'If I were Hui's biological son, she would never have scolded me for what happened today.'

As he emerged from the main hall of Chuxiu Palace, Yinzhi clenched his fists, his face slightly pale.

Just now, not long after he returned, he was invited to the main hall by the palace servants.

The reason is obvious: Consort Hui found out about what happened between him and Yinyu today, and he was bound to be scolded.

Especially now that Consort Hui is very troubled by the marriage of the eldest prince, Yinti, Yinsi is unlucky and happens to run into Consort Hui's anger.

Thinking of Consort Hui's outburst just now, Yinzhi couldn't help but feel angry. Why? Why is there such a big difference between him and others, even though they are all the Emperor's sons? Is it just because of his mother? If the Emperor didn't like him, he could have simply not been born.

Yinzhi couldn't understand why he would get stuck on the issue after being scolded.

It used to cause emotional fluctuations, but Yinzhi gradually calmed down. He realized that he could not change it, and thinking about it would not yield any results. It would be better to accept it and seek changes from other places.

He simply didn't believe that he would ever be liked by his father, the Emperor.

“Brother, it’s time to go back now.”

The young eunuch reminded Yinzhi that this was something Yinzhi had specifically instructed him to do beforehand, no matter when, when the time came.

Upon hearing this, Yinzhi composed himself and then turned to leave, saying, "I won't study today; I'm going to find my elder brother."

"The eldest prince is currently practicing riding and archery. Would you like to wait a little longer, prince?"

The young eunuch looked up at the sky, feeling a pang of sympathy for his master who had no time to rest.

Yinzhi shook his head. "Let's go directly. If we delay for too long, my elder brother will be unhappy."

As a follower, Yinzhi had his own set of survival rules.

Given Yinti's sensitive and insecure personality, we must not give him an opportunity, otherwise we will inevitably be subjected to sarcastic remarks, and it may even implicate his mother who lives in Chuxiu Palace.

Thinking of Juechan, who lived in Consort Hui's palace, Yinzhi felt a complex mix of emotions.

He truly both loved and hated his mother.

The bond between mother and son is innate, and since childhood, Juechan has always treated him exceptionally well. Even with Consort Hui's obstruction, they remained a close mother and son.

However, because of Juechan's existence, Yinzhi was not favored by the emperor from birth, which led to him being ridiculed by other palace servants and even looked down upon by his own brothers.

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He let out a soft breath and clenched his fist. He couldn't think so much; it was all meaningless. Besides, his mother wasn't favored by his father, so he would have to rely on himself to win her favor.

If one cannot achieve status through the mother's influence, then the mother can rely on the son's influence.

Keeping his wish hidden in his heart, Yinzhi left Chuxiu Palace with a young eunuch.

He did not visit Juechan in the side hall, even though he had returned for Juechan's sake.

...

August

As the wedding date drew ever closer, the atmosphere in the entire palace inevitably became tense.

Ning Chuge looked at the dowry that had been brought over by the Imperial Household Department and simply inspected it box by box.

"Princess, these are all dowries from the Empress Dowager and the Grand Empress Dowager, but they haven't been sent yet."

The maid carrying the account book followed Ning Chuge, offering a brief introduction as they passed the wooden box.

"Where is Mother's dowry?"

Ning Chuge looked up at the small courtyard, which shimmered golden in the sunlight.

"The Imperial Concubine has only sent a portion of it; the rest will have to wait until tomorrow."

The maid walked to a wooden box filled with jewelry and ornaments and stood still.

Seeing this, Ning Chuge hurried over in a few steps.

To be honest, my mother is very generous; she's incredibly lavish in every aspect.

"Keep all these gold and silver hairpins safe, register them, and keep them as gifts for others in the future."

These hairpins were not intended for Ning Chuge to wear, as they were not well-made and even had rough edges.

Without a doubt, this was something Xiu Ning had specially prepared for Ning Chuge to reward his servants, similar to golden melon seeds.

The maid nodded and then continued to lift the other wooden boxes around her.

The wooden box contained fabrics, ready-made clothes, medicinal herbs of considerable age, and a thick stack of recipes for various foods and beverages.

It can be said that Xiu Ning made ample preparations for Ning Chuge in terms of food, clothing, daily necessities, and transportation.

"Put these away," they said, for they would later become the foundation of their confidence in living in Mongolia.

It wouldn't be entirely accurate to say they were based on something substantial; they were just a few boxes of everyday items. But for Ning Chuge, who was about to leave her homeland, they carried a very different meaning.

After all, the environments of the capital and Mongolia are different, and common items are also subject to regional restrictions.

He would flip through the pages while talking, and if he felt something was missing, he would have his maid write it down so that he could find the Imperial Household Department to supplement it.

Ningchuge was very busy. She knew that this dowry was her first pot of gold for developing her business in Mongolia, and the more she prepared, the better it would be for her.

"Princess, Her Majesty has arrived!" A palace servant ran up to report.

Ning Chuge looked up and instructed the maid beside her to take the wooden boxes that were fine to the storeroom for temporary storage. She then walked towards the door.

Mother

A beautiful figure appeared before Ning Chuge, and Ning Chuge smiled and called out.

Xiu Ning nodded, followed by three children who had come to join the fun. "Ning Chuge"

"Eldest sister," "Eldest sister"...

The boy's slightly hoarse voice and the child's voice overlapped, and although Ning Chuge was a little unaccustomed to it, these people were all her relatives.

"Come in quickly."

With a greeting, Ning Chuge picked up the youngest children, Bu'er and Dai, saying, "They've gotten a bit heavier."

Buer and Dai were a little embarrassed and nestled shyly in Ning Chuge's arms.

Xiu Ning smiled and chatted with Ning Chuge, mentioning that Bu Er and Dai had been eating more food lately, and even their height had increased by a few centimeters.

Upon hearing this, Ning Chuge gently encouraged Bu'er and Dai to persevere. They knew that their little sister was growing slowly, and although they said they were not in a hurry, they were afraid that Bu'er and Dai would suffer if it went on for too long.

"Don't worry, she understands things better than anyone else now."

Xiu Ning shook her head, thinking to herself that she had been worried about Bu Er and Dai before, but judging from their interactions, Bu Er and Dai had a very good attitude. Hmm, no wonder they are her own children.

Xiuning's opinion has completely changed from before; this must be the fickleness of women.

Ning Chuge smiled without saying a word, and led her brothers, sisters and mother into the hall, and then asked the palace maids to serve tea.

"The Imperial Household Department will send over the dowry. If there is nothing else, it will be sealed and stored away."

Ning Chuge, be careful.

Xiuning offered a reminder, then picked up the teacup beside her and brought it to her lips.

"Mother, rest assured, I have personally inspected them. Anything unsuitable has been returned to the Imperial Household Department. I don't think they would dare to try anything funny with this."

Ning Chuge spoke with confidence, for she had just received the Emperor's decree.