The next morning, Geng Youran woke up in bed to find the world bright before her.
She turned her head to the side; the person beside her was gone, but the warmth remained.
The fragments of the jade pendant on the ground were also gone.
Since I've already gotten up early today, I might as well go to the small kitchen and make some breakfast myself.
No sooner had he gotten up than Qianxue came in carrying a washbasin.
"Princess, wash your face. Breakfast is ready. The little prince's fever has subsided, and Princess Wanru is taking care of him."
"Why is Hongzhou with Wanru?"
Geng Youran remembered that Hongzhou was still in her bed last night. Later, when Yinzhen saw that she was crying so hard that she lost her mind, he called Qianxue in.
“Last night, when the prince called me into the room to pack my things, he also asked me to take the little prince to Princess Wanru.”
Geng Youran covered her head, wondering why she had no recollection of it at all.
In any case, this matter is over, and the person who poisoned Hongzhou has been dealt with.
The severed head was discovered in the back garden by a servant of the Eighth Prince's residence.
For Geng Youran, with Hongzhou recovering his health and the biggest secret between her and Yinzhen being revealed, her future was bright.
The fifty-second year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign marked his sixtieth birthday.
The palace began preparations well in advance. For this birthday celebration, colorful pavilions stretched for 20 miles from Xizhimen to Changchun Garden throughout Beijing.
Emperor Kangxi extended an invitation to elders across the country, inviting all those aged 65 and above, regardless of their official or civilian status, to attend his birthday banquet at Changchun Garden in the capital.
Everyone was trying their best to collect rare and precious treasures, all in order to stand out in front of the emperor.
One day, during a visit to pay her respects, the Fourth Prince's wife and others discussed what gift to give the Emperor to express their filial piety.
Finally, everyone unanimously decided to embroider a longevity picture as a congratulatory gift for the Emperor's Thousand Elders Banquet.
"Wanru, you know I'm good at making food, but I really can't do embroidery."
Geng Youran rested her chin on the table, watching Wanru and Qianxue discuss the patterns for making baby clothes for their two sons.
Wanru looked up and saw Geng Youran's embarrassed expression, and burst out laughing. She only managed to suppress it after Geng Youran glared at her.
"Sister, this longevity painting isn't something you'll embroider alone. Besides, there are still two months until the Emperor's sixtieth birthday, enough time for you to practice."
Actually, it's not that Geng Youran can't embroider; she's just not good at it.
Back then, in order to participate in the talent show, several of her fingers swelled up before she barely passed the test with the nanny.
After marrying Yinzhen, Xinyi did all the embroidery work, and then Qianxue took over. Now, if she were to suddenly pick up the skill again, she would be no different from a beginner.
"Don't worry, sister. With the three of us here, we'll make sure you learn it."
Geng Youran buried her face in the table, thinking that she really couldn't escape this time.
From then on, apart from the time she spent paying her respects to the Fujin every morning and making snacks for Yinzhen every afternoon, she spent the rest of her daytime practicing embroidery.
"Oh, is the older sister studying hard?"
That day, Geng Youran was practicing when Consort Nian walked in.
"This concubine greets Consort, may Consort be well. Consort, why didn't you have someone announce your arrival at our courtyard?"
Nian Yunrong covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed a few times.
"Sister, you're working too hard. Xiao Anzi called twice, but you didn't hear it."
"This...this was my rudeness. Did Consort come today to instruct me on something?"
Nian Yunrong's smile froze for a moment as she thought to herself that this Geng Gege was being far too direct; she had wanted to be a little more polite.
Geng Youran thought the same way. She already didn't have enough time, and she didn't want this concubine to waste any more of her time.
"Sister, I have come here today because I have a favor to ask."
"Please speak frankly, Consort."
So Nian Yunrong tactfully explained her purpose.
To everyone's surprise, Geng Youran immediately put on a stern face after hearing this:
"What you've said, Consort, is beyond my power as a mere concubine of the Prince's mansion. Consort, please leave."
"you!"
Seeing that Geng Youran remained unmoved, Nian Yunrong had no choice but to lead her people back first, not forgetting to utter a harsh threat before leaving:
"Geng Youran, you wait."
Seeing Nian Yunrong storm out, Qianxue brought in some snacks and saw Geng Youran looking serious.
"Princess, why did Consort Nian leave so soon?"
Geng Youran didn't say anything, but her movements became slower and slower. Finally, she threw the things away and went back to her bed to sulk.
Just then, Xiao Anzi came in carrying a box, calling out happily:
"Princess, the Prince had some pastries packed from outside, saying that you like them, so he specially had them delivered."
"I'll throw it away. I can do it myself."
This... Xiao Anzi is in a difficult position.
He didn't have the guts. Just then, Qianxue secretly gave him a look and put everything in the small kitchen.
Qianxue also understood that it was probably something Consort Nian had said to the princess, and it was something related to the prince, which made the princess jealous.
It has to be said that Qianxue has made great progress. Why? Because she guessed correctly.
After Yinzhen and Geng Youran clarified the matter of the jade pendant, their relationship quickly warmed up, and Geng Youran suddenly became the most favored person in the Prince's Mansion, without exception.
Geng Youran also wanted to enjoy this exclusive favor a little longer, so she pretended not to see or hear anything in the mansion.
Just now, Nian Yunrong came over and asked her where she got her secret to having a child.
Geng Youran's face immediately darkened.
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