How could my childhood sweetheart be the current empress?

Sun Yuyi shook her head, her eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything stared closely at the man in front of her, and said with determination:

"A wise bird chooses a tree to inhabit, and a wise minister chooses a master to serve. As long as Master Xu agrees, Yu Yi will leave Prince Jing's mansion and come to Master Xu's side."

In Sun Yuyi's opinion, Prince Jing was not the destined person she was looking for, but Xu Chengling was.

Therefore, she planned to assist Xu Chengling and help him achieve great things.

Sun Yuyi did this for herself and for her long-cherished wish.

"Miss Yuyi, is it because Prince Jing's Mansion didn't give you enough food and you are starving? If so, you can come to the Xiangguo Mansion. We guarantee that there will be enough food for you to eat until you are full."

Xu Chengling shrugged and said that he had hugged Sun Yuyi before and found that she was frighteningly thin and it was obvious that she often did not have enough meals.

There is not much in his Xiangguo Mansion except for a lot of food and a lot of gluttons. At least she won't go hungry if she comes to the Xiangguo Mansion.

However, Xu Chengling changed the subject and looked at the woman in white who wanted to surrender to him, and said:

"As the saying goes, everyone has his own duties and serves his own master. Since Miss Yuyi is the military advisor of Prince Jing's Mansion, she should serve Prince Jing's Mansion instead of me. I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to agree to Miss Yuyi's request."

"But I will also promise that I will never tell Prince Jing about this. Miss Yuyi, please go back."

Xu Chengling did not accept Sun Yuyi's surrender, and he did not say some things too bluntly.

But Sun Yuyi seemed to have seen through his thoughts long ago. She bit her lip lightly and said to the man in front of her:

"Yuyi knows what Master Xu is worried about. You are worried that since Yuyi can betray Prince Jing, who serves him, he will betray you in the future, right?"

"Um……"

Xu Chengling didn't say anything. After a long time, he nodded slightly. He did have concerns in this regard.

"Master Xu, don't worry. Yu Yi can swear to heaven that she will never betray you. If Yu Yi betrays you, she will die a miserable death."

Sun Yuyi raised a slender hand and assured Xu Chengling, as if she was afraid that he would be worried. After all, it was just a verbal promise. She then said:

"Please rest assured, Master Xu. Yu Yi is not just talking. Once this oath is made, Master Xu will be able to sense Yu Yi's intentions. If you break it, Yu Yi will not die a good death."

After saying that, she couldn't help but put her finger to her lips, ready to bite it to swear an oath, but was stopped by Xu Chengling.

Xu Chengling looked at the woman in white who had made up her mind and said to her:

"Miss Yuyi, I need to think about this matter. Please give me some time. I will give you a reply after I have thought it over."

Sun Yuyi thought for a long time, and couldn't help but sighed, looking a little lost. She sighed and said:

"Well, since Master Xu thinks so, Yu Yi will wait for your news."

As soon as she finished speaking, the driver's voice was heard outside.

"We have arrived at the Xiangguo Mansion."

"Farewell, Miss Yuyi."

After saying goodbye to Sun Yuyi, Xu Chengling got off the carriage and returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion accompanied by Tongxin.

In the carriage, Sun Yuyi looked at Xu Chengling's departing back, thinking about something.

"Master Xu, since you don't believe Yu Yi's words, then Yu Yi will have to use some tricks to make you understand that only I can help you achieve your great cause... and then take away everything from you."

Sun Yuyi made up his mind, returned to the carriage, and ordered the driver outside:

"Return to Prince Jing's Mansion."

Chapter 123 Being a Child Who Never Grows Up

"Ah."

After returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Xu Chengling couldn't help but sneeze.

"That's weird. Who is keeping an eye on me again?"

Xu Chengling thought about it and didn't take it too seriously.

Thinking back to the woman in white named Sun Yuyi whom I met just now, being with her always gives me a feeling of being spied on.

This feeling is like you are standing in front of her naked, which makes Xu Chengling uncomfortable, and this Sun Yuyi is like a charlatan.

It would be fine if he was just a charlatan, but the key is that she had some real skills and recognized his identity by looking at his face the first time.

His intuition told him that it would be better to stay away from this inexplicably confident woman.

"Lord."

At this moment, Tong Xin suddenly pulled down his sleeves.

Xu Chengling turned around and saw Tongxin looking at him seriously. He couldn't help but ask:

"Tong'er, what's the matter?"

"Stay away from that woman in white. She always makes me feel uncomfortable."

Tong Xin reminded him.

"Ok, I know."

Xu Chengling nodded. Even Tongxin felt that there was something wrong with Sun Yuyi, so there was indeed something wrong with her.

At least for now, she is from Prince Jing's Mansion, which means she is his enemy.

Although Sun Yuyi wanted to join his side for no reason, saying that he was the son of destiny and that a wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in, it was all a lie no matter how you looked at it.

But one possibility cannot be ruled out, that she has no food to eat in Prince Jing's Mansion and wants to switch to the Prime Minister's Mansion to get a free meal.

After all, his Prime Minister's Mansion is full of good-for-nothings!

"Just in case, why not get rid of her."

Tong Xin said suddenly, a murderous intent flashed in her eyes.

"No, ignore her for now. Although she is Prince Jing's person, at least so far, she has not done anything to harm us."

Xu Chengling shook his head, mainly because it was not yet certain whether Sun Yuyi was an enemy or a friend.

Moreover, out of consideration for Tongxin's safety, Prince Jing's Mansion must be heavily guarded, and it would be too dangerous for her to go.

