Chapter 172: Rong Zhi Leaves A Poem
Qin Wanwan had nothing to say to these lords, so she obediently stayed in her Daddy’s arms as a mascot. Whoever Daddy told her to call, she would obediently open her mouth and call out to them.
She was already dressed festively, and she looked like a jade doll. Even Old Tutor Gu was extremely fond of her.
“Little one, we meet again. Back then, when you called him Daddy, I thought you were just playing around. This is really your Daddy.”
Qin Wanwan smiled, her eyes sparkling like stars.
“He is my Daddy.”
“Happy birthday, Grandpa Gu. I wish you longevity as boundless as the East Sea and as enduring as the Southern Mountains. May you be happy every day. I only know a little bit of idioms, so when I learn more later, I’ll tell you many more on your birthday, okay?”
The little girl’s soft and mellow tone, with a hint of negotiation, made the old man laugh heartily.
“Good, good, good. Then I’ll be waiting.”
The other people around also laughed.
The little one, a small, milky-white thing, received a gift from Old Gu after she finished speaking.
It was a purple brush pen.
Many scholars around cast envious glances at the little girl, Qin Wanwan.
Not only because the purple brush pen was very rare, being from the hand of a master, but also because the brush pen was given by Grand Tutor Gu.
Qin Wanwan ran to Rong Zhi, holding the brush pen.
“Daddy, look, Grandpa Gu gave me a brush pen.”
She leaned next to Rong Zhi, turned her head, and said to Grand Tutor Gu in a negotiating tone.
“Grandpa Gu, Wanwan’s handwriting is very ugly. This brush pen is so beautiful. Daddy’s handwriting is super good-looking. Can I give the brush pen to Daddy to use?”
Grand Tutor Gu stroked his beard, his eyes full of smiles.
“Of course. Your father’s calligraphy is something even I admire greatly. I wonder if Chancellor Rong would be willing to leave some of his calligraphy?”
Rong Zhi smiled and took the brush pen from Qin Wanwan’s hand.
“Then I respectfully accept.”
Servants immediately brought over a desk and high-quality Xuan paper, inksticks, and inkstones.
Qin Wanwan raised her small hands: “I’ll do it, I’ll grind ink for Daddy.”
The little one was very eager, but the table was a bit too high for her.
Old Gu had someone bring over a low stool. The little one stepped on it and took the black inkstick in her small hands to grind the ink.
Her big eyes were still staring at Daddy writing.
Rong Zhi composed a spontaneous birthday poem. His calligraphy flowed like water, resembling a swimming dragon, and everyone present who loved calligraphy could not help but exclaim in admiration.
“To receive a piece of calligraphy from Chancellor Rong is enough for a lifetime.”
Unfortunately, they could only admire it.
The father and daughter worked together. Rong Zhi’s state today was better than ever, and his calligraphy was exceptionally brilliant.
As the last character fell, Old Gu carefully picked up the Xuan paper with great excitement.
“Hahaha, good!”
Scholars are noble and aloof, disliking material wealth and instead having a particular fondness and appreciation for things like calligraphy and painting.
Grand Tutor Gu was also like this. On his birthday, the poem and calligraphy left by Rong Zhi were his favorites.
People around offered congratulations, and a few of Old Gu’s friends secretly wanted to take the Xuan paper to look at it.
“Put it away, put it away. Don’t mess it up with your clumsy hands.”
He would be heartbroken.
He quickly had it carefully put away, and Grand Tutor Gu looked at Qin Wanwan with increasing affection.
She was truly a little lucky star. If not for her, Rong Zhi, with his personality, would not have left such a piece of calligraphy in public for him.
At this time, a gatekeeper rushed in and said something in the ear of Grand Tutor Gu’s son.
He immediately got up and walked to Grand Tutor Gu’s side.
“Father, the Crown Prince and several Imperial Princes have arrived.”
Grand Tutor Gu paused his hand stroking his beard and got up to greet them, but they had already arrived.
Except for the First Prince and Second Prince, who were still being punished, most of the other Imperial Princes had come.
Old Grand Tutor Gu was highly respected in the education sector and was also a teacher to these Imperial Princes.
For his sixtieth birthday, these Imperial Princes had come regardless of their underlying motives.
With the arrival of the Imperial Princes, the birthday banquet became even more lively.
Qin Wanwan saw Yin Yuanli at a glance.
He was the Crown Prince, and even though he was young, he walked at the forefront.
The young Crown Prince still carried the demeanor and majesty of royalty, exuding a strong aura.
The officials present dared not underestimate him.
He skillfully mingled with the adults, exchanging pleasantries.
The Third Prince looked deeply at the Crown Prince.
He wanted to ascend to that position, and the Crown Prince had to be eliminated.
However, thinking of the supernatural luck surrounding Yin Yuanli, the Third Prince was hesitant and unwilling to do anything to him.
The only thing he could think of was to find a way to send him away, far from the center of power in Shangjing.
Yin Yuanli suddenly turned his head and their gazes met.
The Third Prince immediately put on a professional fake smile.
Yin Yuanli: “Third Brother, why are you looking at me?”
He asked directly.
The Third Prince’s expression was slightly stiff, but it was only for a moment.
“I’m surprised that Ninth Brother, at such a young age, can converse so well with so many ministers.”
Yin Yuanli: “I am the Crown Prince. Isn’t it natural for them to find topics to chat with me about?”
After speaking, he didn’t look at the Third Prince’s expression and ran to find Wanwan.
If he hadn’t been stopped by so many people, he would have gone to find Wanwan long ago.
The three little ones also trotted happily behind him.
“Wanwan, Wanwan, we’ve missed you so much.”
“Wanwan, we finally meet again.”
Qin Wanwan also happily gave them a big hug.
The children were all good-looking, and when they gathered together, the adults couldn’t help but look at them.
Indeed, young ones, especially good-looking ones, are very eye-catching.
“Is the Prime Minister’s daughter acquainted with the Crown Prince and the others?”
Obviously, yes. Anyone with eyes could see it.
Here, several young princes began to rummage through their pockets and took out shiny gemstones and pearls to give to Qin Wanwan.
“This is a big pink pearl I got from my Imperial Consort. I brought the biggest one and I’m giving it to you.”
“These are gemstones I got from my Imperial Consort. I like blue the most, so I’m giving them to you.”
“This is a small jade tiger that my maternal grandfather gave me. I’m giving it to you too.”
Qin Wanwan’s arms were suddenly filled with three gifts. She hugged them and blinked.
“Thank you.”
Yin Yuanli beckoned, and an eunuch carrying a set of purple jade hair ornaments came over.
“This set of hair ornaments is for you. Someone told me that young ladies should start collecting jewelry from a young age. Take it back and keep it, and when you’re older, you can wear it.”
Each piece of the purple jade hair ornaments looked extremely noble and exquisite.
The adults present: …………
Wait, whose birthday banquet is this?
Old Gu didn’t seem to mind at all and watched the children interact with a cheerful smile.
Of course, the Crown Prince and the others hadn’t forgotten who the birthday person was today and had also brought gifts for Grand Tutor Gu.
After giving the gifts, the wife of Old Gu’s eldest son came forward and asked the children if they wanted to play somewhere else.
Qin Wanwan subconsciously looked at her Daddy.
Rong Zhi: “If you want to go, then go.”
Qin Wanwan obediently nodded: “Then Daddy, call me when you leave.”
