The two chatted and laughed, thoroughly enjoying their meal.
"Qianxue, go and call the nannies to bring Hongzhou and Hongli here."
The two little ones are already running very fast, their round little heads are so cute. Of course, ignoring their awkward hairstyles makes them even cuter.
Not long after, Qianxue returned:
"Princess, Prince Hongshi has arrived."
Now Hongshi is almost twelve years old. He carried Hongzhou in one arm and Hongli in the other as they entered the house.
After putting his two younger brothers on the ground, he bowed to Geng Youran and Wanru again to pay his respects.
"Hongshi? What brings you here today? Don't you have classes?"
Hongshi stood up and replied:
“The masters are on holiday today. I was just here to practice calligraphy when I saw Aunt Qianxue go into the prince’s residence, so I followed her.”
Then, Hongshi cautiously asked:
Have I disturbed you?
Geng Youran stepped forward first.
"You child, don't be so polite. But since you started learning martial arts, your health has indeed improved a lot. You can even lift your two younger brothers at the same time."
Hongshi looked at his two younger brothers, who were playing around in the room, with doting eyes, and casually replied:
"I also want to thank you for sending me so many delicious things every day."
Wanru, who was standing nearby, handed over some tea.
Have you gone to see your mother?
"Not yet. I was thinking of sending my two younger brothers over here before I go over."
Geng Youran and Niohuru Wanru turned and looked at each other, then Geng Youran spoke:
“In that case, let’s go together. Today is the winter solstice, and the prince will probably be back late because of official business. Consort Nian has just finished her confinement and it’s not good for her to go out. Let’s go together to your mother’s place and have some fun.”
"That's great."
The group then went to Li Jingshu's place.
As Hongshi and his companions entered the courtyard, a young eunuch ran in to report.
"Consort, the princes, along with Princess Geng and Princess Niohuru, have arrived."
"Please come in quickly."
Geng Youran and Niohuru Wanru entered the house first, while Hongshi followed behind with his two younger brothers.
"This humble servant greets Consort, may Consort be blessed."
"What brings you two sisters here today?"
Geng Youran and Niohuru Wanru followed Li Jingshu and took their seats.
"Today is the Winter Solstice, and Hongshi is on leave. I was thinking of coming over to join in the festivities with Consort Hongshi. I hope Consort Hongshi won't find us bothersome."
"Look at what my sister is saying, it's been a long time since this place has been this lively."
Li Jingshu then hurriedly ordered people to go down and prepare.
While Li Jingshu was having a lively time, Nian Yunrong was also quite busy.
The child has had a fever for the past few days. He was better yesterday, but the fever has returned today. Nian Yunrong felt that the nannies were not taking good care of him, so she brought the child over. However, the child kept crying and fussing.
"Qingyan, what's going on? Why hasn't the imperial physician arrived yet!"
"Consort, the imperial physician is on his way and should arrive soon."
At this moment, the anxious voice of the young eunuch came from the doorway:
"Consort, the imperial physician has arrived!"
"Imperial physician, quick!"
After treatment by the imperial physicians, the little princess's condition did not worsen, but it left her with lingering health problems.
"My lady, the princess's condition has stabilized. However, the recurring high fevers have left her with lingering health problems. Compared to normal children, she will inevitably be weaker, and if she is not carefully cared for, I'm afraid..."
The imperial physician did not say what he was about to say, but everyone present understood.
From now on, it seems the little princess will have to take medicine all the time.
This news was a bolt from the blue for Nian Yunrong. She angrily reprimanded the nannies who were taking care of the child and forcibly kept the child with her.
However, she had no experience in taking care of children. Qingyan couldn't bear to see this, so she went to Li Jingshu for help.
Li Jingshu and the others were having dinner with the children when Qingyan rushed in:
"Consort Li, please, please go and see my Consort and the little princess."
"Hongshi, you stay and eat with your younger brothers. After you finish eating, you can play here. You're not allowed to go anywhere until your mother comes back."
"good."
Li Jingshu, Geng Youran, and Niu Hulu Wanru went to Nian Yunrong's place. Before they even entered the house, they heard the little princess's heart-wrenching cries.
They rushed into the house, and Geng Youran immediately grabbed the child and held him in her arms.
"Qingyan, quick, call the wet nurse."
Qingyan glanced at Nian Yunrong but didn't dare to move.
"What are you standing there for! Do you want your little princess to starve to death? Hurry up and go!"
Wanru rebuked him directly.
Qingyan then hurriedly ran out to call for help.
Li Jingshu comforted Nian Yunrong while asking what had happened.
But Nian Yunrong remained silent throughout, and it was Qingyan who finally revealed the whole story.
"What utterly foolish of you! The child is so young, how can you withstand such torment? These two nannies were carefully selected by the Prince. Even if you don't trust me, you can't distrust the Prince, can you? It's one thing to doubt the nannies, but if you had any ability to take care of the child, I wouldn't say anything. But listen, listen to this! The child is crying so much! If Qingyan hadn't gone to call us, were you really planning to sit here holding the child until dawn?!"
Li Jingshu was truly furious; she hadn't expected Nian Yunrong to be such a foolish person.
Nian Yunrong was also frightened by Li Jingshu. She cherished this child and didn't want anything to happen to her. But the imperial physician's words truly frightened her.
Geng Youran and Niohuru Wanru exchanged a glance, and then Geng Youran stepped forward and gently tugged at Li Jingshu's sleeve.
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