Princess Jia Hua stayed up all night, guarding Song Hengchuan's bedside, seemingly unable to get enough of looking at him, and even prepared personal underwear for the two children.
"Princess, please rest. Be careful not to strain your eyes."
Xiu Shu felt heartbroken looking at Dou Du.
After her confinement period ended, the princess never slept a full night. She was always writing and drawing, trying to imprint the images of her two children in her mind.
They either sewed and patched things up, leaving countless needle marks on their hands.
The next day, when Song Hengchuan woke up, he saw his mother holding his younger sister and chatting and laughing beside him. He propped himself up and said, "Mother."
"Chuan-ge'er is awake." Princess Jiahua smiled at Song Hengchuan and patted his head: "How was it going out to visit guests with your mother today?"
Song Hengchuan shook his head: "Okay."
After breakfast, Xiu Shu helped Song Hengchuan change his clothes. Princess Jia Hua was already dressed, and the two of them went outside.
"stop!"
Song Kaifeng, his face grim, stopped the two and squinted as he questioned, "Where is the princess going?"
Princess Jia Hua glanced up, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust.
"You! How... how could you stare at me like that? I'm your husband!" Song Kaifeng was enraged by the look in Princess Jia Hua's eyes.
Princess Jia Hua's gaze fell on Song Kaifeng's forehead, which was wrapped in white gauze and looked somewhat disheveled.
"Hmph! If it weren't for the fact that we were husband and wife, I would never have let you off so easily!" Song Kaifeng straightened his chest, looking like he should be grateful.
Seeing that Princess Jia Hua remained silent, Song Kaifeng frowned deeply and turned his gaze to Song Hengchuan: "Brother Chuan, why don't you bow to your father?"
"Alright, stop putting on airs." Princess Jia Hua scoffed, "I have appointments with others."
"No!" Song Kaifeng blocked the two of them and lowered his voice: "You made Mother sick yesterday. As your daughter-in-law, you should have gone to take care of her. Hurry up and come with me to see Mother. You should apologize to the old lady properly."
Princess Jia Hua really wanted to crack open Song Kaifeng's head to see what was inside. Her breathing quickened, and she raised her long eyebrows. She didn't want to argue with Song Kaifeng anymore. She said to Xiu Shu, "Go and invite the Fourth Prince."
As Xiu Shu moved her feet, Song Kaifeng became anxious: "This is our family matter. Why ask the Fourth Prince? Princess, don't think that just because someone is backing you up, you can do whatever you want."
Xiu Shu took a few steps forward, and Song Kaifeng flicked his sleeve: "Fine, I won't argue with you."
After saying that, Song Kaifeng turned and left.
Princess Jia Hua immediately took Song Hengchuan away from the Marquis's residence, and they traveled by carriage, swaying and bumping all the way to the Jiang family.
"General Chiang is both a scholar and a warrior, and his family has been generals for generations. Your mother hopes that General Chiang can take you as his apprentice. Your mother has a good relationship with Madame Chiang, and she will definitely take good care of you in the future."
Princess Jia Hua earnestly advised, "There's also your marriage. Today, the Jiang family is holding a birthday banquet, and many people will be attending. Your mother will prepare your marriage as soon as possible and also arrange a marriage for your younger sister."
Song Hengchuan's eyes reddened.
“I have a good relationship with the Princess Consort of Zhennan. She has a son who is about the same age as you. He looks well-behaved and obedient, so I shouldn’t be wrong.”
Before leaving, she wanted to make sure everything was arranged properly.
Song Hengchuan pursed his lips: "Mother can make the arrangements."
Princess Jia Hua reached out and touched Song Hengchuan's temples, sighed deeply, and looked helpless and heartbroken.
Finally, the carriage stopped.
Just then, Princess Zhennan saw Princess Jiahua coming from afar and greeted her with a smile. Princess Jiahua greeted her with a pleasant smile.
"Your household has been quite restless these past two days. What could be the reason?" Princess Zhennan asked in a low voice.
"There are some things that are not worth mentioning, but it's alright, don't worry about them." Princess Jiahua was unwilling to talk about it further and simply smiled and let it go.
Princess Zhennan had an expression that said, "Lord Song is also confused. Back then, countless people wanted to marry you. If it weren't for Madam Song's shamelessness, you would never have married into the Song family. You got it but didn't cherish it."
"And you should also rein in your temper. I heard that Lord Song was seriously injured."
Princess Jia Hua simply smiled and remained silent.
She used to definitely complain to the Princess of Zhennan, but now her mind wasn't on that anymore. She suddenly asked, "Where's your son?"
He went to his maternal grandparents' house.
"Have you arranged a marriage for him?"
Princess Zhennan stared at Princess Jiahua suspiciously: "The child is so young, why am I in such a hurry? Jiahua, what's wrong with you today?"
Princess Jia Hua smiled and said, "What's the rush? She's taken a liking to your boy. My Yue'er is so adorable and cute. Thinking about getting married in a dozen years, I've thought long and hard and your boy is the most reliable one."
As she spoke, the Princess of Zhennan's smile grew wider: "You have excellent taste, but..."
She drew out her words.
Princess Jia Hua raised an eyebrow, waiting for the next part of the sentence.
“I can’t make the decision about this marriage. The Prince of Zhennan’s mansion only has one legitimate son, and the whole family dotes on him. I do like your little girl, though. I’ll bring this up with the Prince later,” said the Princess of Zhennan.
Princess Jia Hua stopped there and did not continue the discussion.
Several people entered the door
All eyes were on Princess Jia Hua.
"Everyone has their troubles, so don't take it too seriously," Madam Jiang said, stepping forward to smooth things over and pulling Princess Jia Hua back.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek was one of the few people who knew about the marriage alliance.
Upon hearing this, everyone felt there was nothing to see; it was nothing more than a scene of jealousy and rivalry in the harem, with the concubine being favored over the wife.
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