"Just say what you have to say, your eyes are making me nervous." Nan Yi nestled in Yinzhen's arms and said irritably.

He summoned her to his study, held her in his arms for a long time without saying a word, and just stared at her with his eyes.

When the Fourth Uncle is silent and expressionless, he can be quite intimidating. It's already cold outside, and he looks even more like a block of ice, so you don't want to bother him.

How comfortable it is to be in bed, reading a storybook and snacking—how pleasant!

Yinzhen held her cold hand in his palm. It wasn't that he didn't want to speak, but he was thinking about how to bring it up with her.

He considered his question for a moment, then asked a completely unrelated one, "Has Granny Qiu recovered from her injuries?"

"Almost there," Nan Yi replied casually, without thinking too much about it. She was always careless about certain things, but if it were Yi Ren, she would understand all the key points from the smallest details.

"The Princess Consort is ill." Yinzhen said another seemingly random sentence, but his eyes were fixed on the expression on her face.

"Oh, it's a psychological problem, isn't it? I'll have to take good care of it."

Thinking back to what happened a few days ago, Nan Yi's tone carried a hint of mockery, completely failing to grasp the deeper meaning behind Yinzhen's words.

Nan Yi even said in a particularly impatient tone, "Don't even think about pushing the affairs of the government onto me. Sister Li and Sister Nian have plenty of free time, go find them."

She wasn't the principal wife, so whether she did good or bad things, it would be a thankless task. Lady Nara wouldn't be grateful to her; on the contrary, she would be more wary of her. Instead of managing household affairs, she should spend more time with Granny Zhao figuring out how to make some delicious food.

Yinzhen sighed inwardly. What Li Shi and Nian Shi were eager for was like a hot potato to her, but she had a knack for it and handled the affairs of the household cleanly and efficiently.

"With your lazy nature, it's only because you married me that I can indulge you."

"You can't say that. No matter who I marry, my life will be fine," Nan Yi said confidently.

Yinzhen agreed with this point.

She always manages to find joy in herself.

Whether he favors her or not, she can live a good life in Wanyue Pavilion.

That is why Yinzhen remained calm in the face of setbacks and honors, which made him even more reluctant to part with the child and keep him in his heart.

“If you don’t like it, I won’t force you. It’s just that the Princess Consort is ill, and I can’t possibly manage all the household affairs myself. I’m already overwhelmed with the affairs of the court.” Yinzhen said, feigning difficulty.

Nan Yi's bright eyes swept over his face. He looked disheveled and didn't seem to have gained any weight.

The food provided by Wanyue Pavilion was definitely worth it.

Yinzhen felt quite uncomfortable under her gaze. He coughed lightly, pressed her head to his chest, and looked helpless. Yi'er seemed not to understand his hint.

It's better to be direct; he's exhausted from talking to her in circles.

"Once Granny Qiu recovers from her injuries, let her return to the main courtyard to continue serving. Once the Princess Consort has fully recovered, she can return to Wanyue Pavilion."

Nan Yi was stunned for a while. She told Granny Qiu to go back to the main courtyard. She immediately sat up straight from his arms, reached out and pinched the Fourth Master's face. She had to admit, he was really shameless.

She said that she was specially summoned to the study, but she didn't say anything for a long time. It turned out that she knew she couldn't say it, so she was quite self-aware.

To clear her name, Lady Nara pushed Granny Qiu to take the blame. Now that things have calmed down, she's thinking of using Granny Qiu again.

Even if you use Granny Qiu, she can't speak up herself, so she pretends to be sick.

When she feigned illness, no one took care of the household affairs, which inevitably distracted Yinzhen, and Nan Yi refused to get involved in the household matters.

Yinzhen had a general idea of ​​what was going on, so he could only take the initiative to appear and plead on their behalf.

Sigh, Nan Yi was speechless.

This couple really understands each other.

"What if I disagree?" Nan Yi said calmly, the coldness in her eyes startling Yinzhen.

She takes servants as she pleases, goes to great lengths to obtain them when she needs them, and shows no appreciation for them when trouble arises, readily pushing them aside to take the blame and discarding them like worn-out shoes.

She picked up what she had given up, but Nara changed her mind again.

They didn't care about saving face.

Nan Yi patted Yinzhen's chest and said coolly, "Granny, I won't give it to you. Of course, you can try to take it by force." Her eyes clearly said, "Try taking it away."

Yinzhen smiled wryly, and from her tone, he could tell that Yi'er disagreed. "Can't you share some of my burdens?"

Pretending to be pitiful was useless; Nan Yi remained unmoved. He was hardly the type to need someone's help. The backyard wasn't just for her and the Fujin; the two women, Nian and Li, weren't just for show.

Nan Yi remained silent. Just as Yinzhen was about to speak again, there was a knock on the door. He released the person in his arms and made her stand up straight.

Su Peisheng came in and said, "Sir, Nian Gengyao is outside requesting an audience."

"pass."

Yinzhen straightened his robes and said to Nan Yi, "Yi'er, you go back first. I have something to do today. Tell Yiren to prepare a few more stoves so it will be warmer at night."

Nan Yi didn't disturb him while he was handling his business and left through the back door of the study.

In the evening, Yinzhen returned to the main courtyard. Nara was lying on the side of the bed. When she saw Yinzhen come in, she hurriedly threw off the covers and tried to get out of bed. "Your Majesty, it's so late. Have you had dinner yet?"

"Princess Consort, please lie down properly. I've finished my business." Yinzhen pressed Nara back down. "What did the imperial physician say today? Are you feeling any better?"

Lady Nara smiled lightly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I have caused you worry."

Her body was fine to begin with, but ever since Li gave birth to her daughter and she discovered the special treatment the master had for Tong, Nara felt extremely distressed and had no energy to do anything.

The master's harem can accommodate many women, and he can have as many concubines as he wants, but he cannot tolerate the most special woman.

Lady Nian was favored, and so be it. Although she was jealous, she didn't care much. Lady Nian was no different from other women.

There are too many women in the backyard who deliberately flatter and fawn over the master, and Madam Nian is no different.

Why does the Tong family receive special treatment from the master?

Their more than ten years of marriage couldn't compare to the affection shown by Tong, who had been married for less than three years.

Whenever Nara thought of this, her heart ached terribly, and jealousy almost overwhelmed her. Tong would never tolerate her.

"Is something on your mind, Madam?" Yinzhen asked, looking at the absent-minded Nara.

"Ah, oh, it was my fault." Nara quickly smiled to cover it up. "I was thinking that Your Highness recently mentioned the wedding date of the thirteenth prince. With my health, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle the arrangements."

“It’s nothing. Li and Nian are both free. Let them handle things. The Fujin’s health is the most important thing.” After saying this, Yinzhen stood up before Nala could speak. “Your Majesty will go to the study. By the way, the affairs of the manor will be temporarily managed by Nian.”

"My lord, I..."

Lady Nara wanted to refuse, but Yinzhen had already stepped out of the room, not giving her a chance to speak.

Instead of letting Nian Shi manage the household affairs, that scheming bitch, it would be better to hand it over to Tong Shi. Tong Shi is aloof and disdains the power and affairs of the inner court, which is why the master thinks highly of her.

"Cough...cough...cough cough..." Nala was immediately overcome with anger. "Granny, come in quickly."

Granny Liu rushed over with a worried look on her face. "Madam, what's wrong?"

Nara waved her hand, "Ahem, Granny, quickly bring me my meal. I need to eat, and I need to get better soon."

Hui'er is gone. She can no longer back down, she can no longer become depressed, and she can no longer let those vile women in the backyard benefit from her.