TPITWOHEF

Chapter 21

Before the city gate, Master Liu declined Ritual Master Xu's offer to ride together, claiming that he didn't sleep well the previous night.

He had no mood to chat with anyone now!

He and the Old Madam of the Liu Family exchanged glances, both silently listening to the soft, tender voice that followed.

Especially Master Liu, though he didn't admit it, he listened intently.

[Even if the Emperor Father is not lingering in the harem now, he still needs to give the Mother who bore his son and daughter a proper status.]

[So, this time he wants to give Grandfather another promotion opportunity, and has someone come to ask you 'how to handle Pan Ji's river administration'.]

Master Liu's expression turned serious.

He also wanted a promotion, partly to serve the people, and partly to earn face for his daughter!

If the maternal grandfather was promoted, the Fifth Prince in the palace would also not be looked down upon by others.

Master Liu immediately began to ponder.

—How to handle Pan Ji's river administration?

Did the Emperor want to send him to work on clearing the Yellow River region?

Was he asking how Master Liu would assist Pan Ji, who had just been promoted to the position of river administration governor a few days ago?

While Master Liu pondered, the palace carriages had already gone far away.

The nearest palanquin carrying Concubine Liu was also slowly disappearing from sight.

[Grandfather, if you answer like this, it would be good...]

The soft, tender voice seemed to be getting farther away, becoming inaudible.

The Old Madam of the Liu Family immediately became anxious, "Old Master, do you have confidence? Can you answer it?"

"When we reach Qiu Mountain, I'll try to find a way to see Concubine Liu and the Little Princess!"

Only by being close could he hear the intentions of his young granddaughter.

Master Liu narrowed his eyes and raised his eyebrows, "Don't startle the Little Princess!"

After the imperial carriages and officials' sedan chairs left, they finally boarded their own horse-drawn carriages and headed towards Qiu Mountain one by one.

Once the carriage curtains were drawn, the sound of hooves and wheels accompanied them all the way.

The elderly couple of the Liu Family spoke softly, so others could not hear them.

Master Liu pondered and asked, "Does our daughter know about the Little Princess's situation?"

The Old Madam of the Liu Family hesitated but soon shook her head, "When I went to the palace during the Little Princess's full moon ceremony, Channiang seemed unaware, and the Fifth Prince showed no reaction either. It seems that only I could hear the Little Princess's voice back then, and now Old Master can too."

Master Liu's face lit up with delight, "Our granddaughter is close to us!"

The Old Madam of the Liu Family glared at him, "Then don't answer the Emperor's question wrong and embarrass the Little Princess! If you get demoted, it's fine, you can just go back and sell sweet potatoes. But if you implicate our daughter and the Little Princess, you'll have me to answer to!"

Master Liu waved his hand dismissively.

"'How to handle Pan Ji's river administration'... Since I know the Emperor's question in advance, I'll prepare for two days, don't worry, Madam, I won't answer it wrong."