Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 466 To Hibiscus Garden

Chapter 466 Back to Hibiscus Garden

Although Meng Xin was careless at ordinary times, she was also a kind and considerate girl, otherwise she would not have followed Gao Ming all the way to Goguryeo, and would not show up until the end of the war.

So, even though she really wanted Gao Ming to go shopping with her, but seeing Gao Ming's tired face, she finally gave up this plan.

After breakfast the next day, Meng Xin went out accompanied by Li Goudan's wife and concubine.

Li Xiang also got up at this time, holding a book in his hand and shaking his head while reading in the yard, while Gao Ming was quietly drinking tea beside him, enjoying this rare leisure.

When Gao Ming finished drinking a cup of tea, Li Xiang also finished reading the book, and he quickly came to Gao Ming, looking at him with piercing eyes.

"Father, how did I read just now?"

Hearing Li Xiang's words and seeing his expectant look, Gao Ming quickly put down the teacup in his hand, and then nodded towards him.

"Well...you read it very well, as expected of my son!"

In fact, Gao Ming didn't understand what Li Xiangnian was talking about at all, he just adhered to the principle of "children should praise" and praised him to build up some confidence in him.

Li Xiang obviously didn't know this. Hearing Gao Ming's praise, he became energetic and immediately bowed to Gao Ming.

"Thank you, father, my son will work harder in the future!"

"Ok!"

Hearing Li Xiang's words, Gao Ming immediately patted his head lightly.

"Xiang'er, knowledge of books and etiquette is a good thing, but you don't have to be so cautious in front of me. You have to understand that I am your father first, and the prince of Tang Dynasty second, and there are only two of us here, so you can be more casual. Yes, understand?"

"Yes, my baby understands, my baby will pour you tea!"

After speaking, Li Xiang held the teapot with both hands, and carefully filled Gao Ming with tea.

Looking at Li Xiang, he was still nervous, but Gao Ming also knew that it would take a process, so he didn't point it out. He just took a sip of the tea he had poured for himself, and then nodded towards him.

"Xiang'er, I'm going back to Chang'an tomorrow, why don't you go back with me!"

Gao Ming originally thought that after hearing his words, Li Xiang would obediently agree as usual, but what he didn't expect was that Li Xiang hesitated at this moment.

Seeing this scene, Gao Ming blinked his eyes curiously.

"What's the matter? Don't you want to go back to Chang'an with me?"

"no!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Li Xiang quickly shook his head.

"Father, the boy just went to Chang'an to visit his mother and the emperor's grandfather a few days ago, and now he has also seen you, father, so I don't plan to go back to Chang'an for the time being, and the management of the academy is very strict. If the boy doesn't go back, Zhou Yuanzi will not be happy."

Gao Ming was very satisfied that Li Xiang dared to say "no" in front of him, because it meant that he had his own ideas and opinions, which was a good thing.

Moreover, Gao Ming knew that the Dean Zhou that Li Xiang was referring to was Zhou Zheng, and Gao Ming also knew Zhou Zheng's temper, so he nodded immediately.

"So that's the case, then I won't force it. You can come back when you are free. In the academy, you should listen to Dean Zhou's words more, respect other masters, and get along with your classmates, understand?"

"Yes, the child knows!"

The father and son chatted one after another, and soon it was noon. After lunch, Gao Ming personally sent Li Xiang back to the academy, and then rode back to Jinzhou Governor's Mansion.

When Gao Ming came back, Meng Xin also came back. When she saw Gao Ming, she held his hand anxiously.

"Where have you been, Your Royal Highness? I couldn't find you after I came back, and Master Li didn't know, but I was so anxious!"

At this point, Meng Xin's voice trembled a little, as if she was about to cry.

Seeing this scene, Gao Ming couldn't laugh or cry immediately, he quickly put his arms around Meng Xin and explained to her.

"Xin'er, just now I went to take Xiang'er back to the academy, now that I'm back, you don't have to worry, why don't you go out for a while?"

Hearing Gao Ming's proposal, Meng Xin immediately shook her head without hesitation. She didn't say anything, but just held Gao Ming's hand and didn't let go.

Seeing this scene, Gao Ming could only helplessly shake his head again.

"Okay, since you don't want to go shopping anymore, then let the servants prepare the meals, rest early after eating, and we will go back to Chang'an together tomorrow morning!"

"Yes, I know it!"

Meng Xin agreed, and went down to ask someone to prepare dinner.

During the meal, Gao Ming told Li Goudan that he was leaving tomorrow morning, and asked him to continue to manage Jinzhou well. Li Goudan naturally said yes repeatedly.

Jinzhou is a bit far from Chang'an, and even riding a horse would take about two days, so the next morning, Gao Ming set off with Meng Xin.

The speed of the two horses was not slow, and they arrived in Puzhou in the evening.

At this time Gao Ming was also a little sleepy, so the two of them rested in Puzhou for one night, and then continued their journey back to Chang'an the next day.

The distance from Puzhou to Chang'an is obviously much longer than that from Jinzhou to Puzhou, so when Gao Ming and Meng Xin returned to Chang'an, it was completely dark.

Looking at the closed city gate, Gao Ming smiled at Meng Xin.

"Hehe, fortunately our Furong Garden was built outside the city, otherwise we would have to feed mosquitoes in the wild today!"

"Whee!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Meng Xin also laughed.

After such a small episode, the sleepiness of the journey seemed to have eased a little, and the two returned to the Furong Garden while talking and laughing.

The one in charge of guarding the Furong Garden was Gao Ming's Baiqiwei, so when Gao Ming appeared, the soldiers at the door recognized him immediately.

"Oh! It's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Great! His Royal Highness is back!"

"I'm going to report now!"

Seeing the excitement of the soldiers at the door, a gentle smile appeared on Gao Ming's face. While stopping the soldier who was about to go back to report, he made a silent gesture to them.

"Hush...it's so late, don't bother them, I'll just go back by myself, you guys continue to watch the night."

"Yes!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, several soldiers immediately stood up straight, looking energetic.

Watching this scene, Gao Ming nodded again, and then patted their shoulders.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

After finishing speaking, Gao Ming led Meng Xin in, but he didn't notice that the hundred cavalry guards behind him were already trembling with excitement because of his kind words.

After entering the Furong Garden, Meng Xin returned to her own small courtyard, while Gao Ming slipped into Su Wan'er's room with a wicked smile on his face.

"Hey, baby Wan'er, watch me give you a surprise!"

(End of this chapter)

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