The King of Beijing in the Red Mansion

Shui Rong still needs to show some concern for Tanchun, the new girl, and cultivate their feelings from a young age. After all, Tanchun will be a member of the family sooner or later.

Tanchun was moved when she heard this. She looked at Shui Rong with her beautiful eyes and nodded, saying, "There is nothing missing in the palace. Brother-in-law, don't worry."

The royal palace was large and wealthy, so even the side rooms were fully furnished.

Shui Rong didn't say much when he saw this, and instead said, "Third sister, since you are here at the palace, I will go to the study room later to get you the copy of 'Records of the Fairy Altar at Magu Mountain'."

Tanchun's eyes lit up when she heard this. The book "Records of the Fairy Altar on Magu Mountain" by Yan Lugong was what the prince promised to give to her when her elder sister was first engaged last time. She had been thinking about it for a long time.

Seeing Tanchun's expression, Shui Rong chuckled. Tanchun really likes calligraphy. It's just a hobby, which is understandable.

I do remember that Tanchun also liked banana trees. I don’t know if the butterfly effect will change because of him. I hope Tanchun will remain consistent. The nickname “Banana Guest” is really fresh in my memory.

Shui Rong liked Tanchun very much. She had a pretty face and was a rare beauty. However, what attracted him most was her pretty eyes. They were clear and moving, making her look particularly cute and giving people a very comfortable feeling. In addition, the heroic spirit between her eyebrows made her look like a heroic woman, which made Shui Rong like her very much.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong reached out and touched Tanchun's head, and said softly: "The palace will be your home from now on. If you need anything or have any worries, just tell me."

Feeling Shui Rong's intimacy, Tanchun's cheeks were slightly drunk, her bright eyes were as bright as a pool of clear water, and she whispered, "I know, brother-in-law."

After waiting for a while, Shui Rong and Yuanchun, who had put on her makeup, went out together and headed for Ning'an Hall.

On the corridor, Shui Rong noticed Yuanchun's graceful steps and slightly frowned brows, and he understood what was going on. If it weren't for the rules, he would also like to hug the beauty on the couch and be affectionate with her. However, in a society with ethics and morals, the rules must be followed. If he followed his own temper, it would be fine for him as a prince, but Yuanchun would have to bear all the blame.

Shui Rong deliberately slowed down his pace and said in a gentle voice: "Yuanchun, mother has an easy-going personality, so you don't have to be nervous."

An ugly daughter-in-law will inevitably feel nervous when meeting her parents-in-law.

Yuanchun, who had a solemn expression, felt warmed by her husband's caring words. She had already merged with her husband yesterday and was naturally not so restrained. So she became a little more easy-going and said with a worried tone, "I am a little old and not in good shape. I am afraid that mother will dislike me."

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows when he heard this. Was Yuanchun trying to PUA him?

I still remember the time when Emperor Yongkang granted the marriage, Shui Rong belittled her. Although he was evasive, some of his words still hit the point, such as age and body shape.

He turned his eyes to look at the beauty, and saw Yuanchun looking at him with starry eyes. He immediately understood that when the wedding ceremony was first decided, Shui Rong had apologized solemnly and even attached a gift of apology, but girls are kind-hearted and easily hold grudges. To be more precise, she felt wronged and wanted to hear Shui Rong's sweet words.

To be honest, Yuanchun is in her prime, and is really young. In her previous life, Yuanchun was college age, at the age of youth and beauty.

Yuanchun's figure is indeed inappropriate in this era where thinness is considered beautiful, but it has nothing to do with fat, in other words, she has a plump figure.

Shui Rong personally tested it yesterday and felt it was very good, not bad at all, and guaranteed that the child would not go hungry.

I just don’t know if this is a woman’s sixth sense, but Yuanchun’s worries are indeed true.

After Concubine Beijing learned that Emperor Yongkang had arranged the marriage, she sent someone to find out more about Yuanchun. When she learned that Yuanchun was much older than Shui Rong, her face immediately fell. She didn't care about Yuanchun's character. It was just that it was an appointed marriage, so there was nothing she could do. Otherwise, this marriage would hardly come to fruition.

Now, Shui Rong knows that Concubine Beijing does not like Yuanchun as her daughter-in-law.

The problem between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been a deadlock since ancient times, which makes Shui Rong not know what to do. Fortunately, this is an era of ethics and morality, and daughters-in-law need to set rules in front of their mothers-in-law and nothing serious can happen. Shui Rong can also mediate.

However, Shui Rong would not say this explicitly. After a light cough, he said in a clear voice: "It's better to be older, so that you can understand the cold and the warm. As for your figure, I like it very much and can't let it go!"

When Yuanchun heard this, she recalled her husband's obsession at night. She knew in her heart that he was not saying this to deceive her. Her cheeks immediately turned red. Her rosy eyes could not help but glare at Shuirong and she said, "My husband is a man of many words. He is not what he seems to be."

In Yuanchun's heart, she thought Shui Rong was a gentle and upright gentleman, but after getting to know him, she found that there was some contrast, especially when he ate like a child yesterday and was so eloquent that she was really at a loss.

