I really want to sleep.
[However, the little girl in Uncle Huang's arms is so cute! Coming to the palace today has been quite a happy occasion!]
Sun Huohuo was staring blankly at Yun Duoduo, his mind completely blank, and his eyelids were starting to droop uncontrollably.
So sleepy.
Yun Beiye looked down at him. This child was three years old this year. He should be able to play with his daughter. It seemed appropriate for them to practice martial arts together, as they were about the same age.
"Huo Huo, do you want to stay in the palace and play with your sister?" Yun Beiye coaxed gently, picking up Yun Duoduo and bringing her to him, then squatting down to look at him.
[Playing? Is it allowed to play in the palace?]
Sun Huohuo blinked and glanced at his father, Sun Ren, out of the corner of his eye.
At home, my mother always makes me do horse stance exercises, and I have to get up before dawn to study and practice calligraphy. It's so tiring!
If I don't practice my calligraphy well, my mother won't feed me. If I could stay in the palace, maybe I could play with my little sister.
He's the only child at home, it's so boring!
When Sun Huohuo heard that he could play in the palace, he nodded happily.
Upon hearing the emperor's question, Sun Ren rushed forward, intending to pick up his son and run away, but it was too late; his son had already answered.
"Okay, then you can stay in the palace. I will prepare delicious food for you and the little princess!" Yun Beiye pinched Sun Huohuo's little face.
Sun Huohuo nodded vigorously. This uncle in the yellow shirt was so kind to him!
Uncle Huang is so kind!
Yun Duoduo was speechless. Although she liked having another playmate, she really couldn't agree with her father's methods of abducting children.
[Erhuo, this is how human traffickers kidnapped you!]
[Sure enough, a brother's son is just for swindling.]
[The palace is full of schemes; Huo Huo should just go back to the countryside!]
Yun Duoduo looked at Sun Ren's frustrated expression, and then glanced at the others around her.
She mentally sorted out the relationships between the people. Xue Guangjin was the Left Prime Minister, and his grandson Xue Deyi was twelve years old this year, which would be about fifth or sixth grade in modern times. He knew how to use a spear.
Xiao Jinyu, the nephew of Commander Xiao of the Imperial Guards, is nine years old, which means he is in the third grade.
Sun Ren, the Minister of War, had a son named Sun Huohuo, who was three years old. He could use an axe, but it was a small, custom-made axe.
Just then, Yun Beiye, who was holding her, stood up.
"Alright, it's settled then!" Yun Beiye was very satisfied today. He had found a suitable bodyguard for his precious daughter and even brought in an adorable child to accompany his daughter in learning martial arts.
If the Empress Dowager were to return, she would surely be very pleased with his arrangements.
Sun Huohuo put his little basket on the ground, climbed onto the chair, and held Yun Duoduo's hand.
The little girl's smile is so beautiful, like a porcelain doll!
When Yun Duoduo heard someone praising her, she giggled happily.
"Oh, my darling is smiling!" Yun Beiye's eyes lit up. This was the first time he had ever seen his daughter smile so happily.
He lifted Yun Duoduo up, held her above his head, and happily spun her around, seemingly forgetting all the ministers waiting around him.
Seeing Yun Duoduo happy made him very happy too, and a warm feeling welled up inside him.
Seeing the surprised expressions on the faces of the ministers, Zhao Zhongquan quickly reminded Yun Beiye, "Your Majesty, should we arrange for Xiao Jinyu and Xue Deyi to stay in a side hall near Fushuang Palace?"
"Yes, that's right. Arrange for them to stay. Prepare anything they need." Yun Beiye heard Zhao Zhongquan's voice and looked at Xiao Jinyu and Xue Deyi.
"Arrange a side hall for Huo Huo to stay in as well. By the way, Huo Huo is still young, so we need to find an experienced and reliable nanny to take care of her," Yun Beiye instructed, avoiding Sun Ren's resentful gaze.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this old servant will take care of it."
Yun Duoduo looked at Uncle Zhao Zhongquan. As the top secretary in Nanyang, he must have it tough. He has endless things to do every day!
"By the way, Lao Zhao, Duoduo's 100-day celebration will be in a few days after New Year's Eve. I'm leaving the arrangements to you. Make sure it's a great event!"
"Yes, this old servant will go and prepare it right away!"
Zhao Zhongquan wiped the sweat from his forehead. Originally, such banquets were handled by the Empress, but now that she was busy preparing for the New Year's Eve banquet, she probably wouldn't have time to organize the 100-day celebration. So, this big task naturally fell on his shoulders.
...
The matter was quickly settled. Left Chancellor Xue Guangjin, Imperial Guard Commander Xiao, and Minister of War Sun Ren left Fushuang Palace with a look of helplessness on their faces, turning back every few steps.
Zhao Zhongquan arranged for the group to stay in a side hall of Fushuang Palace.
The news quickly spread throughout the palace that, for the safety of the little princess, His Majesty had kept the legitimate sons and grandsons of four ministers in the palace.
First, the eldest son of General Jin, who was stationed on the frontier, was assigned to be the personal protector of the little princess.
Then the grandson of the Left Chancellor, the nephew of Commander Xiao, and the son of the Minister of War were all left in the little princess's palace as guards.
Some of the senior officials in the court had mixed feelings upon hearing the news.
The son of a meritorious official was actually assigned to protect the safety of a little girl.
The concubines in the harem were also gossiping. When His Majesty's eight princes were born, they were not treated so preciously. Now, this little brat is being treated like a treasure.
It seems His Majesty is being wary of those in the palace, as it will be difficult for them to frame or implicate others in the future.
However, it seems that the little princess is the apple of His Majesty's eye. If one can win the little princess's favor, one will surely gain His Majesty's favor.
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