Because he was traveling with three children, Xiao Yeyang did not hurry on their journey. Whenever they encountered lively places, Daohua would have the three children get off the carriage to experience the local customs.
After a shaky ride, it wasn’t until mid-March that Xiao Yeyang and his group entered the Capital Boundary.
"Mom, look quick, are we about to arrive in Beijing?"
Daozi leaned on the carriage window, excitedly pointing at the distant and imposing city walls.
Daohua smiled and said, "Yes, we’re about to arrive in Beijing." Then she pulled Daozi back to a seated position and let down the carriage curtains.
"Once we enter the city, we can’t be as wild as we were on the road."
Daozi nodded and sat up straight, "Mom, I know. Dad has already told me. He said Beijing is under the Emperor’s feet, with numerous rules. Everything we do represents our Prince Residence; we must not lose face."
Seeing Daozi so sensible, Daohua felt very relieved.
Once close to Beijing, Xiao Yeyang chose to ride a horse instead of sitting in the carriage.
Soon, the procession arrived at the city gates.
Without needing to check, the soldiers guarding the gate immediately went up to greet Xiao Yeyang when they saw him. It only took a moment before the convoy was allowed to enter the city gates without obstruction.
"Mom, Beijing is so lively!"
"Even more than our Xiliang."
Listening to the hustle and bustle outside the carriage, Daozi was able to bear it, but the twins could not. To soothe the little ones, Daohua could only lift the carriage curtain slightly.
Watching the three small faces curiously observing the street scene outside, Daohua said with a smile, "Once your father has taken care of all his business, he’ll take you out to play."
After a while, the Prince Residence arrived.
...
"Prince, Prince!"
Huai En rushed into the study in a fluster.
The Prince, who was arranging portraits of his grandchildren, looked up displeased, "Are you being chased by a dog, to be in such a panic!"
Huai En was breathing rapidly, "Prince, the Princess Consort has returned with the Little Prince and the others."
On hearing this, the Prince was momentarily stunned, then quickly put down the portrait in his hand and hurried out of the study.
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