However, the Fourth Prince was not entirely without anger.
After all, Fourth Master rarely gets rejected, so he was naturally displeased at being humiliated, especially since it was Li Chenjiao, who was usually quite docile.
When Fourth Master first heard Su Peisheng's report, he had a very strange feeling.
It wasn't that I was angry, though I was a little annoyed, but more than that, it seemed to be—unexpected yet reasonable.
After all, Li Chenjiao truly doted on the Second Princess.
Although Fourth Master didn't hear Li Chenjiao say anything in defense, his anger had long since dissipated.
He drank two cups of tea from the same teacup Li Chenjiao had used, and the gloom in his heart vanished. Finally, he returned to his bed.
Li Chenjiao, now that she had gotten the better deal, acted innocent: "It was I who lost my manners, and it was I who made Fourth Master condescend to do so. I hope you will forgive me."
Fourth Master glared at her, and then, as if he had thought of something, suddenly grabbed Li Chenjiao's wrist again.
Li Chenjiao's beautiful pupils widened instantly.
Seriously? We're coming again?
Another round of lovemaking ensued, a fierce and intense battle.
After all that was done, Fourth Master was probably truly calmed down, but he had really given Li Chenjiao enough trouble.
Li Chenjiao took a sip of her cool tea to calm herself down, and after a long while, she asked, "Did Master agree?"
Did they allow her to stay in the manor?
In the darkness, Li Chenjiao often couldn't see the Fourth Master's expression. She could only glean some of his mood from his tone of voice, and this was no exception.
"Yes, yes, yes." Although the tone was flat, Li Chenjiao could still detect a hint of indulgence in it.
But the next second she couldn't help but feel annoyed. How could it be indulgence? She must have been so tired that she could hear indulgence in the Fourth Prince's voice.
Li Chenjiao paused for two seconds before solemnly replying, "Then, I will wait patiently in the manor for your return, Master."
The Fourth Prince gave a soft "hmm": "I will leave Fulu in the manor. If Fulu is not here, the head maids in the front courtyard will always be there. No matter what, you must take care of yourself and the Second Princess first."
Hearing the Fourth Master's words, which seemed to be implying something, Li Chenjiao slowly nodded. She quickly realized that the Fourth Master couldn't see her, so she could only say, "With your words, Your Highness, everything will naturally be decided by you. I have nothing to fear."
Perhaps because she had been tossing and turning for too long and was too tired tonight, Li Chenjiao slept very soundly and slept until dawn.
As always, the Fourth Prince got up early. Today wasn't a day off; he had to attend the morning court session.
Before leaving the East Courtyard, the Fourth Master, as usual, instructed the maids to take good care of him, and the maids naturally agreed with great respect.
After Fourth Master left the East Courtyard, he seemed to remember something and said to Su Peisheng behind him, "That cook in the East Courtyard was dishonest? Since she's been dealt with, find another cook for your Master Li—"
Su Peisheng had just agreed when he heard the Fourth Master's voice again, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw the Fourth Master waving his hand.
"There's no rush. We'll talk about it when Grandpa comes back from his trip north for the New Year."
The Fourth Master's sudden change of mind was naturally due to additional concerns in his mind.
Su Peisheng paused for a moment, then quickly replied with a "Yes, sir!" However, he still tentatively asked, "Then this servant will first select a suitable cook from among the bannermen of the Bordered Blue Banner and arrange her in the front courtyard?"
After becoming a prince, the Fourth Prince nominally commanded dozens of bannermen of the Bordered Blue Banner, but he had not yet reached the point of becoming the banner lord.
Obviously, it would be difficult for the Imperial Household Department to find a suitable candidate, while the Banner Guards of the Bordered Blue Banner would be a good choice.
Fourth Master hummed in agreement, meaning he approved of Su Peisheng's statement.
Su Peisheng exclaimed "Eh!" but couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
Yesterday, when he went from the manor to the Ministry of Revenue to report, he saw his master's expression gradually worsen, and he was secretly worried for Master Li of the East Courtyard.
Last night, when the Fourth Master came to the East Courtyard, he was even more worried that the Fourth Master would turn around and leave in a fit of anger, showing no respect to Master Li.
After all, Master Li's actions were a blatant slap in the face to the master.
Unexpectedly, after one night, not only did the Fourth Master's angry expression disappear, but he was also instructing him to find a cook for Master Li.
It goes without saying that the master has calmed down.
Sometimes Su Peisheng was curious about how Master Li managed to keep his master under control every time. In fact, he kept his master under control, and no matter how much anger he felt, it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on him when he reached the East Courtyard.
However, it must be said that Master Li of the East Courtyard always handled things very well.
If it were anyone else, they might have offended the Fourth Master and been punished for saying something.
Naturally, who would dare to refuse their master's arrangements?
The Fujin in the main courtyard hadn't slept for half the night. She had gotten up early again today, and naturally, she was also thinking about the commotion in the east courtyard.
"Yesterday I was somewhat skeptical when I heard that the one in the East Courtyard didn't want to go north with Fourth Master, but I only believed it after the gatekeeper told me that Fourth Master went to the East Courtyard in a rage yesterday. Tell me, how come that one in the East Courtyard is so bold?"
Yu Ru had no idea; she was unsure herself: "Perhaps Consort Li really wants to stay and take care of the Second Princess?"
Upon hearing this, the princess sneered without any politeness: "Then she is truly stupid."
She said this and then added, "She used to seem quite clever, but now she's acting confused. However, her confusion is actually a good thing for me. I wish the one in the East Courtyard would always be confused."
The Fujin's mood improved considerably at this moment, and she didn't care much about Yu Ru's report that the East Courtyard had dealt with He Shi.
"He Shi has been in the East Courtyard for so long, yet she is not as valued as Lülan, who has only been there for a short time. However, that girl Lülan is too impatient. She came to the East Courtyard to report as soon as she received the news yesterday. Be careful that the person in the East Courtyard notices and seizes the opportunity."
Yu Ru nodded: "This servant had people watching from afar, and besides, Lü Lan came in through the back side door, so please rest assured, Madam."
The princess chuckled, "I hope she can be a useful pawn."
However, the Fujin (principal wife) has another matter to worry about right now: "If the one from the East Courtyard (east courtyard) isn't going, then who should we take with us?"
Yu Ru then went to look at Granny Qian, who had been silent all along.
Granny Qian had remained silent the whole time: "It's not appropriate for the Princess Consort to bring this up right now. Just wait for the Master to arrive and follow his arrangements."
The Fujin lowered her head and stirred her handkerchief. She naturally hoped that Wu Shi could go with her, but that was obviously unlikely.
However, it was clear that Granny Qian's suggestion was the most appropriate. At this point, neither the left nor the right person from the East Courtyard could go, so it didn't really matter who else in the mansion went.
It would be better to listen to the Fourth Master's arrangement and go along with his wishes.
For the Fujin (principal wife), it was simply a matter of going with the flow.
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