BXBX NOVEL Chapter 309: Aunt Xiaoqian also likes Fifth Imperial Uncle as much as Little Xiaoqian.
“When will the restaurant open?”
“It’s being prepared now, soon, just another ten days or so.”
“You should bring the chef you’ve hired for me to look at first. Not just anyone can use my recipes.”
“Alright, in a couple of days. We’ll follow your advice on the restaurant matter.”
As the siblings were talking, Chunlai came over and said, “Princess Consort, the emperor’s eldest grandson said he’s still hungry and wants more to eat.”
Jiang Yi said, “Alright, I’ll go back. I think you’d better have a talk with this child and let him speak for himself.”
“I know.”
After watching her brother leave, Jiang Ning returned to the room and saw Xiaoqian staring eagerly at the snacks on the table.
“Chunlai, go to the kitchen and get some more food.”
“But, His Highness has just recovered from his fever, and the doctor said half a bowl of porridge would suffice. No other food to be eaten to avoid indigestion from overconsumption.”
“Are you listening to me or the doctor?”
“Listening to you, Princess Consort.”
“Then go.”
Chunlai hurried to the kitchen and brought back a food box, containing not only meals but also cakes and fruits.
Jiang Ning opened the food box and smiled, “Xiaoqian, come join Auntie for a meal.”
Li Tingqian immediately got out of bed and sat by the table.
Yun Dai laughed, “Your Fifth Imperial Uncle used to say that you were picky and didn’t like to eat. At mealtime, people always had to invite you multiple times. Now you’re better.”
Mentioning his Fifth Imperial Uncle, Li Tingqian’s eyes darkened, “I miss my Fifth Imperial Uncle so much. Auntie, when will my Fifth Imperial Uncle come back?”
“Why does your Fifth Imperial Uncle have to come back?” Jiang Ning handed him a small piece of millet cake, “You can go visit him yourself.”
Li Tingqian stared blankly, “Me, visit my Fifth Imperial Uncle?”
“Xiaoqian, you’re a little man, aren’t you supposed to be brave?”
“Hmm…” Li Tingqian hesitated and nodded, but slowly lowered his head.
Jiang Ning asked everyone to leave, and only she and Li Tingqian were left in the room.
She leaned over to him and whispered, “Xiaoqian, do you trust Auntie?”
“Yes.”
“Do you have any secrets you want to share with Auntie?” Jiang Ning said seriously, “Auntie swears not to tell anyone your secrets.”
Li Tingqian asked softly, “Really?”
“Of course.”
“If I tell Auntie, will it harm my Fifth Imperial Uncle?”
“Of course not. How could Auntie harm your Fifth Imperial Uncle? Auntie loves your Fifth Imperial Uncle just like you do.”
Li Tingqian fell silent for a moment, as if making up his mind, and whispered, “Third Aunt said that if I don’t behave, she’ll ask Third Imperial Uncle to kill my Fifth Imperial Uncle.”
Jiang Ning didn’t show any emotion and smiled, “Really? But your Fifth Imperial Uncle’s martial arts skills are very strong. The Crown Prince doesn’t stand a chance against him.”
“Really?”
“Of course.”
“But Third Imperial Uncle is the Crown Prince.”
“Xiaoqian, not every Crown Prince can become an emperor.”
“Why can’t the Crown Prince be emperor?”
“Because he’s bad, and bad people deserve punishment. If everyone fears the bad guys, then there’s no way for good people to survive.” Jiang Ning continued, “Tell Auntie, what happened last night?”
Li Tingqian whispered, “Third Aunt wouldn’t let me see you and made me stand for an hour and didn’t allow me to eat. Later… Sister Mo’er saw me hungry and went out to find food, and was only then beaten to death.”
Jiang Ning was shocked.
Ms. Ma, this poisonous woman, even went so far as to punish a five-year-old child like that.
Only because Xiaoqian had seen her, she wanted to torment him to death.
Jiang Ning held back her anger and asked softly, “Xiaoqian, has Third Aunt been punishing you this whole time?”