In the pear orchard, Li couldn't help but smash things.

"This is outrageous! Sir, how could you just scold the wife and call it a day? What happened to your earlier plan to dislike her?!"

Hesheli was also angry, but because of her previous experience, she was more restrained and dared not express her displeasure, for fear that the Fourth Prince and his wife would find out and take the opportunity to deal with her.

Thinking back to the pain she had endured when she was confined to her home, and looking at her own excess weight, the consequences of her past suffering were right before her eyes, so she could only endure it.

However, Li and Hesheli seemed to realize something, and when they looked towards Taoyuan, they couldn't help but show similar expressions of schadenfreude.

When the rumor that the Princess Consort had been scolded by the Fourth Prince reached Peach Courtyard, Jiaming listened calmly while eating fruit, giving the impression that she hadn't heard anything and was just focused on eating.

The saying goes, "The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuchs are." In this case, Jiaming isn't worried, but the people around her are.

For example, there are Hongtao and Lvliu, who are serving her now.

"Green Willow, we're out of fruit. Go wash some more, cut them up, and bring them over." Jiaming said, then ate the last piece of fruit she had cut up.

Red Peach and Green Willow: "..." Master, you really didn't hear me?!

"What's wrong?" Jiaming asked, puzzled, seeing the two of them standing there motionless and stunned.

Green Willow immediately realized what was happening and said apologetically, "This servant will go right away."

The woman with red peaches hesitated for a moment, worried that her mistress might not have been listening, so she said, "Master, the Fujin was reprimanded by the Prince because of the young master's matter. The Fujin may hate the young master, and may even take her anger out on you. So, shouldn't you consider how to avoid the Fujin's possible schemes against you and the young master?"

Jiaming said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, didn't I already have Xiao Hezi take all sorts of precautions? Your master has never let his guard down."

Upon hearing this, Hongtao thought about how her master had been frequently talking to Xiao Hezi lately, and how Xiao Hezi had always been very busy and elusive, while the Peach Courtyard was clearly in a state of outward relaxation but inward tension.

Thinking about it now, I realize I was just being impatient and worrying unnecessarily.

Two days later, Jiaming, who had been calm all along, couldn't help but frown.

She hurriedly had someone summon Xiao Hezi and asked, "Is there still no movement from the Fujin's side?"

Xiao Hezi frowned as well, "This servant also finds it strange, as we haven't noticed any other unusual activity."

There's a saying: "Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will appear."

That day, not long after Jiaming and Xiao Hezi finished their conversation, someone from Fujin's side came.

"Miss Yao Huang, what brings you here?" Jia Ming personally greeted the visitor and asked with a puzzled look.

Yao Huang immediately replied respectfully, "This servant is here on the orders of the Fujin and at the behest of the First Prince to return the gift to the Fourth Prince."

Upon hearing the words "return gift," Jiaming understood why.

Two days ago, Hongxuan gave a gift to Prince Honghui when they met, which is why the prince gave a return gift this time.

After accepting the gesture of goodwill from Hongxuan, who was taking a nap in her place, Yao Huang bowed and left.

Jiaming remained, watching the so-called return gift with great vigilance, wondering to herself: Could it be that the Princess Consort is planning to sabotage this so-called return gift?!

Thinking about it, she was a little worried, so she carefully had someone check the return gifts. Only after finding that there was no problem did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Indeed, this was a return gift sent in the name of the First Prince Honghui. The Princess Consort values ​​the First Prince so much; she wouldn't likely try anything like this. After all, if it were exposed, it would have a negative impact on the First Prince.

Immediately, he became worried again. The Princess Consort's revenge was delayed. Could it be that she was planning something big?

Worried, she suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of something.

The Princess Consort values ​​the First Prince Honghui very much, and Xuan'er and Honghui have always had a good relationship. If the First Prince says something to the Princess Consort, she might give in because of his wishes.

Jiaming understands this, but some people don't.

Li and the others, who also thought that the Princess Consort would take her anger out on the Fourth Prince and Jiaming, were disappointed once again. They were so frustrated and heartbroken that some of them almost vomited blood.

After lunch break, Hongxuan woke up and was very happy to hear that his older brother had given him a return gift.

After playing with the "return gift" for a while, the little guy suddenly suggested to Jiaming, "Mother, your medicinal cuisine is amazing. My older brother recovered faster after eating it and is less prone to getting sick. Can you make some for him too?"

Jiaming was taken aback by what she heard. Xiao Hezi and Hongtao in the room looked at each other in bewilderment, and then looked at their master with concern.

What should I do? If I agree, the Princess Consort will definitely not believe me and will think I'm plotting something. And what if someone uses the time I'm preparing medicinal food for the First Prince to frame me?

But if they didn't agree, then... The two of them looked at Hongxuan at the same time, thinking: Based on the young master's brotherly affection for the eldest prince, he might resent the master, and that would damage the mother-son relationship between the master and the young master...

Amidst her various worries, Jiaming snapped out of her daze and decisively refused: "No."

"Mother!" The little one frowned and asked, "Why?"

"Things are a bit complicated, let me put it this way!" Jiaming paused for a moment before continuing, "If you understand, keep listening; if you don't understand, just remember it. As you grow up, you'll naturally understand those things you don't understand."

The little guy looked at Jiaming speechlessly, "Mother, just say it! Let's not go on about other irrelevant things."

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