Yun Yichen ordered people to raise some small animals in the villa, including fawns and rabbits that all girls would like, as well as ornamental animals such as peacocks and golden pheasants...
Yun Ruonan understood what she meant and sent a message to the Xiao sisters, inviting them to the villa to appreciate the cute little animals and have a barbecue.
"Our princess misses you two young ladies very much. When she heard that the princess wanted to invite you two to the villa, she agreed to accompany you! The prince wanted to take the princess out for a walk a few days ago but was rejected. The prince said that you two young ladies Xiao have great reputations." The person who was sent to deliver the invitation to the Xiao family was Yin Qianhua's capable nanny, who was famous in the palace for her clever words.
This time, the invitation from the palace was delivered directly to Qin. Yun Yichen knew that if he wanted to make a breakthrough in the Xiao family, the only way was through the old lady.
When Xiao Yao and her sister arrived at Ninghe Hall, Qin had already agreed to their request with a smile on her face and even arranged a time for three days later.
Looking at my grandmother Xiao Yao’s smiling face, I really want to say, “Since you have already agreed to it, why are you still looking for us?”
"Ping'an, didn't you embroider a folding screen a few days ago? Was it for the princess or the princess? Please ask Madam Cui to take it back to the palace! In fact, you should go there yourself, otherwise it would be very disrespectful for our family." Qin wanted to express her sincere gratitude and respect for the palace. She couldn't understand why her granddaughter, with such beauty, was willing to be trapped in that remote building every day. If it were someone else, they would not show up every day in public, but they would never stay at home foolishly.
"That's my birthday present for the princess, and it's not even finished yet!" Grandmother, could you please calm down? You've let your granddaughter's secret out. And why did you accept the princess's invitation on our behalf without even asking for her opinion?
Yin Qianhua's birthday was in a little over a month, and Xiao Yao didn't think she was someone who would not repay a favor. She had never forgotten the affection the princess and the county lord had shown her, and the large screen she had been preparing for two years was her way of expressing her gratitude.
She had also thought that the princess would extend another invitation, but she would refuse on the grounds that she was busy with work. She warned herself to minimize contact with the palace before Yun Yichen got married, because those fabricated stories would be attacked and falsely accused by the young ladies, which would not be worth the loss.
"If our princess knew Miss Xiao's intentions, she would be very happy and distressed. Her Majesty the Princess would be very happy just to see you often. The size of the gift doesn't matter. Please don't tire you out." Nanny Cui said hurriedly.
"There is still more than a month left, and I don't know if I can finish it before the princess' birthday." Hurry up and tell me that if I'm busy, I don't have to go to the appointment, Xiao Yao repeated in her heart.
The order that Matron Cui received was to make sure the two young ladies agreed to keep the appointment, so she could only turn a deaf ear to Xiao Yao's words. Moreover, as a servant, she had no right to change her master's decision at will.
"I have been out for quite some time. It is time for me to go back and report. I will take my leave now." She had to leave quickly, otherwise Miss Xiao might make some requests or ask her to send a letter of refusal to the princess or the county lord, and all her efforts for half a day would be wasted.
Tong Mingyu glanced at Nanny Cui who was leaving in a hurry, then turned back to look sympathetically at her daughter who was pouting because her plan had failed. She always felt that something was strange between her daughter and the Prince of Jing's Mansion.
Say they are not familiar with each other! Over the years, my daughter has had the most contact with the Jingwang Mansion besides her own relatives, and the two families interact quite frequently. How could they not know each other? If they are familiar with each other, it doesn't seem to be the case. I haven't seen them talk to each other alone or do anything special.
These two children… Tong Mingyu immediately rejected his own speculation. Judging from his daughter's behavior, she clearly didn't want to be too involved with Prince Jing's Mansion. It wasn't a good thing for a girl to be too defensive and vigilant. So far, he had never seen his daughter look at any boy differently.
It seems my premonition from years ago was correct. Of the four children, this one is the one that worries me the most. My father-in-law and husband are busy every day for these two sisters. Their plan to find a son-in-law has been up and down. I heard that there is some progress recently. General Yuan recommended several children from his subordinates to his in-laws. Two of them are quite good in all aspects. The men have almost finished their investigation and are just waiting for an opportunity for the women in the family to meet the two girls.
"Mother, I don't want to go. Can Ruyi go by herself?" Xiao Yao hugged Tong Mingyu's waist and acted coquettishly. It would be great if there were only Prince Jing and his wife and the princess in Prince Jing's Mansion. She wouldn't have to worry about it then.
"You and the prince..." Tong Mingyu asked softly, looking at his daughter's pretty face.
"What's wrong with the Crown Prince and me? I just feel that he's old enough to get married. I'm older now. If I continue to openly enter and leave the palace as before, people will inevitably gossip about me. This will be detrimental to the Xiao family, my daughter, and the Crown Prince's reputation. Once the Crown Prince gets married, I can interact with the Princess normally.
