Chapter 44: Legitimate Daughter and Illegitimate Son
Concubine Feng put on a cloak and went to the front yard with Mother Song and Chunman.
The front yard is where the prince works and receives guests on a daily basis, and women from the back house are not allowed to go there.
But Nanny Zhao can come.
When she was in class with Zhao Mama, she would come with her. Occasionally, she would come by herself, and the gatekeeper was used to it and would not stop her.
After becoming the prince's concubine, I shouldn't come here again.
But she was thoughtful and maintained the gatekeeper, becoming an exception.
At this moment, everyone was still waiting for the prince at the gate, and only a few people were in the living room and study. Seeing her arrive, a man who looked like a scholar came forward to salute her.
"My Lady Concubine!"
"Mr. Yang!"
Mr. Yang was the prince's staff member and had come back with the prince. He said with a smile, "My Lady Concubine, the prince went straight into the palace and has not returned yet."
"I know. Mr. Yang, you have worked hard to stay with the prince!" She has a good temperament!
"I dare not say it's hard work."
"Your Highness, are you okay this time? Are you not injured?"
"I am a little tired, but I am not injured! Please rest assured, Concubine!"
"Um."
"Madam Concubine, all the items have been counted and stored in the warehouse and registered. This is the account book you left with me." The speaker was a middle-aged man named Wan Daoping.
He was the son-in-law of Madam Zhao and the second housekeeper in the palace. He was well educated, but his grandfather was convicted, which cut off his career as an official. Madam Zhao saw that he was a good-looking man, so she arranged for him to marry the youngest daughter and work in the palace.
The chief butler was old and only came out occasionally when something important happened. Wan Daoping was in charge of the daily chores and had considerable power.
Concubine Feng smiled and nodded at him, and Chunman took the account book.
There were several large boxes in the study, presumably for things that didn't need to be put into storage. Concubine Feng wandered around and found some small weapons in two large baskets, including bows and arrows, crossbows, and red tassel spears.
It is two sizes smaller than ordinary weapons, and she couldn't help but laugh: Is this what the prince prepared for Shao Ge'er?
Shao'er is still young, it will take a few more years before he can play with it. Moreover, it looks like a toy, but the cold arrowhead can really hurt people!
Suddenly, there was a loud voice coming from the front. It should be the prince returning home!
Xia Hua brought Li Shaofeng over, and Concubine Feng quickly took his hand and stood in the study, waiting for the prince to come in.
It was very noisy outside, and it took a while before it slowly became quiet.
Concubine Feng was a little nervous and gave her son a few more instructions, which were nothing more than how to greet and talk when he saw his father.
There were footsteps and the prince finally came to the study.
"Your Highness!" She saw the man striding in, her voice filled with excitement.
It was no wonder that she had insisted on staying in the palace. Besides the wealth and glory, she also had this man...
Li Jing's appearance is not good-looking in the ordinary sense.
Thick eyebrows, phoenix eyes, a sharp nose, an angular jaw, a beautiful Adam's apple, a solid and sturdy figure, an arrogant demeanor, and every detail of his clothes is exquisite.
Madam Feng felt her cheeks flushed and her eyes sparkled. She bowed deeply and said, "Your Highness, you have worked hard!"
Li Jing hummed softly, glanced at her, then looked down at his eldest son, a rare hint of tenderness showing on his face.
"Shao'er." He said in a low voice.
Concubine Feng hurriedly said to her son, "Hurry up and kowtow to your father!"
She had taught him diligently these days, and Li Shaofeng was already quite proficient. But when he saw the prince, he was still stunned, staring at this "father" stupidly, without speaking or moving.
"Shao'er?" I was anxious. What happened to him? I've taught him everything!
Li Jing didn't really care and smiled, "Little kid, you're shy."
This is normal, after all, he is still young, but Concubine Feng doesn't think so. How can her son be held to the same standard as an ordinary child?
She heard that when the prince was three or four years old, he could already distinguish between good and evil and started fighting.
He poked his son secretly again.
Li Shaofeng then knelt down and said in a baby voice: "Son kowtows to father!"
The chubby little face was ruddy, the eyes were black, and he was wearing thick brocade clothes and leather boots. He was round and couldn't even kneel properly. He was cutely clumsy.
"Be good! Get up!" Li Jing said softly.
Concubine Feng was satisfied and looked at the prince and said, "Shao knew you were back and insisted on coming to the front. I couldn't stop him! But you were scared to the point of being speechless!" Her tone was familiar and cheerful, with a little girl's tone, just like an intimate couple.
