nycdaug Chapter 253 Granny Zhao Shows Goodwill
Chapter 253 Granny Zhao Shows Goodwill
Su Mowan passed by the flower hall and saw the Seventh Princess lying listlessly on the table, so she went over and pulled her up.
"Let's go, I'll make you something delicious."
This was the first time the Seventh Princess had been unmoved by the mention of delicious food, but she still got up to appease her. "Sigh, let's make it, let's comfort my wounded heart. Tonight I'm going to indulge in a feast."
Su Mowan dragged the person towards Huangfeng Garden. On the way, she overheard two maids whispering that Shen Muyue had returned to the Left Prime Minister's residence. This was understandable; Shen Murui was, after all, a member of the Left Prime Minister's residence, and it was only right that she went back to have a proper discussion after such a sudden accident.
Remembering the harsh words Shen Muyue had said to her, Su Mowan's lips curled into a mocking smile.
For the Prime Minister's residence to think they could find anything out is truly delusional. Even if they could, they wouldn't be able to trace it back to her.
Seeing her suddenly laugh like that, the Seventh Princess asked listlessly, "Sister-in-law, what are you laughing at? You're not making fun of me, are you?"
Upon hearing this, Su Mowan rolled her eyes at the Seventh Princess, "What do you have that I can laugh at? I don't have the time to laugh at you."
The Seventh Princess thought about it and realized that although what she had done was indeed a bit embarrassing, it wasn't enough to make people laugh at her like that.
The thought of Su Mowan spending a long time alone with her third brother brought a sly smile to the Seventh Princess's face.
"Hey, you and my third brother have a very good relationship! I used to think that my third brother just didn't dislike you, but now I see that it's more than that."
Seeing that she had recovered from her low mood, Su Mowan let her talk and even added in a very cooperative tone, "Of course our relationship is very good, even better than you can tell."
The Seventh Princess said she felt really excited, but once Su Mowan went along with it, she got bored and pouted, saying, "Looks like I'll have to find someone who likes me in the future too."
Su Mowan found it somewhat amusing. Had she suddenly realized something? She teased the Seventh Princess, "Why not someone you like, and who likes you back?"
The Seventh Princess glared and sighed. "You think I don't want to? But it's too difficult. The ones I like don't like me, and the ones who like me... sigh, they're probably still in their mother's womb."
"..."
It's just Su Mobai, right? It can't be that serious.
Although Su Mobai seems to be a perfect person, Su Mowan would not choose to be with someone like him.
The Seventh Princess, being so innocent and naive, would only suffer terribly. Therefore, Su Mobai is better suited to a gentle and intelligent woman.
Back at Huangfeng Garden, Su Mowan asked Qinghe to bring out a set of clothes for her to change into, and then went into the kitchen.
Although she can cook, she doesn't have many specialties. Due to limited ingredients, she made another meal exactly the same as last time, except for the addition of a soup.
Murong Jing arrived before it even got dark.
Su Mowan was tasting the food in the kitchen when she heard that Murong Jing had arrived. So she stopped tasting and had Qinghe Yinshuang bring all the dishes to the main room.
Just as she said, the Seventh Princess turned her grief and anger into appetite, eating voraciously, her mouth never idle.
Although she was originally a foodie, this time she ate with unusual ferocity, devouring all the dishes on the table like a whirlwind.
Finally, he drank all the soup in a sullen mood.
That look is practically a provocation.
Su Mowan suppressed a laugh and glanced at Murong Jing, only to find that Murong Jing's expression remained unchanged, completely ignoring the Seventh Princess's little tricks.
This time there were only three people at the table. Yinshuang and Qinghe had learned their lesson; as long as their prince was present, they would never come to spoil the atmosphere.
After finishing her meal, the seventh princess wiped her mouth, patted her round belly, and sighed contentedly.
"Sister-in-law, it would be terrible if I came here too often. If I keep eating like this, how am I ever going to lose weight?"
"..."
Su Mowan's lips twitched. How could she possibly lose weight? She was already thankful if she wasn't gaining weight!
If she keeps eating like this, the Seventh Princess will never be thin. Of course, as the saying goes, being able to eat is a blessing, so Su Mowan doesn't think there's anything wrong with being a little chubby.
Dinner is over.
The Seventh Princess pulled Su Mowan to go out, saying that she had eaten too much and wanted to go for a walk. Su Mowan knew that she was in a bad mood, so she had no choice but to accompany her.
Murong Jing then returned to Fenghua Palace.
The two first strolled around Huangfeng Garden a few times, and then wandered into the six courtyards at the back.
This was Su Mowan's first time visiting the Sixth Courtyard. Although it was only separated from the Fifth Courtyard where she lived by a wall, the scenery inside was quite different.
There were two guards at the entrance to the courtyard. They clearly knew her. They bowed to the Seventh Princess and her and then opened the gate.
It was already dark by then. Su Mowan had good eyesight and scanned the courtyard from all sides, discovering that the entire six-courtyard complex was planted with plum trees, stretching as far as the eye could see.
It must be said that the Qin Prince's Mansion is really big. Although no one lives in the sixth courtyard, it is much larger than the fifth courtyard.
It is late autumn now, and the plum trees seem to be showing signs of budding. Although they are still bare branches, they have a faint green tinge to them.
The two walked around the inner paths several times, until the Seventh Princess felt a bit cold, at which point they turned back and left the Sixth Courtyard.
