East Palace —
The Crown Princess waited for a long time, but the Crown Prince did not appear, so she instructed the nanny to remove the wine and dishes.
"Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince has not yet returned to the palace. He must be delayed by official duties. Why don't I heat up these wines and dishes and send them to His Highness's bedchamber?"
Granny Cao felt very sorry for the Crown Princess, so while comforting her, she also offered her advice.
"I will listen to you, Granny. Thank you for thinking of things for me."
Cao Xinrou moved into the palace and leaned against the Fragrant Concubine's couch, looking somewhat tired.
Since she became pregnant, she has been lethargic and lacks energy in her limbs.
Thanks to Granny Cao's presence, she wasn't caught off guard.
"Princess Consort, please don't overthink it. Everything will be arranged for you by the nanny. Just focus on your pregnancy and give birth to the little prince."
Granny Cao was a servant born into the Cao family and had been dependent on the master's family for generations.
Granny Cao was highly trusted by Madam Cao, who not only bestowed upon her the surname of her master but also freed her children and descendants from slavery, allowing them to take the imperial examinations and marry in grand style.
She would do anything for her master's family!
Including, for the sake of the Crown Princess, using other people's hands to... [the Crown Prince's beloved...]
Pregnant women have many dietary restrictions.
It was that person who was greedy and ate something they shouldn't have, which is why they developed stretch marks all over their belly!
"Granny, if I hadn't given birth to the little grandson, do you think His Highness would have disliked me?"
Cao Xinrou was somewhat frightened, and nervously stroked her belly with both hands, trying to seek comfort from the nanny.
"No, Your Highness, you are the Crown Prince's lawfully wedded wife. No matter how favored others may be, they are still just concubines!"
Granny Cao shook her head, took a white, fluffy blanket from a nearby shelf, covered the Crown Princess's belly, and continued to comfort her softly:
"As long as the Cao family stands, the future Empress's position will only belong to you, the Crown Princess!"
"Even if you don't give birth to a grandson of the emperor, but someone else does, they can be adopted into your name if you wish!"
"They all have to address you as Mother Consort!"
After hearing these words, Cao Xinrou's chaotic heart gradually calmed down...
In the stillness of the night, His Highness the Crown Prince returned to the Eastern Palace.
Without alerting anyone else, and without allowing anyone to follow.
He walked through the palace with a heavy heart, thinking about how he had been busy with official duties and hadn't seen his beloved daughter for several days.
Turning around, I went to the Moon Invitation Palace, which I hadn't visited in a long time...
Upon seeing him, the attendants outside the hall hurriedly tried to kneel down and pay their respects.
"Shh~"
"Don't make a sound."
"......"
The servant nodded, covered his mouth, and didn't make a sound.
Baili Youqin walked into the hall without any hindrance, and suddenly felt that there seemed to be too few people serving her.
After frowning, he continued walking.
"Wow wow wow~"
Inside the hall, there was the faint sound of a baby crying.
"Your Highness, the little princess is hungry. The wet nurse has an upset stomach and has asked for leave. Please feed the little princess yourself."
"Okay, all of you go out and stand here. I feel bad."
"Yes, ma'am!"
Upon hearing the commotion, Baili Youqin, as if possessed, instinctively hid behind a pillar to avoid the noise.
"Shan'er, the Consort hasn't been properly nourished after giving birth, so I'm afraid her milk supply is insufficient. Let's go to the small kitchen and stew some lactation-boosting tonics for her."
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to Sister Caixia~"
......
Didn't you take proper care of your health?
Could it be that the Crown Princess mistreated Xian'er?
Baili Youqin felt a little guilty, realizing that she seemed to have neglected Xian'er.
After the maids left, he quietly approached the inner chamber and, through the beaded curtain, witnessed a scene that moved him deeply...
Shangguan Xian'er carefully breastfed her baby, perhaps because her daughter bit her and hurt her, she endured it without complaint.
Her frail body possessed a fragmented, hazy beauty.
Baili Youqin's pity for her reached its peak.
They fell in love at first sight when they first met.
Back then, she was breathtakingly beautiful...
He neglected Xian'er, failed to keep their promise, and even ignored her and their daughter after she gave birth...
"who?"
He accidentally made a noise, and with nowhere to hide, he went over, sat down beside her, and put his arm around her, saying:
"It's me. I'm late. I'm sorry."
Shangguan Xian'er's eyes were filled with tears, she seemed about to speak but hesitated, looking pitiful.
Looking at a beautiful woman under the lamplight, the more you look, the more breathtaking she becomes.
"Your Highness~"
Shangguan Xian'er called out affectionately, then lowered her eyes, inadvertently revealing her slender neck and a large expanse of fair skin...
Hmph, men, they're all the same~
"Fairy~"
......
A moment later, Caixia entered the room and took the baby princess away from the swaddling clothes.
After leaving the inner hall, he gestured for Shan'er to close the hall door.
"It's done?"
"Okay, let's go. I'll look after the young princess. You prepare plenty of water."
"good."
The two had been by the young lady's side for many years and had a perfect understanding of each other.
They couldn't afford to make any mistakes for the sake of their mistress's plans!
Tonight, I must ensure that the young lady regains the emperor's favor...
In fact, after taking that medicine, in just seven days, the stretch marks on Shangguan Xian'er's stomach disappeared, her skin became as white as snow, and her figure returned to what it was before she got married.
Her waist was so slender it could be encircled by a single hand, yet her figure appeared more robust.
Baili Youqin was pleasantly surprised to discover these changes, and became completely absorbed in the gentle embrace...
What night is this?
The fragrant grasses are lush and green...
The palace attendants, seeing that His Highness the Crown Prince had not come out for a long time, guessed that this concubine had finally made it.
Similarly, he also made it through!
While other servants sought other opportunities, he resolutely stayed, and he made the right gamble!
......
Yunshui County
The conspiracies and schemes in Jinling will not affect this place for the time being.
With the exception of a few restless individuals, most of the newly appointed officials simply want to stay put and do their jobs properly.
With the addition of these officials, trivial official duties were all handed over to them to handle.
The core secrets, of course, would not be something these people would get involved in.
dissatisfied?
You can get out of Yunshui County at any time!
Yunshui County is the fiefdom of Princess Xiangyun. Do you know what a fiefdom is?
As long as the princess doesn't rebel, everything here must be done according to her wishes!
After several minor punishments and warnings, a few officials with connections were gradually brought to their senses and behaved themselves.
Of course, no one expects these people to behave themselves for long, but if the other party makes any underhanded moves, the entire county is an informant and can report them!
If someone is on the corruption list, then a thorough investigation should be conducted, and if the investigation confirms the facts, then the corruption will be investigated.
Well then, what rules of Yunshui County, what laws of the imperial court can allow corrupt officials to get away with it?
kill!
Beheading, slow slicing, and dismemberment by chariot.
A punishment specifically designed to punish corrupt officials!
Liu Yunfei thrived in Yunshui County, living a carefree and comfortable life.
If it weren't for his age and resume, not only Jiang Yue, but anyone else would think this person was an undercover agent!
Jiang Yue knew it was purely a case of a social bull.
To maximize the value of a stock bull, let it roam freely!
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