From a young age, Li Yuhua was secretly taught by Granny Li how to please her master.
Perhaps she inherited her aunt's intelligence, she learned these things very quickly. Later, Granny Li had a different idea and changed her teaching plan for her niece, which Li Yuhua adapted to very well.
Now that an opportunity has been found, Consort De wants to bestow someone upon the Fourth Prince. Granny Li seized the opportunity and directly arranged for her niece, even thoughtfully choosing a safe and harmless woman named Song, which shows that she was very considerate of her niece.
When Yinzhen returned from his studies in the evening, he learned that there were two more palace maids in his quarters, who were bestowed upon him by his birth mother, Consort De.
He knew what these two palace maids did; last year, when his third brother turned fourteen, Consort Rong had also bestowed two palace maids upon him.
Yinzhen had anticipated this. He originally intended to tell his mother that there was no need to send someone over, but unexpectedly, Consort De took the initiative and sent someone over first.
But Yinzhen didn't care. Once these two palace maids entered the prince's quarters, they were his people, and even Consort De couldn't control them.
Yinzhen had already made up his mind that if Li and Song behaved themselves, he would let it go and would naturally feed and care for them. However, if they dared to cause trouble in the backyard, he would not tolerate it.
Instead of going to the backyard, Yinzhen bypassed the two maids who were instructing the palace maids and went directly to Yunyi's residence in the main courtyard.
As soon as he entered the room, he saw his concubine embroidering something under the lamp. Upon closer inspection, Yinzhen realized that she was embroidering his nightgown, and his originally cold expression softened.
"It's getting dark, stop embroidering now, we can do these things tomorrow."
Hearing Yinzhen's voice, Yunyi realized he had come over.
Yunyi put down what she was holding and handed it to Wanzhou, who was standing nearby, to keep it safe. She then got up and skillfully helped Yinzhen take off his outer garment, agreeing verbally.
"Alright, alright, I'll listen to whatever you say, my lord. I'll continue embroidering tomorrow."
Yinzhen hummed in agreement, but couldn't help nagging, "Well, you know it yourself. Be careful not to hurt your eyes, as visibility is poor at night."
Upon hearing this, Yunyi's already bright smile widened even further. It seemed that Yinzhen had been changed by her and was no longer cold at all; he was now able to directly express concern for others.
Yinzhen ate his dinner in the Imperial Study, so there was no need for him to eat now. The couple went into the inner room to chat.
As they talked, Yunyi, a magnanimous and qualified primary consort, was forced to break the warm and harmonious atmosphere.
"My lord, today Consort De bestowed two palace maids upon you. Won't you go and see them tonight?"
Unexpectedly, the young princess asked him so bluntly. Yinzhen was speechless for a moment, and after a long while, he finally answered that he would not go.
Yunyi didn't care anymore. She had already asked, and her duty was fulfilled. Whether Yinzhen went or not was his business, and it had nothing to do with her.
Li Yuhua entered the prince's quarters, her heart pounding with excitement. She believed that with her beauty, the Fourth Prince would surely come to her that night.
She took a bath, changed her clothes, and dressed up a bit, waiting expectantly. But by midnight, no one had come, which made her extremely angry.
The next day, she learned from the other maids that the Fourth Prince had rested at the main courtyard with his wife the previous night.
She hasn't been favored by the Fourth Prince yet; she's just a palace maid instructor, not a concubine or princess in the prince's harem. Although her status is special, she's still just a palace maid.
The prince's quarters were not large, but Yunyi arranged a single room for them because they were bestowed by Consort De, so that each of them could have their own room and would not have to squeeze in with the other palace maids.
Although the house wasn't very big, it was better than nothing. Yunyi didn't know if Li was satisfied, but Song was quite satisfied.
After giving the child away, Consort De stopped paying attention to the matter, but Granny Li kept a close eye on the prince's residence because of her niece.
The fact that the Fourth Prince was given to teach palace maids by his birth mother, but did not pass away, was not spread under Yunyi's control. However, Li Mama still learned about this from Li Yuhua.
She felt uneasy. It seemed she had underestimated the Fourth Prince's feelings for his wife, as well as his affection for his birth mother, Consort De.
Seeing his own niece, a beautiful young woman, the Fourth Prince remained unmoved, preferring instead to go to his Fourth Consort, a mere young girl.
Granny Li was a little anxious. If the Fourth Prince didn't go to her niece's place, how could she gain favor, how could she have children, and how could she talk about the future?
While Granny Li was anxious, Li Yuhua, the person involved, was also extremely anxious. In the blink of an eye, she had been in the Prince's residence for almost half a month. She had tried various methods to attract the Fourth Prince's attention, but to no avail.
To this day, she is still a palace maid, and she hasn't finished eating the prince's concubines, which makes her, who has always prided herself on being smart, feel somewhat frustrated.
There was nothing Li Mama could do; as a mere servant, she couldn't influence the prince's thoughts. But she knew there was someone who could.
"Oh! You mean, the fourth prince hasn't touched those two people who were bestowed upon him?"
Consort De was having her nails done. She lay lazily on a small couch, with one maid applying the nail polish and another massaging her shoulders. She was thoroughly enjoying herself.
It was at this moment that Li Mama subtly sowed discord between Consort De and the Empress Dowager, reporting the matter to her.
She really had no choice, but as the birth mother of the Fourth Prince and the mother-in-law of the Fourth Prince's wife, Consort De had many options.
Consort De was slightly annoyed. What did the fourth prince mean by this? Was he unhappy with the people she had bestowed upon him? Or was it the fourth prince's family that was causing trouble, not wanting those two people to share her favor?
Regardless, Consort De couldn't control her son, so she didn't care about this daughter-in-law she didn't particularly like.
On another ordinary day, Yunyi was unusually summoned away by Li Mama, the maidservant of Consort De.
She had some guesses about this, and guessed that Li Yuhua and Granny Li were anxious, so they told Consort De to put pressure on her.
Seeing that her aunt had called her away, Li Yuhua was overjoyed, thinking that she would be able to serve the emperor tonight.
Meanwhile, seeing Li's expression and knowing the relationship between her and Granny Li, Song was a little worried about the Fujin.
When they arrived at Yonghe Palace, things were indeed not right. Yunyi waited at the gate for a long time before Consort De summoned her inside. It was June, and although the weather wasn't particularly hot, the sun was blazing, which was still a bit unbearable for Yunyi, a young lady from a sheltered family.
Immediately after Yunyi entered the main hall, Consort De preemptively reprimanded Yunyi for not being magnanimous enough in not allowing the Fourth Prince to go to the palace maids' quarters to learn about human affairs.
Yunyi knew it was inappropriate to argue with Consort De at this time. She was the daughter-in-law, and Consort De was the mother-in-law. The word "filial piety" alone weighed on her, so she couldn't do anything.
Secondly, that's just her character; she can't argue or defend herself against Consort De, she can only endure it.
Seeing that Ulanara's attitude in admitting her mistake was good, Consort De calmed down after venting her anger and did not punish Yunyi even more severely.
After saying a few more words, Consort De finally allowed Yunyi to return.
When they returned to the princes' quarters, Yinzhen already knew that the young princess had been summoned and reprimanded by Consort De earlier that day.
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