The Fifteenth Prince entered with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness. Upon seeing Shi Xiuzhu and Tong Wanyan, he first bowed and greeted them.
Although Princess Shi Er was sitting beside him, her rose-colored cheongsam, a soft and lovely color, stood out immediately among the dark and bright clothes, he still maintained a proper gaze, showing no frivolity whatsoever.
Clearly, Consort Wang put a lot of thought into raising this son.
Shi Fujin nodded inwardly. She had heard that the Fifteenth Prince had a good reputation, and her husband had also told her to put her mind at ease. But how could she truly feel at ease if she didn't see him in person?
Now that's better, the man is here; his manners are refined, and his gaze is clear and unassuming. To put it bluntly, this young son-in-law is even better than the crown prince.
“Fifteenth brother, these are my mother and sister,” Shi Xiuzhu said.
The Fifteenth Prince quickly turned to the side, nodded slightly to the two, and greeted them, "Princess Consort Shi, Second Princess Shi."
Shi Fujin and Shi Ergege quickly stood up, one avoiding the Fifteenth Prince's greeting, and the other curtsying in return.
“Before I came here, Tana told me that the flowers in the small garden were blooming beautifully. Fifteenth Brother is young, and it’s inevitable that he’ll be bored sitting with us. It just so happens that Princess Shi Er rarely comes to the palace and has never been there before. Why don’t you accompany her for a walk?” Tong Wanyan said, seeing that the two children were sitting restlessly, trying to ease their awkwardness.
The Fifteenth Prince gratefully clasped his hands in a fist salute to Tong Wanyan. He had just secretly glanced at her and thought his future wife was very beautiful, a delicate and soft little girl, just the kind of girl he liked.
Princess Shi Er walked out with a shy expression, yet she was also poised and graceful.
"Second Princess Shi, I come to Yuqing Palace often, I won't lose you," the Fifteenth Prince joked.
"Thank you for troubling you, Fifteenth Prince," said Princess Shi in a soft voice.
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Tong Wanyan suddenly sighed, "Youth is truly wonderful."
A fleeting glance from her eyes made her blush and her heart race, causing her to lower her head, unable to look directly at him. This innocent, youthful reaction was truly beautiful.
Looking at Tong Wanyan's youthful face, Shi Fujin realized that it wasn't flattery on her part; time had truly been kind to this beauty.
"The concubine is now a flower in full bloom, even more beautiful than she was a few years ago. If you stood next to Princess Tana, anyone who didn't know the situation would surely think you were sisters of similar age," Consort Shi said with a smile.
When praised sincerely by Shi Fujin, Tong Wanyan smiled sweetly: "You only think I'm good because you're close to me."
Shi Xiuzhu looked at her disapprovingly and said, "My sister is indeed a rare beauty in this world. I'm just telling the truth, so don't be modest. Besides, my sister is simple-minded, and it's the most comfortable thing to be with her."
Tong Wanyan winked at him playfully: "It's all thanks to the Crown Princess's care."
"I am an ordinary person, so it is only natural for me to concern myself with ordinary matters," Shi Xiuzhu said matter-of-factly.
When the Fifteenth Prince and Princess Shi arrived at the small garden, the flowers were indeed in full bloom.
Having just emerged from the depths of winter, the early spring scenery—with its blossoms stretching out and lush greenery—is absolutely beautiful.
The accompanying palace maids and eunuchs followed at a distance, so as not to overhear their masters' conversation.
“My name is Yinwu,” the Fifteenth Prince said.
Shi Ergege's reaction to this initiative was like that of a frightened deer in the forest.
The Fifteenth Prince smiled and said, "Don't be afraid of me. I've heard Hongzhao say that you're a girl who loves poetry, and I love it too. Although Father Emperor didn't ask me before bestowing this marriage upon you, you are exactly the wife I've always imagined. After you marry into this family, I will treat you very well and make sure you're as happy and carefree as you were at your parents' home."
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