After Qianxue returned to Geng Youran's place, she told her princess about the incident. Geng Youran just smiled helplessly and didn't take it to heart.
"Princess, you read and take notes so diligently every day, and even consult with the imperial physicians occasionally. Aren't you angry that Consort Nian treats you like this?"
“Consort Nian has always had a childish temper, why should I get angry with her? Besides, she is pregnant now, so she should pay more attention to her mood. There is no need to upset her over such a trivial matter.”
In fact, Geng Youran knew why Nian Yunrong disliked her. A few days ago, she went to Li Jingshu's place to check the accounts and heard Li Jingshu mention this matter. So she guessed that Nian Yunrong would not want to see her.
"Hongshi came to pay his respects yesterday, and I noticed his throat sounded off. Is the pear syrup you asked me to make ready yet?"
"It's ready, and I've already had Xiao Anzi deliver it."
Geng Youran put down the book in her hand, stood up and stretched.
"Come with me to the small kitchen to make some easily digestible snacks. This afternoon, let's call the two kids and go see Wanru."
"yes."
Since the incident, Wanru has been recuperating. During this time, Geng Youran has been making her tonics almost every day and has kept Hongli by her side so that she wouldn't have a good rest.
Because she has been busy dealing with matters at the Prince's residence and with the concubine from last year, she has seen Wanru less often recently.
Perfect timing! The weather's nice today, so she can call Wanru and take the kids to play in the back garden for a while.
"Princess, what are you going to do?"
"Make some water chestnut cake and sachima, the two kids can eat that too. Go, soak the water chestnuts first, peel them, and then crush them."
"good."
Geng Youran was preparing the dough needed for Sachima.
Qianxue had never made water chestnut cake before, so Geng Youran had to instruct her on every step.
Pour the water chestnut flour into a container, add half of the water, and stir with the water chestnut flour to form a smooth batter.
Pour the remaining water (about 800 grams) into the pot and add sugar.
After boiling, pour the sugar water into the previously mixed water chestnut flour slurry while it is still hot, stirring constantly.
Add the crushed water chestnuts to the mixed batter and stir again until well combined to form a semi-cooked batter.
Grease the cake pan with oil to make it easier to unmold after steaming.
Pour the semi-cooked water chestnut paste into a cake pan and smooth the surface.
Boil water, place the cake pan in the steamer, cover and steam over high heat for half an hour.
After steaming, let it cool slightly before cutting it into pieces.
Geng Youran had already made Sachima for Yinzhen several times before, and she had memorized the steps.
The two of them worked for two hours and managed to finish both things.
"Qianxue, have Xiao Anzi take the children to Wanru. You come with me with the food and go directly there."
"yes."
The two then arrived at Niohuru Wanru's residence, where they found Wanru lying on a recliner in the courtyard, sunbathing.
"Wanru!"
Niohuru Wanru opened her eyes and found that it was Geng Youran who had arrived.
"Sister, what brings you here?"
“It’s been a while since I last visited you. I thought the weather was nice today, so I specially made some desserts. Let’s take the kids to the back garden. It’s the perfect time for chrysanthemums to bloom.”
Wanru hadn't left the courtyard for a while, so she happily went inside to change her clothes, and then took the two children to the back garden.
"Sister, how have you been lately? I heard you've been going to see Consort every day. Has she been giving you a hard time?"
While feeding Hongzhou some snacks, Geng Youran replied:
"With the prince as her shield, she's been quite cooperative. She'll be giving birth in a little over a month, so I can finally relax a bit."
Wanru covered her mouth and laughed:
"Sister, you're dreaming. Even if Consort Nian gives birth, we'll be preparing for the New Year. Do you think you'll be able to relax then?"
Geng Youran sighed, "Wanru is right."
After finishing their snacks, Hongli and Hongzhou couldn't stay still and started running around in the garden.
"Xiao Anzi, go and keep an eye on them, make sure they don't fall."
"Yes, sir."
Watching the two children run and laugh, Geng Youran and Niu Hulu Wanru exchanged a smile, both enjoying the moment.
Just then, two children's voices came from not far away.
"Father!"
It turned out that after the court session, Yinzhen first went to visit Nian Yunrong, and then went to Geng Youran's courtyard. He only came over with his men after hearing from the servants that they had come to the back garden.
Geng Youran and Consort Nian quickly got up and walked over to pay their respects.
Accompanying Yinzhen was Nian Yunrong's brother, Nian Gengyao.
"No need for formalities, please rise."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
"Why are you two in such high spirits today, bringing the kids along?"
"Your Highness, I heard that the flowers in the back garden are in full bloom. The children are getting bored staying indoors all day, so I invited Sister Wanru to come here to enjoy the flowers and relax."
Yinzhen affectionately tapped Geng Youran's forehead with the fan in his hand.
"You certainly know how to enjoy yourself."
Geng Youran covered her head, wanting to complain but not daring to.
Niohuru Wanru covered her mouth and chuckled to herself.
At this moment, Nian Gengyao's expression was somewhat incomprehensible.
He had just gone with the prince to see his sister, who was now pregnant. Although the prince was very considerate towards his sister, he always felt there was an inexplicable distance between them.
Now, seeing how Yinzhen treats Geng Youran, he probably understands where the 'estrangement' comes from.
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