According to palace rules, the sixth prince had just turned five this year and moved from Consort Xue's palace to the princes' quarters.
As Consort Xue spoke, her smile froze, and she lowered her head slightly. However, she then smiled even more brightly and met the Empress Dowager's gaze once more.
The series of movements were fluid and natural. Even the Empress Dowager thought that Consort Xue was a loving mother who did not want to be separated from her young son, but she strictly followed the rules of the palace and buried this longing in her heart.
However, just as everyone was moved by Consort Xue's helpless act as a loving mother, the little girl nestled obediently in the Empress Dowager's arms looked up and saw the glint of shrewdness that flashed in Consort Xue's eyes as she turned her head.
Calculation and ruthlessness shattered all kindness and tenderness in an instant.
The little boy tilted his head, looking curiously at the ever-changing Consort Xue, his rosy cheeks full of wonder.
So it's true what Father said about everyone in the capital being able to change faces! Doesn't that mean we can save a lot of money on watching face-changing shows?
The little baby kicked its legs happily, its bright, watery eyes darting around.
The Empress Dowager didn't mind the little boy's sudden silly grin. She held the little boy tightly, patted Consort Xue's hand with a kind smile, and said gently, "Alright, you can come whenever you want. How could I possibly mind?"
Consort Xue pinched a handkerchief, wiped away the tears glistening in her eyes, smiled and nodded, then looked at the little baby with joy, clapped her hands at her, and said with a smile, "Niannian, come to Auntie's arms, okay? Don't tire out your beautiful Empress Dowager."
The little dumpling rolled her watery eyes, looked up at the Empress Dowager, then at her own sister Zhuangyou, before obediently nodding and replying in a childish voice, "Okay."
Consort Xue's smile widened.
Zhuang You, who was standing to the side, did not stop her, but she noticed the nail guards on Consort Xue's hands and her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.
When Li'er, the head maid of Consort Xue, saw Zhuang You's expression, she quickly put her hands together, knelt down, and presented her hands to Consort Xue before Consort Xue could take the baby in her arms.
Consort Xue paused at Li'er's movements and glanced at her.
Upon seeing this, Li'er quickly glanced at the slender nail guards worn by Consort Xue.
Upon seeing this, Consort Xue immediately understood her meaning. With her smile unchanged, she naturally removed her nail guards. When she looked up, she saw the Empress Dowager nodding in satisfaction and handing the little baby to her.
Holding the soft, cuddly little bundle of milk, Consort Xue gave Li'er an appreciative look, then smiled kindly and picked up a piece of peanut brittle, handing it to the little bundle in her arms. "Niannian is such a good girl. Here, have a little snack."
The little dumpling's eyes immediately lit up when he saw the peanut brittle. He swallowed hard, then quickly jumped into Consort Xue's arms, staring intently at the delicious-looking brittle, ready to devour it.
This little creature looks just like a little cat wagging its tail, waiting to be fed.
Upon seeing this, Zhuangyou's eyelids twitched violently, and she felt utterly humiliated.
Before the peanut brittle could fall into the mouth of some little beast, she quickly stepped forward, covering the baby's hungry little mouth while snatching the peanut brittle from Consort Xue's hand.
"Waaaaah...!"
The little dumpling let out a mournful cry of protest.
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