Wen Ranran smiled, supported Queen Tao, and followed Emperor Rongcheng into the private room.
Jiang Zijing and his party were placed directly next door.
Everyone was seated, and only then did Wen Ranran realize that what Emperor Rongcheng said about the family banquet was true.
In their private room, in addition to the Emperor and Queen, himself and Xia Lishuang, there were also Xia Liqing, Jiang Shu, Wen Changjin, and Jiang Yan.
What surprised Wen Ranran the most was that Concubine Tao actually accompanied her out of the palace, and even seemed to have a very good relationship with her mother-in-law.
Wen Changjin obviously looked much younger these days. When he saw the emperor now, he didn't have any superfluous expression and his etiquette was still thorough.
Wen Ranran and Xia Lishuang looked at each other, then looked at Xia Youlin who was obviously a little nervous, and squeezed Xia Youlin's hand.
Everyone chatted for a while and then drank a drink together.
After drinking two glasses of wine, Emperor Rongcheng sighed a little and looked at his sons.
"There are fewer and fewer people every year... I don't know how Lao Wu is doing now..."
After spending his whole life in the army, only three of the six sons are left, and Xia Liyuan is not here at all.
The emperor didn't say anything, but he still felt a little emotional in his heart.
It would be uncomfortable for anyone to be tricked by his own son, or even usurp the throne...
Wen Ranran smiled and took Xia Youlin's little hand.
"Father, we have a new baby this year!" Wen Ranran smiled and said while picking up food for Xia Youlin: "In the coming year, my father may have a grandson again!"
Emperor Rongcheng was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "That's right! You're still a smart girl!"
Wen Ranran smiled, pushed Xia Youlin, and motioned for him to go and salute Emperor Rongcheng.
Xia Youlin is small, which seems to be due to being taught by Xia Liqing these days. The scholarly temperament in every move he makes is somewhat similar to Xia Liqing.
"Greetings to Grandpa Huang! Mother said that during the Chinese New Year, elders should give red envelopes! My grandson is bold and asks Grandpa Huang for a lucky draw!"
Xia Youlin showed a cute smile, which looked a little cute, mature, and a little embarrassed, which made him look particularly lovable.
Emperor Rongcheng was stunned, obviously he didn't expect that Wen Ranran would actually bring this child with him.
Fortunately, fortunately, this child does not look like a prince, but more like his biological mother, the unknown dancer, whose beautiful peach blossom eyes make people feel distressed just looking at him.
Emperor Rongcheng thought for a while and took out a jade pendant from his waist.
"This jade pendant was given to me by the tutor who taught me when I was studying... He said that a scholar should cultivate himself, manage his family, govern his country and bring peace to the world... Since you are studying with your Uncle Four Kings, you must not miss this lesson!
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Xia Youlin was smart and took the jade pendant solemnly.
"My grandson's homework is the first in the school's exam this year! Don't forget it! In the future, you will definitely learn from Uncle Si Wang! Work hard and don't dare to neglect!"
"Okay! Good boy!" Emperor Rongcheng sighed with emotion and touched Xia Youlin's head.
Wen Ranran stood aside, smiling and saying nothing.
She had never taught Xia Youlin this, but the emperor's meaning was obvious.
Although Xia Youlin is now the adopted son of the crown prince, in the future, even if Xia Lishuang becomes emperor, the position of crown prince will not be for Xia Youlin.
Therefore, the emperor would tell Xia Youlin to learn more from Xia Liqing.
However, the emperor still has a good eye for people. Since Xia Youlin entered the Prince's Mansion, besides reading, Xia Youlin likes playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting more.
With a few words, the atmosphere was instantly aroused.
Wen Ranran pursed her lips and looked at Xia Lishuang and smiled.
Compared to the New Year's Eve banquet, this seems to be more like a New Year.
After three rounds of drinking, Emperor Rongcheng began to talk more.
"Lao Qi... When you go to Binguo after the new year, you must have an important responsibility. After all, Binguo is the hometown of Concubine Tao. You all go together! You must protect her!"