With his wives all running off with other men's wives, what could Prince Zhi do?
He reluctantly followed Yinreng to Yuqing Palace to escort the First Princess Consort back to her residence.
His son was still at the Prince Zhi's residence. The longer he didn't return, the more tormented he felt.
The First Princess was a kind and magnanimous person. Her maternal glow was so strong that it felt very warm to talk to her.
When Yinreng brought Prince Zhi to Nanyuan, the First Princess Consort and Tong Wanyan were chatting happily.
Having raised two boys, Tong Wanyan's experience in this area far surpassed that of the First Princess.
Tong Wanyan was generous with her information, meticulously pointing out all the things to pay attention to, which the Grand Princess Consort treasured.
Prince Zhi stood in the courtyard, watching his wife smile tenderly at another woman, and felt a pang of jealousy in his heart.
The Fujin (wife) hadn't smiled at him like that in a long time. She used to be so attentive to him, but now she always urges him to go see his son. Has the Fujin grown tired of him?
"Your Highness, you must keep an eye on your concubine. Don't even think about taking my wife away." Prince Zhi felt a growing sense of crisis.
"Look at my face. My sister-in-law isn't even as good-looking as me, so what are you worried about?" Yinreng spat out venom, making the Prince of Zhijun's veins bulge with anger.
"Brother, don't even think about slapping me in the face. If you dare to lay a finger on me, I'll make you pack your bags and report to the Haishui Water Defense Camp right now!" Yinreng threatened warily.
Prince Zhi forced a smile: "Your Highness, can you please not be so insidious?"
Yinreng remained silent, waiting with an air of elegance for Tong Wanyan and the First Princess Consort to emerge from the room.
"Sister-in-law, you've worked so hard, not only taking care of the children but also my elder brother." Yinreng bowed slightly to his wife.
The First Princess gently returned a half-bow. Without needing to ask, after decades of being husband and wife, she knew her husband had been bullied again.
"I must protect my husband," said the First Princess. "Your Highness is joking. The Prince is dedicated to serving the country and fulfilling his duties. He works very hard. All I can do is manage the household and the backyard for him so that he can feel more comfortable at home."
The Prince was deeply moved. His voice choked slightly as he grasped the hand of his First Consort: "My Consort treats me so well."
“The Prince is worthy.” The First Princess Consort returned his hand, and the two intertwined their fingers.
Once outside the palace gates and inside the carriage, the First Princess Consort immediately dropped her gentle and tender facade.
She reached out and pinched the soft flesh of the Prince's waist: "Your Highness was quite imposing in Yuqing Palace today, ignoring Consort Tong with a cold face. The Crown Prince made things difficult for you, so you're going to make things difficult for a mere woman?"
Prince Zhi felt extremely wronged; his wife had become a tigress again.
"Princess Consort, be gentle. My flesh is strong. You'll hurt your hand." Prince Zhi pleaded, "That Consort Tong is the Crown Prince's woman. I was just upholding the proper separation between men and women."
The First Princess Consort sneered, "I think you're blaming her for taking me away."
"I'm just jealous that the Princess Consort smiled at her so beautifully. The Princess Consort hasn't smiled at me like that in a long time." Prince Zhi couldn't hide his feelings, and when the First Princess Consort asked, he blurted it out.
The First Princess Consort paused for a moment, then released her grip and gently rubbed the Prince's waist.
"We're an old married couple now, so sometimes I'm a bit blunt. Where do all those youthful days of tenderness come from?" The First Princess said, her words contradicting her true feelings, her face flushed.
Prince Zhi said solemnly, “I have seen that Consort Tong has been married to the Crown Prince for more than ten years and is still the same as before. Everyone in the palace knows that the Crown Prince cherishes Consort Tong, so she has never changed. If the Consort has changed, it must be because there are some things I have not done well.”
"My lady, I will treat you even better from now on."
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