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Chapter 844 Even a Few Playmates Can Be Accompanied [Thank you! Thank you again! 8k words owed]

At this time,

Yun, carrying a food box, walked in with a smile.

Looking at the green grass on the bed, Yun smiled and said, "Sister Qingyuan, you're awake."

Reaching the bedside, Yun exchanged a glance with Qingcao, then placed the food box on the small table beside the bed: "Young Master specifically instructed me to change how I address you from now on when he left this morning."

"Oh!" Qingcao smiled. "Is that Miss Wei playing the pipa outside?"

"Yes." As she spoke, Yun opened the food box, looked at Qingcao who was trying to get up, and said, "Sister, you haven't eaten for a long time, so don't force yourself. I'll feed you later."

"If you say thank you, I won't feed you."

Upon hearing this, Qingcao nodded helplessly.

Yun continued, "Just now, the sister next to the princess came over and said that we need to bring more people into this courtyard."

Upon hearing this, Qingcao was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Huh? We... we need to bring in more people?!"

Is the news accurate?

Seeing Qingcao shake her head and ask a question, Yunxiang nodded and smiled, "Yes!"

"That shouldn't be the case—the princess is spoiling the young master far too much."

"Yes!"

Qingcao opened her mouth and took a bite of the breakfast that was offered to her. After swallowing, she frowned and thought to herself, "You can still laugh?"

Yun smiled and looked at Qingcao: "Sister Qingcao, of course I can smile! The reason someone came into the courtyard is because the four of us will also be accompanied by maids. No, it should be Sister Yuan!"

"Are we worthy of being a maid?"

"Yes! It was the Princess herself who spoke."

"We don't need a maid!" Qingcao said, bowing her head.

Looking at the drooping grass, Yun thought, "Sister Yuan, don't overthink it. Our household is different from others. Judging from what you're saying, it seems like it needs to be finished in the next couple of days, since the palace is going to hold a grand banquet in the coming days."

"Besides, we don't need it now, but what about later? For example..."

Green Grass raised its head, puzzled, and asked, "Like what?"

"For example, when my belly gets bigger," Yun Xiang said, blushing slightly.

The room fell silent, with only the soothing sound of a pipa drifting in.

"Oh my God!" Green Grass covered her face in embarrassment.

After a while,
outside the house,

Seeing Yun Xiang emerge from the thatched hut, Wei Fang, still clutching her pipa, quickly stood up. As Yun Xiang approached, she softly asked, "Is Miss Yuan feeling any better? Did my pipa disturb her?"

Yun smiled and said, "No, Sister Yuan understands your good intentions and asked me to thank you on your behalf."

"Oh, that's good, that's good." Wei Fang nodded repeatedly.

“My sister and I had also learned the pipa before, and we thought we had some talent, but after seeing Sister Wei these past two days, we finally understand what a pipa master is,” Yun said with a smile.

Wei Fang nodded repeatedly: "You flatter me, sister. This is the only thing I can offer in the manor."

"Sister Wei, you're too modest," Yun said, glancing at Wei Fangzhi's face before nodding slightly and turning to leave.

The next two days,

To celebrate the birth of the emperor's grandson, the sounds of fireworks and firecrackers filled the capital.

The emperor and the crown prince, along with their officials, went to the ancestral temple to offer sacrifices and pray for blessings; the ceremony was extremely grand.

Three days after the birth of the imperial grandson, according to the customs of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was the third day after the birth of the imperial grandson.

On this day, the atmosphere was excellent when all the officials went to court. When the ministers congratulated the emperor in unison, he couldn't help but smile.

After the court session, a banquet will be held in the palace to entertain the officials and ministers.

Meanwhile, the wives and daughters of officials in the capital were also invited to the palace to offer congratulations.

The exact moment of Mao Shi (after 6 a.m.)

Jiying Lane, Sheng Family Residence, Weirui Pavilion.

In the main house,
Wang Ruofu stood in the center with a smile on her lips and her arms outstretched, while Liu Mama and Caihuan busied themselves around her.

Rulan, sitting on a stool at the table, looked at her mother with envy in her eyes.

Seeing that her mother was already dressed, Rulan stood up and smiled as she went over to her.

“Mother—you mean this dress?” Rulan said, reaching out to touch Wang Ruofu’s official dress.

Rulan had just stretched out her hand.

"Snapped!"

Wang Ruofu frowned and slapped Rulan's small hand away.

"Don't touch it!" Wang Ruofu glared at him.

Rulan: "I—Mother, your daughter just wants to touch how soft the fabric is!"

Wang Ruofu proudly raised his chin, shook his sleeves, and said, "The material is naturally soft and comfortable."

Liu Mama, who was standing to the side, said gently, "Fifth Miss, the eldest lady is going to the palace to see the Empress today. You mustn't cause any trouble."

Rulan pursed her lips: "Alright! Daughter understands! It's just that I was promoted two ranks of Imperial Noble Consort yesterday! Mother, do you need to be so happy?!" Wang Ruofu became even more smug upon hearing this: "Hmph, what do you know at such a young age! Do you really think that the rank of Imperial Noble Consort is so easy to promote?"

After exchanging another glance with Liu's mother, Wang Ruofu sighed, "Speaking of which, this is also thanks to the Emperor's grandson."

