Chapter 156 - 154. Why Don’t We Make One? I (1/2)
Third person POV
Weisheng and Hong er gave Lu Cixi's servant a notice that they would visit her palace to have a family dinner there which rarely happen in royal family. They walked together with Hong er in the middle and both of her hands were held by the two boys.
Hong er explained the purpose of every building that they passed to Xue Lang. While they were having a happy family time together, on the other side, Weisheng's subordinate was on frantic with the new family member. Meanwhile, Hong er's subordinate had gotten used with her spontaneous decision which lead them to comfort Weisheng's subordinate.
Qi zongguan (from ch 82.vacation IV, in case you forgot) was busy looking for teachers that would teach Xue Lang. The main problem was to find a trustworthy combat teacher and magic teacher, because Xue Lang's hidden skill's a top secret. At the same time, clothing department was busy making new clothes for their new prince.
Not long after, they arrived at Lu Cixi's palace. Princess Yue happily waved her hand to Hong er and offered them a seat. She gawked at Xue Lang and touched his hair.
Princess Yue: ”Oh my! His hair is so smooth and shiny.”
While Princess Yue was admiring her nephew, Weisheng and Hong er were oppressed by Lu Cixi's fierce gaze.
Weisheng: ”Imperial Mother, we can explain this.”
Lu Cixi: ”Aijia doesn't need an explanation, Aijia heard all of your reasons to adopt this kid.”
Hong er: ”Your Majesty Empress Dowager, Chen qie knew this is a reckless decision but-”
Lu Cixi: ”Aijia never said that it is a bad thing but every decision has its own bad side. Aijia didn't blame you, Aijia understand how you feels seeing that poor child as Aijia is a mother too.”
Hong er: ”Chenqie sincerely thank for Your Majesty Empress Dowager's graciousness.”
Lu Cixi: ”But Aijia have a rule. That child should never become a crown prince nor an emperor.”
Everyone in the hall was silenced by Lu Cixi's statement. Some of them were bewildered but they aren't stupid to think that Lu Cixi was being cruel to Xue Lang. As servants that served beside Lu Cixi, they didn't lack any knowledge.
Without any hesitation, Hong er bowed and agreed to Lu Cixi.
Hong er: ”Yes, Your Majesty Empress Dowager.”
Lu Cixi: ”En. Xue Lang.”
Xue Lang stride and stopped beside Hong er and gave his greetings to Lu Cixi.
Xue Lang: ”Greetings to Your Majesty Empress Dowager.”
Lu Cixi: ”En. Rise, come here, let Aijia see your face.”
Xue Lang's timidly walked towards Lu Cixi with his head hang low. He was afraid that Lu Cixi would hate him.
Lu Cixi: ”Raise your head.”
Xue Lang abruptly raised his head and saw Lu Cixi smiling at him. Lu Cixi tapped his chin with her fan and firmly spoke.
Lu Cixi: ”A prince should walk with his chin up.”
Then she tapped her fan on his slouching back.
Lu Cixi: ”Straighten your back.”
Then his shoulders.
Lu Cixi: ”Raise it a little bit. Good. This is how a prince from Da Qi should walk, you have to be confident and fierce.”
Xue Lang: ”Yes, Your Majesty Empress Dowager. Thank you for the advices.”
Lu Cixi: ”Remember to repay good with good.”
Xue Lang: ”Yes, Your Majesty Empress Dowager.”
Lu Cixi: ”En. You still lack in many things but these things could be learnt over the time. Keep up the good work.”
Xue Lang blushed by Lu Cixi's praise which she found pretty cute. His son never acted this cute before even when he was at the same age as Xue Lang.
Lu Cixi: ”My~ What a cute child you are~ How about call Aijia ”Grandmother”?”
Xue Lang shyly spoke out those words that he never spoke before.
Xue Lang: ”Gr-grandmother.”
His cheeks became rosy pink when Lu Cixi's smile widened. She took a piece of apple that was beautifully served by the servants for Lu Cixi to enjoy in her free time and positioned it in front of Xue Lang's lips.
Lu Cixi: ”Here, eat some apple.”
Xue Lang: ”En. Thank you, grandmother.”
Lu Cixi: ”Good~”
Xue Lang took the apple and ate it in a gulp. Dinner arrived not long after and they have a good time together as a whole family.
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