The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 124 - Father and Son Getting Along

The round, bright eyes of the Second Prince looked expectantly at Lin Wanyi as he spoke.

"Your Majesty, where's your birthday gift?"

His relationship with Lin Wanyi had become much closer now.

The age difference between them was only eleven years, so it didn't quite feel like a mother-son bond; it was more akin to that of siblings.

Thus, the relaxed tone of the conversation made the emperor feel somewhat disrespectful.

However, considering that today was the birthday of the person in question, he refrained from saying much.

He merely glanced at Du Momo, only to find her looking at the Second Prince with a kind and gentle expression.

Even the corners of her usually stern mouth held a hint of a smile.

This struck him as odd.

Back when Du Momo took care of him, although she was meticulous in her duties, he rarely saw her smile.

How was it that after just a few days of caring for the Second Prince, she had become so kind and compassionate? Could it be that she had grown old and now had a soft spot for the younger generation?

While the emperor was still puzzled, he saw Lin Wanyi take out a book like a precious treasure.

"'Gongsun's Miscellaneous Records'? My lady, what kind of book is this?"

"Just open it and take a look!"

The Second Prince could barely read, but he found himself liking the book more and more as he flipped through its pages.

It didn't contain lengthy discourses; instead, it featured mostly illustrations.

Many ingenious mechanisms, like the wooden ox and walking horse, were recorded within—obviously the diligent work of a master.

The Second Prince was overjoyed and excitedly exclaimed, "Thank you, Changzai! I really like this birthday gift!"

"I'm glad you like it! This was made by a highly skilled craftsman I know. If you can replicate at least seventy to eighty percent of the items in this book, then I'll introduce you to him, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, the Second Prince was even more delighted.

Previously, while he was ill, he had no interest in anything at all.

But ever since he played with the wooden ox and walking horse for a few days, he had developed a great interest.

Although this was a collection of miscellaneous items, it tested both perseverance and intellect.

Just a little mistake could lead to the joints not fitting together properly.

So, it required extra attention to detail.

His body might not be able to run and jump right now, but he could still manage some delicate craftsmanship.

The emperor looked at the object and felt it was a bit trivial.

Just as he was about to speak, he noticed Lin Wanyi gently tugging at his sleeve and shaking her head.

Though the emperor didn't understand her actions, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

He turned to Dong Yuzhong and said, "Dong Yuzhong."

"Your servant is here."

"Bring over the birthday gift."

"Understood."

A large brocade box was brought over by Dong Yuzhong, and the Second Prince looked on with a puzzled expression.