Fu Chenan came over seven days after Qi Rongrong returned.
Today, the world is peaceful and the rivers are clear.
The economy, agriculture and military were all booming, the emperor was in his prime and worked hard to govern the country, and there were many capable officials in the court who worked hard (they were all afraid to go farming).
If the prince really wanted to come, it would be impossible for him to need seven days to spare the time.
But he didn't come until the seventh day.
Seeing Fu Chenan's tall and straight figure appear at the door, Qi Rongrong was a little stunned, and then she burst into tears out of grievance.
"An'er, you're finally here..."
When Fu Chenan saw Qi Rongrong crying, he didn't feel too upset.
He walked in slowly and sat in the main seat.
The maids and servants in the room knelt down and greeted silently and respectfully.
Fu Chenan waved his hand, and they immediately retreated quietly.
Qi Rongrong was stunned: These maids and servants seemed to be particularly respectful in front of Fu Chenan?
That posture was as if he saw the real master.
It's clearly different from when it's in front of me.
She belatedly realized that she was panicking and thought, "It turns out I am the outsider."
The grievance she originally felt was sobered up by the shock. She wiped away her tears and immediately went forward to please him.
"An'er, have you eaten? Do you want me to prepare some food for you?"
Fu Chenan waved his hand: "Mother, don't worry about this. Is there anything else you need to buy during this time you've been back?"
Qi Rongrong was stunned: He called me mother?
He used to call himself "mother".
"Mother" is a respectful title, but it seems very distant.
Qi Rongrong quickly shook her head: "No, no, everything is fine..."
As she spoke, Qi Rongrong pointed to the treasure pavilion which was filled with items.
"These are what I brought back from Tianlang. They were given to me by the ladies of the noble families..."
"Can you take a look at which one is suitable and bring it to Yingchun?"
When Fu Chenan heard Xiao Yingchun's name, his distant look melted a little, and his tone also softened a little.
"No need, she's not interested in these."
"Is mother feeling unwell?"
"I heard you were sick before? Is you better now?"
When Qi Rongrong talked about this, she felt aggrieved again.
"I'm fine now. A few days ago, when I had a fever, I was half asleep and dreamed about you..."
Fu Chenan interrupted her: "As long as mother is well."
"I still have some government affairs to take care of, so I'll leave first. If mother needs anything, just tell the people below, and they will do their best to take care of it."
"If they have any difficulties, they will tell me."
Qi Rongrong was stunned: He's leaving in less than a cup of tea?
Seeing Fu Chenan getting up and leaving, Qi Rongrong came to her senses and asked hurriedly: "An'er, I want to go for a walk on the street, but they won't let me..."
Fu Chenan's tone was gentle but firm: "There are many more people in the capital recently. In addition to those from Tianlang, there are also those from Nan'an and Tatar."
"You are of noble status. To ensure your safety, you'd better not go out."
Qi Rongrong was stunned again, and her heart couldn't help but feel sad: he rejected her.
But Qi Rongrong didn't want to give up, and kept asking, "How is Yingchun now? I heard that she is pregnant again?"
"And Wangwang and Miaomiao, can they walk now?"
"I brought them some toys..."
Fu Chenan stopped and looked back at Qi Rongrong, his eyes revealing resistance and alienation.
"They are all fine. Mother doesn't need to worry. They don't need toys either. They have them."
Qi Rongrong smiled in a flattering yet cautious manner: "When can you bring them to me?"
"I miss them..."
Fu Chenan said the same thing: "There are many more people in the capital recently. The Crown Princess is in poor health and her child is still young. It is not suitable for her to leave the palace."
"We'll talk about it later when we have a chance..."
After refusing again, Fu Chenan ran away.
Qi Rongrong stood there blankly, watching him walk away, feeling empty inside.
His figure was clearly right in front of him, yet he seemed as far away as if separated by thousands of mountains and rivers.
