Chapter 995: Living too long is not good
Daozi excitedly went to teach Xiao Moxu how to play basketball. His mother was pregnant with a younger brother or sister, so he would be a big brother next year, but he had no experience yet.
Just then, a child younger than him came along, so he could practice now so that he wouldn't be unfamiliar with the technique when his younger siblings were born.
"Tsk, isn't it just Chui Wan?"
Xiao Moqing watched Daozi and Xiao Moxu fighting in the yard. Although his mouth was full of disgust, his body was eager to try.
Seeing that Xiao Moxu couldn't hit the wooden ball into the hole, Xiao Moqing trotted over and said, "Oh, Xiaoshi, you are so stupid. Watch me."
It was a lively place with so many people around. When Daozi saw Xiao Moqing coming over, he immediately waved to Xiao Moleng, Xiao Mokuan, and Xiao Mobao: "Fourth brother, sixth brother, eighth brother, you guys come too."
When Xiao Moleng was in the capital, he was often restrained by the Fourth Prince and his wife, and had little time to play. Seeing Xiao Moqing fighting vigorously, and seeing Gu Jian sitting on a recliner under the eaves and smiling at them, he joined in with his two younger brothers.
"Wow, fourth brother, you are so amazing! You can hit the wooden ball into the hole every time!"
Listening to the exaggerated cries of the rice, Xiao Morong felt a little shy and a little excited, and he swung even harder the next time.
"Oh, my Seventh Brother, please stop picking up the trash. I always have to trouble Sixth Brother to pick it up."
Xiao Moqing rolled his eyes and ignored him, continuing to fight as usual.
"Sixth brother, next time whoever misses will pick it up. You don't have to go. It's tiring."
Xiao Mokuan looked at the rice that was stopping him from picking up the ball, and a warm feeling passed through his heart.
"Myna, why don't you move? You're fatter than me. You should lose some weight."
Xiao Mobao looked nonchalant and replied, "You're just envious. My grandmother said that being able to gain weight is a blessing. I'm blessed with everything."
Daozi was speechless. He didn't force anyone to do anything since he couldn't get them to do anything. He then set his eyes on the youngest, Xiao Moxu, and walked over to him. He carefully taught Xiao Moxu the moves to play basketball, just like Xiao Yeyang had taught him.
During this period, Xiao Moxu was not flexible and could not learn the skills, which made Daozi very anxious.
Gu Jian watched from the side and saw that Daozi's face turned red with anxiety, and he looked like he wanted to hit someone but was forcing himself to endure it. His eyes narrowed with a smile.
Dongli and Caiju, who were serving on the side, heard Gu Jian's laughter and laughed at the same time.
It seems that the emperor's decision to send several little grandchildren here was right. They could clearly feel that the old man was in a good mood today.
The little guys played until noon before stopping.
At this time, Caiju and Dongli had already placed the prepared food in the dining room.
Without inviting anyone else to come, Gu Jian and a few children had dinner together.
"Grandpa, I think it's a little too young to play ball in the yard."
At the dinner table, Daozi raised the problems he found while playing basketball to Gu Jian.
Gu Jian smiled and said, "It's okay. There are many empty courtyards in the mansion. I'll send someone to talk to your mother and ask her to renovate the courtyard for you to play ball."
Daozi smiled with her eyes curved: "Grandfather is so kind."
Inspired by the rice, Xiao Morong and others who usually kept silent while eating also started talking while eating.
With the laughter of a few children, the dining atmosphere in the dining room became even better.
There is a room belonging to Daozi in Gu Jian's yard. After lunch, the children played for a while, and then Daozi invited everyone to take a nap in his room.
After a nap, Daozi took Xiao Morong and others to his amusement park.
It was evening and the sun had set, but the little guys still hadn't had enough fun. In the end, Daohua had to send someone to call them away.
Seeing Xiao Moqing and the others talking and laughing happily and making plans to come over to play tomorrow, Mrs. Du and the others felt relieved.
The emperor's grandchildren are so happy, which shows that the Duke of Fuguo is taking good care of them.
