Therefore, Princess Ping's feelings were very complicated every time Fu Hanlai and Jiang Xuelin appeared.
On one hand, she tells herself that her children are grown up and she should let them be, as long as they don't cause any major trouble, she doesn't need to worry about them. She believes that children grow up and are no longer under their mother's control, and that children and grandchildren have their own blessings. On the other hand, she subconsciously worries that the young couple is too young and inexperienced, and is afraid that they will cause trouble again.
Prince Ping knew about Princess Ping's dilemma, but he didn't think it was a big deal.
“Wan Niang, Ah Shou and Lin’er are actually quite sensible. They may seem like troublemakers and very disruptive, but over the years, have you ever seen them cause any truly intractable problems?”
Princess Ping thought about it and agreed. Then she gave Prince Ping a meaningful look that made him feel uneasy. She then smiled and said, "Is this the prince's sense of propriety? I suppose it is also the prince's experience?"
King Ping: "..."
After thinking about it, everything in the manor was managed by the Princess Consort. And after reading Princess Consort Ping's meaningful words, what else was there that he didn't understand?
"...The other day I saw a red coral tree at my brother's place. I thought that Wan Niang would definitely like it very much, so I asked my brother for it. I was just about to have someone send it to Wan Niang. We will put it in the house so that Wan Niang can see it at any time. Is that alright?"
Princess Ping gave a light hum and smiled, “I naturally appreciate Your Highness’s kindness, and I will do as Your Highness says. However, Your Highness, you don’t always need to ask the Emperor for things.”
Too many times is not good, but the emperor dotes on his younger brother and lets him do whatever he wants.
But no one can really explain what a divine favor is.
Princess Ping felt a headache coming on when she thought of the two at home. It wasn't just Prince Ping who liked to go to the Emperor to ask for things; Ah Shou did too, showing no regard for others at all.
But that was the Emperor, not just any ordinary uncle.
"Yes, yes, I understand. I will do it next time."
Princess Ping: "..."
She's angry again.
She knew that Prince Ping had a habit of taking back good things from her, but he wouldn't give them to her.
Of course, I wouldn't refuse to give it to her; I prefer to keep it for myself and use it to comfort her if something happens someday.
Princess Ping was fully aware of Prince Ping's little tricks, but she simply didn't expose them.
She only said that the Emperor doted on Prince Ping too much, but wasn't she the same way herself? Otherwise, how could Prince Ping be so carefree and leisurely, without having to worry about anything in his household?
When Jiang Xuelin and Fu Han arrived, the Prince and his wife were chatting. Fu Han then saw the newly moved red coral tree and was immediately drawn to it.
He also really liked coral!
In this respect, the mother and son were very similar, but he also knew that if he asked for it, Princess Ping would most likely not give it to him, so he could only regretfully turn his gaze away.
Jiang Xuelin watched this scene thoughtfully.
She remembered that her dowry also included a coral bonsai, which was in the storeroom. Its color was also very good, and it looked round and translucent. It was a top-quality blood coral, but it was not as big as Princess Ping's; it was a little smaller.
...How about we put it out tonight?
I'm so jealous of Fu Hanlai!
Fu Hanlai was unaware of Jiang Xuelin's sinister intentions and showered the coral tree with praise.
Neither of them planned to stay at home today; instead, they were going out.
After Jiang Xue married into the Prince Ping's mansion, she went out a lot, except for the very beginning. As for the management of the mansion, she didn't touch it; she only took care of her own courtyard.
If this happened in someone else's home, they might think that their mother-in-law had a problem with them, but Jiang Xuelin had no worries at all, and was even very happy.
She had no desire to spend her days confined to her small household, dealing with social obligations and mundane affairs.
It's better to delay intervening if possible.
Knowing that the two were about to leave, Princess Ping waved her hand, signaling them to hurry up and leave instead of lingering there.
Once inside the carriage leaving the mansion, Jiang Xuelin remembered to tell Fu Han about the wealthy merchant from yesterday. Upon hearing this, Fu Han said that he would have someone investigate.
If it can really be sold to more distant places, that would be a good thing—it's more fun when everyone can enjoy it!
It's better to share happiness than to enjoy it alone.
The two passed by Dou Niangzi's tofu shop, and after thinking for a moment, Jiang Xuelin went downstairs.
Now widowed and raising her child alone, Dou Niangzi is quite beautiful and owns a shop. Naturally, she is easy to attract local ruffians who want to take advantage of her. Some of these scoundrels might even try to take advantage of Dou Niangzi and her shop.
Jiang Xuelin would visit Dou Niangzi's tofu shop every now and then. People in the neighborhood had heard of her and knew that Dou Niangzi had someone backing her up, and that person was a powerful and influential person. Naturally, there were fewer people secretly coveting her.
Because she knew how much Jiang Xuelin had helped her, Dou Niangzi was extremely grateful to him.
She saved her more than once, and Jiang Xuelin also deserves credit for her current stable life.
"Dou Niangzi, how's business lately?"
"Oh, it's the Crown Princess! It's been a long time. How have you been, Crown Princess?" Seeing Jiang Xuelin get off the carriage, Dou Niangzi's smile immediately became much more genuine. She wiped her hands and came over.
Dou Niangzi's daughter, Xiao Dou'er, heard Dou Niangzi's voice and ran out from inside, clearly very familiar with Jiang Xuelin.
When Jiang Xuelin saw Xiaodou'er, she immediately took out some candy from her purse and put it in her mouth, smiling as she watched the child's surprised face.
This purse contains some edible snacks, which is just right for Xiaodou'er at this moment.
Fu Hanlai didn't get down to chat with Dou Niangzi; instead, he sat next to the coachman, arms crossed, watching idly.
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