Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

"Daddy has written a document for you, so what should you do?" The prince really wrote on the paper: "As for Nanny Weng's future stay or departure, except for the emperor and empress's order, it will be decided by Mrs. Weng and Prince Duan."

Tao Ge'er immediately timidly took the Crown Princess' sleeve and said, "Mother, I just said something wrong. Please don't be angry. Your son apologizes to you!"

The Crown Princess covered her face with a handkerchief, said nothing, but threw back her sleeves.

The prince's eyes turned cold: "Princess, Tao Ge'er is only four years old. I heard everything you wanted to say. Why did Aunt Weng come here? Do you remember?"

The Crown Princess' fingers trembled.

"Do you still remember what I said to you in the morning?" the prince said again.

The Crown Princess put down her handkerchief in panic: "Your Highness!"

"You are his mother and he is your son. As long as you don't behave like the late Li, the child is yours and no one can take him away from you." The prince said as he stood up.

Tao Ge'er rushed over and hugged his legs, his eyes full of expectation: "Daddy won't leave!"

"My dear son. After seeing your mother and you, Daddy has to go and see others as well. As the head of the family, Daddy cannot favor one over the other!" The prince said in a gentle voice, touching Tao Ge'er's head.

Tao Ge'er pouted in grievance: "From now on, Daddy will be very busy, and it will be difficult for your son to see you!"

The prince's heart softened, and he picked him up directly: "Well, then you go for a walk with daddy?"

"Your Highness, there is no need. He is still young and does not understand these things." The Crown Princess stood up and stretched out her hand to Tao Ge'er, "Will mother hug you?"

"That's fine." The prince didn't give her the child. "If there are thieves at night, they will be scared. They are all spoiled daughters. If they are left alone in the palace to guard against thieves, it would be pitiful.

"I have some official business to attend to in the evening. Now I am just walking around after dinner, taking a look at everything, just as a snack."

The Crown Princess finally felt relieved and smiled sincerely: "Then Your Highness should go back earlier, finish your work earlier, and rest earlier."

"Yes." The prince did not want to talk to her any more, but told Nanny Weng, "Mammy, come with me."

The Crown Princess looked at the figure walking away with big strides, bit her lip, and tears as big as beans fell.

Zhu Qing motioned for everyone to leave, then stepped forward and handed over a new handkerchief, whispering to comfort him: "It's only for the dignity of the East Palace..."

"Didn't you hear it? He's still blaming me!" The Crown Princess cried, "If I come back and ask about the thieves, and then appease everyone, he can concentrate on handling the official business outside.

"Now, what should have been my job has fallen on his head.

"He's already disgusted with me..."

However, she did not mention the words she had used to scold Zhu Qing earlier - they, the master and servant, had a tacit understanding, and both knew that the Crown Princess was taking the opportunity to scold Nanny Weng.

Zhu Qing was silent for a moment, and after trying to hold back, he couldn't help but whispered, "My queen, as long as you don't make any mistakes, with Tao Ge'er, the eldest son, Shoukang Palace will be yours sooner or later.

"The more you do, the more mistakes you make..."

The Crown Princess looked up suddenly and glared at her fiercely.

Zhu Qing stopped talking, looked at her helplessly, sighed, and continued: "With Nanny Weng here, maybe you can't get close to the young prince at will, but others can't either.

"Not only can we not get too close to him, but we can't possibly harm, seduce, or lead the young prince astray.

"Even if it's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, give her some leeway. In this way, won't she treat our Brother Tao more seriously?

"For example, Princess Heke has a mother who is a criminal. She will never be able to hold her head up high in her life.

"Why did the Emperor and Empress bestow Nanny Ji? Wasn't it to allow her to have a close relationship with Princess Yongning? The elders love their children, and if you insist on going against them, what good will it do?

"Why do you bother with these maids?

"One day when you enter the Daming Palace and live in the Hall of Eternal Life, you can deal with these people with just a glance. Why do you have to fall out now?"

The Crown Princess was moved to tears by her words and choked up, "Am I a fool? How could I not know this?

"My brother Tao is the eldest son and he is so smart. No matter what happens in the future, he is still five years older than his younger brothers. His future is clear to see!

“But that bitch of the Weng family!

"In the past three years, he has used invisible means to prevent my uncle's family from getting close to my brother, and even put me on guard.

"——How long has it been since I had a good night's sleep with my brother in my arms?"

Zhu Qing listened quietly, and at the end, she said softly: "Master, your position in the future will not be Tao Ge'er's mother, but the mother of the world."

The Crown Princess remained still for a while, then she laid down on the pillow and burst into tears.

After being carried out of Cheng'en Palace by the prince, Tao Ge'er sensibly wanted to get down and walk by himself: "Mammy said I'm getting heavy again, and it's hard for her to hold me. Daddy is tired after a day, take a break, you don't have to hold me."

The prince put him down as he was told and said with a smile, "You are really quite heavy. Even Daddy feels a little heavy. It seems that Daddy has been slacking off recently. We should pick up swords, knives, fists and kicks and practice again."

He thanked Aunt Weng again, "He has grown so well, thanks to your careful care.

"I, the Crown Princess, may be a little stubborn, but I still have a loving mother's heart. Madam, please give her some guidance and help her open her mind."

Nanny Weng said she dared not to do that: "I am only serving the young prince in food and clothing. How can I be qualified to teach the Crown Princess?"

“However, from what I have seen over the past three years, the Crown Princess is truly devoted to the Crown Prince and my brother, and she loves him deeply.

"Although the Crown Prince is busy with state affairs, he should spend more time with the Crown Princess when he has the chance. The Crown Princess will naturally be calm and at peace."

The prince curled his lips and said nothing.

In front of him was the Yi Qiu Palace. The prince first went to Mei Ruoqin's main hall, sat down and had a cup of tea, then called Geng Simiao over.

When the two saw Nanny Weng and Brother Tao following them, they knew that the prince was just stopping by to take a look. They chatted with them quietly and gracefully for a few words, then urged the prince to go back and rest.

The prince responded with a smile, stood up and went out, looking at Nanny Weng: "Mammy, you haven't been to the East Palace yet, right?"

"Yes." Nanny Weng's eyebrows moved slightly, and she couldn't help but look over, "However, my inferior disciple Meng Fanshuang did come to see me twice, and mentioned that there were several flowers and trees in the yard, which were planted by Wang Chenghui specially for the little princess.

"I heard she looks very good."

The prince also laughed: "I don't know about this. Why don't we go and take a look together?"

"Well..." Nanny Weng hesitated, "I heard that Chenghui is ill. I have to take care of him later, so I hope he won't get sick."

The prince smiled and said, "That's fine. Ma'am, you don't have to go see her. Just take Brother Tao to play with Sister Huo in the outer room."

Having said that, he ran straight to the gate of the East Palace of Yi Qiu without further ado.