"Father Emperor!~" Xiao Jinheng quickly stopped Emperor Cheng, looking at his disheveled clothes, "Father Emperor, why don't you change your clothes and shave first before visiting...?"
Otherwise, rushing to Uncle Gu's house like this, what would that look like.
Emperor Cheng twitched the corner of his mouth, "You brat, are you embarrassed that I'm making a fool of myself for you?"
He's really grown up, now he's even managing what his own father wears...
Eunuch Zhao also advised from the side, "Your Majesty, your current identity is a merchant. If you look too shabby, people won't believe you!~"
What kind of merchant would make themselves look like this, like a gray donkey.
Emperor Cheng pondered for a moment, 'hmm', and instructed Eunuch Zhao, "Go to the carriage and get my clean clothes!~"
"Alright!" Eunuch Zhao responded and ran out happily.
Xiao Jinheng pulled Emperor Cheng to sit on a stool and said, "Father Emperor, this is your first visit to the Yun family. Going empty-handed, isn't that..."
"You brat, do you want me to prepare gifts? I am the Emperor, and it's already giving them great face to visit them proactively, alright?" Emperor Cheng roared.
Alas, this little rascal is about to drive him crazy.
After living outside for a few years, seeing his own father unexpectedly, this is not right, that is not right, why is he so meddlesome...
Xiao Jinheng couldn't help but chuckle, "Father Emperor, you don't know, my asthma was cured by the Yun family girl. And before, I contracted chickenpox and various strange illnesses, and the Yun family girl could cure them with a single white pill, which is much better than those white-bearded imperial physicians. I will never forget such great kindness and virtue!~"
"Father Emperor, arriving at Dashui Village so abruptly, it would be a disgrace to my face if I visited them empty-handed!"
Emperor Cheng: "..."
Little brat, how old are you to know about losing face?
He could tell that if he didn't go along with his son's wishes today, he wouldn't be able to go to Old Man Yun's house for tea.
"I already gave Yun girl a jade pendant!~" Emperor Cheng patted his inner pocket, feeling utterly broke.
"It's fine..." Xiao Jinheng grinned, then ran to the study and in a moment, handed Emperor Cheng a box of tea, "Here, Father Emperor, take this to visit them!"
Emperor Cheng: "..."
Good heavens, the gifts are already prepared.
When did his son become so diligent?
Could it be because of that little girl?
He'll have to get to know the Yun family girl properly when he has time, and see what other miraculous things she can do besides treating people...
"Which room is your Imperial Sister staying in?" Emperor Cheng asked, carrying the box of tea.
Xiao Jinheng pointed to the second guest room from the left in the east wing, "She's staying in that room!~"
"Why isn't she coming to pay her respects now that I'm here?" Emperor Cheng asked again.
Xiao Jinheng scratched his head, "I haven't had a chance to tell Imperial Sister yet..."
Alas, ever since Imperial Sister came to Old Man Yun's house, she's been pestering Brother Siman all day. If Father Emperor finds out, he'll surely send her back to the palace!
Although Brother Siman is excellent, he comes from a humble background, which is not suitable for a princess of a nation!
But on second thought, isn't Little Village Child also from a farming family, and he likes her to death?
"Forget it!" Emperor Cheng sighed, "If I go back to the palace, I'll take your Imperial Sister with me. She's not young anymore. If she keeps eating and having fun outside, what kind of princess would she be?"
"What does Father Emperor mean?" Xiao Jinheng asked curiously.
Emperor Cheng said lightly, "It means that when we return to the palace, I will marry off your Imperial Sister. Last year, Yan Guo sent envoys for a marriage alliance, and they have several unmarried princes who are all vying to marry your Imperial Sister!~"
Xiao Jinheng: "..."
As soon as he heard the words 'marriage alliance', he would think of his unfortunate Imperial Sister being bullied in a foreign land, crying herself to sleep every day, and not having enough to eat or wear.
He felt that Brother Siman should try harder. If their relationship could be confirmed earlier, Father Emperor might soften his heart.
Eunuch Zhao brought the clean clothes. After Emperor Cheng changed, he carried the box of tea and walked towards the east wing...
Just then, Old Man Yun walked out of the house. He was going to borrow two tables from the village chief, as there weren't enough dining tables at home for the banquet tomorrow.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped over the threshold, he saw a small boy with a dusty face squatting under the windowsill, picking at the cloth shoes on his toes.
Old Man Yun was stunned for a moment. He leaned closer and exclaimed, "Whose little child is this? You... why are you squatting by our window?"
Moreover, this little boy had golden hair and blue eyes, unlike the children of ordinary families. He should be from an outer region.
Jin Xiaolou looked up and murmured, "I'm looking for Sister Xi Tian!~"
"Why are you looking for my daughter?" Old Man Yun asked.
It's really strange, what kind of people did Sanman and Sweet Baby bring back when they went out...
That woman was silly and only knew how to eat, and this boy looked strange too, especially his gaze when he looked at people, it was cold and direct. He would definitely be a difficult person to deal with when he grew up.
Just as Jin Xiaolou was about to explain, a hoarse laugh came from the courtyard, "This is a child we found on the road!~"
Emperor Cheng, wearing a dark blue robe and holding the box of tea, walked over with a smile, "You must be the Yun family patriarch!"
Seeing that this person had an extraordinary demeanor, with a hint of imperial majesty in his eyes, and carried the authority of a superior in every move, Old Man Yun knew that this person was no ordinary person...
He hesitantly cupped his hands, "I'm just a farmer. Calling me patriarch isn't quite right. May I ask who you are, sir?"
Xiao Jinheng smiled slightly, "Uncle Yun, this is my father!~"
"What?" Old Man Yun was stunned.
Young Master Xiao had lived in Dashui Village for so many years but had never mentioned his parents.
Old Man Yun thought they had died long ago...
"Oh, this is incredible!" Old Man Yun rubbed his hands excitedly, "Sir, please come inside. Huai Hua, make some tea, we have guests!~"
Old Man Yun was a grateful person. He knew exactly how much Young Master Xiao had done for his family over the years.
Since his own father was visiting, he had to entertain him properly...
"Shan Shan, fry some small twists and pastries. Do we still have melon seeds? Hurry and bring them all out!~"
Amidst laughter and joy, Emperor Cheng was invited into the main hall.
Jin Xiaolou had nowhere to go and followed behind.
Madam Gu was knitting a sweater, Little Xi Tian and Yun Sanman were sitting at the dining table eating sour soup noodles, and Gao Jingde was accompanying Yun Xiaobao in the inner room to draw...
Hearing the cheerful laughter, Madam Gu looked up towards the door.
It would have been better if she hadn't looked. When she saw Emperor Cheng's face, the needlework in Madam Gu's hands dropped to the ground, and she stood there blankly.