By the time Jiang Yingcheng finished her arduous journey of learning, the sky had already begun to darken.
When the final stroke fell, the expressions on both her face and Yuan Liangping's underwent an earth-shattering transformation, from having nothing left to live for to transcending worldly concerns.
Yuan Liangping held his right wrist with his left hand and gently massaged it, venturing, "A little while ago, I heard His Majesty mention that Your Little Highness's handwriting has improved enormously. Perhaps next time, Your Highness could join me in..."
Two people could always accomplish far more than one. The little girl could contribute a few characters too, couldn't she?!
Jiang Yingcheng carefully gathered up the stack of Xuan paper, then gave it two gentle, utterly cherishing pats. Without a second thought, she said, "Imperial Father said Chengcheng is still little, so I have to learn how to be a happy child first!"
Yuan Liangping: "..."
Nonsense. Emperor Mingze's exact words were clearly, "Yingcheng is still young and finds it difficult to settle down. Perhaps you could think of a way to combine learning with play, Master. If Yingcheng finds enjoyment in it, that might spark her interest in learning"!
How had she boiled that straight down to "find enjoyment"?!
Without even asking the palace attendants for help, Jiang Yingcheng tucked the stack of Xuan paper into her carry bag. Then she turned back with a delighted smile and an exaggerated expression. "Goodness! Is it already this late?!"
Yuan Liangping: "..."
Don't think I didn't see you looking out the window again and again before your "studies" were even finished, with "impatient" written all over your little face!
Jiang Yingcheng lowered her head and thought for a moment, then fished two candies out of her pouch and handed them over as payment