Caiyun quickly went to fetch paper and pen, and the Crown Prince also said, "I'll go to the front and see if anything happens here. Send someone to deliver a message immediately."
Old Madam Li and Jiayin quickly stood up and bowed, but the Crown Prince stopped them again and said with a smile, "Old Madam, please don't be so polite. You took good care of us back in Suijintan. Now that you've entered the palace, it's only right that I repay you in kind."
"Of course, if the old lady still feels bad, how about sending me two baskets of fruit from the mountain when they ripen?"
“After entering the palace, I often missed the food in the village. I always felt that no delicacy was as fragrant as the food cooked in a large pot, and no fruit was as sweet as the fruit from our mountain.”
"Good, good!" Old Lady Li was coaxed into a smile and replied, "Your Highness, don't worry, the fruit will be sent over as soon as it ripens. Your Highness can eat as much as you want, there's plenty!"
After exchanging a few more casual words, the Crown Prince left.
The Crown Princess, her concubines, and the beauties were kneeling haphazardly. Hearing footsteps, they couldn't help but look over, their eyes filled with surprise.
Although the Crown Prince was gentle and rarely lost his temper, he also rarely smiled.
They racked their brains but still couldn't figure out the prince's temperament and preferences.
But why is the Crown Prince laughing so happily right now...?
Jiayin washed her hands and quietly copied the scriptures.
Although it's a bit tiring, it's much easier than kneeling outside.
Instead, the Third Princess stared blankly at the door, her indifferent expression gradually fading, replaced by a look of bewilderment and sorrow.
Old Mrs. Li sighed inwardly, leaned forward, carefully took her hand, and whispered, "Princess, when a person dies, it's all over. All the good and bad, love and hate, are over. We who are still alive must learn to cherish ourselves and learn to be more open-minded!"
The third princess lowered her head, and her eyes slowly reddened.
She grasped Old Madam Li's hand in return, choking back tears as she replied, "Madam, everyone thinks I'm a princess, pampered and precious. But actually, I'm just a pitiful child who's unloved by my parents."
"My father's heart is always with the country and its people, with power and politics."
"My mother is obsessed with having a prince, and she occasionally spares some attention for her own family. As for me, the princess, if I weren't a bit unruly and often caused trouble, it would be difficult for me to even see them."
"I've always envied Jiayin and wished I were your child. No matter rich or poor, the whole family would get together to eat and laugh, discuss things together, it would be lively and close-knit."
"Unlike my mother, who hasn't had a meal with me in years. But now that she's dead, why do I feel so empty inside..."
Grandma Li listened quietly to her story without interrupting.
Heart disease is caused by a wound that has been kept hidden for too long, which festers and eventually leads to death.
Opening the wound up to let it air out actually helps it heal...
Jiayin kept writing as she listened to the Third Princess softly recounting her grievances, her past, her regrets, and her sorrows…
Outside, the crowd began their final prayer of the morning.
Some people couldn't hold back any longer; some gasped, some exclaimed, and some apologized, and things gradually became lively.
Soon, it was lunchtime, and everyone could finally rest.
Even while smelling the stench of decay and eating only two dishes and a meal of bland soup, no one complained.
While moving around, Jiayin sprinkled some powder under the doors and windows, making the smell in the room much lighter and negligible.
Caiyun carried a food box and specially brought the food from Zhilan Palace.
The third princess talked a lot, venting her pent-up frustrations, and her complexion improved significantly.
She ate with Jiayin and Grandma Li, and afterwards they shared a fruit platter.
Caiyun helped Old Lady Li to a small room behind the house for a midday rest. Jiayin was worried that her second uncle would be concerned, so she made an excuse to change her clothes and wanted to find a young eunuch to deliver a message.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw a young woman walking around, looking quite hesitant.
Perhaps the young woman was surprised that Jiayin would come out, but she stepped forward and bowed.
"Greetings, Princess."
Jiayin recognized her and, after thinking for a moment, quickly returned the greeting, "Greetings, Your Highness's wife."
The young woman was none other than the wife of the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and also the Empress's cousin, whose maiden name was Wu Bilian.
Before she was married, she caused quite a few troubles. Fortunately, she eventually came to her senses and married into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
The heir of the Duke of Zhenguo also caused quite a bit of trouble, but after getting married, he actually settled down and lived a good life.
The young couple is known for their loving relationship in Singapore, which makes people admit that their marriage was predestined.
What kind of pot goes with what kind of lid? Don't worry about whether it looks good or not, as long as it suits you!
Seeing that Wu Bilian seemed hesitant to speak, Jiayin asked, "Is the Crown Prince's wife here to see the Princess? Should I announce her arrival?"
"No, no," Wu Bilian quickly waved her hand and said, "Your Highness has misunderstood. I didn't come to see the princess. I... I came to thank Your Highness!"
"My mother-in-law was feeling unwell just now, and it was thanks to the princess that she was given a mint that she was spared from embarrassment. Thank you for your help, princess. The young master and I will definitely pay a visit to express our gratitude later."
“Oh, no need for that.” Jiayin shook her head and replied, “It’s just a small favor, no need for such formality. It’s hot, so the young master’s wife can go back and find a doctor to prescribe some medicine to refresh the old lady, sew a couple of purses, or make some thirst-quenching candies. The old lady will definitely feel better.”
Wu Bilian nodded repeatedly and asked, "Princess, are those mint candies sold in Baiyun Pavilion? My mother-in-law keeps asking about them..."
Jiayin immediately understood, took off the pouch containing the candy, and handed it over.
"I have a few more here, Your Highness, please take them all. Also, there are mints for sale in Baiyun Pavilion, you can send a servant to buy some."
Wu Bilian was overjoyed, blushed as she accepted the purse, and bowed to express her gratitude.
At this moment, the Third Princess came out upon hearing the commotion, and had to perform another round of bowing.
According to seniority, Wu Bilian is the third princess's paternal aunt.
However, during the past two years, the Empress was ill, the Wu family was exiled, and Wu Bilian married into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. She never went to the palace again.
Naturally, the Third Princess was not particularly close to her.
After exchanging a few words, Wu Bilian took her leave.
The third princess asked curiously, and Jiayin told her about the mints.
The Third Princess couldn't help but say, "You're such a kind-hearted person, always looking out for others wherever you go."
"It's just what I can do. I can't just watch that old lady suffer, she's even older than my grandmother," Jiayin replied with a smile, hugging the Third Princess's arm.
She gestured with her chin, indicating that the Third Princess should look at Wu Bilian's back.
"Now that's a smart man. The heir of the Duke of Zhenguo was such a playboy back then, but now he's become a good husband. You see, it's not important who a woman marries, but rather what kind of life she wants to live, isn't that right?"
The Third Princess knew that Jiayin was trying to persuade her, so she changed the subject and joked, "You're just a young girl, don't always say things like that. Be careful, or you'll never be able to get married if others hear you!"
At this moment, a young eunuch was peeking in from the doorway. He was caught by the guards, questioned a few times, and then released.
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