Grandma Kong smiled and said, "The fact that you can come here is the best gift. You are still so young, so you don't need to give me any gifts. It's already very precious that you have such a kind heart."
Having said that, Zhao Letong still planned to give a gift.
"Le Tong is here, come and sit next to me."
Zhao Letong ran over. Children didn't have so many rules, so she didn't bow to them. She enjoyed the unrestrained happiness of being a child.
The Second Prince's Consort said with a kind face and a bitter heart, "This is the young lady from Minister Zhao's family. She is so adorable. It's a pity that her mother passed away so early, and she lacked some guidance. The Imperial Aunt should send a few foster nurses to teach her well, so that when she grows up and discusses marriage, she won't be criticized."
This is a disguised way of saying that Zhao Letong has no manners and does not know etiquette.
The eldest princess's expression changed. "I will teach Le Tong myself. I am sorry that you, my nephew's wife, have to worry so much about her.
"Please take care of your nephew's inner house. I heard that the concubine failed to keep the child this time, and you, as the prince's consort, are to blame."
The Second Prince's wife's face turned grim. She stood up and bowed to apologize: "It was my negligence."
"Don't be careless next time. If you keep neglecting it, outsiders will think that you, as a princess, are jealous and can't tolerate illegitimate children."
The Third Prince's wife was grateful to Zhao Letong. After all, she saved her own child, and she no longer had any intention of targeting the child.
"Second sister-in-law, Miss Zhao is very smart and has the guidance of the eldest sister-in-law. If the imperial aunt gives her a nanny, it would be a bit nosy."
The Crown Princess's eyes were filled with worry. She wasn't interested in their bickering. She was more dignified than kind. She said, "Aunt, my father is attaching great importance to your birthday banquet and plans to make it a grand one. This is also your first banquet since your return, so we can't afford to be careless. I plan to ask the Imperial Household Department to help arrange it. What do you think?"
The princess waved her hand and said, "I appreciate the emperor's kindness, but there's no need for a grand ceremony. The palace is not wealthy, so there's no need for extravagance."
It's enough for our family to have a meal together and have fun, so we don't need to bother the Taichang Temple."
"How can this be? Then I will take care of it myself. I can't let you down."
"How could that be? I've made up my mind. You don't need to bother me anymore. I have company and I won't keep you for dinner. Go home."
Seeing that Zhao Letong was still a little scared, Xiao Shanqing didn't dare to say hello and reluctantly followed his mother away.
Zhao Letong actually took a closer look at the Crown Princess. This was Xiao Shanjian's mother, and she was so serious. No wonder Xiao Shanjian was unhappy.
Let's not talk about how they were secretly plotting against the princess and Zhao Letong. Zhao Letong saw that the princess was not very happy, so she acted like a spoiled child and coaxed her: "Your Highness, Letong brought you some delicious food and a beautiful sister. I specially showed it to you to please your Highness."
The princess smiled brightly, "Oh, Le Tong is showing me a beautiful young lady. How thoughtful of you! Please open my eyes! What a beautiful young lady Le Tong specially brought here."
Lin Susu walked in, and she was indeed a beauty with extraordinary appearance, but she was too seductive and not the type that the elders liked.
"It is indeed beautiful."
Lin Susu straightened her face, her seductive aura instantly diminished. She had the demeanor of a great lady, bowed, and said, "Your Highness, the Princess has done immeasurable good deeds. You will surely have a life of good fortune and success. Your blessings are yet to come."
Madam Kong said happily, "Young lady, you also know how to read faces?"
"Well, I know a little bit. I brought some gifts for His Highness."
Nanny Kong took it and was stunned by the fragrant smell. What was this?
"Roast chicken, freshly braised from a time-honored brand, the taste is incredible."
She said it so seriously, with a hint of reluctance in her eyes, which made the eldest princess laugh: "I must try it."
Fang Xinyue felt that this Miss Lin was charming and sometimes cute, and she couldn't understand what kind of child she was raised by.
The princess asked Madam Kong to take out a few invitations and said, "These are invitations for this year's Royal Poetry Festival. It's held in the Royal Gardens and only happens once a year. You all should go and have fun.
Young ladies and gentlemen from all families come here, and it’s also a matchmaking event, and every time it helps bring together many lovers.”
Zhao Letong shook her head: "Then we won't go. Sister Fang wants to be my eldest nephew's wife. I want Sister Lin to be my niece, but she doesn't want to. My nephews are still young, so there's no need for blind dates."
The eldest princess couldn't help laughing, "You, although young, are very ambitious. You want to be an elder, so go and have some fun.
Oh, by the way, are you going to the tribe school for enlightenment education?"
Zhao Letong immediately snatched the post away. "Let's all go have fun. Let the sisters-in-law come too. Thank you, Your Highness. What's for lunch? Any chicken soup with fish maw and ginseng?"
"Yes, I asked the kitchen to add two more dishes, including the West Lake Vinegar Fish. Xinyue likes it."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern for me."
Fang Xinyue didn't expect that the eldest princess still remembered that she liked this dish, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
"Your life is so hard, kid. Your uncle is doing a good job in the palace. I will help you if you need anything. Don't worry about him."
Fang Jing'an unexpectedly received help from the eldest princess, and his power in the East Factory became more solid, and the title of deputy governor was about to be removed.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Fang Xinyue thanked him again, saying that meeting Letong and Mr. Zhao was a turning point in her fate.
Lin Susu was silent and didn't say much. The eldest princess said, "This child is quite quiet."
"No, Your Highness, she is waiting for dinner."
"Ha ha……"
With their antics, the eldest princess laughed more than in the past few days, and the servants all welcomed Zhao Letong to visit often.
The lunch was very sumptuous. Emperor Xuande was really good to the eldest princess and specially sent two imperial chefs to cook for her.
Seeing how delicious their meal was, the eldest princess also ate an extra bowl of rice.
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