Because they had woken up too late, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang had breakfast and lunch together.
At the dining table, Xiao Yeyang asked, "Have you seen those two maidservants?"
Daohua nodded.
Xiao Yeyang, "How are they?"
Daohua looked at him with a smile, "Trained by mother, they are naturally excellent. I’ve had them follow Guyu first to get familiar with things, then arrange their duties."
Xiao Yeyang hummed in acknowledgment, "As long as you find them good, that’s fine." He paused and then continued, "If there’s anything about the two that you don’t like, don’t hesitate to speak up or send them away."
Daohua nodded with a smile.
Xiao Yeyang continued, "I haven’t spent much time living in the Prince Residence. There aren’t many of my people there, but back then... before ’that person’ left, some favours were granted. Since my return, a few have sought my patronage."
Daohua suddenly reached out and grabbed Xiao Yeyang’s hand, interrupting him.
Xiao Yeyang looked at Daohua, puzzled.
Daohua, "...Xiao Yeyang, it’s not difficult to call someone mother."
Xiao Yeyang paused, silent, not saying a word.
Daohua knew Xiao Yeyang harbored some thorns in his heart and understood that further pushing would be too much, so she didn’t say more, "Are those people trustworthy? Could there be any who have deliberately sought your patronage?"
Xiao Yeyang collected his thoughts, "I’ve secretly had Defu investigate them, and there’s no problem with any of them. After I return from my visit tomorrow, I’ll have them come and pay respects to you, then you can take a closer look."
Daohua nodded and attentively picked up a piece of beef brisket for Xiao Yeyang, saying with a smile, "My lord has arranged everything so meticulously."
Xiao Yeyang glanced at her with a smile, put down his chopsticks, and caught Daohua’s hand, "Call me ’my lord’ once more, let me hear it again."
Daohua swiftly withdrew her hand, "Hurry up and eat, the food is getting cold!"
Xiao Yeyang chuckled, "No matter, you can also call me that tonight."
Upon hearing this, images of her pleading last night flashed in Daohua’s mind, her cheeks instantly flushed red, and she glared fiercely at Xiao Yeyang.
Seeing Daohua with an angry yet enticing blush on her cheeks, Xiao Yeyang felt an itch in his heart—had it not been the dining table, he would have longed to hold her close and cherish her dearly.
Noticing the increasingly fervent look in Xiao Yeyang’s eyes, Daohua lost her appetite. She hurriedly took a few bites of her food, put down her chopsticks, and rushed to the inner room to see Wang Manman and the other maids tidying up the cabinets.
Xiao Yeyang shook his head with a laugh, muttering, "The monk may run away, but the temple can’t be moved." Finishing his remark, he continued to enjoy his meal leisurely. freeweɓnovel.cøm
After Xiao Yeyang had finished eating, Daohua didn’t want to stay indoors, so she asked him to accompany her for a walk around the Prince Residence.
Xiao Yeyang wanted to stay inside with Daohua, but seeing her so enthusiastic, he didn’t want to dampen her spirits, so he accompanied her outside.
Owing to the expansion of the eastern part of the Prince Residence, the area was quite large. The entirety of Pingxi Hall resembled a small garden, with rockeries, stacked stones, flower houses, artificial lakes, bridges, pavilions, bamboos, and more, offering both leisurely living and places for enjoyment.
Daohua had been involved in the architectural design of Pingxi Hall, knowing the layout by heart. Given that it was winter and today was devoid of sunlight, the scenery everywhere was bland, and she quickly made a cursory tour of the area.
After that, Xiao Yeyang took Daohua to see other parts of the Prince Residence.
While they were walking, small snowflakes began to drift from the sky.
"Let’s go back!"
Xiao Yeyang took the umbrella from Wang Manman’s hand and personally sheltered Daohua with it.
Daohua tightened the cloak around her and nodded, "Alright."
On another path, Luo Qiong just left the Princess Consort’s side and was planning to return to her own courtyard when she saw Xiao Yeyang and Daohua walking hand in hand through the Prince Residence.
Seeing Xiao Yeyang carefully shielding Yan Yiyi with the umbrella as if he feared the snow would reach her, envy suddenly filled Luo Qiong’s eyes.
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