It was always interesting, Meili thought. Servants that had to be so serious most of the time, never breaking protocol and rules, were able to run around and play with the children. It was a time when she really got to see them smiling and looking so completely happy. Some of the same maids who had followed them out were now playing with young children or helping to herd the more rambunctious princes as they raced around with kites, nannies, attendants, and maids making sure they were safe. Even Jianli and Jianjing, both old enough to be assisting the Emperor and would soon be expecting wives of their own, were playing with the younger princes too.
They were even watching over A-Yuan as well even though he wasn't one of their charges.
And she saw it with the Qishan Wen disciples. They were looking after the princes and princesses like it was normal for them to be here, helping the maids and attendants retrieve toys.
"Yes, let's go tell them. Better to let them know now so they have a chance to take it in."
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Date: 2021-04-12 12:03 am (UTC)They were even watching over A-Yuan as well even though he wasn't one of their charges.
And she saw it with the Qishan Wen disciples. They were looking after the princes and princesses like it was normal for them to be here, helping the maids and attendants retrieve toys.
"Yes, let's go tell them. Better to let them know now so they have a chance to take it in."
She took Wen Ning's arm so they could go.