Moving was easy for the two little girls. Yao Niang didn't have to do anything, she just had to command the servants. She let them sit in the East Palace for a while and play with Xun Ge'er.

Huang Rushuang was obviously very experienced in taking care of children. She kept an eye on Xun'er and sat on the edge of the kang to prevent him from falling.

"What does Miss Huang usually do at home?" Yao Niang asked with a smile.

Huang Rushuang said earnestly, "I usually do needlework at home and study with my cousins."

Ever since Zhuang Lingyi brought her back to the Duke of Xian's Mansion, the Duke of Xian's Mansion was certainly not as good as before, but unlike other mansions, it still paid close attention to the training of its girls.

Yao Niang nodded: "In that case, it's the same for you to stay here. Now the study has not started yet, you can still study and write, I will arrange for a few palace maids to serve. Back then, your mother and I lived in the same room and studied together. Now you can come to my place, it's fate, you can treat it as your own home."

Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess was so kind. She never mentioned the grudge between her mother and her, and never showed her her face. She even arranged for her to live in the same place as Princess Zhenyang's daughter Jingwan, which was not much different.

Huang Rushuang expressed her doubts, and the maid who came to serve her explained: "There are many rules in the palace that cannot be violated."

As long as Jing Wan is not given the title of princess, she is just the daughter of Prince Consort Jing and has no rank. Huang Rushuang is also the daughter of an official. Although she is a companion student, she is not a slave. If they are treated differently, the status of the two girls will be immediately apparent.

Huang Rushuang was somewhat pleased with this. The fragrance in her room was also very pleasant. In front of the bed were three screens with pine, cypress, plum and orchid patterns. To the east was a dressing table with perfumes and rouge neatly arranged. On each side of the screen was a lamp in the shape of a lying bird. Outside the screen was a desk and a square table with round stools.

There was a beauty vase on the table with fresh crabapple flowers in it, which was very beautiful.

All the items in this room were of high quality, as her mother had taught her. The palace maids were also very well-behaved, not meddling in other people's business and not asking any questions.

Everything seemed to be much better than she had imagined.

At this time, Yao Niang took a lantern to see Wan Wan. Wan Wan was new here and a little scared, but still very sensible. Yao Niang came to her bedside and watched her fall asleep before leaving.

Wanwan's wet nurse walked out the door and said, "Thank you, Crown Princess, for troubling us to have you personally look after our young lady."

"She is my niece and she is new here, so it is her duty. You have worked hard. If anything happens, just send someone to find Bai Ying who is by my side." Yao Niang instructed.

It's not that she wants to be so thoughtful, but many years of palace life have taught her that when people do things, they must be ahead in everything, otherwise they will give others a handle.

It was obvious that Empress Hong was very satisfied with her. She praised Lady Mo: "I always feel relieved when I leave anything to the Crown Princess."

Jing Wan and Huang Rushuang lived together in the East Palace. The East Palace had its own set of rules on weekdays. For example, the Crown Princess had to pay her respects to the Crown Princess every day. After paying her respects, she would usually read books and take care of household affairs. She would take a rest after lunch and would not allow anyone to disturb her. In the afternoon, she would play with Xun Ge'er. After playing, she would paint, write, and even play the piano. In the evening, she would often ask them to have lunch together and then go to bed.

I didn't set any specific rules for them, but after a few days, the two girls got used to what to do and when not to do something.

Wanwan and Yaoniang have a closer relationship, so when Yaoniang asked her if she was learning needlework, Wanwan blushed and said, "Last time I was twisting the thread, my hands turned red, and my mother said I didn't need to learn anymore."

"Well, you are still young and your hands are still tender. It's not too late for you to learn when you grow up." Yao Niang didn't like to educate others. Anyway, Wanwan would be made a princess in the future, and there would be many people in her dowry. It would be unnecessary for her to do so.

However, she also wanted to find something for her niece to do, so she said with a smile, "You will go to school next year. Your mother said that you studied at home for half a year. Why don't I find you a primer book with large characters for tracing. If you have time, just write here. If you want to read comic books and picture books, I have those too."

Wanwan really said that she wanted to trace the red characters, write big characters, and read books to learn more words.

"Okay, if you don't understand, just ask me." Yao Niang took a sip of tea.

As for Huang Rushuang, there was no need to tell her anything, as she was already a grown-up girl of ten years old, and she could arrange everything herself, whether it was needlework, reading, or writing. Yao Niang concentrated on training her brother, who today opened a very beautiful dressing box, which was also a Mohist device, called "Wood and Stone Walk".

"I'll give this to my mother when it's done." Xun Ge'er smiled with his head tilted back.

Little kids have lots of barbs on their hands and their hands are very strong because they often play with this.

Yao Niang nodded: "Then I would like to thank our Xun Ge'er in advance. There will be a Zhuge Five Elements game box in a few days. Xun Ge'er can play with it then, okay?"

Xun Ge'er nodded: "I understand, mother is so kind to me."

