Tang Zhuyun stared blankly at the list of gifts sent by the Xue Family.
Why did she suddenly decide to admit that she was also attracted to him?
In fact, she used to be a very carefree person. After coming here, she was loved by her father and brothers, and protected by the ambitious and precocious Linlin. It was far from being a life full of dangers, but she was always careful and cautious.
She comforted herself, thinking that whether she admitted it or not, it wouldn't change the fact that the two of them would be spending every day together in the future.
Or should we just leave it like this?
Then she heard Xiu'er's footsteps.
"Your Highness, I need to go out for a bit," Xiu'er said, taking her leave. "Sangsang is here; I'd like to invite her to the teahouse for some tea."
Tang Zhuyun:???
"Can't you two girls talk in the house?"
"No, she won't come in. I'll explain in detail later. Here's a hundred taels of silver note for you; it's a gift from Sangsang."
Tang Zhuyun felt that something was amiss.
"Oh, right," Xiu'er said hurriedly, "You absolutely mustn't go to the Prince's place. Otherwise, whatever he does, he can just say he was drunk tomorrow, and you'll have nowhere to turn to cry!"
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
"You have to keep him on tenterhooks a bit; don't open your heart to him just because you like him," Xiu'er advised worriedly.
Alright, I'll learn from Master Xiu'er.
"However," Xiu'er changed the subject, "Actually, I now think the Prince is quite good too."
"Where is it good? Ten thousand taels of silver?"
"That's right! Giving money is better than not giving money. People can run away, but money can't!"
Tang Zhuyun: "That makes sense."
Xiu'er said smugly, "Even if one day the Prince finds someone else, you'll have money, so you can go find male prostitutes. Qingfeng or Mingyue, it doesn't matter, you just need money!"
Tang Zhuyun: Thank you so much!
If only she were as simple-minded as Xiu'er.
The problem is, even as a prince's abandoned concubine, she can't do whatever she wants; it's incredibly frustrating.
"Let's hurry up, don't keep Sangsang waiting."
Xiu'er then went out.
After a while, Yanran brought Jiaojiao in and said mysteriously, "Mother, I just saw you and Father kissing, hee hee."
Tang Zhuyun: "How come I didn't know?"
They're not related!
"Anyway, I saw it," Yanran said with a smile. "Do you have a little brother in your belly?"
She saw her father cornering her mother against the wall, and she felt ashamed.
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
I'm sorry, she's not good enough, she didn't!
Is your father asleep?
"No," Yanran said, "He said the hangover soup wasn't enough and asked you to send him another bowl."
Tang Zhuyun: "Let's go together."
The Prince of Jin sat on the couch, leaning against the pillow, one long leg bent, his hand casually resting on his knee, exuding an unusual ease and comfort.
Upon seeing her, a smug look flashed in his eyes.
The Prince of Jin's face flushed slightly, his eyes filled with a smile. "You've come."
Tang Zhuyun handed him the hangover soup, saying irritably, "Can't you just go to sleep when you've had too much to drink?"
"I'm so happy, I can't sleep."
Tang Zhuyun: "... What's there to be happy about? Isn't this just part of life?"
Besides, she admitted she was indeed attracted to him, but she didn't say she wanted to take things further, did she?
She needs to learn more, investigate further, and think it over...
Yanran curiously, her gaze shifting between the two.
What is Father so happy about?
Was it because he kissed his mother?
The Prince of Jin took the hangover soup and drank it all in one gulp, then said in a low voice, "Stay and talk to me for a while."
"I need to go see my dad. Also, if you're drunk, just go to sleep!"
The Prince of Jin said, "Now that you've gone to the Xue Family, I'm afraid I won't see you for a long time..."
Tang Zhuyun got goosebumps all over her body.
Does drinking alcohol change a person's personality?
Linlin was a little embarrassed and tried to pull Yanran to go out, but the latter refused and just smiled at the two of them.
Tang Zhuyun was embarrassed by her laughter and stood up, saying, "Alright, go to sleep."
She fled in panic.
Yanran: "Mother is shy!"
The Prince of Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter, the joy echoing in his chest, sweeping away the anxiety and tension of the past few days.
When Tang Zhuyun went out, she saw Song Jingyang squatting at the door, idly drawing circles on the ground with a twig. She couldn't help but say, "Go in and serve the prince."
Song Jingyang looked up at her. "Your Majesty, will Xiu'er also be going to the Xue Family with you tomorrow?"
Tang Zhuyun teased, "What, you're reluctant to part with it?"
"I can't bear to part with them," Song Jingyang said. "Mainly because... there are too many men in the Xue Family."
Tang Zhuyun laughed loudly, "Then you can rest assured. My sister-in-law just gave birth, and there aren't many people in the family who can do the housework, so I have to keep her here."
Song Jingyang immediately perked up as if he'd been injected with adrenaline, "Thank you, Your Highness! I must tell the Prince this good news!"
Tang Zhuyun:?
Are you sure Prince of Jin cares Xiu'er goes or not?
The Prince of Jin expressed that he was still very concerned!
After all, if Xiu'er went, her fierce energy could drive away any unwanted suitors.
How can he feel at ease if Xiu'er doesn't go?
Tang Zhuyun went to speak with Tang Mingfan.
Upon hearing that she was going to the Xue Family, the latter said, "Good. A-Yun, fulfill your filial duty for your mother. If your mother is watching from heaven, she will be very happy."
Tang Zhuyun offered him a few words of advice.
Tang Mingfan waved his hand and said, "Father is fine. Father knows that the mistake has been made, and there's no use saying anything now. He can only atone to your mother after he dies."
"Now, your father has to look after you children. I can't let you lose your mother and then lose your father too."
"It's the same thing. No matter how the Xue Family treats Father in the future, it's all what Father deserves."
"Don't take Dad's side... They're your maternal family. Get along well with them, understand?"
He looked at Tang Zhuyun's face, which was almost identical to that of his deceased wife, and his eyes welled up with tears.
"Father, I've remembered everything." Tang Zhuyun grasped his hand. "Your health isn't good, and I'm worried about you. I'll go to the Xue Family, but I'll only stay for two or three days at most before returning."
With the addition of a new member to the family, we always feel like we're short-handed.
After we move to the new house, we'll need to add more people.
However, these are things that Meng Yulan has to worry about.
This time, she's really going to throw the bucket of water out.
As she emerged from Tang Mingfan's room, she saw Song Jingyang waiting at the door. "Your Highness, the Prince is looking for you."
Tang Zhuyun: "I'm not going."
She saw two children playing with a small tiger at the door, and realized it was Prince of Jin's doing.
"I just wanted to give you a few words of advice, otherwise I wouldn't feel comfortable letting you go to the Xue Family," Song Jingyang said. "I'm out there! Don't worry!"
"Aren't you all birds of a feather?" Tang Zhuyun couldn't help but roll her eyes.
She wasn't actually afraid that the Prince of Jin would act recklessly; she still had that much confidence in him.
Tang Zhuyun was afraid of embarrassment...
Song Jingyang said, "Hehe, you see me as someone who's going to marry into the family."
Tang Zhuyun was glad she hadn't drunk any water.
Marrying into another's family? How could he even think of that?!
"Alright," Tang Zhuyun waved her hand, "If you have nothing else to do, go check on Xiu'er. She and Qin Sang are at the teahouse; I'm worried about them."
Song Jingyang left in high spirits.
He was so anxious and impatient, waiting to see Xiu'er.
However, after running a few steps, he suddenly remembered his responsibility, pointed to the door, and said, "Your Highness, the Prince is still waiting for you!"