The Princess An He values Xie Yunzhen and the dragon-phoenix twins greatly, hence she hosted a grand welcome banquet.

To help the children recognize their relatives, she invited her maternal family and the respected elders and branches of the Xie family.

Though Xie Yunzhen has a cold personality, he occasionally hosts gatherings at the mansion for the sake of the children’s happiness and invites guests to bring their children to play at the General Mansion.

Therefore, seeing so many people, Zimu and Zishan did not feel afraid.

They just looked around with curious eyes.

Xie Yunzhen’s uncle in court is quite adept at making sharp remarks, the kind that irritates others without compensating for their anger.

Upon seeing the two little ones, he instantly transformed into a kindly elder.

Especially upon hearing the little ones call him uncle-grandpa in their sweet voices, his heart melted into a puddle.

When the banquet ended, he even wanted to take the siblings to the Prince Mansion for play.

While they were in Yanzhou, the siblings learned to sleep in their own room, so they didn’t feel afraid at all about really going to the Prince Mansion.

"Grandmother said that there’s a great-grandfather at the Prince Mansion, we want to visit the elderly."

The old lady was displeased, thinking it was the maternal family, and what’s with the great-grandfather title, it should have had the maternal prefix!

She wanted to correct Zimu, but with a crowd surrounding the little ones, she couldn’t find a chance to speak.

The Princess An He smugly glanced at the old lady, she just wanted Zimu and Zishan to know who they should really be close to!

Seeing the kids ready to pack up and leave with an excited face, Xie Yunzhen pressed his temple in distress.

Previously clinging to him, he felt they interrupted his world with Mingzhu.

Now that they no longer clung, he felt uneasy inside.

Such tiny bean sprouts dare to run around with their bags all night; as they grow older, it would be unimaginable.

They might end up running wild everywhere, unable to find them!

"Go tomorrow."

Zimu blinked, "Going today allows us to see the elders sooner."

It was already dark, and even if they returned to the courtyard, they couldn’t sleep with their mother.

Rather than sleeping alone, it would be better to play at the Prince Mansion.

Zimu thought this way.

Zishan follows his sister; wherever she goes, he goes.

Unless their mother wouldn’t let him go.

The word ’elders’ coming from the little babies’ mouths with a solemn face, made everyone present amused and laughing.

Xie Yunling quickly said, "Big Brother, how did you teach Zimu, she’s so articulate; in two years, she’ll surpass me."

Xie Yunzhen and Ji Mingzhu are not talkative, where did they know how their daughter became so talkative?

Previously, Xie Yunzhen always said he would start training them once they turned three.

But at this moment, really letting them out of his protective range, he couldn’t bear it.

"Tomorrow, father and mother will take you to the Prince Mansion, today have a good rest."

Zimu tilted her little head, "Parents won’t need us to lull them to sleep, it doesn’t matter if we’re there or not."

Xie Yunzhen’s lip twitched, fearing the little one might spill some shocking secret, making them a laughing stock, he hurriedly covered her small mouth.

Immediately after, Xie Yunzhen received a glance from his uncle, "Why are you covering her mouth, let go immediately."

Xie Yunzhen lowered his gaze, looking at his daughter, "Don’t make your mother worry."

He brought up Ji Mingzhu, and Zimu stopped fussing about going to the Prince Mansion.

Her mouth was covered, she could only nod.

Seeing this, Xie Yunzhen let go of her.

The little one arrogantly raised her chin, "Dad, you’re worried about me and my brother too, aren’t you?"

Xie Yunzhen helplessly pinched her little face, not answering the question.

"Say goodbye to uncle-grandpa."

Zimu hummed and obediently did so.

Seeing the elder’s saddened expression, she kindly comforted, "Uncle-grandpa, take care, we will see each other again tomorrow."

A simple sentence, yet it brought tears to Xie Yunzhen’s uncle’s eyes.

Being part of a noble family, taught from a young age to shoulder the family’s rise and fall.

Her telling him to take care, Zimu was the first.

How could such a little one not make people adore her?

"You and your brother, tell uncle-grandpa what you like to eat, tomorrow he will have it ready for you."

The two little ones occasionally were gluttonous, but not to the extent of being food-driven.

"Whatever uncle-grandpa prepares, we like,"

Zishan nodded in agreement.

Being eloquent and capable, Princess An He was beaming so much it seemed her face was about to bloom.

A look of pride.

Their Zimu Zishan being so remarkable, if she took the siblings out someday, people outside wouldn’t know how envious they would be!

Holding her grandson and granddaughter on each side, she personally escorted the guests to the mansion’s entrance.

Only after watching the carriages depart did she return the same way.

Having waited for so many years, she finally saw her grandchildren, the Princess An He just wanted them to live in the main residence.

Worrying that Ji Mingzhu would disagree, she thought of persuading the little ones first.

If they agreed, Ji Mingzhu opposing would be futile!

Unexpectedly, she had just started and Zimu cheerfully agreed.

"Mother said, let me and brother accompany you more."

Having lived half a lifetime, the Princess An He experienced the feeling of shame for the first time.

"Ji Mingzhu... your mother, how does she usually speak of grandmother?"

Zimu bounced around, Princess An He nearly couldn’t hold onto her, for fear that she’d trip due to the dimly lit path, she tightly clung to Zimu’s little hand.

Zimu thought grandmother was nervous.

Much like every time she and her brother went out to play, mother asked Jade and them what she and her brother did.

During such times, they were tense.

Scared Jade might reveal her tree-climbing bird-nest escapades.

In a rush, "My mother says grandmother loves me and brother, says the clothes, shoes, toys we play with, the food we eat, many are bought by grandmother, says you’re the best grandmother."

The last sentence was Zimu exaggerating to please the Princess An He.

The Princess An He believed that little children wouldn’t lie.

Ji Mingzhu indeed taught them this way in Yanzhou, no wonder the little ones, once back in the capital, were so close to her.

They didn’t even feel awkward sleeping in her courtyard.

Uncontrollably, the corners of her mouth lifted, and finally couldn’t help but laugh.

The Princess An He’s mood was exceedingly joyful.

She bent down and kissed Zimu’s cheek, "Really grandmother’s dear granddaughter, in the future, anything you want, just tell grandmother, she’ll buy it for you."

Zimu reminded, "And my brother."

Zishan was not talkative, but being a boy, and having been designated as a young prince, no one could ignore him.

Princess An He patted her granddaughter’s head, looking gratified, "Zimu is a good sister, knows to care for her brother."

Zimu was embarrassed from the praise, "My brother is very fun."

Every time she teased him, he wasn’t angry.

Nor did he fight her for things.

If she pretended to cry, brother would even bring out his favorite things to soothe her.

Unlike other brothers rolling around crying and making a fuss!

"Zishan must also treat sister well, got it?" Princess An He advised thus.

Zishan nodded earnestly, "I will protect my sister."

Zimu covered her mouth, chuckling.

Her brother didn’t have her strength, nor ran as quickly as she did, she protecting her brother seemed more fitting.