Despite what happened last time, Su Ruojin didn't really dislike or dislike the Princess.
In this dynasty, not everyone was as enlightened as the Su family; on the contrary, the vast majority of people believed that it was normal for men to have three wives and four concubines.
If ordinary families are like this, let alone a regent of a country, it's no wonder that the eldest princess has such thoughts.
To Su Ruojin, the eldest princess was merely Xiao Yanchu's elder sister, so they were related.
If relatives share similar values and get along well, then they should interact more.
If you have different values and it's awkward to get along, just have less contact and keep things polite on the surface.
Now that the eldest princess has taken the initiative to invite her, even for Xiao Yanchu's sake, she can't possibly refuse.
Upon arriving at the Princess's residence, servants led Su Ruojin to a pavilion where the Princess was already enjoying tea.
When she saw Su Ruojin arrive, she acted as if she had never had any unpleasantness with Su Ruojin before, and smiled as she asked her to sit down.
"Xiao Jin, you're here. Come and sit down. The weather is nice today, and I was a little bored, so I thought I'd invite you to my residence for a chat. I hope I haven't bothered you."
Su Ruojin curtsied to the Princess, saying, "Greetings, Princess. It is my honor to chat with you."
The eldest princess smiled and said, "I have always admired Master Qin Chi's 'Anqu'. It's a pity that I was not there when you played it at the Spring Banquet last time, and I was unable to hear it. I am deeply regretful. I wonder if I would have the honor of hearing Xiao Jin play a piece today?"
“If the Princess doesn’t mind, then I, Ruojin, will make a fool of myself.”
There are indeed very few people in this world who can play "Anqu". It is normal for the princess to want to hear it and invite me over.
"Xiao Jin, please call me Imperial Sister instead, don't be so formal."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Su Ruojin said no more and sat down in front of the guqin to play "Anqu".
After the piece ended, the princess exclaimed in amazement, "As expected of 'Anqu'! Xiao Jin's skill with the zither is unmatched in the entire Great Chu."
"Your Majesty flatters me. There are always people better than me. I believe there are many in this world who can play better than me," Su Ruojin said.
"Xiao Jin, you're too modest. Seventh Brother has indeed found a good princess." The eldest princess smiled and said, "Come, try this tea. Xiao Jin, can you tell what's different about it?"
Su Ruojin picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and tasted the fragrance of tea, along with the delicate scent of plum blossoms.
"Your Majesty, this tea is made with snowmelt from plum blossoms picked last winter. The tea is made with top-grade Longjing tea. The fragrance of plum blossoms combined with the aroma of tea leaves makes it taste even sweeter and more refreshing."
"I didn't realize that Xiao Jin was quite knowledgeable about tea," the princess said with a smile.
"I only know a little bit." Su Ruojin gently put down her teacup.
Every day, my fourth master would chase me to listen to new songs. In his words, listening to songs should be accompanied by tea tasting. After drinking tea for ten years, even the dumbest person would be able to appreciate it.
Moreover, Master Si's tea is all rare and exquisite tea.
He preferred not to drink ordinary tea, so Su Ruojin instructed the Dark Alliance to collect some good tea whenever they came across it as a tribute to their fourth master.
The eldest princess also put down her teacup and casually said, "I've heard that Xiao Jin is also skilled in medicine. You even cured Yi'er's mental illness and Consort Jiang's long-term chronic illness."
Su Ruojin's heart stirred, but before she could say anything, the princess continued, "Little Jin, we are both women. To be honest, after marrying the prince consort, I have been unable to conceive. I have seen many doctors, but none of them have been effective. I wonder if you could take a look for me?"
It was no secret in the capital that the eldest princess had not conceived since her marriage. Although Xiao Yanchu had not specifically mentioned this to her, Su Ruojin knew that for many women, not being able to have their own children was a regret.
The Princess invited her here today, presumably for this matter.
Since the princess has spoken, it wouldn't hurt for her to take a look.
"If Your Majesty does not mind Ruojin's medical skills, Ruojin is willing to take Your Majesty's pulse."
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