The Princess Wei Yang

102.1.In A Great Mess

Yang Guan Road -- referring to abroad, convenient road. A single-plank bridge is clearly not convenient.Meaning is: You can act conveniently, but I also have my ways.

Hand warmer - small, handheldcontainers with openings on top and coal or charcoal inside

Ginseng Lily soup - usually consistingof ginseng, lilies, figs, pork, and dried tangerine peel; good for the lungs

In Li Wei Yang's courtyard, Zhao Nan wasreporting back on Li Min Zhi's current situation.

"Si Shaoye's caretakers are very meticulous.Everything is well-prepared, and they always hold him and do not leave him onhis own in the crib. Furen comes to check three times a day and in the middleof the night, she gets up and checks twice more. Laoye said she may not even dothis for her own children." Zhao Nan reported back emotionlessly but wasclearly unhappy because Li Wei Yang had him watch over a child.

Li Wei Yang smiled and said: "Overindulging achild will only harm him."

Zhao Nan noticed something off in her wordsbut did not understand it. Suddenly, a voice rang out behind him: "You stilldon't understand? At first, Si Di was very quick and clever, able to turn inbed and sit steadily with a bit of help. He is usually looking for Qi Yiniangeverywhere, which is enough to show that he is clever and able to recognizeothers. Now the wet nurse holds him and does not let him stay in the crib; shehas an ulterior motive!"

Zhao Nan saw Li Min De come in and quicklygreeted him. Li Min De waved his hand and said: "You really are blockheaded.You were told to watch and listen closely and think carefully, but you arestill dense!"

For the past two years, Li Min De rarely cameto Li Wei Yang's courtyard to avoid suspicion, but this time, it was definitelyessential to discuss Min Zhi's predicament. Li Wei Yang looked at him. Li MinDe wore garments with golden cloud embroidery and a cloak with silver furlining. The color was elegant and refined, making seem even more outstanding.He smiled and said: "Zhao Nan is not well versed in these things, so it's notsurprising."

Li Min De slightly smiled: "Still has much tolearn." Having said this, he looked to Zhao Nan, "It can be said that Jiang YueLan is a crafty person. You must know that there is a way to give someone thebest foods to eat and best clothes to wear without teaching them well. Withsomething like this, there is no need to resort to beating, scolding andmistreatment, especially when she will also be praised by the whole family."

Jiang Yue Lan's actions did not go unnoticedby Li Xiao Ran, who felt very grateful towards her. Even if Min Zhi becameignorant and incompetent and acted arrogantly in the future, it would only bebecause he had an ill fate and could not be educated differently. After all, hehad been given the best of the best and had been carefully looked after andprotected, why did he turn out this way?

Even if someone discovered this in thefuture, at most, they would only say that where there is a kind mother, thereis a useless son, in regards to Jiang Yue Lan. She just spoiled the child toomuch. It is hard to think of an ulterior motive. However, Li Wei Yang and LiMin De were individuals who were fond of thinking of things in a viciousmanner. It was clear that both had reached the same conclusion.

Zhao Nan still could not believe it. The newfragile Furen was gentle and sensitive and seemed to genuinely love Min Zhi,worry for him, and held him in her arms afraid that he would fall. She did notseem like someone with hidden motives in mind.

Li Wei Yang smiled and said: "I used to put alot of toys in Si Di's crib. I also put up many drawings in front of him everyday and gave him more opportunities to listen, see, and interact. Si Di latchedonto things he was interested in to examine and play with, does Furen do thatfor him too?"