Qiuying handed Xiao Yao and Xiao Yuan to Tong Mingyu who came out to greet them, and briefly told her what happened today, then said goodbye and went back.
The two sisters went back to their room and took a shower first. Xiao Yao really wanted to lie on the bed and have a good rest, but when she thought of her grandmother who was anxiously waiting for them in Ninghe Hall, she had to cheer up, dress neatly again and go to make the report.
"You two are finally back. Does the princess still remember you? Did the princess play with you? Did she see the prince and the crown prince? What did you have for lunch? I heard that Ping'an changed his clothes. Did something happen?..." Qin asked several questions in a row.
"Grandma, please ask me questions one by one, and I promise to answer them seriously." Xiao Yao looked at her grandmother and said with a smile.
So the following scene appeared in Ninghe Hall: a pair of grandparents and grandchildren were asking and answering questions, two beautiful women in their thirties were sitting and listening quietly, and a little girl nestled on the couch would occasionally add a sentence or two, but unfortunately she didn't last long and fell asleep.
Qin's questioning only came to a temporary end after everyone in the family returned. Xiao Yao felt exhausted as if she had just finished a battle. Today, she finally had a deep understanding of the meaning of physical and mental exhaustion.
"Grandfather doesn't want to know anything else. Just tell me if anyone's bullying you two." General Xiao got straight to the point. Women are always nagging. They never get to the point. What's the point of asking about food and drink? Doesn't the family need those things? The most important thing to worry about is whether his granddaughter is having a good day, right?
"My sister and I are doing fine. You don't have to worry about us." Grandmother spent half the afternoon asking questions, all of which revolved around how to maintain good relations with the palace. She barely mentioned whether her two granddaughters were happy or not, or how they were getting along with others. Grandfather's only question was about how his granddaughters were doing, which warmed Xiao Yao's heart.
"Fifth brother will help you too." Xiao Jun has become a grown-up boy. The naughty boy who could not stop for a moment has become steady and sensible. He also works harder to learn kung fu.
He once secretly told his mother, "Ping An is so beautiful, I must learn kung fu well so that I can protect her in the future." Tong Mingyu told this to her husband, sister-in-law and two older sons, and everyone was very moved.
"Fifth brother, you must study hard and learn kung fu well before you can protect me." Xiao Yao only wanted to use this sentence to motivate fifth brother and never thought about really relying on him or the other brothers to live.
"If you want to learn kung fu well, you must have a suitable weapon. Grandfather, can you give me a real sword as a birthday present?" Xiao Jun prayed.
"Ping'an and Ajun's birthdays are in three days, right?" General Xiao thought it would take another ten days before his precious granddaughter and grandson's birthdays, but he didn't expect that he had remembered the date wrong.
"Ping'an, tell Grandpa what you want for your birthday." Is there anyone more partial than you? Your grandson asks you for a birthday gift, but you turn a deaf ear. And you ask your granddaughter without her even opening her mouth. Where's the fairness and justice in that?
"Ajun, you are too young now and cannot use a real sword. When you are ten years old, daddy will give you the best one. Although there is no sword this year, there is a pony, which is a birthday gift from your parents." Xiao Jingkang could not be like his father, who only had eyes for Ping An and no one else. After all, these two were his own sons. Since his father gave all his enthusiasm to Ping An, he should care more about his son.
"Where is Xiao Ma? Can I go and see him now?" Xiao Jun wished he could see his gift immediately.
"It's a little late today. Daddy will take you to see it tomorrow."
"Sister, when Fifth Brother learns to ride a horse, I'll take you with me, okay?"
"No, Ping'an can only take a car, not a horse." Riding a horse will be bumpy and will cause back pain. It is not as comfortable as riding in a car where you can lie down and enjoy the scenery.
"Ajun also means well, how can you..." How can you be so partial to one and neglect the other to this extent! Qin Shi did not consider that her attitude towards her youngest son was not much better than her husband's. These two were truly a family of equals, not to be outdone!
"The two children are about to have their birthdays. Have you prepared the gifts? Especially Xiao Si, don't think that you don't have to give gifts just because you're leaving soon. I tell you that's absolutely not allowed." General Xiao reminded them individually.
Why was he always mentioned in every conversation? Xiao Jingyan blamed himself for not telling everyone that the gifts were ready before his father opened his mouth. He wanted to say that even if he forgot his own birthday, he wouldn't dare forget his niece's, because he couldn't afford to offend her because of her backers.
"I've prepared the gift long ago. I wouldn't forget my niece's birthday even if I forgot someone else's." He added quickly, hoping that his father would show mercy on him because of his good attitude.
