Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Seeing this, Zhou Ying had no choice but to find a piece of paper for them to write their order themselves. If she could sell to all of them, it would save her the trouble of finding vendors.
After jotting down everyoneâs order, Zhou Ying put away the paper and said, âThank you for your support. When the wine is ready, Iâll send someone to send a letter to everyone.â
âWahhhâ¦â
As soon as she finished speaking, the First Prince burst into tears.
âSister Zhou, is the First Prince crying because you stole his limelight?â Mingyu turned her head and teased.
âHeâs probably sleepy.â Gu Wanning smiled.
âI donât know if heâs sleepy or not, but I indeed borrowed our big babyâs limelight today.
âAs his aunt, Iâll give him a big red packet during the new year.â Zhou Ying smiled.
âHow much? I know you donât lack money.â Mingyu said.
Zhou Ying turned her head and glanced at Mingyu. She was stunned when she saw her blinking at her. âHow about ten thousand taels of silver? Iâll give that to him every year in the future. Heâll have pocket money every year.â
âSister-in-law, thereâs no needâ¦â Gu Wanning was about to speak.
âItâs not like sheâs giving it to you,â Mingyu said. âJust keep it for the child.â
âThank you, sister-in-law.â Gu Wanning saw Zhou Ying nod at her. âIâll thank sister-in-law on his behalf.â
âWho asked me to be his aunt? I canât call him my nephew for nothing.â Zhou Ying said.
âMrs. Gu is sure generous. Congratulations to the First Prince. He will definitely be the richest child in the future.â Consort An smiled.
The others quickly echoed.
Even the Empress Dowager smiled happily.
However, the First Prince was really sleepy. Gu Wanning said a few polite words before bringing him back to her room.
Other than the royal family members, the others immediately formed groups of three to five and started chatting.
âWhy did you do that just now?â Zhou Ying asked Mingyu in confusion. âDid you want me to show off my wealth?â
âShh, listen.â Mingyu turned her head and nodded over.
Zhou Ying glanced over. It was the family members of the officials. Thinking of what she had said earlier, she used her divine sense to look over.
Some said she was generous, some said she was stupid, and some were jealous of her.
However, there were a few people who were discussing Wanning. They said that with the Gu coupleâs support and the First Princeâs birth, the Empressâs position might be hers.
Only then did Zhou Ying realize that Mingyu wanted her to back Gu Wanning up so everyone would be wary of her.
Thinking about it, it made sense. Chenglin was still young. Without the help of the couple, her life would be difficult once newcomers entered the palace.
After the one-month-old banquet in the afternoon, Gu Wanning went to find Zhou Ying. âSister-in-law, I was in a hurry earlier. You donât have to give my son so much money every year.â
I wonât take it either.â
âYou have to.â Zhou Ying briefly explained Mingyuâs intention and what she had heard. âItâs only a matter of time before a consort selection is held. You canât survive in the palace without money. In the future, Iâll give you 20,000 silver every year. If itâs not enough, send someone to send a letter.â
âIs there really going to be a consort selection?â Gu Wanningâs face darkened immediately.
âIf the Empress was here, maybe not.
âRemember my words from before; work hard on the Emperor.
âRemember, you can defend yourself, but donât take the initiative to harm others.
âIf you have anything to say, you can tell the Emperor. He is a reasonable person and will not watch you be bullied.
âAlso, be mindful about the previous Empress Dowager and the Eldest Princess, especially the Eldest Princess; get closer to her and care about her. It will only be good for you.â
âDonât worry, the Empress saved the Emperor. Even for her sake, I wonât ignore the Eldest Princess.â
âYup, the previous Empress will be a future hurdle in the Emperorâs heart, or perhaps a taboo. Try your best to respect her, and donât touch on this subject..â