Chapter 109: The Princess "Induces Birth" and Xu Nian Attends the Banquet

After Xu Nian finished speaking, he realized that he seemed to have said too much and lowered his head in embarrassment.

Zhen Shu and Guo Yi were listening with great interest. When Xu Nian suddenly stopped talking, they couldn't help but ask curiously, "Does volatility mean that the fragrance dissipates? Then what kind of incense material... um... is not easy to evaporate?"

Xu Nian looked at the two people who were looking at him curiously, and explained in detail the method of making the perfume and how to choose the ingredients. They were talking so happily in the hall that no one noticed Luo Jinan when he came over.

Although Luo Jin'an is very satisfied with his mother and sister-in-law's love for Nian Nian, it does not mean that he can give Nian Nian to them. Now Nian Nian doesn't even have enough time to spend with him, so how can he waste time on others?

Seeing that Luo Jin'an was like a wolf cub guarding its food, Zhenshu did not force Xu Nian to stay. She just told Luo Jin'an to bring Xu Nian to Shujingyuan more often. However, she knew in her heart that considering the status of her youngest son's baby Xu Nian, it was unlikely that he would bring her along.

Looking at the two people leaving together, Zhenshu smiled with relief, and looking at Guo Yi who was looking at her with envy, she sighed deeply in her heart.

"Madame Wei, send Peixuan and the other two to the nurse."

"yes"

Zhen Shu saw Wei Ma Ma leading the children out of the hall and dismissing the maids in the house, then she turned to Guo Yi and asked:

"I heard that Jin Huai has been staying in the concubine's room for several months?"

When Guo Yi was asked, her face turned pale, she clenched the handkerchief in her hand and whispered, "Yes".

Zhenshu didn't know what to say to her eldest daughter-in-law. She was a cheerful girl before she got married, but how come she became so gloomy in just a few years?

"You need to be careful. You two are both not young anymore, but you still don't have a legitimate son. This will not be beneficial to the stability of the palace."

Guo Yi felt uneasy after hearing this. As expected...

Zhenshu felt tired as she watched her daughter-in-law lower her head and remain silent.

"The prince has already said that if you cannot get pregnant next year, Chen Yang will be registered in your name and raised as your legitimate son. Yi'er, you have to take care of yourself."

Guo Yi suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of disbelief, and trembled as he said, "Chen Yang is just the son of a concubine, how can he..."

Zhen Shu said slowly: "Haven't you heard the saying that a mother's status is determined by her son's? If Chen Yang is registered under your name, his biological mother will be promoted to be the prince's concubine."

Guo Yi took two steps back, forced herself to kneel at the princess's feet, and trembled, "Mother, please help Yi'er. I can't accept Chen Yang as my legitimate son. You know, I..."

Zhen Shu pulled up Guo Yi, whose face was covered with tears, and said helplessly, "When the maid gave birth to Chen Yang, you shouldn't have stopped Jin Huai from raising her as a concubine. Now, she has always been a concubine, but Jin Huai has always felt guilty about her. Yi Er, a man's guilt towards a woman is most likely to develop feelings for her over time."

Guo Yi cried heartbrokenly. She was just afraid that Lingzhi, the eldest son, would threaten her position. She had never had much since she was a child, and she just wanted to protect what belonged to her. Was there anything wrong with that?

Guo Yi was a little absent-minded when she came out of Shujingyuan. She returned to Danhuaiyuan in a daze. Sulan looked at her master who had obviously cried, and looked at Sumei who came in later with confusion, but saw Sumei shook her head slightly.

"Sulan, send the post to Miss Xu."

"yes"

"Su Mei, tell the prince to entertain the prince and Miss Xu at Dan Huai Courtyard tomorrow."

"yes"

Guo Yi sent away all the maids in the room, buried herself in the quilt, and cried bitterly.

When Xu Nian received the note from Sulan, Luo Jinan was there too. He took the note, flipped through it, and then put it aside.

"Nian Nian, let me take you to visit the royal city. What is there to see in Danhuaiyuan?"

Xu Nian slapped him hard and said, "I have already promised the Crown Prince's Consort, how can I go back on my word? If you don't want to go with me, I will go by myself."

Luo Jinan looked at Xu Nian who had his back to him and flattered him, "I'll go. How can Nian Nian go without me? It just so happens that Big Brother lost the competition last time, so I'll go and get you some good things."

Xu Nian smiled helplessly and said, "Luo Jinan, are you a bandit?"

"If I were a bandit, I would take you as my wife."

“…”

Knowing that his aloof second brother was going to bring Miss Xu to Danhuai Court for dinner, Luo Jinhuai made preparations early, so he did not leave Danhuai Court from early morning to night that day.

In the evening, Luo Jinan and Xu Nian arrived as promised. At this time, the palace lights were lit everywhere in Danhuai Courtyard, as bright as day.

"It's rare for you to be so punctual. It seems that Miss Xu has a way."

Facing Luo Jinhuai's teasing, Luo Jinan took it calmly and did not forget what he had said before.

"I came on time to collect my prize."

"The prize? What prize?"

Luo Jin'an laughed sarcastically, "A dignified prince wouldn't refuse to admit his defeat in a competition, would he?"

The smile on Luo Jinhuai's lips froze. This guy was too shameless. He was sore all over from training her, but in the end he still had to give him a reward.

"Let's go, it seems we won't have to attend the banquet today."

"Hey~ Hey~" Luo Jinhuai held Luo Jinan who was about to turn around and said helplessly: "I really admire you. I will take you to the warehouse. I have to tell you in advance that you cannot take my ancient sword away."

Guo Yi watched the two brothers walk away with a smile, and pulled Xu Nian to the living room.

"Let's go in and talk freely, and ignore the lawsuit between the two brothers."

"Thank you for your concern, sister Princess."

Guo Yi personally poured Xu Nian a cup of tea and said with a smile: "Sister, just call me Sister Yi. This way we can seem closer."

Xu Nian naturally called out "Sister Yi". In fact, she was still very curious about the Crown Prince's Consort. She heard that the Crown Prince's Consort was the daughter of a lieutenant general, and she wondered if she was also proficient in martial arts like Pingting.

"Sister Yi, have you ever learned martial arts?"

Guo Yi nodded and said with some nostalgia: "When I was young, I loved playing. Now I am afraid that I have almost forgotten all the moves."

Xu Nian was very interested. "One of my best friends has also practiced martial arts since she was a child. Her specialty is the spear. I wonder what Sister Yi is good at?"

"My martial arts master taught me swordsmanship."

Xu Nian looked at the courtyard that was as bright as day and suggested, "Sister Yi, there is still some time before the banquet. How about going to the courtyard to practice swordsmanship?"

Guo Yi couldn't help laughing. How come these two people have the same hobby, they both like to practice swordplay with others? But she was also interested.

Luo Jinhuai's sword happened to be placed in the living room. Guo Yi picked up the sword, shook it, and said with a smile: "Let's go and fight a few moves."

Xu Nian was a little confused. She meant to watch Guo Yi perform swordplay instead of a sparring match. But Guo Yi did not give her a chance to refuse. He turned around and stabbed at her with his sword in the yard. Xu Nian hurriedly threw away the "bracelet" as a reflex.

When the two Luo brothers came back leisurely from the storehouse, they saw the two women who were originally chatting and laughing were now fighting in the yard.