Chapter 14 The Show Begins

At this moment in the Prince Qi's Mansion, Changhui Pavilion is as warm as spring.

This is where Concubine Feng in the mansion handles her daily household affairs.

It was only completed two years ago. It was planned and built by Concubine Feng herself, and designed by Master Lu, a famous builder in the capital!

When the prince left, it was not yet completed. I'm afraid he will be surprised when he comes back this time?

Thinking of this, a sweet and proud smile appeared on his face.

She is in her early twenties, with a thin face and peaceful almond-shaped eyes, which seem to have a little white when she looks up. She is not very pretty, but she has a calm temperament and her every move is elegant and calm.

Dress up and make-up, from head to toe, exquisite and meticulous.

She started to assist Nanny Zhao in managing the household when she was sixteen, and later managed the household on her own.

Even when the princess married into the family, the housekeeping power remained in his hands. This was because she was not only the prince's concubine, but also his "own person".

In just a few years, she not only lived the life of a master's wife.

He could also visit the palace to meet the emperor and go out to socialize. The banquets held at the palace also became famous in the capital.

He also accumulated a lot of private property, and all the people, money, and affairs in the mansion were in his hands.

Outside the mansion...he also has his own secret men.

With such achievements, even the Crown Princess is not much behind!

A little girl from a small family can live the life she has today...all thanks to God's gift and her own efforts.

Suddenly, the door curtain was lifted and a boy ran in, "Mother!"

Yes! She also gave birth to the prince's eldest son, and his only son!

"Run slower!" she said lovingly.

"Mother, Shaoer wants to drink water!"

He quickly stood up and poured him some water himself, "Drink slowly! Shao'er, your father is coming back!"

Li Shaofeng is four years old. He is smart and sensible, but he has no memory of his father.

"Do you miss your father?" Concubine Feng continued to ask.

"Think about it!" the boy answered casually.

It seems that he still needs to be taught before the prince returns... He caressed the boy's head lovingly. He thought to himself: Boys can apply for the title of a county king only when they are seven years old. This time the prince has made merit and returned, as long as he is willing, he can definitely apply for the title in advance!

Mother Song came in hurriedly: "Madam...someone came to the second gate and said that Princess Wenxiu has returned home!"

Concubine Feng was a little surprised, "Come back directly?" The Zhou family didn't even send a letter in advance?

Princess Wenxiu is the only child of the late Princess Zhou. She was named a princess as soon as she was born!

The princess passed away, and the prince was often away from the capital. Zhou Jiaguang was afraid that she would be "bullied" in the palace, so he took her away. Thinking of this, Concubine Feng felt funny: The princess is a girl, how can she hinder me?

"It was said that the eldest lady of the Zhou family sent it back!"

Concubine Feng frowned slightly. Could the Zhou family be so ignorant of etiquette? Even if they were relatives, they didn't come directly to the door.

What kind of place is a royal palace?

What's more, Zhou Li has been dead for several years. Can the Zhou family still show off their power here?

Thinking of the past, he felt unhappy. But he stood up and asked, "Did the fire wall in the yard burn down?"

"I have a low-grade fever!"

"Well, now that you're back, let's add all the necessary equipment!"

Mother Song agreed, went out to call the maid and gave her a few instructions.

Concubine Feng put on a sable cloak and walked slowly through the buildings with carved beams and painted rafters and the winter gardens and ponds.

The gate of Changhui Pavilion was wide open, and several unfamiliar-looking old women and maids were busy inside and outside, apparently packing up things.

"The Concubine is here!" Mother Song roared majestically.

The people in the yard fell silent and began to kneel in greeting.

Mother Song led the way in front, and Concubine Feng was supported by her personal maid. Behind them followed two housekeepers and several maids. They were surrounded by people in front and behind, and they were quite impressive.

As soon as I entered, I saw Madam Zhou sitting in the main seat with Princess Wenxiu, who was less than six years old, and there was a girl sitting on the chair next to them.

Seeing her come in, the three of them stood up.

Madam Zhou smiled and nodded to Concubine Feng: "Concubine Feng!"

Concubine Feng also nodded slightly: "Madam Zhou!"

