Xiao Luzi hesitated for a moment before answering, "It seems that Princess Wu had the wet nurse help the eldest prince learn to walk, which is why he fell."
Li Chenjiao was stunned, almost thinking she had misheard.
The eldest prince was born on the Double Ninth Festival last year. Counting the days, he is only nine months old and not even a year old yet. If it is said that he is learning to crawl, it can be made sense, but to say that he is walking is too much of a forced growth.
The crying on the other end didn't stop for a long time. Li Chenjiao rubbed her ears and asked Xiao Luzi if the eunuch in charge of the garden had been there.
Xiao Luzi replied in quick succession: "The steward has already gone there, but it seems that Princess Wu intends to rest in the pavilion."
The tea in the teacup was already empty, but Li Chenjiao didn't let Qiu Hu do it. Instead, she poured herself another half cup: "Let them do it."
This means that you're not in a hurry to leave.
Indeed, Li Chenjiao is currently a concubine. If she were to leave just because Wu Gege has arrived, it would seem as if Li Chenjiao is afraid.
Li Chenjiao is afraid of trouble, but she is not incapable of handling it.
She had barely finished speaking when she saw Princess Wu arrive with a large group of people.
However, the large crowd consisted of the eldest prince being held in the arms of the wet nurse, while Princess Wu was accompanied only by a trusted maid.
Lady Wu greeted the concubine respectfully outside the pavilion: "I did not know that the concubine was here. I am sorry to have disturbed you. However, the eldest prince is crying and making a fuss. I am afraid that you will disturb the concubine."
Instead of suggesting that Li Chenjiao invite her in, they were directly using the First Prince as a pretext to ask her to sit in the pavilion.
Li Chenjiao glanced at them, then turned her head to look at the eldest prince who was being held in the arms of the wet nurse: "Not at all. Qiu Hu, serve tea to Princess Wu."
The phrase "Serve tea" clearly distinguishes the host from the guest.
Upon hearing this, Madam Wu didn't stand on ceremony. Knowing the pavilion was small, she only allowed two wet nurses and her trusted maid to enter.
While holding the tassel of a purse to coax the eldest prince, Wu said, "The other day, the concubine was in confinement, so this servant was unable to come and pay a visit, and thus did not have the opportunity to personally offer my congratulations to the concubine."
It's unclear whether Wu Gege was congratulating Li Chenjiao on becoming a concubine or on giving birth to the second princess.
Li Chenjiao chuckled lightly, without reacting: "You're too kind, Princess Wu."
The eldest prince in the wet nurse's arms gradually stopped crying. Princess Wu handed the purse to the maid, and the wet nurse then stepped aside with the eldest prince in her arms.
"These past few days, having had some free time, I've studied some chess manuals and have gained some insights. Once a move is made, there's no going back; every move on the chessboard, even the slightest mistake, can lead to a world of difference. It's the same with life; a single thought can make all the difference..."
Li Chenjiao smoothed her temples and quickly understood what Madam Wu was implying. She covered her mouth and pretended not to understand: "It's the first time I've learned that playing chess can lead to such insights. I've certainly learned something today."
The faint smile on her face only made Wu Shi more and more puzzled.
Li Chenjiao chuckled softly, "Let's have some tea."
Wu put the handkerchief in her hand on the table, and while picking up her teacup, she said, "What are these petty tricks of yours? It is someone like the Consort who has great wisdom."
Dealing with someone like Wu Gege is the most exhausting thing. She beats around the bush and makes you guess what she's doing. Li Chenjiao felt like her face was going to freeze from smiling.
However, it was clear that Wu's two remarks were aimed at her becoming a concubine, and the other was a veiled reference to the fact that the Third Prince was eventually adopted by Xu.
Clearly, Wu Shi had been holding back for too long and couldn't hold back any longer.
Li Chenjiao only felt wronged about the Third Prince's matter.
Why do both the Song and Wu families think that Li Chenjiao instigated or came up with the idea to make this happen?
They don't even consider whether Li Chenjiao has that much say in matters of offspring.
Li Chenjiao was indeed unwilling, but Fourth Master clearly already had a plan in mind, so what did it have to do with her?
Li Chenjiao suddenly looked at Madam Wu with a playful expression: "Does Madam Wu really want to know? What's the difference between my so-called great wisdom and the petty cleverness you speak of?"
"Or perhaps Princess Wu would like to give it a try? See if my great wisdom can be applied to the First Prince?"
As Li Chenjiao spoke, her gaze fell on the eldest prince in the arms of the wet nurse beside her.
Even though she knew Li Chenjiao wasn't serious, Wu was still terrified and broke out in a cold sweat. The smile on her face froze and gradually disappeared.
"You flatter me, Consort."
Li Chenjiao gave a light laugh, but remained silent.
Wu naturally needed to find a way to save face.
"The eldest prince is dull-witted, and this servant is anxious to see it. He is not worthy of being noticed by the concubine. I apologize for disturbing you today. I will come to visit you in the East Courtyard when the weather is clear."
Li Chenjiao didn't make things difficult for her: "Seeing that the eldest prince is also sleepy, Princess Wu should go back early. I'll feed the fish in the garden for a while longer."
To put it bluntly, today's incident was due to Wu Shi's pent-up resentment. Li Chenjiao didn't need to give in to her; her half-joking, half-threatening words just now were enough to wake Wu Shi up.
She watched Wu Shi get up and leave, but she wasn't particularly angry.
Dealing with someone like the Wu family is indeed troublesome, but as long as both sides understand each other's meaning, there's no need to say so much.
It's much easier than getting entangled with Song Gege and demanding an explanation.
Even after the Wu family left, Li Chenjiao was still in a good mood. She strolled around the pavilion, enjoying herself immensely.
On the other side.
With her trusted confidante Peiyun helping her down the steps of the pavilion, Wu's face immediately turned cold as she turned her back to Li, who was inside the pavilion, and she said in a flat voice, "Let's go back."
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