Princess Ping was both angry and helpless. She knew that the two hadn't actually fought, but had gotten into this state while trying to save someone, so she couldn't even muster up any anger.
As a mother, she naturally didn't want her children to take risks, but when it comes to saving lives, no one can say for sure what's wrong, so...
"If Your Highness really has nothing to do, why not help the Emperor a little more?"
King Ping, who was still laughing, was speechless.
The smile vanished instantly.
What happened?
Even if the princess is angry, shouldn't she be angry at Lin'er and Ashou for getting themselves into this state after their trip? Why is she talking about him?
"Alright, leave Lu'er and Xiao Yueliang here for now. You two shouldn't touch the children. Go back and rest now, and come to the main courtyard for dinner later." Princess Ping lightly rebuked Prince Ping, then looked at the young couple standing there with their heads down, sighed softly, and said helplessly.
"Yes, Mother. We'll head back now and come back later. Please take care of Little Moon and Lu'er."
Jiang Xuelin felt a little embarrassed. She hadn't brought any servants with her when she went out today, and naturally, she hadn't brought a full set of spare clothes. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come back like this.
After returning home and tidying herself up, changing her clothes, and putting on her jewelry, she went with her maids and nannies to the main courtyard for dinner with Fu Han.
At the dinner table, Princess Ping did not mention what happened today, acting as if nothing had occurred, which relieved both of them.
Jiang Xuelin held the two children in her arms. She had missed them terribly after not seeing them for a day. The two children seemed to sense their mother's presence and opened their eyes, blowing bubbles.
Fu Hanlai's gaze softened as he looked at the two children. He took Xiaoyue from Jiang Xuelin's arms, and he and Jiang Xuelin each held one child. Only then did the two bid farewell to Prince Ping and Princess Ping and return to Qiutang Courtyard.
Just before leaving, Fu Hanlai secretly turned around and glared at Prince Ping, but little did he know that this glance would be noticed by Prince Ping.
"Ah Shou actually glared at me!"
Princess Ping: "..."
Pretend you didn't hear anything.
The prince is becoming more and more childish.
Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai carried the child and walked back to Qiutang Courtyard under the moonlight, followed by a group of nannies and maids.
If it were anyone else carrying a child this far, their arms would probably give out, but Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai did it with ease. Children's bones are soft, so you have to be careful when carrying them. Luckily, the two of them had gotten used to carrying the child over the past month, otherwise they might not have dared to do so.
Back at Qiutang Courtyard, after freshening up a bit and glancing at the two sleeping children, they gave instructions to the nannies and maids before going to rest.
The next morning, Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai went to the palace together to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager was somewhat disappointed to see that the two had not brought the child with them, but she could understand, as the child was still too young.
After meeting the Empress Dowager, the two immediately went to Zhenyuan Palace, where the Crown Prince resided, to visit him.
The Crown Prince fell ill more than two months ago, but at the time it was just a common cold. No one expected that he would fall ill and be bedridden. Now, more than two months later, he has not only not improved, but his condition seems to have become more serious.
When Fu Hanlai saw the Crown Prince, whose face was as pale as paper, and who greeted him with a smile, Fu Hanlai's heart sank.
Although the princes below seemed to have their own agendas, the crown prince's position was still very secure. He had always been a qualified crown prince, and Emperor Xuande had never seemed to have any reservations about him. If the crown prince fell, it would not be a good thing for the whole country.
and……
"Go to the small kitchen and get some honey-infused cakes." The Crown Prince casually gave this order, then leaned against the bed and began talking to Fu Han.
It mainly refers to Fu Hanlai's two babies who are just a month old.
I haven't even met the Crown Prince yet.
Fu Hanlai was worried about the Crown Prince's situation, but he didn't show it on his face and chatted with the Crown Prince slowly.
The crown prince was more than ten years older than him; in terms of age, he was almost old enough to be his father. When he was young, he especially liked to follow the crown prince around, and he particularly loved the honey golden thread cake in the crown prince's palace.
At that time, his health was too poor, and he couldn't eat many things. After consulting with the imperial physician, the crown prince would secretly prepare a piece for him every time he came over.
It wasn't big, and there was only one piece, but it was very important to Fu Hanlai, who was covered in the smell of medicine and whose mouth seemed to be filled with a persistent bitterness.
He was quite obedient in front of the Crown Prince.
“Once Your Highness recovers, you can leave the palace to visit them, or I can bring them in for Your Highness to see.”
When the topic turned to his two children, Fu Hanlai became much more talkative.
Unlike other men who don't understand children well, Fu Han had hardly left the children's side during the past month, so he was naturally very familiar with the changes in them. He spoke to the Crown Prince about the precautions for raising children in great detail.
Crown Prince: "..."
Ah Shou wasn't like this before.
Is she excited because she just had a baby?
I never expected him to have this side to him, but it also shows that he is indeed doing very well now.
—That's true. This couple never likes to suffer a loss, you can tell just by watching them at a few family dinners. They're all ruthless and don't give anyone face.
"Okay, I'll definitely go see him once I'm feeling better."
When interacting with his cousin Fu Hanlai, the Crown Prince was quite casual, addressing him as "you" or "me" instead of referring to himself as "I."
Upon hearing this, Fu Hanlai immediately smiled.
"You haven't changed much since you got married."
Fu Hanlai blinked, not understanding which aspect of change the Crown Prince was referring to.
Soon, the eunuch brought in a plate of honey golden thread cakes. Fu Hanlai saw them, immediately reached out and took one, slowly eating it.
They were completely at ease with each other.
Seeing his expression, the Crown Prince shook his head helplessly. "It's clear that you and your sister-in-law are living a very exciting life."
Previously, in order to avoid suspicion, Fu Hanlai was closer to the Crown Prince, but he didn't get too close. The two cousins hadn't had a proper conversation for quite some time.
"Only my younger brother can tolerate Jiang Xuelin's terrible temper," Fu Hanlai said with a frown of disgust upon hearing this.
"Don't talk like you have a good temper. You're different from the others in the Fu family. It's not easy to find someone who gets along with you. Besides... with your temper, if you really didn't care, how could you have put up with it until now?"
Look at his arrogant demeanor at the family banquet, as if he wanted to slaughter everyone in his path. Who is there that he wouldn't dare to mess with? Tolerate the eldest daughter of the Jiang family?
Is it not something you willingly endure?
Fu Hanlai opened his mouth as if to say something, but just then he heard Jiang Xuelin and the Crown Princess's voices, and immediately swallowed back the explanation that was on the tip of his tongue.
He wasn't afraid; he was just giving Jiang Xuelin face in front of the Crown Prince.
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