A maid looked around the house with a frown on her face. Another maid also thought it was too bad, so she followed her companion's advice, asked about Xiao Yunrou's courtyard, and walked over.

Along the way, Mrs. Ma felt as if she had come from a sparsely populated area to a place full of flowers. Many people were walking around, and they all had cautious expressions on their faces.

When Mrs. Ma walked outside the yard, her heart tightened as soon as she took a look. The lively courtyard was very different from the South Courtyard. It was obvious that it had been carefully cared for. She could not see inside, but the laughter of the two children was clear, mixed with Pei Lingfeng's laughter from time to time. This was the first time that Mrs. Ma heard Pei Lingfeng so happy.

She couldn't help but wonder, would it really work if Madam sent them here? There was such a huge gap between Madam Liu and the Crown Prince's wife, what could they accomplish in just a few days? The Second Young Master would probably not be able to gain face in front of the Crown Prince...

Mrs. Ma went back worriedly, and pulled Mrs. Wang outside the door and whispered:

"The prince really cares about his wife. There is laughter and joy in the room. I can feel his good mood from a distance. What do you think? Should we go according to the plan at noon?"

Ma looked around and pointed inside the house. "It won't work."

Wang Pozi understood the implication. But now that she was here, how could she do nothing?

"And what about the Second Young Master? He is the Crown Prince's biological son after all. Even if he loves the legitimate son born to the Crown Prince's wife, how could he really ignore the Second Young Master?"

After thinking about it, Ma Pozi agreed that this was the case, so she discussed it with Wang Pozi, and when it was almost time for dinner, she followed Aunt Liu to the main hall.

The main hall of the manor was naturally not very grand. After Aunt Liu arrived, she sat upright on a chair, with Pei Yuanan held in her arms, and he was very well-behaved.

Not long after, Pei Lingfeng walked in with Xiao Yunrou and the two children. Aunt Liu hurriedly greeted them, and Pei Lingfeng just nodded slightly.

Xiao Yunrou had just changed into a soft pink pomegranate flower long dress, and a lilac long gown, looking like a lady from an ordinary family. However, Xiao Yunrou had a beautiful face and a very different temperament. In addition, the red gold phoenix hairpin on her head further highlighted her dignity and extraordinary status, shocking the servants in the manor who had not seen much of the world. The two maids who came from Shen's house were also cautious and on guard, which made Xiao Yunrou slightly curl her lips.

After sitting down, the maid brought tea in order. After placing Pei Yuanan on the chair, Aunt Liu stood behind Xiao Yunrou, meaning that she had to be a concubine who knew etiquette and was not allowed to sit at the table and serve the master and mistress of the house.

Xiao Yunrou glanced at Aunt Liu with a faint smile and said:

"It's rare that we're not in the Marquis' Mansion. There aren't so many rules here. Let's sit down and eat together."

Aunt Liu carefully glanced at Pei Lingfeng's expression, and when she saw that he had no objection, she thanked him softly and sat in the last seat.

The maid came in and placed the dishes one by one, and everyone started eating. Pei Yuanjin was still a baby who needed a wet nurse to feed him, and Pei Yuanxuan had been taught to eat by himself by Xiao Yunrou half a year ago. At this time, Nanny Xu brought a bowl of sticky chicken and vegetable porridge in front of him. Pei Yuanxuan picked up the spoon and put it into his mouth bit by bit. Seeing this, Pei Lingfeng's eyebrows relaxed, and he personally picked up a piece of soft cooked meat and put it in his bowl.

Pei Yuanan only had the egg custard made by the kitchen. Xiao Yunrou glanced at it and told Madam Xu:

"Bring a bowl of porridge to the second young master."

Pei Yuanan is still an innocent child. Xiao Yunrou used to hate him, but with the death of Shen Tang, she gradually let go of the well-being of the two children. As long as the child behaves well in his life, it doesn't matter if he has some small thoughts.

Pei Yuanan looked up at Xiao Yunrou when he heard her voice. He knew that this beautiful and gentle woman was his mother, but he didn't know why his brothers could be by her side but he couldn't. He was always by Aunt Liu's side. The nanny said that it was because he was a concubine's son and his brothers were legitimate sons, and he didn't understand what the difference was. Now that he saw Pei Yuanxuan being treated like a star, he seemed to understand a little.

"Second Master, thank your mother quickly."

Aunt Liu saw Pei Yuanan standing there and quickly reminded him. Pei Yuanan then timidly thanked him. Xiao Yunrou didn't care, she looked away and said calmly:

"After all, he is the second son of the Marquis's mansion. The two maids were ordered by mother to take care of him, so they should pay more attention to him. The second son's meals these days are similar to Xuan'er's. You should come and learn from Madam Xu."

Xiao Yunrou's words made the two maids who came with her feel a little embarrassed. They wanted to use Pei Yuanan to put pressure on Xiao Yunrou, but they didn't expect to be suppressed by these words at the beginning. If she treated the illegitimate son's food the same as the eldest son, who could say that she treated the illegitimate son harshly?

The two maids responded with frustration, but Xiao Yunrou didn't care what they were thinking and ate the meal as usual.

In the afternoon, everyone had finished their nap. Xiao Yunrou followed Pei Lingfeng's suggestion and took the two of them to the creek near the farm.

