Tang Zhuyun had Xiu'er deliver a message to Meng Yulan, telling her that Jiang Beihan already had three children.
She didn't go to see Meng Yulan again, because the ending was heartbreaking, and she was powerless to change it.
When Xiu'er returned, she said, "Miss Meng said she thanked you and that she already knows about this. Miss, why did you tell Miss Meng about Jiang Beihan?"
Tang Zhuyun glared at her. "Don't ask, and don't tell anyone."
Xiu'er muttered, "You've changed. Before, you would tell me whenever you saw a handsome man, but now you only tell Miss Meng."
Tang Zhuyun: "... If you keep nagging, I'll send you to Jiang Beihan as a concubine."
"Well, they need it too!" Xiu'er rolled her eyes, and as she spoke, she couldn't stay still, so she took a rag and wiped the table until it was shiny.
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
She was on her period and felt listless and didn't want to move.
Linlin was very worried when she heard that her stomach hurt and wanted to stay by her side.
Tang Zhuyun asked him to take Yanran out to play. Before he left, he repeatedly reminded her, "Auntie, I won't go far. I'll just go next door. Call me if you feel unwell."
"Okay, the key is hanging there," Tang Zhuyun said with a smile.
The Prince of Jin doesn't come to stay every day anymore. He left a key for his two children to play in. His courtyard is much more spacious and has a garden, which the two children often run around in.
Linlin tiptoed to get the keys, then took Yanran's hand and left.
Xiu'er said to Tang Zhuyun, "Miss, do you think we should arrange a marriage between Linlin and Yanran when they are children?"
At home, the children are all addressed by their first names, including Xiu'er.
Tang Zhuyun: "No way! Even if the two children remain the same, do you want me to be related to Prince of Jin by marriage? He's always making things difficult for people. If I marry his daughter, won't I be driven crazy by him?"
Prince of Jin, please reflect on your actions; you are affecting Yanran's choice of husband!
Tang Zhuyun didn't want to move, so she simply took a day off. Except for eating and going to the toilet, she spent the whole day lounging on the couch reading leisurely books.
It must be said that although her father was poor, he had a rich collection of books, including those by talented scholars and beautiful women.
Tang Zhuyun watched with Jinjin, and through a combination of guessing and inference, she learned quite a few additional characters.
It wasn't until dusk that she realized she had been watching all day.
Tang Zhuyun rubbed her neck and called to the two children.
Xiu'er poked her head out of the kitchen and said crisply, "She went over after lunch and hasn't come back yet!"
That would take far too long!
Tang Zhuyun put down her book, slipped on her shoes, and stood up, immediately feeling a surge of energy beneath her.
My period is killing me!
After tidying myself up, I was about to go out to find the two children when I saw Linlin and Yanran return.
Tang Zhuyun could tell at a glance that Yanran's complexion was off; she was very pale.
"What's wrong with Yanran?" Tang Zhuyun squatted down, touched her head, and then felt her pulse.
I'm not sick.
Linlin said, "On our way home just now, we encountered a very large rat, Yanran was terrified."
Yanran nodded quickly, afraid that Tang Zhuyun wouldn't believe her.
But Tang Zhuyun really didn't believe it.
Linlin's expression revealed nothing, but this kid was cunning; if he wanted to play tricks, he could easily outsmart him.
Yanran is different; this child is exceptionally honest and obedient, and you can spot her lies instantly.
However, Yanran listens to Linlin's every word, so it's unlikely she'll get any information out of her.
Moreover, she was pale and looked really frightened, so Tang Zhuyun took her to wash her hands and face and change her clothes, thinking of asking Linlin what happened later.
After dinner, she went to bed early because of a lower abdominal pain, and didn't wake up until the middle of the night.
Never mind, I'll ask again when it's light.
After a good night's sleep, Tang Zhuyun felt completely revitalized and got up early as usual to cook for Tang Mingfan.
Tang Mingfan urged her to go back and rest, saying, "Don't overwork yourself now, or you'll suffer later."
Tang Zhuyun was extremely embarrassed; it turned out her father even knew about her Zidu.
"It's alright, I won't touch the cold water," Tang Zhuyun said with a smile. "It'll be ready in a bit."
If she doesn't cook, how will her father manage Versailles?
She wants to spoil her father rotten.
Tang Mingfan's lips curled into a wide smile.
His daughter is the best in the world.
Tang Zhuyun made him stewed fish in an iron pot with cornbread, and also brought several cold dishes and ice bowls.
"Dad, I've put the ice bowls in this little ice chest. Keep them away from the hot pot when you're eating, so they don't melt."
After enjoying a steaming bowl of stewed fish cakes, a bowl of sweet shaved ice is the envy of even the gods. My daughter is so thoughtful.
Today felt like another day filled with unprecedented envious glances. Lord Tang strode away, full of pride and arrogance.
So much so that he forgot to bring his eating utensils—the scepter he carried when attending court.
When Tang Zhuyun discovered this, Tang Mingfan had already been gone for some time.
Tang Baixin himself, "Give it to me, I'll go after Dad."
Although two legs can hardly outrun four, Tang Mingfan always left early. Perhaps Tang Baixin could catch up with him and meet other ministers attending court. If he met someone he knew, he could ask for their help.
So Tang Zhuyun gave him the tablet, Tang Baixin ran out quickly.
Tang Zhuyun didn't think this was a big deal. Anyway, the Emperor and her father were practically best buddies, so he wouldn't punish her father for such a small matter. He might even be understanding that his beloved minister Tang didn't have any servants and therefore made a mistake, and reward him with a few servants to serve him!
Why can't she encounter such a touching love story!
She or a young lady would be fine too! Don't be so strict about gender.
The two children were the third to wake up at home. Tang Zhuyun served them rice and, staring at Yanran, said, "Don't give the egg to Linlin!"
Yanran is a picky eater and doesn't like eggs. Every time Yanran isn't looking, Yanran secretly gives the fried egg in her bowl to Linlin.
Yanran smiled guiltily, taking small, laborious bites of the egg, but couldn't finish even half of it after a long time.
Tang Zhuyun gave her half a bowl of hot milk and said, "You need to eat well to grow taller, otherwise your brother Linlin will be so tall that you won't even reach his shoulder when you stand on tiptoe."
Prince of Jin is quite tall, but that doesn't necessarily Yanran will follow in his footsteps.
Because of previous malnutrition, Linlin is not very tall compared to her peers.
But with such long legs, he'll definitely grow up to be tall.
Besides, Tang Zhuyun herself is not short, and the man she met that day... had legs that were 2.3 meters long while sitting on a horse, so he was definitely not bad in terms of genes.
Upon hearing this, Yanran obediently finished all the eggs.
Tang Zhuyun was about to ask about yesterday's events with a heavy heart—she didn't tolerate her child lying, and while she could spoil her, she also had to discipline her—when suddenly Xiu'er's loud and boisterous voice came from outside.
"Oh my goodness, what's going on!"
"What happened to your mother?" Tang Zhuyun got up to check on her, thinking that Old Madam He.
When the results came out, Tang Baixin, panting and calling out to her, "A-Yun, quick, help me, help me!"
The woman's hair was disheveled, obscuring her face, but bright red blood was dripping from her head.