The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Chapter 1769 Two Escorts

Shang Xi then instructed Yu Hua, "Tomorrow, ask Da Yan what he thinks. Is he coming back for lunch or bringing his own? I remember the school also provides meals; you just need to pay a monthly fee."

At this moment, Cheng Feng, with his exceptional hearing, shouted, "Let him eat at the school, pay his meal fees for five years, and he's not allowed to come back at noon."

Yu Hua curled her lips and said, "Cheng Feng sent Da Yan away to study just for peace and quiet. No wonder Da Yan was heartbroken! Da Yan is loyal to him and spends all his time running errands for Cheng Feng!"

Cheng Feng shouted again from the inner room: "Womanly compassion! I'm just doing a good deed without caring about his future. As long as he's determined to study, I'll support him."

Shang Xi was the most fair and impartial, speaking and acting without bias. "So many schools have been established so that children can study. Even if Dayan can't make a name for himself through his studies, knowing more words will help him in the future. I support Cheng Feng in this matter. This is not the time to feel sorry for the child."

Yu Hua nodded in agreement!

Early the next morning.

Da Yan received the schoolbag. Although he didn't show any joy on his face, he stopped crying. The servants in the mansion had all come to congratulate him when they heard that the prince was going to support Da Yan's studies. Even now, Da Yan was still filled with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow. He was uncertain about the future and didn't know whether it was right or wrong. But the prince had been so angry with him yesterday. If he was told to study, then he would study. Da Yan made up his mind and treated studying as a chore, which made him feel much better.

Like a worried old mother, Yu Hua stuffed two eggs into Da Yan's schoolbag, saying, "Eat them when you're hungry!"

Shang Xi said, "There's lunch at the school, so he won't go hungry. Instead of giving him two eggs, you might as well give him two pastries. They're easier to eat that way."

Yu Hua said, "What do you know? Da Yan is going to study. Studying is the most brain-intensive activity. Only eating eggs can replenish the brain."

"absurd!"

Big Eyes reached into his backpack, touched the two scalding hot eggs, and asked Shang Xi and Yu Hua, "Should I bring these eggs with me?"

Yu Hua said, "You must bring them. Eggs are good for the brain. You can eat two eggs every day from now on."

Big Eyes finally smiled. So going to school had its advantages; he could eat an extra egg compared to the other servants. He loved eggs. "Your Highness, Steward Yuhua, I'm going to school!"

Shang Xi nodded: "Go ahead, study hard, don't waste your time!"

He stared blankly, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Yu Hua said, "Big Eyes, study hard and don't be playful!"

Big Eyes understood what he meant. "Don't worry, the Prince and Princess sent me to study. I will definitely study hard!"

Seeing the child leave, Shang Xi smiled and shook her head. "This child, going to school is like going to war. After a few days, he will like going to school. There are children of similar age in school, and he can play with them. It's better than spending his days with a bunch of servants in the palace."

Just then, Zhao Shuyun's carriage arrived at the door. "You're not here to pick me up, are you?!"

When Shang Xi arrived, she smiled and said, "While picking you up, Yu Hua and I will be sending the students to school."

"Oh, there are children studying in the Prince's mansion?"

Shang Xi said, "Yes, Cheng Feng has a little follower who is too young to be of much use yet, so he sent him away to study!"

Zhao Shuyun said admiringly, "You truly deserve to be called a virtuous person by the world."

"This time it was Cheng Feng's decision. The child cried terribly last night because he had to go to school! Come inside and talk. My sister has already arrived. We'll wait for He Ye a little longer."

"Isn't Lu Si Niang the benefactor of He Ye?"

Shang Xi nodded, "Lord Ge and Fourth Sister are both benefactors of He Ye! She will be here soon."

Before a cup of tea had been brewed, He Ye arrived. Everyone was talking in Madam Wan's room. Upon seeing He Ye, Madam Wan scolded, "Why are you going out with such a big belly?"

He Ye was carrying twins, and her belly was already much bigger than that of women who were about to give birth. However, He Ye looked much better recently and seemed happier than before. "Madam, I've been helping out with the birthday celebration by setting up a stall recently. Although my belly looks big, it doesn't stop me from working."

As she spoke, He Bao took out a glass hairpin from her handkerchief. "Madam, this glass hairpin is the best-selling one right now. Yesterday, Qing Sheng and I sold more than twenty hairpins at the entrance of Lingchen Temple. I brought one for you today. I wonder if it will meet your approval!"

Madam Wan was full of praise when she received the hairpin that cost five taels of silver. "You have better taste than your aunt. Last time she gave me two glass hairpins, which were colorful and obviously for young girls. But this one of yours is just what I like."

Madam Wan glanced at Xing'er and said, "Go and fetch my jade bracelet so we can admire the lotus leaves. This child knows to think of me."

Xing'er smiled and went to get the things, but He Ye naturally declined. Old Madam Wan put the bracelet directly on He Ye's hand. The size was perfect, and He Ye couldn't take it off. He Ye was unwilling to give up and wanted to take it off again. Old Madam Wan patted her hand and said, "Just wear it. This jade is good for your health."

He Ye turned to look at Shang Xi.

Shang Xi smiled and said, "Just accept the gift from the old lady. If your family sells any more trinkets, just remember to mention the old lady."

He Ye smiled and nodded, then bowed to Madam Wan, "Thank you, Madam."

The old lady was surprised. "Oh my, how can you be so agile? When I was pregnant with your uncle, I also had twins. When my belly wasn't as big as yours, I had difficulty walking and needed someone to help me. You are so nimble."

Lotus Leaf smiled and said, "The old lady is as precious as gold and jade, so naturally she is not as robust as me. Not only can I work, but I also don't suffer from morning sickness. Recently, my appetite has been good, and I especially like sour foods."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wan said, "Xing'er, go and get the pickled plums that You Ning sent."

Lotus Leaf said, "Madam, since this is a gift from my younger brother to you, please don't part with it!"

Madam Wan pointed to her mouth, "My teeth are failing, I can't eat sour things. Those sour plums were grown by your younger brother. Doesn't your brother have ten acres of land outside the North City? This year the plum harvest was bountiful. Sister Wu from the Crown Prince's residence prepared many ways for him to eat them, but none of them are edible to me, they're too sour! Today I'll give them to you!"

"Then I will respectfully accept your offer. Thank you, Madam!" He bowed to the old lady again, making the old woman's heart pound.

After sitting for about half a cup of tea's time, they finally set off for Baoxiang Escort Agency. As soon as they got off the carriage, they saw a long line of carriages at the entrance of Baoxiang Escort Agency, all loaded with goods. Teams of escorts were also waiting there, numbering about two hundred or so, making quite a spectacle.

Wan Baiqian casually asked one of the bodyguards, "Are you going out to escort a shipment?"

"That's right!"

"Where are we going to send so many bodyguards to escort goods?"

"Ling Yuan, our head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) lost a batch of goods last time and couldn't deliver them. We'll deliver them today!"