accident?
What mishap could possibly happen to Princess Ningding in the Prime Minister's residence?
Wasn't it her who caused something to go wrong for others?
They even said that such a straightforward personality makes one prone to being taken advantage of. Looking back a few years, this little princess suffered losses in Nanyang City because of her personality.
It seems not!
How did the Crown Prince say those words?
Don't you feel guilty?
Xie Chong couldn't figure it out, but some strange thoughts rushed into his mind, though he couldn't grasp the key points for the time being.
After a moment of stunned silence, unable to figure it out, he could only respectfully reply, "Yes, Your Highness, I will take good care of Princess Ningding and ensure she lives happily in the Prime Minister's residence!"
Perhaps His Highness the Crown Prince meant that if Rong Ning wanted to fight someone, he should step in and stop her, or lend a hand.
That's acceptable, although there might be a risk of being accidentally injured by Rong Ning, it's much better than her getting hurt at the Prime Minister's residence.
Xie Chong saw the Crown Prince off safely out of the mansion, breathed a sigh of relief, and watched the Crown Prince's carriage disappear into the distance before hurrying back to his own courtyard, ordering, "Quickly, bring me a pot of tea! To help me catch my breath!"
"Yes, young master!" The servant quickly left.
In May and June, Nanyang City was already unbearably hot. Xie Chong irritably waved his fan, trying to make himself feel better, but it didn't seem to work. He threw the fan aside, took a sip of tea, and then slumped unceremoniously in his chair.
I don't know what's bothering me.
He had intended to sit down and have a good cup of tea to rest, but before he could even settle in, his grandfather's trusted aide arrived. Startled, Xie Chong quickly sat up straight, put on a smile, and respectfully asked, "Uncle Cheng, what brings you here?"
Although his grandfather was usually very busy and rarely concerned himself with the affairs of his grandchildren, sitting in that manner was absolutely unacceptable. Uncle Cheng was his grandfather's right-hand man, and even Xie Chong, as the eldest grandson, dared not be presumptuous in front of him.
Uncle Cheng smiled faintly, bowed and cupped his hands, and said gently, "Young Master, the Prime Minister requests your presence in his study!"
Xie Chong sat up straight. Their grandfather held a high position and was very busy. They, his grandchildren, rarely had the opportunity to enter his study, let alone be summoned to his study alone.
It's unusual that he would ask him to go to the study right after he had seen the Crown Prince off.
Xie Chong thought for a moment, then asked, "Does Grandfather have something urgent to discuss with me?"
"Your Highness, I do not know either. You will know once you arrive!"
I see…
Uncle Cheng serves by his grandfather's side and is known for his tight-lipped nature. Judging from his current expression, he probably won't get anything out of him.
Xie Chong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, not daring to delay, and immediately got up and followed Uncle Cheng.
The Prime Minister's residence was very large, and the Prime Minister's study was located in the center of the residence, in a separate courtyard. It was usually heavily guarded, and only trusted confidants served in the study. No outsiders were allowed to enter at will.
Xie Chong grew up to be sixteen years old, and the number of times he visited his grandfather's study could be counted on one hand. Each time he came, it was for a major event concerning himself or his family.
Thinking about it this way, he felt inexplicably panicked.
After Uncle Cheng led him into the study, he withdrew, leaving Xie Chong alone to face his grandfather.
The door was gently closed, and the Prime Minister gestured for Xie Chong to sit down, asking, "Have you and Xi Zhu settled Princess Ningding in properly? What did the princess say?"
"Grandfather, the princess has been settled in and is very satisfied. She has no complaints."
The Prime Minister chuckled. "She's not one to nitpick over such trivial matters, but that doesn't mean she's easy to deal with. Go back and tell the servants who serve the princess to be more careful, and also tell your sister to keep an eye on things so the princess doesn't find fault with her!"
Xie Chong dared not say more, and obediently replied, "Grandson understands..."
"Well... but these are all matters of the inner quarters, handled by your mother and grandmother. If there's anything you're unsure about, just let them make the decisions. I'm just mentioning it to you; you don't need to get too involved. I called you here today because there's something more important."
Upon hearing this, Xie Chong straightened his back and said, "If there's anything your grandson needs to do, please just give the order!"
"You don't need to be so serious!" the Prime Minister said calmly. "It's just a small matter, but among everyone in the Xie family, only you are suitable to do it, and it's quite difficult. I wonder if you can do it well!"
The more Xie Chong listened, the more he felt as if he had been given some special mission, and his expression became even more serious. "Grandfather, please speak, and your grandson will do his best to accomplish it!"
Seeing him like this, the Prime Minister felt conflicted. Xie Chong was the most outstanding son among the Xie family's grandchildren, and high hopes were placed on him, expecting him to continue the Xie family's prosperity. But now... it was up to him...
Why…
The Prime Minister sighed inwardly.
Well... if we can't get through this, we don't even know if the Prime Minister's Mansion will have a future. We'll talk about the future later. Let's get through this hurdle first, and then talk about the future.
The Prime Minister closed his eyes briefly, then opened them again, and slowly said, "As you know, the reason Princess Ningding came to the mansion to learn etiquette is because her behavior was outrageous, and His Majesty couldn't stand it."
But less than two months later, it was Princess Ningding's coming-of-age ceremony. Neither His Majesty nor the Princess wanted to make a fool of themselves at the ceremony, so they suggested coming to the palace to learn the proper etiquette.
The prime minister never mentioned that he had been tricked by the family of three, after all, these things were not something a child would understand.
Moreover, Xie Chong is still young and doesn't need to know too much about the various schemes in the court. The less he knows, the safer he is.
If something really happens to the Xie family one day, some of these innocent children will eventually be able to survive.
His thoughts drifted away, but the Prime Minister regained his composure and continued, "After Princess Ningding comes of age, His Majesty will choose a consort."
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