Fortunately, after Li Chenjiao finished her dinner, no further noises came from the front yard.
However, at this point, the Fourth Master probably won't go into the backyard anymore.
As for why Fourth Master was angry, Li Chenjiao wasn't curious at all.
If it's not something happening outside, it's something happening in the backyard; neither of those things are of interest to Li Chenjiao.
Because Qiao Niang and Ping Niang both cooked the dishes very well, Li Chenjiao rewarded each of them with five taels of silver. Later, the two of them came to Li Chenjiao to express their gratitude.
Li Chenjiao was resting very early, and with nothing to do in the winter, she had no interest in reading a storybook. She was too lazy to even stick her hand out of the covers.
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In the front yard, Fourth Master is currently reading a book in his study.
Su Peisheng added another lamp, and now he was almost worried to death: "Master, you haven't touched your dinner, your body won't be able to take it. The kitchen has prepared another meal, please try it."
Fourth Master turned a page, and after hearing Su Peisheng's words, he only glanced at him indifferently: "What's there to say? Did you send the person to your Master Li?"
The Fourth Prince was busy at the Ministry of Revenue at noon, so he only asked about this matter now.
Su Peisheng said with a bitter face, "Yes, Master Li has chosen two cooks and a midwife."
The Fourth Prince simply grunted in response and said nothing more, continuing to read his book.
Seeing this, Su Peisheng gritted his teeth and stepped back.
The Fourth Prince's brows furrowed deeply; only he himself knew what was causing his anger.
The night before last, on the fifteenth, when he stayed in the main courtyard, Fourth Master's displeasure had been building up ever since.
Although the Fourth Prince didn't have much of an impression of the maidservants around the Fujin, he couldn't have missed their seductive tricks; even the suffocating floral scent was enough to be overpowering.
At that moment, Fourth Master almost lost his temper and stormed off.
The Second Prince is still sick in the other room, but the Princess Consort is only thinking about stuffing people into his backyard. What is she up to?
At this moment, the Fourth Prince only thought that the Fujin wanted to put a maidservant by her side in his household, and he had no idea that the Fujin actually wanted to put her own cousin into his harem.
Otherwise, Fourth Master would probably get angry again.
Fourth Master originally wanted to go to the East Courtyard, but then he thought that Li Chenjiao was pregnant.
When he went to the East Courtyard, Madam Li, who was heavily pregnant, had to accompany him, so the Fourth Master finally stopped.
Going elsewhere would only cause Fourth Master distress, so he simply stopped going anywhere.
But when Su Peisheng brought in the hot tea, the Fourth Master couldn't help but ask, without changing his expression, "What is your Master Li doing right now?"
Su Peisheng answered readily: "Reporting to Master, the people in the East Courtyard have already been settled in for rest."
Fourth Master gave a faint "oh," but unusually, he seemed somewhat uncomfortable with these words.
However, when the Fourth Prince tried to understand the reason for such emotions, he could not figure it out.
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The Fourth Master was unhappy for several days and didn't go into the backyard for several days.
Even the Second Prince only allowed Su Peisheng, who was by his side, to visit him once a day.
The Fujin (principal wife) inquired with Su Peisheng several times, both openly and secretly, but Su Peisheng was also at a loss for words. He couldn't figure out what was wrong with his master this time, even though he served by his master's side every day.
Because his master was unhappy, Su Peisheng had been serving the Fourth Master in fear these past few days.
That day, the Fourth Prince seemed to be in a better mood after paying his respects at Consort De's palace. After returning to the mansion, he went straight to the backyard.
Su Peisheng followed behind, watching the direction his master was heading. Oh, he was heading towards Master Li's east courtyard.
Su Peisheng followed cautiously, but halfway there the Fourth Master suddenly stopped.
Heaven knows Su Peisheng's heart skipped a beat at that moment, and he hurriedly called out, "Master?"
The Fourth Prince, seemingly lost in thought, put his hands behind his back and asked, "Does Niohuru live in the back of the East Courtyard?"
Su Peisheng was stunned for two seconds, then quickly realized: "Yes, Princess Niohuru lives in the courtyard behind the East Courtyard."
Fourth Master lifted his foot: "Go to Niohuru's place."
The Fourth Prince hadn't entered the backyard for several days, but in the end, he went to Princess Niohuru's place.
Swallowing his surprise, Su Peisheng said softly, "Yes, sir."
But when the Fourth Master reached the gate of the East Courtyard, he suddenly stopped.
Su Peisheng also stopped, now completely bewildered.
The east courtyard is quite quiet right now; you can't hear any sounds coming from inside from outside.
Fourth Master suddenly glanced at Su Peisheng, then raised his hand and coughed lightly.
Su Peisheng reacted quickly, knocking on the gate of the east courtyard and calling for Fourth Master.
Didn't Fourth Prince say he was going to see Princess Niohuru? Why has he changed his mind now?
Or perhaps, the Fourth Master originally intended to come to the East Courtyard, but then changed his mind and chose to come to Master Li's place instead.
These are things that only the Fourth Prince himself probably knows.
Soon, Xiao Luzi and Dong Sheng opened the gate in the east courtyard to pay their respects.
Upon entering the East Courtyard, Fourth Master discovered that it was quite lively inside. He casually asked, "What is your master doing?"
As he spoke, Fourth Master glanced at the water vat that had been moved to the side.
Two large water vats were placed outside Li Chenjiao's courtyard. Water vats were also placed in various courtyards throughout the mansion's backyard to prevent flooding.
Xiao Luzi couldn't help but twitch his lips when he heard the question.
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