Princess Huyang held Gu Jiu's hand and began to sob.
Gu Jiu was completely confused.
Pei frowned, wondering what Huyang was up to.
Hu Yang cried and said, "My life is so miserable!"
Pei's eyebrows twitched, and she really wanted to ask Huyang, "Do you have any shame? The Princess's Mansion has so many concubines, and yet you dare to complain about your miserable life? How shameless!"
Hu Yang cried and complained, "My nephew and his wife, I do have good intentions. I also hope that both children will be well. But no one can understand!
That brat Chen Lu moved back to the Chen family after a disagreement. He hasn't been back to the Princess's Mansion for a long time. He is a heartless person.
I wanted to be more gentle and support him, but look at his attitude. It makes me furious. Even if he wants to join the army, he should wait until he gets married and has children, at least to leave some bloodline for the Chen family.
"Wow, wow, wow... My life is so miserable. My husband is dead, my son has turned against me, and my daughter doesn't understand me. My nephew and his wife, now only you can truly understand the pain in my heart."
No, I don't understand, I don't know anything.
Princess Huyang, you should go find your young monk. He will definitely understand you.
Gu Jiu wanted to pull his hand free, but Hu Yang held it tightly.
"Aunt, please wipe your tears first. I know you are feeling miserable."
"My nephew's wife, do you know why I cherish you? Because you are so considerate. Unlike some people, who wish I would die soon and be reborn."
When saying this, Hu Yang also glanced at Pei on purpose.
Pei was furious and said with a stern face, "No one hopes that you will die soon and be reborn soon."
"Oh, it turns out that sister-in-law knows who I'm talking about! It seems that sister-in-law still has some self-awareness."
Pei was furious. "Huyang, don't you have a way with your words? You speak so harshly, no wonder your two children dislike you."
Hu Yang muttered, "You sound like your son really likes you."
Gu Jiu's mouth twitched, unable to bear to look.
Pei grabbed the teacup and wanted to throw it at Hu Yang the next moment.
At the critical moment, Gu Jiu shouted, "Aunt Huyang, why don't you quickly apologize to my mother."
When Pei heard the word "apology", she paused and the teacup was spared and not smashed.
Princess Huyang was so angry that she jumped up and down, looking dissatisfied, "Why should I apologize to her?"
"My eldest brother turned one today, and we should be celebrating. But Auntie is scolding and crying, and all the joy has been dampened. Shouldn't Auntie say sorry?"
Gu Jiu stared at Hu Yang.
Hu Yang felt a little guilty for some reason. "Alright, alright, I won't bother with her anymore."
Pei gritted her teeth, as if she would explode on the spot at the next moment.
Gu Jiu made a prompt decision and quickly pulled Hu Yang away.
The Chinese New Year is coming soon. If the aunt and sister-in-law start fighting, will we still be able to celebrate the New Year?
Chen Min followed Gu Jiu and hurriedly left Chunhetang.
Pei said angrily, "This princess will be pissed off to death by Hu Yang one day."
"Your Majesty, calm down and wait for the prince to come back."
“It won’t get better!”
When Prince Ning returns to the capital, Huyang will have even more reason to act wildly in the palace.
Pei was tired.
Sometimes she would ask, "Has Prince Ning lost his mind? Why does he always favor Huyang?"
Even if she is my only biological sister, I shouldn't pamper her like this.
But King Ning always laughed it off and used the excuse of "She is my only sister" to brush her off.
On the contrary, when Concubine Shu is full of energy, she will discipline Huyang a little.
Pei instructed the servants, "Next time Hu Yang comes, have the Madam entertain her directly. This princess doesn't have the energy to tangle with Hu Yang."
If Gu Jiu has the ability to praise Hu Yang awkwardly, he naturally has the ability to socialize.
Pei was so exhausted that she simply handed the hot potato of Huyang directly to Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu took Hu Yang to the flower hall.
The maid brought tea.
"Auntie drinks tea, and Sister Min also drinks tea."
Chen Min said timidly, "Thank you, cousin."
Gu Jiu smiled at her.
