Later, I became the prince of the group

The sixth and seventh princes in Qingju Palace were very happy to see Chu Yan.

Because every time Chu Yan sees them, he will bring some gifts, such as pastries that he dislikes very much, incense with an indescribable taste, and broken birds that make him have a headache...

But the two children agreed that this was a sign that the elder brother cared about them. Even if it wasn't very precious, it definitely represented a heartfelt gesture.

The status of their biological mothers is not high, they are not favored very much, but they have not suffered any ill-treatment, and their temperaments are pure.They usually live a three-point and one-line life, and they can only see their father when Emperor Chengxing comes to check their homework, and his father's attention is always concentrated on the older brothers. I can't say a few words, so I am very envious of Chu Yan who can see Emperor Chengxing every day, and curry favor with him whenever he has the opportunity.

As for why not curry favor with Chu Rui and Chu He?

Tried it, but the two elder brothers hugged each other, and they didn't bother to talk to them, little bean dings.

How is it like big brother, who has only known each other for such a short time, and then gives food and play... Play, play?

The eyes of the two children almost popped out as they watched Xinqing lift out the contents of the box one by one.

The Seventh Prince exclaimed in a milky voice: "Brother, where did these come from, I have never seen them before."

"I run a toy shop."

"Toy shop?" The sixth prince's voice was clearer, "Does it make toys?"

"Ah."

"Wow, don't we have a lot to play in the future?"

Chu Yan glanced at him, and said ruthlessly, "It's for sale, do you want it? Tell your mother and concubine to bring the money."

The sixth prince smiled and didn't take it seriously, and immediately took a small mechanism bird to play with.

They were arguing, and the princesses over there also arrived.

The princesses also have a special small palace, but they will stay with their biological mothers at other times except that they will go there when they are studying as maids.They also study, and they also go to the South Study Room every morning, but they don't study in the same courtyard as the princes, and in the afternoon they come back to learn female workers when the princes practice martial arts.

Chu Yan happened to pick an afternoon when the princesses would learn how to work as a maid. Otherwise, if they went to the concubine's palace one by one, it would be troublesome, and the concubines would easily think and suspect that he had some schemes.

Several children crowded together, causing Chu Yan some headaches, but fortunately, there was no dispute.This group of children began to learn the rules since they were young, and they have not yet reached the age of conscientiousness. The older ones let the younger ones, and the younger ones respect the older ones, and they all learn to look like gentlemen or dignified ladies.

While they were having a good time, Chu Yan planned to go to Daming Hall, the emperor's bedroom, and then Fengyi Palace. No matter whether he liked it or not, he always had to visit his father, queen and queen when he came to the palace.

When passing by Chu He's yard, he keenly heard the sound of conversation inside, even if Chu Yan didn't want to eavesdrop, it inevitably fell into his ears.

"Do you really believe that he intends to do business outside the residence with peace of mind?"

"What's the meaning……"

"Didn't you realize how attractive those gadgets are? Listen, Qingju Palace has never been so lively?"

"..."

Chu He looked a little sour and said: "Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi have lived with us since they were seven years old. When did you see them treat us so warmly? I'm afraid they are all tied to the eldest brother now, right? "

"But... so what?" The voice hesitated.

"It's not so good now. The two little guys are still young. In the future...hehe, that's all, I won't mention it. The future is still far away. Maybe I was wrong. He really just likes to do business... "

Chu Yan had already stopped unknowingly. There was an open courtyard door in front of him. He couldn't just pass by like this. It would be embarrassing if he was seen.

Xinqing glanced at him cautiously, unable to see any emotion on her master's face, so she could only whisper, "Your Highness, shall we take a detour?"

Just as Chu Yan was about to turn around, he heard another sentence from inside: "Second brother, don't you have ambition?"

Chu He was stunned: "What do you mean?"

"Nothing?" Chu Rui's voice was exceptionally calm, but what he said was a bit harsh, "I just think I really have to be wary of someone, and I shouldn't be wary of my brother first, right?"

There was a bit of anger in Chu He's voice, and he was a little unrestrained for a while: "Chu Rui, do you think I am sowing discord? Don't blame me for not reminding you, he is stupid at the age of five, how can he have any real feelings for you?" Is his purpose not obvious enough to please his father but he is unwilling to accompany the queen? Why do you think I remind you, because what he wants to see most now is definitely the fight between the two of us, and the last thing father wants to see is brotherhood If the time comes, we may be detested, but he is the only one who stays out of it!"

