Chapter 944: Chapter 803, A Slip of the Tongue Chapter 944: Chapter 803, A Slip of the Tongue Guo Ruoi ultimately could not resist i Shuang’s persuasion, allowing i Lan and i Ju to bring an invitation back to Xiao Yeyang and Daohua.
“Mother wants and my husband to attend the family dinner at the Duke Residence?” Daohua was pleasantly surprised as she received the invitation, then thought it over and realized there was nothing objectionable about it.
How could she deny the Duke Residence was Xiao Yeyang’s maternal family? As a new bride, it was proper for her to visit and recognize the relatives. Moreover, she had not yet offered tea in respect to Xiao Yeyang’s mother.
“I understand now, you may leave,” she said.
After dismissing i Lan and i Ju, Daohua fell into contemplation. When Xiao Yeyang returned from outside, she handed him the invitation.
Xiao Yeyang fell silent after looking at the invitation.
Daohua asked, “Should we go?”
Xiao Yeyang counter-asked, “Do you want to go?”
Knowing that Xiao Yeyang had affection for his maternal family, Daohua smiled and replied, “We should go. Firstly, I haven’t yet offered tea to mother; secondly, isn’t Governor Guo back in the capital? As your wife, I should also visit and pay respects to my grandfather and uncles.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yeyang smiled, “Then let’s go.”
Daohua smiled and nodded, “Good, tomorrow morning I will speak to father.”
Xiao Yeyang almost blurted out that wasn’t necessary, but after hesitating, he swallowed his words and instead said, “If we are visiting grandfather’s house, we can only stay at Four Seasons Manor for two days.”
Daohua replied, “I’ll explain the situation to master, he will understand. Well… after I visit my mother’s house on the second day of the New Year, we can spend more ti with master. By then, I can also bring father along.”
Xiao Yeyang laughed, “I’ll listen to you.”
The next day, as they were going to Four Seasons Manor and needed to deliver New Year gifts to the Yan Family, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang both woke up early.
Before leaving, Daohua first took the Guo Family’s invitation to find Prince Ping.
Prince Ping had already finished breakfast and was enjoying his ti with birds. Seeing Daohua, he quickly beckoned her over, “Yan girl, co see how delightful these magpies I’ve just obtained are.”
Daohua walked over smiling, “Anything father fancies must be excellent, but unfortunately, Yiyi isn’t versed in birds, you’ve asked the wrong person.”
Prince Ping laughed heartily, “I guessed you wouldn’t know, what brings you here?”
Daohua handed over the invitation with a smile.
An amused smile appeared on Prince Ping’s face, “An invitation for ? From which family? These days I’ve been attending so many banquets, I can hardly keep up.” As he spoke, he opened the invitation to read.
Watching Prince Ping’s face suddenly turn cold, Daohua, with her head down, said, “Father, please give your daughter-in-law so advice. If you tell us to go, we will go; if not, Xiao Yeyang and I will just spend a couple more days at Four Seasons Manor with master.”
Prince Ping snorted and glanced sideways at Daohua, knowing this girl was playing mind gas with him. Yet, considering she ca to seek his opinion in advance, he felt his dignity was intact, much more sensible than his own legitimate children.
“Go or don’t go, I hardly have ti to concern myself with such trivial matters,” he said, throwing the invitation back at Daohua.
Daohua looked up at Prince Ping, “Father, I haven’t yet offered tea to my mother-in-law; shall Xiao Yeyang and I… accept this invitation?”
Impatiently waving his hand, Prince Ping said, “Go wherever you like.” After a pause, he seed tired of various banquets and added, “I haven’t had my acupunctures by Master Gu in a while. In that case, later on, I will join you at Four Seasons Manor.”
Daohua was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly, “That would be wonderful, father. Master will be so happy to see you.”
Prince Ping grimaced, “I doubt that, your master has hardly ever given a good look. If not for his dical skills and your sake, I would have…”
Daohua interjected, “Would have what?”
Prince Ping grunted and turned, walking away with his birdcage.
He wasn’t about to speak ill of Master Gu in front of Yan girl; he was sure she would go and tattle to Master Gu if he spoke poorly of him.
Thinking about Master Gu, who never seed to hold him in any regard, he indeed felt sowhat intimidated.
Watching Prince Ping walk away, Daohua smiled and returned to Pingxi Hall.
“Father agreed to our visit to the Duke Residence. Also, he will be joining us at Four Seasons Manor later.”
Xiao Yeyang helped Daohua put on her cloak and handed her a hand warr, then held her hand as they stepped out of the house.
Expecting to wait for Prince Ping, they were surprised to find him already seated in the coach at the front gate of the Prince Residence.
Daohua approached the coach, saying, “Father, we might need to take a detour, I haven’t yet sent the New Year gifts to my maternal ho.”
Prince Ping, unconcerned, responded, “Well, just take the detour.”
Daohua bowed respectfully, “Thank you, father.” She then turned and walked towards another coach.
