It was probably because the Princess Consort thought that the mansion had been quiet ever since the First Prince passed away, so on the first day she informed Li Chenjiao that she wanted to bring the Second Princess and the Fourth Prince on her birthday.
It's likely that the Fujin (principal wife) had already informed both Song and Xu.
Li Chenjiao had prepared the birthday gift for the Fourth Prince long ago. It was a futon that she and Lümei had been discussing making since they returned from the imperial palace. It was a little softer than ordinary futons, so it could be used in autumn. The clever idea was that a small cooling mat was made on the other side of the futon, so that people wouldn't have to worry about being bumpy or stuffy when riding in a carriage in the summer.
Although Fourth Master usually rides horses, Li Chenjiao always felt that there would be a day when it would be useful. Besides, this thing is indeed time-consuming and laborious to make. Xiao Luzi also found a lot of materials. Li Chenjiao herself also wanted to enjoy it, so she made one for Fourth Master as a test.
Another thing is that when the Second Princess and the Fourth Prince get older, they will have the opportunity to accompany them on their journeys, whether it's to the north or the south. As for the Fourth Prince, although Aman is lively and energetic every day, she is still a girl and she can't endure hardship when she's away from home.
Li Chenjiao always felt miserable whenever she accompanied the Southern and Northern tours, let alone the Second Princess.
Now is the perfect time to prepare in advance.
Getting back to the point, after the prayer cushion was made, Li Chenjiao tried it out. It was pretty much what she wanted, except that it was a little too small. Her breasts could certainly fit the Fourth Master, but it would be even more comfortable if it were a bit bigger.
Since it was a family dinner, Li Chenjiao didn't dress up extra. The sewing room had made several new autumn outfits this year, but the clothes she wore last year seemed a bit too big, which surprised Li Chenjiao herself.
Although she tried to maintain her figure after giving birth to the Fourth Prince, she didn't seem to have changed much in reality. She seemed to have gained a little weight in the past few months while enjoying the comfort and ease of the palace. However, she seemed to have lost weight again due to the hurried journey back and her simple diet. In addition, after returning to the mansion, the First Prince had an accident, so her appetite has improved recently.
During the day, the Fourth Prince had official business, but after the Fourth Prince left court, His Majesty bestowed upon him many gifts. However, Li Chenjiao was naturally not very clear about what the gifts were.
Not to mention Li Chenjiao, even the Fujin (the fourth prince's wife) was not very clear about it. The only thing she knew was how long it took for the things bestowed by His Majesty to be moved to the storeroom. From this, she could deduce that the birthday gift His Majesty bestowed upon the Fourth Prince this year was much more generous than in previous years.
The Fourth Prince was favored by the Emperor, and his wife was naturally happy.
Adding to the recent gossip surrounding Songgotu's entry into the Imperial Clan Court, the Fujin (principal wife) has spent many sleepless nights tossing and turning...
To be honest, the Fourth Prince was once raised by Empress Tongjia, and the current Commander of the Nine Gates, Longkodo, is also considered the Fourth Prince's uncle...
However, no matter what, the Fourth Prince still has Prince Zhi and the Third Prince ahead of him, so the current Princess Consort can only dream about it.
Fourth Prince returned to the manor early today, but he did not appear with his wife. His wife arrived at the Qing Courtyard earlier, and by then everyone had arrived. She had just finished saying some polite words when Fourth Prince arrived.
The Fourth Prince waved his hand to decline, and the women in the room merely glanced at him as if they hadn't seen anything before walking straight to the main seat and sitting down, with his wife sitting beside him.
The princess looked at the fourth prince.
Fourth Master seemed to dislike such occasions. He didn't say anything polite, but simply waved his hand and said, "Let's begin the feast."
In contrast, the Fujin was much more amiable. She repeated, "In that case, let's begin the feast."
The steward standing to the side immediately nodded, and soon maids filed in, holding their breath and starting the banquet.
All the children in the manor have arrived today, including the Second Prince, who is the wife of the First Prince. The boy is very quiet and doesn't make a sound while eating. He looks a bit like the Fourth Prince.
The Second Prince was not sitting next to his wife at this moment, but was arranged to sit next to the Fourth Prince.
With the Princess Consort and the Second Prince flanking the Fourth Prince, he appeared even more like the moon surrounded by stars. However, since it was the Fourth Prince's birthday, it was only natural for him to be surrounded by such adoring figures.
Li Chenjiao was surrounded by the Second Princess and the Fourth Prince. Below her were Bai Jia and Niu Hulu, and opposite her was Song with the First Princess, followed by Wu, and then Liu. Xu and Miss Lu should have been standing, but the Princess Consort had been gracious and allowed them to have a small table set up outside for the banquet.
As for the Third Prince, whom Xu Shi was raising, he quietly stayed at the very end. The Fourth Prince noticed this and glanced at Su Peisheng.
Before long, the Third Prince sat down next to the Second Prince, but he looked noticeably more uneasy.
The princess glanced at him, a polite smile on her face: "It was my oversight. Third Prince, did you like today's banquet? If there's anything you'd like to eat, just have the kitchen prepare it again."
She wouldn't care about a child raised by a concubine, and naturally wouldn't know what the Third Prince liked to eat, so she said, "What do you want to eat?"
The Third Prince shook his head politely, then stood up and bowed: "Your son is grateful for your mother's concern, and there is nothing that doesn't suit your taste."
This child speaks quite fluently.
Li Chenjiao didn't pay attention to those things. She whispered to Qiu Hu behind her, "Don't crowd the Second Princess, move over a bit."
She leaned back as she spoke.
When the Fujin (principal wife) appeared today, Li Chenjiao felt a chill run down her spine. However, since the Fujin was far away, although she felt somewhat uncomfortable, it was still better than when she paid her respects in the main courtyard that day.
Such small actions don't attract much attention, but those who do care will naturally not miss them.
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