The stream was flowing with clear water, the water shining on the pebbles at the bottom of the river, a group of fish were darting around, and the river surface was shining with golden light, reflecting the green trees. Xiao Yunrou looked up and saw colorful flowers blooming on the surrounding hills. Even the air she breathed was much fresher and cleaner than in the capital.

"Would you like some grilled fish?"

Pei Lingfeng looked at Pei Yuanxuan staring at the fish swimming in the river with curiosity, picked him up and pointed at the fish in the river and asked.

Pei Yuanxuan nodded vigorously, and even Pei Yuanjin clapped his hands and pointed at the fish, making Xiao Yunrou laugh.

Pei Lingfeng put Pei Yuanxuan down, rolled up his sleeves and trousers, picked up a branch and jumped onto the rocks in the river. After a while, he caught several fat fish with his fork.

Pei Yuanxuan looked at the fish with surprise, eager to try. Xiao Yunrou tapped his head and said with a smile:

"Xuan'er, you can't go. You are still too young. Wait until you are older and let your father bring you here."

Pei Yuanxuan reluctantly turned his gaze away from the stream. Pei Lingfeng had already come ashore and had skillfully started a fire.

Xiao Yunrou curiously watched him skillfully turn over the branches, find a knife and stone, squat by the stream to gut and scale the fish, then find a pointed branch, hang the fish up and start grilling it.

"Will it taste a bit bland if eaten this way?"

"No, I brought salt."

Pei Lingfeng smiled and took out a small paper package from his pocket and waved it in front of Xiao Yunrou's eyes. From her angle, she could just see half of his face. His high nose bridge was like a towering mountain, straight as a peak, his long eyebrows were like thick ink, and his already handsome face was matched with a serious expression, as if he was a man who had descended from the sky.

"You are well prepared."

Xiao Yunrou smiled. When she went to the kitchen, the cook would always prepare the ingredients and she would just stir-fry them. It had never happened before that Pei Lingfeng cooked by himself from beginning to end.

Gradually, the fish skewered on the branches turned a golden color, and a strong fish aroma spread in the air. The aroma not only attracted Xiao Yunrou's attention, but also made Pei Yuanxuan forget about catching fish, and kept his eyes fixed on Pei Lingfeng's hands.

The wild fish was fat, and when it was roasted, oil dripped out and splashed into the fire, making a "beeping" sound. Pei Yuanxuan was so scared that he took a step back, but his eyes were still fixed on the roasted golden fish.

"Come, eat."

A moment later, Pei Lingfeng brought over a grilled fish. Under Pei Yuanxuan's expectant gaze, Xiao Yunrou put the fish close to his mouth and let him take a big bite.

"It smells so good!" Pei Yuanxuan exclaimed in surprise.

Xiao Yunrou was also tempted by the gluttony in her stomach, and after Pei Lingfeng finished grilling the second piece, she couldn't wait to eat it.

Pei Lingfeng was in a good mood seeing his wife and children showing joy. After eating the fish, Pei Lingfeng saw his eldest son looking at the fish in the river reluctantly, picked him up, and guided him hand in hand to catch two.

Pei Yuanxuan was very satisfied. On the way back, he kept looking at the wooden basin in the servant's hand and kept saying that he wanted to go to the creek again next time.

After returning to the manor, everyone went to wash up. Ma Pozi quietly ran over to ask the people in the manor, and after learning the whole story, she left in a hurry.

After Xiao Yunrou came out after washing up, Nanny Xu told her what Ma Po had come to inquire about.

"I have seen the Crown Prince's wife and the Crown Prince treat each other with respect over the years. She has finally gotten better in the past year or so. But the lady is... I am really worried..."

Xiao Yunrou was also very unhappy. In her previous life, Aunt Liu was like an invisible person, childless and unloved. Perhaps because of Shen Tang's death in this life, Pei Lingfeng no longer favored his concubine, making the already tense relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law even more tense.

"If the prince wanted to go, he would have gone long ago. Even if he was forced to go, he would not feel happy. Madam, don't worry."

Madam Xu thought about it and it was true. There were two different meanings for a man to take the initiative and to be forced. Shen's behavior would only make the gap between the mother and son, who were already somewhat estranged, become deeper and deeper.

At night, Xiao Yunrou sat on a stone bench in the courtyard of the manor and looked at the layers of green in the distance. The alluring scenery in the daytime had turned into undulating shadows in the dark night.

When Aunt Liu came over, Xiao Yunrou was surprised. Aunt Liu bowed to Xiao Yunrou awkwardly, but when she saw Ma Po behind her, Xiao Yunrou didn't know why.

"Sister, why are you here now? It's cold at night, and you're wearing so little. Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?"

Aunt Liu smiled helplessly, glanced at Ma Po secretly, and then looked at Xiao Yunrou and moved her mouth silently. Xiao Yunrou knew that Aunt Liu had something to say. Although she thought Pei Lingfeng would stay in her room after seeing Aunt Liu, she didn't want to be uncomfortable here, so she said:

"Mammy Ma, go get Madam Liu a cloak. How can you serve her well? You let her go out like this in the middle of the night."

Xiao Yunrou's tone carried a tone of indifference, and Mrs. Ma hesitated.