Chapter 64
Xiwu had been taking care of Ning Shiyu in Lingyang for many years, so of course she also knew about Fu'er.
I know she has a kind heart.
I guessed that my master didn't want her to know.
She dared not say anything more, saying, "Princess Consort, I really dare not say anything more about this matter. You should ask the master."
Ning Shiyu was so busy with official duties at the Ministry of Personnel that he didn't return home all day.
He didn't return from the government office until the hour of You (5-7 PM).
If it weren't for Fu'er's sake, given his past diligence, he would have lived directly in the government office.
Fu'er didn't eat either, she just waited for him.
Only after seeing him return did she instruct her attendant, Granny Xin, to prepare the meal.
The couple did not have anyone serve them when they dined.
Seeing how busy he was today, Fu'er felt sorry for him and immediately served him a bowl of turtle soup.
After washing his hands, Ning Shiyu sat down next to Fu'er and said with a smile, "Husband, you don't need to take any supplements. It's my wife who should take them."
After saying that, he placed the turtle soup in front of Fu'er and also served her a lot of other dishes that she liked.
Fu'er was still not used to life in Chang'an and didn't have much of an appetite, only drinking turtle soup.
Ning Shiyu also put down his jade chopsticks. "It's not to my liking. I'll have it made again."
The princess's residence has always served light meals.
After Fu'er arrived, Ning Shiyu instructed Steward Xi to tell the cooks in the kitchen to change the dishes in the future.
Make it according to Fu'er's taste.
"You haven't been eating properly these past two days."
"I will have Uncle Xi change the stove tomorrow."
Upon arriving in Chang'an, I learned that Ning Shiyu was even stricter with the servants of the princess's residence than he had been in Lingyang.
Fu'er moved closer to him, hugged his arm as he ate, and said in a sweet voice, "I had nothing to do at home during the day, and my sister and I ate a lot of pastries. I really can't eat anymore."
"It has nothing to do with the cooks in the kitchen."
"You changed the chef because of this? What will the people below think of me?"
Ning Shiyu held my Fu'er's little hand and said seriously, "You are the master of this mansion, you don't need to care what the people below think."
"Just give the instructions."
"Only when a master has authority can he keep his subordinates in check."
She also mentioned that she had nothing to do at home, and that after returning to Chang'an, she was too busy with official duties to take Fu'er out for a proper stroll.
I can't help but feel a little guilty.
"The day after tomorrow, your husband will take a day off and accompany you out for a stroll."
Fu'er's eyes lit up with joy. "Great! I'll have the nanny style my hair into a high bun and put on some plum blossom makeup."
Ning Shiyu noticed that she had been tense ever since she arrived in Chang'an.
This made him feel that he wasn't giving Fu'er enough security.
I'm still thinking about trying to make time for her.
Today, she looks like she's back to being the vibrant and lively Fu'er she always was.
He was happy too, so he took her hand, lowered his head, and kissed it.
Ning Shiyu didn't mention the Empress's invitation to Fu'er to come to the palace for a chat after returning home.
She wanted to wait until Fu'er had fully adapted to her current status and habits in the Princess's Mansion before bringing her into the palace with ease.
She went to the palace trembling with fear, making herself a laughingstock.
He couldn't bear to part with his own precious possession.
Furthermore, he was planning to reclaim the honors that Fu'er deserved, so that she could enter the palace with dignity.
Shut up those who look down on Fu'er.
When they rested at night, Fu'er leaned against Ning Shiyu's chest and asked, "Brother Yu, Fu'er doesn't want to be idle all the time."
"How about opening another spice shop?"
If it were in Lingyang, she wouldn't have hesitated at all.
But she has now married Ning Shiyu and come to Chang'an.
I've heard that the women of Chang'an rarely leave their homes and only manage matters within the inner quarters.
Even with dowry items, any business shops were managed by subordinates.
Ning Shiyu pressed his chin against the top of Fu'er's head and inhaled the faint fragrance emanating from her hair.
