Harem Daily Life

Chapter 722: Care from Brother Jin'an

He Xiaobao was exhausted after being busy for half a day. He finally fell asleep in his mother's arms. The little snake jade pendant was still hanging around his waist.

On He Linzhang's side, the secret guard sent back news that there were indeed several groups of suspicious people among those who had recently entered Beijing, but after investigation, there were no more suspicious points.

He Linzhang looked at the words "Yan State Envoy" and raised an eyebrow. "Go to the Ministry of Rites and tell them to invite the Yan State Envoy to attend this year's annual palace banquet. Let Concubine Xian arrange the seats."

Eunuch Zhang glanced at the emperor suspiciously, then lowered his eyes and agreed.

He Linzhang called out Ying Er, "On the night of the palace banquet, you kept a close eye on the Yan State envoys. I suspect the person who came to steal the fifth prince is hiding among them."

Ying Er took the order and went down, feeling extremely angry. He swore that if he found out that the man was from the Yan State delegation, he would catch him and tear him into pieces.

When Concubine Xian learned that His Majesty had changed his mind, she hurriedly rearranged the seats.

The Yan State delegation suddenly received news that the Emperor of the Great Zhou had invited them to a banquet, and everyone was surprised.

"This, isn't it a trick? How come he can attend again?"

"Don't overthink it. After all, we are guests from afar. The Great Zhou is a country of etiquette, so this kind of hospitality is what we should do."

"But we can't let our guards down. We still have to go with our guards. If the Great Zhou intends to make things difficult for us, we must be prepared to respond."

"Well, when two countries are at war, they don't kill envoys. Besides, since our two countries have already negotiated peace, there's no need to make such an unpleasant scene. We can just attend the banquet in peace."

Feng Chenmu listened to everyone's discussions and couldn't hide his excitement on his face.

Shadow glanced at his master's expression, hesitating whether to follow him. After all, he had just been chased for several blocks by the Great Zhou's secret guards. If he encountered them again, he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't teach them a lesson.

I was afraid that I would not be able to control myself and cause some noise during the dinner.

Feng Chenmu raised his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet.

"I have made up my mind to attend the Great Zhou Palace Banquet. Lord Shangguan, please bring the gift I have prepared. I want to give it to... Queen Tao."

This time, he specially brought wintersweet tree species from the State of Yan. Those types of wintersweets that were not found in the Great Zhou were gifts he made specifically for Queen Tao.

I believe that after planting the flowers, she will be very happy when the wintersweet blooms in a few years.

In Changle Palace, Tao Yanyan felt his nose itchy. When he woke up, he found that the herbal sachet that He Xuan gave to He Xiaobao had been taken apart by He Xiaobao, and the herbs inside were scattered all over the bedside.

"Well, Mingyue, come and clean up, and by the way, refill the sachet for Xiaobao."

He Xiaobao's hand holding the sachet was shaking up and down: "Ahhhh——"

I don’t want a sachet, I want a snack bag, woooo.

Tao Yanyan got up to wash and freshen up, while He Xiaobao was carried out by Qingfeng to find a wet nurse to feed him. Not long after, Jinan came back from school at the Imperial College and hurriedly found He Xiaobao, who had just finished his meal, and held him tightly.

"Xiaobao is frightened. Let your brother check if he is injured."

He Xiaobao was turned over and over by Jin'an for a long time, and he was relieved when he found that there was no wound on his body.

Nestled in his second brother's arms, He Xiaobao mumbled and "recounted" his thrilling experience of that day and night.

"Ooooh, woooooo, na na."

Jinan nodded, his face full of sorrow: "That man was so mean, he actually stole you away from your sleep. You opened your eyes and saw him, you must have been scared!"

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh."

Jin An comforted him, "Don't worry, no bad guys will come. Father has definitely increased his security and will never let anyone enter the palace to steal you again."

He Xiaobao grabbed the little snake jade pendant on his chubby waist and looked at his second brother expectantly: "Take it."

Jin An took a look and said with a smile, "Second Princess gave you her favorite jade pendant? Then wear it well and don't let her down."

He Xiaobao: “…”

Brother, please pick it off quickly, or the bugs will bite your flesh.

