Tang Zhuyun said she had learned a lot.
She mentioned this to the Prince of Jin, but he didn't take it to heart.
It's all normal interaction between women, and with Meng Yulan keeping an eye on things, there shouldn't be any trouble if we meet at the Tang Family's house.
"A-Yun," the Prince of Jin, gently massaging her lower abdomen with his warm hands, "I'll go to the outskirts of the capital tomorrow and be back the day after."
Tang Zhuyun felt his hands were like a warm hot water bottle, so comforting that she felt drowsy. "The outskirts of Beijing? To inspect the estate?"
She vaguely remembered that the Prince of Jin had a farm there.
"No, there's a case," said the Prince of Jin.
Because it involved a dead person, he didn't want to explain it too clearly to her, lest she feel uncomfortable hearing it, so he spoke vaguely.
Tang Zhuyun, however, felt that many things about the Golden Scale Guard were top secret, and since it was all official business, she didn't pry into it Prince of Jin didn't say anything.
"Okay, be careful," Tang Zhuyun said. "Take plenty of guards with you. I'll pack you some changes of clothes..."
The Prince of Jin and would definitely change his clothes at night.
"No need." Prince of Jin pressed her down, preventing her from getting up. "There are clothes in the outer courtyard; Song Jingyang will pack them. It's just that I'm a little reluctant to part with you."
Tang Zhuyun: "That's enough! You're only not coming back for one night, stop being so mushy."
She has to see Madam Qin tomorrow, then go out to buy some medicinal herbs, and also take care of the two children; the day will definitely pass quickly.
If they just sleep it off, won't they meet again the next day?
Just as the Prince of Jin was about to speak, he was interrupted by Xiu'er's loud voice.
"Your Highness, Nanny Rong has brought you some red date soup."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
She had already lay down when Nanny Rong brought her some jujube soup.
Prince of Jin said, "Nanny Rong knew you were on your period and prepared this especially for you. You don't need to get up; I'll go out and bring it in."
After saying that, he stood up, put on his clothes, and went out.
Tang Zhuyun overheard him talking to Nanny Rong in the courtyard, and vaguely heard him say that Nanny Rong should rest more and not tire herself out.
Nanny Rong smiled and agreed, saying, "Only when Your Highness is well can you bear children for you as soon as possible."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
She didn't really enjoy the jujube soup, but she didn't say anything.
The Prince of Jin left early the next morning.
Tang Zhuyun got up late, and Nanny Rong arrived just as she was eating.
"Your Highness, did you summon this old servant?" Nanny Rong bowed to her.
Tang Zhuyun had her sit on the embroidered stool next to her, and stirred the little bit of lean meat porridge left in the bowl with a spoon. She said slowly and deliberately, "It's nothing serious, I just wanted to discuss with Granny whether we should take out the old fabrics from the storeroom to give away as rewards?"
Nanny Rong was slightly surprised, then said, "Your Highness decides, this old servant will obey Your Highness."
"Then let's take inventory and find all the items that have been stored for more than two years, so they don't go to waste."
"Yes."
Tang Zhuyun finished the last mouthful of porridge, put down the spoon, picked up a handkerchief to wipe her mouth, and said, "Granny, I've just married into this family, so please don't hesitate to tell me if I've done anything inappropriate."
Nanny Rong hurriedly said she dared not, but her eyes held a complicated expression.
Tang Zhuyun added, "I was able to become a princess thanks to the old nanny speaking up for me before the Emperor..."
Therefore, please don't forget your original aspirations.
Tang Zhuyun is not afraid of being hated, but she is afraid of being targeted for no reason.
Nanny Rong Mama lowered her eyes. "Your Highness is too kind. You and the Prince are a match made in heaven."
"Xiu'er," Tang Zhuyun said, "Bring me my medicine."
"Okay!" Xiu'er took the medicine bottle from the dressing table and handed it to her.
Pour one out for me.
"This servant doesn't want to touch it," Xiu'er said. "You don't want to have children, but this servant still wants to!"
Tang Zhuyun laughed loudly, "You're shameless! You're not even married yet, what are you going to have?"
But she did manage to pour out one pill herself and swallow it with warm water.
Nanny Rong exclaimed in utter surprise, "Your Highness, the medicine you've taken..."
"A contraceptive," Tang Zhuyun said. "I've already discussed it with the Prince; we'll think about having children when Linlin and Yanran are older. Especially since we already have Linlin..."
The implication is that they hope she will have children, and that they shouldn't think about it for now.
Don't impose her ideas on yourself.
Tang Zhuyun said she wouldn't buy it.
A look of anxiety flashed across Nanny Rong's face as she said, "Your Highness, you don't know how harmful contraceptives are to your health! And at your age, in a few more years, it might not be easy for you to conceive... Your Highness, please listen to this old servant..."
Tang Zhuyun said calmly, "This is also the Prince's wish. You can try to persuade him, Granny."
Nanny Rong's face fell.
Tang Zhuyun stood up, her meaning even clearer, "Granny, since we're family, you can tell me anything directly."
She carefully recalled all her interactions with Nanny Rong from the beginning of their acquaintance until now, and concluded that Nanny Rong's previous affection and tolerance towards her did not seem fake.
Something must have happened recently that she doesn't know or isn't aware of, that has made Nanny Rong different.
"Yes," Nanny Rong replied, bowing her head.
Xiu'er saw her out, and upon returning, she said to Tang Zhuyun, "Your Highness, Nanny Rong asked me to persuade you to have a child soon."
Tang Zhuyun said, "I just don't understand, what is she after? She was always good to me before, how come she suddenly changed?"
Xiu'er rolled her eyes. "The prince couldn't find a wife, so she was anxious; after marrying one, she regretted it and thought she could find someone better."
Tang Zhuyun was speechless.
"I bet," Xiu'er said, "That she probably saw the Qiao Family sisters and was smitten."
"The Prince wants to act as a matchmaker for Qiao Jiao," Tang Zhuyun said. "Nanny Rong would really be interested in Qiao Qiao given her character."
"What if a turtle and a mung bean fall for each other? You never know," Xiu'er said. "In any case, you should be careful. This matter needs to be taken seriously because the Prince respects her. It wouldn't be worth it for her to cause a rift between you and the Prince."
This is a tricky matter, mainly Nanny Rong doesn't tell the truth.
Tang Zhuyun said, "I have made myself very clear today, and she must have understood. Let's wait and see how she reacts."
Tang Zhuyun's feelings towards Nanny Rong were complex.
She genuinely felt that the two of them had always gotten along very well; why did Nanny Rong suddenly change her attitude overnight?
She even felt that Nanny Rong was doing it on purpose.
Nanny Rong is highly skilled, and I hadn't been on guard against her before. If she wanted to harm me, she could have done so discreetly instead of being so obvious.
What exactly is she trying to do?
Xiu'er added, "Your Majesty, I have a feeling that Nanny Rong is declaring war on you."
Yes, Tang Zhuyun felt the same way.
But why?