He said softly, "Okay, but we'll have to wait until you've recovered."
Upon hearing this, Fu'er excitedly hugged Ning Shiyu's neck and kissed his cheeks and nose.
I wanted to ask him something else.
Ning Shiyu, however, was unwilling to give up, as this small reward was simply not enough.
She pressed her thin lips down, demanding more from Fu'er.
After a sexual encounter, Fu'er was so exhausted that she could barely keep her eyes open.
Just as I was falling asleep, I remembered what I wanted to ask.
"Brother Ayu, where did Granny and Xiang'er go?"
Ning Shiyu paused in covering Fu'er with the blanket, and said in a deep voice, "Go where you need to go."
When I woke up the next day, I was woken up by Le Ge'er.
"aunt."
He is not even a year old yet. Although he can walk, his speech is still a little unclear.
Fu'er bent down and carried Le Ge'er to her bed.
Man'er then took the brocade robe from the bed and draped it over Fu'er.
"It's already March, and Chang'an is colder than Lingyang. Be careful not to catch a cold."
After Man'er arrived in Chang'an, Ning Shiyu asked her to assist Xiwu in managing the affairs of the manor.
It means replacing Granny Yu's previous job.
“I left Le’er with you, and he’s happy too.”
"Uncle Xi asked me to sort out and register the items that were bestowed upon me by the palace."
"Then you will have to let your Crown Princess take a look."
Yesterday, the palace bestowed many gifts, mostly women's items, which were placed in Fu'er's private treasury.
Yugiri reminded Man'er to register today.
Fu'er was happy to see that her older sister was becoming more and more capable.
"Sister, you go ahead with your work. Don't worry about Le'er with me."
After Fu'er got up, she gave Le Ge a sewn Arhat to play with.
He would then be able to calm down.
Wenxi then helped Fu'er comb her hair.
Just as Man'er was about to leave, Fu'er immediately called her back.
"Sister, I have something to ask you?"
He turned to Wenxi and said, "You can go out now."
"Yes, Princess Consort."
When only the two sisters were left in the room, Fu'er asked, "Sister, do you know where Granny Yu and the others went?"
“I asked my husband, but he was unwilling to tell me.”
Remembering Mu Li's instructions, Man'er advised, "Don't ask anymore. What the young master doesn't want to talk about is what he doesn't want you to know."
Even after Man'er left, Fu'er remained unwilling to give up.
He found Yugiri again and asked, "Uncle Yugiri, please tell me, where did Granny go?"
“She took care of me for many years in Lingyang, and I have long regarded her as my own family.”
Uncle Xiwu sighed, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Grandma went to the estate to live out her days."
"What about Xiang'er?"
Uncle Xiwu put down the account book in his hand, and a complicated look instantly welled up in his eyes. "Princess Consort, do you know that your serious injuries this time were all caused by Xiang'er and Aunt Yun?"
Fu'er's mind went blank for a long time, as if it had exploded.
She gave a self-deprecating laugh, "Thank you for letting me know, Uncle Xi. I understand."
The last time Fu'er went back to Songtao Garden to get incense, she was intercepted by Xu Yuan on the way.
Fu'er guessed that it was Xiang'er who did it.
She just refused to believe it, thinking that her feelings for Xiang'er were genuine.
Xiang'er will treat her sincerely.
Fu'er knew long ago that Xiang'er resented her, probably from the moment she entered the Ning residence.
Initially, it was Xiang'er who served Ning Shiyu.
Later, after Fu'er and her mother arrived at the Ning residence, Ning Shiyu had the nanny replace Xiang'er.
Because of this, Xiang'er often bullied Fu'er behind her back.
Fu'er endured it all until Ning Shiyu saw it with his own eyes.
Xiang'er then changed her ways.
As she got up to leave, Fu'er asked again, "What does this have to do with Granny?"
"Because Xiang'er is Granny Yu's biological daughter."
"If it weren't for her indulgence, how could Xiang'er have made mistakes time and time again?"
