Chapter 1825 – Do You Hold Grudges?
“Nei nei, porridge!”
Compared to the chaos on the frontlines, life here on the backlines was much more relaxed, and the two little princesses were growing like bamboo shoots after a rain.
For instance, the Eldest Princess now spoke much more proficiently, becoming more and more of a chatterbox, while the Second Princess remained as taciturn as ever, lazy as a mountain.
“Early scare scare!”
The Eldest Princess had always been decisive, especially after realizing her extraordinary status; she was becoming more confident in her actions.
The Second Princess lazily lifted her eyelids, turning her back to her older sibling.
She had no interest in playing around with Jiang family’s little brat, who was just a pretty-face fan, and she certainly didn’t care about Wei Ci.
“Nei nei,” the Eldest Princess nudged her sister’s shoulder, playfully whining, “Nei nei go scare scare!”
The Second Princess: “…”
Seriously, how does a kid just over a year old already know how to act cute? Isn’t that a bit unfair?
Nearby, the Lady Official chuckled in agreement, “The Eldest Princess especially likes Mr. Wei.”
The Eldest Princess grinned widely, revealing a few tiny white teeth, saying, “Scare scare is very pretty!”
As a pretty-face fan herself, the Eldest Princess never hid this fact; even her closest maidservants were all good-looking.
The Lady Official continued, “Mr. Wei will be here in half an hour to teach. Eldest Princess just needs to wait a little longer to see him.”
The Eldest Princess didn’t quite grasp the whole sentence but understood the latter part, so she obediently sat down and waited.
Seeing the two princesses so cooperative, the Lady Official daydreamed about marriage and babies. :з
A colleague overheard her thoughts and couldn’t help but roll her eyes.
“Ordinary children can’t compare to the two princesses! What’s their background, and what’s our princess’s background? It’s not the same at all!” Her colleague said. “What’s a typical one-year-old like? Being able to call out ‘dad’ and ‘mom’ is already impressive! Can they express themselves like the Eldest Princess, as if they were two or three years old? Most are still on milk at five or six, while these two have been extraordinary since birth. Think about it—has there ever been a moment of worry about the princesses since their birth? Truly the reincarnation of the Purple 微星, born remarkable!”
Princess Lian was precocious, and Princess Yan’s laziness made it hard to judge her talent, but she was definitely not lacking.
Having children wasn’t easy, but wanting to have children with the same talent as the two princesses? That was as difficult as climbing to the heavens.
The colleague’s words successfully dispelled the Lady Official’s wishes.
When Wei Ci arrived on time to teach, the Eldest Princess dashed towards him like a little cannonball, firmly hugging his leg.
“Scare scare, give hugs!”
Wei Ci quickly bent down to steady her to avoid a fall, then respectfully bowed, “I, Wei Ci, greet the Eldest Princess.”
Taking advantage of Wei Ci’s bow, the Eldest Princess leaned in and planted a wet kiss on his cheek.
“I want scare scare hugs!”
Princess Yan witnessed it all and couldn’t help but roll her eyes secretly.
That outgoing personality really took after her mother; at such a young age, she had already picked up the art of flirtation. What would happen when she grew up?
If Jiang Pengji, fighting on the frontlines, knew her daughter was being all touchy with her husband, would she sneeze in surprise?
“Princess Lian, you must never do this again.”
Wei Ci was momentarily stunned, patiently advising Princess Lian to be mindful of her behavior.
This obsession with pretty faces really should be changed.
“I want scare scare.”
She felt so bored all day; the courtyard was only so big, and after a few laps, she got tired. Her sister wouldn’t play with her, so the most anticipated thing every day was seeing Wei Ci. Not just because he was good-looking, but also due to a natural affection from their blood bond.
Wei Ci rarely overstepped, but he gently ruffled the Eldest Princess’s soft hair, a chuckle escaping his throat.
“I miss you too, Princess.”
With the Lady Official and maidservants watching, Wei Ci couldn’t get too affectionate. He comforted the little one and then began preparing for the lesson.
Princess Lian’s talent was similar to Jiang Yan’s from the previous life; she was not only precocious in speaking and learning but also had an extraordinary memory.
Having had experience previously, Wei Ci didn’t teach them too slowly this time.
They didn’t need to comprehend the meanings of the texts; they just needed to memorize them. When they got a bit older, formal enlightenment would be much simpler. The Eldest Princess didn’t last until the end again; as Wei Ci finished, she was all curled up, drooling on the mat.
He carried both children back to their room, inquiring about what the Lady Official had them do or say today.
Finally, Wei Ci asked, “Did anyone come to see the two princesses today?”
The Lady Official was somewhat puzzled; ever since Jiang Jun had gone to war, Wei Ci asked this every afternoon.
Who would come looking for the two little princesses when Jiang Jun wasn’t here?
They were too small; they could barely talk and walk, so what use was there in seeking them out?
Though these doubts filled her mind, the Lady Official didn’t express them, instead replying as usual that there was no one.
Today, driven by curiosity, she asked one more question, “Mr. Wei, are you worried about the safety of the two princesses?”
Wei Ci smiled, “The guards in the princesses’ quarters are tightly secured; who could sneak past them to harm the princesses? It’s just that the princesses are still young and need thorough care; we can’t let our guard down, hence the inquiry, nothing more.”
The Lady Official’s doubts dissipated. They thought they were speaking quietly, unaware that the Second Princess heard every word of it.
Sure enough—
Wei Ci was not clueless.
Some things couldn’t just be avoided with strict precautions.
Even if he surrounded the princess’s quarters tightly, a malicious person could still easily enter and take the two infants.
That “malicious person” had intentions beyond just dealing with two little infants.
After Wei Ci left, he ran into Xu Ke.
Xu Ke had been increasingly busy lately, with battles breaking out in both Beiyuan and Xichang, overseeing logistics and supplies. He was visibly thinner by two circles. Although others helped share the workload, Xu Ke was the chief steward most familiar with Jiang Pengji’s resources; he was well aware of the situation across various locations, and some important matters could only be handled by him. Anyone else trying to help would only complicate things.
Naturally, he lost weight.
Once back at the residence, a servant told him Cheng Jing was waiting for him.
“Teacher’s wife fried some seeds and dried fruits, thinking that your residence is empty, so she sent me to deliver some.”
The seeds fried by the teacher’s wife tasted superb.
Back in the day, Jiang Pengji and Lü Zheng had stolen quite a bit.
Cheng Jing wasn’t greedy but didn’t dare refuse the teacher’s wife’s goodwill.
Although these snacks were small, they were a thoughtful gesture; a gift from an elder couldn’t be declined.
Cheng Jing, observant as always, noticed Wei Ci wore a hint of worry and casually asked.
Wei Ci hesitated for a moment.
“Friending, if you’re loyal to someone, but that person doesn’t give you a chance to win fame, will you hold a grudge?”
Cheng Jing nibbled on a seed and instantly guessed, “Are you talking about Xu Ke?”