Seeing this, several people felt disappointed.
The emperor's grandson came for the title of Duke of Fuguo. If he displeases the Duke of Fuguo, what is the point of his plan?
Then, each family left with their grandchildren.
On the way, people in each family's carriage were asking about the situation of Xiao Moqing and several other princes.
Xiao Moqing: "It's a bit serious. He wants to look at me, so I don't dare to move."
Xiao Mobao: "You're a bit stingy. You didn't even give us a gift." He gave away a jade cabbage, but didn't take any gifts back. What a loss!
Xiao Mokuan: "I treat everyone the same. I don't treat you any differently just because I'm a bastard."
Xiao Moxu: "Not fierce, he even touched my head."
In the An family's carriage, listening to Xiao Moqing talking about how fun the amusement park for the Yan family's daughters was, Mrs. An couldn't help but want to persuade Xiao Moqing to stay away from Xiao Moxi.
But when he thought of the title of Duke of Fuguo, he had to endure it.
Mrs. An San and An Xin said nothing, looked at Xiao Moqing dancing with a faint smile on their faces, and nodded in response from time to time.
Soon, they arrived at the An Mansion.
Master An San knew that his mother and wife had returned, and hurried out to greet them, but was met with his mother's gloomy face.
Master An San looked at Madam An San.
Mrs. An San shook her head: "Mother is a little upset today, you should be more accommodating to her later."
Because Old Madam An was unhappy, a layer of gloom shrouded the An Mansion. It was not until after dinner when they returned to their room to rest that Mrs. An San had the opportunity to talk to Master An San about today's trip to Weiyuan Palace.
"This girl from the Yan family really doesn't take my An family seriously!"
Looking at Master An San with an angry face, Mrs. An San did not say anything. Although she thought that today's incident was instigated by her mother-in-law, she could not say this.
Master An San was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "Mother, mother is a little too much. The daughter of the Yan family is now a princess, and we still have to give her the face she deserves."
Mrs. An San sneered in her heart. Her mother-in-law relied on her seniority to suppress others.
Master An San added, "I saw that Mother was extremely angry today. From now on, when we go to the palace, you should take the grandson with you."
Madam An San shook her head. "I'm afraid you'll have to send someone to escort the grandson to the palace. Princess Xiao is pregnant. When she met us today, she kept saying she was tired and needed more rest. How could we dare to disturb her?"
Master An San snorted coldly, "She is indeed precious. If the Yan family hadn't had such great luck and attached themselves to Prince Weiyuan, the Yan family's daughter would at best have been able to marry into a small family. We'll see if she can still be hypocritical then."
Madam An San was silent for a moment: "But she is now the princess, and she is favored by Prince Weiyuan. She has the confidence to not see us if she wants to."
Master An San: "Forget it, just bear with it for now and wait for the eldest prince in the future..."
Mrs. An San quickly interrupted: "Master, please be careful with your words!"
Master An San didn't care much: "Look how scared you are. This is in your own home."
Mrs. An San's brows were filled with worry. Is the family safe? Xiliang also has a branch of Jinling Guards: "Master, no one can predict the future. The emperor is still in good health."
Master An San sighed, "Sometimes living too long isn't good. Doesn't that mean you're not making room for others?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. An San's face turned pale with fear. She quickly went over and covered Master An San's mouth, saying with a frightened heart, "Master, please don't ever say such outrageous words again."
Master An San took Madam An San's hand away and said, "Women are just timid. This is not the capital!"
Mrs. An San quickly changed the subject: "Master, go wash up quickly. The water has been prepared a long time ago. Don't let it get cold."
Master An San said "hmm" and said, "I'll go to Ling'er's place to rest tonight." After that, he went straight to the bathroom.
After everyone left, Mrs. An San fell down on the couch.
She originally thought that she wouldn't have to worry as long as she was away from the capital, but she didn't expect her mother-in-law to come to Xiliang. As soon as she arrived, she caused chaos in the house. It's not that she is unfilial, she really wishes her mother-in-law hadn't come.
(End of this chapter)
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