Chen Min gave her a shy smile in return.
Hu Yang didn't know whether he was really sad or pretending to be sad, so he took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes.
"My nephew's wife, I have a truly miserable life."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I understand, aunt, don't cry."
Hu Yang waved towards Chen Min, "Minmin, come here, let me take a good look at you."
Chen Min was a little timid.
Gu Jiu encouraged her and she stood up and walked to Hu Yang.
Hu Yang held her hands and looked her up and down. "My Minmin has grown up in the blink of an eye. It's time to find a marriage for you."
Chen Min lowered her head, feeling embarrassed. "My daughter is still young."
"It's okay, but let's take our time to think about marriage first."
Chen Min didn't know what to say, so she had to ask Gu Jiu for help.
Gu Jiu asked Princess Huyang, "Aunt, do you have any favorite boys?"
Hu Yang shook his head, "We haven't met yet."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "There's no need to rush Sister Min's marriage. Auntie can take her time."
After a pause, Gu Jiu continued, "Cousin Chen Lu can join the army in the Beijing camp, where his safety is guaranteed. Auntie, don't worry too much."
"Even if you go to the Beijing Camp, you will have to change guard one day."
"The change of guard is just a training exercise. And with the royal palace protecting us, are you still worried that cousin Chen Lu will suffer any loss?"
Hu Yang frowned and asked Chen Min, "Is your brother really planning to join the army?"
Chen Min nodded, "My brother said a long time ago that he wanted to join the army."
Gu Jiu had also heard about this.
Hu Yang snorted, "If you're going to join the army, why bother studying? Be careful not to become stupid."
Chen Min was speechless and didn't know what to say.
Gu Jiu said, "Reading helps you gain knowledge, so if you have the conditions, you should study. And studying well will also help you when you are a soldier."
Hu Yang laughed heartily, "My nephew's wife is indeed knowledgeable. Learn from your cousin's wife."
Huyang advises Chen Min.
Chen Min nodded silently.
Gu Jiu discovered that since the incident in the Chen family, Chen Min has become more and more silent, more and more introverted, and more and more timid.
I think Chen Min is also under a lot of pressure.
The little girl is so young, but she has to bear pressure that she shouldn't bear at her age. No wonder she lives so cautiously.
Gu Jiu didn't have any good solution for this.
This is a psychological problem and cannot be solved with just two or three words.
If Hu Yang was willing to spend more time on Chen Min, Chen Min might become more cheerful.
But Huyang is destined to be an irresponsible mother.
The most important person in Huyang's heart is, of course, herself.
However, Chen Min does not need Hu Yang's wholehearted love, just a little bit of love will be enough.
Hu Yang only needs to pay a little attention to Chen Min to relieve Chen Min's psychological pressure.
"Aunt, spend more time with Min. Min can't see you every day, and she must miss you very much."
After saying that, Gu Jiu winked at Chen Min again.
Chen Min was a little shy and embarrassed, but she did not resist.
Gu Jiu took the opportunity to leave the flower hall, leaving the space to the mother and daughter.
When she returned to the east courtyard, Liu Zhao was already sitting in the small study.
She walked over and took a sip of tea first. "Where's Mr. Chen?"
"In the training ground, Zhao San is with me."
He reached out and took Gu Jiu into his arms, "Did your aunt give you any trouble?"
Gu Jiu laughed, kissed Liu Zhao on the cheek, and then said, "Auntie won't make things difficult for me."
Liu Zhao laughed and said, "You may be the only one in the palace who thinks that my aunt still has some good qualities."
"Not just a little, but a lot. Everyone in the world has their merits, so don't be too quick to dismiss them. Of course, I'm not speaking well of Aunt Huyang. Her shortcomings are obvious. She's unfit to be a wife or a mother. Her private life is chaotic, and she's always causing trouble. However, if used in the right way, she can be a sharp weapon."
Liu Zhao laughed, "My wife has mastered the art of controlling people's hearts."
Gu Jiu laughed, "It's just average, not as good as the young master."
