Mo Zhaohua helped him sit down, looking unhappy, "You haven't even stood up yet, and you want to take a step. You are so hasty, I don't like it."

Chu Xuanchi's face flushed with embarrassment, "It's my fault. I was too anxious and didn't pay much attention. I subconsciously raised my leg."

After he finished explaining, he solemnly promised, "I will listen to Zhao Zhao's words in the future, follow the procedures, and never act on my own again."

Mo Zhaohua stopped holding on and said, "My dear, please try again. First, you need to stand more steadily. I will tell you when you can walk."

"Okay..." With their help, Chu Xuanchi tried to stand up again, then sat down and stood up again and again.

Mo Zhaohua smiled and said, "I will send a New Year gift to the Fuguogong Mansion tomorrow morning. I will write a letter to inform them of the good news then."

Chu Xuanchi couldn't wait to share this joy with the people in the Fuguo Mansion, "I believe my grandfather and his family will be very happy."

Mo Zhaohua looked at him with burning eyes, "What about my husband?"

"I'm even happier." Chu Xuanchi stood facing her and suddenly stretched out his hand, "Zhao Zhao, I can finally take the initiative to hold you in my arms."

For the first time, Mo Zhaohua stood and leaned in his arms, feeling his sturdiness, "Whatever my husband asks for, I will get, and so will I."

Seeing this, Wuying guessed that tonight's practice should be over, and there was no need for his help, so he retreated silently.

He was very fortunate to be able to witness every progress of Chu Xuanchi with his own eyes, but he didn't know that this was intentional by Mo Zhaohua so that he wouldn't miss it.

***

New Year's Eve, the last day of the year.

The Prince's Palace was decorated with lights and the servants were busy from early in the morning.

The servants brought New Year gifts to various households, one of which was the Mansion of the Duke of Fuguo.

The Duke of Fuguo not only received New Year gifts, but also a handwritten letter from Mo Zhaohua, announcing the good news to him.

Even though he already knew that Chu Xuanchi would be able to stand up again, he still had mixed emotions when he saw the letter.

Rong Hai didn't know the content of the letter, and was very confused when he saw this, "Father, what happened? Is there something wrong with the princess?"

This happened in public, and the Duke of Fuguo could not speak directly for fear of exposing Chu Xuanchi's secret, so he found an excuse.

He stroked his beard with a smile, "No, it's the first time I received the princess's New Year's greetings, and I feel a little emotional."

Although Mo Zhaohua had never written a congratulatory speech in the past few years, who was the Duke of Fuguo? How could he have mixed emotions because of this?

Rong Hai knew that this was an excuse, so he tactfully did not ask any more questions. Instead, he agreed with her a few times and then found an opportunity to go to the study with the Duke of Fuguo.

Entering the study and avoiding other people's sight, he asked, "Father, are Prince Yu and Zhao Zhao really okay? You can hide it from anyone, but you can't hide it from your son."

The Duke of Fuguo lit a candle and calmly burned the letter. "I won't tell anyone else. I'll just tell you that His Highness stood up last night."

Rong Hai suddenly raised his voice in excitement, "Really?"

"Keep your voice down." The Duke of Fuguo reminded, "Zhao Zhao will not lie to me, but the more people know about this, the more dangerous it will be. Let's keep it a secret from others for now."

Rong Hai nodded repeatedly, "Son understands. Even if it's the person next to me, son won't reveal a word. I believe Xiu Ya will understand me."

The Duke of Fuguo was very pleased, "That's great, Zhao Zhao has hope."

Rong Hai lowered his voice and asked tentatively, "The hope father mentioned, is it the high position?"

"What do you want that high position for?" The Duke of Fuguo glared at him angrily, "I just want Zhao Zhao to have many children and grandchildren."

Rong Hai looked embarrassed, "My son is overthinking. He was recently dragged by his colleagues to discuss politics and was influenced by them."

The Duke of Fuguo said, "We are only loyal to the emperor. Besides, the prince is virtuous. Why should we risk our lives to fight for the throne?"

"Father is right." Rong Hai calmed down, "Even if I succeed in my bid for the throne, I may end up being abandoned after my rabbit is dead."

Duke Fuguo said: "It's good that you know. Zhao Zhao was willing to take the initiative to plan to marry Prince Yu, which means she knew Prince Qi's ambition."

Rong Hai was filled with emotion. "Yes, Zhao Zhao is afraid that we will be dragged into the abyss of the fight for the throne. Why would Prince Yu have such thoughts?"

If Mo Zhaohua coveted the position of queen, why would she go to so much trouble to marry a crippled prince, unless she had already achieved great success in medical skills and had set her eyes on Prince Yu's military power.

The Duke of Fuguo exhorted: "As long as we are loyal to our duties, our children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. We just need to raise them with peace of mind. Other things are not important."

Rong Hai responded, "Yes, father, I understand!"

***

House of Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue.

The New Year gifts from the Prince Yu’s Palace have also been delivered to the palace.

Sun Chang went to the study to report, "Master, the New Year's gift from Princess Yu has arrived."

Emperor Wenzong had sealed the seal on an auspicious day a few days ago, and all civil and military officials began their spring vacation.

Mo Yun has been very busy these days. There is no mistress in the mansion and the old lady is ill, so he has to make decisions on many things.

He was still busy taking inventory of the warehouse. "She had to wait until the last day. I thought she didn't want to send it."

Sun Chang reminded in a low voice, "Master, the Fuguogong Mansion was also sent today, and the princess did not favor one over the other."

Mo Yun raised his head and snorted coldly, "Humph... You actually spoke for her. Have you forgotten who you belong to?"

Sun Chang explained: "I am the master's man, but Princess Yu's status is different now, so the master must not offend her."

"Got it." Mo Yun was very impatient, "Tell me, what did our Princess Yu, who has risen to prominence, give me?"

Sun Chang briefly mentioned a few things, "They are all the master's favorites, including calligraphy and paintings, the four treasures of the study, as well as tea sets and tea leaves, etc."

"She really knows how to show off her elegance." Mo Yun was quite satisfied. "Besides me and the old lady, is there anyone else who has received gifts from her?"

Sun Chang replied, "Madam Lan and the eldest young master, and Madam Qiao and the fourth young master all have a share, but I don't know what it is specifically."

"You've done a good job on the surface." Mo Yun couldn't find any fault with Mo Zhaohua. "What about Prince Qi's concubine? Has the New Year's gift been sent?"

Sun Chang said respectfully, "Not yet, but it should be delivered by this afternoon at the latest. Your Highness will not be disrespectful."

"Okay, go ahead and get busy." Since these things are indispensable, Mo Yun is not in a hurry. He just waits patiently.

"Yes, sir." Sun Chang bowed and left.

Not long after, Sun Chang came back again, looking a little unhappy, "Master, the annual gift from Prince Qi's concubine has arrived."

Mo Yun knew from his expression that the gift must be something bad. "What did the concubine give you to make you look so unhappy?"

He thought privately that Mo Yaohua was the concubine of Prince Qi after all. Even if she was not as generous as Mo Zhaohua, she was not too bad, right?

"It's a box of books, two paintings, and some..." Sun Chang swallowed the word "worthless" and then said, "little things."

Mo Yun's face instantly darkened, and he was already unhappy in his heart, "She is really my good daughter, and she is so generous."

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