mesbooks Chapter 344 4 Fu Jin Rong 4 quarrel
Chapter 344 4 Fu Jin Rong 4 quarrel
"Fujin, please take a rest. You have been looking at the account books all morning. You must have hurt your eyes."
Nanny Chang came into the study room carrying a bowl of hot milk. Seeing that the Fourth Lady was still looking at the account book, a look of heartache immediately appeared on her face.
In front of the desk, the Fourth Lady, who was only eleven years old after the New Year, was small in stature with a round face. She sat on a large armchair with a solemn expression.
She didn't move when she heard the noise. She finished reading the account book that she had read for most of the time, then rubbed her brows and said tiredly:
"I understand Madam's reminder, but I am still young and have not yet consummated my marriage with the Fourth Prince. In this huge Fourth Prince's mansion, Concubine Shi is eyeing me covetously in front of me, and Princess Song and Princess Li are also restless in the back. I can only firmly grasp the power of the housekeeper and let the Fourth Prince see my ability."
Nanny Chang knew her own wife's difficulties, but looking at the pale face of the Fourth Wife, she felt distressed and could not help but advise:
"I know how difficult it is for Madam, but you are still young and growing. You must not overwork yourself, or you will lose your energy and blood. This will be detrimental to your offspring in the future."
The fourth concubine was stunned at first, then blushed and spat:
"Mammy, it's too early to talk about having children or not."
Nanny Chang chuckled and said:
"It's not too early. It's just a matter of two or three years. There's no need for you to be ashamed. You and the Fourth Prince will consummate your marriage sooner or later."
"Mammy." The Fourth Lady turned away unwillingly. She became more and more shy, and finally showed some of the demeanor of a little girl.
At this moment, Nanny Chang thought of something and stopped smiling. She looked around and stepped forward and whispered:
"Fujin, do you know what day it is today?"
Seeing this, the Fourth Lady suppressed her shyness and said in confusion:
"Today is the sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month. Is there anything special?"
Nanny Chang said meaningfully:
"Today is the day when the Second Lady returns home."
The Fourth Lady was stunned and became more and more confused. What did this have to do with her?
Aunt Chang reminds:
"Fujin, our Concubine Shi was originally the Crown Princess. How could she remain indifferent on a day like today?"
After finishing speaking, he added:
"Even if she is indifferent, what about the Fourth Prince? After all, that woman was once the designated Crown Princess, and the rumor about her relationship with the Crown Prince was rampant. A man, no matter how much he cares about that woman, does not like his woman to have any relationship with another man, let alone our Fourth Prince who is a royal relative."
The Fourth Lady was holding the milk, looking thoughtful. In the afternoon, the Fourth Prince returned home from the upper study and went to the main courtyard to change clothes and wash up as usual.
The Fourth Lady personally served her. After she was done with all the work, the Fourth Prince took her to sit down and said in a gentle voice:
"From now on, I will let you take care of these small matters. Why do you need to do it yourself?"
The Fourth Lady blushed, but she forced herself to maintain a dignified and virtuous appearance. She lowered her eyes, took back her hand, and said sternly:
"Thank you for your understanding, Master, but these are what I, the concubine, should do."
The Fourth Prince's hands were empty. He paused imperceptibly, nodded slightly, and stopped talking. Then the room fell silent, and Nanny Chang quickly gave a wink to the Fourth Lady.
Although the Fourth Lady felt uncomfortable, she still spoke.
"Master, Concubine Shi's belly is almost seven months pregnant. I heard that it has grown as if it was inflated. This is also her first pregnancy and she is feeling very uncomfortable. Would you like to go and take a look?"
He said as if unintentionally:
"Oh, by the way, my eldest sister-in-law sent someone to deliver an invitation, saying that the New Year is coming soon, and we sisters-in-law should also go out and about, and prepare to hold a plum blossom viewing banquet at home. In addition to inviting me and the Third Lady, the Second Lady is also invited. However, the Second Lady is going back to her parents' home with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince today, so I'm afraid she won't receive it when she returns."
When he heard the Crown Prince mentioned, the Fourth Prince thought of the gossip he heard in the upper study today, and his body temperature suddenly dropped.
The Fourth Lady noticed that the atmosphere was not right and was startled. She then bit her lip. It turned out that the Fourth Prince really cared about the relationship between Concubine Shi and the Crown Prince.
When she entered the mansion, she found that the Fourth Prince was very cold towards Concubine Shi. She thought that the Fourth Prince, as her family had analyzed, was angry with Concubine Shi because he had lost their many years of brotherhood with the Crown Prince, and no longer liked her.
