A small ice chest had already been placed inside the carriage, and Li Chenjiao sighed comfortably as soon as she sat down.
Qiu Hu pulled down the carriage curtain and was surprised to see the chilled fruit on the small table.
Summer is the best time to eat lychees, but even the nobles in the capital had to have them delivered by fast horse from Lingnan if they wanted to eat them.
In the sweltering heat of midsummer, countless items would be ruined on the way. Once they reached the capital and were gradually distributed from the Emperor in the Forbidden City, they were truly rare treasures in the summer.
A few days ago, Fourth Master sent someone to deliver a small basket of it, but Li Chenjiao thought that eating too much of it would cause internal heat, so she had He Shi use it as a garnish for sweet soup and ice cream.
There were also pomegranates nearby, which looked plump and translucent, as well as grapes that were also plump, slightly larger, and even more translucent.
Because the fruit was chilled in the carriage and served on the jade-colored plate, and was covered with water droplets, it looked very appetizing.
Li Chenjiao tasted two grapes, her eyes lit up, and she pointed to them: "They're sweeter than the ones I tasted last year, you should try some too."
These words were spoken to Qiu Hu.
Qiu Hu didn't refuse much. After thanking Li Chenjiao, she bent down and tasted one as well.
Last summer, when Li Chenjiao was still a princess, she also ate a lot of grapes, but the grapes back then certainly didn't taste as good as they do now.
However, what surprised Li Chenjiao was the bowl of peeled lotus seeds next to the plate of fresh fruit.
Li Chenjiao doesn't like bitter foods, but lotus seeds are cooling and, although slightly bitter at first, the lotus heart is very refreshing.
Li Chenjiao craves a refreshing taste in the summer, and she even becomes very patient when peeling lotus seeds.
The rare seasonal fruits on the small table suddenly seemed insignificant.
It was indeed quite rare for those fruits to reach Li Chenjiao at this time, but compared to that, it was truly precious that Fourth Master remembered Li Chenjiao's preferences.
Li Chenjiao tasted two lotus seeds and knew that there was still a considerable distance between the manor and the estate. After eating her fill, Li Chenjiao closed her eyes and took a short nap.
However, Li Chenjiao was still awakened once when passing through the bustling city of the capital. She did not ask Qiu Hu to lift the curtain, but listened to the commotion outside through the carriage curtain.
Li Chenjiao listened for a while, but naturally couldn't make out what the lively noise was saying. However, she still found it very interesting.
When they arrived at the estate, Li Chenjiao hadn't even gotten off the carriage when she heard Fulu's voice outside reminding her to put the curtains on.
Li Chenjiao only put on a veil when she left the mansion, thinking that the Fourth Master was going to stay in the capital and it would be inconvenient for the women of the mansion to show themselves.
However, the journey was very smooth and uneventful, and the Fourth Master did not stop anywhere.
Just as she was getting off the carriage, Fu Lu outside suddenly reminded her of this, and Li Chenjiao quickly understood.
Perhaps because there was a male relative present, Li Chenjiao, as a female member of the household, could have kept quiet on formal occasions, but on such an ordinary day, there was no need for people to know that the Fourth Prince had taken his concubine to the estate for a day's rest, so as not to arouse suspicion.
Then, recalling the pale yellow figure that Li Chenjiao had seen when she left the mansion, Li Chenjiao slowly began to ponder.
The affairs outside were naturally not something that Li Chenjiao, as a woman, could interfere with, and she did not want everyone to know about her favor.
Whether you're doing well or not, whether you're being pampered or not, only you know the answer in your heart.
Li Chenjiao thought it over and stopped what she was doing. She raised her voice and said to Fulu outside, "I feel a little tired right now, so I'll stay in the carriage for a while longer. I'll trouble you to make the trip, and I'll get off the carriage later."
Fu Lu was busy responding outside, but he still went to report to the Fourth Master first.
The Fourth Prince glanced at the Crown Prince, who was dismounting, and said with a slight smile, "I'll listen to your Master Li."
Li Chenjiao did it decisively and efficiently.
Fu Lu glanced at the position of the Madam and the Prince, bowed first, and after the Fourth Prince, the Crown Prince, and the Fourteenth Prince entered the estate, he turned back to greet Li Chenjiao, who was still in the carriage.
Li Chenjiao understood when she heard Fulu's voice, but she still kept the curtain on and instructed Qiuhu to take the lotus seeds on the small table with her when she got off the carriage.
Fu Lu led the way respectfully: "The steward of the Xinlutang estate where Consort Consort used to live has people cleaning and sweeping it every day, and it is still as clean and new as when Consort Consort left."
Li Chenjiao smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
The word "you" itself carries with it blessings and prosperity.
Fu Lu had long heard from his master that Consort Li was currently enjoying immense favor in the household. Moreover, Fu Lu naturally knew that with such favor, Consort Li would have to be extremely careful. Upon hearing Li Chenjiao's words, he hurriedly replied that he dared not.
When Li Chenjiao arrived at Xinlutang, she did feel a sense of returning to an old place. If it weren't for the hot weather, she would have liked to take a stroll in the garden.
However, the only thing Li Chenjiao was thinking about this time was going to soak in the hot springs in the evening.
However, if her masters were all present, Li Chenjiao would have to be more discreet.
Li Chenjiao could only wait for news from the front yard, and spent the rest of the time figuring out what to have for lunch and dinner.
They arrived at the estate just as it was time for lunch.
Once Li Chenjiao arrived at the estate, she wouldn't mention the Second Princess. Qiu Ci, Xiao Luzi, Chen Shi, and Granny Lin were all there.
Now that we're out, let's have a great time and play to our hearts' content for a whole day.
Although Li Chenjiao gave birth to the second princess, her personality remained the same.
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