"I tell you, don't think that Ping'an is just a granddaughter and you want to be perfunctory. In our family, grandsons and granddaughters have the same status. As elders, you cannot be partial." General Xiao said confidently.
"Puff" the tea that Li Jiaoying had just taken a mouthful of water sprayed out without any warning, followed by a series of long coughs.
"How come you can't even drink tea?" Xiao Jingtai took the opportunity to pat his wife on the back and secretly laughed. His father was really getting more and more funny. Now, if you pick out anyone in the family, even those who look at the corner door in the backyard will know who the most biased person in the family is. And here he is, righteously lecturing others. Oh, no! If I don't laugh, I'll get hurt.
Qin learned the lesson from her daughter-in-law and put the teacup in her hand on the table. She didn't dare to drink the tea. She could only turn her head and look away, trying to pretend that she didn't see it.
Xiao Jingkang and his wife had no say in this matter, so it was not convenient for them to express their attitudes. However, their lowered heads and slightly heaving shoulders betrayed them.
Among the grandchildren, Xiao Lang was the kindest. He simply laughed off his grandfather's remarks. Xiao Yi and Xiao Yang didn't hear anything wrong with their grandfather's words, but instead thought they made perfect sense. The younger ones, who had been spending time with Xiao Yao every day, were already accustomed to their grandfather's behavior and were no longer surprised. Only Xiao Rui secretly curled his lips and rolled his eyes. He had originally thought that he was the only one who might have been picked up, but now he was ready to ask his father, "Are you my grandfather's biological child?"
"Well... gifts or not doesn't matter! I just want everyone to share a bowl of longevity noodles." Xiao Yao, the subject of much discussion, felt awkward. While touched by her grandfather's affection, she also felt it was unfair to everyone. Especially for the other three people of similar age, having the same status and age but receiving unequal treatment could easily lead to resentment.
"Sister, you want a gift. Fifth brother's share will be given to you as well." Xiao Jun walked to his sister, took her hand, patted it gently, and said soothingly.
"I'll give mine to my sister too." Xiao Qi said very generously.
"I have it too, I have it too." Xiao Yuan hurriedly stated his position.
"You are all good children." General Xiao happily touched this and rubbed that, looking at how good his own children were. The brothers were friendly and loving to each other. It was really great.
"Fourth Uncle, can I ask you for a birthday present myself?" Xiao Yao asked flatteringly.
Here she goes again! I just got scolded, and the situation hasn't completely subsided yet! What's my little niece up to now? Her demands might not be so easy to satisfy. If I agree, I might fall into a trap; if I don't agree, my dad will be watching me closely... cough, watching with concern, and I can't refuse. What a troublesome little thing.
"Ping'an, tell us all about it." General Xiao took the initiative to build a ladder for his granddaughter.
With your support, is there anything Ping An can't accomplish? Everyone cast sympathetic glances at Xiao Jingyan.
"I'd like to ask you to collect some interesting local gadgets, travelogues, and miscellaneous books in the northwest. Is that okay?"
"This is not difficult. Your fourth uncle will definitely do it. Send the birthday gift now, and don't forget to bring something back when you come back." General Xiao made the final decision.
"I'm going on a business trip. I don't know if I'll have much free time. If so, I'll try my best to meet your request." Now there's a gift that must be delivered, plus an additional task that's not easy. Xiao Jingyan feels that he is not going to work for King Jing, but to run errands for his little niece.
"Well, eldest brother will bear the expenses for fourth brother's trip to the northwest." As his biological father, Xiao Jingkang couldn't bear to watch it anymore and hoped that his words could soothe his fourth brother's wounded heart a little.
"That's better." I finally felt a little warmth. It seems that in this family, besides my mother, there are still people who sympathize with me.
"Isn't it a bit unfair to let Fourth Uncle prepare the gifts alone?" Xiao Jingyan asked back.
"Then what do you want?" Xiao Yao also hoped to fulfill her fourth uncle's wish to the best of her ability.
"When I come back, we'll exchange gifts, one for one... two for one... five for one." Under his father's murderous gaze, Xiao Jingyan had no choice but to give in again and again.
"But what gift can I give? Writing, drawing, making snacks."
"Forget about writing. My painting is just okay. As for snacks, I want your latest researched products. Also, aren't you learning needlework? You can embroider a purse, a fan cover, or make a brooch for Fourth Uncle." Xiao Jingyan requested.
"Are you sure you want the purse I embroidered?" I have only been using needlework for a few months and have no idea what the finished product will look like. Anyway, as long as my fourth uncle dares to ask for it, I will dare to make it.
"Can't you study harder? I want to see your sincerity, sincerity, understand?" Xiao Jingyan said hysterically.
"I know! I know!" Xiao Yao quickly agreed. You can't afford to offend an irritated person!
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