Anning brought Xiao Yi into the room and called for Xiao Ren and Xiao Tong as well.
She first checked the children's homework, then had dinner with them, before sending them back to their rooms.
As soon as the children left, Xiao Yuan returned.
Anning quickly stood up and asked him, "How was it inside the palace?"
Xiao Yuan warmed his hands before taking off his coat, "Emperor Shengxing wanted me to join the Ministry of Industry as an official, but I declined."
Anning nodded and handed him a hand warmer to warm his hands, "Why are you back so late?"
"Don't even mention it."
Xiao Yuan had a bitter expression, "On my way back, I got intercepted by Old Geng from the Ministry of Industry. There, I was stuck for most of the day, just to draw up plans for them. Your husband was nearly wrung dry by Old Geng."
Anning lightly laughed.
Minister Geng of the Ministry of Industry was quite a peculiar person.