"What's the big deal? You are my son, I will definitely accompany you." Yao Niang smiled.

After Huang Rushuang learned about the Crown Princess's affairs, she was very envious. The palace maids became familiar with her and would say a few more words: "Our Crown Princess's paintings are good, her calligraphy is also very beautiful, and even her needlework is better than anyone else in the palace."

Her mother was already as frail as a tree at her age, and she had become even more exaggerated in the past two years. She wore simple clothes and worshipped Buddhist monks every day, or she would ask her to talk about all the social activities that were going on in her life.

It turns out that there are other ways for women to live, and they are not limited to that.

At the same time, Huang Rushuang did not think that the Crown Princess was too cunning. Instead, she thought she was fair. There was a eunuch who coveted a palace maid and was reprimanded by her for a long time, and she also transferred the eunuch away.

Before they knew it, Wanwan and Huang Rushuang had lived in the palace for about three months.

Yao Niang is still the same as before, but there is also good news. Gao Xuance finally sent her a letter from the front line. The letter said that they were building a city wall in Donghu and would improve their firearms. Perhaps they would be able to come back by the Mid-Autumn Festival next year.

While reading the letter, Cheng Yun also came back from the Emperor. Cheng Yun said happily, "My father is coming back. I miss him so much."

"Well, I'm the one who takes care of you every day, but you miss your father every day." Yao Niang pretended to be sad.

Cheng Yun quickly explained: "Mother, I miss you too, but I can't see you from time to time. It's hard for me to see my father. When my father went to war, he often talked to me and taught me archery."

Boys also need a father after all. Even if it is Chengyun, a person like that in his previous life, will still look forward to having a father in this life.

Yao Niang shook her head. Everything in this life was different.

"Your father is very good at archery." She had seen it with her own eyes.

Maybe next year when Gao Xuance comes back and they go hunting in autumn again, they can still be as happy as they were the year she got married. Oh, and they can also go to the hot springs.

Just as she was talking about it, Chengze came back from school. As soon as he saw Chengyun, he ran over with a smile: "Brother, I missed you so much."

"You don't miss me, you want me to take you riding a horse. Don't think about it. You have to wait until you are a little older." Cheng Yunxu nodded at Cheng Ze.

The relationship between the two brothers is obviously better in this life than in their previous life. In order to reassure Xu Qingrong, she took her younger son back to Lin'an, so the relationship between the two brothers is very ordinary.

Seeing that the two brothers were talking happily, Yao Niang couldn't help but remind them: "We have two girls living in the East Palace. I have already told Chengze. As for you, Chengyun, there is a difference between men and women. You should stay away from Miss Jing and Miss Huang. Don't bump into them."

Cheng Yun nodded: "Don't worry, my son knows the rules."

"That's good. They are guests. Your grandmother entrusted them to me. I must take good care of them."

It's not that Yao Niang is narrow-minded or on guard against something, but everyone is young now, and children won't have too big a concept of hierarchy. But if they are not together when the time comes, it will delay things.

Especially from the case of Hong Shuyi, she was indeed no worse than the real candidates for study partner in every aspect. She was even more beautiful than Xu Qingrong and had more capabilities. Unfortunately, she had a poor family background.

But the Hong family refused to take her in, and Queen Hong would never have betrothed her to a member of the royal family. Marrying her like this would be tantamount to making an enemy rather than a marriage.

Her father was the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel at that time, and the Luo family was a noble family of officials. Some people, such as Zhuang Lingyi, disliked her because her status was not good enough.

She had no prejudice against Huang Rushuang, just like she had against Wang Song, but she couldn't be more intimate with her and treat her as her own daughter. It was really a whirlwind of fortune. In the past, Zhuang Lingyi always relied on her status as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Xian to bully her for three years. Now, Huang Rushuang was good in other aspects, but her family background was lacking.

My father died early and was once exiled for corruption. Although my mother is the daughter of the Duke of Constitutional Mansion, now even the Duke of Constitutional Mansion is on the decline, and this so-called daughter is of no use.

Yao Niang was a naturally smart person. She could probably figure out what others were doing before they made a move.

Given Huang Rushuang's character and appearance, it was natural for her to want to raise her status and marry into a better family by entering the palace as a companion. Even Yao Niang didn't want her to have a bad future.

But there is a premise that it is impossible for her to stay in the East Palace.

But she never showed any emotion on her face. While she was very good to her niece, she was also nice to Huang Rushuang. Huang Rushuang was also smart and often asked Yao Niang for advice. Yao Niang always taught her everything she knew and never kept anything to herself.

Even when Huang Rushuang returned home for the New Year, Yao Niang asked her to bring back generous gifts. Zhuang Lingyi went to Beijing specially to reunite with his daughter for the New Year. When he saw that his daughter had returned from the palace, her demeanor was completely different and he was very happy.

"How is it? Judging from your complexion, the Queen should treat you well."

Huang Rushuang said truthfully: "My daughter is staying with the Crown Princess."

