The old woman was about to say something, but noticing Princess Ping's expression, she immediately knew what she was thinking and felt somewhat helpless.
Their princess... actually enjoys it, otherwise, both the prince and the heir would listen to her, and things wouldn't be like they are now. As for the heir apparent, the situation is even more complicated.
The mother-in-law's status gave her an edge.
While the master and servant were talking, Jiang Xuelin had already disappeared with Fu Hanlai.
Besides them, there were other people hunting in the woods, making it a lively and exciting scene.
However, because there were too many people, the wild animals in the forest were all scared away, and the harvest was not much.
Jiang Xuelin glanced at the sky, not wanting to go back so soon. She looked at Fu Hanlai questioningly. Fu Hanlai also didn't want to go back so soon. The two were skilled and daring, so they stayed a little longer before taking the rabbits they had hunted back.
Worried that Princess Ping might be too bored on the journey, Jiang Xuelin deliberately left a snow-white rabbit unkilled. She simply hit the rabbit's leg with a small pebble and caught it, intending to keep it for Princess Ping to relieve her boredom on the road.
She looked at it all. The rabbit was quite nice-looking, and being a white rabbit, it was perfect for holding and playing with.
After returning, Princess Ping looked at Jiang Xuelin, whose face was relaxed, and then at the rabbit that had been cleaned up and dressed in little clothes. She assumed that this was a toy that Jiang Xuelin had found for her, and shook her head helplessly.
From that day on, whenever they stopped to rest, Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai would disappear without a trace. Once, even when Marquis Jing'an came looking for them, he couldn't see his obedient daughter, who thought that meeting her during the southern tour would be easier.
Princess Ping didn't restrain her and let her go as she pleased. She usually held her snow-white rabbit and chatted with the other ladies who accompanied her. Occasionally, when she was bored, she would play a game of cards.
Anyway, Jiang Xuelin and Fu Han would bring her new things every day they came.
Although the journey was long, it was incredibly enjoyable for Jiang Xuelin.
With her mother gone, and Princess Ping indulging her, she freely took Fu Han around everywhere, as the outside world was much larger than the capital.
She had never been to Jiangnan. She grew up on the border and later returned directly to the capital. She had only heard of Jiangnan but had never been there. This time, after she arrived in Jiangnan, she thought that if she had time, she would like to visit the estate to see Steward Li and see the women who had been redeemed.
Following Emperor Xuande to see the unique scenery of Jiangnan is also part of the plan.
Anyway, Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai had already discussed it privately. If there was nothing else going on, they would stay away from Emperor Xuande and go out to play on their own.
While others wanted to make their presence felt in front of Emperor Xuande, Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai had no such interest. They didn't have that much ambition or aspiration, so they didn't want to steal other people's opportunities.
Then Emperor Xuande realized he hadn't seen his nephew Ashou for quite some time, and Prince Ping also realized he hadn't seen his son for a while. When they went to look for them, they found nothing.
I can't find them.
Prince Ping asked his wife, and that's when he found out what his son and daughter-in-law had been busy with these past few days.
"Your Highness, it's not just you; I haven't seen Lin'er in a long time either," Marquis Jing'an added with a hint of resentment.
Emperor Xuande's southern tour was not for leisure. He had been staying in the capital for too long and was afraid that he did not know enough about the country, so he wanted to inspect the country. The rivers and the administration along the way were naturally within the scope of his inspection. He would meet with the local officials in each place he visited, and he was very busy.
Hearing that Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai had been practically living outside these past few days, she felt a pang of jealousy.
“They’re really living a carefree life. Since Ah Shou is still in good health, why don’t he find some work to do? Sixth Brother, when you get back, ask Ah Shou what he wants to do. He can’t keep messing around like this.”
Emperor Xuande admitted that he simply couldn't stand Fu Ashou's carefree and leisurely demeanor.
He, as the uncle, couldn't even have a moment's rest, while his nephew spent all his time eating, drinking, and having fun.
Prince Ping gave his elder brother a strange look—it's not like you're a child who just eats, drinks, and plays around and doesn't like doing chores.
“Your Majesty, I can answer this question.”
"Oh? What kind of job does Ah Shou want?"
Emperor Xuande became interested upon hearing this. After all, he was his most beloved nephew. Even if Ashou's affection was a bit difficult to manage, it didn't matter. He could just train him slowly. Besides, Emperor Xuande knew perfectly well that his nephew wasn't truly without any ability; he was simply too lazy.
Otherwise, how come none of his sons who offended Ah Shou got away with it?
Unfortunately, his two foolish sons still think that Ah Shou is an ignorant, unruly, and brainless idiot.
He just couldn't understand how he, a man of great wisdom, could have given birth to such a fool, who yet still considered himself extraordinary. If he didn't know that the concubines in the harem didn't dare to cause chaos in the harem and confuse the royal bloodline, he would have doubted that those two were actually his sons.
Thinking of his second and third sons, Emperor Xuande could only shake his head.
I used to think that he was a bit simple-minded but also quite clever, and with the crown prince above him, he could dote on his son a little more. I never expected this...
"All my son, Ashou, wants to do is be the heir of Prince Ping."
The enthusiastic Emperor Xuande: "..."
Marquis Jing'an, who was listening in from the sidelines: "..."
Doesn't this mean that Fu Ashou doesn't want to do anything and just wants to lie down and enjoy himself?
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