"Second brother, keep your voice down."

Chu Yan outside the wall chuckled, stopped listening, and took a detour to leave.

After paying homage to the emperor, he didn't go back to Qingju Palace and left the palace directly.

Sitting in the carriage, Xinqing saw that Chu Yan's expression was normal, and she seemed not to be disturbed by those conversations, so she asked curiously in a low voice: "Your Highness, have you ever thought about..." He gestured with his index finger upwards.

The next moment, I saw Chu Yan's cold gaze sweeping over.

Xinqing's heart trembled, and she immediately knelt down.

He usually dared to make jokes with his master, and Chu Yan never said no, and he was always gentle to the sixth princess and Liu Qi after marriage, and he was considerate enough to his servants, so that Xinqing only remembered that His Highness was the most beautiful in the world. The kind master, almost forgot the majesty and fierceness that His Highness showed from time to time when he just woke up.

The prince of his family has never been a docile sheep, but a wolf with minions.

Chu Yan didn't scold him, but he didn't wake him up either.

The carriage was always shrouded in a terrifying gloom, even though Chu Yan's face was calm at the moment and he couldn't see the abnormality, the coercion still remained undiminished.

When he just woke up, his body was weak, and he could still calm Xinqing with a single look, not to mention that he has been practicing martial arts for several months now, and he already has the potential of a warrior in his body.

Xinqing knelt all the way to the gate of the mansion. The groom was a little surprised when he saw the situation in the car, but he knew that he should shut up, and respectfully asked Chu Yan to get out of the car, and Xinqing got up and followed behind.

He had never been so clever before, the master obviously didn't say anything, he still knelt outside when he arrived at Jianmingju, Chu Yan didn't stop him, just let him kneel until the next day, and then said mercifully : "Get up."

Xinqing didn't care about the pain in her knees, and tried to get up, supporting her trembling legs to serve her master.

This time his master didn't feel sorry for him.

Chu Yan didn't mind telling Xin Qing what he thought. This little eunuch was not evil and loyal enough. He was raised by his confidants.But the premise is that he himself tells him that he doesn't want to see such a situation where he talks about such things without any scruples in the carriage.

Chu Yan couldn't help thinking, I hope Xinqing can learn a lesson, otherwise in the future...he won't be able to entrust some important matters to Xinqing.

A month later, Tao Lefang was finally completed, and Liu Qi personally went to the shop to arrange the tables and chairs.

During this period of time, he was drawing design drawings and staring at the purchase of supplies for the shop, filling his time to the brim, very fulfilling.

Before he came to the palace, he never imagined that one day he would be so motivated to make money by himself.

It’s summer now, but it’s not the hottest time yet. The street is very lively. Opposite the shop is a street with small stalls. Candied haws and haws occupy a row. Gluttonous children are eager to leave.

After making arrangements, Liu Qi moved a stool and sat at the door, staring at the child opposite in a daze. After a while, he suddenly thought of an idea.

He asked someone to invite a few candied haws sellers, and had a detailed talk with them. When they left, they all had smiles on their faces.

When they left, Chu Yan just entered the courtyard and looked sideways at the figures of the few people leaving.

Seeing him, Liu Qi happily ran over: "Your Highness, I think we should make our opening grand."

After hearing him finish his idea, Chu Yan touched his head with a smile.

Liu Qi obviously noticed the comfort and perfunctory, and asked: "Is there something wrong?"

Chu Yan said: "It's a smart idea for you to use candied haws to attract children, but you forgot that most of the things in our shop are beyond the reach of children from ordinary families, and children from rich families are the real customers. I will not be greedy for such a small advantage."

Liu Qi lowered his head lazily: "I... I've decided on my own, I've talked with others..."

"It's okay, there's nothing wrong with it." Chu Yan said, "You can distribute some of the candied haws you ordered as a good sign, and the other ones can be eaten when the children are tired from playing."

Liu Qi reacted: "Although it's just Xiaohui, eating a piece after playing is very delicious, and it will make them like this place even more!"

"Ah."

"But we can't open it so quietly, can we?"

