Chapter 724: Chapter 723: 723: Mother is Really Beautiful

Huang Ying was surprised and called Xiachu back, “You were on night watch outside last night, did you see anyone come in?”

Xiachu shook her head, “I didn’t see anyone.”

“Did you fall asleep on duty?”

“How could I not be sleepy?” Xiachu stuck out her tongue, “Did something happen?”

Huang Ying didn’t say anything, just looked toward Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning said, “It’s nothing. Are the two children up yet?”

“The young masters got up early and are playing in the emperor’s eldest grandson’s courtyard. Once the master is dressed and washed, we will have Xiaoman bring them over.”

“Alright.”

Jiang Ning then went to wash and change her clothes.

There’s no need to wear formal attire when going back to her mother’s house; everything should be comfortable and warm. But this is a festive day, and her usual plain clothes are not quite suitable.

Huang Ying picked a bright red skirt and overcoat for her, and a big red cape embroidered with peonies and trimmed with fox fur on the outside.

She rarely dressed so brightly, and it set off her pretty face even more beautifully, like the first snow.

Even Wenzan gave her a serious compliment: “Mother looks so beautiful.”

Lingzi jumped: “I want to dress like mother too!”

Huang Ying laughed, “Just before the New Year, the Prime Minister’s Mansion had sent several sets of clothes, including a red little jacket, which is suitable for the little princess.”

Chunlai hurriedly went to fetch the clothes and helped Lingzi change.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Lingzi was very satisfied. Holding her mother’s hand, they stood in the snow, like a pair of snow dolls.

Li Tingqian came to pay his respects.

Jiang Ning asked him what time he went to bed last night, what he ate early in the morning, whether he wore warm clothes, and if he wanted to go to the Prime Minister’s Mansion with them.

Li Tingqian shook his head, “Imperial Grandmother wants to go to offer incense, and she asked me to accompany her.”

“Oh, then you dress warmly. You all should take good care of him and don’t take off the clothes in a hurry if it’s hot. It’s windy outside and you’ll catch a cold easily.” Jiang Ning confidently reminded the eunuchs and maids who were following him.

Although the Empress is a cruel person, she is still very loving to her only grandson, and she won’t treat him badly.

Watching Xiaoqian’s back as he walked towards the door, Jiang Ning called out to him.

“Xiaoqian,”

“Is there anything else, Auntie?” Li Tingqian turned back.

“When will you come back with your Imperial Grandmother after offering incense?”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“In the afternoon.”

“Come here, let me talk to you.”

“Oh.”

Li Tingqian obediently returned to her side.

“I will have someone wait in the palace. When you come back, they will take you to the Prime Minister’s Mansion.” Jiang Ning adjusted the fur collar around his neck and smiled, “In the evening, we’ll play with fireworks together.”

Li Tingqian’s eyes brightened, and he nodded vigorously: “Yes!”

“Alright, go on.”

“Thank you, Auntie!”

Li Tingqian ran towards the outside, and his steps seemed much happier.

Jiang Ning shouted a reminder, “Remember, don’t eat anything outside casually. If you want to eat anything, come back, and I’ll cook it for you!”

“I remember!”

The sound of the young boy’s cheerful voice came from outside.

He had already run far away.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, “Children are always so quick on their feet.”

Huang Ying laughed and said, “The master really loves the emperor’s eldest grandson.”

“He regards Li Hongyuan as his father and me as his mother. If I don’t love him, who will?”

“It’s the emperor’s eldest grandson’s fortune to have a loving aunt like the master.”

“Stop flattering me, let’s get ready to go.”

Jiang Ning led the two children out of the Crystal Clear Manor, hand in hand.

Lingzi called out, “Daddy!”

Li Hongyuan was walking towards them.

Lingzi ran towards him.

Li Hongyuan picked her up and laughed, rubbing her cheek, “Lingzi, you’re so beautiful today.”