The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 1181

Chapter 1181: Chapter 1004, National Defense Academy

On the ninth day of the ninth month, the Chongyang Festival, Xiao Yeyang hosted a banquet for the officials at the Prince Residence.

While Xiao Yeyang was busy receiving a few Magistrates, the An and Du families gathered together and went to see the ’amusement park’ that the royal grandchildren had mentioned.

"Indulgence leads to the loss of aspiration!"

Watching Xiao Moqing and the others frolicking in the courtyard, Lord An shook his head: "Prince Weiyuan and Princess Consort Xiao are too indulgent with the children. If this continues, they will surely raise a few profligate siblings who only know pleasure and enjoyment."

Lord Du remained silent, observing the facilities in the courtyard, he felt it was unproblematic; after all, children are lively and energetic, it’s good for them to express their natural tendencies.

Lord An looked at several people from the Du family: "What do you think? The royal grandchildren have been in Xiliang for more than two months, just letting them play and frolic in the Prince Residence every day?"

As he spoke, he scoffed.

"Every day they come over, just to pay their respects to the Prince of the National Defense Academy at noon and have lunch with him. I see that the royal grandchildren have almost become playmates of Xiao Moxi."

Lord Du replied with a smile: "Lord An, you’re being too severe. Even if the royal grandchildren didn’t come, the Little Prince can still play just fine by himself."

Lord An gave Lord Du a sidelong glance and sneered inwardly, the second Prince could not compete with the Crown Prince in Beijing, so the Du family immediately ingratiated themselves with Prince Weiyuan upon arriving in Xiliang, this eager attitude truly sickens me.

Lord An couldn’t be bothered with Lord Du, turning instead to talk to Lords Chang and Yuan: "In Beijing, the royal grandchildren had already begun their education with a master early on. Now that they have come to Xiliang, we shouldn’t let their studies fall behind, should we?"

Lord Chang smiled: "So what does Lord An suggest?"

Lord An: "The Princes have entrusted the royal grandchildren to us, and we ought to live up to the Princes’ trust. How about we propose to Prince Weiyuan to establish an Academy within the Prince Residence for the education of the royal grandchildren?"

Proposing this was also of self-interest to him, for, without a banquet invitation from Xiao Yeyang, he rarely had the opportunity to step through the gates of the Prince Residence.

Not being able to enter the Prince Residence, how could he forge a relationship with the Prince of the National Defense Academy?

But if Moqing studied and took classes at the Prince Residence, he could use concern for Moqing’s education as a reason to visit the Prince Residence regularly. Over time, he would undoubtedly encounter the Prince of the National Defense Academy.

When Lord Du heard this, he couldn’t help but laugh: "Lord An, your idea is truly... excellent!"

He was all too aware of the intentions of the An Family, even though he was pleased to see it happen, he still felt that the An Family considered themselves too important.

To have the Prince Residence build an Academy specifically for the education of the royal grandchildren, why would Prince Weiyuan agree to that?

Lords Chang and Yuan could also see through Lord An’s motives but did not expose them, as they too were vying for the title from the Prince of the National Defense Academy.

Lord Yuan laughed and said: "Fine then, since it was Lord An who proposed it, we naturally have no objections. We will let Lord An speak to Prince Weiyuan about it later, and we will definitely support you behind your back."

Lord Du and Lord Chang quickly echoed their agreement.

Seeing the three men pushing him forward, Lord An was somewhat frustrated, but since he had already spoken, backing down now would make him look weak in their eyes. He immediately said, "Well then, let’s go find Prince Weiyuan now."

...

After chatting with Dong Yuanxuan and a few Magistrates, learning that the division of counties and prefectures was nearly complete and various policies were being smoothly implemented, Xiao Yeyang was in a very good mood.

The An and Du parties could sense Xiao Yeyang’s good mood when they arrived.

After lunch, just as Xiao Yeyang was preparing to take Dong Yuanxuan and the others to admire the chrysanthemums in the garden, the An and Du parties approached him.

Lord An: "Prince, we have an important matter to discuss and would like to request a moment of your time!"

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