Chu Yan: "That's right, you are very right in saying that we have to make it grand."

Liu Qi was very curious about what Chu Yan wanted to do, and it turned out that the day before the opening, Chu Yan directly sent invitations to various aristocratic families, so that they could bring their children to Tao Lefang for a day experience, and specifically asked them to bring only Child.

Liu Qi: "..."

The first time I saw Chu Yan taking advantage of the prince's privilege was to summon children.

The invited children were all from aristocratic families, one was more noble than the other, and those who were slightly unqualified were not included in this invitation, so there were only twenty or so in total.

However, some of them will bring good playmates, maids and book boys and so on, which add up to a lot of people, so Chu Yan only entertains five young guests every hour from the morning of Chenshi, and each little guest can at most Only three people can be brought in.

Although Tao Lefang put up the opening sign, put up festive red lanterns, and distributed candied haws to passing children, no other guests were allowed to enter.

The passers-by saw the luxurious carriages parked at the door of the shop, and they opened their eyes curiously. There were crowds of onlookers on the street, but they didn't dare to get too close for fear of disturbing the nobles. , but not noisy.

A screen was erected in front of the shop, and a curtain was hung on the door, which double blocked people's sight, and they would not be disturbed by people outside when they were inside the house.

Horse-drawn carriages are not allowed to stay at the gate. After the nobles and ladies get out of the carriage, the coachman will take the carriage to the back alley to stop. The first group of Xiaodouding arrives on time. They have been instructed before going out to greet the prince and princess first. .

Chu Yan was sitting on the second floor, playing checkers opposite Liu Qi.

When the little ones came up to greet them, Liu Qi was in a good mood and distributed candied haws to each little one: "There are some small objects on the first floor. You can see what you like. Those things in the yard are all playable."

When the last wave of people came up to greet the ceremony, Liu Qi, who was sitting with his back to the stairs, was about to poke the candied haws with a stick, when he heard a familiar voice: "I have seen the prince and princess."

Liu Qi trembled, and the candied haws rolled back onto the plate.

Chu Yan got out of the seat to help her, stopped Liu Lin from kneeling, and picked up the imitation children with the other hand: "Second brother, there is no need to be polite, we are opening today, and all the people who come here are Guests, all are free, let alone you are my uncle."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Liu Lin smiled, gestured to the child he brought, and explained: "This is the only grandson of the old Liang Palace, the youngest son of the Pingcheng County Wang family, and his grandfather, Mr. Lu, is mine. Teacher, when the post was delivered, he and I were both in the Lu residence, so I invited him to come here."

As he said that, he turned his eyes softly to Liu Qi: "I also want to see the princess."

Only then did Liu Qi regain his soul, rubbing the corners of his clothes with his hands nervously behind his back, but deliberately showed a look of indifference on his face: "What kind of princess, it sounds awkward, you are just like before. I will."

Liu Lin observed Chu Yan secretly, and found that he had no objection, so he said reassuringly, "It's been a long time since I saw Xiao Qi, I always miss it."

The last time Liu Qi returned to the Liu Mansion, Liu Lin was not at home, and the two brothers hadn't seen each other for a long time. Chu Yan knew that although Liu Qi didn't talk about it, he was very homesick and missed his relatives, so he wanted them to talk about the past alone.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Liu Qi blurted out: "I don't want to reminisce about the past."

Liu Lin was stunned for a moment, his eyes were a little more sad, but he still smiled and said: "Master Lu entrusted his son to me, and I can't leave him for too long, I will take him down to have a look first."

This time, he only made a simple bow, and then led the impatient little prince downstairs.

As soon as Chu Yan cast a questioning look at Liu Qi, he saw that Liu Qi suddenly lost face after the person left, his eyes were red, and he showed an expression of whether he was about to cry or not.

The young master was particularly wronged: "It's over, it's over, will my brother come back?"

"I didn't mean to say that..."

"Does he think I'm a white-eyed wolf, the kind who forgets my mother when I'm with you..."

Chu Yan patted him on the back amusedly: "I know, you seem to be close to home, how about I change him back?"

"No, it's too embarrassing." Liu Qi hugged him, "You don't want to go either."

Chu Yan comforted: "Okay, don't be afraid, I will find a way for you."

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