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

Tang Rui nodded: "Of course it's great, why?"

Having received her confirmation, Mingyue immediately drew her longsword, startling Tang Rui so much that she took several steps back: "What are you doing?"

With an innocent look, Mingyue said, "I want the princess to use my blood to make me one just like it."

"..." Not only did you copy my emojis, but you also copied my modern vocabulary.

Tang Rui pouted, about to say something, when Granny Yuan's voice came from behind her: "Princess, it's getting late, let's get started!"

Upon hearing her voice, Tang Rui's face immediately fell, and she turned around with a smile that looked more like a grimace: "Granny Yuan, it's almost lunchtime. Why don't we eat first and then talk?"

"Very well!" Granny Yuan didn't make things difficult for her.

Tang Rui was still thinking that this Granny Yuan was not a bad person.

As a result, when the maids served breakfast, Tang Rui ate a big meat bun and was about to take a second one when Granny Yuan, holding a rattan cane, struck her down with a loud crack.

Tang Rui was so frightened that she withdrew her small hand, looking at her in disbelief: "Granny Yuan, why did you hit me?"

Granny Yuan scolded with a stern face: "Women in the Great Xia Dynasty are considered beautiful when they are slender. The princess is only five years old, and her figure is already beyond the standard. You must control your diet in the future and not eat too much."

Upon hearing this, Tang Rui felt as if the sky had fallen: "Granny Yuan, is this really necessary? I'm a princess, what's wrong with eating a little more?"

Granny Yuan said expressionlessly, "Does the princess know why Consort Zhu rarely enters the palace? She used to be a concubine, which is only one reason. The main reason is that she eats too much, which leads to obesity and affects her demeanor and appearance. If she were to go before the emperor, the emperor could punish her for disrespect."

Tang Rui retorted defiantly, "Grandpa Emperor would never punish me for something like this. Don't try to fool me."

Granny Yuan glanced at her, then said meaningfully, "His Majesty is benevolent and loves the Princess dearly, so perhaps he's reluctant to part with her, but what about others? Won't those who are eyeing the Prince Li's residence use this to attack Prince Li?"

Tang Rui, who was usually eloquent, was speechless.

Seeing that she seemed to understand, Granny Yuan's eyes flashed with admiration: "The princess is indeed as intelligent as rumored, understanding things very quickly. As the saying goes, 'If a child is not taught, it is the father's fault.' The princess is still young, and the adults won't hold it against you, but they will attack your parents. The princess wouldn't want someone to go to the emperor and impeach Prince Li because of her body shape, would she? If too many people impeach her, even if the emperor loves the princess dearly, he will have to follow the rules."

"I...I understand..." Tang Rui then remembered that there seemed to be such a rule in ancient times.

But...

Tang Rui, her eyes brimming with tears, said, "Granny Yuan, if you're going to control it, you have to do it gradually. One meat bun is really too little. Can I have another one?"

Granny Yuan shook her head and pushed a bowl of congee in front of her: "If this isn't enough, drink this."

Tang Rui: "..."

Damn it!

The sky is falling!

If we don't let her eat, aren't we taking her life?

With tears in her eyes, Tang Rui picked up the bowl of porridge and sipped it slowly.

The old woman Rong, standing to the side, felt truly sorry for him.

So, when the maids cleared away the food, she secretly hid a plate of braised chicken legs, intending to give them to Tang Rui when Granny Yuan wasn't looking.

Granny Yuan saw it but pretended not to.

Since her master was willing to give her face, she couldn't push him too far!

No matter what, never forget your identity!

Tang Rui initially thought that Granny Yuan was the same Granny Rong from the TV series "Princess Pearl," who had come to torment her.

But... that's not actually the case.

Granny Yuan taught her very diligently, and would also occasionally teach her some sensitive issues.

It's just so miserable!

At this moment, Tang Rui really wanted to pick up a line from Princess Pearl that Xiao Yanzi said about Rong Momo.

You must walk properly, eat properly, and even laugh properly.

Money is hard to earn and life is tough; it seems that everyone, regardless of social class, has their own hardships.

After a day of abuse, Tang Rui was on the verge of death, her stomach growling.

Yuan Mama returned to the palace satisfied, saying she would come again next time the Imperial Academy Supervisor had a day off.

Tang Rui: "..." It's alright!

The Imperial Academy Supervisor had two days off, but Granny Yuan didn't take up both days.

The next day, Tang Rui slept in late and enjoyed a peaceful evening.

She still ate a lot, but she remembered what Granny Yuan had said and tried her best to control herself, and her appetite had shrunk significantly.

Tang Rui is miserable, and Situ Che is miserable too.

Although he was very angry about the schedule Tang Rui had written, he still followed it.

Excluding the first and fifteenth of the month, each woman in the mansion serves for one day, and then rests for four or five days after completing her round of service.

So for the next few days, Situ Che went to various women's brothels, diligently "cultivating" and fulfilling his duties.

After the rounds, the women in the manor were all as radiant as flowers that had been nourished.

Even the plump Consort Zhu had gained a touch of charm and allure in her eyes.

In contrast, Situ Che remained serious and reserved in public.

Behind the scenes, he was like a wilted eggplant, completely deflated.

What left him speechless was Consort Zhang, who, while causing trouble, scratched his back all over, leaving it covered in bloody welts.

At this moment, Situ Che lay shirtless on his bed, Qingfeng applying medicine to his back, her eyes filled with sympathy: "Your Highness has worked hard. Which lady's courtyard will you be visiting tonight? I'll arrange it right away!"

"Go to hell!" Situ Che cursed, pulling at his clothes and putting them on, his face dark with anger. "I'm resting today. Go tell the Princess Consort that the Li Prince's residence will no longer accept any concubines. If anyone says she's jealous, have that person come find me!"

Qingfeng: "Oh..."

Mingyue looked at Situ Che with a disdainful gaze.

Even at his advanced age, the Emperor still has three thousand beauties in his harem!

What about you?

You can't even take care of five people?

Situ Che noticed his gaze and, enraged, grabbed a pillow and threw it at him: "Get out of here and take care of Zhaohua!"

Mingyue was so frightened that she dodged away.

You little piece of trash, can't you handle this?

...

Days passed by, and the father and daughter were in dire straits. Before they knew it, it was December.

A gentle breeze carried a chill, and the temperature suddenly dropped!

In the Northern Di, a thousand miles away from the Great Xia, heavy snow had already begun to fall.

The Northern Barbarian Imperial Palace!

A wisp of smoke curled from the brazier, and a woman of elegant bearing and striking beauty sat regally in a high position.

She was dressed in gorgeous clothes, holding a piece of paper in her slender hand. The corners of her lips were slightly upturned, and her beautiful eyes, similar to Tang Rui's, were full of tenderness.

"Your Highness..." came the maid's voice from outside.

The woman's smile vanished instantly. She quickly stuffed the small note into her wide sleeve, and when she turned around, her smile had changed to a gentle, charming one.

The man who entered was no more than sixteen years old. He wore an ill-fitting bright yellow robe with flowing clouds, his hair was tied in small braids, his steps were unsteady, and he had dark circles under his eyes, as if a demon had sucked away his life force.

"My beloved consort!" The Crown Prince of Northern Di rushed forward, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes: "Where is the Carefree Pill? I heard the Nameless Divine Physician just arrived; did he bring the Carefree Pill?"

"Yes, Your Highness!" The woman smiled, but there was no smile in her eyes. She went to the dressing table, opened a small drawer, took out an exquisite brocade box, and handed it to him: "Your Highness, these were all sent by the nameless divine physician. Feel them, they're still warm!"