Only Prince Yi accompanied the guests at the banquet; Yao Guang did not come either. Prince Yi explained that the Princess Consort and Consort Yu were both looking after Princess Yuening.
“Yuening has always been in good health, but this incident is just too difficult for her to accept. Alas.” Prince Yi sighed after saying this.
Upon hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo and the others nodded in understanding.
Indeed, who could have imagined that their biological daughter would be stolen by criminals when she was only one year old, without them knowing anything and being kept in the dark for five years?
Although her biological daughter is now right in front of her, the news came too suddenly. Not to mention, when she thinks about the suffering her biological daughter has endured outside, Yuening, as the biological mother, feels not only guilt and heartache, but also anger towards Biyu and the child's wet nurse.
This feeling was completely different from that of the mothers of the other children.
Although the pain of Tian Shu and the other mothers began from the moment they lost their children, it was not until they found their children that their suffering ended.
In contrast, the process from when Yu Ning learned that her child was lost to when the child was right in front of her was too short, but the impact of this event was too great. Even the usually gentle and refined Prince Consort Yu Ruiren was so angry that his eyes were about to burst when he learned the truth. He wanted to tear the maid Bi Yu to pieces. How much more so for Princess Yu Ning, the child's biological mother, a woman with a strong mentality, she could not bear it.
Fortunately, the child is now safe and sound.
Otherwise, they would be deceived their whole lives and never know that their own flesh and blood had been separated from them.
However, as Prince Yi just mentioned, the imperial physician has examined Princess Yuening and determined that her condition was caused by a sudden shock. He said that as long as she rests and recuperates, she will soon be fine.
Actually, the main reason was that Yao Guang was standing safely in front of her. Otherwise, if she only knew that the child had been lost long ago and that she didn't know where the child was or whether the child was alive or dead, and that the child she was being deceived into raising was not her own flesh and blood, Princess Yuening would probably be so angry that even if she didn't die from vomiting blood, she would be half dead.
However, when Hong Xiaoduo learned that Princess Yuening had fainted twice, for a moment she asked herself if she had not considered things thoroughly enough regarding Yaoguang's matter.
They didn't consider Princess Yuening's perspective. Would things have been better if they had subtly laid the groundwork for her beforehand?
It's because I'm unmarried. Even though I've been called "Mom" by seven children for over two years, I haven't actually given birth or been a real mother. So, I didn't consider that aspect.
Or perhaps it's because the last child has also found a family, so he can finally put his mind at ease, and that's why he's a little impatient?
But then she thought, no matter what, Yao Guang's family was reunited smoothly, which was a good result. So why should she go through the process of reviewing, examining herself, and feeling guilty?
"Your Highness, I'll take them for a stroll in the streets later. I don't want to be too conspicuous," Hong Xiaoduo said, remembering to greet them first.
Upon hearing this, Prince Yi immediately understood her meaning and laughed, "Alright, I'll arrange for someone inconspicuous to follow along and guide us, that shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Hong Xiaoduo naturally wouldn't object and nodded with a smile.
"Father, I have a favor to ask of you." Yuheng, who was sitting next to Prince Yi, hesitated for a long time before whispering to him.
His daughter wanted something from him? Prince Yi quickly leaned towards his daughter and whispered, "Don't ask me for anything. Just tell me what you need. I won't ask for the stars or the moon from heaven, but I can grant you anything else."
"Yes, yes, you haven't told Mother that I still want to follow her, have you? I dare not tell her." Yuheng's voice grew softer and softer as she spoke.
It's not that she's unfilial; she's only been back at the Prince's mansion and reunited with her mother for two days, and she's already thinking about leaving.
However, based on her observation, her mother probably wouldn't stay in the mansion for long this time.
Before dinner, seeing her seventh sister faint twice due to emotional distress, and her mother crying with heartache and anxiety beside her, Yuheng began to worry that if she knew that she was going to leave the manor, would she also be sad and faint?
No, it's not that I'm being filial!
Back home, after recognizing his mother, he still couldn't bear to part with her.
I had a feeling in my heart, how should I put it, that my father and mother were in the royal palace in this fiefdom, but where was my mother? I felt that if I didn't go with them this time, I might never have the chance to see her again.
Yuheng didn't know where this feeling came from, but he was just afraid!
Prince Yi was taken aback when he heard his daughter's words. He hadn't forgotten about it since he returned home. However, he had only returned to the mansion yesterday, and seeing his wife's joy at seeing their daughter, it wasn't appropriate to bring it up.
With the banquet in progress and the matter of the Emperor's niece's family, it seems inappropriate to bring up this matter now.
"Yuheng, don't worry, I haven't forgotten about this matter. It's just that it's not appropriate to mention it to your mother these days. I'm thinking of waiting a couple more days and finding a suitable opportunity to talk about it."
Don't worry, since I promised you this, I won't go back on my word. I'll talk to your mother for you.
Besides, Yaoguang has only just reunited with your seventh sister, and your mother and the others know about your seventh sister's situation. If you want to leave the manor with them, is Yaoguang also planning to do the same?
"I think your mother and master shouldn't leave for another two or three days. Just stay calm and wait patiently. Spend more time with your mother these next few days," Prince Yi said softly, trying to comfort his daughter.
Although he didn't really want his daughter to leave, he knew even more clearly that he could change his mind and not let his daughter go with Hong Xiaoniangzi and the others.
Since the child's parents disagreed, Lady Hong naturally wouldn't forcefully take the child away.
But if that's the case, the daughter can stay by her side, but then what? Will she still be as close to me and her mother as she is now?
He knew he would lose his daughter's trust, and most importantly, his daughter would be unhappy because of it. What he wanted was for his daughter to be happy.
Yuheng felt somewhat relieved after receiving a response from his father.
After everyone finished eating and put down their chopsticks, Prince Yi instructed his steward to arrange for a clever servant to accompany Hong Xiaoduo and the others out of the mansion for a stroll.
After leaving the mansion, Hong Xiaoduo noticed the heavy purse hanging down the waist of the servant named Jixiang, whose waist was also bulging. He realized that Jixiang was preparing to pay for whatever they wanted to buy.
In a side room of Guiyuan, Biyu, whose hands and feet were bound by ropes, sat leaning against the wall. She slowly opened her eyes when she heard the door open. After seeing who it was, she said to herself with a self-deprecating smile, "You are young, but you have a lot of ideas. You did not do as I said, otherwise you would have been keeping me company here."
The fact that the guards outside allowed you to enter shows that the princess and her husband were not angry with you.
But what about me? I admit I lied to the princess and the others, but I didn't steal their daughter. Zhaohua, do you think it's fair that they treat me like this?
Zhaohua, no matter what, you were brought into the princess's mansion by me and made into a county princess. I have taken good care of you for five years, providing you with a life of luxury.
Even if they find their real daughter, even if you lose your status as a princess, your future life will be a hundred or a thousand times better than staying in that nunnery.
So, Zhaohua, can you bear to watch me be taken away by them? They'll kill me out of spite, Zhaohua…
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