Chapter 2564: Nagging
Noble Consort Sun grew increasingly worried about the Third Prince. If things continued like this, she truly feared he would not meet a good end. So, she patiently said, "Imperial Son, the Imperial Palace isn’t just about fighting and killing; you need to use your brain. Otherwise, you’ll easily fall into others’ traps."
The Third Prince, impatiently, said, "I know, Empress Mother, you’re really nagging."
"Imperial Son, what Mother says comes from the heart, you must listen patiently...!"
"Alright, alright, the Imperial Son is already grown up, not a Little Kid, Mother Consort, don’t lecture anymore." Before Noble Consort Sun could finish, the Third Prince impatiently interrupted her.
Situ Dieer stepped forward and gently said, "Third Prince, Noble Consort indeed speaks wisely. Not everyone in this world empathizes. Even if you’re the best to others, it’s hard to avoid harm if others wish it."
The Third Prince casually said, "Since it’s unavoidable, just accept it. It’s all fate; Master said life and death are predestined."
Noble Consort Sun was nearly furious to death. Couldn’t the Imperial Son be a bit more mindful? Being part of the Royal Family, he can’t afford any negligence, lest a single slip cause fatal consequences.
This is the sorrow of being born in the Imperial Palace.
To live a long life, one must tread carefully and strategize at every step.
Noble Consort Sun was indifferent to life and death, but the Third Prince was different; he was still young and should marry and have children for a good life so that, even if she were to die one day, she could rest in peace.
Situ Dieer angrily cursed inwardly, what a fool. If someone wants you dead, you just die? Don’t you know to resist?
However, she still maintained a smiling facade, saying, "Third Prince, fate is in our hands. Even if Heaven wants to reclaim our lives, we should strive to seize it, shouldn’t we?"
The Third Prince nodded, saying, "Hmm, Dieer is absolutely right."
Finally, he turned to Noble Consort Sun and said, "Empress Mother, rest assured, the words imperial father shared with your son, your son will not divulge. The other concubines and Princes are unaware, so naturally, they won’t harm your son."
Only then did Noble Consort Sun feel relieved and began to like Situ Dieer even more.
With such a girl by the Imperial Son’s side in the future, she’ll be at ease.
After some pleasantries, the Third Prince left the Imperial Palace, preparing to return to the mansion to help Situ Dieer pack some clothes to move into the palace.
Because, starting now, Situ Dieer was ordered to reside in the Imperial Palace and would only leave once he returned triumphant.
War Prince’s Mansion.
Xuexue spent a few days in the Imperial Palace without a hitch; not only did she not lose weight, but she also gained a few pounds.
"My dear wife, The Emperor’s hospitality was indeed good; you’ve put on some weight." Long Rui reached out and pinched the flesh on Xuexue’s face, speaking with a touch of acidity.
Xuexue touched her cheek; indeed, it was a bit chubby.
Inside the Imperial Palace, aside from eating, she mostly slept, didn’t walk much; gaining weight was only natural.
She pouted her lips and said, "Don’t care at all; I’m not a pig that needs to be penned."
Every day in the side chamber of the Forget Worries Palace, wanting to go out for a walk, there were palace maids watching; that lifestyle is not what Xuexue desires.
"Exactly, we aren’t pigs, why should he pen us? Even if there is nurturing, it’d be me who nurtures you, letting you grow chubby is my pride."
"Prince, what do you mean?"
"No hidden meaning, a husband taking care of his wife is only right and proper, isn’t it?"
This remark seems reasonable, but Xuexue always felt something wasn’t quite right. Yet couldn’t pinpoint why.
It took Xuexue quite a while to realize before she couldn’t help but let out a scream, hitting Long Rui with her hands, and playfully pouted, "Prince, want to die, you’re calling me a pig."
Long Rui grabbed the restless, fair little hands, his voice incredibly charming, saying, "No, dear wife, you misunderstood."