Chapter 331 Hongjing is annoyed (Page 1/1)
In the Peach Garden, on the mat, little Hongjing effortlessly took the pearl bracelet from his mother's hand, who was always teasing him.
The little guy was initially overjoyed, but then became puzzled, as if wondering why it was so easy today.
"My lord, you've been distracted ever since you returned from the Fujin Duan Courtyard. Is something the matter?"
Today, Green Willow accompanied the master to pay respects to the Fujin (principal wife). Peach Blossom stayed behind at Peach Courtyard. Since returning, she hadn't had a chance to whisper in Green Willow's ear, so she didn't know what had happened during that time. She was also worried about why her master was acting strangely, since her master was always calm, except when she was putting on an act.
Jiaming, who was pleasantly surprised by Hongtao's question, realized that her youngest son had taken the things in her hands. She took the pearl bracelet back from her youngest son and continued to tease Xiao Hongjing.
She's not exactly wealthy, so she can keep the little guy entertained for days on end with just one thing. For example, she kept the jade pendant for five days, and she's kept this pearl bracelet for two days, including today.
The little guy was initially unwilling, but after a while, he probably realized that his mother didn't have much of value and was stingy. Plus, he could probably understand what his mother was saying and had been lectured several times, so he eventually gave in.
Therefore, Jiaming was able to calmly tease the little one with the pearl bracelet again. While teasing him, she frowned slightly and answered Hongtao's question: "The princess said that this year the prince was selected to accompany the emperor on his tour of the border, and the prince also selected Xuan'er to go with him."
Before Jiaming could finish speaking, Hongtao interrupted her.
"Will you go, Your Highness? If you go, the young Fifth Prince is so young, he can't be without you by his side. But if you don't go, who will take care of the Fourth Prince? What if someone does something bad to him? That would be dangerous!"
It's true what they say, the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is. Jiaming wasn't worried or anxious at all. She continued to playfully tease little Hongjing while answering Hongtao absentmindedly: "The Fujin is going too. She's the legitimate mother. If anything happens to Xuan'er, the master will definitely hold her responsible. She can't risk losing the master's trust and possibly implicating the eldest prince. She will definitely take good care of Xuan'er."
"But what if the Fujin (wife of the emperor) doesn't care?" Hongtao was still worried.
Jiaming replied absentmindedly, "No, it won't."
Of course, the above reasons are not the only reasons why the Princess Consort would not take action against Hongxuan.
Hongtao looked at Jiaming with a puzzled expression and asked, "Since you're so sure the Fourth Prince will be alright, what are you thinking?" Is there anything more important to you than the safety of the young master?
Of course, nothing concerned Jiaming more than Hongxuan's safety, but she didn't think Hongxuan's trip would be dangerous. What was strange was that "the eldest prince Honghui is going too!"
Upon hearing this, Hongtao was also startled. She swallowed hard. "Master!"
"Hmm?" Jiaming gave her a red heart-shaped wink, meaning, "Speak."
"Um, did I hear that right? The First Prince is going too?"
"You heard me right, it's the First Prince Honghui."
"No way," Hongtao exclaimed in surprise and confusion, "The eldest prince doesn't seem to be in very good health. How could the prince and his wife agree to this?"
Jiaming glanced at Hongtao speechlessly, "If I knew your master was distracted, I would have noticed that you were thinking about me too."
As the two were talking, Xiao Hongjing easily took the pearl bracelet from Jiaming's hand again.
The little guy wasn't so happy this time; he was more confused. He tilted his head and looked at his mother.
Jiaming, who was being watched, ignored the little guy and continued to ponder her doubts.
She was the one who knew Honghui's health condition best, besides the Fourth Prince. It was very bad. If that was the case, why did the Prince send the First Prince?
The master is not as cold-hearted as he appears on the outside...
Despite being a money-grubber, Xiao Hongjing, who was being ignored, also enjoyed having someone to play with. So, unwilling to give up, he took the initiative to put the pearl bracelet back into Jiaming's hand, hoping that Jiaming would continue to play with him.
Unexpectedly, he easily retrieved the item the next moment.
The little guy got annoyed, pouting, puffing out his cheeks, glaring with his round eyes, and tugging hard at Jiaming's sleeve in frustration.
While pondering, Jiaming didn't pay much attention to the little guy, only casually patting his head.
And then, that was it!
The little guy is so angry he's like a pufferfish!
He was unwilling to give up, so he pulled and pulled and pulled, and then suddenly he stood up.
The novel experience made the little guy forget his anger.
The little one's first time standing immediately caught Jiaming's attention. Coupled with her habit of leaving things unresolved in the dark, thinking she might understand them later, the mother and son soon started playing together again.
From then on, it gave Xiao Hongjing the illusion that as long as he wanted his mother's attention, he would try his best to stand up.
Every time she saw the little one stand up, it was fine once or twice, but after a while, she couldn't help but worry, since it's not good for a child to stand and walk too early.
Jiaming, preoccupied with worry, was completely unaware that she was the culprit behind this situation.
In the front yard, Hongxuan was very happy to learn that he was going with his older brother, and the two brothers got together to talk about their trip to the frontier.
As he spoke, Honghui was glad that he hadn't given up and insisted on trying to persuade his mother and father.
"Mother, Hui'er really wants to go to the border region this time. Could you please grant my request?" Hong Hui, unwilling to give up, asked his fourth wife again after the fourth prince left.
The Fourth Princess Consort really wanted to grant her son's rare request, but Hui'er's health wouldn't allow it. So, after hesitating for a short while, she hardened her heart and refused: "No."
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