When the Fourth Prince Yinzhen learned that Niohuru Wanru was pregnant, he was overjoyed. In addition to giving her a lot of gifts, he also asked the palace to send an experienced nanny to take care of her.

Although Consort De didn't have as much maternal affection for her eldest son as she did for her beloved youngest son, they were still bound by blood, and his children were her grandchildren. Consort De still cared for and loved her grandchildren.

Especially since the Fourth Prince's household had not had a child for several years, especially after the birth of the Little Prince.

So when the Fourth Prince told Consort De that he wanted a nanny, Consort De agreed without hesitation.

That afternoon, the nanny was taken to Prince Yong's residence.

"This servant, Zhao, greets Princess Niohuru."

"No need for such formalities, Granny. Please take good care of me this coming year."

Zhao Mama was originally a second-class nanny who served Su Ma La Gu. Later, she was assigned to Consort De, and her status was second only to Consort De's personal nanny.

This time, Consort De sent her to Niohuru's side in the hope of easing the tension between mother and son.

Geng Youran was worried that Wanru would have no one to take care of her during this pregnancy, but the Fourth Prince's invitation to Granny Zhao put her at ease.

Because Wanru was pregnant for the first time and less than a month along, Geng Youran dared not disturb her and stayed in the house researching what pregnant women should eat.

Xinyi looked at Gege, who had been reading and taking notes for the past few days, and wondered:

"Princess, I've wanted to ask you this for a long time: why are you so good to Princess Niohuru? You even care so much about her pregnancy."

Geng Youran paused in turning the pages of the book, then looked up:

Why did you suddenly ask about this?

"Just out of curiosity."

Geng Youran, feigning mystery, put down the book in her hand, stood up, put her hands behind her back, and said:

“I can read faces. Wanru’s face indicates that she is a long-lived and blessed person. There’s no harm in associating with her. Besides, Wanru is sincere and has never schemed against me. So I will naturally reciprocate with sincerity.”

Geng Youran has been here for several years, and apart from Xinyi, there is no one she can talk to.

Moreover, Xinyi is different from her; she plans to release Xinyi in a few years.

But Wanru is different. Besides being the future emperor's birth mother, Geng Youran believes that she needs a friend for the decades to come that cannot be returned to.

But she couldn't tell Xinyi all of this.

Xinyi had recently seen the importance that the mansion and the palace placed on Princess Niohuru, and she nodded in agreement, agreeing that what her princess said made sense.

However, everything has two sides. With their own princess and Princess Niohuru getting along so closely, it's inevitable that some people would try to take advantage of the situation.

Just as the two were chatting, they heard Xiao Anzi call out from the doorway:

"This servant greets the young prince. May the young prince be blessed."

"Get up."

Geng Youran walked quickly to the door:

"Hey kid, why did you get out of class so early today? Did you skip class?"

"Geng Gege is teasing me again. Today is a day off, and my mother specially asked me to come and invite you over for tea."

Geng Youran and Xinyi felt something was amiss. For such a trivial matter, a servant could have simply relayed the message. Why send Hongshi over?

Unable to figure it out, she simply stopped thinking about it and, along with Xinyi, followed Hongshi to Li Jingshu's courtyard.

On the way, Hongshi kept chatting with Geng Youran.

The topics of conversation were varied, such as which books he had recently read, which teacher had punished him, and how his mother had confiscated the pastries that Geng Youran had given him a few days ago.

Upon hearing this, Geng Youran turned around and exchanged a glance with Xinyi. It seemed that this Consort Li was not at ease with her son associating with her.

Upon arriving at Li Jingshu's courtyard, Geng Youran saw her head maidservant come out to greet her early in the morning, and the tea and snacks on the table were all things that Geng Youran liked.

Geng Youran thought to herself that today's invitation was definitely not just a simple invitation to have tea.

She first bowed respectfully to Li Jingshu, and then asked Xinyi to bring up the gifts she had prepared in advance.

"My lady, this is some tea that I just got before the New Year. I haven't drunk it yet, so I'm offering it to you here. Please have a taste."

The maidservant beside Madam Li took the box and presented it to her. Madam Li glanced at it, said "Thank you, sister," and then told the maidservant to put it away.

The two of them went around in circles, never getting to the point. Geng Youran was simply too tired, so she just got straight to the point:

"Consort, please do not hesitate to ask for anything you need. There is no need for such formalities."

Geng Youran's words make sense. Geng Youran had taken care of her diet during her pregnancy and continued to do so until she gave birth.

Their connection has lasted from that time until now.

Although their relationship isn't exactly on good terms behind the scenes, they still maintain a polite facade.

"It's like this, the Princess Consort and I discussed it and felt that Niohuru's pregnancy is very important to our Prince's Mansion. You have had similar experience before, so we thought we'd ask you to help Niohuru, like changing the menu or something."

"So that's what it is. Rest assured, Consort, I will do my best."

With the business concluded, there was no need for further formalities between the two. Geng Youran glanced at Hongshi, who was writing large characters at a table not far away, and then immediately lowered her head and left Li's courtyard.

After Geng Youran left, Li Jingshu's lips immediately fell down, and the gentleness and politeness in her eyes disappeared.

Hongshi, on the other hand, although he was writing large characters, he was also listening to the two people talking, and he always felt that his mother's words had a hidden meaning.

It's no wonder her own son is suspicious. Ever since Hongshi was caught sneaking away last time, Li Jingshu has been keeping a closer eye on him.

Most of the pastries that Geng Youran asked Xiao Anzi to deliver to Hongshi were thrown away by the nannies for various reasons.

Although young Hongshi doesn't yet know what palace intrigue is, he feels in his heart that Geng Gege is not a bad person.

After seeing the thoughtful expression on his mother's face after Geng Youran left, he became more cautious.