Chapter 63: Learn and Apply
Xiao Huaijin's attitude made Song Zhimian understand that Prince Zhuang and the Crown Prince were not on the same side, and that she should keep her distance from them in the future.
Judging from Xiao Huaijin's attitude, the others must have a lot of opinions about Prince Zhuang and Tong Shiqing.
"Never mind all that. In short, it's unlikely that Tong Shiqing wants to be transferred to another post, so let's not worry about it."
Come on, the dishes from Jiuyaolou should be delivered soon. Isn't today my farewell dinner?
Let's talk about something happy...
Shen Yunchuan quickly changed the subject.
Xiao Huaijin's attitude was always very bad when talking about Tong Shiqing.
Soon, the food from Jiuyaolou was delivered.
Xiao Jingjue, who was playing the "Come and Get Me" game outside, was also brought back covered in sweat.
Song Zhimian hurriedly had the eunuch who had come with her take Xiao Jingjue to the next room to change into a clean set of clothes, and also wipe himself down.
The food at Jiuyaolou was delicious, and Xiao Jingjue ate quite a bit as well.
Song Zhimian kept a close eye on things, trying to figure out which dishes Xiao Jingjue could eat and which ones he should avoid...
Xiao Huaijin originally intended to take care of Xiao Jingjue's meals, but seeing that Song Zhimian was taking very good care of him, he let Song Zhimian take care of Xiao Jingjue instead.
After finishing their meal, it was getting late, and it was finally time for everyone to go home.
Xiao Jingjue was so tired that she fell asleep on Xiao Huaijin's shoulder.
This forced Xiao Huaijin, who originally wanted to ride a horse back, to also take a carriage back.
...
Inside the carriage, Song Zhimian and Xiao Huaijin sat facing each other.
Between the two was Xiao Jingjue, who was sleeping with a flushed face.
Afraid of disturbing Xiao Jingjue's sleep, neither of them spoke.
After a while, Xiao Huaijin lowered his voice and said, "Princess Yongxin is a free spirit, but she is a very good person. It would be good for you to talk to her more."
Song Zhimian hummed in agreement.
Outsiders say that Princess Yongxin is deeply in love with Prince Qi, Xiao Huaijin, and will marry no one but him...
Looking at it now...
That doesn't seem to be the case!
"The princess is very well!" Song Zhimian said with a smile.
Xiao Huaijin chuckled softly.
“Princess Yongxin…Alright, she’s learned how to comfort others from you. She’s probably back at the Duke of Han’s mansion now, showing off.”
Song Zhimian...
After everyone finished their meal, Princess Yongxin seemed a little impatient to go back...
...
Princess Yongxin rode back to the gate of the Duke of Han's mansion and tossed the reins to the servant who came out to greet her.
"Has my cousin come back today?" Princess Yongxin asked the steward who rushed over as she walked towards the backyard.
"The young lady hasn't returned yet, but the madam has already instructed the kitchen to prepare her favorite snacks," the butler quickly said.
Princess Yongxin responded with an "oh".
The snacks are all prepared, so my cousin will definitely be back!
Princess Yongxin quickened her pace and walked towards the backyard of the old lady of the Han family.
The courtyard of the Duke of Han's mansion was quite large. The old lady of the Duke of Han was a skilled homemaker and a well-known, decisive and efficient duke's wife in the capital.
The Korean official's surname is Zhao, and he currently holds the position of Commander of the Jingwei Camp.
Everyone in the capital knows that the Han family was able to rise from a dilapidated Pingxi Marquis's mansion to become a noble family and then a Duke's mansion, thanks to the successive matriarchs who took charge of the family.
Whenever a crucial moment arrived, the lady of the house always managed to steer the household in time and keep things stable.
In particular, the first lady of the household, who was granted the title of First Rank Imperial Lady, had a very good relationship with the Inspectorate and the Merchants' Office of the Imperial Household Department.
Princess Yongxin skipped and hopped into Madam Zhao's courtyard.
As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw my aunt sitting in front of Old Madam Zhao, seemingly... wiping away tears!
Princess Yongxin sighed.
That aunt of mine is really something; every time my cousin comes back, she wipes away tears along with her.
This incident upset my grandmother.
“Grandmother! Aunt!” Princess Yongxin stepped into the flower hall in a few steps.
Madam Zhao quickly wiped away her tears and forced a smile.
"Princess is back! Have you eaten yet?" Madam Zhao asked quickly.
"I've already eaten. I ate with Prince Qi, Shen Yunchuan, and Wei Yanli." Princess Yongxin smiled as she sat down next to Old Madam Zhao.
Looking at the lively Princess Yongxin beside her, Madam Zhao's mood gradually improved.
Stroking Princess Yongxin's back, Old Madam Zhao asked with a smile.
"Weren't we supposed to go horseback riding in the outskirts of Beijing today?"
Why are you dining with His Highness Prince Qi and the others again?
"Isn't Shen Yunchuan going to the North the day after tomorrow? We agreed to give him a farewell dinner."
Oh, King Qi even brought his young grandson out today.
"I think I've grown a little taller than before, and I'm more playful and mischievous," Princess Yongxin said with a smile, nuzzling against Old Madam Zhao's shoulder.
Madam Zhao smiled and nodded.
Madam Zhao quickly chuckled twice as well.
Princess Yongxin felt a little sorry for Madam Zhao when she saw how reluctant she was.
My aunt really loves me. She basically treats me like her own daughter. When I was little, she even raised me and my cousin together.
"Aunt, when we came over just now, the housekeeper said you prepared some snacks that my cousin likes."
"Is my cousin coming today?" Princess Yongxin asked hurriedly.
Madam Zhao nodded.
"Yes, someone sent word that they'll be coming to stay for a couple of days."
Princess Yongxin, who grew up in the palace, could tell from this that her cousin was not comfortable in the Du family.
He probably got a scolding from the old ladies and mothers-in-law of the Du family...
Speaking of this, Madam Zhao's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant.
Princess Yongxin remembered what Song Zhimian had said and suddenly sat up straight.
“Grandmother, Aunt, when my cousin arrives, I will give her some advice!” Princess Yongxin suddenly said.
Old Madam Zhao was just about to have some tea...
"Mu Xiao? You said you advised your cousin?" Old Madam Zhao was a little surprised.
Mu Xiao is the maiden name of Princess Yongxin.
Why was Madam Zhao so surprised?
When Princess Yongxin first saw her cousin come back crying, saying that her cousin's husband had kept a mistress, she grabbed a whip and was about to lash out at him.
Even though she was later stopped and told not to make a fuss.
Princess Yongxin still encouraged her cousin to divorce and establish a female household.
"In Da Yu, women are allowed to divorce and establish their own households. With the Duke's Mansion backing them up, why doesn't my cousin establish her own household?"
Later, Madam Zhao pulled her aside and persuaded her for quite a while.
Later on, whenever this aunt from the Zhao family came back to complain, Princess Yongxin would stay far away.
I can't persuade them, and I don't want to anymore!
If you don't look, you won't be bothered!
"How... do you plan to persuade him? You're not going to say you're going to beat up Du's eldest son again, and then you're going to take people to tear down that outer residence, are you?" Old Madam Zhao sighed.
Princess Yongxin immediately shook her head.
How could that be!
Grandmother, Aunt! I always try to reason with people!
Old Madam Zhao, First Madam Zhao...
The phrase "persuading people with reason" just sounds so out of place coming from Princess Yongxin's mouth...
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