But now it seems that I was wrong. The Fourth Prince still has Concubine Shi in his heart.
At this time, the Fourth Prince suddenly stood up and said in a light tone:
"Well, Fu Jin, you should go to bed early. I will go to see Shi."
After saying that, he turned around and left. The Fourth Lady was a little stunned. She always felt that the Fourth Prince seemed angry. But when she thought about it carefully, she realized that she had said it very tactfully without revealing any flaws.
On the other hand, Shi Rongyue did know that today was the day when the Second Concubine returned home. She also heard that the Crown Prince would be accompanying her in person, and that he would bring several carts of gifts. It was a very grand occasion.
"Okay, Madam, the prince is just acting this way because he needs the support of the Second Lady's family. Look at how glorious she is now, but she will have many more hard times in the future."
As he spoke, he held his waist and changed several lying positions, but still felt uncomfortable.
"Please be careful with your movements, don't hurt the little prince."
Nanny Gu reminded and took Qingqiao and Qingning to protect Shi Rongyue from all directions as if they were their own cub, for fear that Shi Rongyue would get bumped accidentally.
At this time, Shi Rongyue sat up with an annoyed look on his face.
"I can just stay still if I feel uncomfortable. Why am I uncomfortable? Why is it so troublesome to have a baby?"
As she spoke, Shi Rongyue touched the pimples on her face and the stretch marks on her stomach. She was a little frightened and began to regret getting pregnant.
Seeing this, Nanny Gu was relieved:
"Concubine, please bear with it for a while. You will give birth in three months. This is the Fourth Prince's eldest son. Think about it, you are the only one pregnant in the Fourth Prince's backyard. This is unique."
When Shi Rongyue heard this, her expression became better. At this time, Nanny Gu shifted her attention.
"Concubine, it's time for dinner. Do you want the meal to be served?"
Shi Rongyue was already in the late stage of her pregnancy and had a good appetite recently. When she heard about the meal, her attention was diverted and she nodded immediately.
Just as Nanny Gu had instructed the palace servants to serve the meal, there was a sudden announcement from outside the door that the Fourth Prince had arrived.
Hearing this, Shi Rongyue stood up suddenly, which made Gu Mama's heart tremble. However, Shi Rongyue had already walked up to him with her big belly and said happily:
"Here comes the master."
The Fourth Prince still had a stern face. He just nodded and walked past Shi Rongyue.
Shi Rongyue's warm welcome was met with a cold shoulder. Her pregnancy had already caused a surge in estrogen levels, making her temper worse. When she saw the Fourth Prince like this, her expression immediately turned pale as well.
Fortunately, dinner was served at this time. The Fourth Prince had not yet eaten, so the two of them moved to the dining table, and Shi Rongyue's emotions were barely suppressed.
At the dinner table, Shi Rongyue, who had been in the Qing Dynasty for such a long time, still hadn't changed some of her habits. While the palace servants were serving the meal, she casually asked why the Fourth Prince came today.
The Fourth Prince sat upright in a chair, looking straight ahead, and said frankly that it was the Fourth Lady who asked him to come.
As soon as these words were spoken, it was like the last straw that broke the camel's back. Shi Rongyue, who was already suppressed, exploded and said that the Fourth Lady had bad intentions.
The Fourth Prince was stunned, then frowned and scolded. Shi Rongyue became even more furious upon seeing this. The Fourth Prince was already angry today and in a bad mood, so he just turned around and left, leaving Shi Rongyue crying and howling.
After a long time, she was finally persuaded by Nanny Gu to calm down. With red and swollen eyes, she said bitterly:
"What a good Fourth Lady, you look sweet on the outside but are actually bitter on the inside. Wait for me, your concubine. I will settle the score with you after I give birth to a little prince."
Then he bit his lip and muttered unwillingly:
"How did Shi Nanxi seduce the emperor? Why is the Fourth Prince still rude to me? I am obviously the heroine. But it doesn't matter..."
Shi Rongyue thought of something, hugged her belly, and regained her confidence:
"I already have a prince. When I give birth to a prince, I will have everything I want."
On the other hand, the Fourth Lady learned that the Fourth Prince had a big fight with Concubine Shi and left, and she didn't know whether to be happy or unhappy.
Time passed quickly, and on New Year's Eve, the entire palace was more lively than in previous years, because the emperor would confer titles on the six palaces today.
Chuxiu Palace.