Because, having come from the apocalypse, she has always believed in the power of her own body.
If Hongxuan becomes powerful, no matter how much others fear him or see him as an obstacle, they still cannot bring him down.
Actually, she didn't want to talk to Hongxuan about anything too deep; she only planned to suggest that he take care of her own estate.
This was a last-minute decision, because Hongxuan was old enough to know some things.
She told Hongxuan these things in the hope that after the Fourth Prince becomes emperor, it will be Hongxuan who decides whether or not to fight for the throne, rather than because she failed to guide him to understand his own abilities at the right time, making him more outstanding and thus losing more advantages in the fight for the throne.
Of course, if Hongxuan didn't want to, she had no objections and would leave everything to him.
After this conversation, everything in Taoyuan returned to normal, except that Jiaming had less to do because she entrusted the affairs of her estate to Hongxuan.
Days passed by, and today the village delivered a lot of watermelons.
Jiaming gave a few to Hongtao, Xiao Hezi, Lvliu and others, and then asked Hongtao and Xiao Hezi to take some to the front yard for Hongxuan.
As expected, without Jiaming's prompting, Hongxuan knew how to win people over by giving gifts. Moreover, he not only rewarded Granny Sun, but also all the servants in his own courtyard.
As for Fourth Master, Jiaming asked Xiao Hezi to tell Hongxuan to help deliver it there.
Without saying a word, Hongxuan took the melon. After Hongtao and Xiao Hezi left, he had his servant take the melon to the Fourth Master in the study.
When Fourth Master saw Hongxuan bring him watermelon, his face, which had become increasingly cold and stern due to official business, immediately softened.
Su Peisheng, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Although he knew his master wasn't angry because of him, the oppressive atmosphere still made him feel uneasy.
Thanks to the arrival of the Fourth Prince, the Master has become more restrained.
Hongxuan noticed it too, but his smile remained unchanged. He said with a smile, "Father, this watermelon was sent from Mother's estate. It's sweet and juicy. If you like it, I'll have the people from the estate send more in the future."
The Fourth Prince knew that Hongxuan had taken over his mother's estate.
Therefore, he was not surprised or puzzled, and simply nodded slightly, indicating to Su Peisheng beside him that someone should put it away.
After Hongxuan left, the Fourth Master was busy for a while. Su Peisheng estimated the time and realized it was almost time for the Master to take a short rest, so he had someone cut up some chilled watermelon and bring it to the study.
The timing was perfect; just as Fourth Master finished writing and was about to take a short break, the watermelon arrived.
The watermelon was indeed sweet and juicy, better than any I've ever had before.
He opened his mouth and instructed Su Peisheng, "Have the Fourth Prince send over more; I'm preparing to..."
Halfway through his sentence, Fourth Master suddenly stopped.
He suddenly realized that even if the watermelons from Hongxuan Manor were given to the backyard and other children in his name, if they were tampered with, it would be very detrimental to both Hongxuan and the Guarjia clan.
Immediately, he waved his hand, "Never mind, no need." Then, he continued to Su Peisheng, "Pick two and send them to Mr. Wu and the others. These watermelons are good, let them try them too. You and Gao Wuyong should also pick two to try."
"Yes, Your Majesty! This servant thanks you for your reward."
The Fourth Prince suddenly remembered that Hongxuan hadn't sent many watermelons, so he immediately ordered, "There aren't enough watermelons. Send someone to the Fourth Prince and ask him to send a few more."
The refreshing and delicious watermelon made Fourth Master feel good, so he added, "Also, have him send more over next time. He's so stingy when sending it to his father."
Su Peisheng: "..."
When Hongxuan heard Su Peisheng relay his father's words with a slightly strange expression, he was also stunned for a moment.
He couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself. It wasn't that he was stingy; his mother had only given him so many watermelons, and he couldn't give more even if he wanted to.
However, it's okay to send more in the future.
So he said to Su Peisheng, "We don't have much now, but we'll have the people from the estate send more later, and then send more to Father."
After having someone deliver the items to the front yard of Taoyuan, Jiaming did nothing else.
As for the inner quarters, she didn't send any gifts to either the Fujin (princess) or the others.
After all, it's food, and if someone were to tamper with it and falsely accuse her of drugging it, that would be a real problem. Therefore, she needed to be frugal and not be so generous.
She dared not send gifts to the princes and princesses.
In the outer room of Taoyuan, Jiaming ate while feeding Hongjing. The watermelon sent by the estate was a variety she had improved before. Her younger brother Jiaheng not only sent vegetable seeds to the estate that time, but also seeds of fruits and vegetables that she had cultivated in the manor before.
With its thin rind and red flesh, and chilled beforehand, this watermelon is incredibly refreshing and delightful to eat in this still somewhat warm weather.
While I was eating watermelon, Hongtao appeared at the door.
After Red Peach bowed to her, no one else appeared behind her.
Jiaming looked at Hongtao, who had just returned, and asked, "Hey, Hongtao, why are you the only one who came back? Where's Xiao Hezi?"
Hongtao replied, "Reporting to Master, someone from Xiao Hezi's men came looking for him. It seems they have something to say to him. He said he would come to report to you later."
Upon hearing this, Jiaming seemed to be deep in thought, wondering what had happened this time, whether it was in the backyard or outside.
Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. I'll find out when Xiao Hezi gets here.
So Jiaming continued eating watermelon, but little Hongjing in her arms could no longer eat.
They are still young, and even if they have a strong digestive system, they shouldn't eat too much cold watermelon.
Xiao Hongjing was a little unhappy, but after Jiaming told him that eating too much would cause a stomachache, the little guy didn't care anymore.
It wasn't that I scared him; the little guy has always been very healthy, so he's always been curious about stomach aches.
He touched his belly, blinked his little eyes at Jiaming, tilted his head, and asked in confusion, "Does it hurt?"
Jiaming: "..."
She quickly skewered the watermelon, then swiftly reached out and gave the little guy's fair face a gentle pinch.
The little guy let out a loud "Aww!" and at the same time, he slapped away Jiaming's hand that was pinching his cheek.
The little guy covered his pinched cheeks with his chubby little hands, his round eyes staring at Jiaming.
Jiaming picked up a piece of watermelon with a skewer and said with a smile, "Your face just felt painful when it was pinched, but Mother didn't use too much force, so it didn't hurt that much. If you had eaten a lot of watermelon, it would have hurt a lot, much more than when Mother pinched your face."
Hongtao, standing to the side, said, "...Master, is it appropriate for you to bully the Fifth Prince like this?"
“Yes!” Green Willow nodded in agreement.
Jiaming said confidently, "This isn't bullying, this is..." But as she was speaking, she suddenly met Xiao Hongjing's aggrieved little eyes and felt a little guilty. She turned her head slightly and spoke in a softer voice, "Isn't this just teaching him to feel what pain is? I didn't use much force, and besides, it's what he wants to know."
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