Also, my daughter has something that has been on her mind for a long time, please don't be angry if I tell you."
"What are you talking about?" Could it be that her daughter has a crush on someone? Tong Mingyu couldn't tell what she was feeling at the moment. She looked at her daughter with a complicated expression, afraid that she would say or do something unexpected again.
"I know what Grandfather and Daddy are busy with. Just tell them. As long as Grandfather and Daddy don't look annoying and have decent personalities, and I agree, nothing is more important to me than them.
Sometimes I feel like I'm an unfilial daughter, causing my grandfather, now in his seventies, to be busy with me, leaving my father with no free time to care for his grandson. Believe me, no matter who I marry, I won't compromise myself and will strive to live a good life. So, as long as the man I choose is filial and can provide for his wife and children, I don't care about anything else.
Xiao Yao secretly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve. She really felt sorry for her elderly grandfather and her father who had become a grandfather but had no time to enjoy family happiness.
"Do you know what you are saying?" Tong Mingyu knew that her daughter was different from others since she was a child. She had endless new ideas that even adults could not imagine. The words just now did not sound like they came from the mouth of a teenage girl. Even she, a grandmother, had to admire those cognitions and ideas.
"Would your grandfather and father be willing to marry you off so easily? You're worrying about them here, but they're even more worried about your future. Don't worry about these things anymore. Think about the appointment in three days!"
"Grandmother gets excited whenever she sees the royal family, and she doesn't consider the consequences. Mother, don't you think it's enough that we already have a princess? Dealing with the royal family is not as easy as interacting with ordinary people. I feel so exhausted for her."
"Don't talk nonsense. Your grandmother is doing this for your own good. Don't criticize your elders behind their backs."
"Then let the elders go to the appointment on my behalf." I have no right to make decisions, and my right to speak is also being deprived. If my grandfather was at home, he would definitely not treat me like this.
"Oh! By the way, how's the matter between Third Brother and Sister Guan going?"
"Miss Guan said she couldn't marry into our family, and your third brother said he would handle the matter himself and asked us to stay out of it."
"We have to think of a way." Xiao Yao clenched his fists and supported his chin as he thought of a solution.
"Take care of yourself! There's no one at home for you to worry about." Tong Mingyu pinched her daughter's pink face, and two finger marks appeared immediately.
"You are a child who cannot be touched. The slightest touch will leave a mark." The daughter has been taken care of by Nanny Ruan for many years. She herself pays attention to skin care. Her skin is as smooth as silk and will leave a mark if touched lightly.
"I should go to my dad with a proud face and complain now. Guess what the consequences will be." Xiao Yao started to act naughty again.
"Your father and I will beat you up together." Tong Mingyu pretended to reach out again, scaring Xiao Yao so much that she ran away.
Alas! When this child is adored, I want to give my heart to her, but when she is naughty, it makes people want to bite her. It seems that when looking for a son-in-law, I must find someone who is tolerant and has a good temper. The children of wealthy families are really not suitable.
As soon as Nanny Cui returned to the palace, she hurried to Jinhua Garden to report, and recounted in detail Qin's agreement to move her two granddaughters to the other garden, and also talked about Xiao Yao preparing a birthday gift for Yin Qianhua.
"You can rest assured now." Yin Qianhua said to her son who had been staring at the table for a long time without saying a word. According to Yin Qianhua, she hoped that her son would get married soon and have children for the royal family as soon as possible.
No one knows a son better than his mother. Ever since the day Yin Qianhua knew her son's feelings, she knew that it was useless for her to think about it. He was not someone who would change his mind easily. Like his father, he would either not be moved or be moved for his whole life.
"Huh? I went to the front yard." He already knew what he wanted to know. It was time to make some preparations for three days later. Mother would take care of the food and supplies, so he didn't have to worry. Only if the little girl was happy and satisfied could he hope for another meeting. And that Kong Xuzhe had asked him to visit the Xiao family several times. It seemed like he wasn't kidding about his cousin.
How can I appear in the villa at the same time as the little girl without leaving any trace? Yun Yichen pondered deeply.
"Xiao Anzi, send the order to clean up the villa inside and out, and repair the nearby roads."
"Xiao Anzi, please help me deliver this letter to the Lingnan Palace. Be sure to hand it to the young prince personally and tell him to do as I say."
"Xiao Anzi, go ask the sewing room if Prince Ben's clothes for this season are ready. If they are, bring them over so I can take a look."
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After King Jing returned home, the house was still in a state of chaos. It was obvious that there were more servants shuttling back and forth in the yard, and they all looked busy.
"Are there going to be guests at home?" King Jing asked in confusion.
"Hurry up and find a way to marry Ping'an! Otherwise our son will go crazy." Yin Qianhua had been observing her son for an entire afternoon, and said this with infinite emotion in response to her husband's questioning.
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