boyutpedia Chapter 1766 Big Eyes Goes to the Song Mansion
Chapter 1766 Big Eyes Goes to the Song Mansion
Yes, the Emperor never lays a hand on anyone. He never even hit the mischievous Cheng Youning or Wan Lianxing. On the contrary, the tall and strong Cheng Feng would get a bruise on his forehead every two or three months.
Everyone laughed upon hearing this, saying that Prince Pang was favored, and that the Emperor actually doted on him in this way!
Everyone could tell that Shang Xi wouldn't reveal much, and the topic turned to the Crown Prince again. Someone asked Shang Xi, "I heard that the Crown Prince also participated in the provincial examination this time."
Shang Xi smiled and nodded. Her husband and son were both so good at making her happy!
Regardless of what others think, this excellent result of thirty-fifth place was hard-won, because Cheng Youning was only ten years old. Among those who participated in the provincial examination, the ages of the participants varied. For someone as young as Cheng Youning to bring home a place as a successful candidate in the provincial examination, she must feel a little proud. However, compared to Song Qianyuan, who topped the list, that would be a different story.
Where there are many women, there are many topics to discuss. Before long, the topic turned to Baoxiang Escort Agency.
Zhao Shuyun said, "Li Lao Er and his bodyguards who risked their lives for him were buried before dawn today."
One of them chimed in, "I heard that Baoxiang Escort Agency suffered heavy losses this time. Will they just close down?"
Zhao Shuyun shook her head: "No, Baoxiang Escort Agency has several hundred people. Lu Siniang won't just watch Li Lao Er's escort agency, which he has run for many years, fall apart. I plan to go see Lu Siniang tomorrow. Who of you will go?"
Shang Xi glanced at the women who had just been laughing and joking; they had all fallen silent. Some picked up their teacups and sipped their tea, while others exchanged glances with those they were close to. None of them looked at Zhao Shuyun, who had made the suggestion. These women had all visited Lu Si Niang before, though back then Lu Si Niang wasn't Li Lao Er's wife, but Ge Dong Qing's. With that change in status, even longtime acquaintances had changed. Li Lao Er was now buried in the Martyrs' Shrine, and the imperial court had even presented him with a plaque inscribed "Gate of Loyalty and Righteousness." Indeed, those sitting here were all wives of officials; who would want to befriend Lu Si Niang, who had been kicked out by her ex-husband and whose head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) husband had died?
Shang Xi and Zhao Shuyun exchanged a glance, their thoughts unspoken. Shang Xi smiled and said, "Tomorrow, let's go to Baoxiang Escort Agency together, and let's invite my sister and my niece too. They'll definitely want to go."
Zhao Shuyun smiled and said, "Then let's meet at the gate of your Prince Pang's Mansion tomorrow!"
Shang Xi stood up. "I have other matters to attend to at the Prince's residence, so I won't stay any longer."
At this time, many people still did not understand why the princess was leaving in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Only Zhao Shuyun smiled faintly while holding her teacup. She also wanted to leave with her daughter-in-law and did not want to associate with these people.
After saying goodbye to the people inside the house, Shang Xi went to say goodbye to the Song family. Upon hearing that she was leaving, Song Tingzhi's wife was very reluctant to see her go, saying, "Why are you leaving so soon after you've just arrived!"
Shang Xi explained with a smile, "The affairs of the Prince's Mansion are piling up, but there are still some things to do today. I will visit the Song family another day."
Just then, someone else arrived. Shang Xi patted Song Tingzhi's wife's hand and said, "Go and entertain the guests. Don't worry about me. I'll go to the hall and tell my husband Cheng Feng before I leave."
"Alright, if you need anything, have a servant summon me!"
Shang Xi smiled and nodded to Song Qianyuan's mother, then headed towards the main hall. From afar, she spotted a familiar figure at the entrance. He had shifty eyes and a sly, roguish air, looking just like a petty thief.
Shang Xi shook her head and called out to the big-eyed person peering inside from the doorway, "Big Eyes!"
When Da Yan turned around, his face was tense and his eyebrows were furrowed, as if someone had stolen his money. He called out with deep resentment, "Your Highness!"
Shang Xi waved to him, and the little girl with slender legs and big eyes came running over, but she didn't seem very cheerful and looked listless.
Shang Xi looked at the sun overhead. "Shouldn't we be in literacy class at this hour?"
Big Eyes pulled a piece of paper from his pocket and showed it to Shang Xi as proof, “Your Highness, I have learned two characters for ‘big’ today.”
When Shang Xi opened it, she saw two large characters written crookedly: "Big" and "Small".
Shang Xi remembered that Cheng Feng had said that Da Yan wasn't allowed to come back unless he learned two words every day, but that didn't mean he had to learn two words every day and then run back. With such a good opportunity, he could have learned several more words every day. What was this kid thinking? Shang Xi was both amused and exasperated.
"Big Eyes, go and call the Prince out."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Big Eyes had been lingering at the door for a long time, looking for an opportunity to enter the house, and the opportunity finally came.
He skipped over to Cheng Feng's side and whispered, "The princess is waiting for you at the door."
Cheng Feng glanced at the suddenly appearing Big Eyes, then looked outside, and had no choice but to get up. Big Eyes followed closely behind, pushing Shuanzi, who had been serving Cheng Feng from behind, to the back.
After Cheng Feng came out, he first scolded Big Eyes: "Who told you to bring this here?"
"I came as soon as I learned to read."
"I'm asking you, why did you come here? Who sent you?"
Da Yan stammered, but finally had to tell the truth, "No one asked me to come, I came here myself. I can read two words, really, look, 'big' and 'small', I wrote them!" Da Yan took the paper that he had just shown to Shang Xi and showed it to Cheng Feng, but Cheng Feng didn't even look at it.
"You haven't learned any of the rules of the manor. You should have returned to the manor properly after the literacy class. Why are you looking for me all over the streets?"
With big eyes and a tearful expression, she said, "I want to serve the prince!" As she spoke, she reached out to check the injury on Cheng Feng's forehead.
Cheng Feng raised his hand and swatted away the big-eyed man's hand. "Do I need you to serve me? Don't try to curry favor with me!"
Feeling wronged, Da Yan burst into tears with a loud "waaaah!" Cheng Feng immediately scolded, "Hold it back! If you want to cry, go outside and find a secluded place to cry!"
Upon hearing this, Da Yan immediately stopped crying, but his mouth was still wide open. Shang Xi was worried that the child would cry himself to sleep, so she quickly used her hands to gently soothe Da Yan, saying, "Be good, don't cry. This is the Song residence, not our royal residence. This is a happy occasion."
Cheng Feng was furious and said to the servant beside him, "Shuanzi, throw him out of the Song residence. Stop embarrassing me here."
Shang Xi glared at Cheng Feng, "That's enough, there are so many people watching!"
Cheng Feng said, "As a servant, he is too unruly. He came to me on his own initiative without my orders. Such a person should not be employed!"
Upon hearing this, Da Yan cried even harder, tears streaming down her face.
Shang Xi patted Da Yan's back and comforted him, "Don't cry, or the prince will really get angry."
Immediately, her big eyes stopped crying and started sobbing. Those uncontrollable sobs made her little body tremble, making her look extremely pitiful.