Gu Beihuai is on leave today, so he decides to take Shen Qingyan and the two children to the Biyun Sea Forest in the suburbs for a walk.

Now, Gu Beihuai has gone from no days off per month to one day off per month, then to two days off per month, and now to four days off per month.

Of course, for three of these four days, Gu Ruxiao replaced Gu Beihuai to handle state affairs.

Gu Ruxiao complained bitterly about this.

"Brother, I'm really not interested in state affairs. Can I not go for these three days?"

This is how Gu Beihuai responded to this.

"I only let you handle state affairs for three days a month, not thirty days. Why not?"

Gu Ruxiao didn't dare to refute and had to complain to Shen Qingyan.

"Sister-in-law, just talk to my brother. I am really not interested in those family and national affairs. If my brother wants to train an heir, why not train Yuxuan..."

However, Shen Qingyan understood Gu Beihuai's good intentions.

"Do you know why your brother would rather let you get involved in government affairs despite the opposition of some stubborn ministers?"

"I don't know."

Shen Qingyan lowered her voice and said, "Not only for you, but also for Yuxuan and the country."

Gu Ruxiao still didn't quite understand.

Shen Qingyan explained patiently, "Yuxuan is still young, and he is the only candidate for the crown prince. There are many people in the court who have ulterior motives. Even if he can succeed to the throne, he will inevitably be used and bewitched."

Gu Ruxiao's expression gradually became solemn.

"So, my brother wants to train a sword to protect Yuxuan, and I..."

Shen Qingyan patted her shoulder and said gently: "You are not only a knife, but also someone who can go into battle at any time."

Gu Ruxiao's body shook and his heart was shocked.

"Sister-in-law, does my brother really mean this?"

Shen Qingyan nodded and smiled very gently.

"He always plans ahead and looks ahead. He has plans for the future of you, Yuxuan, and Tangtang."

"Whether you get married or not, he can ensure that you will have enough food and clothing for the rest of your life and do whatever you want."

Hearing this, Gu Ruxiao's nose felt sore and his eyes became moist.

She had always felt that Gu Beihuai was very strict with her. She respected and feared him, but she had never imagined that he had already made arrangements for all her possibilities in his future plans.

Gu Ruxiao sniffed, and just when she was so moved that tears were about to flow, Su Peichang and his men walked in.

Then he placed the mountain of memorials on the table in front of her and said with a smile.

"Your Highness, the Emperor said that you must finish reviewing these memorials before the Emperor and the Empress return from their outing."

Looking at Su Peichang's smile, Gu Ruxiao felt that he was like a devil. The corners of his mouth twitched and he asked in disbelief.

"You mean, all of them?"

"To Her Royal Highness, the Princess, yes."

Su Peichang still smiled, turned to Shen Qingyan and said: "Empress, everything is ready, it's time to set off."

Shen Qingyan patted Gu Ruxiao's shoulder sympathetically and said softly, "Ruxiao, don't worry, we will be back as soon as possible."

Gu Ruxiao looked at the same memorial as Xiaoshan's, feeling like crying but without tears.

"Sister-in-law, why don't you come back later?"

Shen Qingyan couldn't help laughing, "Okay, okay, I'll leave the palace to you without any worries, let's go sightseeing."

After watching Shen Qingyan leave, Gu Ruxiao calmed down and began to review the memorials carefully.

Since her royal brother has high hopes for her, she must not let him down!

*

It was a rare opportunity to go out of the palace for fun, and Gu Yuxuan was overwhelmed with the sight.

Gu Huatang was not very interested in the natural beauty of the suburbs of Beijing. After all, she grew up in a picturesque villa in the mountains.

She was interested in the street food and bought from all the food stalls she passed along the way.

Gu Huatang held the delicious food in her arms and smiled with dimples.

Seeing that his imperial sister would respond to every request, Gu Yuxuan asked Gu Beihuai cautiously.

"Father, I would like a grasshopper made of straw, is that ok?"

Gu Beihuai frowned and said seriously, "A man should have great ambitions. How can he lose his ambition by playing with things? Can you bring the books I asked you to bring?"

Gu Yuxuan lowered his eyes in disappointment and said weakly, "Father, I have brought it. I will read it now."

After saying that, he took out a children's book "Primary Education" and began to read it carefully.

Shen Qingyan saw this and frowned.

"Your Majesty, didn't we agree to go out for fun? Why did you let Yuxuan bring books to read?"

Gu Beihuai said seriously: "Taking him out of the palace now is a great relief. You can relax, but you must not let your guard down."

Shen Qingyan disagreed with his point of view.

"Your Majesty, you can't say that. Yuxuan is still just a child. Restricting his nature too much will only backfire. I think it would be more appropriate to combine work and rest."

Gu Beihuai's frown gradually relaxed, but he still felt that he couldn't let Gu Yuxuan play with some useless objects. Just as he was about to speak again, he was persuaded by Shen Qingyan's words.

"Your Majesty, you can't let Yuxuan think that you are partial to Tangtang, right?"

At this moment, Gu Huatang was happily eating candies. Hearing this, he looked up blankly and spoke vaguely.

"Yes, Father. My brother has worked very hard."

Gu Yuxuan was deeply moved after hearing this, and he decided that he would never hide from or pester his imperial sister again.

However, Gu Huatang's next words made his feeling of being touched disappear.

"Otherwise, I won't be able to finish all these delicious foods, what if they go bad?"

Gu Yuxuan: "..."

Fortunately, Gu Beihuai finally compromised.

"parking."

Shuofeng understood what he meant and was about to go downstairs to buy the grasshopper when he heard Gu Beihuai's cold voice.

"If you want something, go get it yourself."

After saying that, he handed Gu Yuxuan some silver and signaled him to buy it himself.

Gu Yuxuan was stunned, looking at the silver and money in his hand, feeling a little at a loss.

He had always lived in the palace, leading a life of ease and comfort, and had no concept of money.

Not to mention spending money.

This time, Shen Qingyan did not speak up for him.

Gu Beihuai did this to, firstly, cultivate Gu Yuxuan's independent ability, and secondly, to enable him to gain experience so that he would not be confined by the life in the palace and be unaware of what the outside world is like.

Gu Yuxuan got off the carriage, holding the silver and money in his hand. The small figure walked towards the stall selling straw toys with nervous steps.

Gu Beihuai and Shen Qingyan kept staring at his figure. Gu Huatang stopped eating and watched nervously.

When we arrived at the stall, the vendor greeted us warmly.

"My dear young man, what do you want to buy? I have all kinds of gadgets here. Which one do you like? You can ask your parents to buy it. Hey, where are your parents?"

Gu Yuxuan was slightly startled and asked in a low voice.

"Does an adult have to buy it? Can't I do it myself?"

The vendor laughed and said quickly, "Sure, of course you can buy it yourself, but do you have the money?"

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