Of course, the happiest person to know that Tang Zhuyun was pregnant was Xiu'er.
It's wonderful that the children from both families can grow up together and continue the friendship between the older generation!
Nanxing: "If Your Majesty gives birth to a son, and you give birth to a daughter, then let your daughter marry into the Prince's mansion."
Xiu'er: "I want to have a son too! And then wait for your daughter!"
After she finished speaking, she suddenly felt something was amiss.
She and the Empress both got pregnant one after the other. Doesn't Nanxing feel a little bit envious and jealous?
Good friends don't need to hide anything from each other.
Thinking of this, Xiu'er spoke her mind directly.
Nanxing said indifferently, "What am I comparing myself to you? You are all truly in love, what kind of monster am I?"
Xiu'er burst out laughing, "What monster? You couldn't even see clearly after I took off my clothes? You were too busy gnawing on a radish!"
Tang Zhuyun silently lit a row of candles for Pei Shen.
She asked about Nanxing's marriage.
Nanxing: "It's all wishful thinking on his part; I haven't given in."
"Huh? Then, we're not going to do it?" Tang Zhuyun asked.
Xiu'er: "We can't not do it! My eyes are almost blind from embroidering all this dowry!"
"Leave it to your daughter."
"Then let's acknowledge each other now and call her 'Mother'!"
Tang Zhuyun: "... Stop fooling around, let's get down to business! Nanxing, are you really sure?"
Nanxing is right. Matters of the heart and matters of marriage should be discussed and agreed upon.
Tang Zhuyun felt that she was getting older and valued respect and equality more than the domineering CEO-style all-encompassing approach.
If Nanxing truly doesn't want to, then Pei Shen shouldn't have insisted on going his own way.
He wasn't moved by Nanxing, but by himself.
Nanxing nodded. "This servant hates being stared at like a monkey."
Those experiences left an indelible mark on her very being.
She's not comfortable being the center of attention.
There's no room for discussion on this matter.
She and Pei Shen had a fight about this and are still giving each other the cold shoulder.
Xiu'er asked, "When did you start arguing?"
"Last night."
"That's alright, I'll just eat some radishes when I get home tonight."
"Arguments at the head of the bed are resolved at the foot of the bed," Xiu'er said, adding that she has experience with this.
Nanxing remained silent.
Tang Zhuyun advised Nanxing, "Words don't always make things clear. Talk to Pei Shen properly and he'll understand."
He never intended to reason with me.
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. Every company has its own way of working things out.
These two still have a long way to go.
Just then, a maid came to report that Zhou Yanhui and wanted to see Prince of Jin.
"Tell her that the Prince is not home and she should come another day," Tang Zhuyun said calmly.
Xiu'er snorted and said, "I thought she could keep her composure! Now it seems she's already shown her true colors after just a few days?"
Nanxing: "Your Majesty, I've taken care of it for you."
Tang Zhuyun was startled and quickly waved her hands.
Nanxing's solution was truly frightening.
"Your Majesty, being soft-hearted towards your rival is being cruel to yourself," Nanxing said.
Xiu'er disagreed. "Nanxing, we can't do this! Zhou Yanhui hasn't done anything yet, and we're just going to kill him? What will the Prince think?"
Tang Zhuyun: Regardless of what Prince of Jin thinks, she herself can't get over this hurdle!
"The best way is to wait until she provokes us and then teach her a lesson," Xiu'er said thoughtfully, stroking her chin.
Tang Zhuyun: "It's best if nothing happens. She'll have to leave after the New Year."
She maintained a relatively conservative attitude towards Zhou Yanhui, who had not yet shown any aggression.
Because she came to help Prince of Jin, Tang Zhuyun helped Prince of Jin understand the situation.
Secondly, she is the crown princess of the Xia Kingdom. From a strategic perspective, with her in power, the Xia Kingdom can remain stable, and they may not necessarily refuse to cooperate in the future.
"She has a good eye," Tang Zhuyun joked. "She appeared before the Prince even before me!"
Liking the Prince of Jin does not mean he is an unforgivable villain.
However, seeing that the Prince of Jin was getting married and still trying to curry favor, Tang Zhuyun didn't hold back.
"Your Highness has good taste," Xiu'er said. "Your Highness has the best taste!"
These words made Tang Zhuyun Nanxing laugh.
"I'm fine here. Nanxing, you focus on resolving your conflict with Pei Shen."
If the conflict is truly irreconcilable, then leave with her.
Nanxing, however, had no intention of leaving.
Even if Pei Shen wasn't good to her, she was still there because she had a mission to fulfill.
Even if she set the task for herself, she wouldn't forget it.
Suddenly, a loud commotion of gongs and drums came from outside.
Xiu'er's eyes widened instantly. "Pei Shen wouldn't have brought a bridal sedan chair to the door to fetch the bride, would he?!"
Tang Zhuyun: "... That can't be right."
Pei Shen wouldn't make such a foolish move.
Xiu'er: "Oh, Your Majesty, when a man has a brain fart, he's practically brainless. This servant will go and see!"
As she spoke, she turned to leave.
Tang Zhuyun pulled her back. "Just send someone out to check, don't move."
Nanxing stood up. "Holy crap!"
If it really is Pei Shen coming to fetch her, she'll tie him up and stuff him into the bridal sedan chair!
Tang Zhuyun tried to stop her, but she had already rushed out, and no one could catch up with her.
"If it really is Pei Shen, do you think my wedding dress will come in handy?" Xiu'er said. "Let me see if I need to alter it."
Tang Zhuyun was exasperated. "Stop messing things up."
The maidservant came in again and said that Zhou Yanhui was not leaving.
"Your Highness, he says the Prince is not here and wishes to see you."
"I won't see you," Tang Zhuyun said.
She was waiting to see what was going on outside and had no intention of seeing her.
The little maidservant hurriedly ran out to deliver the message.
Zhou Yanhui stood at the door, and after listening to the maid's words, she gritted her teeth and said, "Tell the Princess Consort that this concerns the Prince's life or death, I must see him!"
The maid was frightened and had no choice but to go back inside.
Xiu'er was getting impatient. "Even if she dies, it's not her place to be buried with her. Tell her to get as far away as possible."
Tang Zhuyun said, "No matter what she says, ignore her. Tell her to go to the Prince if she needs anything, not me."
It's like you're trying to pursue yourself, isn't that annoying?
Her duties did not include helping the Prince of Jin fend off the women he admired.
Zhou Yanhui is such a love-struck fool, can't she at least do something productive?
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be an empress, with a king and three concubines?
No matter how good the Prince of Jin is, he's still someone else's meat!
Honey, if you can't have what you want, here's my suggestion: find a substitute, have a love-hate relationship, and don't hurt others.
The little maidservant lifted her skirt and ran out again.
Tang Zhuyun: "Xiu'er, I feel a little nauseous."
Xiu'er: "Exactly, it's disgusting."
I really feel like throwing up.
Tang Zhuyun went outside and hugged a tree, vomiting.
Xiu'er: "Your Highness, when the Prince returns, tell him you were so angry with Zhou Yanhui you vomited!"
Tang Zhuyun rinsed her mouth and changed her clothes, busying herself for a long time, but Nanxing still hadn't returned.
"Could she have been captured by Pei Shen?" Xiu'er muttered. "I'd better go check."
"Mother, Mother..." Yanran's excited voice rang out.