Mu Ziyu stubbornly insisted on staying.
This pair of bickering lovers are constantly at odds.
Time flew by and it was the day before the Lunar New Year. Yanran changed into her new clothes early in the morning and couldn't wait to ride out of the city.
She ran briskly to the city gate, which had just opened.
A tall, spirited young woman, full of joy, galloped past on horseback, leaving behind billowing clouds of dust.
After leaving the city, she ran for more than ten miles and finally saw the Prince of Prince of Jin's carriage.
"Father, Mother, Brother--" Yanran shouted joyfully.
Tang Zhuyun lifted the curtain on the side of the carriage and saw a young girl riding a white horse, bathed in the morning sun, bright and radiant.
"Oh, this child, arriving so early." Tang Zhuyun's voice couldn't hide her excitement.
The Prince of Jin of Jin, half-closing his eyes, leaned against the pillow in his carriage, holding a memorial in his hand, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face.
--Last night was a ridiculous night, so today will have to be more tiring.
Linlin, who was riding a horse nearby, gave her younger sister a hug as she approached.
Yanran, Yanran jumped from her horse onto his in his arms and rode with him.
The jump, the turn, all done in one fluid motion.
By the time Linlin realized what was happening, her younger sister was already in her arms.
A smile spread across his face as he put one arm around Yanran's waist and gripped the reins tightly with the other, "Let's go home."
Yanran's laughter was clear and melodious, "Alright, Father, Mother, let's go home!"
When they returned to the Prince's residence, Tang Baixin and Meng Yulan, along with Little Tangyuan, had already helped prepare everything and greeted them with smiles.
After Tang Baixin post, he finally had time to spend with his wife and daughter, and he gained some weight during this period.
"The food is ready, let's eat first." Meng Yulan stepped forward and took Tang Zhuyun's hand, tears welling up in her eyes.
In less than three years since she left and returned, Tang Zhuyun has given birth to three sons, and her demeanor has become more mature and composed.
"Little Tangyuan, let your aunt hold you." Tang Zhuyun loved children, and seeing that her niece wasn't shy around strangers, she immediately bent down to pick her up and showed her to Prince of Jin, "This is your uncle, don't you remember?"
The Prince of Jin used to dote on Little Tangyuan.
Little Tangyuan looked at Tang Zhuyun's gold hairpin and subconsciously wanted to reach out and touch it, but then remembered something and withdrew her hand.
"Do you like it? Your aunt will send you a whole box later."
Meng Yulan laughed and said, "You kept it for her, but now that it's in her hands, it's all been ruined. You must be exhausted, eat first."
Prince of Jin sat at one table with Linlin and Tang Baixin, while Tang Zhuyun and Meng Yulan sat at another table with Yanran and Little Tangyuan.
Tang Zhuyun was amazed by Little Tangyuan's skillful use of chopsticks.
"Father has gone to court. We'll have a family reunion dinner together tonight," Meng Yulan said.
"Okay. Anyway, we're back now, so there's plenty of time," Tang Zhuyun said with a smile.
Meng Yulan then inquired about Wuji and his brothers, saying enviously, "I wonder if I could share in your good fortune and have a child soon."
She miscarried once and never conceived again.
Tang Zhuyun said, "No rush, how old is Little Tangyuan? Besides, this isn't necessarily your fault. My older brother..."
Meng Yulan covered her mouth to stop her from speaking.
How can you say that about a man?
Tang Zhuyun: "Um, um, let me speak! This isn't just one person's problem; my brother is busy at his desk all day, sitting for long periods isn't good for him. Let him get more exercise, and I'll prescribe some medicine for you two to help you regulate your bodies."
She had mentioned it to Meng Yulan before, but she guessed the latter was too embarrassed to bring it up.
I'll talk to my brother about it later.
"No," Meng Yulan blushed, "I'll talk to him slowly."
Little Tangyuan ate with relish, while Yanran blinked thoughtfully and said, "So, Cui Xiaoqiu probably won't be able to have children in the future."
Tang Zhuyun: "... Eat yours!"
Yanran stuck out her tongue, but in her heart she was thinking that she must remember to tell Cui Xiaoqiu.
After dinner, Yanran took Little Tangyuan to play in the yard. Meng Yulan quietly asked Tang Zhuyun, "Is Yanran and Cui Ling's relationship settled?"
"Where should we order?" Tang Zhuyun was speechless. "We'll see. Cui Xiaoqiu is a good kid, but who knows what the future holds; besides, his family has so many rules, I don't like them."
"I think that child has his own ideas, and it's good for him to treat Yanran well; if he can stay true to his original intentions, it could be a good match for him in the future."
"Sister-in-law, they're all too young. Let nature take its course."
"That's true."
Life's twists and turns are truly unpredictable.
When she was that age, she thought she would become a member of the Jiang Family.
Just after dinner, a young eunuch from the palace came and said that since it was the Little New Year today, the Emperor missed the Prince of Jin's family and summoned them to the palace that evening.
Tang Zhuyun had a red envelope sealed for the young eunuch, and asked calmly, "Before you came, did you go anywhere else to deliver imperial edicts?"
The young eunuch understood immediately, quietly slipping the red envelope into his sleeve. He bowed and said, "Your Highness, I came out with the messenger who went to the Prince of Ding's residence to Prince of Ding's Residence decree. As for whether there was anything else, I don't know."
That's enough.
She's definitely a smart one.
Tang Zhuyun then had someone reward him with a red envelope.
A cold glint appeared on Meng Yulan's face. "No banquet is ever a good banquet."
Tang Zhuyun said calmly, "The prince is currently enjoying great influence; how can the emperor be at ease without giving him a warning?"
Prince of Ding is just a mad dog that can be used.
Meng Yulan said, "There's something I haven't told you yet because I was afraid it would upset you..."
"What?"
"That Consort of Prince of Ding seemed to be plotting against Yanran, but she saw through it and failed."
"What scheme is she planning?" Tang Zhuyun's eyes were filled with coldness.
She hadn't met the Consort of Prince of Ding yet; now that she was back, she would give her a proper audience.
Taking advantage of my absence to bully my daughter? Hah, she's pretty shrewd.
"When Yanran returned, news suddenly spread that she was pregnant. But I overheard someone say that there was something fishy about this pregnancy. Later, when I saw her deliberately getting close to Yanran, I guessed that she might be trying to use this pregnancy to scheme against Yanran..."
"Sister-in-law, are you saying that she wasn't pregnant, but pretended to be pregnant, and then tried to fake being touched by Yanran?"
"Hmm." Meng Yulan nodded. "The Lang Family has always been..."
For her to say something like that, given how unsavory the Lang Family is, it's clear they're truly despicable.
"The news of her pregnancy only came out after the announcement of your impending return to Beijing," Meng Yulan said. "I don't know if I'm overthinking it, but it's better to be cautious."
"It better be fake," Tang Zhuyun sneered. "Otherwise, since she loves playing the miscarriage card so much, I'll grant her wish this once!"
Whose child isn't precious?
Consort of Prince of Ding actually resorted to such despicable means to frame Yanran, so don't blame her for being impolite.
Tonight looks like it's going to be interesting.
After three years of peaceful life in the border town, it seems someone wants to give her a chance to make a name for herself after returning to the capital!