32: The old prince wants to have a daughter, and the second prince wants to participate in politics!

Chapter 32: Old Wang Wants a Daughter, Second Prince Joins Politics!

Prince Yong, Li Chang'an, was famously known in the capital city for enjoying life.

Everyone knew that Prince Yong's poetry and essays were valuable, and his magazines sold exceptionally well; even with piracy, it couldn't stop Li Chang'an from profiting.

Just like now, Li Chang'an's dinner table featured famous dishes from all corners of the world.

"Ruo Ruo, I've invited the ten best chefs in the capital to make all your favorite dishes."

Fan Ruoruo's eyes curved, and she smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Fan Sizhe specifically ran over just for this meal!

"Thank you for the hospitality, Brother-in-law. This meal must cost a year of my father's salary!"

"Oh my! It smells so good!"

With Liu Shuyan in the palace, Li Chang'an usually dined with Xiren and Qingwen.

But whenever there were guests or when he was outside, Li Chang'an still maintained an appearance of proper hierarchy.

The world is never equal; being too kind to subordinates in front of outsiders is actually not good for himself or the two maids.

Li Chang'an said, "Xiren, Qingwen, Mr. Wang, there are no outsiders today, let's eat together!"

Fan Ruoruo also said, "Two older sisters, please eat with us. Otherwise, with so many dishes, the three of us can't finish them all."

"Mr. Wang... you shouldn't be so polite either!"

The two maids seemed to have received permission from the mistress and no longer stood on ceremony.

Wang Qinian, with his Jianghu demeanor, didn't bother with formalities and sat directly at the table to feast.

It's truly great to follow Prince Yong; eating delicious food and drinking fine wine every day, and walking around the capital without a care!

Although Prince Yong is quite cunning, he actually has no airs and is very easy to get along with.

All the clever people in the capital knew that Wang Qinian was Prince Yong's newly recruited confidant.

He sold maps and scammed money at the city gate, and the guards even helped him trick people!

Wang Qinian felt that following Li Chang'an was an absolute jackpot!

After dinner, Fan Ruoruo, holding the gift from Li Chang'an, left Prince Yong's Residence, looking back every few steps.

Wang Qinian, Zhen Gang, and Duan Shui went together to escort the Fan Family siblings home.

On the way back, Wang Qinian happily sang a little tune.

Zhen Gang couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Wang, why are you so happy today?"

Wang Qinian leaned against the cart's shaft, a chrysanthemum-like smile blossoming on his face.

"I... want to find a woman."

Zhen Gang said with a hint of envy, "What kind of woman does Mr. want to find?"

Wang Qinian half-closed his eyes and said, "What kind of woman I find isn't important..."

"I just want a daughter; daughters are so cute!"

"Hehehe!"

...Fan Ruoruo and Fan Sizhe entered the courtyard and saw Fan Jian waiting in the main hall with a dark expression.

Liu Ruyu looked nervous and uneasy, not daring to breathe loudly.

Fan Sizhe slipped behind Fan Ruoruo, his small frame hiding her, not daring to show half his face.

"Father! Your daughter is back!"

Fan Ruoruo acted as if nothing had happened, showing a charming and playful smile.

"Hmph!"

Seeing his daughter's smiling face, Fan Jian's anger suddenly dissipated by more than half.

"You still know how to come home! What are you holding in your arms?"

Fan Ruoruo blinked her big eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering incessantly.

Fan Jian saw it, and his heart melted; his surge of anger had long since vanished.

Fan Sizhe eagerly answered, "A gift from Prince Yong to older sister! He said to look at it when we got home!"

Fan Ruoruo dutifully said, "Father and Aunt are both here, let's open it and see!"

Fan Jian nodded in satisfaction; Ruo Ruo was still so well-behaved and sensible.

Who knew what inappropriate things that rascal Li Chang'an had given his daughter!

Fan Jian called a servant to slowly unroll the scroll.

As the calligraphy and painting on the scroll appeared before everyone's eyes, everyone held their breath.

