Chapter 280 Ancestors of the Mianyao

After lunch, Xiao Yanzi took a half-hour nap and then planned to go to the archery range to check on the children's training.

Once Xiao Yanzi exits Qianxing Gate, she will see the archery range ahead.

The group of people who attended classes in the morning gathered here again, and Xia Ziwei, who had nothing to do, also came to the palace.

"Ziwei".

Little Swallow was delighted to see Xia Ziwei walking towards the archery range.

"Greetings, Crown Princess."

Xiao Yanzi immediately removed Xia Ziwei's hand that was bowing, "Alright, enough with the formalities, let's go take a look..."

Xiao Yanzi and Xia Ziwei had just settled down in the pavilion when Qing'er followed them over.

As Qing'er looked at the children, she said, "Little Swallow, to be honest, I really miss those days training at the archery range..."

Little Swallow sighed, "Who says it isn't? It's just that none of us expected time to pass so quickly. In the blink of an eye, we've all become mothers..."

"I still remember that time, when Prince Shen specially searched for the bow and arrows just for the two of us..."

“I also remember that at that time, Yongqi told me that if Yongqi and I needed help, we could ask Prince Shen for help…”

Qing'er felt a pang of sadness when she thought of him. "He was a good person, it's such a pity..."

Even though he was on the verge of death, he was still thinking about her marriage to Xiao Jian and kept his serious illness a secret...

Xiao Yanzi then thought of Yunxi's two daughters who were still alive. Her third daughter had married the son of Prince Yi's daughter. Thinking about this relationship made her feel a bit complicated and gave her a headache.

"Little Swallow, what are you thinking about?"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about the matter of Prince Shen's third daughter..."

When Xiao Yanzi mentioned it, Qing'er seemed to remember it too. It seemed that the year when the third daughter of Prince Shen married Sangzaidorji, the Zasak Dorji of Khalkha (son of Princess Heshuo Hehui, the fourth daughter of Yinxiang), was the same year that she lost her father and mother.

However, at that time, she was immersed in the pain of losing her loved ones and had no energy to pay attention to other people's affairs.

After Prince Shen's two daughters got married, they rarely appeared in public anymore.

When Xiao Yanzi entered the palace, both of his daughters were already married, so he had no chance to meet her.

Qing'er smiled and said, "Fortunately, we are familiar with Yongrong."

Xiao Yanzi nodded, "That's true. Compared to those two people we've never met, whom Yongqi and I have to call Aunt Zhalehei (cousin), I'm more familiar with Yongrong, who grew up with us."

Xia Ziwei said, "Speaking of Yongrong, it seems like we haven't heard from him lately?"

Qing'er said, "Ever since he and Zhihua got married on June 18th last year, they've gone on a trip. The news that came back recently is that Zhihua is already six months pregnant..."

Little Swallow exclaimed in surprise, "It looks like those little cubs have found playmates again..."

Qing'er smiled and said, "I'm afraid Yongrong doesn't want to come back, so you won't have the chance to see their child so soon..."

Thinking of this, Xiao Yanzi smiled awkwardly, "That seems to be true."

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The group chatted idly as the sun gradually moved westward. "I say, how about letting my mother, aunt, and maternal aunt show off their skills?" It was Mianyao, the one who always had something on her mind, who spoke up.

Everyone was naturally very interested upon hearing this.

Then their gazes fell on Sheng Anlang, who was in charge of teaching them horseback riding and archery. Mianyao stared straight at Sheng Anlang, who felt immense pressure. "Don't look at me!"

“Young master, if you really want to see your mother take action, then you should go and tell her yourself. I don’t have the guts.”

It was thanks to Xiao Yanzi's help that he and Xin Rong were able to get married.

Now that he's in this position, he naturally has to do his job conscientiously.

Seeing that Sheng Anlang dared not speak, Mianyao had no choice but to go to Xiaoyanzi herself and say, "Mother."

Seeing Mianyao rushing over, Xiaoyanzi couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why did you come here?"

Mianyao said happily, "Since you, your aunt, and your maternal aunt are all here today, why don't the three of you show off your skills to everyone?"

Qing'er said, "That's good, Little Swallow, let's go try it..."

Xia Ziwei nodded, "I feel like I haven't played this in a long time either. Little Swallow, let's go get some exercise..."

Seeing that everyone on both sides agreed, Xiao Yanzi had no choice but to agree, "Okay, we'll go with you."

Little Swallow prepares to ride a horse and shoot arrows at the same time. Sometimes she shoots one arrow at a time, and sometimes she shoots five arrows at once, which amuses everyone watching.

"Good heavens, Fifth Sister-in-law is truly amazing." Yongqi's eyes were sparkling as he looked at Xiaoyanzi, a spark that had been shining ever since he first met her.

Xiao Yucheng and Fu Peidong were also full of admiration and envy.

The Seventh Princess sighed, "I wonder when I'll be able to reach the level of my Fifth Sister-in-law?"

"If you want to be like me, then train hard and don't slack off."

"I might come to inspect you at any time, and if you don't pass the test, you'll be punished!"

Xiao Yanzi and Xia Ziwei have been roaming the martial arts world for several years, and they're so powerful, they've come to accept it.

But Qing'er, who has always lived in the palace and only participated in two battles outside, can shoot several arrows at once, just like Xiao Yanzi, and all of them hit the bullseye.

Ninth Princess sighed, "I also want to be like those three women, a heroine."

"Ninth Sister, let's work together!" Seventh Princess stood beside Ninth Princess, comforting her.

Afterwards, Xiao Yanzi, Xia Ziwei, and Qing'er took out their weapons one after another and competed with each other. After the competition, all three of them were so tired that they sat down on the ground.

"Awesome!" Little Swallow lay down on the ground without any regard for her image.

"Tired!" This was the only thought that remained in Qing'er's mind.

"Sleepy." Xia Ziwei's eyes were almost closed.

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The three of them had just lain down and sat down when their partners arrived.

"Little Swallow." Yongqi walked up to Little Swallow and immediately picked her up.

"Yongqi, let's go back."

"Okay." Yongqi picked up Xiaoyanzi and was about to walk towards Yuqing Palace. Before leaving, he turned back to look at Mianhua and Mianyao. "You two come back to the Academy with me. You have to be good and don't cause any trouble."

Mianhua nodded and replied, "Father, don't worry, I will take good care of my sister."

Fu Peidong also stepped forward and said, "Uncle, don't worry, I will take good care of them."

Fu Erkang, who was holding Xia Ziwei, nodded in agreement, "Don't worry about going to our academy, nothing will happen."

Xiao Jian said, "I will escort them back to the Academy, don't worry."

After saying their goodbyes, Yongqi carried Xiaoyanzi back to Yuqing Palace.

Fu Erkang carried Xia Ziwei, Mianhua and Mianyao, with Fu Peidong following closely behind.

Xiao Jian, Qing'er, and Xiao Yuchen walked alongside them. The group rode in two carriages. Xiao Jian watched as Fu Erkang and the others arrived at the Scholar's Mansion before heading towards the General's Mansion.

When Fu Lun and his wife saw their two young mistresses, Mianhua and Mianyao, arrive at the scholar's residence, they were both surprised and frightened.

"Grandpa Fu, Grandma Fu, we're here again..." After entering the scholar's residence, Mianyao ran straight to the main hall.

In the past few years, they had visited the Academy, but they generally did not stay overnight outside.

But now, they have to stay overnight at the scholar's residence for several days. I wonder if Fu Lun and his wife can handle it.