Hearing about the Crown Princess, Zhuang Lingyi frowned, "She? She didn't make things difficult for you, did she? She used to be very good at ostracizing me in front of Princess Zhenyang."

"No, no, the Crown Princess is very good to me." Huang Rushuang quickly explained that she was in the East Palace and there was really no inconvenience.

Zhuang Lingyi shook his head: "When she was your age, she was respectful to me on the surface, but she was actually playing tricks on me behind my back. She was not a good person."

For the first time, Huang Rushuang retorted: "Mother, I have seen that the Crown Princess is fair and upright, and she is extremely filial to the Empress. Princess Zhenyang's daughter and I were raised together in the East Palace, and she never treated us differently. If it is true as you said, she treats people differently, and my daughter has nothing now, why does the Crown Princess still treat her daughter like this?"

"You——" Zhuang Lingyi had never thought that her daughter would be coerced by Luo Yaoniang. She wanted to cry but had no tears. She wanted to curse her a few more times, but her mother, Old Madam Zhuang, came in and said to Huang Rushuang, "Just stay with the Crown Princess and listen to your grandmother. This person, whoever can reach that position, must be extraordinary."

"What's so extraordinary? It's the prince who is capable." Zhuang Lingyi understands that men are afraid of choosing the wrong career and women are afraid of marrying the wrong man.

Old Madam Zhuang knew her daughter was not going to say anything more, because she knew her daughter wanted Rushuang to be her principal wife no matter what, so she just hoped that her daughter could marry someone better.

Old Madam Zhuang, however, wanted Rushuang to be lucky enough to stay in the Prince's mansion. Even if she became the future concubine of the great-grandson, what would that matter? That would still be the main position in the future.

Look at Concubine Li Guifei, she was just born into a poor family, but now her whole family has benefited from it and has been given an official position and a house.

The Duke of Constitutional Palace just needs to be of use to the Emperor again.

Huang Rushuang felt that her mother was acting strange, with a furrowed brow and a general irritability. Or maybe she was just dull and boring on weekdays. She felt that her life at home was worse than her life in the East Palace. At this time, they could still stay in the room and read. The East Palace had a large collection of books. If she wanted to read a book, she just had to make a list and let people take it.

After all, she was still a little girl, and afraid that her mother would get angry again, she said, "Don't be angry, isn't the Crown Princess treating her daughter well? The Crown Princess also teaches her daughter to read, and she is very knowledgeable."

No matter what the Crown Princess's character is like, it's enough that she is nice to me.

Zhuang Lingyi was stunned for a moment: "I am also confused. I am no longer the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Xian, the daughter of the Duke's mansion who was treated with courtesy, and she is no longer the girl of lower status than me."

She now realized that people of high status are always right in everything they do and say. Her daughter must have given up on her as a widow.

Madam Zhuang asked Huang Rushuang to leave first, and then she said, "My health is not good, maybe it will be in the next one or two years. Your sisters-in-law are just doing it for face. If you agree, you don't have to be a widow. Marry a good family, and then you can support Rushuang."

Zhuang Lingyi, who was prepared to spend his whole life with the ancient Buddha, suddenly realized and said, "Okay."

Old Madam Zhuang was very happy: "You were stubborn before, either because you disliked people who had children or were too old. This time, there happened to be a family. It was a guerrilla general under the command of our clan, the Marquis of Jianguo Mansion. He was a fifth-rank official. He had no wife or house at home, only a young daughter. He happened to be ordered by the prince to return to the capital to report. Because the time was too tight, it was your turn. If you agree, you can marry him this time and go with the army. Military generals are promoted very quickly. The Marquis of Jianguo is under the command of the prince, so he is close to the prince. In this way, Rushuang is in the East Palace. With this relationship, Rushuang is in the palace, and the princess will not really be in trouble, right?"

These words were purely said by Mrs. Zhuang.

Zhuang Lingyi agreed immediately: "Okay, my daughter agrees. I'll leave Rushuang in your care in the future." Before, she felt that she would not be able to marry Prince Chen. Seeing him as brilliant as the sun, she always felt that she had lost something and that no one could compare to him. But reality really taught her a lesson.

In the past, my daughter listened to her and worshipped her as if she were a god. But now, after only entering the palace for a few months, just because Luo Yaoniang is the Crown Princess, she is not beaten or scolded. There is no praise for her.

He has no status and even his own daughter looks down on him.

Seeing her daughter agree, Mrs. Zhuang was happier than anything else: "Okay, don't worry."

…

At that time, the people in the Duke of Xian's Mansion knew that Zhuang Lingyi had remarried. Madam Zhuang was surprised and said, "It's really strange. Last time, she refused to marry a third-rank official because she thought he was over 40 years old. This time, he's a peasant in his 30s or 40s, but she's willing to marry him."

"That's nothing. Most likely she's figured it out after being a widow for half a year. It's hard for an orphan and a widow to have an easy life without our family to take care of them."