After returning to his residence, Yinzhen locked himself in his study, something he did almost every time he saw Consort De. However, in the past, it was because he was angry, but today was different.
Yinzhen sat quietly in his chair, thinking about everything his mother had done that day. He was filled with doubt. Why had his mother suddenly treated him this way? He really couldn't believe that his mother had suddenly seen her son and felt indebted to him, which was why she was being nice to him. After all, for the past twenty years, he had almost been manipulated by his mother, who was trying to make her more favored by the Emperor, to let the Emperor know that they had been forced to separate, and to make the Emperor pity her more.
After he grew up and got a job, she would try every means to get him to help the Fourteenth Prince. All of this made Yinzhen unable to believe that his mother was truly concerned about him this time. It was possible that she had seen that his mother had given birth to twins and that his father had taken a liking to him, so she was trying to curry favor with him so that she could ask him to help her Fourteenth Prince later. The more Yinzhen thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and his heart, which had been somewhat easing, slowly closed off again.
Yinzhen got up, no longer thinking about these things. Whatever his mother wanted to do, she would eventually tell him. If it was something he could do, he would do it, as a way of repaying her for giving him life.
"Is anything happening in the manor today?" Yinzhen asked as usual.
"There is one thing, though. I'm afraid Lady Geng is not going to make it. I heard she vomited blood this morning." Su Peisheng, naturally, wouldn't sit idly by. He didn't miss a single question, just to prevent himself from being clueless when his master asked. That would be so tactless. He didn't get to the position of head of the front courtyard because of his childhood friendship with his master, but because of his clever mind.
"Hmm, let the imperial physician take a look. It should be at least past this month." Yinzhen had no recollection of Geng Shi for a long time. If Su Peisheng hadn't mentioned her, he wouldn't have remembered her at all. But now that he remembered her, he only felt disgust. Hearing Su Peisheng say that she had vomited blood, he showed no expression and simply gave the order.
"Yes." Su Peisheng nodded, knowing in his heart that "after this month" meant that the concubine and the three young masters should not die this month, so as not to bring bad luck to them.
"Go to the main courtyard." Yinzhen originally wanted to go to Luoxuexuan, but thinking of Consort De's words and the fact that he hadn't been to the main courtyard for over a month, he felt he had already shown some respect. It was time to give his wife some face, otherwise the servants in the back courtyard would forget their place.
He was angry with his wife, but after all, they had been married since childhood and had been together for over a decade, so there was some affection between them. He didn't want to make things too difficult for her.
Su Peisheng followed behind Yinzhen, not at all surprised that Yinzhen went to the main courtyard. After all, this was a Fujin (principal wife). Even if the master was angry, he would not really stay away from the main courtyard. That was the Fujin's confidence! The other women in the back courtyard simply could not compare.
In the main courtyard, the Fujin (Prince Consort) was not unconcerned that Yinzhen hadn't visited for over a month. She was also afraid that Yinzhen would really stop coming to the main courtyard, in which case she would truly lose face. However, she couldn't bring herself to lower herself and go to the front courtyard to find him.
Granny Li was extremely anxious, but she knew her mistress's strong-willed nature, and after several unsuccessful attempts to persuade her, she could only watch helplessly.
"Madam, His Majesty is coming to our courtyard." The head eunuch at the gate saw Yinzhen from afar and hurriedly ran in to inform him.
"Really?" The princess sat up, her eyes shining.
“Indeed, when I was watching, Master was almost there. He must be at the courtyard gate by now.” The eunuch nodded repeatedly.
"Granny, hurry! Is this outfit alright? Isn't it too plain? Should I go inside and change?" The Fujin stood up excitedly and grabbed Granny Li's hand to ask.
"Don't worry, Madam, this outfit is fine. Besides, there's no time to change now." Granny Li smiled. In the past month or so, Madam had only smiled when Prince Honghui came. Otherwise, Madam hadn't smiled at all. Granny Li knew that Madam cared deeply for her master. It would be strange if Madam was happy when her master spoke to her like that.
Now it's all good. It seems that the master does care about his master, and here he is.
"Greetings, Master!" Just as Granny Li finished speaking, a greeting rang out from outside the door.
"This concubine greets Your Highness." The Fujin composed herself, putting on a polite smile as she greeted Yinzhen who had just entered.
"Get up." Yinzhen looked at the room, which was dressed in plain colors, and his eyes flickered slightly. He thought of that little woman. That little woman always dressed in flamboyant clothes, and she was so pleasing to the eye.
However, at first, the little woman often wore plain clothes, but at that time she was also short of money and only had a few sets of clothes. The clothes she wore later were all given to her by him. Thinking of this, Yinzhen couldn't help but smile.
The princess secretly glanced up and saw the smile in Yinzhen's eyes. Thinking that Yinzhen was satisfied with her current appearance, she blushed and her heart beat faster.
Li Mama, who was standing nearby, naturally saw it all, and her smile widened even more. She said that although the master wasn't particularly beautiful, he was still pleasing to the eye. How could the master not have any feelings for the master? Now it seems that the master is clearly very satisfied with the master. The reason he treated the master that way before was entirely because those vixens in the backyard were seducing the master, which is why the master couldn't see the master.
"Why did you come today, Your Highness? Is something the matter?" The Fujin stepped forward to help Yinzhen take off his outer robe. Yinzhen always liked to follow the rules and always wore three layers of clothing when going to court. It was fine in spring, autumn and winter, but in summer he would sweat profusely with the slightest movement. Yinzhen was still like this, and he was probably already soaked through when he came back from outside at midday.
Yinzhen did not stop his wife's actions. When she took off her outer garment and was about to take off his inner garment, Yinzhen raised his hand to stop her.
Su Peisheng understood and stepped forward to take the place of the Fujin. The Fujin did not say much and stepped aside to stand properly.
Yinzhen turned and went into the inner room, with Su Peisheng following behind. Not long after, Yinzhen came out again, now dressed in casual clothes.
"I went to Mother's palace today. Mother wants to see Lady Yin and those three children. When you go to the palace in a few days, take them with you," Yinzhen said after taking a sip of tea from the table.
"Yes, I understand." The princess's hand holding the handkerchief tightened, the joy on her face faded slightly, and she answered calmly.
"Madam Yin doesn't understand palace rules. You must keep a close eye on her, especially with the three children. I don't want any accidents to happen, do you understand?" Yinzhen looked up at his wife, the implication in his eyes clear: you'd better obediently bring her in and out safely, and don't do anything underhanded, otherwise...
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