"If it weren't for your affection for Granny Yu, I'm afraid the young master wouldn't have kept her around."
Fu'er felt a sharp pain in her chest, and tears streamed down her face.
She simply couldn't believe that Granny Yu also knew about this.
Half a month later, Fu'er was awarded the title of Princess Linghui for her meritorious contribution of a malaria remedy.
After the title was officially bestowed, many noble ladies from prominent families in Chang'an came to offer their congratulations.
Many of them were people Fu'er didn't know.
Princess Qingyang helped Fu'er deal with the situation.
After seeing off the last group of guests, Princess Qingyang was filled with admiration for Fu'er.
After Ning Shiyu returned to Chang'an, he asked the emperor for a title for his wife.
The emperor was furious with Fu'er, thinking to himself, "What virtue or ability does a mere maid have to not only steal away my most valued nephew?"
They even made an exception for his nephew, allowing him to marry a maid as his principal wife.
After several rounds of refusing to bestow rewards, neither side was willing to yield.
The Empress mediated and bestowed many fine things upon Fu'er.
Ning Shiyu was unwilling to compromise, until a few days ago on the Shangsi Festival, several small border countries in the southern region...
They brought generous gifts to express their gratitude for the medicinal prescription left by Western Chu, saying that it had cured half of the patients in their capital and saved their entire nation.
Even the emperor did not expect that a simple prescription would have such a great impact.
The emperor was overjoyed, and Ning Shiyu, without avoiding any danger, did so in front of the many officials in the hall.
Frankly speaking, he owes all of this to his wife.
Emperor Zhaode couldn't refuse, and the Crown Prince and many ministers also strongly urged him to do so.
Emperor Zhaode then approved Ning Shiyu's memorial and bestowed upon Fu'er the title of Princess Linghui.
The next day, Fu'er went to the palace to express her gratitude, showing no sign of unease and displaying great poise and grace.
The emperor couldn't find a single fault with it.
That evening, after Ning Shiyu finished bathing, Fu'er was still making incense.
Ning Shiyu snatched the tools from her hands, looking somewhat displeased. "I heard you've been busy all day, don't you even take a break?"
Fu'er hugged Ning Shiyu and said coquettishly, "Husband, I'll be done soon."
"Besides, my mother has already promised me to make more incense."
Ning Shiyu pulled the person into his arms, "You've been to Mother's courtyard?"
Fu'er then revealed the truth, "I didn't go to Mother's courtyard, I went to the ancestral hall. Today, Granny Liu went in to clean, and I followed her in to offer incense."
"May I tell Mother that her daughter-in-law wishes to make incense?"
"The incense that was about to be extinguished immediately lit up."
Ning Shiyu was amused by her self-justifying pretense and burst out laughing.
“Your mother agreed, but your husband disagreed.”
"When you were injured last time, Dr. You said that you lost a lot of blood and your vital energy was greatly depleted."
"It will definitely take a while to recover."
In addition, Fu'er had also slipped and fallen, and Doctor You carefully instructed her that she must not let her body deteriorate any further in the next two years.
"My husband, look how much weight I've gained lately."
"It's all because you've raised me so well. If this continues, I'll be turned into a pig."
"You have to move around a bit, don't you?"
"This incense is for my aunt's birthday celebration, and it will be ready to sit for a few days."
In the end, Ning Shiyu couldn't resist her and had no choice but to let her finish making it.
That day, after Ning Shiyu returned to his residence, he found that all the women in the household were surrounding Fu'er.
Fu'er lay on the bed, her face pale. Ning Shiyu's heart tightened. He dismissed the others and walked a few steps to her side. "Are you feeling unwell?"
Fu'er smiled sweetly, wrapped her arms around Ning Shiyu's neck, and whispered, "Brother Yu, you're going to be a father."
A look of wild joy flashed in Ning Shiyu's eyes as he carefully embraced Fu'er. "Fu'er, thank you. I've finally had this child."
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