Because the timing of her bedchamber appointments was in the hands of the Third Prince's wife, her status in the eyes of the concubines was much higher than that of the Third Prince.
Now the Third Princess Consort finally understands that in the eyes of the women in the backyard, what's more important is having a child so they can have a secure future.
As for the Third Prince?!
Who would really care about the two ounces of flesh beneath him?
"I couldn't understand why your third brother was so obsessed with beautiful women all the time, but now I understand. It's not his fault. Being pampered with sweet words and affection every day, even I, a woman, couldn't resist it, let alone a man like him!"
The Third Prince's wife got a small taste of the pleasures of being a man, by using the Third Prince's women.
Tong Cheng'er was stunned at first, then shocked. Could it be that she had changed her sexual orientation?
"Third sister-in-law, beauty is alluring, but it's harmful to your health. You're pregnant!"
The Third Princess Consort didn't understand what she meant at first, but after a while she realized what she meant and glared at her: "What are you talking about! It's not like I've really fallen for a woman."
Tong Cheng'er chuckled: "I was just joking. It would be best if Third Sister-in-law could take it easy. Men are just like that."
"Yeah, it's nothing special."
The two chatted and laughed, and then lunch was ready.
The Third Princess specially arranged for a large, lavish feast, which Tong Cheng'er enjoyed immensely.
Just as Tong Cheng'er was enjoying her meal with great happiness, at the Fourth Prince's residence, Yinzhen returned and, finding his wife absent, asked, "Where is the wife?"
The old nanny standing nearby said, "The Princess Consort went to the Third Princess Consort's place today. She just sent someone back to say that she won't be back for lunch today."
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen's expression changed. He was not coming back. He was in a hurry to return so he could have dinner with his concubine, but she was not there.
The old nanny beside him asked cautiously, "Master, would you like the kitchen to prepare lunch for you?"
Yinzhen nodded: "Mm"
Although he was unhappy that the Third Prince's wife had taken away his Little Prince's wife, he still had to eat.
When he went on his business in the afternoon, he ran into the Third Prince. When Yinzhen saw him, he went up to greet him, which was a rare occurrence for him.
"Has Third Brother eaten yet?"
The Third Prince was dumbfounded: "I've already eaten." At this hour, who hasn't eaten yet?
Yinzhen: "Third sister-in-law must be six or seven months pregnant by now!"
The Third Prince nodded, looking puzzled: "Yes, what's wrong?"
Ask him about his wife; something seems off!
Could it be that you want to ask him how to get the princess pregnant?
That doesn't make sense! This imperial physician should know more than him.
Yinzhen: "I've heard that pregnant women tend to overthink things and need their father to eat with them so that the child will be closer to its father after birth."
The Third Prince was even more bewildered: "There's such a saying? Who said that?"
Of course, it was him who said it, but he said, "The imperial physician said it."
He spoke very seriously, as if it were the truth.
The Third Prince was a little confused, feeling that something was wrong.
Yinzhen added, "Especially lunch, eating with your wife, will surely make your future children look just like your third brother."
Upon hearing this, the Third Prince couldn't help but delve deeper into his thoughts.
His son, who looks exactly like him, seems to be quite good.
After saying this, Yinzhen left, leaving the Third Prince, who had been completely confused, behind.
Then the Third Prince kept this matter in mind.
After Tong Cheng'er finished eating, she went back home. When she got back, she heard the nanny in the courtyard say that Yinzhen had returned at noon today.
"How come he has time to come back?"
The old woman naturally couldn't answer that question.
"The master didn't say."
That evening, after Yinzhen returned home, Tong Cheng'er asked him, "I heard you came back at noon today."
When Yinzhen thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a little aggrieved: "Yes, I'm back."
Tong Cheng'er didn't notice that something was wrong with his tone; he was being somewhat cryptic.
"Don't you usually not come back at noon?"
Yinzhen felt even more aggrieved: "I wasn't just thinking about you, that's why I wanted to come back and be with you!"
Tong Cheng'er: "Actually, it's not necessary. I won't go hungry if I eat alone. You're so busy, and you still have to run back and forth."
She was also worried that he would be working too hard.
Although the carriage was equipped with springs, it couldn't be said that it would be completely free of bumps.
It's quite uncomfortable going back and forth like that.
Yinzhen felt even more aggrieved.
"I just wanted to come back and be with you!"
Tong Cheng'er wanted to say something more, but seeing his expression, she suddenly realized that he might be upset that she wasn't there at noon and didn't have lunch with him.
It shouldn't be that bad!
Tong Cheng'er tentatively asked, "How about we have lunch together tomorrow?"
Yinzhen finally showed his first smile since returning: "Then it's settled."
You guessed right?!
Tong Cheng'er: I really didn't expect him to be this kind of person!!
This man is so petty... so easily angered.
Knowing his temperament, Tong Cheng'er thought to herself that it would be best to go out less in the future.
On the other side, the Third Prince returned home after his business trip and went straight to his wife's courtyard. When she saw him, she looked surprised: "Why did you come here, Your Highness? I arranged for Sister Tian to be with you today. She should be waiting in her room right now. Sister Tian is gentle and understanding. Please don't keep her waiting too long!"
Upon hearing this, the Third Prince's expression instantly soured.
Tian Gege is his type, but whether or not he sleeps with women? How does he sleep with women? When does he sleep with women?
Everything was arranged perfectly. At first, he thought it was peaceful, but after a few days, he suddenly realized that something was wrong.
He felt like a puppet being manipulated, with his wife holding the strings. She seemed to have arranged his life perfectly, and the inner courtyard was harmonious and peaceful, but being manipulated made him feel uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, he was powerless to change the situation.
He was unwilling to let his wife return to her former state, but he also felt extremely stifled by continuing their current lifestyle.
Sleeping in his concubine's bed at night didn't smell as good as before.
"I came to see the child."
The Third Princess was speechless: "The child is still in the womb! We can see him after he is born."
Third Prince: ...
Why is it different from what he expected?
In the end, the Third Prince left in a dejected manner, and was then personally escorted to Princess Tian's room by the Third Prince's wife's people. The Third Prince's wife's people chatted and laughed with Princess Tian, which made the Third Prince's teeth ache.
Before they knew it, the first month of the lunar calendar was over, and Yinzhen was preparing to set off for Mongolia. The main reason was that the area was not yet fully developed. Although some parts had begun to get on track, someone still needed to keep an eye on things, otherwise everything would have to start from scratch.
The Fifth Prince and his wife also went along.
Before leaving, Tong Cheng'er went to her parents' home and then to the Third Prince's wife's place.
She looked at the Third Princess's belly with some regret, thinking that she didn't know when she would be able to return this time. Perhaps the Third Princess would have already given birth and she still might not be able to come back.
So before leaving, he deliberately left behind a large gold lock.
The journey to Mongolia was still quite boring, and they didn't stop much along the way, since she and the Fifth Prince's wife were the only two female relatives there, but the two of them became familiar with each other.
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