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Upon arriving back at the Prime Ministerâs Mansion, Lin Zizi had already packed the belongings of both the children and the adults.
The children were also pacified.
Jiang Ning glanced at the children and smiled, âMother really has a way.â âThereâs nothing wrong with the children, theyâre just hot. Children are more sensitive to heat than adults. How can they not be uncomfortable wrapped up so thickly in such weather?â Lin Zizi glared at the wet nurse.
The wet nurse lowered her head, not daring to make a sound.
Even Lin Ziziâs anger was gentle.
She asked Jiang Ning, âHas the Prince of Yu left?â
âYes.â
âMother really misses you,â sighed Lin Zizi.
Jiang Ning laughed, âMother, moving into the Prince of Yuâs Mansion this time is a hundred times more liberating than before. If you miss me, you can visit, and I can return whenever I miss you too. No one can control me anymore.â âIâm not talking about that. I donât know if the Prince of Yu will be able to return once he leaves. My heart aches to think that at such a young age, youâll be left to guard the Prince of Yuâs Mansion like a widow.â
âOh, Mother, Iâm still young. Whatâs the point of thinking about all that now?â âHow can a mother not worry? Youâll be alone in the Prince of Yuâs Mansion, taking care of two children while your man is thousands of miles away. Thatâs too hard.â
âNot hard at all,â Jiang Ning laughed.
She was surrounded by four wet nurses and a large group of maids and servants.
She didnât have to stay up late to feed the babies, nor did she have to tire herself out by holding and coaxing them to sleep, and she didnât have to wash clothes or diapers.
Her job was just to take an occasional look and hold them when she felt like it.
She went to bed at night and woke up naturally. She had cute and pretty maids to help her with washing and dressing, and prepared meals were served to her. Hard, my ass.
And most importantly, she didnât have to serve a man or watch his moods.
The entire mansion was under her control!
This was the life of a fairy!
Jiang Ning happily moved into the Prince of Yuâs Mansion with her two children.
Jiang Ruobai came back to send her off, his face stern, preparing a stomach full of parting grief. In the end, he witnessed her joyful demeanor and teased her for being heartless.
Once settled into the Prince of Yuâs Mansion, life was as carefree and enjoyable as she had expected.
Meanwhile, the restaurant she had set up with Jiang Yi was also in full swing. Life was originally peaceful and happy, but there were always exceptions. The Emperor, not knowing whether she was lonely or unable to care for the two children, would frequently issue decrees for her to bring the children into the palace. Sometimes, the children had to stay in the palace.
Aside from the harassment by the aging emperor, the newly-appointed Princess Consort of the Crown Prince, formerly the Princess Consort of Huai, was also a restless person. She held various gatherings in the East Palace and invited the royal family members to attend.
There were flower appreciation events on the third of the third month, rituals on the Qingming Festival, and even more events during the Dragon Boat Festival.
As the Princess Consort of Yu, Jiang Ning was always on the invitation list.
She couldnât refuse either.
If she did refuse, the Princess Consort of the Crown Prince would visit her personally, expressing concern and asking why she didnât attend, or if she was feeling unwell, even bringing the Imperial Physician with her.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, Jiang Ning would begrudgingly attend at least one of the events after being invited three times.
Now, with the Qixi Festival approaching, the Princess Consort of the Crown Prince was busy once again.
Jiang Ning had already turned down two invitations, so this time she had no choice but to go.
Huang Ying complained, âThis Princess Consort of the Crown Prince is too keen on these events. Doesnât she think itâs too expensive?â
Jiang Ning laughed, âIf you were originally quite ugly and suddenly became a great beauty one day, would you hide at home to admire yourself or go out?â âWell⦠of course, Iâd go out.â
âSo you understand her then. After becoming the Princess Consort of the Crown Prince, shouldnât she show off a bit? Make sure all the dignitaries in Changâan City know that sheâs the Princess Consort of the Crown Prince..â