Xiao Yeyang stood by the coach waiting for Daohua, helped her inside, then took his seat as well.
Half an hour later, they reached the Yan Residence.
With Prince Ping present, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang did not enter the residence; they simply sent in the New Year gifts and continued their journey to Four Seasons Manor in the coach.
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Four Seasons Manor.
Yesterday, Daohua sent soone to deliver a letter. Gu Jian woke up early, knowing the two children were coming today, and busied himself preparing a table of food in the kitchen.
Just as the food was ready, Dongli ca in smiling and reported, “Master, the Countess and the Little Prince have arrived, and the Prince has also co.”
A smile flickered in Gu Jian’s eyes. He left the kitchen and returned to his courtyard.
After changing his clothes, it wasn’t long before Gu Jian saw Prince Ping leading Xiao Yeyang and Daohua into the courtyard.
Gu Jian sat in the main seat, waiting for the three to enter.
As soon as Prince Ping entered the room, he laughed and said, “Old Master Gu, we’ve co to see you.”
Gu Jian calmly nodded and then turned his gaze to the two children behind.
As they were newlyweds and it was nearing the end of the year, both Xiao Yeyang and Daohua were dressed in celebratory bright red garnts.
Looking at the two talented and good-looking children, Gu Jian’s face showed a satisfied and relived smile.
Daohua and Xiao Yeyang stepped forward, knelt down, and kowtowed three tis to Gu Jian.
After finishing their bows, Daohua playfully said, “Master, your disciple has brought your son-in-law to see you.”
Xiao Yeyang gave her a look and also smiled, saying, “Uncle, your nephew has brought your niece-in-law to see you.”
While Prince Ping thought Daohua’s words were normal, when it ca to Xiao Yeyang, he hurriedly interrupted, “What nonsensical talk, you should be calling him ‘Master’ like Yan girl, what are you talking about with nephew and niece-in-law, don’t speak if you don’t know.”
Xiao Yeyang, realizing he had accidentally misspoken, didn’t dare to argue.
Gu Jian glanced at Prince Ping, said nothing, but smiled and gave Daohua and Xiao Yeyang an ebony Maitreya Buddha pendant each that he had carved himself, “Wear these for protection from evil spirits.”
“Thank you, Master!”
“Thank you, Old Master!”
Daohua and Xiao Yeyang joyfully accepted the ebony pendants.
Prince Ping craned his neck to look, “Old Master Gu, where did you find such fine ebony?”
Gu Jian gave him a glance, “I still have one that’s was poorly carved, if the Prince doesn’t mind, I’ll give it to you.” Saying this, he tossed the last Maitreya Buddha pendant to Prince Ping.
Prince Ping hurriedly caught it, about to say he didn’t want sothing poorly carved, but seeing the lifelike ebony Maitreya Buddha in his hand, he instantly tucked it into his sleeve pocket.
After all, such high-quality ebony was hard to find; even he, a Prince, hadn’t seen much of it, best not to refuse a gift.
“Let’s eat.”
The four went to the dining room and found out all the dishes were personally made by Gu Jian, which moved Daohua and Xiao Yeyang.
Prince Ping clicked his tongue twice, “Old Master, you really do spoil Yan girl.”
Gu Jian imdiately responded, “Yiyi is my only disciple, whoever dares to mistreat her…” His sharp gaze swept over Prince Ping and Xiao Yeyang, and father and son simultaneously shivered.
Daohua squinted her eyes with stars in them, looking up at Gu Jian with admiration.
Just as the four were about to start eating, Dongli reported that the old Prince Yong, with his eldest grandson Xiao Yexuan, had co.
“What’s going on with Uncle Yong? His visits to Four Seasons Manor have beco too frequent,” Prince Ping couldn’t help but say.
As soon as he finished speaking, old Prince Yong’s laughter ca through, “Xiaojiu, you’re gossiping about behind my back again.”
Watching old Prince Yong enter the room, Prince Ping, Xiao Yeyang, and Daohua all quickly stood up to greet him, even Gu Jian stood up.
Old Prince Yong walked towards Gu Jian, “Brother Gu, please sit, I thought no one was here today, so I wanted to bring my grandson to join you for a al.”
Prince Ping muttered, “Uncle, just admit you ca over to mooch a al, why exaggerate?”
Old Prince Yong responded playfully, “What, can you co and not I?”
Prince Ping straightened his back, proudly saying, “We’re different, I am now related to old Master Gu.”
At his words, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang both coughed.
Gu Jian’s mouth twitched, giving Prince Ping a speechless look.
Old Prince Yong almost laughed but managed to hold it in.
Xiao Yexuan, watching everyone’s reactions, confusion flitted across his eyes. His grandfather becoming friends with the Countess of Shengping’s master was already odd, and seeing their interactions now, it seed even stranger.
Later, old Prince Yong sat to Gu Jian’s left, and Prince Ping sat to his right, forcing Daohua and Xiao Yeyang to sit opposite them.
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