Jin'an understood and said, "Second brother has to give you a gift too to calm you down." But Jin'an didn't bring anything with him. His favorite things were all sent to Huayang Palace, and the things left here were not what he liked very much. He couldn't give something he didn't like very much as a gift to his lovely brother. That would be impolite.

He thought for a moment, then picked up He Xiaobao and said, "Come on, I'll take you to the study. I'll write a calligraphy piece for you and hang it above your bed. Looking at it every day will feel like seeing me. Oh, by the way, this will be your first calligraphy model. When you're a year and a half old, I'll teach you how to write. You can't start learning calligraphy later than Yu Cheng."

Yu Cheng, who was pretending to read a book, couldn't help but smile - time goes by quickly, let Xiaobao grow up to one and a half years old, how can he be left out of the "fun" of learning.

He Xiaobao was taken to the study with a confused look on his face. He lay on the couch and watched his second brother write a piece of calligraphy.

After the ink dried, Jin'an took the calligraphy and came to He Xiaobao: "Look, my brother's calligraphy was praised by the emperor. The emperor said that this calligraphy can be used as a copybook. Come, I will teach you how to read it. This is the character 'Wang'."

He Xiaobao opened his mouth: "Woof."

Jinan praised: "That's great. Although the pronunciation is a bit awkward, I still have to praise Xiaobao."

After saying that, he pointed to another character and read out: "This is the character for family. Put it together and it becomes Wang family. We are the imperial family. Come here, Xiaobao, repeat after your brother: Wang family."

He Xiaobao opened his mouth: "Woof woof."

Jinan patiently taught for a long time, but He Xiaobao only learned one sound today: "Woof woof woof."

He Linzhang returned to Changle Palace and told Tao Yanyan about reinstating the Yan State envoys at the palace banquet. Upon hearing this, Tao Yanyan asked, "Does Your Majesty suspect that the person who stole the child is from the Yan State envoys?"

He Linzhang nodded, and Tao Yanyan said angrily, "Great! They really are still ruthless!"

He Linzhang comforted the little queen: "They are envoys. I cannot take their lives. But if I find that one of them is the thief, I will not let him go. Anyone who dares to set his sights on Xiaobao deserves death. By the way, where is Xiaobao?"

Tao Yanyan choked and pointed to the study: "Jin'an took him to the study to study."

He Linzhang: “…”

My son is too ambitious, which can sometimes be a sweet burden.

"Then I'll go and see what he is teaching Xiaobao." After saying this, He Linzhang went to the study.

He Xiaobao was yawning, feeling completely hopeless. When he saw his father come in, he felt like he had seen a savior, and quickly stretched out his little fleshy arms: "Ahhhhhhh."

I want a hug, I want a hug. Father, please take me away quickly.

He Linzhang touched Jinan's head before reaching out to pick up He Xiaobao: "You must be tired from studying. Father will carry you out to play."

He Xiaobao kicked his calves excitedly - walk faster, walk faster.

"Father, Xiaobao learned to recite poetry today, but only learned one pronunciation."

He Linzhang raised his eyebrows: "Oh? How is that pronounced?"

He Xiaobao grabbed He Linzhang's collar and pointed his little finger at the door: "Woof woof woof woof."

He Linzhang: “…”

Have you learned how to bark like a dog?

"Father, actually we should pronounce the word 'Wang Family', but Xiaobao is still young and can only pronounce the reduplicated characters." Jin'an said seriously. He felt that his younger brother was learning things very quickly, but he just didn't know the method yet and needed to keep working hard.

He Linzhang said, "Everything should be done step by step. Don't rush things. Oh, Xiaobao was frightened. Father brought you a gift."

After He Linzhang finished speaking, he took out a small box from his arms under He Xiaobao's expectant eyes. Jin'an helped him open the box, and inside was a string of candied haws.

This is the best gift He Xiaobao has received today!

His little chubby hands quickly took the candied haws and took a bite.

Woo woo woo, father is so nice, knowing that he loves candied haws the most.

He Xiaobao drooled and pulled his father's hand to his plump waist, asking him to help take off the little snake jade pendant.

He Linzhang pinched it and said with a smile: "Your second sister gave it to you, right? Then you should keep it well and don't drop it."

He Xiaobao: “…”

Forget it, I’ll just eat the candied haws first and remove the “bugs” that are biting my flesh later.

He Xiaobao, who only had four small teeth, nibbled on the candied haws without damaging them at all.