Chapter 120: Imperial Decree
Living under the same roof, you're bound to see each other every day.

Chen Qingyin didn't think it was a big deal as she was dealing with a child, so she just gave in to her.

But before she could say anything, Chen Dingshi's voice came from the door -

"Grandma, what you said is wrong. Sister Yao'er is not Third Aunt's child. Why should Third Aunt give in?"

Everyone looked up and saw Chen Dingshi and Chen Dingming returning from the exam. They walked into the main hall together.

Because Chen Dingshi said this, Chen Dingming beside him tugged at his sleeve, signaling him not to talk too much.

Unexpectedly, Chen Dingshi pretended not to see his elder brother's hint and ran directly to Hu Mianmian.

"Sister, you are finally back. Brother 3 missed you so much that he couldn't concentrate on the exam!"

"Third brother, you know you didn't do well in the exam, so you're using me as an excuse!" Hu Mianmian blinked and exposed him directly.

Everyone burst into laughter, and Chen Dingshi blushed: "Can't you give Third Brother some face? I love you in vain!"

Chen Hanjing stared at his son.

"You didn't do well on the test?"

Chen Dingshi didn't dare to say anything. He took the handkerchief handed to him by the maid, ran to sit at the table and lowered his head.

Chen Dingming on the side said: "The Master said that the third brother's answer sheet is full of mistakes. He didn't even get the simplest Analects right."

Chen Dingshi couldn't help but correct him: "You got one question right after all."

Chen Dingming smiled slightly: "I remember now. The only correct answer to the question was the name of the teacher who taught the Four Books and Five Classics in the academy. He remembered it correctly."

Everyone couldn't help laughing. Chen Hanjing slammed the table and said seriously, "Chen Dingshi, I usually find a teacher for you to help you study privately. Why do you still behave like this?"

"You usually skip classes to fight crickets, and hang out with those uneducated playboys to tease cats and dogs. Have you been hanging out with them again recently?"

Chen Dingshi waved his hands hurriedly: "No, absolutely not, father, don't you know me? I am only interested in martial arts. Asking me to read books is more painful than killing me!"

"you--!"

Chen Qingyin tried to smooth things over: "Second brother, don't be angry. I remember you were like this when you were a kid. Dad asked you to practice calligraphy, and you asked me to help you write while you went to practice martial arts."

"Finally, my father found out and gave you and me a lecture. He also made us kneel in the ancestral hall for two hours. It was my eldest brother who secretly brought us food."

Thinking of his childhood, Chen Hanjing coughed lightly with some discomfort.

Prime Minister Chen smiled with a kind face.

"Yes, second brother, you should not push the child too hard. Ding Shi is just like you when you were a child. Although he does not have much attainments in literature, he is indeed a martial arts genius."

Hu Mianmian asked curiously, "Third brother, what is cricket fighting?"

Chen Hanjing just said it once and the little guy remembered it. It sounds quite interesting.

When it comes to cricket fighting, Chen Dingshi's eyes light up.

"Sister, cricket fighting is fun. I have a great general who is always victorious and can beat all crickets. I'll take you to watch it later."

Chen Hanjing slammed the table: "If you dare to take your sister there, just wait to be beaten!"

Chen Dingshi shrank his neck and secretly winked at Hu Mianmian, indicating that they would go secretly next time.

The little guy responded with a nod.

The family was having a great time, which made Chen Luhua feel uncomfortable watching them.

When she was born, her eldest brother Chen Hanmo and second brother Chen Hanjing were already grown up.

They also didn't take care of her the same way they took care of Chen Qingyin.

Su Yaoer also watched Hu Mianmian and Chen Dingshi chatting, silently.

Mrs. Chen tried to smooth things over, suppressing the sourness in her heart: "Alright, alright, let's eat quickly. The food will get cold if you keep talking."

This is the only way to stop the momentum.

During the meal, Prime Minister Chen kept picking up chicken for Hu Mianmian.

Knowing that the little girl liked to eat roast chicken, he reserved the chicken legs for her.

Hu Mianmian's mouth was greasy and smooth after eating, and she didn't forget to say: "Thank you grandpa~"

"Mianmian, why are you being so polite to Grandpa? Eat more." Prime Minister Chen was smiling so hard that his eyes were almost invisible. Su Yao'er pursed her lips and said, "Grandpa, Yao'er also wants to eat chicken legs."

Later, no matter what dishes Prime Minister Chen and Chen Hanmo picked for Hu Mianmian, Su Yaoer would eat them.

After dinner, Chen Qingyin took Hu Mianmian to her own yard to change clothes and pack up.

Chen Dingshi followed happily, but just as he turned the corner, he heard Su Yaoer's voice behind him.

"Third Brother!"

Chen Dingshi turned around and saw Su Yaoer being led by a maid towards him: "What's wrong?"

Su Yaoer asked unhappily: "Third brother, every time I came back to see you, you and eldest brother prepared gifts for me. Why not this time?"

Chen Dingshi was a little puzzled: "I prepared it, and asked my father to pass it to my aunt."

"How can they be the same? I want Third Brother to give it to me personally. All the gifts for Hu Mianmian were given to her by you personally."

Su Yaoer expressed her dissatisfaction, but Chen Dingshi felt overwhelmed.

"Sister Yao'er, isn't this all the same? I will remember next time and give it to you directly, okay?"

"There can't be a next time. I want it now. Third brother, go ask my mother for it and give it to me personally."

Chen Dingshi still wants to chat with Hu Mianmian!

But when he saw that Su Yao'er looked like she would cry if he didn't agree, and remembering her congenital heart disease, he had no choice but to agree.

"Okay, I'll go find my aunt!"

Su Yaoer then smiled: "I'll go with you."

house.

Chen Qingyin let down Hu Mianmian's soft hair and combed it again.

"Mother, Chen Luhua and Su Yaoer don't like us."

Chen Qingyin paused while combing her hair.

She didn't expect the little guy to see it.

Chen Qingyin smiled slightly: "Mianmian, they don't like us because they think that mother and you are outsiders."

"But their opinions are not important, because the only people related to you and your mother are your grandfather, uncles, and brothers. They are our blood relatives."

"This Su Yao'er is not in good health, so don't bother with her. Just avoid her when you see her. As long as you don't get wronged, we can live comfortably in the mansion, okay?"

Hu Mianmian nodded obediently: "Okay."

Just then, Linlang came in through the curtain: "Miss, the fourth uncle is here."

Su Shaofeng?
Chen Qingyin thought that Chen Luhua came with him, so he asked Linlang to bring her in.

Unexpectedly, Su Shaofeng came alone.

In order to avoid suspicion, Chen Qingyin planned to ask him to leave after saying a few words.

However, Su Shaofeng stood at the door and politely handed the box in.

"Qingyin, this is a gift for you guys to come back and live here."

When the box was opened, a turquoise night pearl was found, which was rare and precious.

Chen Qingyin was about to refuse: "It's too expensive, the prince should take it back."

"This is a gift from Luhua and I. Please accept it."

It turned out to be a gift prepared by the couple together.

In this case, Chen Qingyin did not refuse: "Thank you, Fourth Sister and the Prince."

"Qingyin, actually..." Su Shaofeng hesitated to speak.

Suddenly, the housekeeper's voice came from the yard -

"Miss Third, there is an imperial decree from the palace!"