The mother and daughter cuddled for a while before Little Zhenbao realized there were guests present and became a little embarrassed.
He Zhuoyi already knew that the two of them had come out with him.
However, they were quite surprised to see that it was the Grand Princess and her daughter who started the embrace, since people in ancient times were reserved in their feelings and would not do such a rude thing in public.
The two exchanged a glance and then retreated back into the reception room.
They're all smart people!
He Zhuo didn't think anything of it. It was his own child; they were just hugging and expressing their longing for each other. There was nothing shameful about it.
Introduce the little treasure generously.
“This is my eldest princess, Princess Zhenbao.”
“Little treasure, this is your younger brother Hongyu’s mother-in-law, Princess of Balin.”
"Zhenbao greets the Princess, wishing her good fortune." Royal etiquette is ingrained in their very being, and their aristocratic demeanor is natural.
Princess Bahrain had long heard that the eldest son and his wife doted on this Princess Zhenbao the most. Upon hearing that she had been granted the title of Prince, Prince Zhi immediately wrote a memorial requesting that she be granted the title of Princess and asking that the name "Zhenbao" be bestowed upon their eldest daughter as a title.
This shows how much she dotes on her.
Before her marriage, the Queen of Bahraini was a princess, but without a title. Now, she is the powerful Queen of Bahraini, possessing her own slaves, cattle, sheep, guards, and land.
She could be a princess, but she was far more noble than Little Treasure, who was a princess.
However, Little Treasure is lucky. She has a loving father and mother, many capable and important younger brothers, and two strong sons. She is not to be underestimated.
"Oh dear, this is the first time I've met Princess Zhenbao. I don't have much to give, but this pomegranate hairpin was a dowry from the Empress Dowager, said to bring me a son and good fortune. I felt an instant connection with you when I saw you, and I almost wished I could snatch you away from my in-laws and make you my daughter."
When the Bahrain princess got married, the baby was still a baby and had never seen her.
Princess Baling did not accept Little Treasure's full greeting, but helped her up and tucked the pomegranate hairpin into Little Treasure's hair.
His movements were fluid and graceful, and his words were cheerful and generous.
“Oh dear, she’s so small, she’s not worthy of such an honor,” He Zhuo quickly declined.
Little Treasure hesitated, for the Empress Dowager's gift could not be given away casually.
“That’s not right, Madam. This Princess Zhenbao must be like Madam, blessed with many children and much happiness. Isn’t that a good omen?”
"Yes, I've heard that Princess Zhenbao resembles Consort Hui in the palace. I saw Consort Hui a few times when I was young, and they really are cut from the same mold. She has a blessed and pleasing appearance, and this pomegranate hairpin is a perfect match for the princess."
Mrs. Durbert chimed in from the side, and Khoja hesitated for a moment.
"Please take it if the princess gives it to you, and wear it carefully."
Little Treasure thanked Princess Balin and graciously accepted the gift.
He then introduced Mrs. Durbert to the little treasure: "This is your second brother Hongfang's mother-in-law, Mrs. Durbert."
The little treasure was several ranks higher than Mrs. Durbert, so as an elder, I prepared to offer a half-bow.
Mrs. Durbert was not one to be clueless; she quickly helped him up, preventing him from bowing, and bowed herself. Little Treasure only accepted half of her bow.
He politely declined.
When Xiao Zhenbao arrived, He Zhuo took the opportunity to suggest that his two daughters-in-law and their families get to know each other better.
"Oh dear, look at me, I've been so busy being affectionate with my daughter. Hongyu's wife, why don't you show your mother around and let her see our courtyard? Hongfang's wife, you too, show your mother around properly. As her mother-in-law, I can't stop you two from being affectionate, can I?"
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