"Hazelnut shortbread, walnuts, you don't even like pastries, child." Princess Ningguo said happily as she busied herself, "How about I give you a cup of tea instead? You're so mature for your age."
Sitting in the main seat, Zhu Xiong Ying laughed, somewhat smugly, "It's all because my two aunts like to bully me. If I weren't more mature, you would have given me a good beating long ago!"
Mei Yin and Liu Zhi, seated below, simply listened. It would be a lie to say they weren't secretly pleased by the Crown Prince's closeness to them. After all, there were quite a few imperial sons-in-law these days, but none were as close to the Crown Prince as this.
As for the Crown Prince's status, it's obvious to everyone. As long as he grows up smoothly, even if he makes some minor mistakes, it won't matter. Just like the current Crown Prince, his position is stable and undisputed.
Moreover, both Mei Yin and Liu Zhi knew that the current emperor's closest confidant was the crown prince. Their sources were naturally incredibly accurate, given that their wives were both the emperor's legitimate daughters.
"Uncle, you haven't sent me the letter we talked about last time yet." Zhu Xiong Ying remembered something and said to Liu Zhi, "If you keep delaying, my little cousin will never become a Left or Right Commander-in-Chief; he'll only be a Deputy Commander-in-Chief."
Just as Liu Zhi stood up to apologize, Princess Zhu Zhu of Anqing said directly, "Ying'er, I could take it as a joke before. But now that your little cousin has been born, this kind of joke is no longer acceptable."
“I’m not joking. The position of Vice Governor-General is something my cousins deserve,” Zhu Xiong Ying said, but then he remembered something, “If it’s another cousin who is successful, I will definitely be very generous. I can’t control other people’s families, but my two aunts watched me grow up.”
Princess Anqing and Princess Ningguo immediately laughed. Although they were the emperor's legitimate daughters, they both knew that their father favored sons over daughters. Despite their status as princesses, they didn't have much real power. Their offspring certainly had a high starting point for success, but sometimes they worried about not having the opportunity.
Seeing her two aunts' smiles, Zhu Xiong Ying couldn't help but sigh at the strength that comes with motherhood. Her two aunts weren't always like this, but now they placed great importance on having children.
Remembering something, Zhu Xiong Ying quickly asked, "Uncle, you haven't inherited the title yet, and Aunt should be going to the palace soon. You should visit her more often."
Liu Zhi immediately understood that his grandfather, Liu Bowen, was the Earl of Chengyi, but the title of Earl of Chengyi had not been inherited after Liu Bowen's death.
While the princess's residence was filled with laughter and joy, Old Zhu quickly received the news: "Look at Ying'er, she's so generous in giving away a Marquis of Chengyi. We were originally planning to hold back a little longer! This child hasn't even grown up yet, and she's already given away two Vice-Prefects."
“Father, in my opinion, Liu Zhi should also inherit the title. The title of Imperial Son-in-Law is certainly prestigious, but the Emperor should also be given due respect to his younger sister.” Zhu Biao chuckled, “Father, Ying’er is so generous; did you say something to him in private?!”
Old Zhu slammed his fist on the table, his voice booming, "What do we need to say to him?! We want to bestow a title upon Liu Zhi, do we need Ying'er to go and say anything?!"
Zhu Biao cupped his hands in respect, completely convinced, "Your Majesty is wise, I admire you!"
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