Liu Zhao placed a gentle kiss on Gu Jiu's lips.
Every time he saw her fooling people, Liu Zhao had a feeling that she was shining and radiant.
The brighter Gu Jiu's radiance became, the rarer he became.
He held her tightly, unwilling to let go.
Gu Jiu didn't notice his thoughts. She asked, "Is Chen Lu really going to join the army?"
Liu Zhao nodded. "He's not qualified to be a scholar. Joining the army is his only option. Even if he were qualified, with his knowledge and talent, he can't compete with those wealthy children who have been immersed in poetry and literature since childhood."
Gu Jiu said softly, "My aunt opposed Chen Lu's military service mainly because he wasn't married yet. She was worried that if something happened to him, the Chen family's bloodline would be cut off."
Liu Zhao lowered his head and sneered, "I didn't expect that my aunt would care about the bloodline inheritance of the Chen family."
"She and Prince Consort Chen have been married for many years after all."
Liu Zhao shook his head. "You think too highly of your aunt. If she had any feelings for Prince Consort Chen, she wouldn't have kept a lover outside before he finished mourning for her.
She opposed Chen Lu, perhaps out of concern, but more importantly, she wanted to assert her authority. She wanted Chen Lu to obey her will.
Gu Jiu said, "You have a deep grudge against Aunt Huyang."
Liu Zhao laughed at himself.
Anyone like him who has to clean up Huyang's mess every other day will feel resentful.
When Huyang got into trouble outside, King Ning first asked Liu Zhao to deal with it.
Once or twice is fine, but if it happens ten or a hundred times, even a saint will get angry.
"Don't talk about her. It makes me angry." Liu Zhao didn't want to mention Hu Yang.
Gu Jiu laughed. She held Liu Zhao's head and said, "How about I deal with Aunt Huyang from now on and help you relieve the burden?"
"My dear lady, how can I thank you?"
Gu Jiu smiled and asked, "How do you think you should thank me?"
"I'll thank you in bed."
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During the banquet, everything returned to normal.
Princess Huyang was in a good mood and didn't look like she had just had an argument. She even specially toasted Pei.
Pei gave her face and drank the wine.
Hu Yang smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, if you drink this glass of wine from me, it will be considered as clearing up all past grudges and letting bygones be bygones."
Pei smiled, "You are quite generous."
Hu Yang said proudly: "My greatest strength is my big heart."
He is quite self-aware.
Hu Yang was right, she was indeed generous.
The advantage of being open-minded is that one does not accumulate negative emotions and does not take things to heart. One does what one wants, not caring what others say.
The downside is that they don't take things seriously, and eventually, they don't even care about people. They say whatever they want, regardless of whether it's appropriate, whether it will make the other person angry, or whether it will hurt others.
Pei was too lazy to pay attention to Huyang. She was not as careless as Huyang.
Members of the Xiao family were also present.
Pei immediately started chatting with Madam Xiao.
The two in-laws appeared kind and polite, but as for what they were thinking in their hearts, only they knew.
Chen Min secretly pulled Gu Jiu's sleeve.
Gu Jiu turned around and looked at her.
Chen Min smiled shyly, "Thank you, cousin, today is all thanks to you."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sister Min. Are you getting along well with Aunt Huyang?"
Chen Min hummed and nodded, "That's good. My mother wants to find a wife for my brother, but she hasn't found anyone suitable, so she's very anxious."
"Marriage is a big deal, and you can't rush it."
"That's what I said. But mother said that since my brother is going to join the army, he must get married quickly. So that he can leave a bloodline for the Chen family as soon as possible."
"Aunt really cares about you."
Chen Min was a little happy and picked up the wine glass, "I toast to my cousin's wife."
Gu Jiu readily agreed.
The eldest brother is one year old. He is wearing a little cotton-padded jacket and is white, chubby and very cute.
The wet nurse held him, but he kept struggling, wanting to get up and walk on his own.
Liu Yi looked at his son with satisfaction, "Put him down and let him walk by himself."