An exquisite and peerless meticulous flower-and-bird painting, two white geese, a few lotus flowers!

Beside it was Li Chang'an's "ode to the goose" poem, given to Fan Ruoruo at the age of five!

It was also poetry on the left and painting on the right, but this one was clearly much more exquisite than the one auctioned four years ago!

Liu Ruyu murmured, "Your Highness's flower and bird painting is truly lifelike, as if it's alive!"

Fan Jian, however, stared at those few lines of Slender Gold script, unable to tear his eyes away for a long time!

"Although Prince Yong is mischievous, he is indeed a rare talent in a thousand years!"

"In the past two or three years, his Slender Gold script has improved significantly, slender yet not lacking in substance, subtly revealing a free and uninhibited style!"

"With golden hooks and iron strokes, elegant and nimble, this calligraphy is unsurpassed in the world!"

Fan Ruoruo looked at the two white geese, her face turning crimson.

The one auctioned before only had one goose, but this one given to her had two... a pair of white geese, the meaning was self-evident!

She really, really wanted to grow up quickly!

Fan Sizhe said, "The calligraphy and paintings His Highness has sold these past few years either only contained poetry or only flower-and-bird paintings."

"This one is an exception! I wonder how much silver it could fetch!"

Fan Jian snorted coldly, "Ignorant! This painting truly represents His Highness's actual skill; those that were sold were somewhat restrained in their brilliance."

"If this painting were to be put up for sale, ten thousand taels of gold would be nothing!"

As soon as these words were uttered, the entire family was shocked!

"A calligraphy and painting worth a million taels of silver!" Fan Sizhe swallowed hard, then closed his eyes to do mental arithmetic.

Fan Jian said coldly, "Foolish boy, you need to do mental arithmetic for such a simple number? It's ten thousand years of your father's salary! Hmph!"

After the family had admired it sufficiently, Fan Ruoruo had a servant roll up the painting, then held it tightly in her arms.

Fan Ruoruo was petite, holding a scroll almost as tall as herself, her small face filled with happiness and contentment.

Judging by this, Fan Ruoruo would be sleeping with the scroll tonight.

Fan Jian watched, his heart aching, "My little cabbage..." Supervisory Council.

Shadow, the Sixth Section Director, dressed in black, suddenly appeared in Chen Pingping's room.

Chen Pingping, who was exercising his arm muscles, showed surprise, "Shadow, is there something urgent?"

Shadow said, "Nothing, I just encountered someone in the city recently whose Qinggong should be excellent!"

Chen Pingping smiled and said, "Let me guess, it's Wang Qinian, Prince Yong's new subordinate."

Shadow said emotionlessly, "That's right, he was originally a never-failed Jianghu bandit who sought death by breaking into Prince Yong's Residence."

"Zhao Gao, by Prince Yong's side, has already achieved a Ninth-Grade Breakthrough, so Wang Qinian deserved to be caught."

Zhao Gao has been with Li Chang'an for almost ten years; his publicly known cultivation is Ninth-Grade Lower.

Chen Pingping sighed deeply, "What a pity, I originally wanted to recruit him into the Supervisory Council."

"If we had Wang Qinian, he could form the 'Supervisory Council's Twin Wings' with Zong Zhui! His joining Prince Yong is truly burying a talent!"

Shadow was silent for a moment, then shook his head, "Prince Yong's Residence offers good food and drink, and it's far from disputes.

He only needs to protect the young Prince Yong and ensure his enjoyment. If I were Wang Qinian, I would also pledge allegiance!"

Hearing Shadow's words, the weight Chen Pingping was pulling suddenly dropped to the ground!

"Shadow, you're not serious, are you!"

Shadow said sullenly, "In life, there are too many things beyond one's control; not everyone can be as carefree as Prince Yong."

Chen Pingping chuckled, "The Second Prince has been granted a title and a residence, and will soon participate in political affairs."

"Do you think Your Majesty will allow Prince Yong to continue being so carefree?"

"Just wait and see!"

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