Meng Guqing actually understands Changning quite well, because she truly loves Amur, otherwise she wouldn't have pursued him so relentlessly for so many years.
“I know you and Fourth Prince must have a very good relationship, just like I have with Amur. You can’t live without each other.” Meng Guqing pouted, looking a little sad.
Changning didn't know how to comfort her. The worst part was that this whole thing was absurd!
They're rivals in love, why are they reminiscing about another man?
Meng Guqing sighed, "I, Abu, am furious. A princess's daughter has run off to become someone else's concubine. But I just want to know if Amur will feel even a little bit sad. If she does, I'll be happy."
Changning sighed, "This guy is really a master of love-struck nonsense! Oh well, all that talk was for nothing."
Respect the fate of others. Changning clasped his hands together in his heart.
Meng Guqing suddenly thought of something and became a little shy. She whispered to Changning, "Sister, could you... could you tell the Fourth Prince not to favor me? I don't want to."
Changning rolled her eyes at her and snorted, "Don't worry, Prince Bei only has me in his heart."
She looked a little smug after she finished speaking.
Meng Guqing was also unhappy and snorted, "What's so smug about? Before, Amur's heart was always with me."
Meng Guqing didn't leave until evening.
Yinzhen frowned. "What is she doing here?"
In Yinzhen's mind, Meng Guqing was a real troublemaker, but the Mongol power behind her was indeed tempting.
Because of the marriage ties, Prince Ujumchin has already delivered gifts three times today.
Changning chuckled and joked, "Isn't she here to find out what's going on in the manor since she's about to marry Prince Beile?"
Yinzhen feigned embarrassment and anger, and gently patted her bottom, saying, "You little rascal, you're always teasing me."
Changning retaliated by scratching Yinzhen's armpit, "You're bad, you're the worst."
"Alright, alright, stop fooling around. Be careful not to hurt the baby." Yinzhen gently pulled Changning into his arms, playing with her fingertips.
Changning still spoke up for Meng Guqing.
"She's still quite naive, and she's still thinking about that Amur. Today she even asked me to pass on a message to the master not to favor her. She probably wouldn't do anything bad in the manor."
Since having Changning, Yinzhen has lost all interest in these women, and naturally doesn't care whether she has feelings for him.
However, seeing Meng Guqing and Changning getting close, a vague sense of worry arose in my heart.
Previously, the Fujin had status and a legitimate son, while Yaoxian was favored and had a son; the two had reached a balance.
But now, if the concubine from the Mongol prince's family and the concubine from the Fuca clan were to unite, wouldn't the main wife worry? Wouldn't she be afraid?
Yinzhen wouldn't discuss this matter with Changning, as she was currently pregnant and going through a difficult time, so Su Peisheng would have to keep a close eye on her.
My two-month trip to Mulan Weichang has come to an end.
Ever since Emperor Kangxi reprimanded Princess Rongxian's husband and the Balin tribe, and spoke with Princess Rongxian alone, the princess seemed to have become more assertive.
Consort Rong's mood improved considerably.
When the Fourth Prince's mansion departed for Beijing this time, there were two masters; now there will be three upon their return.
Prince Ujumchin was still transporting his dowry, while the Beile Mansion was also rushing to prepare for the happy occasion.
However, none of this disturbed Changning, who was cuddling the two little ones and Tuantuan affectionately.
After being away for two months, the two little ones were somewhat unfamiliar with Changning, but they were still chubby and lively, showing how much care Consort De had taken for them.
Even Tuan Tuan had shiny fur and looked very energetic.
Changning was playing with her two children and Tuantuan on the carpet, building blocks, while Tingfeng reported on the events that had occurred in the mansion during this time.
What is noteworthy is that Princess Niohuru went to pay her respects to the Fujin without fail every single day, even if she was relegated to the sidelines; she never missed a day.
The Fujin (principal wife) still takes good care of everyone in the household. Perhaps because she is also taking care of her son, she doesn't have the time or energy to deal with them. Therefore, they only pay their respects to each other on the fifth and tenth of each month.
Princess Niohuru goes there every day; Sima Zhao's intentions are obvious to everyone!
Changning always had a natural wariness towards her and instructed Tingfeng to keep a close eye on Niohuru's movements.
The other two new princesses, Zhang Gege, rarely leave the manor and spends her time composing poems. I heard that she has now written another collection of poems. Changning expressed her admiration, saying that she is truly a talented woman!
If Zhang Gege is simply talented, then Changning truly feels sorry for her. In ancient times, it was extremely difficult for a woman to rise above others based on her talent and learning.
If Zhang Gege wanted to cultivate a persona of a talented woman to win Yinzhen's favor, Changning felt it was even more of a pity, because the Fourth Prince simply didn't buy into that. It might have worked if it were the Third Prince.
And then there's that Princess Gao. I've heard she's a bit dishonest; she's always asking the sewing shop what colors and styles of clothes she likes to wear, and what kind of embroidery she wants.
Is he planning to pursue a stunt career?
Changning certainly doesn't want to create a "Guanwan-like Qing" (a character from a popular TV series), it's really disgusting. If Gao Gege really does that, then don't blame her for taking action.
Changning yawned, kissed the two little ones' tender cheeks, and lay down to go to sleep.
When she woke up again, Yinzhen was holding her as she took a nap.
Just as she opened her eyes, he woke up too, and the two locked eyes, as if they were telepathically connected.
An ambiguous feeling slowly flowed through Changning, and she suddenly blushed a little.
I've already had two children, and I'm pregnant with another one, but I still get this sudden flutter in my heart.
The two of them remained silent, simply enjoying the tranquility.
After a long while, Yinzhen finally asked, "Are you hungry? What would you like to eat?"
Changning looked outside and realized it was already dark. In the summer, you still have to eat some barbecue skewers.
"Let's get some skewers."
"What?"
Changning suddenly got excited. "Summer, the moonlight is so beautiful, a cool breeze is blowing, how about some meat skewers, grilled oysters, and a garlic-roasted eggplant, paired with chilled plum juice?"
Yinzhen thought about it and felt it was a good idea, so the two hit it off immediately and ordered Su Peisheng to make the preparations.
Upon receiving the message, Eunuch Ma immediately issued a slip of paper to retrieve the meat and prepare charcoal.
He first picked out a piece of pork belly with three layers of fat and lean meat, then selected a piece of tender lamb, beef, and venison, each half lean and half fat, and cut them into pieces the size of a fingertip, then skewered them on bamboo sticks.
Changning wanted to eat grilled chicken wings again, so he specially selected a plump and tender hen, chopped off more than a dozen chicken wings, and skewered them two to a skewer.
As for oysters, you have to get a permit to get them. Luckily, it's summer now, and a new batch of oysters has arrived. Eunuch Ma selected about thirty, cleaned them, put them on the grill, and then spread a layer of vermicelli, a thick layer of minced garlic and chili sauce on top. They were cooked very quickly.
I also prepared some vegetables: roasted potato slices, chives, eggplant with minced garlic, chili peppers, and so on. I grilled seven or eight plates of them in total, and the meat skewers were still sizzling with oil!
The two of them enjoyed their meal immensely.
As Changning sipped her plum juice, she thought to herself, "It's so nice to have time alone with just the two of us!"
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