bayedsolid Chapter 574 Let's deliver a gift!
Chapter 574 Let's deliver a gift!
It must be said that Aunt Fang was quite a clever woman; she had been holding the gift list in her hand the whole time, without giving it to the nanny beside her. But now, having received a signal from the Princess, she directly handed the list to He Xiangling.
Despite the seemingly unintentional action, He Xiangling had already figured things out in her mind.
The princess didn't just say she liked her; she gave her the order and prepared such a generous dowry, which shows that she really wanted to get along with her.
This seemingly unintentional action effectively excluded Madam He, He Xiangling's apparent mother.
Madam He felt a momentary embarrassment, but seeing that the Princess was still smiling, she echoed, "Your Highness is so kind. It's this girl's good fortune to have caught Your Highness's eye."
"Madam He, you're too kind. By the way, I heard that Aunt Xue in your household is pregnant. Lord He must be overjoyed to have a child in his middle age. It just so happens that there is also a pregnant woman living in our Wang Mansion. When I was preparing tonics for my eldest cousin's wife, I also prepared an extra portion."
Rongyue handed over the list, this time to Madam He.
Mrs. He's hand trembled slightly, and she felt her face tighten and burn.
The princess's actions were clearly a slap in the face, a reminder to her not to harbor any more improper thoughts.
The beauty originally prepared for the prince has now become his own sister. Is there anything more ironic in the world?
Even though Madam He was unhappy, she dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction in front of the Princess.
She did indeed have the Xie family behind her, but she hadn't forgotten that this was Yanzhou, not the capital. Besides, even if the Xie family was there, so what? The princess had the entire royal family behind her, something she couldn't afford to offend.
"With the wedding fast approaching, has Miss He's dowry been prepared? If you're short-handed, just say the word, and I have plenty of embroiderers in my household."
"I dare not trouble Your Highness. Preparations are almost complete. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
"Yes, I heard that Master Lu has invited the Prince to officiate at his wedding. I will definitely go and have a drink at the wedding that day. I can also take the opportunity to see the bride."
He Xiangling was so embarrassed by her teasing that she could hardly lift her head. Her face turned bright red, and she looked like a shy young girl.
"It's rare for Your Highness to come here, so please have lunch here today. It just so happens that you like Xiangling, so you can chat with her."
"Very well. Anyway, the Prince has been busy lately, and even if I go back, I'll be eating alone, which is rather boring. I'll have to trouble Madam He."
"Not at all, not at all. Your Highness's willingness to stay for a meal is a great honor for the He family."
At lunchtime, He Xiangsheng, the true legitimate daughter, also came over.
Her relationship with He Xiangling seemed to be quite good. At least, on the surface, she didn't seem to be making things difficult for her.
"Xiang Sheng has grown quite a bit taller. Madam He, is your daughter betrothed yet?"
As soon as Mrs. He heard that her biological daughter was mentioned, she immediately perked up.
"Your Highness, this girl has a mischievous nature. Besides, in a few years, the master may be transferred, so there's no rush for her marriage."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded. She had expected this. Bringing it up today was just to make conversation.
After lunch, Mu Xinnuan suggested that He Xiangling accompany her for a walk, which would also help her digest her food.
The two walked leisurely along the path in the courtyard.
"Xiangling, have you ever heard of Lu Shaohua's ex-wife?"
"Your Highness, I have heard some things about it."
"That Yang woman is not a peaceful person. After getting married, she kept urging Lu Shaohua and his wife to fight with Lu Shaofeng for the right to inherit the title. She even encouraged his wife to threaten to kill herself and make Lu Shaofeng swear never to take up an official post."
He Xiangling was clever, and smiled, "I've heard about this before. What Madam Yang did was indeed a bit too much. I heard that she repeatedly used stomach pain as an excuse to make things difficult for the eldest young mistress. It's clear that her intentions are not pure."
"Yes, you are a sensible person. I am telling you this today for no other reason than that. As the saying goes, harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things. The Lu family has started to prosper again in the past two years, which is naturally inseparable from the peace and tranquility of this inner quarters."
As she spoke, Mu Xin Nuan stopped and looked at her tenderly. "What I'm saying to you today has nothing to do with Madam Liu or Madam Lu. I just want you to understand one thing. If you want your man to achieve great things, you must support him wholeheartedly so that he can focus on his studies or his work. Do you understand?"
"Your Highness, I understand."
"It's good that you understand. Now that Lu Shaofeng and his cousin Lu Shaohong are highly valued by the Prince, they are indeed outstanding individuals among the younger generation. As for Lu Shaohua, he is still quite young, and some things cannot be rushed. The Yang family matter has taught him a lot. Fundamentally speaking, he is a good person."
He Xiangling didn't dare to lose focus for a moment, listening to the princess's words word by word.
At first, she did think that the princess was only telling her these things to support Liu, but now it seems that the princess was thinking much further ahead!
At this moment, He Xiangling had to admit that Princess Chang Le was indeed broad-minded and had a very long-term vision. No wonder she was favored by the prince; besides her beauty, the prince probably valued her intelligence and knowledge even more.
"Yes, Your Highness. I will remember Your Highness's teachings."
Mu Xin Nuan took her hand and said, "You're not that old, and I'm only two years older than you. In the future, when we're alone, just call me 'elder sister'."
He Xiangling's hand trembled instantly. She was truly flattered by the princess's intimate words.
She was just a concubine's daughter from the eldest branch of the He family. Her second uncle and aunt took a liking to her and adopted her, giving her the status of a legitimate daughter. Although this status was just an empty shell, being able to marry Lu Shaohua as his legal wife was something she never dared to dream of before.
Now not only is she about to become someone else's legal wife, but she has also caught the eye of the princess. How could she not be excited?
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I am deeply grateful."
Thinking about how many intimate words the princess had spoken to her today, every single one of which was extremely beneficial to her, she realized that if she still didn't understand the princess's thoughts, she would have truly lived in vain!