At this moment, Li Jing no longer had the coldness and arrogance he had in the palace. He said in a gentle voice, "Nothing. Thank you for your hard work over the past two years!"
"When you're not at home, I'm idle all day long. How can it be hard? It's just... I'm worried about you!" Her voice was gentle, and her eyebrows and eyes were unconsciously filled with lust.
As he spoke, he reached out to help his son.
As a result, the little thing rolled on the ground like a ball and couldn't be pulled up for a while.
Li Jing's smile finally widened: "How much clothes did you give him?"
He took off his mink cape, and wore only a thin black robe with flying shoulders and tight sleeves. He took two steps forward and reached out to pull Li Shaofeng.
"How can your son compare with you? He has never practiced martial arts!? Now that you are back, can you teach him martial arts yourself?"
Before Li Jing could answer.
"Your Highness, the eldest princess is here." A report came from the door.
At this moment, the doors to the front and back yards were open, and Princess Wenxiu also came over.
No one knew how long she had been standing at the door of the study until someone saw her and reported inside, and then the little girl stepped in.
Following behind is Miss Zhou Jiu.
Taking a few steps closer, the little girl silently looked at her father, who was holding her half-brother, and said, "My daughter greets you, father. You have worked hard."
Li Jing looked at his eldest daughter, feeling a little surprised and curious. In fact, he was not very familiar with this eldest daughter. Not to mention that he was not at home all year round, even when he was there, his daughter often stayed at Zhou's house. The number of times the father and daughter had met each other since they were young could be counted!
"Xiangxiang, get up!" He felt relieved. At least he still remembered his daughter's name!
Behind my daughter, there was a very beautiful girl, but no one knew who she was.
"Father, this is my daughter's ninth aunt!"
Miss Zhou Jiu bowed from behind: "Zhou Jiu greets His Majesty!"
"Ninth sister, there's no need to be polite." Li Jing nodded slightly and turned his gaze to the little girl.
Her biological mother was extremely beautiful, but she didn't... have a serious look on her face that a little girl shouldn't have. She should be... more like herself, and she felt a little complicated.
Princess Wenxiu and Zhou Jiu bowed to Concubine Feng again. Their movements were very standard and proper. This made Concubine Feng feel a little uncomfortable.
Li Jing coughed lightly and said, "Xiangxiang, your father has brought you some toys. I'll have someone send them to your room later!"
"Thank you, father!"
"Shao'er, hurry up and pay your respects to your sister and Aunt Zhou!" Seeing that her son did not move, Concubine Feng urged him again.
Li Shaofeng was somewhat reluctant and looked at Princess Wenxiu unhappily, pursing his lips without moving.
Concubine Feng was really nervous. She always felt that her son was still young, but today it seemed that she had not taught him enough.
Fortunately, Li Shaofeng finally called out, "Big sister!"
Princess Wenxiu nodded generously: "Shao brother."
Concubine Feng explained, "Your Highness, our princess has been living in her maternal home. I took her in a few times, but the Zhou family's grandmother was reluctant to let her come back. I could only send her supplies regularly. I returned to the mansion only after you came back. Madam Zhou said that when the princess was in the Zhou family, Miss Zhou Jiu had been taking care of her. I arranged for Miss Zhou Jiu to live in Wangyue Pavilion."
Li Jing nodded coldly. He didn't care about these things, but he was not ignorant. The Zhou family's plan was self-evident when such a beautiful woman of marriageable age lived in the palace.
It was okay to have plans, but he didn't like anyone taking advantage of his daughter.
Zhou Jiu smiled and said, "My grandparents at home are both very concerned about the prince."
Li Jing nodded, but only looked at his eldest daughter, and said, "Make time, and your father will take you back to visit your grandparents!"
"Your Majesty, there are many people to welcome you. I have already arranged the food. Would you like to go to the front first, or go back to the backyard first?"
Li Jing thought about it. There were a lot of things going on ahead, but they came ahead while the others didn’t... "Let’s take a look at the back first, and then I’ll go back to the front yard." After saying that, he turned around and walked back.
Concubine Feng hurriedly pulled her son along, but Princess Wenxiu followed the prince without hesitation.
After a pause, Concubine Feng smiled at Miss Zhou Jiu again and followed Princess Wenxiu.
Unexpectedly, her son was so considerate that he let go of her hand, ran to the front like a little ball, and directly grabbed the prince's clothes.
Li Jing didn't expect this either. After hesitating for a moment, he took his son's hand.
Madam Feng smiled with satisfaction: "Shao'er, don't be naughty with your father!"
(End of this chapter)
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