"Then I'll go to the study to pay my respects to the Prince." After saying that, Wei Yingshuang turned around and headed towards the study.
Steward Zhang stepped forward and blocked her way: "Princess, the Prince has ordered that no one is allowed to disturb the study without his permission. Please forgive us."
Wei Yingshuang's expression changed slightly. Did Brother Yanchu not even want to see her anymore?
But she knew Xiao Yanchu's temper; if she rashly disturbed him, it would only annoy him more.
"In that case, I'll go see the Dowager Consort."
"Princess, this way please." Steward Zhang stepped forward to lead the way.
Yesterday, Princess Fengxi sent someone to say that she wanted to visit Consort Jiang, and the Prince did not object.
Upon arriving at Yilan Courtyard, Sulan came out to greet her with a bow: "This servant greets the Princess."
Wei Yingshuang dared not put on airs with this trusted nanny of the Dowager Consort, and quickly said, "Aunt, there's no need for such formalities. Is the Dowager Consort feeling any better?"
Su Lan replied, "Thank you for your concern, Princess. The weather has been warmer lately, and the Dowager Consort is feeling much better."
"That's wonderful. Auntie has worked hard taking care of the Dowager Consort. This is just a small token of my appreciation." Wei Yingshuang gave a wink, and the maid beside her quickly stepped forward to hand Sulan a money pouch.
Su Lan did not refuse: "Su Lan thanks the princess."
Wei Yingshuang entered the room and saw Consort Jiang practicing calligraphy behind her desk. She obediently bowed and said, "Yingshuang greets Consort Jiang."
When Consort Jiang saw Wei Yingshuang enter, she put down her pen and said, "Your Highness has arrived. It's really kind of you to still think of this old woman like me."
Yinshuang gestured to the maid to hand the tonics she had brought to Aunt Sulan.
"Your Highness, you are not old at all. People outside would think you are my older sister. Yinshuang brought you a century-old Fire Spirit Ginseng. The imperial physician said it has a miraculous effect on treating coldness in the body."
Consort Jiang smiled and said, "You have such a sweet tongue, you're so thoughtful. Sulan, go and get my white jade hairpin for Princess Fengxi. I'm too old to wear this anymore, it's more suitable for a young girl like you to wear it."
A hint of surprise flashed in Yinshuang's eyes, and she quickly thanked her, saying, "Thank you for the gift, Your Highness."
Brother Yanchu is very filial to Consort Jiang. Once she wins over the Consort, and the Consort asks Brother Yanchu to marry her, he will definitely not disobey the Consort's wishes.
Yinshuang walked to Consort Jiang's side and looked at the words she had just written: "Consort Jiang, your handwriting is vigorous and powerful, with strokes like dragons and snakes. It is truly excellent. I would be content if I could write half as well as you."
Consort Jiang waved her hand: "Your Highness is too kind. I was just writing this casually out of boredom."
"The late Emperor praised the Empress Dowager's calligraphy as 'a woman of exceptional talent and wisdom.' I wonder if Yinshuang will have the good fortune to become the Empress Dowager's student and diligently practice calligraphy."
Wei Yingshuang's face was full of anticipation. If she could become Consort Jiang's apprentice, wouldn't she be able to frequently visit the Regent's Palace and see her brother Yanchu?
Consort Jiang sighed: "How can my calligraphy compare to that of Mr. Ji'an? I heard that the Princess will soon be going to Rui'en Academy to study. Dean Qin's calligraphy is comparable to that of Mr. Ji'an. When the time comes, the Princess can follow Dean Qin to learn calligraphy. This old woman will not mislead the students here."
Wei Yingshuang was somewhat disappointed, but the thought of going to study at Ruien Academy was something to be proud of.
Once I shine brightly at Ruien Academy, I believe Brother Yanchu will look at me with new respect.
After chatting with Consort Jiang for a while, Wei Yingshuang took her leave.
After Wei Yingshuang left, Aunt Sulan took out the money pouch from before: "Princess Fengxi is very generous, giving away a hundred taels of silver in one go."
Consort Jiang glanced at it and smiled, "If she gives it to you, just take it. The Wei family isn't short of money."
Aunt Sulan didn't say anything more. She put away the money pouch and massaged Consort Jiang's temples, saying, "It seems that Princess Fengxi has never given up on the Prince."
Consort Jiang gave a cold laugh: "The Wei family is eager to tie Chu'er down so that the other woman can secure her position. Let alone that she is a daughter of the Wei family, even if she were a daughter of an ordinary family, how could such a scheming woman be a good match for Chu'er?"
"Last night, the manor was in complete chaos. It seems that this Doctor Su, who is about to enter the manor, is highly valued by the Prince," said Aunt Sulan.
"It's rare for Chu'er to care so much about a girl. I'd like to meet this female doctor. If she's a good person and Chu'er likes her, it wouldn't be a bad idea to marry her into the household. If she could give Chu'er a son or daughter, that would be a great achievement. Alas, I've dragged Chu'er down with me." Consort Jiang sighed.
"Your Highness, please don't say that. The Prince is a lucky man, and Heaven will always protect him," Aunt Sulan comforted him.
"I hope so." Consort Jiang closed her eyes and said no more.
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