Shaohua is Junqing

While Beitang Mo Ran was writing, he looked up at Si Yu from time to time.

"My Lord, I have something to ask you."

"You said."

"Does the emperor have any brothers or sisters?"

"Naturally there is."

"Then why have I never heard the emperor mention it, and I have never seen it either."

"They are not in the capital."

"Why is that?"

"Your Majesty has two older brothers, one younger brother, and two younger sisters. You are the third oldest. Your Majesty's eldest brother died of illness before he reached adulthood. Your Majesty's second and fourth brothers were granted the title of princes and sent to their fiefdoms. They are not allowed to enter the capital without being summoned. Your two younger sisters are married. Their husbands have been appointed officials outside the capital, and they followed them. Therefore, they are not in the capital, and you cannot see them."

"Can't they come back during the holidays?"

"Whether they are princes or princesses' husbands, since they have been sent to other places, according to the rules, they are not allowed to enter the capital without being summoned. However, the emperor will summon them to the capital for reunions during festivals, but not every year. They came last year, so they were not summoned this year. If they want to return to the capital to report on their work or reunite with relatives and friends on weekdays, they can write to the emperor and can enter the capital only after the emperor's approval."

"So that's it."

Beitang Mo Ran finished writing a piece of calligraphy and put his ink brush down.

Siyu picked it up and said with a smile, "It looks good. I'll take it."

Beitang Mo Ran stood up and walked to the window. His eyes seemed to be looking at the scenery outside the window, but they had no focus.

"What is the prince thinking about?" Siyu asked when she saw Beitang Mo Ran looking out the window in a daze.

"Is it better to be born into a royal family or a commoner family?"

"I don't think we can generalize. Each has its pros and cons."

"How to say it?"

"Being born into a royal family means you are born rich and you don't have to worry about food and clothing. However, there are many royal rules, and there are many struggles for power and profit. You may even lose your life for it. This is the disadvantage. Being born in a commoner family, life may be a little harder, but there will be less intrigue and not so many rules. Relatively speaking, life will be more relaxed and comfortable." Siyu explained.

"Would you rather be born into a royal family or a commoner family?"

"I don't want to do either."

Beitang Mo Ran was so surprised that he turned back to look at her, "I want both wealth and ease, so if I had to choose, I would choose to be born into a wealthy and ordinary family."

"Where in the world can you find the best of both worlds?" Beitang Mo Ran couldn't help but sigh.

"Your Highness seems to be feeling a lot today."

"Nothing, it's cold here, you can go back."

"Okay, then Your Majesty, don't be angry or worried anymore. I'm leaving now."

Beitang Mo Ran looked at Si Yu's receding back, with a barely perceptible smile on his face.

I can give you wealth and honor, but I was born in a royal family and am destined to be extraordinary, Beitang Mo Ran thought.

The Office of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

"Mom, can you take me to Prince Chen's residence?" Mingyue said in a slightly coquettish tone.

"What are you doing at Prince Chen's Mansion?"

"Sister Princess said that we can go to Prince Chen's Mansion to play with her."

"Are you talking about Princess Shaohua?" Mingyue nodded. "The princess was just being polite, but you took it seriously."

"How can you say it casually? Princess Sister invited me very sincerely. Mother can't say that to Princess Sister." Mingyue was unhappy when she heard this. "If mother doesn't take me, I will go by myself." After saying this, she snorted and walked out.

"Mingyue, come back." The Minister's wife shouted.

Mingyue didn't listen at all and walked straight out. The minister's wife hurriedly asked the maids and servants to follow her.

Mingyue, accompanied by several maids and attendants, came all the way to Prince Chen's Mansion.

"Miss Mingyue." The doorman bowed.

"I'm here to see the princess sister, is she here?"

"Miss Mingyue, are you talking about Princess Shaohua?"

"Exactly. Is she there?"

"Miss Mingyue, please go to the main hall and wait while I go report."

"it is good."

After the doorman led Mingyue to the main hall, he went to Qingfang Garden.

"Princess, Miss Mingyue from the Ministry of Revenue's residence is here to see you."

"It's Sister Mingyue, let her in quickly."

The doorman returned to the main hall and led Mingyue to Qingfang Garden.

"Sister Princess."

"Sister Mingyue, your face is red from the cold, and your hands are cold. Come into the house and warm up. Caidie, go get a hand warmer." Siyu instructed as she pulled Mingyue into the house.