For the Fujin (wife of the emperor), this was not a concession, but rather a choice she had no other option.
She couldn't just stand by and watch the power of managing the household fall into the hands of that vile woman, Wu Shi; otherwise, she would be laughed to death by the Third, Fifth, and Eighth Princess Consorts.
For someone as concerned with appearances as the Fujin (wife of the emperor), this was naturally intolerable.
Furthermore, although she was somewhat reluctant to see the Second Prince leave her side, there were some benefits to him staying in the front courtyard.
At least the Second Prince will indeed have more opportunities to see the Fourth Prince than the First Prince and the others in the mansion, and will also be able to perform better in front of the Fourth Prince.
Just as the Empress said, it will also allow the Fourth Prince and the Second Prince to get closer.
This is exactly what the Princess Consort has always hoped for.
According to the Empress's wishes today, as long as she sends the Second Prince to the front courtyard, the household management power in Wu Shi's hands can also be returned to her.
Despite the deep resentment, it gradually subsided at this moment.
Su Peisheng had already realized what was happening and readily agreed. With his wife doing this, he naturally had much less trouble.
However, he did not leave. He remained outside the main courtyard, counting and registering each box or crate that was carried out from inside, without making a single mistake.
With such a commotion in the main courtyard, it would be difficult for anyone in the backyard not to know.
However, Su Peisheng did handle things properly. He had already ordered people to block the entrance to the main courtyard and also instructed everyone not to gossip or talk about it.
Even someone as well-informed as Xiao Luzi was unusually dejected when he returned to the East Courtyard, clearly having not found out anything.
As evening approached, the Princess Consort personally carried the Second Prince to the front courtyard, and before the Fourth Prince returned to the mansion, they went back to the main courtyard.
Yu Ru, who was following behind, asked in confusion, "Why didn't you stay a little longer, Madam? If you spent more time with the Second Prince, it would be better if the Master saw you. What if the Master's heart softens..."
Upon hearing this, the Fujin glared at Yuru and raised her eyebrows angrily: "What's the point of me crying and wailing when the master has made up his mind? It's not like I'm never going to see the Second Prince again. What I've done..."
She was afraid that her master might suddenly change his mind, but since her master's mind was not going to change, she might as well be more obedient.
The princess swallowed the bitterness in her heart: "Once the master returns to the manor, if there is any disturbance in the front yard, have Wang Jinzhong come and report it."
Yu Ru, having been reprimanded, dared not say more and could only respectfully agree.
Fourth Master returned to the front yard, his face as black as charcoal.
Su Peisheng spent half the afternoon at the mansion, and while serving tea, he poked his silly apprentice.
Fu Lu silently moved his lips to make a gesture.
"Fourteenth Prince".
Oh dear, Su Peisheng had already made up his mind.
The Fourteenth Prince had such a fiery temper that even the good-tempered Seventh Prince would often leave in anger, let alone his own master.
Su Peisheng personally brought in the tea.
The Fourth Prince drank his tea without saying anything. Su Peisheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then slowly reported back to the Princess Consort about personally sending the Second Prince over.
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince asked, "Did the Princess Consort say anything else?"
Su Peisheng shook his head silently.
He noticed that the Princess Consort didn't seem unwilling when she arrived, but if he told her the truth, the Fourth Prince would probably be even more unhappy.
Although he didn't say it, Fourth Master was already quite angry.
The Fourth Master chuckled, but it was only a laugh born of extreme anger.
"Go, go to Madam Wu in the South Courtyard and tell her to send the account books from the sewing room to the Fujin tonight. She can still handle the Fourth Prince's full moon banquet; nothing else is necessary."
Who spread the news that he wanted to appoint Lady Wu as a secondary consort? Couldn't he find out?
Each of them, raising children, has a lot on their minds.
"Tell Lady Wu that if she is thinking of anything else, she should also send the eldest prince to the front courtyard."
Fourth Master's eyes were icy cold.
He disliked the separation from his mother, as his childhood experiences made him understand the difficulty and hardship involved.
However, in retrospect, there were reasons why the palace rules sometimes led to children being taken away from their birth mothers early on.
Whether it's a biological mother or an adoptive mother, not everyone can take good care of a child.
Fourth Master's statement was essentially a sweeping generalization against everyone.
After all, Lady Wu was very capable of taking care of the eldest prince.
However, the Fourth Master is currently in a bad mood, so naturally he finds everyone unpleasant.
He was furious, and the words Fourteen had said earlier kept echoing in his ears.
"Prepare the horses."
Su Peisheng exclaimed, "Ah! It's getting late, you..."
Fourth Master glanced at him.
Su Peisheng's voice was hoarse.
Alright, prepare the horses.
Fourth Master didn't go anywhere else, he just went to the manor to ride horses, and took advantage of the night to ride around countless times.
In the end, he simply didn't bother going back to the manor and settled down at the estate.
Fourth Master arrived in a hurry, but the courtyard had already been tidied up.
However, after riding his horse, Fourth Master went straight to Xinlutang, where Li Chenjiao used to live when she was on the estate.
Everything in the new Green Hall remained the same, only quiet.
The Fourth Prince's heart seemed to find peace, and he no longer felt the ups and downs of frustration he had when he was at home.
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