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Ming Yuchen brought Zi Yi to an empty seat below and sat down. Not long after he sat down, Ming Yuchen stood up.
”What is it?” Ming Chengyan drank a mouthful of hot tea and asked curiously.
Today, when I went to visit the Su Palace and met with the Yi'er, I had the intention of bringing him back to live with my grandson for a few days. I hope that grandfather and grandmother can agree to my request. ”
Ming Yuchen explained the situation to her in a few words.
Madame Ye saw that Ming Chengyan was present, and if he did not say anything, it would be hard for him to agree. Thus, he turned to look at his own husband, whether he was the one in charge in the family, and whether or not he could stay or nod him off.
Ming Chengyan had a good impression of Zi Yi as well, and agreed without hesitation.
”Yi'er is a good child. If you stay at your residence, you can also study together. I will allow him to do so. He can stay however long he wants.”
”Thank you, Grandfather and Grandmother.” Ming Yuchen was extremely happy after getting the approval of the King.
”I thank the prince and the princess for their kindness.” Zi Yi also quickly thanked him.
Not long after, Ming Yuchen's maidservants brought out the pastries that he brought back. Ming Yuchen was happy in his heart, and even his tone of voice when he explained was a lot more cheerful, ”Grandfather, Grandmother, this is the pastries that Big Sis Shen made.
Ming Yuchen ordered the maidservants to bring the pastries over to the two people's table, and then smiled and added: ”Big sister Shen even had this grandson pay respects, saying that since it's her first time in Beijing, she's busy, so when I have time, I'll personally pay respects to grandfather and grandmother.”
”That girl is quite considerate.”
When the Madame Ye heard this, he naturally beamed with joy. Seeing the exquisite pastries placed on the porcelain plate, his mood became even more joyous.
”My prince, Yue Niang's culinary skills have always been good, why don't you try it?”
Madame Ye casually took a piece of cake and took a bite as he smiled. The taste was as delicious as ever.
”Such craftsmanship … I'm afraid even the master of the most famous pastry shop in the capital would not be able to make such a dish. It's fortunate that she was still so busy thinking about me.”
When Ming Chengyan was at the Clear Water Town, he had also tasted Shen Zhu's cooking skills, so after hearing Madame Ye's words, he also picked up a piece of cake and placed it in his mouth.
”Ziyi is not a bad child. Chen'er, while he's living in the manor, you have to properly entertain him. If he has anything that you don't understand, you have to help him out.”
Madame Ye warned Ming Yuchen after he finished eating the pastries.
In the entire Palace, only Ming Yuning was of the same age as him. However, Ming Yuning's personality was influenced by his mother, and was more or less, a little extreme.
Now that Zi Yi had come, it would give Ming Yuchen a partner to talk to. Furthermore, the two of them had a good relationship back in the villa, so they needed to get more familiar with each other now, and their relationship would get even closer in the future.
”What your grandmother said is that Ziyi is a smart child, so you have to teach him properly.” Ming Chengyan replied and nodded his head slightly.
”This grandson will follow grandfather and grandmother's teachings and will definitely treat Yi'er well.” Seeing that both the Duke and the Royal Concubine were very satisfied with Zi Yi, Ming Yuchen was very happy in his heart.
Ming Chengyan and Madame Ye had seen countless people, so Zi Yi being able to enter the eyes of the two elders was also a blessing. Zi Yi was his close friend, so he wasn't that bad.
The more he looked at Zi Yi now, the more he felt that he was adorable. He was obviously only six years old, but he had a serious expression and acted like he was a little adult.
Ming Yuchen also picked up a piece and placed it in his mouth. After eating two bites, he found a piece that looked good and passed it to Zi Yi: ”Yi'er, Big Sister Shen's culinary skills are really good, today's pastry is exceptionally sweet, do you want to try it too?”
Zi Yi lowered his eyes and took a small bite of the pastry that he had just handed over. Feeling that something was amiss, he took the piece of cake that he had just eaten with his hand and accepted it.
Ming Yuchen asked eagerly, ”Do you like this pastry?”
Zi Yi nodded and replied seriously, ”I like all the pastries made by Mother.”
Ming Chengyan and Madame Ye were sitting at the head of the table drinking tea. Seeing the two children getting along, their hearts were especially gratified. After a few casual words with each other, not long after, Madame Jiang entered the room with a big belly.
”My daughter-in-law pays her respects to Father and Mother.” Madame Jiang held onto the servant girl's hand and carefully bowed.
”You're still carrying your body. From now on, you don't have to bow anymore. Take a seat.” Madame Ye immediately instructed.
”My daughter-in-law thanks mother for her concern.” With the support of a servant girl, he sat down under the Madame Ye, and was facing Ming Yuchen.
”My son greets mother.” Seeing Madame Jiang, Ming Yuchen immediately stood up and greeted him. Seeing that, Zi Yi also stood up and bowed, then called out to his wife.
”No need to be so courteous, just sit there.” Madame Jiang turned his face to the side, raising his hand to stroke his bulging abdomen, gently stroking it without any movement. When his gaze landed on Zi Yi who was seated below Ming Yuchen, his expression tensed up.
Ming Yuchen did not seem to notice anything wrong, he sat down after receiving the order, and Zi Yi naturally sat down with him. Ming Chengyan and Madame Ye who were seated at the head of the table were chatting with each other, and it was not good for Madame Jiang to carelessly interrupt them.
Ming Yuchen, who was sitting opposite of her, tilted his head slightly to the side as he spoke to Zi Yi in a low voice. Before long, the two of them had smiles plastered on their faces;