"Madam, you promised me." After bowing to Mingyu, Madam Gao said with a look of resentment.

“I did promise you, but Yongzhang is still perfectly fine. You saw what happened that day. If I didn’t agree, it would leave a bad impression on Father and Mother. I have no choice but to agree,” Mingyu said, frowning.

Gao was inwardly grumbling, but she didn't dare to contradict Mingyu.

“Although you are not a concubine, I have delegated the power of managing the household to you, which means you have real power in the mansion. Isn’t that much better than just a title? Also, why didn’t you say anything that day and accompanied the Prince to the Northwest, allowing someone to take advantage of the situation?” Mingyu said.

"My lady, I was just worried that no one would take care of things in the manor. In the end, you would have to work hard again, so I hesitated for a moment. I didn't expect someone to take advantage of me," Gao said aggrievedly.

"Alright, you should continue managing the affairs of the manor. With Ulanara Xueying gone, Madam Su has no one to protect her, so she's at your mercy. Although she was granted a title by the Prince, he's not in the manor, and Yongzhang is so young, she's naturally too busy to take care of herself," Mingyu said.

“What you say is true, Madam. This is just a temporary setback; there’s still a long road ahead.” Hearing these words, Madam Gao felt less depressed.

Meanwhile, Xueying arrived at Qiushui Pavilion and was talking with Madam Su.

"Consort, I don't know how to thank you. I was quite taken aback when you mentioned it that day. I didn't expect the Prince and his wife to be so close, especially the Princess, who had planned for me to raise Yongzhang from the very beginning," Su said with a gentle smile.

“That’s why I brought this up. Only if you’re promoted can you rightfully raise Yongzhang. If you don’t have a proper title, what will you do if she wants to take him back later?” Xueying asked. “Where is Granny Liu?”

“Granny Liu has returned to the palace. She was originally a maternity nurse in the palace. She served me until Yongzhang was born, and her mission was completed, so naturally she had to go back,” said Madam Su.

"Ah, I'm relieved to have Granny Liu here. Now that she's returned to the palace, I'll be going out with Prince in a few days, so you'd better be careful," Xueying instructed.

"You're overthinking it, Consort. The Princess is a good person, and Xiyue is fine too. What else do I have to worry about?" said Madam Su. She seemed completely content with her son, leaving Xueying speechless.

"Sister Su, it was fine that you were a little soft-hearted before, but Yongzhang is still so young. If you are too soft-hearted, you will harm Yongzhang," Xueying couldn't help but remind her.

"Harm Yongzhang?" Madam Su was surprised. Although she felt that Xueying was being too cautious, she was still nervous about anything involving her son.

“Yes, the children of the royal family are the most blessed people in the world, but also the most dangerous. If you can’t protect him, wouldn’t he be the most pitiful child? He’ll be killed in his infancy before he even has a chance to grow up,” Xueying said.

“Consort, I still feel that your words have been filtered,” said Madam Su.

“Sister Su, how can you not understand? Yongzhang is the flesh of your own flesh and blood. Do you think the Fujin and Gao Shi don’t hate him? I can tell you, they don’t want to see Yongzhang grow up safely and healthily,” Xueying said.

"Consort, you are really overthinking it. Since I became pregnant, the First Lady has frequently sent people to visit and bring me things. Xiyue has also been very accommodating to me in every way and has done a lot for the child. They are all genuinely good to me and Yongzhang, just like the Consort," Su Shi couldn't help but deny.