"!!!"
Upon hearing Granny Rui's words, Rong Xi instantly recalled a famous saying by Han Fei, a Legalist philosopher: "Knights use martial arts to break the law, and Confucian scholars use literature to disrupt the law." This Qing Dynasty was very different from the Qing Dynasty she knew.
A woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent.
It's the mainstream of this era!
Since Ulanara could not cultivate herself, she could only live the life of a well-bred lady. What did she do on a daily basis?
You must learn all the arts: music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
Women must be highly skilled in needlework and cooking.
Their manners and demeanor are outstanding.
However, one must absolutely not come into contact with classic texts such as the Book of History, Philosophy, and Literature.
During the Tang Dynasty, Empress Wu Zetian rose to power, her name dominating the era. After her ascension to heaven, the Li Tang dynasty regained control of the country, and from then on, the virtue of a woman being untalented was considered to be paramount.
Under such a system of education that favored daughters of noble families, Ulanara was unsurprisingly raised to be a delicate and innocent girl, who really had little understanding of human nature and the ways of the world.
Otherwise, how could she have been persuaded by an old woman of unknown origin to practice that mysterious Hunyuan Technique, which ultimately cost her her life?
Of course, it was perhaps precisely this innocent and naive nature that led to her being treated differently by the Fourth Prince after marrying him.
Everything in this world, from the smallest sip to the largest bite, is predetermined.
Rong Xi thought of many things in that instant, and seeing that she did not speak again, Granny Rui also remained silent and simply stood aside.
Soon, the magpie brought over dinner with its entourage.
The dinner was very sumptuous, exquisitely prepared, and a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.
Although Rong Xi had eaten three Spirit Valley Honey Pills earlier, she was hungry again in less than half a day.
"Mmm, delicious!"
"One more of this, please!"
"And this, and this, and that, one of each, please!"
Rong Xi ate very quickly, and while eating, she asked the magpie to write down which dishes she wanted to eat.
Rong Xi ate for a full half hour before finally putting down her chopsticks, satisfied.
If it weren't for Granny Rui and Granny Xiang being there, Magpie would probably have been frightened and gone to call for help again.
"Master, you, you—"
Looking at Rong Xi's still flat stomach, the magpie couldn't imagine how her master could eat so much food.
"I'm practicing spiritual cultivation, so it's normal to eat a lot!"
Rong Xi had already learned some basic knowledge about cultivation from Granny Xiang and Granny Rui.
However, she didn't know that Granny Rui and Granny Xiang were actually hiding some things from her, mainly because they didn't know what the Five Elemental Roots cultivation was all about.
"Your Highness!"
Not long after Rong Xi had finished eating and drinking, the Fourth Prince arrived.
Before he arrived, the Fourth Prince already knew that Rong Xi had been eating dinner for a full half hour, ordering one dish after another, and almost all the ingredients in the kitchen were gone.
Upon hearing this news, the Fourth Prince felt a sudden weight on his shoulders.
Currently, they live in the Prince's Residence, and all their expenses, including food, clothing, and daily necessities, are covered by the Imperial Household Department. However, it won't be long before they leave the palace to establish their own residences, at which point they will have to be responsible for everything themselves.
The Fourth Prince thought about his wife's appetite and vaguely felt that his salary might not even be enough to guarantee the most basic food.
How was your day?
The Fourth Prince looked at Rong Xi and spoke softly.
Rong Xi glanced at the Fourth Prince, smiled slightly, and said, "He's doing well, eating and sleeping well. Thank you for your concern!"
"The path to cultivation with the five spiritual roots has been severed. The currently circulating Hunyuan Technique must have flaws. Don't practice too fast, take it slow. In a few days, Father will take us to the northern desert. It is said that Genghis Khan's secret palace before his ascension will be revealed, and historical records state that Genghis Khan possessed the five spiritual roots. Perhaps I can find the true method of cultivation with the five spiritual roots. Don't get too carried away!"
The Fourth Prince sat in front of Rong Xi and mumbled something incoherently.
Rong Xi stared blankly at the Fourth Prince, feeling like she must be dreaming.
Is the person in front of me really the Fourth Prince?
When did the aloof Fourth Master start talking so much?
"I've got everything covered!"
The Fourth Prince gave Rong Xi a reassuring look before turning and leaving.
When the Fourth Prince reached the door, he stopped and said, "Oh, right, pack your things. In a couple of days, it will be an auspicious day to move in and establish our own residence outside the palace!"
"ah!"
Rong Xi was genuinely taken aback by what the Fourth Prince said.
Leaving the palace to establish a government office, so quickly?
The Fourth Prince did not linger in Rong Xi's room any longer, but left quickly. It was getting dark, and he was still running outside, I don't know what he was busy with.
"Granny Rui, did you hear me clearly?"
Only after the Fourth Prince had disappeared from sight did Rong Xi look at Granny Rui and ask, "Just now, did the Fourth Prince say he wanted to leave the palace and establish his own residence?"
"Yes, Madam!"
Granny Rui's expression was also very happy.
As for the magpie, it was already overjoyed and silly.
He's leaving the palace to establish his own government!
This means that from now on, they will no longer be bound by the rules and regulations of the palace, and will no longer have to live in constant fear.
"Haha, finally I can leave the palace!"
Rong Xi excitedly picked it up, "Staying in this tiny courtyard all day, I'm almost going crazy!"
"If the Princess Consort feels bored, she can go for a walk in the Imperial Garden."
Granny Rui glanced at Rong Xi and spoke in a low voice.
"The Imperial Garden isn't that big!"
Rong Xi pouted.
Neither the former Ulanara herself nor she herself really wanted to go to the Imperial Garden. This was simply because there were too many people going to the Imperial Garden, most of whom were Kangxi's concubines.
Although Rong Xi was the primary consort of a prince, she still had to greet and pay her respects when she encountered Kangxi's concubines, which was quite frustrating.
...
The Fourth Prince did not return that night.
According to palace rules, all princes who had not established their own residences outside the palace must return to their respective courtyards in the princes' quarters at night. However, the Fourth Prince disregarded this prohibition.
"Granny Rui, do you know what the Fourth Prince is busy with?"
Rong Xi didn't really want to ask, but after merging with Ulanara's memories, she tragically discovered that she was actually influenced by Ulanara and developed inexplicable feelings for the Fourth Prince.
"Reporting to Your Highness, the Prince has left the palace!"
Granny Rui spoke in a low voice, "However, I don't know exactly what the Prince went to do!"
"is that so?"
Rong Xi smiled and quickly made an excuse for herself, saying, "I was just asking casually, please don't tell the Fourth Prince!"
"This servant understands!"
Granny Rui responded decisively.
Hearing Granny Rui's straightforward answer, Rong Xi suddenly felt a little embarrassed, as if she had done something wrong and had been caught red-handed by her teacher.
Rong Xi was worried about the Fourth Prince who had not returned, and she didn't sleep well that night.
When dawn arrived, Rong Xi was still feeling sleepy.
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