"It was Huaishang came to see Father last night," Linlin said, "But Father didn't tell me the specifics of it."
Huaishang
It really can't withstand being nagged!
Tang Zhuyun didn't think much of it. After washing up, she asked someone to call Yanran to come and eat together.
"Are we going to see Aunt Ren?" Yanran asked, her cheeks bulging as she ate a sesame seed cake. "How could I not go, Mother? We'll definitely have to visit each other during the New Year anyway, so I'll see her eventually."
"What are you busy with again?" Tang Zhuyun put down her chopsticks, having no appetite.
She could clearly feel that her appetite had been getting worse these past two days, as if the little one in her belly was trying to cause trouble.
"Cui Xiaoqiu said..."
Tang Zhuyun: As expected.
"... He got a horse and wants to learn to ride it, so he asked me to encourage him."
Tang Zhuyun: "You've learned it?"
"Of course, I'm a really good horse rider now," Yanran said, head held high. "Cui Xiaoqiu is too timid; he can't do it."
Xiu'er muttered, "We still don't know who's no good!"
This is a classic case of being sold out and still helping the seller count the money.
Linlin ate her meal calmly, without saying a word.
Tang Zhuyun said, "Then let's go another day. I'll take your brother first. Otherwise, she might get jealous of me having both a son and a daughter and try to steal him from me."
Today, Ren Yingying have her way.
Meanwhile, Ren Yingying paced back and forth at home, scratching her head and waiting for Tang Zhuyun.
Qu Nian stood in the corner, looking at her with a complicated expression.
"That scoundrel Tangbao, she's a heartbreaker! Has she forgotten all about me, waiting here so long for her?"
"When she arrives, drag her out and shoot her for five minutes!"
I'll draw a circle and curse you! I curse your man to have sex seven times a night, each time for only one second!
Qu Nian subconsciously felt that "second" was not a good word.
"Dog Meat, what are you doing standing there? Why aren't you lying down anymore?"
Qu Nian: I can stand or lie down as I please, it's none of your business!
He's a dignified prince; he should stand properly. What does it look like to be lying down like that?
Ren Yingying dragged a chair over to pet the dog.
Qu Nian resisted and tried to escape.
No, he wasn't running away; it was a strategic retreat.
Ren Yingying: "If you don't come over, I'll castrate you!"
Qu Nian had no choice but to go on.
Ren Yingying said smugly, "No wonder you turned into a male dog after transmigrating; it turns out that was the spell that Headband-Tightening Spell my neck."
Qu Nian: I don't want to talk. My dog life is hopeless.
Fortunately, Tang Zhuyun arrived soon with Linlin, diverting Ren Yingying's attention.
Ren Yingying rushed over to Linlin as soon as she saw him.
"My God, Tangbao, don't tell me this is your son!"
Oh my god, look at that little face, so fair and tender, I want to take a bite!
Tang Zhuyun asked smugly, "How about it?"
Qu Nian: Not good at all! It looks exactly like Xiao Jianqi's deadpan face.
Damn it, I thought he was a ruthless hero who would establish his career before starting a family.
Did he end up secretly having a child?
Despicable and shameless!
If I had known something bad would happen to me, shouldn't I have at least left some hope for my parents?
I don't know how much pain my parents are going through right now...
He was lost in thought, while Ren Yingying was already completely smitten with Linlin.
Tang Zhuyun: "Let go of my son!"
It's really tough on Linlin; he hasn't turned against her yet and is letting her touch his face.
Ren Yingying: "Mom!"
Tang Zhuyun: "Get out!"
Ren Yingying: "Mother-in-law, please accept my bow."
Qu Nian's face fell.
Nanxing couldn't help but laugh and took the opportunity to rescue Linlin from her predicament.
"It's my first time here, and my aunt prepared a huge red envelope for me." Ren Yingying handed an extravagantly large red envelope to Linlin. "Go out and play! There's a study next door; you can read whatever you want, and whatever you like is all yours!"
