"Consort, don't listen to those brats' nonsense. You know what kind of person our Prince is. That Lady Geng is just a concubine, how could she possibly..."
"Granny, please don't say anymore, I understand everything."
Nian Yunrong felt a mix of emotions at this moment.
She had been married into Prince Yong's household for several years, but the prince's attitude towards her was always inconsistent, sometimes warm and sometimes cold, leaving her unable to understand him.
She originally thought that she was special in the prince's heart, since he would not talk about her background with other women.
But to her surprise, she was wrong, terribly wrong.
There are too many women in this mansion. That Geng woman first helped the prince make money behind the scenes, then gave birth to a son for the prince, and now she makes the prince laugh heartily.
She had never seen the prince like this before.
A surge of hatred suddenly welled up in Nian Yunrong's heart. She secretly felt that everything Geng Youran possessed should rightfully belong to her.
But she also knew that her brother had just regained the prince's trust, and she had to be patient and find a good opportunity to ensure that nothing went wrong.
"Granny, tell our servants to keep a close eye on Geng Youran and to tell me immediately if anything happens."
"yes."
After the nanny left, Nian Yunrong sat alone on the couch, lost in thought.
However, the old nanny and Qingyan had their own doubts. If things continued like this, their mistress would surely become the second Consort Li.
"Qingyan, I think you should adjust the medicine for the concubine."
Qingyan looked at the nanny with a worried expression.
"Granny, the concubine's health cannot be rushed. It will take at least three or four years."
The old woman shook her head.
"Based on my understanding of the concubine, I'm afraid she doesn't have that much patience. Alright, just do as I say."
Qingyan nodded, which was taken as an agreement.
As for Geng Youran, although she also had some doubts about this Wu Gege, she didn't take it to heart.
For men, especially men in ancient times, to expect them to be devoted and faithful for life is pure fantasy.
The distance between her and Yinzhen is just right now.
"Princess, the materials you requested are ready."
Qianxue came in with a dark expression to report. Recalling how she had just 'ruthlessly destroyed a flower' in front of everyone, she thought it would be better to leave such things to Xiao Anzi in the future.
How embarrassing!
"Wow, that's pretty fast. Okay, let's go then."
Today, Geng Youran plans to make some 'chrysanthemum cakes' and 'chrysanthemum wine'.
Although the Double Ninth Festival has passed, it doesn't stop her from enjoying life.
Qianxue had already washed the fresh chrysanthemums thoroughly, removing impurities and excess water.
Then Geng Youran crushed the chrysanthemums and mixed them with rice flour and sugar. She added water in several batches while stirring until the ingredients formed a soft and elastic dough.
The dough was placed in the mold to shape it, and then steamed in a steamer. The mold that Geng Youran used this time was just delivered by the manager a few days ago; it was in the shape of small animals, which the children loved.
After steaming or boiling, remove the pastries and let them cool naturally.
"Qianxue, remember to have someone send some over to Hongshi and Hongli later. Tell the wet nurses to watch the babies and not let them eat too much."
"yes."
The next step is to brew 'chrysanthemum wine'.
To brew the wine, Geng Youran specially selected chrysanthemums that were half-open, crushed them along with a few stems and leaves, mixed them into steamed sorghum syrup (a fermented rice product), and then sealed them for fermentation.
The method is actually not difficult, it's just that the fermentation time is very long.
Geng Youran touched the wine bottle, thinking that next Mid-Autumn Festival he could enjoy crabs and wine at the same time.
Thinking of the alcohol, Geng Youran even licked her lips.
By the way, it seems the prince isn't coming over tonight. How about we get a hot pot and have some fun with Qianxue and the others?
In the afternoon, Hongzhou was in good spirits, so Geng Youran played games with the child on the tatami mat.
"Come here, Hongzhou, come to your mother!"
Geng Youran held a toy in her hand, enticing Hongzhou to crawl towards her.
Qianxue and Xiao Anzi were in other positions, each holding a toy in their hands.
These toys were specially made of Sichuan pepper wood by Geng Youran. Hongzhou already has teeth, so it's okay for him to use them to grind his teeth.
Hongzhou is now over two years old. He can not only crawl, but also run very fast.
He toddled over to Geng Youran and snatched the toy from her hands. Qianxue and Xiao Anzi did the same.
"That brat doesn't take his mother seriously at all."
Geng Youran said this, but she had already picked up the naughty Hongzhou.
He kissed Hongzhou's face several times before handing the child over to the wet nurse.
According to royal protocol, children don't spend too much time with their mothers, but Geng Youran never brought up this issue with Yinzhen because of her favor with the emperor.
After all, this child was born in this era, and being too different from the other princes might not be a good choice.
"Qianxue, I will rest in the inner room for half an hour. Remember to call me later."
Geng Youran has been feeling tired very easily lately. Qianxue thought that Geng Youran might be pregnant again, but not long after, Geng Youran's period started.
Remembering that Geng Youran often went to sleep on the couch before, she didn't take it to heart.
In the evening, Geng Youran woke up before Yinzhen arrived.
Perhaps because it's autumn, it's already getting dark outside.
"Princess, Eunuch Gao just sent someone to say that the Thirteenth Prince is also in the manor today and will be coming over with our Prince later."
"...They certainly know how to pick their time. Do you have enough ingredients?"
That's enough.
Geng Youran then asked the steward for a few more small pots.
"When the Fourth Prince and the Thirteenth Prince arrive later, they probably won't need your service. Once the ingredients are served, you, the nanny, and Xiao Anzi can go to the small kitchen to eat. It's getting chilly, so have a hot pot to warm yourselves up."
"Princess..."
Qianxue didn't say anything more, nodded, and went out to continue preparing things.
If we're talking about who treats the servants the best in this mansion, it has to be Geng Youran.
Geng Youran couldn't change the difference in their social status, but she was willing to do more within her power.
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