This prospective son-in-law is so well-informed! He's done it right away. If no one informed him in advance, I wouldn't believe anything he says.
Who else could have been notified in advance? No need to ask.
Deng's headache.
These two people are too secretive.
Although my own family doesn't think anything is wrong, others don't see it that way.
Widow Qu smiled and said: "The prince must be here to pay homage to his elders. He may have something to discuss with the adults, but that's not necessarily the case."
Deng smiled helplessly and said, "Invite him in!"
"yes."
The maid soon led Zhou Hansheng here.
Zhou Hansheng didn't come by himself, he was holding a child in his hand. It was Zhou Nian who had lived in Zhao's house for a while before.
However, now Zhao Xiang, Deng Shi, Zhao Liya, etc. all know that this child is not Zhou Hansheng's nephew, but his nephew. He is the eldest prince of the new emperor and the only child of the new emperor so far. He is not called Zhou Nian either.
, his name is Wen Nian.
In the past, if Zhou Hansheng hadn't rescued him, he would have been killed by Concubine Yan and his son. Even though he escaped from death, he still suffered serious injuries, and what was more serious was psychological trauma. He was so frightened that he almost became autistic.
Already.
Fortunately, Zhou Hansheng brought him to Lingnan and lived in the Zhao family. With the care and companionship of the Zhao family and the diagnosis and treatment of Yu Xiaofang, he gradually improved.
Back then, when the Zhao family saw him like that, they felt really distressed from the bottom of their hearts. How could they not have feelings after they had been together for so long?
Long after he left, Mrs. Deng and Widow Qu were still talking about him.
When they saw the eldest prince, Mrs. Deng and Widow Qu said "Ouch!" and stood up quickly to salute.
The eldest prince had obviously received instructions from Zhou Hansheng before he came. He ran forward with his calves kicking: "Grandma Deng, Grandma Qu, don't be polite, no courtesy!"
Zhou Hansheng also smiled hurriedly and said: "Mother-in-law, aunt, the emperor has ordered that you and the eldest prince have an old relationship, so just get along with each other as before, no need to be polite."
"Yes, thank you for your grace!" Mrs. Deng knelt in the direction of the imperial city to express her blessing and respectfully thanked her. Then she hurriedly pulled the eldest prince to sit down with a smile, and looked at Zhou Hansheng with a slight reproach: "Why did the prince suddenly come with the eldest prince?
Well, this—can the eldest prince leave the city at will?"
Zhou Hansheng smiled carelessly: "Don't worry, mother-in-law, the emperor said that the eldest prince should go out of the palace more often and don't have to be trapped in the palace every day. Besides, the Zhao family is not another place, so it's not a bad idea to come here often."
Deng: "."
Okay, the emperor's golden words naturally make sense.
In addition, after living together for a while, Deng and Widow Qu were very close to and fond of the eldest prince, so they gradually relaxed and talked to the eldest prince for a while with a smile.
The eldest prince also likes them very much and talks to them obediently.
But he missed Zhao Liya, Zhao Lixiang, Zhao Lin and the others even more. After a while, he couldn't sit still, and he often subconsciously looked up at Zhou Hansheng, his eyes eager.
Madam Deng knew that when the eldest prince lived in the Zhao family, he relied most on his eldest daughter Zhao Liya. He liked to play with Zhao Liya and Zhao Lin the most. Looking at his behavior, she knew that he wanted to go to Zhao Liya and the others.
Then he smiled and said: "Your Highness, let's go and have some fun too. Your Aunt Zhao, Xiang'er, Lin'er and others are all picking fruits in the orchard behind!"
The eldest prince's eyes immediately lit up and he nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, I also like picking fruits!"
When he was in Lingnan, he often followed them to pick fruits, catch fish and climb trees. It was so fun!
Mrs. Deng and Widow Qu both laughed, "Let's go, Your Highness, be careful and don't get hurt."
Things are different now. If His Highness is injured in the manor, even if he scratches his finger, it is not a trivial matter.
"Well, don't worry, Grandma Deng, I know!"
Zhou Hansheng also smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother-in-law, I'm here."
Mrs. Deng couldn't help but glance at him, and could only smile and nod. What's the use of having you here? It doesn't make people feel more at ease! It's better for you to use His Highness as an excuse. You can't even rush here.
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Zhou Hansheng immediately took the eldest prince and left.
"Let's go meet Mr. Zhao first."
The eldest prince nodded: "Well, we should pay a visit to Mr. Zhao first!"
Zhou Hansheng smiled, this child has a really good temper and his love for him was not in vain.
Zhao Xiang was currently cooking tea and reading a book in a wooden house next to a small bamboo forest. He had a rare moment of relaxation. He was very surprised to see them coming.
However, today at Zhuangzi, Zhou Hansheng was very sensible and did not bother his father-in-law with matters in the court. After chatting for a few words, he led the eldest prince to the orchard.
This is the season when all kinds of fruits are ripe. This orchard is not very big, but there are many fruit trees planted. There are grape trellises full of grapes, pomegranate trees, jujube trees, persimmon trees, walnut trees, etc.
Peach trees, pear trees, etc. were planted quite scatteredly. There must be thirty or forty trees of each kind in total, which was enough for them to work around.
Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin were used to having fun when they were in Lingnan. After returning to Beijing, they were detained and played many tricks in the house. Deng turned a blind eye and let them.
When I arrived at Zhuangzi, I started to have fun openly.
From far away, the eldest prince heard their laughter, and immediately started running with his little legs, shouting as he ran: "Aunt Zhao, Axiang, Alin, I'm coming!"
Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin were beating dates with bamboo poles. The two girls were competing to see who could beat the most big and red dates. Zhao Liya not only did not stop them, but also cheered them up by cheering on the side with a smile.
Ren Qu Yutao was laughing nearby, it was so lively.
When they saw the eldest prince coming, Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin's eyes lit up, and they quickly dropped the bamboo poles in their hands and ran over, "A-Nian!", "Brother A-Nian!"
Zhao Liya was also very happy. But her younger siblings forgot about the identity of the eldest prince when they were happy. She just remembered that she was happy to see her friends reunited after a long separation, but she did not forget it.
Etiquette cannot be discarded. If someone catches you, you have to make some fuss about it, which is quite annoying and troublesome.
She then stepped forward with a smile and said, "Xiang'er, Lin'er, please meet the eldest prince soon."
Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin were stunned for a moment, then they remembered their friends’ identities and hurriedly wanted to salute.
The eldest prince hurriedly stopped them and called Zhao Liya with a smile, "No, no! Father said you don't have to do this in Mr. Zhao's house! Aunt Zhao, we are the same as before. I came here to play with you specially. What are you doing!"
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When Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin heard that the emperor didn't care, they stopped worrying and happily took the eldest prince to play dates together.
"We are playing dates in a competition. Look, this is a date tree. There are so many dates. They are so sweet! Do you want to come with us?"
The eldest prince's eyes were bright and he nodded quickly: "If you want it, I can also beat dates!"