After the milk ball arrived, the father who had no heirs had a string of good luck.

"It's nothing more than Prince Chen, Prince Rui, or Prince Xiang; in short, it will never be the Crown Prince. In my opinion, the Gu family should just stick to being royalists. All three of them have a good relationship with Prince Li, and it won't do any harm for me to be on good terms with Princess Zhaohua."

"..." Prime Minister Gu was speechless, looking at him with a meaningful gaze: "You have a very sharp eye!"

This child has a limitless future!

Although Zhaohua was an illegitimate child, she was the daughter of the Prince of Li, a princess, and she and her grandson were considered a perfect match.

Prime Minister Gu's expression softened, and he smiled, "You're eleven now, and you can get married in five years. Princess Zhaohua is only five. If you wait until she's fourteen, that's another nine years. Can you... afford to wait?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Nanyu gave his grandfather a look as if he were an idiot, then cupped his hands in farewell and said, "Grandson takes his leave!"

How dare you covet a five-year-old baby? What a beast!

Prime Minister Gu: "..." What's with that look in your eyes?

Gu Nanyu turned and left.

Prime Minister Gu pointed at his retreating figure and angrily flicked his sleeve.

...

Two days later, it was the birthday banquet for the Princess Consort of Xiang.

Tang Rui was dragged out of bed early in the morning by Rong Momo, dressed and washed, put on a brand new light yellow dress, and had yellow gemstone flowers inserted into each of her two hair buns.

By the time they packed her up and threw her into the carriage, Situ Che and Qin Zhiyan had already calmed down.

For the past month or so, Tang Rui has been going to the Imperial Academy of Chinese Studies every day, and she has been in this state almost every day.

Consort Gu, on the other hand, didn't have much contact with Tang Rui.

Today is the birthday of the Princess Consort of Xiang, and as the concubine of the Prince of Li, she will also be attending.

Seeing Tang Rui like this, Consort Gu frowned slightly: "Has the Princess always been like this?"

"Yes! Children are sleepy, it's good to let her sleep a little longer." Qin Zhiyan said as she habitually took the food box from Rong Mama and placed it in the corner of the carriage.

Consort Gu frowned again when she saw the dining hall: "This is..."

"Rui Rui has a big appetite, so we're preparing this for her. If she wakes up on the way, she can eat some."

Qin Zhiyan was clearly used to it, but Consort Gu was amazed and even felt a little uncomfortable.

Before she got married, she was a proper young lady from a respectable family, and her every word and action was well-behaved.

Tang Rui may be young, but this is too much…

Anyway, if she has a daughter in the future, she will never teach her like this.

Thinking of her future daughter, Consort Gu secretly glanced at Situ Che, her earlobes unconsciously turning red.

Prince Li was incomparably handsome, and even with his physical disability, his extraordinary demeanor was undeniable.

If she is fortunate enough to give birth to a son, whether boy or girl, he will surely be like Prince Li…

The thought was immediately suppressed by Consort Gu, who forced herself to start missing the Crown Prince.

It's not her fault. For the past month, Situ Che has been wandering around her yard quite often.

Only after spending time with him did she realize that the rumors about Situ Che being able to write at the age of three were not false.

No matter what she said, Situ Che not only responded, but also quoted classical texts to point out her shortcomings.

In addition, Situ Che's chess skills are also outstanding.

Every time I play a game against him, I lose track of time.

This is what true friendship looks like, isn't it?

Moreover, even if one rests in her courtyard and sleeps in the same bed, it would not offend her.

The Crown Prince once told her that people like Situ Che, who are disabled in both legs and unable to have sex, are also very perverted in their sexual matters.

It scared her for a long time...

But Situ Che wasn't perverted at all. He politely shared a blanket with her and they chatted until she fell asleep.

Occasionally when I wake up at night, I see her arms sticking out of the blanket, and I'll cover her up again.

She's good-looking, considerate, well-educated, and polite.

Consort Gu is not a saint. How could she not be tempted when she is often with a man like that?

Noticing Consort Gu's expression, Qin Zhiyan felt bitter but also proud.

Situ Che is the best man in the world; even the gentle and unassuming Consort Gu would be attracted to him.

...

The carriage swayed and rocked, and soon arrived at the Prince of Xiang's residence.

The Prince of Xiang's mansion was brightly decorated and bustling with activity, with servants moving about busily.

Tang Rui woke up on the way and made two bowls of porridge and a bowl of wontons.

Qin Zhiyan wiped her mouth for her, and Consort Gu also tidied up the two buns on her head.

The family alighted from the carriage, and the steward of the Prince of Xiang's residence quickly came to greet them.

Prince Li then had a congratulatory gift delivered and followed his servants to the male guests' side.

As he was leaving, he looked at Tang Rui and said, "You must listen to your mother and Consort Gu, understand?"

"Okay, okay, don't worry, Daddy!" Tang Rui waved her hand dismissively.

Prince Li then looked at Qin Zhiyan and Consort Gu: "Don't cause trouble, but don't be afraid of trouble either. If there's anything you can't handle, just have someone come to the men's section and call me."

"Don't worry, Your Highness!" Qin Zhiyan said to Consort Gu.

Then, he led Tang Rui and followed the maid who was guiding them into the inner courtyard.

Men and women sat separately; the female guests were all enjoying the flowers in the garden.

Moreover, the principal wives and the concubines gathered together, but women of different social classes did not force themselves to sit together.

Qin Zhiyan nodded to Consort Gu and led her toward the "Princess Group".

Consort Gu also led her maids toward the "consort group".

"Oh, Seventh Sister-in-law is here! This must be Zhaohua, right? She's so cute, come and see her, Aunt Liu." Princess Xiang was a very cheerful woman.

Today is her twenty-third birthday. She is dressed in a festive red brocade dress, with roses embroidered in gold trim on the hem, which makes her already beautiful face even more radiant.

Tang Rui, always adept at winning hearts, immediately released Qin Zhiyan's hand, ran over on her little legs, and even took out a box of perfume from her pocket, tiptoed to hand it to her: "Happy birthday, Sixth Aunt! This is a gift from Zhaohua to you. Just apply it and your face will be soft and tender, and become whiter and whiter."

"Zhaohua even prepared a gift for Sixth Imperial Aunt!" Princess Xiang was flattered and surprised by the child's endearing nature.

She doesn't need this box of perfume, but the sentiment behind it is precious.

None of the girls who come here will prepare a gift for her like Tang Rui did.

After all, the adults had already given gifts.

Qin Zhiyan covered her mouth and smiled: "This perfume was made by Zhaohua herself, and she started preparing it ten days ago. I've used it too. Look, I only put on a light layer of powder today, doesn't my skin look great?"

Princess Xiang looked closely and was quite surprised.

Qin Zhiyan's face was fair with a rosy glow, and her skin was soft and delicate.

She remembered that Qin Zhiyan's skin used to be quite dry, but she didn't expect it to change.

Princess Xiang: "Wow! That's amazing?"

Princess Consort Chen and Princess Consort Rui also came over.

Tang Rui helped her a lot.

It's already a great blessing that my son can live like a normal child.

There's also the matter of Consort He.

Last time, she listened to Tang Rui and went to the palace to invite the imperial physician.

The imperial physician immediately determined that Qian Ge's illness was not a cold, but rather poisoning.

The amount of toxicity is very small, so it seems like just a common cold.

Prince Chen was furious. He imprisoned Consort He and sent Qian Ge to be raised by the childless concubine in the mansion.

With Consort He out of favor, she had much more peace and quiet.

Now, Tang Rui is her lucky star; she treats Tang Rui like her own daughter.