"Grandma, I'm hungry."
Little Tangyuan covered his tummy, reminding him of his milk.
Sigh, the adult world is so hard to understand.
"Sigh~"
Unbeknownst to Jiang Yue, she had been chatting with Miss Chen, or rather, Xiuer, for a very long time.
After a while, the little grandson got hungry.
"I am deeply honored to have this chat with the Princess today. Please consider it carefully."
Chen Xiuer was tactful and knew when to stop.
"Alright, it's getting late. This time, I won't keep you for dinner."
Jiang Yue nodded, having already made up her mind.
She was in a good mood after watching Xiuer leave.
Holding his grandson and kissing him sweetly:
"Sorry, Grandma asked the kitchen to make you some minced meat and egg custard, it smells so good!"
"Giggle~"
Little Tangyuan smiled and hugged her grandmother's neck, saying, "Grandma is the best!"
Chen Xiuer left the princess's mansion and returned to her own carriage.
"Bang bang bang~"
My heart was racing, but a gust of cold wind gradually calmed my mind.
"Return to the residence."
"Yes, ma'am!"
On this trip, she only brought a coachman; she didn't bring a single maid.
Princess, you are indeed an extraordinary woman!
According to her father, the princess lived in a remote mountain village in her early years. She was a widow, and her husband died in battle after serving in the army.
The princess, a mere woman, raised three sons and one daughter with great hardship.
Two of his sons went into business and achieved some success, while one son passed the imperial examination and became very famous.
Her beloved daughter, who is about the same age as her, studies medicine and strives to benefit the people...
Compared to the princess, what did her past ambitions amount to?
If she were fortunate enough to serve by the princess's side, she would give her life for her country!
At the Princess's residence, as the guests departed, Aunt Ge began serving the meal.
After the masters were all seated, one dish after another was brought in.
In the blink of an eye, a feast for the eyes, with its delicious color, aroma, and taste, came into view on the dining table.
Small glutinous rice balls aren't just served with egg and meat custard; they can also be made with milk.
This is a very rare item, and it also contains some other dried fruits, giving it a delightful aroma of dried fruits alongside its milky flavor.
It's making my mouth water, it's so tempting!
"Mother, you're biased! You've forgotten about your son now that you have a grandson!"
Qingsong complained that even the food didn't taste good anymore.
Her eyes were fixed on the milk in front of her son.
"You should have said so earlier. I thought you were a grown-up and wouldn't like these childish drinks, so I didn't ask the kitchen to make them. Since you like them, I'll have the kitchen make some for you next time."
Jiang Yue glanced at the second brother, but instead of scolding him, she offered a gentle explanation.
Qingsong was quite surprised to hear this; in the past, his mother would have given him a flick on the forehead long ago.
Could it be that something good is about to happen today?
Jiang Yue smiled but remained silent. There was good news, but she wasn't going to tell her second son.
Fangfang stepped on her husband's foot.
A subtle wink to her husband: Don't try to be innocent after getting what you want.
"Mom, one serving isn't enough!"
Qingsong blinked, indicating that he could act spoiled with his mother at his age.
"Pfft~"
Milk sprayed out of Little Tangyuan's mouth, and Daddy's tone was so scary!
"Then let's cook a pot of it. Fangfang, Yaoyao, Niannian, and Yueyue can drink it too."
Jiang Yue rolled her eyes at her second brother. No matter how precious the milk was, she wouldn't let her own family suffer.
"Thank you, Mother~"
Fangfang and Qingyao exchanged a smile upon hearing this and continued eating.
"Thank you, Auntie!"
Wang Niannian and Wang Yueyue put down their bowls and chopsticks, stood up, curtsied, and thanked them.
"Sit down and eat. Don't keep thanking me. We're all family. We should share the good times and the bad. I'll take the blame for you."
Jiang Yue gestured for her two girlfriends to sit down and talk. The sisters of the second son's wife had grown up and had become much more familiar with each other over the past few days.
Therefore, there was a hint of joking in her words.
Fangfang understood the joke in her mother-in-law's words, but what she truly believed was that no matter rich or poor, she would never abandon her husband's family.
Wang Niannian and Wang Yueyue smiled and obediently sat down, both feeling grateful.
Although my brother-in-law is sometimes a bit unreliable, he is a good husband and treats my sister very well.
Because of his affection for the family, he showed a respectful but distant concern for the two sisters, without any ill intentions.
Whether it was the previous pandemic and vaccines, or this time fleeing, my brother-in-law has always protected his sisters and never said he would abandon them...
Jiang Yue gently wiped the dirt from her grandson's mouth, patted the little guy's back, and then, as if remembering something, reminded him:
"By the way, I just met Chen Xiuer, the only daughter of Commandant Chen. This girl is free-spirited and has a lot of potential. I want to use her. She will be appearing at the Princess's residence soon. If you encounter her, treat her well."
Okay~
"Okay, Mom~"
Okay~
"We've taken note."
Qingsong and his wife, Qingyao, and the two sisters Niannian and Yueyue all responded after hearing the instructions.
......
County Lieutenant's Mansion——
"What? Xiuer volunteered herself? Such a big matter, and you and your daughter didn't even discuss it with me!"
When Mrs. Chen finally got her daughter home, she didn't even bother to eat. After learning the reason, she was extremely anxious.
When a girl reaches a suitable age, wouldn't it be better for her to choose a good marriage partner, get married, and become a good wife and mother?
Why get involved in fighting and the vortex of power?
Strategists, nine out of ten of them, don't have a good ending!
If she had known, she should have arranged for the master to take a concubine!
It's better than the Chen family having no heir; she would have no face to face her in-laws in the afterlife...
"Mother, I don't want to get married. Is marriage the only way out for a woman?"
"I don't want that. I want to become a strong person like the princess, someone who can make a name for herself without needing a husband's family!"
"I don't want to wear this dress anymore. I want to wear clothes that are easy to walk in, like a man!"
When Chen Xiuer realized that her mother had discovered her secret, she decided to throw caution to the wind and reveal all her innermost thoughts.
"Madam, like father, like daughter. Xiu'er is indeed like this..."
Chen Haichao couldn't continue speaking; if he did, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to sleep in bed tonight.
"It's all your fault! You just spoiled her so much that she became unruly and could never get married. Are you happy about that?"
Madam Chen clutched her handkerchief, deeply hurt, her eyes red and swollen.
"Madam, we only have one daughter, Xiu'er. If we don't love her, who will?"
Chen Haichao gave his daughter a wink, signaling her to leave first and leave the rest to him.
Knowing she was in the wrong, Chen Xiuer curtsied and slipped away, leaving the "battlefield" for her father to clean up.
"Xiuer is a girl, how can she show her face in public? If word gets out, it will ruin her reputation..."
Madam Chen turned away, wiped away her tears, and in the end, it was all out of a loving mother's heart.
"Isn't Princess Jiang also a woman, yet she rose from a commoner to be exceptionally granted the title of princess by the late emperor through her own abilities?"
Chen Haichao dismissed the maids and servants, and patiently spent most of the night counseling his wife...
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