The eldest brother has learned to walk, although he doesn’t walk very steadily, but that doesn’t stop him from liking to walk by himself.
Everyone was delighted to see him wobbling like a little duck and walking around in the hall.
"Big brother is obviously a smart kid."
"The child will definitely be successful when he grows up."
Listening to everyone's discussions, Xiao Qin'er felt very satisfied.
Giving birth to her eldest brother may be the most successful thing she has done in her life.
She looked at Liu Yi. She wanted to have a younger brother or sister for her eldest brother.
While everyone's attention is on the eldest brother.
Xiao Qin'er came to Liu Yi and whispered, "Let's give Big Brother a younger brother."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yi turned his head and looked at her.
Xiao Qin'er's eyes were full of anticipation.
Liu Yi opened his mouth, about to say, "Let's talk about it later." But when the words came to his lips, he changed his mind and said, "You arrange it."
Xiao Qin'er was overjoyed.
This was the first time in such a long time that Liu Yi agreed so gently to this matter.
Her brows lit up, "Maybe tonight..."
"Let's talk about it tonight."
Liu Yi was not interested.
It seems that he has seen through the ways of husband and wife, and the love between men and women.
Men and women, that's how it is.
He wanted to solve the problem, it was very simple. He could just take the maid and solve it anywhere.
It's just, boring.
If it weren't for the purpose of giving birth to a legitimate son or daughter, he really wanted to never step into Xiao Qin'er's bedroom for the rest of his life.
Wounded self-esteem cannot be restored by the other party being humble and gentle.
At least not with Liu Yi.
Liu Yi has his own pride, even more proud than most men.
Xiao Qin'er tore off his pride, threw it on the ground, and even stepped on it a few times. This incident was like a thorn in his heart, and the wound would never heal.
Even if the wound heals one day, a scar will remain, reminding him of what happened.
Xiao Qin'er found that she could no longer understand Liu Yi.
The Liu Yi of the past was almost transparent in Xiao Qin'er's eyes.
She could guess most of what Liu Yi was thinking.
But now, she had no idea what Liu Yi was thinking.
She bit her lip and tried to say, "If tonight is not convenient for you, let's change it to tomorrow."
"It's all up to you. You can arrange it. Once you've made your arrangements, just have someone notify me."
Xiao Qin'er nodded.
Considering the occasion, she did not argue with Liu Yi.
The eldest brother stumbled and almost fell. Just before he fell, he was supported by Gu Jiu.
The eldest brother chuckled happily.
Gu Jiu wanted to hug him, but was worried that Xiao Qin'er would become suspicious.
In the end, she didn't hug the eldest brother, but just teased him. Even so, the eldest brother laughed happily, like a real happy pill.
Gu Jiu suddenly realized that children were not that annoying, but rather very cute.
If she and Liu Zhao had a child, would the child be cuter than the older brother?
Given her and Liu Zhao's looks, no matter whether it is a boy or a girl, the child will definitely be very good-looking.
I really want a beautiful doll to play with all day long.
It's amazing that the eldest brother actually inspired Gu Jiu's desire to have a child.
Before this, Gu Jiu really wasn't that eager to have a child.
She knew she had to have children, and preferably two.
But that feeling is like completing a mission.
It's like when you're old enough to get married, and when you're married, you should have kids. If the country allows two children, then you should have two, preferably a boy and a girl. It's a similar sentiment.
Deep down, I don’t really desire children, nor do I love them wholeheartedly.
What I want more is myself and my own life.
However, when he first came into contact with the eldest brother, and it was only a brief contact, Gu Jiu inexplicably had the idea that it would be a good idea to have a child.
There is a difference between having a baby as if it were a task to having a baby on your own initiative.
At this moment, Gu Jiu was experiencing this difference.
The wet nurse took the eldest brother away.
Gu Jiu looked at Liu Zhao at the other table and laughed.
Liu Zhao really needs to work harder.
Try a few more times and you might get it.
Suddenly, Gu Jiu felt a little sour and his heart felt stuffy and uncomfortable.
She stretched out her hand to feel her own pulse. Oh, no way!
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