The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 557 - 464: Too much indulgence…Bullying the Top Scholar because he’s too honest…

Chapter 557: Chapter 464: Too much indulgence...Bullying the Top Scholar because he’s too honest...

Taotao was sitting on the couch, eating diced fruit when he saw his imperial grandfather and little sister walk in. He briskly got down from the couch and paid his respects.

"Grandfather, greetings."

Ever since Song Qing began instructing Taotao, they started with the etiquette because the imperial family places the utmost importance on propriety and rules.

The Emperor sat down on the couch with Susu in his arms and watched as Taotao performed his greetings with proper form. The seriousness of the little one was quite similar to that of the Crown Prince when he was a child.

"Taotao, come here, get up and come to me."

Taotao toddled over to his imperial grandfather with his short little legs.

Susu saw the sweet fruit dices on the low table and climbed down from the Emperor’s lap, sitting on the couch. She grabbed a piece of Date Paste Crisp and took a bite.

The Emperor often held Susu, and this grandson was rarely in his arms because whenever he held Susu, there was no room for anyone else. Now that Susu was not in his arms, he made space for Taotao.

"Come, let Grandfather hold you."

When the Emperor lifted Taotao up, he paused for a moment.

Because Taotao was the older brother, he should rightfully be a bit heavier than Susu, but he found that Taotao was actually lighter than Susu.

He looked over at Susu and saw her with a Date Paste Crisp in one hand and a spoon in the other, taking bites one after another, her mouth never stopping since she sat down.

With such an appetite, it was not impossible for her to weigh more than her brother...

Shen Chuwei followed the Emperor into the room and saw him holding Taotao, with Susu, the little foodie, eating pastries.

Chu Lingfeng entered soon after, standing in an inconspicuous position, trying to make himself as ignorable as possible.

When the Emperor glanced over at Chu Lingfeng, he saw him standing quietly in the corner, composed and inherently emanating a noble aura, truly befitting the direct eldest son of the Chunan King.

"Crown Princess, this is the direct eldest son of the Chunan King, Heir Chu Lingfeng. Starting today, he will act as Taotao’s study companion."

Shen Chuwei turned to look at Chu Lingfeng, realizing he was the Heir—no wonder he naturally carried an air of cool nobility, and key is, he was good-looking.

"It can be lonely for Taotao to study alone; the arrangement made by Father is very appropriate."

Looking at the little princess and the imperial grandson, Chu Lingfeng thought to himself, how could such a lovely little sister be lonely?

What Chu Lingfeng didn’t know was that the Emperor and Empress doted on Susu, and whether she had talents or not didn’t matter; what was important was her happiness, so if she wanted to learn, she could, and if not, it was also fine.

Once she’s older, there would still be time to learn.

As someone who was like a salted fish, Shen Chuwei naturally wouldn’t force her daughter to master all arts; being a little salted fish was fine too.

After holding Taotao for a while, the Emperor put him back on the couch to continue eating his diced fruit.

Susu, propping herself up on the low table, stood and brought a piece of the Date Paste Crisp to the Emperor’s mouth, her voice milky, "Grandfather, cake for you."

Looking at the pastries in front of him, the Emperor took it and lifted his gaze to Susu, his face filled with doting affection, "Baby even knows to bring Grandfather something to eat."

After handing out the pastry, Susu swiftly climbed down from the couch with one Date Paste Crisp in her hand and approached Chu Lingfeng. She held up the pastry towards him.

"Little Gugu, cake for you, good cake."

Chu Lingfeng looked at the Date Paste Cake in front of him, then at the little princess who was smiling at him, but he didn’t dare to take it.

At that moment, his stomach betrayed him with a growl.

Chu Lingfeng was extremely embarrassed.

Shen Chuwei gently reminded him, "Heir Chu, Susu’s arms are going to get tired."

Chu Lingfeng looked up at the Crown Princess and only then took the pastry from the little princess’s hand.

Pleased that Chu Lingfeng had accepted, Susu then happily threw herself into the Emperor’s arms, "Grandfather, hold baby."

Susu was normally quite skilled at climbing on the couch to eat, but with the Emperor there today, she didn’t bother to do it herself.

Whenever his beloved granddaughter asked to be held, the Emperor’s heart melted, and he laughed as he picked up Susu and placed her on the couch.

"Thank you, Grandfather." After sitting down, Susu couldn’t wait to continue eating her diced fruit.

The Emperor didn’t stay for long, playing with Susu for a while before he left.

As Taotao’s study companion, Chu Lingfeng wouldn’t normally need to live in Hehuan Hall, but for convenience’s sake, he stayed just as the previous companion to Yinyin had done before.

Shen Chuwei had a room cleared out for him, with all brand new bedding and such.

Chu Lingfeng followed Shen Chuwei to his new quarters and paused upon seeing the fresh bedding.

Shen Chuwei surveyed the room, noting it was not much different from Taotao’s, with similar furnishings and supplies.

It was Chu Lingfeng’s first time here, so he was unfamiliar and quite cautious, which she understood.

"Heir Chu, if you need anything, just ask Chun Xi and she will prepare it for you."

Chu Lingfeng came back to his senses, raised his head to look at the Crown Princess, and remembered to bow in thanks, "Thank you, Crown Princess."