The Transmigrated Life of a Salty Fish Family

Chapter 878 The Gap Sensed by the King of England
Princess Yunxia has not stepped out of the courtyard since she entered the Prince Ying's mansion.

This small courtyard, which the King of England decorated in his spare time, embodies his father's love for his daughter. Almost everything he could think of that his daughter might like or use was gathered here.

Yan Lao Er knew this place like the back of his hand. He even helped set up the swing in the courtyard. He spent a long time choosing the color of the gauze to cover the windows. Prince Ying also tormented him for a long time about whether to put the bed in the main room or build a kang (heated brick bed). In the end, he decided to put both in the main room and build a kang in the side room. Fortunately, the brothers' kang-building skills were still good, and they finished in half a day.

Originally intended as a study, it was later converted into a needlework room after it was learned that Princess Yunxia was more skilled in needlework.

As soon as Yan Lao Er entered the courtyard, the servants in the mansion looked at him expectantly, as if they had found their pillar of support.

They were unfamiliar with the county magistrate, and the county magistrate was also unfamiliar with them.

The clever young eunuch whispered to Yan Lao Er, "General Yan, the county princess doesn't allow us to come close to serve her. The two ladies beside her only want hot water to wash their faces."

Yan Lao Er nodded, and before he even reached the door, he was already giving orders one after another.

“I made several new outfits for the county princess before. Take them out and let her take a look. If there’s anything she likes, have the seamstress come over and see if they need alterations.”

"Didn't the princes get to try all those snacks that the kitchen made? Hurry up and send some over to the county princess to have a taste."

"Where is the prince's white eagle? Have Master Fan bring it over so the county princess can see something new."

"Qionghua, girl! Do you think the county princess would like to rest for a while, or would you like to stroll around the manor? This manor certainly can't compare to the palace in terms of spaciousness, but isn't this our own territory? Ask the county princess if she'd like to take a walk and see the scenery. Tell her that many things were added under the prince's supervision after we came to the capital. For example, there's a swing set in the county princess's courtyard, and there's a small vegetable garden in the backyard. The prince even planted some radishes, but they didn't grow very well. The land in the capital isn't as fertile as the land in Guanzhou!"

Yan Lao Er alone brought warmth to the quiet courtyard.

Following his instructions, the servants in the mansion busied themselves.

The door was open.

Qionghua, supported by the county princess, walked out steadily.

The little girl tried her best to appear composed, but her youthful face revealed many similarities to the prince.

"Thank you for your trouble, General Yan."

The voice is soft and the pronunciation is clear.

The little girl nodded in acknowledgment, and Shuanghua, standing to the side, announced loudly, "The Emperor's grace is boundless! With the County Princess returning to the manor, the entire household is honored!"

Frostflower's gaze swept around and finally landed on General Yan.

Without hesitation, he shoved the small bag in his hand over.

As if they had accomplished something great, the three of them straightened up and retreated back into the room, each step as if measured with a ruler.

The door closes.

Yan Lao Er, who was closest to the door, overheard the three girls inside whispering nervously.

"Qionghua, Shuanghua, what happened to me just now?"

"The county princess is so majestic that I noticed all those people outside were completely intimidated!"

"I don't know if the money we gave is enough."

"According to the rules, General Yan will definitely wait for the Prince to return to his residence and report before taking any action. Whether or not to bestow a reward, and how to do so, should all be decided by the Prince. Will the Prince, like our Empress, help to make things go smoothly?"

"Guanzhou is far from the capital, making travel inconvenient. I have only seen a few of my father's letters from the Empress, and they were all very gentle in tone..."

A county princess raised in the palace!
Yan Lao Er felt a pang of heartache for no reason; he was still just a child.

He weighed the small bag in his hand.

We have a rough idea of ​​the amount of silver inside.

They were almost identical to those he had recently sent to the palace. ...

"Your Highness, you've finally figured it out!"

As soon as Yan Lao Er settled the county magistrate, he immediately turned back to meet the Prince of Ying.

Goodness, we waited from dawn till dusk.

That old emperor is something else; he either refuses to see people, or if he does, he keeps them there until night.

I don't know what she said to her three sons.

Yan Lao Er looked towards the other two carriages, his eyes filled with suspicion.

Well, to avoid causing a riot at the palace gate, the three princes' carriages were arranged quite far away by the Imperial Guards, and it was dark, so nothing could be seen.

"Go, let's go!"

The King of England seemed to be chased by a ghost, and without turning his head, he climbed into the carriage.

Yan Lao Er looked at his Uncle Wang.

Eunuch Wang gestured for him to shut up and indicated that he should ride in the carriage with the prince.

As soon as Yan Lao Er entered the carriage, he saw the King of England sitting dejectedly in the corner, looking like the word "dejected" written in capital letters.

Remembering that his uncle had told him to shut up, he obediently clenched his teeth and stared silently at the King of England.

Having traveled more than halfway, the King of England slowly raised his head.

Even though Yan Lao Er's mouth was closed, his eyes seemed to speak volumes.

"Why is it so quiet?" The King's voice was a little hoarse. "I'm not used to it."

"Your Highness, are you alright?" Yan Lao Er asked cautiously.

The King of England was silent for a while, then laughed self-deprecatingly: "What could be wrong with me? I only realized today that the gap between brothers is so big. Yan Er, do you know that we brothers each have our own fiefdoms? Only I was enfeoffed early on. I used to deceive myself, thinking that the border was important and needed the royal family to guard it. My brothers' fiefdoms were secure, and their maternal families were not as helpful as the Zhao family. I used every means to keep them in the capital, hoping to make a good impression and increase their importance in Father's heart."

But I never knew, and never imagined, that they had already gone so far ahead of me.

When the Prince of Wu was observing the administration of the Ministry of Revenue, he could readily recite the financial reports of various prefectures. He could answer any question his father asked with a clear explanation. He could also share his father's worries by citing various precedents when disasters occurred and resources were needed.

And then there's King Han. It's laughable, really. He's clearly an official of my Guanzhou, yet King Han is extremely familiar with his resume. He knows it as soon as it's mentioned, and he can explain it as soon as he knows it. He's even better at recognizing people than I, the ruler of Guanzhou.

Prince Xian has always held a nominal position in the Ministry of Works. Do you think my younger brother, who is rumored to be using the Ministry of Works as a cover to travel around various prefectures, might also be as unassuming as these two?
When discussing politics with my father, I was completely speechless, not knowing what to say.

With such outstanding figures before him, I, a mere stone from the north, would probably be forgotten by my father if I hadn't earned some merit and gained some luster. But no, when the report from Guanzhou requests military supplies, my father will surely remember me.”

The King was utterly dejected.

"So amazing? He can name anyone and know them by heart?" Yan Lao Er's voice was full of doubt: "Your Highness, does your younger brother have a photographic memory? Has he had it since he was a child? But if, and I mean if, he never showed off this ability in front of anyone when he was a child, and now he's only coming to you to talk about it, do you think it's possible that he prepared in advance and memorized it at the last minute?"

The King of England looked up at him, his eyes glazed over.

"Your Highness, think about it. It's not impossible. After all, you are now the eldest prince, who has returned to the capital with unparalleled military achievements!"

Yan Lao Er said confidently, "How could we not make these younger brothers feel like they're facing a formidable enemy!"

"You're being extremely cautious!"

King Ying: Yan Er's words make sense!
Upon closer examination, I agree even more.
He then swept away the decline, worked hard, subdued his younger brother, took the throne from his father, and began his life as an emperor who got up earlier than the rooster and went to bed later than the dog...