"elder sister!"
Geng Youran was resting on the bed when she heard a sound coming from not far away. Just as she got up to get out of bed, she saw Wanru walking in quickly.
"I'm here, I can't run away, so slow down."
Wanru's face was beaming with joy, whether it was because she had trusted the right person or because Geng Youran was pregnant, or both.
"Sister, Huangli makes dried fruit, and I brought some. I know you're drinking bitter medicine every day, so I brought it especially for you."
Geng Youran took the box containing dried fruit, picked up a dried apricot and put it in her mouth, her mouth instantly watering.
She frowned and finally managed to swallow the dried apricot.
"Oh my god, this is so sour."
Wanru covered her mouth and chuckled:
"Sister, there's a saying that 'sour for boys and spicy for girls,' so eating more sour foods is good for you."
Geng Youran didn't believe in these things, but she did find the dried apricots quite appetizing, so she asked Xinyi to bring some food.
"Princess, the imperial physician said that you should not take too much tonic right now. This is chicken feet soup that I made this morning, and it has been kept warm on the fire."
Geng Youran took it, hesitated for a moment, and asked:
"Chicken feet soup? Where are the chicken feet?"
"It's in the pot."
Geng Youran was speechless. Good heavens, they couldn't even afford chicken feet anymore. What kind of life was this?
"Princess, you should be content. If it were according to the Prince's wishes, you would only be able to drink porridge for the next few days."
"The soup is good, the soup is quite good."
Geng Youran quickly changed her mind, afraid that she wouldn't even get to drink the soup.
"Princess Niohuru, would you like a bowl too?"
"Then let's have some."
Since becoming pregnant, Wanru has experienced severe morning sickness, but she has a good appetite and always wants to eat strange and unusual things.
At this point, she suddenly remembered that she had been poisoned.
"Sister, is this how it ends with my poisoning?"
"What, you're not satisfied with this result?"
Wanru quickly shook her head.
“Sister, that’s not what Wanru meant. I just feel that this matter shouldn’t be so simple. Especially with Prince Hongshi getting involved, I find it even more strange.”
Geng Youran didn't speak, but she already had a plan in mind.
On that day, Qingxi was beaten to death, Nian was confined to her quarters, and Hongshi followed Li Jingshu back to the courtyard.
Hongshi, abandoning his usual cuteness, put on a stern face and said seriously:
"Mother, please don't do this kind of thing again. Your son can't protect you forever."
Li Jingshu turned her head, pretending to drink tea, and said haltingly:
"Nonsense, how can you talk to your own mother like that?"
Hongshi shook his head. When did his mother become so terrifying?
“Mother, do you really think your son doesn’t know that Nian Shi did such a wicked thing because of your instigation? That Nian Shi has only been in the manor for less than a year. Although she is a bit jealous, she is by no means stupid. If it weren’t for the fact that her brother is Nian Gengyao and she knows that she can’t bear too severe punishment, do you think you would still be here now?”
Li Jingshu suddenly turned around, her eyes widening in surprise:
"How...how did you know?"
Hongshi sighed. If he hadn't noticed something was off about his mother's expression and hadn't had his trusted confidant keep an eye on her, his mother would probably be the one entering the Imperial Clan Court today.
As for that woman surnamed Nian, she probably felt that her mother was still useful, which is why she didn't reveal her mother's name.
Thinking of this, Hongshi's face turned cold. He raised his hands, bowed to Li Jingshu, and then turned and left.
Li Jingshu didn't stop him, but just sat back down on the stool, lost in thought.
Perhaps it was Hiro's sudden change that caught her off guard.
Li Jingshu made a complete mistake this time. It is true that Hongshi is her son, but he is also the son of Yinzhen, a prince of the royal family, and is naturally different from ordinary men.
Hongshi has always been filial to Li Jingshu, and he knows that she must be in great pain after losing several children.
But this suffering should not be borne by unrelated people.
He hoped that his mother would remember this lesson and not cause trouble again.
At present, two princesses in Prince Yong's mansion suddenly became pregnant one after another. Emperor Kangxi and the Empress Dowager, Consort Tong, and Consort De in the harem were very happy and sent many things to Niohuru Wanru and Geng Youran one after another.
However, Geng Youran felt that this scene had already made enemies of her and Wanru. If these people continued to focus their attention on her and Wanru's pregnancies, something bad was likely to happen.
So she thought about it carefully and, when Yinzhen came to visit her, she advised him that he didn't need to come every day.
"Your Highness, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor have recently bestowed many gifts upon me, which makes me feel uneasy. I think it would be better to be more restrained."
"you mean?"
“I think that after my sister Niohuru and I got into trouble, the Fujin (wife of the princess) went to great lengths, not only sending people to investigate carefully, but also having the imperial physician come to check our pulses every day. She has worked very hard. Why don’t you go and see the Fujin on behalf of my sister Wanru? She will surely be very happy.”
"Hmph, you're quite magnanimous."
Although Yinzhen said this, he was actually quite satisfied with what Geng Youran said.
Those who live in the backyard should be especially wary of bullying others by abusing their power.
Geng Youran's ability to think this way shows she has a good understanding of the bigger picture.
Compared to her, the other two concubines seemed rather stingy.
Geng Youran didn't care what Yinzhen was thinking at the moment, and had Xinyi bring over the box she had prepared in advance.
“Your Highness, this is a jade bracelet that the Emperor bestowed upon me when I was working at the Hall of Mental Cultivation. I have never been able to bear wearing it all these years. Please give it to the Princess Consort on my behalf.”
Yinzhen picked up a bracelet, examined it carefully, glanced at Geng Youran, and said with a half-smile:
"Why didn't you keep such a good thing for yourself?"
Geng Youran smiled calmly:
“My lord, you were away from the manor for a while, and the Fujin managed everything. Especially my matter. At first, the Fujin was unaware of the truth, but later she made a lot of compensation. I know you are angry with her, but the Fujin does have her own difficulties. My lord, she is your wife.”
Officially, Ulanara was the fourth consort bestowed upon her by the emperor. She and Yinzhen were husband and wife from their childhood. In addition, they were currently in the crucial period of the struggle for the throne among the nine princes, and Yinzhen needed the influence of his consort's family.
Privately speaking, since Geng Youran entered the manor, the Fujin has given her many conveniences in many ways. Although she was calculating, she didn't really want to harm her.
No matter which way you look at it, Geng Youran's actions won't lead to a bad outcome.
After listening to Geng Youran's words, Yinzhen pondered for a while, then stared at Geng Youran intently, making her feel uneasy.
"My lord, please don't stare at me like that, it's quite frightening."
"You Ran, I underestimated you before."
Geng Youran lowered her head and shrank her neck.
"Your Highness just loves to make fun of me. I have no other talents besides eating."
Yinzhen knew that Geng Youran was trying to change the subject, but he didn't call her out on it.
After having dinner, Yinzhen took the bracelet given to him by Geng Youran and went to his wife's place.
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