The fact that Fourth Master stormed out of the main courtyard was not deliberately concealed, but if anyone talked about it and it reached Su Peisheng's ears, he would still be punished.
Therefore, people only dared to discuss it in private.
...
When Li Chenjiao received the news, she was indeed having dinner. After listening to Xiao Luzi's brief remarks, she felt her appetite had improved.
Fourth Master didn't hide it, but no one knew why he was angry.
Xiao Luzi then vividly described the unpleasant look on Fourth Master's face when he left the main courtyard; it's unclear how Xiao Luzi learned this information.
However, Li Chenjiao didn't let Xiao Luzi inquire about this matter.
It was nothing more than the wife doing something wrong, but that's all.
Li Chenjiao understood perfectly well what was going on.
A Fujin is a Fujin. She may gradually be disliked by the Fourth Prince, but her dignity as a Fujin will not change as long as she lives.
No matter how much Xiao Luzi said, Li Chenjiao would never feel like laughing at him.
It's the most boring thing to laugh at other people's misfortunes.
It's still the people closest to you that are the most fun.
Li Chenjiao sat on the soft couch and couldn't help but laugh as she watched the little girl fall on her bottom because she couldn't play shuttlecock.
After she finished laughing, she turned to Qiu Hu and asked, "Would you like to show some concern for Master this time, Master?"
Li Chenjiao glanced at her and just laughed: "Why should I worry about this since the Fourth Prince isn't here? Do you want to make the Princess resent me?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Hu realized she had misunderstood. Looking at her mistress's smiling face, she sincerely said, "My mistress lives a carefree life."
Li Chenjiao smiled again: "Is there any more fish food? I'll feed the fish."
She's thinking about the fish in the tank again now.
...
The princess was neglected, so the fourth prince rested in the front courtyard for two days before going to the back courtyard, where he first went to Wu's south courtyard.
Originally, everyone in the backyard thought that the Fourth Prince was just going to see the First Prince, but unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince went to Wu Gege's South Courtyard after entering the backyard.
After two days, Wu Shi became the one who was in the limelight.
Then it was February, and the capital was still cold.
Because Li Chenjiao is quite far along in her pregnancy, the principal wife sent word yesterday that Li Chenjiao was exempt from paying her respects.
Li Chenjiao's pregnancy will soon reach nine months in the second month, which is naturally a crucial time.
She didn't refuse. Yesterday, she had Qiu Hu go to the main courtyard to thank the Fujin for her kindness, and today she took another day off.
Although the Fourth Prince hadn't come to the East Courtyard these past few days, Li Chenjiao didn't take it to heart. With her due date approaching, the imperial physician came to check her pulse every day, and the midwives also checked on Li Chenjiao's baby's position morning and evening.
Li Chenjiao had given birth before and knew her body very well, so she was quite relaxed.
Everyone in the East Courtyard became tense and attentive. Even the little girl stopped going out to play and stayed by Li Chenjiao's side all day, constantly glancing at her belly.
Li Chenjiao had already been talking to the little girl about how she would have another playmate in the future.
However, the little girl only had one thing on her mind: "Sleeping... and with my mother."
Li Chenjiao thought about it seriously. When the child in her belly was born, it would be the fourth prince of the mansion. Hmm, if the fourth prince was as fragrant and soft as Aman, then they could be together.
Li Chenjiao also experienced being surrounded by women on both sides.
But if the brat is all bones, then forget it.
However, Aman is a bold girl. If the baby in her belly were less daring, that would be quite amusing.
So Li Chenjiao had already made a promise with the little girl that she would sleep with her mother, and that this promise would not waver even if a stone were to be born in her belly.
When Li Chenjiao said this, Lin Mama, who was listening nearby, didn't know whether to laugh or speak.
Li Chenjiao herself also said that when the baby in her belly is born, she will simply name him Shitou (Stone), and there is a reason for that.
...
Li Chenjiao's due date was approaching. On the first day of the month, the Fourth Prince stayed in the front courtyard. On the evening of the second day, he returned to the mansion and came to the east courtyard.
Li Chenjiao was just talking about naming her unborn child "Stone".
Fourth Master came in just in time to hear this and said that Li Chenjiao was being ridiculous.
The Second Princess's boldness was probably inherited from her mother, Li Chenjiao; she wasn't really afraid of the Fourth Prince saying those words with a stern face.
She didn't rise to curtsy, but said first, "Sir, you will excuse me from curtsy, won't you? Thank you for your understanding. Isn't it good to call him Stone? Whether it's a stubborn rock or a beautiful jade, isn't it still a stone? The name can withstand wind and rain, which tells you that he is a strong child."
For a moment, Fourth Master couldn't find a rebuttal to Li Chenjiao's words.
For a moment, Fourth Master actually felt that Li Chenjiao's words seemed to make some sense.
"If it were a princess, would you name her Stone? Aren't you afraid she'd cry?"
Li Chenjiao was genuinely conflicted after hearing this, but her dilemma lay in how to respond to Fourth Master.
She knew the child in her womb was a prince, which is why she dared to name him Stone.
But you definitely can't say that to the Fourth Prince.
"Having both a son and a daughter, I secretly hope it's a prince. If it's a princess, then let's name her Wanwan. I really hope the children can play carefree."
It's always better to tell the truth than to lie to the Fourth Master.
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Master simply looked away.
Li Chenjiao noticed the faint smile on Fourth Master's lips, and she rested her chin on her hand, feeling happy as well.
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