Seeing Changning's slightly worried expression, Chuixue quickly stepped forward to support her and said, "Master, Zhao Fuhai just said that the Prince has sent someone to deliver something. Do you think we should go back first?"
Changning nodded, then gave Geng a look and said, "It seems we're out of luck today. Please make yourself at home, Lady Geng."
Watching Changning's departing figure, Lingdang beside Gengshi said helplessly, "Princess, the concubine clearly doesn't want to form factions, so why are you trying to get close to her?"
Geng rolled her eyes at her. "What do you know? I trust my judgment."
Fuca clan, that's a very good surname.
As soon as she entered Qingzhi Courtyard, Zhao Fuhai greeted her with a big smile. Although Changning was not used to being served by eunuchs, someone had to take charge of things in the front courtyard, and Zhao Fuhai stepped forward.
Changning observed him coldly. He was a smart man, and what was most commendable was that he didn't act clever for his own good.
"Master, Wang Quan, Eunuch Su's apprentice, has arrived."
Changning nodded and continued walking forward. As soon as she entered, she saw a pile of exquisite brocade fabrics on the table, along with a box of jewelry. Upon opening it, Changning immediately saw a large ruby, as vibrant as pigeon blood, which seemed to flow in the sunlight, truly radiant and dazzling.
"Consort, this morning the Prince specially instructed my master to open the storeroom and specifically requested to send you this ruby. It was bestowed upon His Majesty by the Emperor when he was granted the title of Prince, and His Majesty has kept it in the storeroom ever since."
Wang Quan wore a perfectly measured smile that didn't come across as obsequious, yet conveyed a genuine sense of joy for himself.
Changning nodded. Such a large and translucent ruby was indeed a fine item, something that could only be obtained as tribute. No wonder the women in the harem all vied for the emperor's favor.
However, Changning wasn't particularly surprised. Having been pampered since childhood, she wouldn't be easily swayed by a few pieces of jewelry. Nevertheless, she still appeared quite pleased, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Wang, Chuixue."
Chuixue handed him a purse, which Wang Quan accepted with a smile. "Then this servant will take his leave."
"Master, Eunuch Wang just said that Prince Bei will definitely come tonight," Zhao Fuhai said to Changning in a low voice after seeing Wang Quan off.
Changning remained noncommittal. Seeing that Changning seemed to be thinking, Zhao Fuhai and Chuixue exchanged a glance, then waved away the servants, leaving Changning alone.
Changning's thoughts drifted far away. Before transmigrating, she was just an ordinary office worker, working nine to five every day, and all she wanted to do was lie down and do nothing. She never imagined that one day she would come here.
Fortunately, fate has been kind to her, giving her a good family background, good looks, and extremely kind family members. Therefore, she has adapted well here and continues to lie low and do nothing.
But now that she has married Yongzheng, the ambiguous words of the Fujin (wife of the emperor) and the sudden, unsubstantiated goodwill shown by Lady Geng seem to cast a shadow over the future winner of life, Lady Niohuru.
After the initial excitement, Changning is now a bit confused. Should she continue to lie low?
This question had been on my mind until Yinzhen came over that evening.
As soon as Yinzhen entered, he saw Changning, her brows furrowed slightly in the candlelight, looking somewhat melancholy, with a touch of Xi Shi's pitiful beauty.
"No wonder they all say that a beautiful woman is best viewed under lamplight. It is indeed wonderful." With a smile, Yinzhen pulled Changning back to her senses, and she quickly stood up and bowed.
Yinzhen quickly helped her up and put his arm around her waist. The two of them leaned against the couch and spoke in low voices.
"What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed."
"My lord, do you think I should compete for your favor?"
Yinzhen was stunned. He thought he hadn't heard him clearly, so he asked again, "What did you say?"
Changning was a little embarrassed. "It's nothing."
Yinzhen turned her face to examine her closely, saying, "You really surprise me every day."
Huh? These lines sound familiar. No wonder it's the Fourth Master; there are so many surprises you don't know about.
Yinzhen pondered for a moment, "Was it difficult for you, my lady, to pay your respects today?"
Changning shook her head. "No, it's just that it seems like I only realized I was married today. At home, I don't think about why this person is so good to me or what that person's words mean."
"Fool." Yinzhen chuckled softly. "You've really been spoiled rotten."
Changning protested, pouting and snuggling against Yinzhen's chest. "Your Highness, why are you swearing at me?"
Yinzhen had come here because he couldn't forget the wonderful night before, and her rubbing against him only fueled his desire. He lifted his robe and said, "Keep your voice down."
What? Before Changning could react, she was pulled into the vortex.
Su Peisheng and Chuixue, who were guarding outside the door, exchanged a glance and then moved a little further away.
That night, Changning cried for a long time with a hoarse voice. Yinzhen lovingly wiped away her tears, saying, "You don't need to compete for favor. I will naturally spoil you. The Fucha family spoils you, and I will spoil you too. Even after you get married, you can still be the same as when you were in the manor, okay? You don't need to worry about those women."
Changning cried in a muffled voice, "But you bullied me the most."
Yinzhen chuckled and said, "This is because I love you. Let's do it again."
The red waves were turned upside down.
The next day, Changning still couldn't get out of bed, feeling like her body was about to fall apart.
This time, the Fourth Prince stayed overnight at Qingzhi Courtyard, not the front courtyard, so the news spread far and wide.
"Sister Song, have you heard? Last night, Qingzhi Courtyard called for water four times." Geng Shi said to Song Shi in a low voice, her face full of gossip.
Madam Song showed no expression, keeping her head down as she did her needlework. The eldest princess was not in good health, so she had to do more needlework so that her daughter could dress warmly.
Wu rolled her eyes at Geng and said, "This has nothing to do with you."
Geng clicked his tongue in amazement, "It seems this person is about to reach the pinnacle of his career."
Wu snorted coldly, "We don't even know how things are at Fuyue Courtyard after hearing the news, why are you worrying about it?"
Upon hearing the name Fukugetsuin, Madam Song's hand, which was gripping the needle and thread, tightened. The two men, unaware of her change, continued their conversation.
"Fuyue Courtyard has always been arrogant, but she only does so because the Second Prince is favored by the Prince. But she shouldn't forget that the Princess Consort also has an eldest legitimate son!" Wu Shi has always disliked Li Shi.
Madam Geng shook her head. "The eldest prince was born prematurely and is weak. We don't know if he can survive. However, we have three children in our household. Apart from the second prince, the other children were all born prematurely and are weak. Who knows if Fuyue Courtyard is behind this?"
At this point, Madam Geng glanced at Madam Song and whispered, "Sister Song, didn't you have a miscarriage before? Don't you have any doubts at all?"
Song suddenly looked up and stared intently at Geng, her gaze sharp and piercing, which frightened Geng somewhat.
Back then, Lady Song entered the household earlier than Lady Li and was the first to become pregnant, but unfortunately, she lost the child. Later, she aligned herself with the Fujin (principal wife), and under the Fujin's protection, she gave birth prematurely to the eldest princess. Now, the princess is on medication and is already three years old, but she still cannot be exposed to the wind.
Li's second son was healthy and lively, and she couldn't help but feel resentment towards him.
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was tense, Madam Wu stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Sister Geng was just saying it casually. She knows for herself what wrong things Fuyue Courtyard has done."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
