"Not only are we left in the palace, but now they want to keep the children too?" Jin Xiaoran sighed softly.
“Our Jin family has been loyal and valiant for three generations. How could His Majesty take our child away?” Jin Xiaoran said indignantly, hugging his daughter tightly in his arms.
"General, be careful what you say!" Xun Yunge cautiously glanced at the doors and windows, making sure they were tightly closed and that no palace maids were around before continuing, "His Majesty has already issued the decree, which means there is no room for negotiation on this matter."
"Maybe when Zhuangzhuang grows up, he will naturally be able to take back his own possession."
"Moreover, His Majesty has bestowed upon my daughter the title of Princess Jiaping, which is an immense honor. Furthermore, the whole world knows how much His Majesty dotes on the little princess. Our daughter lives in the little princess's palace, so everything she needs will certainly be the best."
"I heard that the little princess drinks mutton soup and eats honey. If our daughter lives with the little princess, we will definitely arrange a wet nurse with plenty of milk."
"The treatment in the palace is definitely the best and of the highest standard."
"Besides, her brother Jinzhi is here too. Don't worry, our daughter won't be mistreated." Although Xun Yunge was very reluctant to take her daughter away from her, since she couldn't change the situation, she could only comfort Jin Xiaoran in this way.
"Yes, you're right, it's just a little hard to part with it." Jin Xiaoran nodded.
"His Majesty also said that we can visit him at any time."
"Okay, then let's send our daughter to Fushuang Palace."
"You should stay here and rest well, don't go out. I'm taking Zhuangzhuang to Fushuang Palace, and while I'm at it, I'll go see that famous little princess."
Xun Yunge nodded, placed a white jade longevity lock around Jin Zhuangzhuang's neck, and put a small hand warmer inside the cup containing Jin Zhuangzhuang.
...
Inside the Fu Shuang Palace, Yun Duoduo watched the bustling activity inside, with people coming and going, and she was very curious about what was going on.
Then she heard a baby crying. Oh, which concubine in the palace has given birth again?
So, does that mean she's not the youngest in the palace? Does she have a younger brother or sister?
Yun Duoduo found it a bit strange, though, that she hadn't heard of any concubines in the palace being pregnant all this time.
Just then, Jin Xiaoran walked in carrying Jin Zhuangzhuang.
"Father?" Jin Jinzhi was stunned when she saw Jin Xiaoran walk in, but then she realized who it was when she saw the baby he was holding.
"Father, did Mother give birth? Was it a smooth delivery? Is Mother alright?" Jin Jinzhi rushed to Jin Xiaoran's side.
"You little rascal, you have a little sister now! Your mother is doing well and is resting in the bedroom!" Jin Xiaoran placed Jin Zhuangzhuang in Jin Jinzhi's arms and walked to the bedside to look at Yun Duoduo.
Yun Duoduo blinked as she looked at the unshaven middle-aged man in front of her.
"Wow, this little girl is so pretty!" Jin Xiaoran gently poked Yun Duoduo's little face and rocked the cradle.
“I am your Uncle Jin.” After saying that, Jin Xiaoran looked at Fu Shuang Palace. “Hmm, the layout here is indeed quite nice.”
"Alright, Jinzhi, your father has to go back to take care of your mother. I'm leaving your sister in your care!"
"Don't worry, Father. By the way, Father, what's my sister's name?" Jin Jinzhi called out, looking at Jin Xiaoran's retreating figure.
"Jin Zhuangzhuang!"
Jin Jinzhi carried the crying baby to Yun Duoduo and placed the infant on the bed.
"Zhuangzhuang, this is the little princess. From now on, you will live together." Jin Jinzhi said earnestly to Jin Zhuangzhuang, introducing the little princess to his sister.
"Princess, this is my younger sister, Jin Zhuangzhuang. She will stay with you and grow up with you from now on." Jin Jinzhi gently patted Yun Duoduo's little hand and said to her with a smile.
[Jin...Zhuangzhuang?]
Yun Duoduo was a little confused. Wasn't this name chosen too casually?!
Names like Golden Leopard, Golden Ingot, Golden Dragon Fish, and Golden Glitter all sound better than this "Golden Strong"! How will a little girl be able to face people when she grows up?!
At this moment, Yun Duoduo had no idea that Zhuangzhuang would grow up to be a little girl who liked to stick her butt out and tease scorpions, and was known as the number one poisonous woman in Nanyang.
Jin Jinzhi was looking at the two little sisters on the bed when he suddenly felt a gust of wind behind him. He immediately drew his sword and shouted, "Who?!"
Jin Jinzhi looked at the unfamiliar face in front of her with suspicion.
"Brother, let's talk this over. Everything can be discussed. Put the knife down first." An eight-year-old boy dressed in brocade robes raised his hands in pleading, looking worriedly at the boy opposite him who was about the same age.
"It's disgraceful to always be brandishing swords and spears, haha, disgraceful." The Third Prince Yun Yishu chuckled and gently deflected the sword that Jin Jinzhi had placed against his neck.
"I am Duoduo's elder brother, the Third Prince Yun Yishu, here to see my sister." Seeing that Jin Jinzhi's sword was still at his neck and he made no move to remove it, Yun Yishu continued to explain, smiling ingratiatingly as he introduced himself.
"So you're Duoduo's elder brother. You're here, why are you acting so suspiciously?" Jin Jinzhi sheathed his sword.
"Huh? Why is there an extra doll on the bed?" Yun Yishu was surprised to find two small dolls lying on the bed.
"The one next to me is my younger sister, Jin Zhuangzhuang," Jin Jinzhi introduced to Yun Yishu.
Yun Yishu walked over curiously to take a look, and saw a little baby lying next to her younger sister.
Yun Yishu looked at Yun Duoduo. Every time he saw his younger sister, he would feel inexplicably good. His younger sister was as delicate as a porcelain doll, fair and tender.
But this girl named Jin Zhuangzhuang, this guy's little sister, looks all wrinkled, drooling, and doesn't seem very bright.
"Hey buddy, why is your sister so ugly? She looks like a little old woman!" Yun Yishu stroked his chin, frowning as he looked Jin Zhuangzhuang up and down.
"My sister is prettier! My sister is like a fairy descended from heaven!" Yun Yishu said with a smug look on her face and a very cheerful tone.
“Look at your sister! What kind of brother are you? Why is your sister's face so yellow? Did she put some kind of powder on her?” He leaned closer to the doll and rubbed Jin Zhuangzhuang’s face hard with his paw.
Jin Zhuangzhuang cried out in pain.
Yun Duoduo kicked her two short legs and thought to herself, "Goodness, even if it's not pretty, you can't say it to my brother's face!"
Third brother, why did you have to provoke this guy of all people?
This young man is incredibly strong; even if you and your two elder brothers were together, you might not be able to beat him, let alone the few you sent today!
She was worried for her third brother. Good luck to him!
"Who are you calling ugly?!"
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