Su Mowan originally wanted to ask Yinshuang to send the Seventh Princess to Fenghua Palace, but the Seventh Princess insisted on dragging her there.
After what happened that afternoon, Su Mowan was extremely anxious, fearing that Murong Jing would have another fit of madness. Once or twice would be fine, but if it happened too often, it would become a habit, and she wouldn't be able to handle it.
The two had only gone halfway when they saw Granny Wei approaching them hurriedly with two maids. One of them carried a lantern to light the way for Granny Wei, while the other maid seemed to be carrying something and appeared somewhat cautious.
Even from some distance away, the Seventh Princess called out "Granny Wei" very affectionately, which made Granny Wei's smile deepen, and she quickened her pace to come over.
Su Mowan was already used to drinking this porridge and taking that medicine, so she didn't react much when she saw Granny Wei.
Especially after successfully fooling Physician Gu, Su Mowan felt much more relaxed.
So, in a good mood, she took the initiative to greet Granny Wei. Before she could finish speaking, Granny Wei handed her a warm hand warmer.
"The Seventh Princess is really something. It's so cold outside, yet she drags people around everywhere. What will happen to Consort Su if she catches a cold?"
While lecturing the Seventh Princess, Granny Wei took a hand warmer from the maid beside her and handed it to the Seventh Princess.
The Seventh Princess accepted it with a smile, and said something coquettish, which made Granny Wei glare at her with a smile again.
The group continued towards Fenghua Palace, and after walking for a short while, they saw two more people coming towards them.
Su Mowan looked closely and saw that they were two of Murong Jing's four head maids.
When Granny Wei saw the two of them, she exclaimed, "Oh dear, how could I have forgotten such an important thing!"
Once the two approached, it became clear that one of them was carrying a snow-white fox fur coat.
"Consort Su, this is what the Prince instructed me to deliver."
Su Mowan stopped, glanced at the fox fur coat, and sighed inwardly, 'So classy.'
As the maid spoke, she unfolded a thick fox fur coat and draped it over Su Mowan's body. Su Mowan cooperated by pulling it up, and immediately felt much warmer.
Granny Wei laughed heartily on the side and even praised them as a perfect match, which made the Seventh Princess feel resentful.
"Sigh, didn't my third brother think of sending me one too? Not only am I feeling cold, but my heart is also cold."
Granny Wei laughed heartily and explained, "Seventh Princess, you may not know this, but the Prince personally hunted this white fox just a few days ago. It's the only one of its kind; there are none more."
"..."
Su Mowan hadn't felt anything before, but after hearing what Wei Mama said, she suddenly felt uneasy. Although hunting tigers, leopards, wild boars, and foxes are all hunting, the thought of…
The Seventh Princess exclaimed in surprise, "What? A few days ago? My Third Brother's leg... cough, how did he hunt like that?"
Su Mowan felt for the second time that the Seventh Princess had a talent for grasping the key points, and immediately asked the most crucial question.
Murong Jing is in a wheelchair everywhere he goes, yet he still manages to hunt foxes, which are extremely cunning creatures?
The thought of Murong Jing sitting in a wheelchair holding a bow and arrow made Su Mowan laugh rather unkindly; she simply couldn't hold it in!
The Seventh Princess, standing to the side, had no idea what she was laughing about, but Granny Wei did.
Seeing the Seventh Princess's bewildered expression, Granny Wei immediately went to help Su Mowan and instructed the two maids behind her, "Light the way for the Seventh Princess."
Then he said to Su Mowan, "Please don't laugh, Consort Su. The Prince's sentiment is truly rare."
Su Mowan deleted the image from her mind before stopping her laughter. "Yes, I know, don't worry, Granny Wei, I definitely won't laugh in front of him."
"..."
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When Su Mowan arrived at the entrance of Fenghua Palace, she unexpectedly saw Granny Zhao.
Granny Zhao was in charge of Shen Muyue in the East Courtyard. Su Mowan and Granny Zhao were not very familiar with each other, having only met four or five times in total.
Why is Granny Zhao here at this time? Could it be that since Shen Muyue returned to the Prime Minister's residence, Granny Zhao has temporarily taken a break?
Granny Zhao was also an old woman who came from the palace. She was with Granny Wei, but Granny Zhao's status was obviously not as high as Granny Wei's.
Seeing several people surrounding Su Mowan and the Seventh Princess as they walked over, Granny Zhao quickly stepped forward to greet them.
The Seventh Princess treated Granny Zhao neither well nor badly, simply calling her "Granny Zhao" indifferently, a stark contrast to her attitude towards Granny Wei.
Granny Wei asked Granny Zhao why she was there. Granny Zhao looked somewhat embarrassed in the flickering candlelight. She glanced at Su Mowan and said, "Since Consort Shen is away recently, this old servant came to see if there is anything that needs to be served to Consort Su."
Wei Mama smiled knowingly, while the Seventh Princess smiled enigmatically and said, "Zhao Mama is quite thoughtful. However, my sister-in-law has more than just Wei Mama on her side. Look, there are so many others following behind. We don't need you."
The Seventh Princess's words didn't sound like she was deliberately targeting anyone, but Su Mowan always felt that the Seventh Princess didn't quite like Granny Zhao.
Seeing that Zhao Mama's face became even more awkward because of the Seventh Princess's words, Su Mowan smiled softly, "Zhao Mama, you are too kind. There is nothing here that needs serving me. I am reluctant to assign even Wei Mama, let alone you who came from the palace. I dare not ask you to serve me. Zhao Mama, please rest well."