I don't want to be the favorite concubine of this palace anymore

An Muxi took the invitation and opened it. Her sister-in-law asked her to return to Ningguo Mansion for a banquet in three days.

She was a little puzzled. She had taken time to go back a few times before, but why no one informed her? Was there something wrong at home?

She thought about it for a while but couldn't figure out the reason, but it was impossible for the Ningguo Mansion to just invite her back for dinner.

After Li Rui came back from the morning court, An Muxi told Li Rui about this matter.

Li Rui flicked her forehead and said, "Silly girl, you didn't even know your father's birthday was coming up. You are such a filial daughter!"

When An Muxi heard this, she tapped her toes in embarrassment. Li Rui knew that Duke Ningguo would have his birthday in three days, but she, as his daughter, didn't know.

Li Rui saw her embarrassment and held her hand: "Don't blame yourself, it was my fault for not telling you in advance. You just recognized Ningguo Mansion and married here, so it's normal for you not to know."

An Muxi was still a little depressed: "But you know everything, but I...am I too unfilial?"

"Don't you understand now? Just remember it in the future. Let's go choose a better gift for father-in-law as compensation for your filial piety, okay?"

Li Rui pulled An Muxi into his private vault.

What An Muxi was most satisfied with was that after Li Rui was named the Crown Prince, he directly told Emperor Tiansheng that the Prince Rui's Mansion should be changed into the Crown Prince's Mansion, as he did not want to live in the original Crown Prince's Mansion.

Emperor Tiansheng also specially allocated money to expand the Prince Rui's Palace.

An Muxi knew that Li Rui was upset because she once said that she didn't want to move out, but she was very satisfied with the Prince's Mansion as it was.

"I heard that my father-in-law likes flower and bird paintings very much. I have some collections here. Let's pick a good one for him. He will definitely be happy."

An Muxi didn't expect that Duke Ningguo was a military general who actually liked to collect calligraphy and paintings.

She suddenly realized that Li Rui knew Duke Ning very well, which made her even more depressed.

"How come you know my father better than I do?"

Li Rui turned around and looked at An Muxi meaningfully.

"In order to win back my little wife, I naturally put in a lot of effort. I was afraid that my father-in-law would not agree, so of course I had to understand his preferences.

By the way, I also know that your mother likes pearl jewelry very much. How about we give her a set of pearl jewelry for her birthday next time?"

An Muxi suddenly felt her nose sour. How could she have ignored his sincerity before?

He actually did so much for her behind her back, but never told her.

Li Rui saw An Muxi's eyes were red and hurried over to hug her.

"Xi'er, this is all one-sided. Don't be like this. Look, my efforts have paid off. I have successfully married the beauty."

An Muxi reached out and hugged his strong waist, burying her face in his chest.

"Li Rui, I regret it!"

Li Rui's body suddenly stiffened, and An Muxi heard his heartbeat become irregular.

She continued quickly, "Don't panic. I mean I regret leaving you and letting you suffer so much for me. I regret that I was blind and ignored your sincerity. I regret not falling in love with you earlier and accompanying you through those difficult days."

Li Rui's heart beat faster and his arms tightened, wishing he could rub the person in his arms into his body.

"Ahem, Li Rui, I can't breathe!"

Li Rui was startled and quickly relaxed his strength, lifted An Muxi's face and kissed her.

The two of them stood in the warehouse and kissed passionately.

An Muxi almost couldn't stand up straight, so she pushed him and said, "Husband, we still have to choose a gift for our father."

Li Rui calmed down and said gently, "Okay, let's choose a gift first."

An Muxi's body stiffened. How could she accidentally provoke him again?

In the next two days, An Muxi and Li Rui became even more inseparable. If Li Rui hadn't had to go to the morning court every day, he would have wanted to stick to An Muxi every day.

Finally, three days later, An Muxi and Li Rui returned to Ningguo Mansion together.

Now Li Rui is the crown prince and An Muxi is the crown princess. The whole family received the news and waited outside the door early to welcome them.

As soon as the two got off the carriage, they saw Ningguo Duke and his family standing outside the door to greet them.

"I've met His Highness the Crown Prince, and I've met the Crown Princess."

