Li Chenjiao paused. Her father and mother were both Han Chinese, and she knew absolutely nothing about Manchu except for some basic titles.
She was still a little confused when Fourth Master mentioned the name "Franá". After a moment's thought, she didn't rush to ask what it meant, but just smiled and agreed.
Fourth Master then looked back at Li Chenjiao with a meaningful gaze.
After dinner, Li Chenjiao took another bath. An ice chest had already been prepared in the room. After bathing, she felt refreshed after coming out of the clean room.
While taking a bath, Li Chenjiao casually mentioned that she should ask Xiao Luzi to find out what "Franá" means in Manchu.
Judging from the fact that the Fourth Prince didn't seem to be thinking much when he spoke, he probably already had an idea for the Second Princess's name.
It was indeed most appropriate to let the Fourth Prince think of the Second Princess's name; otherwise, if it had been Li Chenjiao, she would have had a lot to worry about.
Li Chenjiao pondered that since she had been having a lot of free time lately, she might as well learn Manchu properly. After all, it's always good to have more skills.
Li Chenjiao wasn't in a hurry to wear the little outfit she had made herself. She had just finished her postpartum confinement, and today was also the second princess's full moon celebration. Li Chenjiao wanted to spend more time with the second princess.
As for the Fourth Master, he didn't seem to care much about that matter.
Li Chenjiao remembered that Fourth Master had rarely rested anywhere lately.
Most of the time, it seems to rest in the front yard.
It seems that the Fourth Master was not particularly enthusiastic about sex.
Li Chenjiao coaxed the Second Princess to sleep at night, while the Fourth Prince reviewed official documents beside him, only occasionally raising his eyes when he heard the Second Princess or Li Chenjiao's laughter.
Li Chenjiao waited until the Second Princess fell asleep before resting with the Fourth Prince.
Fourth Master didn't say he wanted to rest in the side room today, so naturally he wouldn't reveal his thoughts. However, when Li Chenjiao didn't let the two maids tidy up the side room, she glanced at Fourth Master out of the corner of her eye and didn't see much of a reaction.
Li Chenjiao then understood what the Fourth Master meant.
Because there was an ice chest in the room, and it was June, which wasn't the hottest time of the month, Li Chenjiao didn't rush to change the bed mats or anything like that.
As usual, Li Chenjiao slept on the inner side of the couch. It had been some time since she had shared a bed with the Fourth Prince like this.
There was nothing wrong with her, but Li Chenjiao still felt a bit annoyed by the heat emanating from Fourth Master in the summer.
In the past, Li Chenjiao would have rolled to the corner of the bed without any hesitation. However, considering that today was the first time she and Fourth Master had shared a bed since her pregnancy and childbirth, Li Chenjiao still hesitated.
However, Li Chenjiao couldn't hold back for long and quietly moved closer to a corner in the darkness.
Li Chenjiao had barely moved when she heard Fourth Master's voice.
"Go to bed early and take good care of yourself."
In Fourth Master's view, even though Li Chenjiao appeared to be safe and sound during childbirth, childbirth is never an easy experience for a woman.
Fourth Master still felt that Li Chenjiao should also have a double postpartum confinement period, but seeing how listless she had been for the past month, he couldn't bear to do it.
He knew that Li Chenjiao loved being active, and he figured she must have been really bored after being cooped up for a month.
However, Fourth Master was not in a hurry to have sex; he hadn't come to the East Courtyard for that purpose.
A cool breeze was blowing in the room. Li Chenjiao understood what the Fourth Master had said. This time, she turned over and said sweetly, "What you say is true, Your Highness should rest earlier."
The next day, Li Chenjiao woke up feeling refreshed.
While having breakfast, Li Chenjiao played with the little girl for a while. After breakfast, she looked through the latticed window and saw that the sun outside wasn't too strong, so she suggested that they go for a stroll in the garden.
This past month has really bored her to no end.
The two maids asked if they should take the Second Princess with them.
Li Chenjiao shook her head decisively: "Our yard is enough for her to explore. Let's wait until she turns one year old or can walk before taking Aman out. If she goes out now and runs into someone—that would be troublesome."
The two maids exchanged a glance. Qiu Hu stayed behind to accompany Granny Chen and the others to look after the Second Princess, while Qiu Ci went to stroll in the garden with her mistress. Xiao Luzi also brought some fish food to avoid having to make another trip.
Qiu Ci brought an umbrella to shield herself from the sun, while Li Chenjiao, relaxed, carried a round fan and waved it lightly.
It's not really hot in June yet. It's not even noon yet, and the sunlight feels warm on people.
However, it can get quite hot after being in the sun for a long time.
After feeding the fish for a while, Li Chenjiao found a nearby pavilion for shade.
The garden steward had already cleverly served hot tea and snacks.
Li Chenjiao didn't touch the pastries, but only drank two sips of tea to moisten her throat. A breeze blew by from time to time, a breeze she had never experienced in the courtyard.
Li Chenjiao pondered, "How about we have hot pot under the eaves outside our courtyard in the autumn? Just thinking about it makes me feel comfortable and happy."
Li Chenjiao then listed the dishes that would be perfect for a hot pot every autumn.
Qiu Ci, who was listening nearby, was practically swallowing her saliva.
Li Chenjiao herself said she was hungry, but Xiao Luzi came forward to report, which changed the subject.
“This servant inquired earlier today. ‘Flana’ means ‘crabapple’ in Manchu. Also, this servant has found the Manchu language primer that Master requested, but the Second Princess is still too young—”
Li Chenjiao was stunned for a moment after hearing the first half of Xiao Luzi's sentence, but after hearing the second half, she was both amused and exasperated.
“It’s rare to see you so confused. I’m the one who wants to learn Manchu for the first time, so Aman isn’t in a hurry. I’ll take a look and maybe I can teach Aman in the future.”
Li Chenjiao still needs to maintain some semblance of her reputation in public.
Xiao Luzi smiled sheepishly upon hearing this and quickly apologized.
Li Chenjiao didn't think that the girl's education needed to be rushed. It all depended on what the girl liked in the future. She should still be taught, but she should pay more attention to teaching the girl's character.
Li Chenjiao was saying it was nothing serious when she suddenly heard a child crying.
Li Chenjiao subconsciously sat up straight, but after listening carefully, she quickly realized that it was not the Second Princess's crying.
There are still quite a few children in the manor, but only the eldest princess and the eldest prince are likely to be able to be brought out.
The crying didn't sound like the eldest princess's, and with Wang Shi taking such good care of her, Li Chenjiao didn't seem to have seen the eldest princess cry more than a few times after her first birthday.
Li Chenjiao gave a wink: "Go and see, have the manager in the garden stop them."
Xiao Luzi is busy now.
Li Chenjiao didn't want her good mood for the day to be ruined like this.
Xiao Luzi returned quickly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, it was Consort Wu from the south who brought the First Prince out for a walk. From a distance, it seems that the First Prince has fallen."
Li Chenjiao frowned slightly upon hearing this. Wu Shi had always taken very good care of the eldest prince, so how could she have let him fall?
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