Chapter 1058 Reunion (1)

Chapter 1058: Reunion (1) Chapter 1058: Reunion (1) Editor: Atlas Studios Rong Xuan chuckled.

“It’s been four years.

Zijin, even longer, at almost five years.” “Stay and see if they’ve improved.

You guided them in their homework back then, so you’re considered half a teacher.” Qi Xiuyuan stood up and brought Rong Xuan to the side hall.

Although the Imperial Study was a good place to discuss matters, it was not a good place to chat and drink tea.

Therefore, it was better to move to the side hall.

At this moment, Mu Yangling and Little Madam Xia led a group of children and separated from Qi Haoran and Fan Zijin to go to the Empress’s Palace.

Knowing that Mu Yangling was going to enter the palace with the kids today, the Empress sent someone to the Royal School to apply for leave on behalf of the children and summoned them to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility.

As the Fifth and Sixth Princes were still young, they were carried by their nannies and was now asleep after eating.

So they were here only to make up the numbers.

On the other hand, the Third and Fourth Princes were already old enough to be sensible.

Respectful and close to the Empress, the two parties clearly got along well.

As for the Crown Prince, apart from being close to him, the two princes also admired him.

When they saw four children about their age enter, they widened their eyes and looked over.

The Second Prince had been away from the palace for three years, so his impression of his brothers had long faded.

However, everyone had been sending each other their portraits, so he could still tell who’s who at a glance.

As soon as he entered, he ran towards the Crown Prince.

The brothers hugged each other and jumped in joy before greeting the Empress with Little An and the others.

Beaming, the Empress sized him up.

“Not bad.

You’ve grown a lot taller and stronger.

You’re much sturdier than your third and fourth brothers.” Qi Wensu lowered his head and smiled in embarrassment.

Everyone greeted each other.

Mu Yangling nudged Little Bear and said, “Didn’t you kids make a fuss about meeting your cousins?

Why are you acting like a gourd with its mouth sawed off instead?” “With us around, the kids are shy.” Li Jinghua waved her hand and said, “Alright, all of you can go to the side hall to play, leaving us adults to talk here.

Wenchen, do take good care of your younger brothers and don’t let them get into a fight.” Little Treasure agreed and brought his younger brothers to the side hall.

As soon as they went out, Li Jinghua could vaguely hear the children showing off.

“We brought you many gifts.

You’ll see them later.

I guarantee that you’ve never seen those things before…” Li Jinghua turned around and smiled at Mu Yangling.

“I was worried that they would be distant after not seeing each other for so many years.

I didn’t expect them to only pretend to be obedient in front of us.

Looks like letting them communicate via the messenger pigeon proved useful.

At least they won’t be distant after not seeing each other for so long.” Mu Yangling bowed slightly.

“They’re still a little reserved.

But I reckon they’ll be fine after spending a few days together.” Li Jinghua turned around and instructed Wen Cui, “Get the Ministry of Internal Affairs to speed up the checking of the gifts.

There’s no need to enter the coffers.

Bring the things directly to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility.

Since they’re all gifts for the children, be careful not to damage them.” Wen Cui agreed, and when she left, she brought more than half of the palace maids with her, leaving only the trusted aides behind.

Li Jinghua heaved a sigh of relief and leaned back in her chair.

“Now that you’re back, I finally have someone to talk to, too.

If not for the fact that it’s inconvenient with so many kids with you, I really want to let you stay in the palace tonight.” “Don’t.

I’m fearful.” Li Jinghua looked at Mu Yangling in disbelief.

“There are things that make you fearful?” Little Madam Xia smiled and said, “Your Majesty, she’s fearful of trouble.” Li Jinghua clapped her hands and smiled.

“Yes, even a nest of gold and silver can’t compare to her kennel.” “That’s because you’re jealous of my comfortable home…” The three of them laughed for a while and briefly explained their situation.

Li Jinghua emphasized on the situation in the capital to them.

“I heard from His Majesty that the north is going to deploy troops.

When the time comes, Fourth Brother will have to lead the troops, and Zijin might have to follow the army, too.

Now that the civil and military officials in the court are arguing, I’m afraid many families will go to you to sound out information.

His Majesty means to keep this a secret and keep them guessing.

Be careful.” Mu Yangling and Little Madam Xia quickly agreed.

When Little Madam Xia heard that Fan Zijin was also going to join the army, she could not help but feel a little nervous.

Mu Yangling comforted her with a smile.

“Even if Zijin follows the army, he’ll also only be handling the logistics, deploying military rations at the back-end, and things like that.

He’ll be fine.” The three of them knew that this matter had yet to be settled, so it was not appropriate for them to say anything else.

Mu Yangling handed the box she brought with her to the Empress and asked with a smile, “Guess what’s inside?” “What is it?” Li Jinghua opened it and was shocked to see two rows of large colorful pearls.

“It’s stunning!” “This was produced by the kids’ aqua farm.

We bought some of the better quality ones first, and we spent a lot of money buying these since the kids are shrewd businessmen,” Mu Yangling explained.

With a smile, Little Madam Xia said, “Why didn’t you mention the box of pearls the children gave you?

They didn’t even blink, gifting you an entire box filled with high-quality pearls.

If you hadn’t chosen most of the top quality pearls, they wouldn’t have been angry and sold them to you at such a high price.” Little Madam Xia turned around and said to the Empress, “This is a gift from us to you.

I’m sure Little Treasure and Little Bear will be giving you some pearls too.

Just wait for them to show their filial piety.” Li Jinghua was touched because these pearls came from her son’s aqua farm.

She stroked the pearl and said, “I really didn’t expect them to succeed in farming these.

How did those kids come up with the idea?

Most people wouldn’t even think of it…” “Don’t praise them like that.” Mu Yangling said, “They weren’t the first to come up with the idea, it’s just that no one has succeeded in their experiments up till now.” “Then they’re even more impressive to have persisted in making something that many people couldn’t figure out.” The Empress closed the box and handed it to the palace maid to put away.

Seeing that it was getting late, she said to Little Madam Xia, “I know that you’re close to Noble Consort Duan-Xian.

Are you going to see her this time?” Little Madam Xia stood up.

“I was about to ask for Your Majesty’s grace.” “Then go quickly and come back for the banquet tonight.

Noble Consort Duan-Xian has been increasingly quiet these two years.

Do have a good chat with her.

It’s a palace banquet tonight and all the palace concubines will attend.” Little Madam Xia agreed and was brought to Noble Consort Duan-Xian’s palace by a palace maid.

Because it was some distance away, the carriage was already waiting outside.

Little Madam Xia and Noble Consort Duan-Xian had a good relationship and had not stopped contacting each other all these years.

The Emperor and the Empress both knew that it was impossible for Noble Consort Duan-Xian to have a child, and her hometown was far away in Dali, so they were very tolerant of her.

However, she seemed to be living in another world and did not care about the matters in the palace.

She usually stayed in the temple hall in solitude.

Qi Xiuyuan felt that he was not a heartless person.

Although he did not have much feelings for her, he was unhappy and sympathetic when he saw her like this.

Hence, he was even more tolerant of her correspondence with Little Madam Xia.

It was also because of the letters between her family and Little Madam Xia that she wasn’t completely lonely.

However, there might not be two letters from Dali in a year.

On the other hand, Little Madam Xia could always make use of Little An and the others’ contact to bring letters over.

Little Treasure was also willing to help Noble Consort Duan-Xian send letters.

Therefore, Noble Consort Duan-Xian could always receive two or three letters from Little Madam Xia every month, bringing the two of them even closer than before.

Little Madam Xia also brought gifts for Noble Consort Duan-Xian.

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