Shui Rong understood what Yuanchun meant. She just felt that he was different from his usual decent self. However, Shui Rong didn't care and said, "The ancients said that 'food and sex are human nature'. Don't you like it?"

Between husband and wife, variety is a regulator and is beneficial to the harmony between the couple. We can't just mechanically leave something behind and be done with it. How is this different from livestock?

The fact that Yuanchun was joking with him now showed that not only had a door been opened last night, but the door of her heart was also wide open and defenseless. This was a good thing, so Shui Rong also joked in his words.

Yuanchun's pretty face turned even redder when she heard this. It was naturally a good thing for a couple to be in harmony with each other, but how could she say this out loud? Did she have to say "I like it very much"?

Shame on you.

Chapter 94 Shui Rong: It feels so uncomfortable to be stuck in the middle

In Ning'an Hall, Concubine Beijing was sitting on a brocade couch, while Keqing was standing beside her. On the kang table was a gilded incense burner with cloud and bat patterns.

Seeing Shui Rong and Yuanchun walk in, two pairs of bright eyes looked over.

Concubine Beijing had a graceful face. When she saw Yuanchun's ruddy complexion and unsteady movements, she felt slightly satisfied and her face relaxed.

For her, it doesn't matter whether she likes it or not. What matters is that her daughter-in-law can have children for the royal family as soon as possible.

The maid had already prepared a large red teacup. Yuanchun took it and bowed, offering her morning tea.

Concubine Beijing lowered her eyes and looked at Yuanchun. She was very beautiful, with a blessed look on her face and a plump figure, suggesting she was a fertile woman.

After taking the tea offered by the new daughter-in-law, Concubine Beijing gave her a red envelope with a very noble look, and took off the mutton-fat jade bracelet on her wrist and handed it over, implying a perfect reunion.

A few words of encouragement, mostly hoping that the couple would get along well and have children for the royal palace as soon as possible.

Yuanchun seemed to have sensed that her mother-in-law was somewhat displeased with her. Facing her mother-in-law's instructions, Yuanchun responded with a shy look on her face, and then sat on the brocade cushion with Shui Rong.

Concubine Beijing took a sip of the fragrant tea, her bright eyes moved slightly, and she called out, "Keqing, go serve tea to your sister."

Shui Rong couldn't help but pause with his hand holding the teacup. Although Keqing would be a concubine in the future and it was natural for her to serve tea to the mistress, it was a bit inappropriate as Keqing's status had not yet been determined.

Besides, it's the new bride who's serving tea today, so there's no need to do anything extra. Could this be the mother-in-law's way of showing power to the new daughter-in-law?

On one side is his doting stepmother, and on the other side is his wife with whom he has become one. They are both flesh and blood. How can Shui Rong cope with this?

Forget it, let's just wait and see, and help Yuanchun when the time is right.

Yuanchun's starry eyes turned slightly, and she roughly understood in her heart that this was her mother-in-law setting the rules.

Thinking of this, Yuanchun looked at Keqing who was coming towards her gracefully. She saw that she had a slender figure and regular features. At first glance, she looked like a beautiful girl from a small family, but upon closer inspection, every move of Keqing was full of charm.

At this moment, Yuanchun made a judgment about Qin Keqing, whom she had only heard of. No wonder her husband liked her so much, because she won the heart with her gentleness and charm.

And the most important thing is that my mother-in-law attaches great importance to it. Otherwise, I would not ask her to serve tea specially.

It's amazing that she is loved by her husband and relied upon by her mother-in-law!

"Sister, please have some tea." Keqing bowed and held up the teacup respectfully.

Yuanchun smiled, took a sip, and then put it on the table beside her, supporting her and saying, "Sister, you are too polite. We are a family from now on, so there is no need to be so polite."

Since Keqing had a proper attitude, there was no need for Yuanchun to be pretentious. Moreover, there was the Dowager Concubine Beijing above her. If she showed any dissatisfaction, she might be bullied and scolded for not being a lady of honor, which would highlight her mother-in-law's authority.

At this time, Yuanchun must act properly and avoid being caught.

Thinking of this, Yuanchun took a tourmaline ring from her little finger and helped Keqing put it on, saying with a smile: "Sister, this is a token of my love, please don't despise it."

Keqing blinked at Yuanchun, drank the tea she offered, and gave her a gift. Was this a sign that the mistress recognized her identity?

Thinking of this, Keqing felt relieved. She didn't want to be disliked by her mistress. Seeing that her mistress was kind, Keqing said hurriedly, "It was given by my sister, how could I dislike it? If my sister has any instructions in the future, just let me know."

Upon hearing this, Yuanchun raised her eyes to look at the smiling beauty, and she understood in her heart that this was a gesture of goodwill. She was really a person who acted properly as the rumors said.

If Keqing is obedient, then it's fine, as her husband will like her after all. But she is afraid that Keqing says one thing on the surface but does another in her heart. She has seen many people like this in the palace.

As the saying goes, one should not have the intention to harm others, but one must always be on guard against others. She will not give in to her gentle and considerate husband.

Shui Rong sipped her tea quietly, feeling satisfied as she looked at the "harmonious" scene in front of her. Sisters see each other all the time, so it's better for them to be intimate with each other. Maybe they will even sleep on the same bed!

