Shi Rong's words also aroused the curiosity of the other adults nearby, and they all looked over at Hong Xiaoduo.
Yes, there are very few people in Fengliang who speak foreign languages. Well, that's not right. That's what everyone originally thought. But now there are suddenly two more people!
One was a young woman from the martial arts world, while the other was even more outrageous—a child who was only seven years old (by Chinese reckoning).
This seems to confirm the saying that what we hear in this world is not necessarily correct or true.
Somewhere, unknown to them, there may be other people who also speak foreign languages.
Looking at everyone's reaction, Hong Xiaoduo smiled and said to Shi Rong, "Who said I was going to find him a tutor in our own country? You all have met Wei Kaiyang's teacher, Mr. Yingyu. Look, the one waving is him."
Upon hearing this, everyone followed her gaze and saw the person in the foreign delegation dressed in Fengliang Kingdom attire waving in their direction.
"Young Lady Hong, you're not talking about that guy, what's his name again, John?" Mo Qiyan asked, somewhat incredulously.
The others looked at Hong Xiaoduo with the same questioning expressions. This was highly unlikely. Could she really keep the deputy interpreter of the delegation to be the tutor of Minister Wei's grandson?
“Lord Mo has a good memory, it is indeed John,” Hong Xiaoduo nodded.
"He agreed? What conditions did you promise him? No, even if he agreed, would their envoy agree?" Shi Rong asked, puzzled.
This is not a situation where people from different parts of the country can move around to different places to do business, teach, or work.
John is a foreigner, and he didn't come in his personal capacity; he was representing the Kingdom of Poppy! Putting aside everything else, not just anyone can become a member of an envoy. Since he was a member of the envoy, how could he possibly be willing to stay here and be a tutor to a child?
If the emperor were to grant him an official position, or if he were to become a member of the royal family, then it might be possible.
After all, they have status and identity.
Yes, what kind of enticing promise did you make to make them stay in a foreign country as a teacher? The other adults are curious too!
"If you're asking about any promised conditions, it's nothing more than providing food and lodging, and tuition fees. Whether their delegation can agree to it is their business, not my concern."
My lords, if there's nothing else, we'll head back now. Also, since the interpreter is able to continue translating, we won't be getting involved in anything else at the palace.
"Farewell, esteemed gentlemen." After Hong Xiaoduo finished speaking, Kaiyang and she clasped their hands in greeting to the gentlemen before boarding the carriage of the Wei residence.
"Xiao Duo, wait a minute, come this way." Before another carriage even arrived, Dong Yuefan's voice, clapping against the window, could be heard.
The officials watched as the coachman from the Wei family rolled his eyes and resignedly moved the newly placed footstool to the back of the carriage.
Then, looking at Dong Xiangyao who had just gotten off the carriage, without even glancing at them, he excitedly told Hong Xiaoduo and Kaiyang that there was cockfighting going on in the south of the city today.
Watching Hong Xiaoduo and Kaiyang, one big and one small, board the Dong Xiangfu carriage and drive away without the slightest hesitation, the expressions of the officials were somewhat indescribable.
Lord Wei's only grandson, the grandson they finally found, is getting so close to Prime Minister Dong's good-for-nothing youngest son. Aren't Lord Wei and his son worried at all?
Prime Minister Dong certainly wouldn't care; he had six sons, and apart from this youngest, the other five were all very successful!
Everyone thought the same thing, but no one said it out loud.
"Brother Dong, you didn't even greet those officials just now. Aren't you afraid they'll say you're arrogant?" Inside the carriage, Hong Xiaoduo picked up a sesame ball, took a bite, and savored its sweet aroma.
Dong Yuefan disagreed, saying, "In their eyes, I'm just a piece of trash. Do you think they'll change their opinion of me just because I greeted them nicely?"
No, so why should I go through that formality?
"Xiao Duo, believe it or not, the moment we left, they were definitely worried that I would lead Xiao Kaiyang astray. They just didn't dare say it outright because they were afraid of my father's official position."
They arrived at the cockfighting arena quickly, where Dong Yuefan's friends had already secured the best viewing spots.
It was Kaiyang's first time watching this, so Dong Yuefan's personal servant led him to the side to watch the cockfighting king who hadn't yet taken the stage.
"When are you leaving? Are you sure? I'll get ready too, and we can go together. Even though we're not going in the same direction, we'll travel together for a day." Dong Yuefan poured tea for Hong Xiaoduo and asked.
“Well, I originally planned to wait until the mission was over, but it seems that’s not necessary now. The interpreter is able to translate now; he did the translation this morning. I plan to leave the day after tomorrow. You don’t need to be in such a hurry to leave, do you? Why don’t you spend more time with your parents, grandmother, and the old lady?” Hong Xiaoduo asked in return.
"No, actually, what would make them happy is for me to go to the military camp to gain experience and do serious work as soon as possible."
"I understand. Let's leave together the day after tomorrow. Hey? Where's that kid Murong Jing today? Does he know you're leaving the day after tomorrow?" Dong Yuefan asked, remembering the question.
Hong Xiaoduo shook her head: "I only made this decision on the spur of the moment because I saw that the interpreter Shi could translate it today."
"What about that little guy? Does he know?" Dong Yuefan asked, pointing towards Kaiyang.
Hong Xiaoduo's gaze fell on Kaiyang, and her expression softened as she said, "He knows I'm leaving in the next few days, but he's not sure which day it will be. However, because of what happened to you, it's actually a good thing for him. It turns out that seeing each other again isn't that difficult."
Dong Yuefan listened, tilted her head, and said with great confusion, "Xiao Duo, look how well you've done in the capital. The Emperor even wants to keep you as a lady-in-waiting. This shows that you're very comfortable in the capital. Why don't you want to stay here?"
“I’m very adaptable, but adapting doesn’t mean I like it here.” As soon as Hong Xiaoduo finished speaking, two chickens in the arena started flapping their wings again and began fighting each other.
"Xiaoduo, don't you think the people watching cockfighting are cruel and cold-blooded, and especially unsuitable for bringing a child like Kaiyang to watch?" Dong Yuefan couldn't help but ask again.
This time, Hong Xiaoduo responded without even turning her head: "This is just a kind of entertainment activity. In my opinion, it would be even better if no one placed bets behind this entertainment activity."
The next time you hear someone say that cockfighting is cruel and cold-blooded, try asking them if they eat poultry, especially chickens. If not live prey, do they eat eggs? Eggs hatch into chicks, so people who eat eggs are also cruel and cold-blooded.
With a chuckle, Dong Yuefan couldn't help but laugh out loud, and clasped her hands in a gesture of respect to Hong Xiaoduo!
After watching cockfighting all afternoon, Hong Xiaoduo and Kaiyang had dinner outside with Dong Yuefan. When they returned to the Wei residence, they heard that Princess Fenglin had just left.
"Do you really want to ask?" Madam Qi asked her husband in a low voice...
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