allonlinenovel Chapter 289 Being Neighbors
Chapter 289 Being Neighbors
The court session has ended.
Out of the palace.
Prince Jing then prepared to go directly to the princess's residence.
Because the secret guards he sent to Jiangzhou returned and reported back.
The Empress actually sent a team to protect Miao Miao's family and escorted them all the way back to the capital.
The key point is that they even took his palace guard token and went in his name.
My sister is really something. Why can't she just discuss it with him openly and honestly?
However, since the princess was willing to go to such great lengths, it must be because she couldn't wait and personally had someone investigate Miao Miao's background.
Without a doubt, Miaomiao is her biological daughter.
The image of the little girl appeared in King Jing's mind.
Sitting under the wisteria tree, gnawing on a roasted chicken leg while swinging her legs.
The image of him riding around on a little white wolf.
The way he kept talking to the little red bird and the white wolf.
I can't wait to see the little girl.
However, going there rashly now seems to be quite inconvenient.
It's been a year since I last saw those three siblings.
He also learned from Yan Huan that Jiang Zifeng had only been in the capital for three days before he went on a campaign with the Duke of Shen.
I still remember that four years ago in the dilapidated temple, the chubby boy told him about his ambitions.
He imagined himself galloping across the battlefield like his maternal grandfather.
Now my wish has finally come true.
The chubby boy is no longer chubby and has grown into a handsome young man.
Whether he enlists in the army or not, although he passed the imperial examination at the county level, becoming an official is really not suitable for him.
He's too straightforward and speaks too bluntly.
They are completely unable to handle the intricacies of civil officials' dealings, easily offend people, and are easily targeted and made difficult by others.
This is the most profound realization he has had since he started attending the morning court sessions.
Those court officials are more cunning than a sieve.
Compared to Jiang Zifeng, his younger brother Jiang Ziyan is more suited to an official career.
That young man was very perceptive and insightful.
If he hadn't secretly found Yan Huan, and if they hadn't gone to the Prince's mansion, there wouldn't have been such a dramatic scene this morning.
It seems that Minister Qi's official career has come to an end.
Now no one should dare to bully Miaomiao and her daughter anymore.
As King Jing was pondering this, the carriage arrived at the princess's residence.
My elder sister hasn't left the house these past few days; I wonder what she's been busy with.
He asked the servants, "Where is your master?"
"In the backyard, feeding...feeding the sheep?"
"Feeding sheep?" King Jing felt as if he had heard something astonishing.
The eldest princess of Liang is actually feeding sheep!!
Walking towards the back garden of the princess's residence, you'll see that the flowerbeds that were originally planted with peonies have been turned into sheep penning areas.
The peonies were removed and the lawn was completely covered with grass.
Three or five sheep were leisurely wandering around inside.
The princess was holding a tuft of grass with great interest, standing on tiptoe and stretching out her hand to feed the sheep.
King Jing was somewhat dazed.
When they were in Jiangzhou, Xiao Miaomiao had nothing to do, so she liked to feed the sheep in her backyard.
Looking at them, no one would believe they aren't mother and daughter.
But the sheep seemed afraid of her and didn't dare to get close.
King Jing couldn't help but laugh, "Sister, if you do that, the sheep will think you're trying to lure it here to kill it."
Princess Yuqing: ...
Turning around, I saw my younger brother with a grinning face.
She rolled her eyes at him.
After washing my hands, I sat back down in the pavilion and continued reading and drinking tea.
"Royal sister, you can actually concentrate on reading?"
Prince Jing followed, and seeing that his elder sister didn't seem to care about anyone, he took the book from her hand and asked, "Elder sister, are you angry that I didn't tell you about Miaomiao?"
"What do you say?"
Princess Yuqing picked up the book and hit him on the head.
Of all the princes, her fifth brother, who shared the same mother, was the closest to her, following her around like a little shadow since childhood.
He used to be very open and honest about almost everything he knew.
Since returning from Jiangzhou, he has become much calmer and his thoughts have become more profound.
She always felt that her fifth brother was hiding something from her.
And this time, even though he knew where the child was, he kept making excuses to her.
Prince Jing personally poured a cup of tea and apologized, saying, "Royal sister, I was just afraid you would worry, so I thought I would tell you after Miaomiao returned to the capital."
Now that they've returned, the big problem is how to recognize them and keep them by my side.
The mother and daughter had been together for four years, and Madam Lu regarded Miao Miao as her own child, cherishing her as her life.
Look at the little girl's attitude towards Jiang Yunze. I heard she directly refused to acknowledge him, saying that he gave birth to her but did not raise her, and therefore was unworthy to be her father.
Although he enjoyed listening to it.
But they are still young, and even if I explain it to them, they might not understand. What if they say something like that to their elder sister?
That would probably drive her crazy.
Moreover, given the current situation, recognizing her now would probably not clear her name.
My elder sister would certainly not agree to having it registered under the name of the late Consort Cao.
She also refused to reveal who the child's father was, making it impossible for her to acknowledge her ancestry.
Ultimately, it's not a good time to acknowledge them back.
I'm sure my elder sister is aware of all this.
Princess Yuqing raised an eyebrow, chuckled, and looked at Prince Jing, "Little Fifth, quickly help your sister think of a way to see Miaomiao every day?"
She was filled with joy.
Especially after seeing Miaomiao on the street that day, he wished he could see her every day.
Unlike Mu Jiangyue, who had been close friends with Lu Qingyao since childhood and whose relationship was known to almost everyone in the capital.
Even though their statuses are now vastly different, no one will say that Lu Qingyao is trying to climb the social ladder; they will only say that they have a deep sisterly bond and that Miss Mu is loyal and righteous.
As the eldest princess, she frequently summoned the daughter of a disgraced official without any apparent reason.
It wouldn't matter to her.
But along with Lu Qingyao, there will likely be endless gossip and slander; who knows how those noble ladies will talk about her.
How could they possibly stay in the capital with peace of mind?
Princess Yuqing's eyes lit up, and she said, "How about I host a flower-viewing banquet, invite Mu Jiangyue over, and have her bring Lady Lu and Miaomiao along?"
King Jing smiled but remained silent.
"What's wrong? Is something not right?"
Princess Yuqing could tell from her brother's expression that it wasn't a good idea.
"Elder sister, given Madam Lu's personality, she'll have Madam Yan help with the gift-giving, but she probably won't come to visit in person." She might even avoid it like the plague.
Having been neighbors with Madam Lu for a while, I know her to some extent.
When others see members of the imperial family, they try every means to curry favor with them.
That family wished they could stay as far away as possible.
What he really wanted to say was that if she encountered someone like the Empress, she would probably stay as far away as possible and live her own life, and would never even think of trying to curry favor with her.
Princess Yuqing was immediately displeased upon hearing this, "Does she think I'm afraid she'll eat me?"
Judging from Lu Qingyao's various actions, she doesn't seem like a timid or cowardly person.
King Jing smiled faintly, pursing his lips.
That's because I'm afraid you'll eat them up.
The entire Cao family, young and old, suddenly went to meet the King of Hell, which makes people wonder.
With Lu Niangzi's intelligence.
It seems that the renowned Princess is already on her list of dangerous individuals.
Recognizing a daughter is something that really can't be rushed.
Prince Jing put down his teacup and said earnestly to Princess Yuqing, "Elder sister, if you want to see Miaomiao every day, there is a way."
"What method?" Princess Yuqing's eyes lit up, and she gripped her younger brother's arm tightly.
King Jing cleared his throat and said, "Being her neighbor, Miao Miao likes to climb trees to pick fruit, especially cherries. She loves to sit in the tree and eat them as she picks them."
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