Chapter 696 The Disdained Fourth Master
Aunt Wen wiped her tears and said, "I am crying with joy. I never thought that you, my child, would become the mother of four princes."
"After some time, when Jiu'er finds the right opportunity, I will find a way to take my aunt out of the palace. My aunt has worked hard over the years and deserves a peaceful life."
Aunt Wen listened and patted Wen Jiu's hand. "Silly girl, I'm glad you have this intention, but don't waste your energy. I've served the Empress for half my life and don't plan to leave. If one day I can't move anymore and the Empress despises me, then you can ask for mercy."
Seeing Wen Jiu frowning and hesitant, Aunt Wen patted her hands and said with a smile, "Silly child, as long as you are still the concubine of the Fourth Master, and as long as the children are all well, who would dare to bully your aunt? Aunt is hoping for your best, and our whole family will benefit from it."
As he spoke, he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and gently patted his gentle hands: "The children are sleepy, let's speak softly."
Sanbao and Sibao were obviously a little bored after listening to Wenjiu and Aunt Wen. Their two little heads leaned together and they began to doze off.
Wen Jiu and his aunt each held one child. The sedan chair swayed and the children fell asleep soon.
Aunt Wen lowered her voice again and instructed, "The Empress told me to clean up the East Third House. The people in the courtyard are all trustworthy, so you can do whatever you want, Jiu'er. I specially picked a courtyard with a small kitchen, so you can live there when the time comes, and it will be convenient for you to bring the child with you."
After hearing this, Wenjiu also leaned his head gently on his aunt's shoulder: "Aunt is so kind."
With Concubine De and my aunt helping to clean up the mess, Wenjiu felt much less worried.
"Hey? Aunt, do you mean we shouldn't go to pay our respects to the Empress, but should go back to East Third House first?"
Aunt Wen smiled and nodded: "Yes, the Queen is worried about the brothers, and said that you should settle down in the East Third House first. It's okay for the brothers to sleep for a while."
After Wenjiu settled the children, he and the Fourth Master went to Yonghe Palace to pay their respects.
In Yonghe Palace.
"Greetings to my mother."
"Good luck to you, Madam. It's been a long time since I last saw you. How are you feeling these days?"
"Okay, okay, get up quickly." Even though she told the children not to come over too early to greet her, Defei was still a little disappointed when she didn't see the children.
He asked them to sit down first and said, "Are the children adjusting well? The East Third Building is a bit small after all."
Fourth Master: “…”
Why is Dongsanso so small?
Didn’t he also live in Dongsanso with his whole family before?
Now, is it possible that it can’t accommodate their family of seven?
However, thinking of the house that had been decorated with great care just now, the Fourth Master didn't know what to say for a moment.
For a moment, the Fourth Master thought that he might have been narrow-minded before. He actually felt that his mother treated him differently from the Fourteenth Master.
Now it seems that mother is the best for her grandson. It seems that Fourteen will be delayed.
"Your Majesty has decorated the room beautifully. Jiu'er and I both love it. We're so reluctant to leave that room." Wen Jiu smiled and said, "It's just that the children are eager to see Mama, so we wanted to bring her here. But remembering your instructions, you've asked us to let them rest for a while. Your Majesty, why is that?"
The Fourth Master glanced at Wenjiu silently again. Are the children thinking about Mama?
How come he doesn't know?
However, seeing that his mother was coaxed into happiness, the Fourth Master chose to keep his mouth shut and just listened quietly.
"The children haven't even met me yet, and you're already missing me? You just have a good mouth." Concubine De glared at Wenjiu in annoyance.
Wen Jiu walked up to Concubine De with a smile, took the small box, opened it and said with a smile: "Who said the children don't miss you? They are all wearing the small longevity locks that the Empress gave them some time ago. Knowing that it was a gift from Mama, they also said they wanted to express their gratitude.
This snack was brought to you by Dabao at Jiuer's request. He heard you like orange flavored ones, so he specifically told her it was for Mama.
It was indeed Dabao's instruction, but Wenjiu also gave some guidance.
Now, in Dabao's world, Concubine De is definitely a good person.
De Fei picked up the soft cake and took a bite, and the corners of her mouth curled up again: "You little girl, just try to coax people."
Although she knew in her heart that the girl was coaxing her, Defei still couldn't help feeling happy.
Then he added, "You don't have to worry about it. The reason why I didn't let the children come here today is because I didn't want them to suffer with me.
I paid my respects on the 28th, and I still have to go on the 29th. It's two consecutive days, so don't tire my dear grandson out.
The Queen Mother isn't feeling well today, so please don't bother the child with her greetings."
Wen Jiu was a little amused when he heard this: "Your Majesty, just for this, won't let the child pay his respects to you?"
My aunt said it seriously, not to bring the child over. Warming the wine, I thought it was a big deal, but could it be that Concubine De was worried about her grandson?
De Fei slapped the hand warming the wine in a stern manner and said, "Is this a trivial matter? I will go to see the child later when I have nothing to do. The East Third House is not far away.
The child is still young, so don't mess with him. In my opinion, it's best not to come to the palace. Lest those evil spirits get involved with my darling grandson."
"Mother, you speak as if the palace is a den of dragons and tigers. How can we be so delicate?" The Fourth Master could not help but say this.
After hearing this, Concubine De snorted coldly: "Could it be that it is not?"
Then he glanced at the Fourth Master again and said, "Old Four, it's almost time. Don't linger here. Go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to pay your respects to your father. Little Fourteen ran there early in the morning."
Fourth Master: "Then...I will take my leave."
De Fei waved her hand: "Go ahead."
Fourth Master: “…” Why do I always feel like I’m being disliked?
When I went out here, I still couldn't let the little girl go, so I turned around and looked at her.
Then he saw the little girl and her mother sitting together, talking intimately, without even looking at him.
He couldn't help but slow down his pace. However, when he left the house, he didn't see the little girl come over to give him any instructions or say a word to him.
The Fourth Master pursed his lips, flicked his sleeves, and strode away.
As soon as the Fourth Master left, Concubine De pushed the snacks towards the warm wine and said, "You eat too."
He frowned slightly again and said, "The newcomer has been in your house for some time now. How is he? Is he any outstanding?"
Wen Jiu was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Empress Defei and was not sure what she meant.
However, after thinking about it, he replied honestly: "Your Majesty, there is no outstanding one yet. Fourth Master, please don't go to the courtyard of the newcomers."
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