Both of them were ladies of noble title, but Concubine Feng was the head of the family, so Madam Zhou greeted her first.

"Xiangxiang, nice to meet Concubine Feng!" Maybe it was intentional or because of her accent, but Madam Zhou pronounced the word "concubine" very clearly.

The little girl knelt politely and said, "Empress Concubine!" in a clear and beautiful voice.

It seems that the Zhou family has taken good care of Princess Wenxiu. She has a good complexion, is generous, and dresses elegantly.

"The princess has grown a lot taller." Concubine Feng nodded.

Madam Zhou didn't like Concubine Feng's tone and pointed to the girl next to her: "I wonder if Concubine has seen her. This is my ninth daughter."

When she turned around, Concubine Feng's heart began to beat fast.

She was a sixteen-year-old girl, with fair skin and fair features, and eyes as clear as a stream.

The image of the late Princess Zhou Li immediately appeared in his mind. Although this girl was not as beautiful as Zhou Li, she was quite similar...

She felt her throat tighten, but she still smiled at Zhou Jiu who saluted her: "Miss Jiu. I have seen her before."

Everyone sat down. Concubine Feng felt the temperature in the room first and said softly, "When the princess was not at home, we just burned the fire wall at a low temperature. We have asked someone to add more heat just now. It may take a while before it warms up!"

Mrs. Zhou looked it over from head to toe as soon as she arrived, but even if she tried hard, she couldn't find any flaws.

Sui explained, "We just received the news yesterday that the prince was going back to the palace. Xiangxiang hasn't seen her father for several years. She missed him so much that she had to come back quickly. She urged me to pack. I forgot to send the letter!"

"It's okay if you don't send a letter when you go back to your own home!" Concubine Feng smiled.

At this time, servants came into the yard carrying things, including food, daily necessities, hot water, and even the flowers from the greenhouse.

"Housekeeper Feng is well-known for her thoroughness! I need to trouble you with one more thing..."

"Mrs. Zhou, there is no need to be polite. Please continue."

"In the past two years at the Zhou family, Jiu has been accompanying Xiangxiang. Xiangxiang can't leave her, so Jiu will stay with her in the palace for a few days. I'll also trouble Concubine Feng to make some preparations."

Concubine Feng curled her lips, so that's how it is... and her hand tightened in her sleeve.

"Okay. But the empty courtyard in the mansion is usually only used for cleaning, and no fire is used. If we start to heat it now, it won't be warm enough for a while. Ninth Miss has a delicate body, and I'm afraid she can't stand it."

"It's okay. They are close to each other and often play together when they are at Zhou's house. They can live in this room first and move out when the heat is on!"

Mother Song then realized that he was not going to leave. She looked at Concubine Feng with a changed expression.

Concubine Feng said gently, "That's OK. The one who serves the princess is still Madam Zhou, right? The closest one is Changlan Pavilion. Madam Song, go and make arrangements with them."

"Yes!" Mother Song bowed and left with her people.

"The prince originally planned to come back in October, but he postponed it two or three times, and now it's the end of the year. I was worried that the news might not be accurate, so I didn't write to the princess. I hope you won't postpone it again this time!" She explained why she didn't write to the Zhou family.

But his mind was on Miss Zhou Jiu: Although she was not as pretty as Zhou Li, she was young and sat quietly with a smile on her face, which showed that she had great self-control.

After entertaining guests for a while, he asked someone to check the equipment provided for the princess.

"Princess, please settle down first. If you need anything, just send someone to find me!" Then he said goodbye and left.

When he returned to Changhui Pavilion, his face dropped.

Mother Song arranged things and came in and asked, "Madam, what does the Zhou family mean by this?"

Concubine Feng smiled faintly, "What do you mean...isn't it obvious enough? Strike the gong, and the show will begin!"

"Really?! They are so shameless!" Mother Song said angrily.

Isn't this normal? But the beautiful figure in her mind made Concubine Feng confused...

Choubao asked: Are you serious about naming him Li Shaofeng?

Silly Fish replied: I just made up a mediocre story and named it Idiot... I admire Mo Xiang's skills very much...

(End of this chapter)