Chapter 321: Zhao Houming has not returned yet, and a future friend is waiting for him
The Crown Princess slapped the Crown Prince's hand and said, "What nonsense are you making up? You're corrupting the children."
The Crown Prince looked at the Crown Princess with a wronged look in his eyes, "I didn't say that. Your precious little son told me that. I didn't believe it then, but now I completely believe it."
"Who knows? Chen'er is not here right now, so you can say it." In fact, the Crown Princess believed such bold words, and it must have been said by her youngest son, but as a mother, she would not admit it!
"Alright then. I'll just wait for that brat to come back and vindicate me."
Although the Crown Princess knew her son was fine, as a mother she was still worried and could only mutter, "I wonder if that boy is doing well?"
The prince was silent for a moment, thinking about the secret guard memorial about Chen'er that he had seen from his father. "Seriously, it's not very good."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess and Yang Chengchen turned to stare at the Crown Prince.
The prince touched his nose in frustration. He knew he had gotten himself into trouble. "My beloved, please listen to my explanation."
"Oh, then tell me quickly, why is Chen'er not living well? Don't try to fool me with anything!" After the Crown Princess said this, she stared at the Crown Prince with a fierce look in her eyes.
The prince thought for a moment, organized his words, and then spoke, "It's just that Chen'er and Zhao Houyang eat and live together, and the eldest princess wants them to experience the suffering of the people, so their food and accommodation can't catch up with ours, so..."
When the Crown Princess and Yang Chengchen heard the Crown Prince say this, they instantly breathed a sigh of relief. The Crown Princess even patted the Crown Prince on the shoulder, speechless: "You're just talking halfway. It's just a little bit of food and shelter, and maybe some work. What's the big deal? You, a Crown Prince, are making such a fuss."
The Crown Princess wasn't unreasonable. If her son could become a better person and his life wasn't in danger, then there was nothing wrong with that. She wasn't the kind of naive woman who would cripple her child's wings and confine him to the inner chambers. What future would that child have?
Yang Chengchen, who was standing by, was very curious: "Father, is my aunt always so strict in educating her children?"
Crown Prince Yang Jingchen nodded without hesitation. "That's extremely strict. Your aunt's first two sons were both driven out to study. She only gave them 500 taels of silver and allowed them to bring only two servants. That's when they were driven out. It's been almost a year, and your two cousins haven't returned yet."
The prince was shocked when he saw this memorial from his father. Now Jing State is not safe again. Although he has secretly sent people to protect it, once it is released, there will be no safety.
"Wow, my aunt is so awesome. Father, do you think my aunt will dislike me if I go to pick up my brother often?" Yang Chengchen is now extremely interested in this aunt.
The prince originally wanted to refuse, but when he saw his son's expectant eyes, he could only swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
"You'd better get along well with your two cousins, especially Zhao Houming, who is your aunt's favorite."
When the prince said this, Yang Chengchen was not happy. He was not easy to fool! "Father, don't talk nonsense. My second brother clearly said that my aunt treats all three cousins equally well."
The prince rolled his eyes at his son and said, "You don't understand!"
The Crown Princess believed His Highness, so she spoke up for her son, saying, "Since you know, why don't you talk to your son properly?"
"Your aunt's eldest son grew up with his mother-in-law and has always been very close to his father. He even went to his father's house on this trip. Your aunt's second son has always been by your aunt's side, has gone through hardships with her, and is filial. If you were your aunt, who would you prefer?"
Yang Chengchen also knew the story of Princess Funing. It can only be said that as long as everyone in Yuanjing knew the story of Princess Funing, because it was really a big deal at the time. So when the prince said this, Yang Chengchen understood. If it were him, he would probably have left his eldest son with his father long ago.
"Son, I understand. As long as I can become friends with the aunt's son, there will be many opportunities to visit! Then when the aunts come back, I will give it a try." Yang Chengchen thought this shouldn't be difficult! He felt that he was quite charismatic.
The prince looked at his son who was eager to try, and he was waiting to see the show. He didn't believe that this boy could really succeed.
Neither Zhao Lingmeng nor Yang Chengchen had expected that the person in Yuanjing who was most looking forward to their return was actually this kid Yang Chengchen.
Zhao Lingmeng had just finished her meal and was reading a letter from her father, Lord Zhao. The core idea of the letter was that he and his mother had returned to Yuanjing.
Zhao Lingmeng thought about it and decided to ask someone to arrange some writing materials to write a reply letter to her father. The main point was that she was out playing with Yang Chengchen and would not be back for a while. When she returned, she would go to pay her respects to him and her mother.
Yang Chengchen has to take the blame for this, otherwise he has no way to explain why he didn't go back.
Zhao Lingmeng was dreaming of her parents returning, and she suddenly remembered that it had been a long time since she had asked about Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming. Zhao Lingmeng patted her head, thinking that she had been so busy lately that she had lost track of time.
"Chunshui, where are the eldest and second young masters? Have you received any news or letters? Especially the eldest young master."
Chunshui had been waiting for His Highness to ask about the two young masters, so when Zhao Lingmeng asked, she immediately ordered Chunmu to go and get the letter the two young masters wrote to His Highness, and she began to talk about the two young masters' recent situation.
"The young master is already on his way back, and it seems that he had a falling out with Sun Tu. He left with his men on the first day after New Year's Eve. We don't know where he is now. After all, the journey is long, and our news doesn't come back that quickly. We will probably have to wait a few days for the latest news.
The Second Young Master sent a visiting card to Jingguo Academy after the New Year, so he should still be studying there! When the Second Young Master has had enough time, he should come back directly."
"This kid finally got smart for once." Zhao Lingmeng was quite satisfied that Zhao Houjing escaped in time this time.
After Zhao Lingmeng finished muttering, she immediately picked up the two letters on the table and began to read them. She opened Zhao Houjing's letter first, mainly because Zhao Houjing's journey was very dangerous, and she was more worried.
After reading Zhao Houjing's letter, Zhao Lingmeng had only one thought: he had grown up. The letter detailed the process of his departure, as if to worry that Zhao Lingmeng would worry about him in Yuanjing. After reading Zhao Houjing's letter, Zhao Lingmeng's worries about him did ease a little.
Zhao Houming's letter was more ordinary, describing some strange things around Jingguo Academy. Then Zhao Houming said that he had stayed at Jingguo Academy for two months and then returned to Yuanjing.
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