Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 126 - 115 Lai Qian and Lai Xi Return from Yangzhou_2

Chapter 126: Chapter 115 Lai Qian and Lai Xi Return from Yangzhou_2

"What kind of plot could your father possibly have against you?" Liang Zhaoyi pinched her son’s little face, "Just accept it when he gives it to you, don’t overthink unnecessary things."

"Didn’t Father ask Second Uncle why he wants to buy mountains and farmland?" freewebnøvel.coɱ

"Isn’t buying mountains and farmland a very normal thing? What’s there to ask about?" Seeing how guarded her son was against the Emperor, Liang Zhaoyi thought to herself that the Emperor deserved it. If it weren’t for his frequent teasing and bullying of Yao Yao, Yao Yao wouldn’t be so suspicious of him. "Your third brother and the others haven’t even come of age yet, and they’ve already bought quite a few mountains and farmlands themselves."

"That’s true." Zhao Yao said, suddenly breaking into a mischievous grin, "We saved a huge sum of money, it’s really wonderful! That annoying Father is occasionally quite nice."

"When do we start building the manor?"

"Arrangements will be made by your Second Uncle."

"Then I have to quickly finish the design for the manor and send it to Second Uncle."

"In a while, won’t you be taking a break from your duties? You can go out of the palace to hand it over to your Second Uncle then." Liang Zhaoyi smiled, "This time, you can openly leave the palace, and stay outside for a few more days."

"What do you mean?"

"I told the Emperor that during your break, you will go to see your Second Uncle, and then your Second Uncle will take you to Dahua Village to have a look."

Zhao Yao asked in astonishment, "Father agreed?"

"He agreed."

Zhao Yao, his mouth wide open in shock, said, "When did Father become so nice? Is this really the Father I know?" Could Father have been possessed?

Seeing what Zhao Yao was thinking, Liang Zhaoyi helplessly tapped him on the forehead.

"Don’t overthink it."

Zhao Yao looked at Liang Zhaoyi with a strange expression, "Mother, did you give Father some kind of enchanted potion, or did you drug him when he came here earlier..." Before he could finish his sentence, his ear was twisted by Liang Zhaoyi, making him cry out in pain, "Ouch... ouch..."

"Still dare to speak nonsense?"

"I don’t dare anymore, Mother, please have mercy." Zhao Yao quickly pleaded for forgiveness.

Liang Zhaoyi released her grip, deliberately put on a stern face, and warned, "If you say such nonsense again, I won’t let you off lightly next time."

Zhao Yao rubbed his ear and said obediently, "I don’t dare anymore, I won’t say it again." Apart from this reason, he really couldn’t think of why Father suddenly became so nice.

"Alright, go to sleep."

"Okay." Just as Zhao Yao was getting off the bed, he suddenly thought of the issue with the stirrups and quickly asked Liang Zhaoyi, "Mother, should I let Father know about the stirrups tomorrow?"

"Yes, tomorrow you take the stirrups and practice riding."

"Alright, Mother, I’m going back to my room now."

After saying goodbye to Liang Zhaoyi, Zhao Yao returned to his room.

Tong Xi hurriedly pulled out a painting from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao Yao: "Your Highness, this is a painting by Tong An."

Zhao Yao took it, opened it, and saw that it depicted orchids.

Tong An was indeed skilled at painting, the orchids he painted looked just like real ones, unlike the orchids he painted that looked like chives.

"Is he skilled at painting orchids?"

"Actually, Tong An is more skilled at portraits," Tong Xi said, "Because he feared you wanted it quickly, he first painted an orchid."

"Skilled in portraits, huh." Zhao Yao rubbed his chin, pondering something.

"Your Highness, both I and Tong Le have assessed Tong An, he has no problems, and he can serve you well," Tong Xi asked, "How do you intend to use him?"

"In a few days, I’ll take a break and go with Second Uncle to Dahua Village. Let him accompany us." Zhao Yao said, "In the future, he’ll work alongside Second Uncle."

Zhao Yao asked again, "Is he literate?"

"He is literate and can write," Tong Xi replied, "He learned how to paint and write from an old eunuch."

"Then he can do a lot of things for Second Uncle. How is his injury?"

"It’s pretty much healed."

Zhao Yao thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow night, send him out of the palace to find Second Uncle."

"Tomorrow night?" Tong Xi asked in surprise, "Your Highness, weren’t you planning to take him out of the palace when you take your break?"

"It’s better if he goes to Second Uncle’s early," Zhao Yao replied, "Let Second Uncle test him."

"I will go and inform him shortly."

"Go ahead, I need to sleep now." Zhao Yao said and then yawned.

"This servant takes my leave."

The next morning, at the fourth quarter of the hour of the Rabbit, Zhao Yao was woken up by Tong Xi.

After finishing breakfast, just as Zhao Yao was about to head to Wende Hall, Lai Qian and Lai Xi came back.

[Yao Yao, we’re back.] Lai Qian flew onto Zhao Yao’s shoulder and nuzzled Zhao Yao’s cheek with its little head.

Zhao Yao picked up Lai Qian, brought it in front of his face, nuzzled its little head, and kissed it.

"You all have finally returned, I’ve missed you."

[We missed you too.]

"You weren’t harmed, were you?" Zhao Yao asked with concern, "You didn’t get injured, did you?"

Lai Qian: [No, nothing happened to us, it’s just that Yangzhou is really far from the capital.]

"Thank you for your hard work." Zhao Yao kissed Lai Qian and Lai Xi again, "Rest in Kunde Hall for now, and I’ll come find you at noon."

[Alright, we’ll wait for you to come back.]

"Mother, can you prepare some treats for Lai Qian and the others?"

"Of course."

Zhao Yao gently patted Lai Qian and Lai Xi, "I’m off to study now." Although he was eager to know what happened in Yangzhou, it was getting late. If he didn’t hurry to Wende Hall, he would be late.

Lai Qian and Lai Xi had flown back to the capital without resting and came to the palace to find Zhao Yao.

In Kunde Hall, there was a room specifically for Zhao Yao’s animal friends to rest and eat.

Liang Zhaoyi wasn’t new to taking care of Zhao Yao’s bird friends, skillfully preparing snacks, apples, and small bugs for them.

After filling their bellies, Lai Qian and Lai Xi relaxed on soft cushions.

Lai Fu and Lai Cai stood guard beside them, acting as their little bodyguards.

A few playful little sparrows and magpies flew directly onto Lai Fu and Lai Cai to rest. Lai Fu and Lai Cai stayed still, allowing them to sleep on their backs.

Because Zhao Yao chatted with Lai Qian and the others for a while, he was delayed and was the last to arrive at Wende Hall.

Upon entering Wende Hall, he heard the Seventh Prince and the Ninth Prince arguing.

The Seventh Prince claimed that Prince Dai was the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on the Crown Prince.

The Ninth Prince accused the Seventh Prince of slandering him, alleging that Empress Xie and the Seventh Prince were the real masterminds.

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