Everyone saluted quickly.

Li Rui stepped forward and helped Duke Ning up: "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, there is no need to be so polite. We are a family and there is no need to be so polite."

An Muxi also nodded and agreed, "Yes, father and mother, let's not be so polite at home. His Highness won't care about these."

Duke Ningguo has been a cabinet minister for so many years, and he knows that people in the royal family are the most treacherous. When the emperor values ​​you, you can even be close to him.

When I want to deal with you, even if you fart, you will be sentenced to death.

But seeing Xier's rosy face and cheerful expression now, Li Rui should have fulfilled the promise he made when he married her.

"Then I'd rather obey your command. Prince and Princess, please come in."

After entering the Ningguo Mansion, everyone finally became more casual. Wu and Gu Anyan took An Muxi aside to chat about women's matters.

Li Rui followed Duke Ningguo and Bai Jingchen to the study.

Every time Wu saw An Muxi, she would ask her about her relationship with Li Rui and whether she had been bullied.

"Mother, I have the final say in the Prince's Mansion now, so you can rest assured."

When it was time for dinner, everyone gathered together again, and Li Rui asked Jianying to bring up the prepared gifts.

"Father-in-law, this is the birthday gift Xi'er and I specially selected for you. Open it and see if you like it."

When Duke Ningguo saw that it was a scroll painting, he immediately became interested.

Two servants came up and helped to open the scroll and lift it up.

"It's actually Master Chunshan's flower and bird painting. It's a one-of-a-kind piece!" Duke Ningguo stood up in surprise.

He didn't expect Li Rui to be so generous. He knew that his daughter must not be aware of his preferences. This must be Li Rui's idea.

This is a half-person-high flower and bird painting, a work by the late flower and bird painting master Chunshan.

There are very few left in the world, but each one is a fine product.

"Seconds, seconds, seconds!" Duke Ningguo was so excited that he said "seconds" three times in a row.

When An Muxi saw her father so happy, she also became happy.

When Mrs. Wu saw that her husband was so happy, she was also very happy, but the food was already served and she couldn't let her daughter and son-in-law wait.

She had no choice but to say, "The Crown Prince and Xi'er are thoughtful, but Master, let's have dinner first. It won't be too late for you to taste it after dinner."

Duke Ningguo also reacted: "Okay, let's eat first."

Mrs. Wu personally used the serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of fish for An Muxi and Gu Anyan.

"Try this fish. Your father sent someone to bring it back from the seaside on ice. It has few bones and tender meat. It just arrived at your house today."

An Muxi tasted it and found it a bit like modern sea bass. It tasted quite good and was indeed rarely found in the imperial capital.

Suddenly, Gu Anyan next to him changed his expression, covered his mouth and ran out.

Bai Jingchen was startled, and everyone looked at each other. Wu was the first to react: "Go and ask the palace doctor to take a look at An Yan!"

An Muxi smiled and said, "Don't ask the palace doctor, I'll go check on my sister-in-law!"

After a while, An Muxi came back and said to the Duke of Ningguo and his wife with a smile, "Congratulations, father and mother. You are going to be grandparents. My sister-in-law is pregnant. It's been almost two months!"

Duke Ningguo and Mrs. Wu laughed happily when they heard this.

Li Rui secretly glanced at An Muxi's belly. He usually worked very hard, so why was there no movement yet?

After a while, Bai Jingchen came back with Gu Anyan, smiling.

"Dad, Mom, I'm going to be a father!!"

Wu smiled and said, "This is a great event. You have to be careful during this period. Don't do anything reckless. We have to take good care of An Yan."

Bai Jingchen coughed and pretended not to understand: "Of course, I will definitely take good care of my wife and children."

Gu Anyan's face turned red when everyone looked at her, and Wu quickly pulled her to sit down.

"Someone take the fish away. Anyan, Xier, try other dishes."

She used the serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of meat for Gu Anyan and An Muxi respectively.

"This is the wild boar meat that our village head hunted. You can try it."

An Muxi prefers to eat game, so when she heard it, she quickly picked it up and put it into her mouth.

Suddenly a feeling of nausea surged up from her chest, and she covered her mouth and rushed out.