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Chapter 304 Jianping Goes to Inspect His Fiefdom

"Mother, are you calling your son?" Canglan Jingyao asked softly with a smile as she entered.

Looking at her graceful daughter, Su Nuannuan was filled with joy. With a smile, she teased, "What? If your mother doesn't call you, you can't come to see your mother on your own initiative?"

Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao quickly went to Su Nuannuan's side, hugged her arm affectionately, and said coquettishly, "How could that be? Your subject was just afraid of disturbing Mother!"

Seeing this, Su Nuannuan laughed even harder. She reached out and gently stroked Cang Lan Jingyao's delicate nose, teasingly saying, "Oh my! My little princess is so grown up, yet she still acts like a child! Doesn't she feel ashamed?"

After Su Nuannuan said that, Canglan Jingyao felt a little embarrassed. She wrinkled her nose and called out in dissatisfaction, "Mother~"

Seeing that her daughter was a little shy, Su Nuannuan quickly smiled and comforted her, "Alright, alright, Mother won't tease you anymore. What have you and your master been busy with lately?"

Seeing that the mother and daughter were chatting happily, Granny Song tactfully led Jinse and the others out, leaving the room to the mother and daughter.

Seeing this, Canglan Jingyao released Su Nuannuan's arm and replied, "Master is planning to buy a house in the capital, but hasn't found a suitable one yet."

After listening, Su Nuannuan nodded and said thoughtfully, "Why do you suddenly want to buy a house? It's not too late to consider these things after your father bestows a princess's residence upon you."

“But, Mother, I suspect that Father has forgotten about me and my brother. My brother, the Crown Prince, can’t go and mention it to Father, otherwise Father might be unhappy with him,” Canglan Jingyao said with a worried expression.

Seeing this, Su Nuannuan quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, just wait a little longer, it'll be quick." She gently patted her daughter's hand, signaling her to calm down.

"By the way, Mother, what brings you here?"

Su Nuannuan smiled as she looked at her daughter, a hint of affection in her eyes. She slowly said, "Jianping, when you were born, your father felt great pity for you because you lost your mother at birth. So he bestowed upon you a title, as well as a fief and a fief, to ensure you would have a worry-free life."

Now that you are sixteen years old, you are ready to patrol your fiefdom.

Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Really? Your subject can really go and inspect the fiefdom!" Her voice was full of surprise and anticipation.

Seeing her daughter's excited expression, Su Nuannuan smiled and nodded in affirmation.

However, this is your first inspection tour of your fiefdom, so your mother does not encourage you to go in a grand manner. Doing so would not only easily expose your whereabouts prematurely, but could also cause unnecessary trouble.

Although it is your fiefdom, the officials there are still appointed by the imperial court. If you intend to replace them with your own trusted confidants, then you must resort to covert investigation. Only in this way can you obtain the information you truly need. Do you understand this?

"My son understands."

"For this inspection tour of the fiefdom, your mother specially arranged for your Aunt Yaoqin to accompany you and your master. In addition, before your grandmother passed away, she also specially prepared a secret guard team for you, which is currently managed by Granny Song."

When the time is right, Mother will discuss it with Granny Song and dispatch several guards to protect your safety in secret.

"Grandmother actually prepared secret guards for your son?" Canglan Jingyao asked incredulously, her face full of surprise.

Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and nodded gently in affirmation.

"Does my brother have one?"

"No," Su Nuannuan shook her head.

"Mother, Grandmother is so good to me," Canglan Jingyao said happily.

"Mother, may I bring Granny Ru with me on this trip?" Canglan Jingyao blinked her bright eyes and looked at Su Nuannuan expectantly.

Su Nuannuan thought for a moment, then replied, "That depends on Granny Ru's own wishes. If she is willing to work hard with you all, then Mother Consort will naturally have no objections."

Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao beamed with joy and quickly replied, "Yes, Mother. I will inquire about Granny Ru's thoughts once I return to my residence."

Looking at her daughter's excited expression, Su Nuannuan earnestly instructed, "When you go to inspect the fiefdom this time, it would be best if you dressed as men along the way. This way, it will be safer."

Canglan Jingyao replied confidently, "Don't worry, Mother! Your son and Master have learned the art of disguise, so we guarantee no one will be able to tell the difference. We'll disguise Granny Ru as my mother, Aunt Yaoqin as my brother, and Master as my master. That way, there won't be any problems." She then smiled smugly.

Su Nuannuan shook her head helplessly and said with a smile, "Better safe than sorry." After saying that, she stretched out her finger and gently tapped Cang Lan Jingyao's smooth forehead.

"Mother is right." Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao's expression turned serious, and she said solemnly.

Seeing this, Su Nuannuan nodded in satisfaction and then said, "Alright, you should go back and prepare. Your mother needs to visit your mother. After all, you're going to the palace and your fiefdom, and that trip will probably take a long time, so I should let your mother know."

"Yes, Mother, then I will go and prepare." Canglan Jingyao hurriedly stood up, bowed to Su Nuannuan, and then replied happily.

Looking at the happy Canglan Jingyao, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but smile and said softly, "Go!"

Then she called out loudly towards the door, "Jinse, Granny Song."

Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's call, Jinse and Granny Song, who were outside the door, dared not delay and hurriedly stepped into the room. As soon as they entered, they bumped into Canglan Jingyao, who was about to leave.

Upon seeing that it was Jinse and Granny Song, Canglan Jingyao quickly stopped and nodded slightly to them. Jinse and Granny Song also hurriedly bowed to Canglan Jingyao before continuing to walk towards Su Nuannuan.

"Your Highness, is there anything you need?" After Song Mama and Jinse walked up to Su Nuannuan and bowed, Song Mama asked.

“Granny Song, considering that Princess Jianping has reached the age where she can handle some affairs independently, I plan to send her to inspect her fiefdom. This will not only allow her to understand the situation in her fiefdom, but also train her abilities. Therefore, you need to arrange for some guards to protect her safety.”

Upon hearing this, Granny Song looked surprised and asked in confusion, "Is the princess going to inspect her fiefdom?"

However, Granny Song seemed to remember something quickly. She nodded and continued, "Indeed, the princess is now sixteen years old, and it's time for her to visit her fiefdom. This old servant will arrange suitable guards to ensure the princess's safety."

After saying this, Granny Song bowed to Su Nuannuan, then turned and left to handle the arrangements for the secret guards.

Watching Song Mama's departing figure, Su Nuannuan turned to Jinse beside her and said, "Jinse, you will come with me to Anning Palace."