Qu Nian was so angry he scratched the ground; those books were all his!
Tang Zhuyun: "You've gone too far! Those things aren't yours anyway."
Ren Yingying: "They're all just for decoration, they're so new. Instead of wasting them, I'd rather give them to my husband so he can put them to good use."
Qu Nian: What is a husband?
But he found out immediately.
Because Ren Yingying asked, "Where is your husband?"
"I don't know, I was very busy before leaving Beijing." Tang Zhuyun sat down, supporting her lower back.
Ren Yingying poured her some water and asked, "When are we leaving?"
Tang Zhuyun: "It's us, not you."
"I don't want to stay..."
"I've inquired; the King and Queen of Min are very kind and won't mistreat you," Tang Zhuyun said earnestly. "We'll discuss this further once the Crown Prince's safety is secured."
"I'm not afraid of him dying, but I'm afraid he won't let me go once he recovers," Ren Yingying said bitterly.
"We won't let you go, we'll think of another way. But if we run now, where can we run to?" Tang Zhuyun said.
It's not that we can't take her with us, but there's no reason to do so.
"I've discussed it with the Prince, and we'll leave people behind to protect you; the Prince actually has some connection with the Heir to the Prince of Min..."
Qu Nian: Bullshit!
Ren Yingying rested her chin on her hand. "Sigh, let's go, let's go. Anyway, I still have four concubines to keep me company, I won't be lonely."
Organize a mahjong game, and those who don't perform well can just watch from the sidelines and aren't allowed to play. Let's see if they get impatient.
Qu Nian scratched his head: Those four concubines are mine!
Tang Zhuyun: "Be serious, or you'll get hurt without even realizing it. This is your workplace, and it's a life-or-death struggle."
Ren Yingying: "Why the life-or-death struggle? I don't care about a rotten radish. I'll be fair. Everyone gets a week, and we'll draw lots for the remaining day or two. Or we can play mahjong, and the winner goes up."
Qu Nian couldn't help but bark twice.
This reminded Ren Yingying: "Oh, right, Tangbao, don't forget that Dog Meat is a male dog now."
"Does it have a male dog's waist?" Tang Zhuyun asked.
Ren Yingying looked at the Shar Pei's flabby body without changing her expression and said, "We're more refined! I've never owned a male dog before. Even Dog Meat had its period before, so tell me, don't you think he might want to find a companion?"
Qu Nian was completely devastated—no, he was like a dog.
It doesn't want it!
It protests!
It will bite the other person to death!
Tang Zhuyun: "I don't have a dog, but I do have a tiger... unfortunately, it's a male. There's also a myna bird, but it's probably female."
Ren Yingying: "Forget it, I can't count on you. My son's happiness depends on me."
Qu Nian: It seems that compared to a dog, Ren Yingying is indeed worth considering...
Because he's a human being, after all!
"Give me a set of surgical instruments." Tang Zhuyun didn't stand on ceremony and asked directly, "Give me extra anti-inflammatory medicine, and any other good stuff you have, give me a share."
"Okay, you wait."
Ren Yingying quickly "conjured" a table full of food, so abundant that Tang Zhuyun was envious to the point of tears.
Qu Nian's gaze grew increasingly deep.
What kind of monsters are they, and what is their purpose?
Tang Zhuyun asked, "By the way, can you replenish your space?"
The Emperor suffers from a heart ailment; this is very useful.
"Additions? It seems impossible."
Tang Zhuyun: "Oh."
Alright, something is better than nothing. One shouldn't be too greedy; use what you can.
Considering the expiration dates of medications, the useful time in pharmacies is probably not long, so they need to be used wisely.
"Your Majesty, the Prince has sent someone to fetch you to the palace, saying that something bad has happened to the Emperor!" Suddenly, Nanxing pushed open the door and entered, speaking very quickly.
Nitroglycerin!