In the past, whenever Yinzhen got angry, he would sit on the bed with his legs apart and vent his anger. But this time, when Qian Shengyan went in, she found him leaning against a small table by the window, reading a guerrilla book that she hadn't finished reading in the past two days.
Judging from his appearance, he doesn't seem angry.
Qian Shengyan placed the tea on the small table, sat on the other side, and tilted her head to look at him.
Seeing this, Yinzhen finally couldn't help but laugh and reached out to take her hand: "What's wrong? Are you bothering me again?"
Qian Shengyan: ...
After thinking for a moment, she decided to stick to her straightforward personality and ask directly, "Sir, you're not angry?"
"I'm angry, really angry," Yinzhen replied casually, taking a leisurely sip of tea.
Qian Shengyan: Hehe.
She didn't ask any more questions and instead had Yuan Shou brought in. She didn't need a wet nurse or anyone else to serve him; she just had Su Peisheng and Qingxue stand guard at the door while the three of them played with the child inside.
Nine-month-old Yuan Shou has strong legs and can stand up for a while while holding onto something. His little mouth is also very clever. He will call out "Father" when he sees Yinzhen, but he can only call out "Ee-e" when he sees Qian Shengyan.
Qian Shengyan poked his forehead in annoyance: "Ugh, ugh, tomorrow Mother will grow white feathers and fly away!"
"Pfft, cough cough cough..." Yinzhen choked on his tea, put down the teacup, and reached out to pull Yuanshou, who was still grinning foolishly, back onto his lap. He glared at Qian Shengyan and then rubbed Yuanshou's smooth forehead. "What kind of mother are you?"
"Oh dear, I heard him calling Cai Mama yesterday. He can say anything, but he can't say 'mother'." Qian Shengyan reached out her finger, wanting to poke Yuanshou, but Yinzhen stopped her and pinched her finger. He was both annoyed and amused: "You're jealous just because he called her 'Cai'?"
Qian Shengyan hummed and then leaned against Yinzhen's chest, nudging Yuanshou's head with her own, making Yuanshou laugh and kick his legs, which even made Yinzhen laugh out loud.
Su Peisheng, who was guarding the door, finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Yinzhen's laughter. He looked at Qingxue standing on the other side and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.
It's true, that's exactly how the Prince sees Princess Qian now!
Qingxue smiled and gave a slight curtsy, her expression showing no arrogance, but rather a hint of satisfaction in her eyes.
Yinzhen stayed in Dongyou Courtyard for most of the day, only leaving near dusk. He habitually headed towards the main courtyard, intending to visit the Fifth Prince and the Third Prince before returning to the front courtyard.
After entering the main courtyard and seeing the Fifth Prince, Yinzhen was stopped before he could leave, as his wife had something to discuss with him. He was not annoyed and calmly went to the main room.
"Your Highness." Ulanara stood under the eaves and curtsied to Yinzhen.
Because the Fifth Prince had grown up well recently, Yinzhen was in a much better mood. He stepped forward to help her, and the two of them walked into the main room together and sat at the head of the table.
When the tea was served, Yinzhen picked it up but didn't drink it. He just looked at Ulanara and said, "Your Highness, the Fifth Prince's 100th day is coming up in a few days. I'm thinking that I've been busy lately and he's still a child, so let's not have a big celebration?"
"Let's hold a celebration. I see that the Fifth Prince is much more energetic now and has gained a lot of weight. It's worth celebrating." Yinzhen smiled at his wife. "You've taken good care of him."
Ulanara was flattered and rose to greet him, but Yinzhen stopped her, saying, "On that day, let's hold a small show in your courtyard, so everyone can relax."
"Yes." Ulanara smiled slightly. "Geng's health has almost recovered. This winter has not been too cold, and everyone is doing well. When I came to pay my respects recently, I saw that everyone else was also in good health."
"It's thanks to your excellent management," Yinzhen praised, and Ulanara's expression immediately brightened, even showing a hint of shyness: "Your Highness..."
"Alright, it's getting late. Take good care of the Fifth Prince. I'll come over in a couple of days for his 100th day celebration." Yinzhen got up and prepared to leave. Ulanara didn't expect him to leave so soon. She hurriedly got up and called out "Your Highness," but could only see Yinzhen waving his hand and striding away.
She suddenly slumped into a chair. A moment later, Granny Wu entered, carefully observing her expression, and said, "Madam..."
“Your Highness…” Lady Ulanara looked up, and Granny Wu paused for a moment before saying, “His Highness went to see the Third Prince.”
"It's already this late... Have someone keep an eye out and see when the Prince returns to the front courtyard," Ulanara said resentfully.
This was a long-standing custom, but every time the prince stayed overnight at the Fuluyuan, Ulanara would get very angry.
Even if you ask Granny Wu, there's no need. She's already this old, and Li Shi can't have any more children. It's best to let the Prince have his way.
But Ulanara refused to listen. Even a laugh from an enemy she had fought for nearly twenty years was detestable in her eyes.
Fortunately, the prince did not stay overnight. He left Fulu Courtyard after only half an hour. Ulanara's complexion improved, and she even ordered some late-night snacks.
"I heard that His Highness was in a bad mood when he returned from the palace this morning... But after walking all the way to Dongyou Courtyard, when he came to our place, His Highness wasn't angry at all," Wu Mama said in a low voice.
Ulanara snorted: "That Qian woman is just a vixen, she uses her looks to please men, why mention her?"
Granny Wu was anxious: "Madam, that vixen still has a prince in her hands!"
With favoritism and a son, isn't she even more terrifying than that woman from Fukurokuin?
But Ulanara disagreed: "One princess is nothing. Aren't there enough princesses in this courtyard? She's just a plaything anyway; the prince's interest will only last a couple of years. As for the Fourth Prince, he's neither the eldest son nor the legitimate heir..."
"Then, Madam, think of a way to register the Fifth Prince under your name again," said Granny Wu, still worried.
Ulanara nodded and smiled again: "The Fifth Prince has gained quite a bit of weight recently. When you have time, go to the Imperial Household Department and ask if there are any wet nurses with clean backgrounds. Invite a few more back, so that the Fifth Prince can have more milk."
"Yes, Your Highness, rest assured, I have remembered."
The main courtyard had a harmonious atmosphere, but the Fulu Courtyard was in complete chaos.
Madam Li was furious and personally took a ruler to discipline Hongshi.
Hongshi refused to acknowledge the accusation or run away. He simply sat on the ground, kicking his legs and crying loudly until his voice became hoarse.
His wet nurse, Madam Feng, was heartbroken and knelt down beside Madam Li, kowtowing repeatedly: "Please calm down, Consort Li! Please calm down, Third Prince is still so young! There are so many words in those books, how could he possibly remember them all!"
"You're still spoiling him! Didn't you see how angry the Prince was!" Li Shi was furious, thinking about how she had just embarrassed herself in front of Yinzhen. "You used to be able to recite the books, but now you've forgotten them all! You spend your days playing around with cats and dogs, all those books you learned have gone to waste!"
"Waaaaah, Mother's going to beat me to death!" Hongshi cried loudly, his mouth agape. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of Granny Feng secretly making a "two" gesture towards him. His mind raced, and he immediately continued crying, "Second brother! If Mother's going to beat me to death, I'll go and keep you company! Second brother, please take me with you, waaaaah!"
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