Chapter 389 Lulling the Crown Prince to Sleep
Ao Xue said, "Young Master Guo, it's probably too early for you to become a great general. Your parents would probably prefer you to go home, get married, have children, and carry on the family line, rather than waste your time in the military camp."
She had heard that Guo Xiao's parents looked down on Lin Yu, so she didn't like Guo Xiao bothering Lin Yu either. Now that she knew Lin Yu was her sister, she naturally had to protect her.
Guo Xiao suddenly looked at Lin Yu, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes, and an awkward smile appeared on his lips. "Then I'll go back first. I'll come to see Miss Lin Yu again tomorrow."
He left as soon as he finished speaking, and Lin Yu suddenly said, "After you return to the military camp, I can help you train and help you become a great general. Good luck!" The premise is that she still has the opportunity to return to the military camp.
Guo Xiao happily replied, "Okay."
After Guo Xiao left, Ao Xue said, "Didn't you dislike him? If you can't give people hope, it's better to make things clear sooner rather than later."
"Aoxue has liked Captain Nightshade for many years, hasn't she? He hasn't given you any hope, so have you given up on liking him?" Lin Yu's eyes flashed with a glint of schadenfreude.
The next moment, Ao Xue's face turned crimson, and she stammered, "Captain... Captain, don't listen to her nonsense, I... I don't have any..."
Nightshade said seriously, "You don't like me, but I like you. If your sister doesn't acknowledge you, or tries to be sarcastic or criticize you, I won't let her get away with it."
Upon hearing this, Ao Xue's heart pounded violently, and her eyes stared blankly in Ye Ying's direction. He must be joking; it wasn't real.
Lin Yu smiled and leaned closer to Ye Ying, clenching her fist defiantly, as if to say, "Dare to bully my sister? Let's see whose fist is harder! I, Lin Yu, don't recognize you as anyone's guard."
She patted Aoxue on the shoulder and left.
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The following morning, Jiang Fenghua only returned to the palace after Zhang Yumo's condition had stabilized.
Back at the Dawn Palace, she went straight to sleep without even washing up, and slept until midnight before waking up.
She couldn't believe that Su Xuan was really dead, or that Xie Shang had helped kill him.
Yesterday, Xie Shang didn't ask her to return to the palace together. He probably knew that Zhang Yumo was giving birth and her life was in danger, so he didn't reveal his identity in order to fulfill his own wishes!
Jiang Fenghua had a good sleep, and then had someone come in to bathe and change her clothes.
After washing and tidying herself up, she went to see the children.
Granny Wang knew that the Crown Princess had left the palace to return to her parents' home yesterday. Young Madam Jiang had a near-death experience during childbirth and was indeed worthy of sympathy, so no one disturbed her rest.
Jiang Fenghua asked, "Is the Crown Prince's young mistress alright?"
Granny Jiang said, "Consort Song's pregnancy is progressing well, and her belly is getting bigger and bigger. She is now resting and taking care of herself. Consort Gao and Consort Tang are also doing well, but..."
Jiang Fenghua said calmly, "What?"
“Consort Zhu has been visiting the Crown Prince’s palace more and more frequently. I’ve even heard that the Crown Prince intends to promote Consort Zhu to the rank of concubine,” said Granny Wang. “I thought that the other vacant concubine position would fall to Consort Gao.”
After all, Consort Tang had made a mistake, while Consort Gao was gentle, obedient, well-educated, and pregnant with the emperor's child. Therefore, according to the rules, the position of concubine should have fallen to Consort Gao. However, His Highness the Crown Prince made an exception and wanted to establish Consort Zhu as a concubine.
After hearing this, Jiang Fenghua said in a deep voice, "So no matter how well a woman conceives, she still needs His Highness's favor." A man's words can render all of a woman's efforts futile.
Granny Wang said, "Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince's favorite is the Crown Princess. Even the Emperor praises the Crown Princess for being capable, and the Empress has been talking about how good the Crown Princess is lately, so we won't hold it against her."
Jiang Fenghua picked up Xie Ziyan and said, "The child's first birthday banquet and the Crown Prince's birthday banquet are on the same day. It will definitely be a grand affair. The clothes that I asked the Weaving Bureau to embroider for the child have all been finished, right?"
"It will be delivered in the next couple of days. I'm keeping an eye on it, so Your Highness can rest assured!" said Granny Wang with a smile.
Jiang Fenghua took Xie Hongyou's hand again, put him on the ground, and slowly led him away. A gentle and loving smile appeared on her face. "Little Hongyou, can you walk by yourself? Come, let your mother hold your hand and try to walk forward."
Xie Hongyou could take a few steps without being held, and he was babbling, "Mother... Consort."
Jiang Fenghua said happily, "Granny Wang, did you hear that? He can call me 'Mother' now."
Xie Ziyan crawled on the ground, reaching Jiang Fenghua's feet and wanting her to hug her. Jiang Fenghua then took her hand and taught her to walk.
Xie Ziyan was timid. She held Jiang Fenghua's fingers tightly with her little hands, but dared not take the first step. Her little mouth was pouting, as if she was about to cry because she was afraid to walk. Jiang Fenghua picked her up, and she smiled.
Jiang Fenghua taught her to "call her Mother Consort".
"Mother," Xie Ziyan called out.
Jiang Fenghua then taught them, "Father."
The child was indeed obedient, and he imitated the words "Father" in a unclear and indistinct manner.
Jiang Fenghua played with the children for a while, then picked up a book and read to them to lull them to sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, it became completely dark, and Jiang Fenghua was lulled to sleep by her own voice.
Xie Shang tiptoed in and saw that she and the child were sleeping soundly. He couldn't bear to wake her. He touched the cheeks of the child and his wife, his eyes full of affection.
At this moment, Jiang Fenghua slowly opened her eyes, "Your Highness."
Xie Shang gestured for her to be quiet, then stepped forward, picked her up, and carried her out of the side hall toward the main hall.
The wet nurse and Granny Wang stood guard by the door. Seeing how much the Crown Prince cherished the Crown Princess, they both lowered their heads slightly, not daring to look at her for too long.
Xie Shang carried her back to the main room and placed her on the bed. Jiang Fenghua felt instantly wide awake. She propped up her beautiful face and stared at Xie Shang with her beautiful eyes. Would he bring up what happened yesterday?
Xie Shang cleaned himself up before coming out of the side hall. He took off his shoes, got into bed, and hugged her. "You can't always be the one to coax Yan'er and Hongyou to sleep. I also need the Crown Princess to coax me."
Jiang Fenghua climbed onto his chest. Her long hair reached her waist and fell over her fragrant shoulders. Her face was fair and smooth, without any makeup, and her features were beautiful. Her pink lips curved into a slight smile as she offered him a sweet kiss.
Xie Shang remained unmoved, her slender arms wrapped around his neck, as if seducing him.
Xie Shang couldn't resist her seduction and quickly succumbed, lifting her chin and passionately kissing her lips. Both of them were unable to resist, as if they were about to be entangled in a life-or-death bond.
Just then, a palace maid's voice suddenly rang out from the courtyard of Chenxi Palace, "Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince, please come and see my young mistress!"
Jiang Fenghua instantly sobered up upon hearing the commotion outside. She and Xie Shang hadn't even reached the final step before being interrupted. She said calmly, "Which young mistress needs His Highness?"
Hearing the commotion outside, Xie Shang immediately fell silent. He buried his head in Jiang Fenghua's neck and kissed her passionately. The sounds outside also made the desire in his eyes fade. "I don't know."
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