With a wave of his hand, the Prince's Mansion's fortune exploded throughout the entire cap

Not only that, but there were people holding torches around him, and it was a scene of chaos with many houses collapsed.

Someone behind him brandished a knife and swung it at him.

But Xiao Chengyan knelt there motionless.

"don't want!"

Jingjing's shout pulled her out of her sea of ​​consciousness. When she saw the bright sunshine in front of her and Xiao Chengyan sitting clean and tidy in front of her, Jingjing hugged Xiao Chengyan's arm tightly.

Xiao Chengyan reached out and pulled her into his arms: "What's wrong? Were you frightened? Let Father hold you, don't be afraid."

Someone wants to kill my father!

Xiao Chengyan's hand, which was gently patting Jingjing's back, did not stop, but his gaze became even more profound.

Kill yourself? There have always been people who want to kill themselves.

Why is Father kneeling there so stupidly? That man is yelling that he'll kill him, but he won't leave. His hair is disheveled, and there's blood on his face...

Xiao Chengyan frowned slightly; this description did not refer to events that had occurred before.

If it's not the past, then it can only be the future...

Fires were everywhere, and houses had collapsed... It's a pity I didn't get a good look at the people holding torches and knives... Sigh...

Everything is red, even the clothes are red...

Are they all red? Currently, whether it's the current dynasty, the northern Hanyu tribe, the western Zhaoluo Kingdom, or the southeastern Chishui Kingdom, there are no troops wearing red.

The Miao people in the southwest wear brightly colored clothes, but they are skilled in using Gu insects and generally dislike using fire.

It seems that some people are more deeply hidden than they imagined.

Little Jingjing was also recalling that scene, and as she thought about it, her grip on Xiao Chengyan's sleeve tightened.

Xiao Chengyan gently pinched her little cheek: "It's all fake, huh? How about your mother takes you shopping tomorrow to buy you new clothes and jewelry?"

Jingjing, whose attention had been forcibly diverted, blinked: "Jingjing has new clothes and new jewelry."

After saying that, she stretched out her hand to show Xiao Chengyan the crimson silk dress she was wearing, and then touched the red-gold and ruby ​​hair ornament on her head: "I already have one~"

The clan chief once said that we shouldn't be obsessed with material possessions; having some is enough, but we don't need a lot.

Xiao Chengyan disagreed with these words. He could understand the clan leader's instruction to his children not to be obsessed with material possessions.

But for girls, buying a few more clothes and pieces of jewelry is simply to please themselves.

The other three sons also had their own hobbies and collections.

Moreover, the Prince's Mansion can afford it. As long as she doesn't engage in gambling, indulge in wine and women, or do other immoral things, what's wrong with the legitimate daughter of the Prince Jing's Mansion dressing luxuriously?

Xiao Chengyan looked at Qingshi beside him: "Qingshi, take the two thousand taels from my account and give them to Miss as her private savings."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Jingjing didn't understand human finances, but she knew that two thousand seemed like a large number.

There aren't even two thousand celestial koi fish in total!

"That's too much... Father, Jingjing can't waste money..."

Xiao Chengyan tidied her red hair ribbon, which had been ruffled by the wind: "Jingjing, your father only became your father today. Consider this what I didn't give you in the past few years, and I'll give it all at once, how about that?"

Although this child has lost her parents, she is sincere and warm-hearted. Since we have decided to let her stay in the palace, we must treat her well.

Little Jingjing stared at him without moving. After a while, she buried her face in his chest.

When he heard a very faint sob, Xiao Chengyan gently patted her back: "Don't cry, your father is here."

[Waaaaaah ┭┮﹏┭┮, Jingjing is about to cry... Luckily Jingjing isn't a mermaid, otherwise how would she explain the little pearl falling out... Waaaaah...]

Hearing this, Xiao Chengyan was both amused and exasperated: "Alright, wipe your tears and let's go inside."

"Otherwise, Grandmother will think that Father made Jingjing cry."

Ah, isn't that right?

Even with these thoughts in mind, Jingjing still looked up and wiped away her tears.

Inside the main hall of Fuluyuan, Princess Consort Lu Wenshu looked at the completed invitations and gave instructions:

"Ranqiu, Fudong, the Crown Prince, the Marquis of Ping'en, the Princess's Mansion, the Lu Family, the Duke of Ningguo, the Duke of Zhenguo, the Marquis of Yongyi, the Marquis of Dingyuan, and the Zheng Family, the Minister of Works, you should personally deliver these invitations."

After saying that, she asked the old lady, "Mother, should we have Granny Guan deliver the invitation from the Marquis of Xuanping's residence, or should Ranqiu deliver it as well?"

The old lady continued looking at the menu without raising her head: "Send Ranqiu over as well. By the way, the Lu family doesn't have any eligible women, so let Chan'er come over and let these two cousins ​​get to know each other."

After Ranqiu and Fudong left, Lu Wenshu tentatively asked, "Mother, Chan'er is of marriageable age. Did you intend to marry back to the capital after returning from the Southern Border?"

Fang Yuhua then raised her head: "You're right. The Southern Border is, after all, the frontier. Although my nephew is still stationed on the border, a transfer would only require an imperial decree."

"Marrying into the southern border is a difficult choice, as the family of the bride's family can hardly provide support. However, if she marries back to the capital, since her nephew's meritorious service last time, the title of Marquis of Xuanping can be inherited for two generations without being reduced, which can give her a sense of security."

She then added jokingly, "It's a pity that the only eligible man in the Lu family of this generation is already engaged; otherwise, I would have been much less troubled if he married into your family."

Lu Wenshu said helplessly, "Mother, it's already a high marriage for your daughter-in-law to marry into the Jing Prince's mansion. How can we allow the sons of the Lu family to also marry daughters of the Xuanping Marquis's mansion?"

Fang Yuhua patted Lu Wenshu's hand: "You are excellent in both talent and appearance, so how can you say you're marrying up? The Lu family is also a family of high moral character; in this day and age, they are hard to find even with a lantern in the entire capital..."

"The Third Prince has reached marriageable age, and it would be best to arrange Chan'er's marriage as soon as possible."

Lu Wenshu looked at Xiao Chengyan, who was walking into the hall through the window, and her heart was filled with worry: the three princes had come of age, and it was time for them to fall into an abyss if they took the wrong step.

"Grandmother, Mother! Jingjing is here! ||ヽ(*￣▽￣*)ノミ|"

Lu Wenshu looked at Xiao Jingjing jumping down from Xiao Chengyan's arms, and her bright smile instantly dispelled the gloom from before.

"Jingjing, come here and let Grandma give you a hug."

"Here I am, here I am~"

After saying that, she ran over to Fang Yuhua, stretched out her little hands, and said softly, "Hug~"

Grandma! Jingjing has some money now, hehe (*^▽^*)

Upon hearing her words, Xiao Chengyan couldn't help but rub his forehead: "Shu'er, tomorrow take Jingjing to buy some clothes or fabrics she likes, as well as jewelry. Mainly, take her out for a stroll."

"Understood."

She personally took her shopping, and her personal maid delivered the invitation, which clearly showed Jingjing's status in the Prince Jing's mansion.

[Let's go shopping! Jingjing has never been to a human street before!]

Although the immortal realm also has markets, the vendors only set up stalls sporadically, and the few times Jingjing went, they were never lively.

"Chexing greets the old lady and pays respects to His Highness Prince Jing and His Highness the Princess Consort."