Qi Rongrong burst into tears: She had tried her best to get her son back, but in the end, she had lost him...
"Your Highness, the weather is getting cold, let's go back to the house..."
Qi Rongrong was helped back to the house, which was beautifully decorated and she was dressed in gorgeous clothes, which was exactly what she had desperately wanted when she was young.
Now that you have it, are you happy?
No.
She just felt panic.
She looked at the nanny beside her with tears in her eyes: "Mammy, I really did something wrong back then. Will the prince never forgive me?"
Nanny has been following Qi Rongrong since she was settled in the house in the capital, and has witnessed the change in Fu Chenan's attitude.
The nanny also feels sorry for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Thinking about how Qi Rongrong had come to this day, she felt oddly relieved.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince was so close to you last year! Why is he suddenly distant this time?"
"You really don't know the reason?"
Qi Rongrong was stunned by the question. The memory that she had deliberately ignored and forgotten came back to her mind. She showed regret: "I was too willful that day and did not consider the prince's feelings..."
"But I am his biological mother after all..."
How could he be so picky with himself?
The nanny falsely advised: "The prince is very respectful to you. He takes great care of your food, accommodation, and servants..."
"If you are still dissatisfied, just tell me and I will have someone do it."
Qi Rongrong shook her head: "I don't want him to be respectful, I want him to be close to me..."
The nanny couldn't help it: "It's natural for children to be close to their mothers. Unless they are pushed away all the time and have given up, they will stop being close to their mothers..."
Qi Rongrong hid her tears again: "But I know I was wrong! I am his biological mother..."
The nanny didn't want to continue talking to this person who couldn't explain himself, so she stopped talking immediately and resumed the respect and politeness of a subordinate: "Your Highness is right."
"Her Royal Highness the Grand Princess is the Crown Prince's biological mother, how could she be wrong?"
The tone is slightly sarcastic.
The rest of Qi Rongrong's complaints were choked back.
After thinking it over, Qi Rongrong said, "Mammy, can you ask someone to read some more books to me? Even Buddhist scriptures are fine..."
“Yes.”
An'er likes to read by himself, so let him read by himself. After a long time, maybe he will be able to forgive himself?
She didn't expect that Fu Chenan would leave her alone until she became seriously ill...
When Xiao Yingchun saw Fu Chenan coming back, she immediately stood up to greet him, but he grabbed her arm and said, "Why are you running back and forth with such a big belly?"
Xiao Yingchun looked at Fu Chenan's face carefully and didn't see that he was too depressed, so she felt relieved.
"You saw your mother? What happened?"
Fu Chenan said calmly: "She is doing well, with fine clothes and delicious food, and a group of servants. You don't have to worry about her."
Xiao Yingchun asked tentatively: "Is it over?"
Fu Chenan nodded slightly: "Yeah, it's over."
He used to always want his mother's approval, but not anymore.
He has realized that instead of trying to make his foolish mother see him again, he should be better to his wife and children.
There are so many people who truly care about you, why bother with those who don't?
He also saw those treasures today.
Since she likes them so much, she can keep those treasures company in the future.
"Where are the children?"
"In the backyard."
Fu Chenan got up and went to look for the children. Soon, the children's loud and cheerful laughter was heard from the backyard.
Fu Chenan played the "elephant eating people" game with them.
The prince, who was lying on a cushion and covered with a bed sheet, "rushed" towards Wangwang.
Wangwang screamed "Ah Ah" and turned to escape, but the bed sheet opened its big mouth and swallowed him.
A loud laugh immediately came from the elephant's stomach, and the children outside screamed and dodged in all directions...
Xiao Yingchun looked at him with a smile on her face. The nanny stepped forward and reported softly, "The Queen said that she will host a banquet for the ladies and young ladies of the Tianlang Kingdom tomorrow. Would you like to go?"
Xiao Yingchun thought for a moment and said, "Go ahead..." (End of this chapter)
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