Madam Liu nodded in agreement: "What the eldest daughter-in-law says is true, but if it weren't for the sixth son-in-law's reminder, the master might not have dared to submit a memorial for instructions."

"Hmm!" Wang Ruofu nodded with a smile, then looked herself up and down, admiring her appearance.

Looking at Rulan's eyes, Wang Ruofu smiled and said, "Ru'er, once you marry into the Wang family, thanks to your maternal grandfather's influence, you will be able to wear the dress of an imperial consort sooner or later."

Rulan pursed her lips: "I hope so!"

“What do you mean, ‘hope’?! It’s definitely true!” Wang Ruofu emphasized.

After saying that, Wang Ruofu stopped looking at Rulan and instead smiled as she turned to look in the direction of Linxi Pavilion. She said to Liu Mama, "So what if my husband dotes on her? The honor and glory of the Sheng family will still fall on me!"

"I really want to know what that vixen Lin Qinshuang will do when she finds out I've been promoted to the rank of Lady of the Court!"

Hearing this, Rulan, who was standing nearby, instantly cheered and grinned, "That girl Molan must be furious too! Haha!"

Madam Liu nodded in agreement: "Madam, you should also think more about the old lady! It was she who refused, so the master asked for this favor for you."

Wang Ruofu took a deep breath: "Yes! We must thank Mother! Let's go, let Mother take a look, and then we'll set off."

Shou'an Hall.

The old lady sat on the daybed, smiling as she looked at Wang Ruofu, who was dressed in an imperial robe.

"Madam, you look very elegant in this outfit!"

"Thank you for the compliment, Mother," Wang Ruofu said with a grin.

The old lady nodded: "Madam, you met His Majesty and the Empress at Jinming Pond before, so I won't say any more!"

"After entering the palace, listen more and speak less, and don't be too nervous."

"Yes, Mother, your daughter-in-law will remember."

"Well, let's go."

Afterwards, Caihuan and Liu's mother helped Wang Ruofu lift her skirt and carry her new shoes, and a group of people escorted Wang Ruofu out of the house.

Seeing the old lady's farewell gaze, Mama Fang said, "Since the Duchess is also going to the palace, I suppose the eldest daughter-in-law won't be left unattended."

The old lady smiled and waved her hand: "I trust Madam with this kind of situation. I just wonder what she will look like tomorrow in her official robes."

Upon hearing this, both mothers, Fang and Cui, nodded and exchanged a glance.

Palace

Outside Donghua Gate, two rows of colorful sunshades have been newly erected.

Wang Ruofu, now wearing new shoes, slowly stepped off the carriage with the help of Liu Mama.

The ground outside the palace gate was very clean. Wang Ruofu looked around and saw many noble ladies dressed in elegant clothes, their hair adorned with pearls and jade, their clothes and jewelry shimmering in the morning light.

Suddenly, Wang Ruofu's gaze sharpened, and he walked towards a colorful pavilion near the palace gate.

As they approached, several high-ranking noblewomen who were talking smiled and looked at Wang Ruofu.

Wang Ruofu glanced enviously at the official robes of the ladies of dukes and marquises, including Madam Sun, Madam Bai, Madam Pan, and Madam Wu, and nodded with a smile.

At the same time, Wang Ruofu felt that Madam Wu's smile seemed a little too bright and affectionate.

Looking at Xie, the daughter-in-law who was standing beside Sun, Wang Ruofu had a look of regret in her eyes: Xie had an imperial title, while Hualan did not yet.

It's normal that Bai Shi had Ping Mei by her side, but Yan Ran didn't come.

After looking around at everyone, Wang Ruofu smiled and asked, "Sister-in-law, where are the children?"

Madam Sun understood that Wang Ruofu was asking about Minglan and the others, so she smiled and said, "They live nearby, so I sent someone to say that they went into the palace first, and they are probably talking to the Empress right now."

"Oh!" Wang Ruofu nodded.

at the same time,

Imperial inner court

Inside the main hall, Consort Rong sat near the Empress, her eyes filled with joy as she looked at Chai Zhengzheng, who stood before the Empress, her hands held by the Empress.

"Good child, when we found out you were pregnant, Tao Tao, Rong Jia's sister, and I were so happy!"

As the Empress spoke, she looked at Consort Rong, who smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress, the Crown Princess, and the Noble Consort."

"Quickly, don't stand, go and sit down." The Empress said with a smile, "If it weren't for such a joyous occasion, I wouldn't want Zhengzheng and the others to come to the palace."

Chai Zhengzheng smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I am in very good health. No matter what, I should go to the palace."

Consort Rong nodded upon hearing this, while also glancing at her younger sister Rong Feiyan and Minglan.

The Empress nodded with a smile: "Feiyan, Minglan, you two girls need to work harder! When Fang'er's children grow up, they'll have a few playmates!"

Rong Feiyan and Minglan, who were sitting to the side smiling, blushed instantly upon hearing this and quickly stood up to agree.

At this moment, an official entered the hall, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, the officials' wives and noblewomen are almost here."

Chai Zhengzheng quickly said, "Your Majesty, let's wait outside the palace first."

"Yes, go ahead!" the Empress said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)