daohua pouted: "Hey, I'm the master's apprentice, why do I feel like grandma treats you better than me?"
Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, "Of course it's because I'm loved by others."
Daohua looked at Xiao Yeyang in surprise and couldn't help but pinch his face.
Xiao Yeyang quickly grabbed Daohua's hand and said, "What are you doing? Are you taking advantage of me?"
Daohua glared: "Who took advantage of you? I just wanted to see how thick-skinned you are."
Xiao Yeyang held Daohua's hand and put it on his face: "Then you have to feel it carefully."
Daohua shook him off, snorted, and walked up the mountain on her own.
Xiao Yeyang hurriedly chased after him with a smile.
(End of this chapter)
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