Read Novel Full Chapter 1769 - 1762: Chu Heng Is About to Ascend the Throne
Chapter 1769 -1762: Chu Heng Is About to Ascend the Throne
Xiao Yu touched the jade thumb ring on his left thumb with his right hand, his eyes cold and deep, “The son of a merchant, coming to the capital for the imperial examination…”
Saint Ruan couldn’t discern any change in his expression, but his cute little apprentice, Xiao Yuntang, came over smilingly to tell him, “Master, Daddy said he’s going to take Mother back to Jiang Du City to visit their family and see Cousin Heng and them, to witness his ascension ceremony.”
“Yes! In a month’s time is the spring exam, and in three months it’s that brat Chu Heng’s ascension ceremony!”
Saint Ruan patted his chest delightedly, recalling, “Su Yingxue and Chu Yihan, this couple, have been slacking off for over a decade. They can’t possibly miss their son’s ascension ceremony, can they? It’s going to be lively these few months! I must go to Jiang Du too!”
The spring exam doesn’t concern him, but at Chu Heng’s ascension ceremony… he definitely wants to catch Chu Yihan to see if that scoundrel has grown any new hair!
Su Miaoyan had traveled the road back to Jiang Du City many times, as Xiao Yu almost annually took her back to Jiang Du City to visit their parents and family, and also brought Xiao Yuntang along to see the world.
Now Xiao Yuntang, at just thirteen, already knew which inn they would stay at, and the exact day and two-hour period they would reach Jiang Du City.
This time, however, Su Miaoyan kept gazing out the window, staring intently at the passing scenery and farmland, lost in thought.
“Mother, is there something Tangtang did wrong in terms of etiquette?” Xiao Yuntang sat upright before Su Miaoyan, asking in a low voice.
She knew her mother was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis’s Manor and was always the best at etiquette from a young age. She also wished to be like her mother, dignified and graceful in front of others.
Su Miaoyan came back to her senses, observing her upright posture and graceful demeanor, chuckled softly, “Tangtang is doing great, much better than I did at your age. Your grandmother and uncle will surely like you.”
Her mother always valued manners and loved such well-mannered girls like Tangtang. The Marquis’s Manor likely adored her even more; even Su Hao’s legitimate daughter Su Baojun envied little Tangtang from their home.
Thinking of this, Su Miaoyan couldn’t help but tease, “I imagine the Crown Prince also likes Tangtang.”
“Mother, what are you saying!”
As soon as Xiao Yuntang heard the four words “Crown Prince,” her face instantly turned red, shyly turning her head away.
The temperature in the spacious carriage suddenly dropped, and Xiao Yuntang felt a bit scared. Su Miaoyan glanced at Xiao Yu; his face, as he rested his eyes, was as cold as ice.
Xiao Yuntang immediately pressed her lips together, not daring to speak.
Su Miaoyan wasn’t afraid of him. She leaned forward and poked his face, “You really don’t want the Crown Prince to like Tangtang? Look, you’ve scared her.”
They had only one daughter, Tangtang, for many years. He had never made Tangtang learn business, already decided to pass the family business to Xiao Qingyu’s adopted eldest son.
He doted on Tangtang immensely, having even fetched the moon for her several times.
But now Tangtang is thirteen; in two more years, she’ll reach her coming-of-age ceremony and need to discuss marriage. Whenever this matter is brought up, he becomes sinister, scaring away many families interested in proposing.
But Tangtang won’t stay by their side forever; one day, she will have to marry.
“The Crown Prince is nothing special.” Xiao Yu took Su Miaoyan’s hand, suppressing the ominous aura around him, and spoke to her with great tenderness.
Su Miaoyan pouted, “My sister Yingxue’s only son, the Crown Prince of the Great Cheng Dynasty who ascended the court at five, the most outstanding man in the world, and you say there’s nothing special? Tangtang, is there anything bad about Heng’er?”
Xiao Yuntang knew her parents wouldn’t have a conflict, but blushing, she didn’t dare to speak. When Su Miaoyan pressed her again, she finally said reservedly, “Cousin is God’s favored one, there’s nothing inappropriate.”
In her heart, that person is… extremely good, as brilliant as the sun, moon, stars, and rivers.