Although Tongxin had carried out many dangerous missions for him, Xu Chengling was still worried. He only had this little maid, what if something happened to her?

In Xu Chengling's heart, Tongxin was not only his personal maid, but also his most important family member.

"Master, if there is nothing else, Tong'er will leave first."

Tongxin was holding the clothes she had just bought at Liuyunfang, her pretty face slightly blushing, and she said to him.

"Ah."

Xu Chengling nodded, and after getting his permission, Tongxin jumped lightly and quickly disappeared from the spot.

At this time, Xu Chengling looked up at the sky. Time passed quickly and it was almost evening.

Thinking that New Year's Eve would be just a few days away, he called the steward of the Xiangguo Mansion and asked him to ask the servants to go out and buy some supplies for New Year's Eve and make preparations for it in advance.

The Prime Minister’s Mansion is very large, and if we don’t prepare it one day in advance, we may not be able to get it ready.

After doing all this, Xu Chengling looked at the time and found that there was still some time before dinner.

At this time in the past, he would have returned to the yard, spent some time with his wife, and then had dinner together.

But now his wife hasn't come back yet, so Xu Chengling went to Xu Xiqian's residence.

He came to Xu Xiqian's residence with ease. He didn't see her in the courtyard, so she must be in the house.

When Xu Chengling walked into the room, a pretty figure came into his sight. He saw Xu Xiqian sitting by the window, practicing calligraphy seriously on rice paper according to a copybook.

Xu Chengling couldn't help feeling a little relieved when he saw how serious she was about studying.

He thought she was just half-hearted, but this girl seemed to be serious. Ever since she ran away from home last time, she has been studying hard and the number of times she comes to see him has gradually decreased.

"Qian'er, you've worked hard. How's your practice going?"

Xu Chengling walked over and stood behind Xu Xiqian. He looked at Qian'er's handwriting, which was already very well done.

"Ah, Brother Cheng Ling, you're here to see Qian'er."

Seeing Xu Chengling coming, Xu Xiqian hurriedly put down the brush in her hand, and her delicate face couldn't help but reveal a lovely smile.

"Not bad, it's much better than what you wrote before. I can see that you have been working hard."

Xu Chengling couldn't help but touch Qian'er's head and praised her with a smile.

Being patted on the head by her beloved brother Cheng Ling, Xu Xiqian was so happy in her heart, but she still said modestly:

"Compared to my sister's handwriting, Qian'er's is still far behind."

Although she has been practicing hard, her handwriting can never compare to Sister Yan's.

But she didn't know that the other person had been practicing calligraphy since he was a child and had been practicing until now. In addition, he often corrected memorials, so he had already mastered a superb calligraphy.

Looking at the entire Dayan, except for the current university scholar, I am afraid no one's calligraphy can compare with Yan Jixue.

"Qian'er, there is something I want to discuss with you."

Xu Chengling found a stool and sat down. He came to see Xu Xiqian because he had something to say.

"Brother Cheng Ling, if you have anything to say, just ask."

Xu Xiqian sat obediently in front of him, picked up her hair on both sides with her hands and tied it into two small braids.

Xu Chengling looked at the girl in front of him, blinking her big watery eyes, hesitated for a moment, and said to her:

"Qian'er, you are now old enough to go to school. Have you ever considered going to a university for further studies?"

"Entering the academy?"

Hearing this, Xu Xiqian couldn't help but be stunned. She had been living in the Xiangguo Mansion since she was a child and had never thought about entering an academy.

But at her current age, she has already met the requirements to enter the school.

"Brother Cheng Ling, Qian'er has actually been thinking about this question, but..."

Xu Xiqian thought for a while and couldn't help but speak.

In fact, before Xu Chengling spoke, she had already thought about entering an academy. After all, she had been staying in the Prime Minister's Mansion and had not learned anything useful.

But she wanted to help Xu Chengling and share some of the burden for her brother Chengling, but with her current knowledge, she could do nothing except not cause trouble for him.

Starting next year, the university will begin recruiting new students. If you want to enter the university, you should make a decision during this period.

But once entering the academy, where she would eat and live, Xu Xiqian would have even fewer opportunities to see Xu Chengling.

"Brother Cheng Ling, Qian'er is a little reluctant to leave you..."

Xu Xiqian couldn't help but twitch her nose, tears welled up in her eyes, and her eyes were full of reluctance.

"Qian'er..."

Xu Chengling didn't expect that she had already thought of all this. Seeing that she was about to cry, he couldn't help but feel reluctant to let her go.

This girl has rarely left the Prime Minister's Mansion since she was a child. If she were asked to leave, and it would take a long time, no one would be willing to leave.

Moreover, even if she didn't go to any school and just stayed in the Prime Minister's Mansion, no one would say anything to her.

A woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. Even if she doesn't have talent, it's enough as long as she has morals.

"Qian'er, I'm just asking for your opinion. If you don't want to leave, then don't go."

Xu Chengling held Qian'er, whose eyes were red, in his arms, patted her back gently and said.

"Wuwu...Qian'er doesn't want to leave your side."

Xu Xiqian snuggled up to Xu Chengling's chest and cried to him, saying that she really couldn't bear to leave this home, and even more so, couldn't bear to leave his side.

As Xu Xiqian cried, her voice gradually became choked and her nose twitched, like a little cat with red eyes crying.

She rubbed her tears with her little hands. Her tear-stained face seemed to have made up her mind. She said in Xu Chengling's arms:

"But Qian'er wants to help you in some way, not just cry in your arms like a child who never grows up..."

Chapter 124: A cute cat girl?

"Qian'er, you..."