The second prince was quite interested in Shen Nanxun and immediately arranged a time to meet again.
Faced with the prince, Shen Nanxun naturally would not refuse.
The two left the Princess's residence shortly afterward.
"Aunt Bihe, where are you going?" Huo Chenyi suddenly noticed Bihe, the head maidservant beside his mother, looking hurried and asked.
There are very few people he trusts in the Princess's residence now.
Holding an exquisite box, Bihe stopped and turned around, somewhat dazed, and said, "Young Master, His Highness instructed me to deliver this to the Second Prince to congratulate him on the birth of his son."
Last night, a concubine in the Second Prince's residence gave birth to the Second Prince's eldest son, and as his aunt, Princess Duanyang should send a gift to congratulate him.
Upon hearing this, Huo Chen waved his hand, signaling her to go.
He went to practice martial arts in the backyard.
Although Huo Chenyi had been in poor health since childhood, he had been practicing the internal energy cultivation method taught to him by the holy monk.
If he persists in this method for ten years, his body will be free of problems.
After practicing the mental techniques, I would practice horse stance and swordsmanship, then bathe and change clothes before reading.
I read until lunchtime.
Just as we were about to have lunch, Meng Kuo's shouts came from outside.
"Chenyi, Chenyi, I heard you went to see Tangtang? Where are they? I want to go see them too."
Meng Kuo darted in like a monkey.
The door was violently pushed open, bringing in a gust of cold air.
Huo Chen tightened his cuffs, put down his pen, and rubbed his slightly sore wrist as he coldly said, "You're not allowed to go."
Isn't the Chi family conspicuous enough?
He didn't want the Meng family to be dragged into this.
Meng Kuo rested his hands on the desk, his eyebrows raised, his eyes burning with a scorching light, as if the sun were rising high in the sky.
Wherever he went, Meng Kuo was like a little sun, proud and warm.
"Why should I? I miss Tangtang."
Meng Kuo was displeased and asked directly, "If you can go, why can't I?"
Huo Chen sneered: "Oh, then go by yourself."
"No, Huo Chenyi, you're not cute like this."
Meng Kuo, like a gecko, lay sprawled on the table, pleading and begging Huo Chenyi to tell him.
But Huo Chenyi is a big block of ice; he won't eat anything, whether it's soft or hard.
Meng Kuo's stubborn temper flared up, and he stayed close to Huo Chenyi, determined to get information about Chi Tang!
Huo Chenyi was rather indifferent, indicating that he would do as he pleased.
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After the Second Prince returned to his residence, his wife came to report: "...Everything has been arranged. Now it depends on whether Your Highness prefers a grand celebration for the baby's first bath or a grand celebration for the baby's full moon."
"A simple matter can be handled at the manor," the second prince said impatiently.
He pinched the space between his eyebrows.
Something just doesn't feel right.
Aunt Duanyang has always been in good health, so why did she suddenly fall ill?
Could it be that Huo Minglang poisoned her?
But even the imperial physicians couldn't tell...
The Second Prince's wife was secretly delighted, but she suppressed it and did not show it. After taking off the man's cloak, she handed him a bowl of hot tea.
Her tone was somewhat hesitant: "I understand Your Highness's concerns, but I'm afraid Aunt Meng... might be unhappy..."
"Don't worry, I'll go talk to her now." The Second Prince left immediately.
A maid immediately went over and closed the door to prevent the cold wind from hitting the Second Prince's wife.
"Madam, His Highness has just arrived, why bring up Concubine Meng?"
The Second Prince has only come a few times in the past month.
Why didn't the lady seize the opportunity?
The Second Prince's wife remained indifferent, ignoring the maid, and simply ordered, "Go and invite the other three concubines over; let's play mahjong."
She would naturally be happy if they could play music in harmony.
But her husband clearly doesn't care about her. As the principal wife, why should she go out of her way to please him?
Good food and drink, playing mahjong in your spare time, going out to burn incense and enjoy the scenery—isn't that good?
Why insist on offering your warm welcome to someone who doesn't reciprocate?
Seeing her mistress's pathetic state, the maid was so angry she almost rolled her eyes.
Why are you so disappointing?!
"Don't just stand there, hurry up and go!" the Second Prince's wife urged.
Yesterday, because Aunt Meng was about to give birth, the first wife couldn't play mahjong, and her hands were itching to play.
The maid was so angry that her liver hurt, and she turned around and left.
She's so angry!
She was truly at her wit's end dealing with such an incompetent wife!
The Second Prince's wife watched the little maid's angry retreating figure and shook her head helplessly.
"Madam, the Marquis of Xuanyang's residence has sent a congratulatory gift."
"Go back."
The Second Prince's wife said coldly.
The maidservant hesitated, "Madam, the Marquis of Xuanyang's mansion is, after all, your maternal family. Can't you be less heartless? Without your maternal family's support in the future, Madam..."
In the manor, the lady has neither the Second Prince's favor nor any children. If she also loses the support of her maternal family, what will become of her in the future?
The Second Prince's wife's expression turned cold, as if snowflakes were falling: "What, can't I get your orders?"
"...Yes, this servant will take care of it right away."
Only when the Second Prince's wife was alone in the room did she manage a bitter smile.
It's always better to prepare for some things in advance.
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Qingshui Town.
The Chi family.
After assigning homework to the children, Chi Erchuan planned to go up the mountain to take a look.
He also has a share in making money, doesn't he?
If he hadn't been still recovering from his illness, he could have gone out to earn money, and the family wouldn't be in such dire straits.
No sooner had they stepped out of the courtyard than Shi Hongxing called out to them.
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