My Mother-in-Law Turned Out to Be the Grand Princess. What Now?
Old Madam Zhou is quite well-known in Beijing now.
Because some of the things she predicted were very accurate.
During her previous life, while on the run, she heard many rumors, and so Old Madam Zhou made a lot of money by relying on these rumors.
With tears and snot streaming down her face, Old Madam Zhou said, "Zhou Fusheng is the eldest princess's son."
"Boom..."
The whole family was in an uproar. Qian Huihui looked at her and said, "You mean the eldest princess's son? How could that peasant Zhou Fusheng be him?"
Zhou Fuyu couldn't believe it either. "Then this is a scam, right?"
Old Madam Zhou shook her head and said:
Do you remember Zhou Fusheng had a jade pendant?
That jade pendant was given to him by the eldest princess. Ah! We should have treated him better.
Zhou Fuyu sneered, "No matter how good you are to him, it's useless. He's an ingrate."
Old Madam Zhou looked at them and said, "So what should we do now?"
Zhou Fuyu thought for a moment and said, "Mother, let's take it slow. You're quite famous in the capital now, let's make money first!"
Old Madam Zhou nodded helplessly.
The eldest princess looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Your family hasn't had it easy either. Did your parents only have you as their child?"
Zhou Wanwan shook her head and said, "No? I have three older brothers."
The eldest princess exclaimed with delight, "You actually have three older brothers?"
Zhou Wanwan nodded, and the princess looked at the female official beside her and said, "Why don't you go and fetch his brother? Where is your brother?"
Zhou Wanwan said, "We're at the Five Luminaries Academy now. If we're going to call someone, we should call Gu Sinian too."
The female official went directly to the Five Luminaries Academy, where Zhou Qingyan, Zhou Qinghe, and Zhou Qingchen were all studying diligently.
They plan to take the provincial examination next year, so they are studying very hard.
Then the female officials announced, "By order of the Princess, Zhou Qingyan, Zhou Qinghe, Zhou Qingchen, and Gu Sinian, proceed to the Princess's residence immediately."
Zhou Qingyan was taken aback for a moment and asked, "May I ask, madam, what has happened? Is something wrong with my sister?"
The people from the nearby academy whispered among themselves, "Oh dear, it seems the Zhou Family has offended the Princess."
"These peasants, they dared to attend the Princess's birthday banquet? Now look what's happened!"
The female official smiled faintly and said, "Young master, rest assured, the princess simply wishes to see you. The carriage outside is ready; please follow me."
The four of them had no idea what had happened, so they could only follow her into the Princess's residence.
They entered the Princess's residence. The princess sat regally in the main hall, wearing a bright red brocade robe with wide sleeves, a peach-colored phoenix jacket, and a pearl and jade phoenix hairpin. She exuded an air of dignity and nobility.
Zhou Wanwan was sitting next to her, and the princess was peeling lychees and stuffing them into Zhou Wanwan's mouth.
Zhou Qingyan's heart skipped a beat, and he coughed, saying, "Zhou Wanwan, what... what are you doing?"
Zhou Wanwan looked up at them and said, "Brother, you're here? Perfect timing, dinner's ready! I'm starving too."
The eldest princess smiled and said, "So you are Zhou Qingyan, Zhou Qingchen, and Zhou Qinghe! You are indeed handsome. Come, let's eat first."
The princess had the Imperial Kitchen prepare this dinner.
Braised bear paw, braised deer tendon, braised sea cucumber, eight-treasure stuffed carp, roast suckling pig, crystal pork knuckle, pigeon and pine nut rolls, matsutake stewed pigeon, cordyceps stewed old duck... hot and cold dishes, meat and vegetables, steamed, fried, stewed and boiled dishes, all available.
Zhou Wanwan was enjoying her meal, while Liu Su'e and Zhou Fusheng next to her ate very reservedly.
The eldest princess looked at them and said, "Our family doesn't have many rules, so you don't need to be reserved. Eat however you like."
Zhou Fusheng still felt somewhat unfamiliar with his biological mother.
Liu Su'e was even more apprehensive. Good heavens, what if her mother-in-law suddenly became a princess?! What was she going to do?
Zhou Wanwan, on the other hand, ate and drank as she pleased; she was shameless anyway.
The eldest princess looked at her and said, "You little rascal, you have quite a good appetite. Watching you eat makes me feel much better."
Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "I can eat three bowls of rice."
"Hahaha... I like you more and more the more I look at you. Why don't you stay here with me tonight? You can sleep with your grandma, okay?" The dignified princess calling herself grandma in front of Zhou Wanwan is really something else.
Generally speaking, the eldest princess refers to herself as "this palace".
Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said, "Okay! Then I'll sleep with you tonight."
The princess breathed a sigh of relief. She could sense that everyone in front of her was very restrained, except for Zhou Wanwan, who was fearless.
The eldest princess quickly had her private treasury opened and selected many writing implements for them, including brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones.
They also prepared four dark-patterned brocade long gowns, a mink fur overcoat for warmth, cloud-patterned satin boots, a Hotan peace pendant, a gilded hair ornament, and a set of scholar's cap and robe in the style of Zhou Fusheng.
The reward given to Liu Su'e included dozens of bolts of brocade, silk, and satin, as well as clothing materials in red, blue, and lotus root colors.
A set of gold and ruby-inlaid headdress, Hotan bracelet, and a gilded carved vanity case.
Dozens of pairs of embroidered jackets and skirts for all four seasons, fox fur capes, and soft satin embroidered shoes.
The eldest princess saw them off at the door, watched them board the carriage, and said with some Yiyi, "Fusheng! From now on, this will be your home. Come back and visit often when you have time."
Zhou Fusheng nodded and said, "Your Highness, I understand. I will come to visit you often."
After they left, the eldest princess picked up Zhou Wanwan and said, "Oh! I feel so empty living in this big courtyard all by myself. It would be so nice if you could come and keep me company."
Zhou Wanwan shook her head and said, "My parents just Upper Capital City. They've lived in the countryside their whole lives. They won't be used to having them move in."
The eldest princess sighed and said:
"That's true, let them be free!"
You seem fearless, but I'm quite happy to have you with me.
You have no idea how happy I am. I thought I would grow old alone, but I never expected to have you all by my side.
The eldest princess led Zhou Wanwan to the private treasury, and looking at the contents, said:
"These things will all be yours from now on. You have no idea how long Princess Jianing has been coveting these things from me?"
Originally, Noble Consort Ning said she would give her to me as my daughter. Ha! With that arrogant and domineering personality, I dare not accept her."
Zhou Wanwan laughed and said, "I'm just afraid they'll try to trip me up."
The eldest princess snorted coldly and said, "You are now my granddaughter. Anyone who dares to touch you, I will fight them to the death."
Zhou Wanwan chuckled; the princess was truly good to her.
She followed the princess into the bedroom, and soon, the princess's servants brought her more than 20 sets of clothes.
Zhou Wanwan casually picked out an outfit, and a maid led her down to take a bath.
The place where the eldest princess lived was extremely luxurious.
This separate bathing hut is particularly exquisite, with white marble flooring and underfloor heating, making it warm to the touch and preventing your feet from getting cold.
In the center of the room stood a large bathtub carved from a piece of warm jade.
The wooden shelves next to it were piled high with nice things, including flower petals, milk balm, and floral-scented soaps.
Zhou Wanwan took a shower, changed her clothes, and lay down on the bed.