Hearing that Yang had arrived, Su Qingyu hurriedly said, "Please invite my second sister-in-law in."
A maid lifted the fine cloth curtain at the door.
Yang walked in with a smile, "Mother is here too. I heard that my third sister-in-law was in a lot of trouble last night, so I sent her a box of candied fruit."
"My brother from my mother's side brought this from the south. He said it tastes different from the one in the capital."
As she spoke, Yang handed the box of candied fruit to Feicui.
Su Qingyu thanked Yang and said with a smile, "We were just talking about the second sister-in-law when she showed up. It really is true that you shouldn't talk about people behind their backs."
The little maid brought the brocade stool over and placed it next to the old lady.
Yang sat down and asked, "What did you say about me?"
The old lady explained, "Qingyu is starting to have morning sickness, so I'm thinking of handing the housekeeping power back to you."
Su Qingyu also echoed: "Second sister-in-law, please help me. I can't even get out of bed today, let alone the housekeeper."
Su Qingyu clutched her chest as she spoke. She couldn't quite pinpoint the source of the pain, but it felt like her internal organs were churning.
Yang said, "Then we have a deal. I will take care of the household on behalf of my third sister-in-law. After she gives birth, the management power will be returned to me."
She said this because she was afraid that Su Qingyu would misunderstand that she would hold on to the housekeeper's power.
Su Qingyu smiled and said, "I actually wish my second sister-in-law could be in charge forever. Outsiders will see that the mistress of the house looks glamorous and impressive. But my second sister-in-law has been a housekeeper before, so she knows how tiring it is. I feel even more sorry for my second sister-in-law, as she has to endure this hardship."
Su Qingyu's words made Yang feel very relieved.
She also made up her mind to get along well with her sister-in-law in the future.
Seeing that Su Qingyu looked tired, the old lady and Yang didn't sit for long and got up and left.
Yang sent the old lady back and asked Shen Zhixiu to take good care of Su Qingyu.
After the two of them left, Shen Zhixiu ordered someone to bring in breakfast. Su Qingyu took one look at it and felt nauseous. She didn't eat a single bite and sent the food away.
Shen Zhixiu hugged her distressedly, "You were fine in the palace yesterday, why did you suddenly react?"
Su Qingyu touched her belly and said, "Third Master, do you think this kid did this on purpose? Now that the Li family incident is over, he's getting excited."
Speaking of this, she was still terrified. "Fortunately, this didn't happen when I was in the palace. I was really afraid of being discovered to be pregnant. At that time, those people from the Li family were desperate and pushed me, and I had no place to complain."
Shen Zhixiu couldn't help laughing, and put his thick palm on Su Qingyu's hand.
"If that's the case, then this kid is someone who understands signals and knows when to advance and when to retreat?"
Su Qingyu nodded and said, "Of course, he is a sensible person."
Speaking of the Li family, Shen Zhixiu brought up the story of three members of the Li family who had committed suicide. Su Qingyu was also puzzled. Why did they suddenly commit suicide? Princess Yongjia didn't seem like someone who would commit suicide.
The two were just pondering this when Zhenzhu came in and reported, "Third Master, Wenzhu has something to report."
Shen Zhixiu stood up and walked out, and came back in after a while.
Su Qingyu asked casually, "What's wrong?"
After Shen Zhixiu sat down, he said, "The Second Prince has returned to the capital. After entering the palace to pay his respects to the Emperor, he went to the East Palace and Prince Cheng's Mansion to present the earthenware ceremony."
"We didn't stay long in either place. We chatted for a quarter of an hour and then left."
At this point, Shen Zhixiu snorted, "The more you try to hide something, the more obvious it becomes."
Su Qingyu lowered her head and thought for a moment, "Third Master, what you're saying is that the Second Prince did this on purpose. He wants to show that he's just like his brothers, not forming cliques for personal gain, and not getting involved in the fight for the throne?"
Among all the princes now, the only one who can compete with the Crown Prince is His Royal Highness Prince Cheng.
The second prince made things fair as soon as he arrived in Beijing. The meaning is self-evident.
Shen Zhixiu nodded, "This trick is good, but it's a bit deliberate."
Su Qingyu suddenly remembered what Shen Zhao said to Shen Zhixiu before his death.
"Isn't the Second Prince the Crown Prince's henchman? What are these two planning to do? Pretending to build a plank road while secretly attacking Chencang?"
Shen Zhixiu's face turned slightly cold. "Let's wait and see what happens. Things are about to change in the capital."
After a while, Zhenzhu came in again and reported, "Third Master, Wenzhu wants to see you."
"Let him stand by the window and talk."
A moment later, Wenzhu's voice came in.
"Third Master, the Emperor has decreed that the Second Prince be granted the title of King of Pingxi. Tonight, a welcoming ceremony will be held for the Second Prince in the Hall of Supreme Harmony."
"Also, the Second Prince went to the Song family a quarter of an hour ago."
Shen Zhixiu said in a deep voice: "I understand."
Su Qingyu asked suspiciously, "He went to the Song family right after returning to Beijing? What's the Second Prince doing..."
At this moment, in the hall of the Song family's outer courtyard, Marquis of Loyalty Song Zan, Crown Prince Song Hongyuan, and King of Loyalty and Bravery Song Hongshen were all talking with the second prince.
The Second Prince sat beside the Marquis of Loyalty, his posture erect and his features deep. Perhaps because he had spent years at the frontier and was of Western Yue descent, his features were rugged, not as refined as those of the Crown Prince and Prince Cheng.
But also because he has been away from home for many years, his words and actions are more calm than those of the noblemen in Beijing.
Marquis Zhongyi was also very surprised. Logically speaking, the second prince should not have come to the Song family first when he returned to the capital.
All the people present were military commanders, and they talked about the situation in Xijiang and interesting things in the border town, and they were quite harmonious.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the second prince suddenly said, "Uncle, I came here this time because I want to discuss something with you."
From the moment he entered the door, the second prince called Song Zan uncle and performed the junior's etiquette to Song Zan.
Upon hearing this, Song Zan hurriedly said, "Second Prince, please give me your instructions."
No matter how close the princes became to the Song family, Song Zan never overstepped his bounds. His short temper was reserved for Emperor Xuande. He, on the other hand, remained true to his duty as a minister to the princes.
The Second Prince hesitated for a moment before saying, "I won't beat around the bush with my uncle. I'm a military commander and can't learn the roundabout ways of civil officials."
"I came here this time to propose a marriage for myself. I have always been fond of my cousin Wan, and I want to ask my uncle to help me."
"If my uncle agrees, I will find someone to formally propose marriage. If my uncle has any concerns, you can also tell me. As long as I can do it, I can agree to the Song family."
When the Second Prince said this, the Song family father, son and brothers were all stunned.
Song Hongshen's eyes were dark as he looked at the Second Prince deeply. However, he did not speak. With his father and brother around, it was not his turn to make the decision.
Song Zan pondered for a moment before speaking, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, Wanwan has been spoiled beyond recognition by us and is extremely naughty. I'm afraid she's not worthy of Your Highness."
The Second Prince raised his hand to interrupt Song Zan and said sincerely, "I know that my uncle is unwilling to marry into the royal family. Not only Cousin Wan, but even several of his cousins have not married royal daughters."
"But please believe me, uncle. Given the current situation of the Song family, marrying me is the most suitable."
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