Concubine Beijing did not say much about this, but when she saw Tanchun standing there, she felt something in her heart.

"This is Yuanchun's sister, right?"

The Dowager Concubine Beijing also knew about the concubine of the Jia family, and it was said that she was his concubine's sister.

Tanchun was startled when she heard this, and she stepped forward with lotus steps, saying politely, "Tanchun greets the Concubine Dowager."

Concubine Beijing looked at Tanchun and saw that she had thin shoulders and waist, handsome eyes and well-formed eyebrows. Her big eyes were quite bright and seemed to reveal a heroic spirit. She looked quite good.

"What a pretty girl, come to me."

Tanchun felt a little overwhelmed, but since the Concubine Dowager had called her, she couldn't be rude, so she moved closer.

The Queen Mother of Beijing looked at her carefully for a moment and felt satisfied. As for Yuanchun, she did not like her age and felt that she was not suitable for the Princess of Beijing. But she had no prejudice against Tanchun. She even felt that Tanchun had pretty features and a smart and capable look, which would be beneficial to her son. Therefore, she looked kind and took Tanchun to chat about family matters.

This scene made Yuanchun, who had been at ease, feel sad. First it was Keqing, and now it was Tanchun. Her own mother-in-law was always kind to them, but she was so strict with her, making it clear that she didn't like her.

Shui Rong was watching from the side and couldn't help but raise his brows. Originally Yuanchun and Keqing were just as good as best friends, so why did Concubine Beijing join in the fun and even drag Tanchun into it.

Yes, we can now play mahjong.

After a pause, Shui Rong said, "Mother, Yuanchun has already come in. I'm thinking of letting Yuanchun take care of the household affairs. What do you think, mother?"

Ever since Shui Rong inherited the title, Concubine Beijing handed over the accounts of the palace to Shui Rong. However, the housekeeper's affairs were all "internal" matters, so most of them were still managed by Concubine Beijing. If Yuanchun was to be in charge of the housekeeper's affairs, she had to inform Concubine Beijing.

Moreover, facing a stepmother who loves her, she should always be respectful. At the same time, this can also ease the natural disharmony between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Beijing's face showed a little resentment. She looked at Shui Rong with her bright eyes, as if she was looking at an ungrateful person. As the saying goes, "When you get a wife, you forget your mother." Isn't this exactly the situation now?

"You said it."

Although she was unwilling in her heart, Concubine Beijing would not refute Shui Rong's opinion and embarrass him. Moreover, as the Princess of Beijing, Yuanchun should have been responsible for the housekeeping matters. It was just that she couldn't help but couldn't control her tone.

Shui Rong felt helpless when he heard this. Why was there a hint of anger in his tone?

Seeing this, Shui Rong stood up and walked forward, sitting next to Concubine Beijing, and said in a clear voice: "Mother, I just want you to relax a little and not be bothered by these complicated things. If there is anything in the future, just tell Yuanchun."

Listening to Shui Rong's comforting words, Concubine Beijing felt much more relieved. After all, she had not forgotten her mother and knew how to show some filial piety.

Yuanchun, who was sitting in the hall, looked at Shui Rong with loving eyes. She knew that her husband was speaking for her, and for a moment, her heart was filled with sweetness.

After coaxing Concubine Beijing, Shui Rong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. This feeling of being caught in the middle was completely different from last night and was quite uncomfortable.

After chatting for a while, Shui Rong and Yuanchun left Ning'an Hall.

On the corridor, Yuanchun looked a little sad. Shui Rong understood what was happening and comforted her: "Yuanchun, you don't have to worry about your mother. You will get along well with her after a while."

Concubine Beijing's dislike for Yuanchun was so obvious that Shui Rong was at a loss for words to comfort her and could only try to comfort her.

However, for the Dowager Concubine Beijing, even if she disliked Yuanchun, it would not be so obvious. Today, the Dowager Concubine Beijing was abnormal. Could it be that she was too old?

It is wrong to criticize your stepmother secretly.

Yuanchun felt better after hearing this. Her mother-in-law didn't like her, but being liked by her husband was enough.

After a pause, Yuanchun asked softly, "My dear husband, can you tell me what my mother likes?"

Shui Rong suddenly realized what was going on when he heard this, and asked about Concubine Beijing's preferences. It seemed that he was trying to please her.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong smiled and said, "Mother always talks about expanding the royal family. If you can give her a big fat grandson next year, you will definitely please her."

Yuanchun's pretty face flushed when she heard this, and she spat, "I was talking to my husband seriously, but you made fun of me."

As she spoke, Yuanchun's voice became lower and lower, and she said softly, "Besides, I can't take care of this fat grandson by myself."

Yuanchun understood that Shui Rong was right in what he said. Once she had a child, the Dowager Concubine Beijing would certainly be happy. Besides, continuing the royal family's lineage was what she, as the Princess of Beijing, should do.

Shui Rong looked at the shy Yuanchun and knew in his heart that she had mustered up the courage to say this. If she didn't really want to integrate into the palace, she wouldn't have done so.