Chapter 512: Chapter 3: Aunt and Nephew Bickering

Thinking of this, the Emperor was overjoyed.

The long drumbeats began, and everyone’s attention was focused on the grassland ahead.

With a command, the young men galloped forward together.

Amid the sound of hooves, there were also numerous masculine shouts.

It was invigorating.

The Second Princess naturally had her eyes fixed on her husband, Wu Chuang.

Ever since he claimed the title of Martial Champion years ago, he was assigned to Yunzhou as the Pingyuan General.

Commanding an army of a hundred thousand.

A rare talent of a general.

And the Second Princess had developed feelings for him years earlier.

However, they always stopped at propriety despite their emotions.

After he was officially awarded the position of Pingyuan General, he requested to marry the Princess in front of the Emperor and Lin Wanyi.

This somewhat troubled them both.

After all, the Prince Consort of a Princess could not participate in court politics.

This was a strict rule.

The Emperor intended to test his sincerity.

Unexpectedly, he expressed without hesitation.

He had strived for the title of Martial Champion to demonstrate to the world.

Although the Princess’s chosen Prince Consort did not come from a noble family, he was not some insignificant figure.

But if the strict rule prevented them from being together, he was willing to give up everything.

He would enter the Princess Mansion and live a leisurely life as a Prince Consort.

Upon hearing his declaration, the Emperor and Lin Wanyi were moved.

The Second Princess behind the screen was even more so.

Immediately, she rushed out from within.

Stating that she was willing to forfeit her status as a Princess and marry Wu Chuang as an ordinary person.

Their sincere and heartfelt emotions.

The Emperor and Lin Wanyi did not separate the couple.

Therefore, due to the inappropriate timing of the Second Princess’s birth, her Royal Jade Scroll was annulled.

From then on, she only called herself Lin Xiruo.

Entered into the Lin Family Tree.

And under the Lin Family’s identity, married into the Wu Family.

It was considered a happy union between relatives.

Three months after the wedding, she accompanied her husband to Yunzhou to take up his post.

Upon arrival, the couple found out.

All properties and influences once belonging to the Fourth Prince Mansion in Yunzhou had become Xiruo’s private treasury.

Including contributions from the Dong Family, Lin Family, and gifts from her second brother, the Han King.

Thus, Xiruo, though no longer a noble Princess.

Had become the genuine richest woman in Yunzhou.

Her life was relaxed and carefree.

Wu Chuang’s presence always closely followed behind the Han King.

With no intention of overstepping or ambition.

She understood this better than anyone.

Nearby, Hua Ling saw this and teasingly remarked.

"Second Aunt, your eyes are about to pop out, Second Uncle won’t run away."

Teased by the younger generation, Xiruo playfully threatened her with a fist.

"You cheeky girl! When we return to Yunzhou, I won’t let you visit the mansion anymore. Don’t you always love the pastries made by Chef Wu? I’ll retire her when we get back, and you won’t even get a taste to drool over."

She managed to grasp Hua Ling’s weakness.

The little girl immediately pouted.

She threw herself into Lin Wanyi’s arms, complaining with unmistakable sadness.

"Grand Empress Dowager, Second Aunt is bullying me!"

With an appearance so innocent, those unaware might really think Xiruo was bullying her niece.

Unfortunately, everyone present heard and saw the scene.

It was obvious Hua Ling was playing the "villain calling out first!"

But Lin Wanyi, perhaps due to age, had an even deeper affection for grandchildren.

She embraced Hua Ling, calling her a treasure.

And said.

"Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, with Grand Empress Dowager here, Second Aunt wouldn’t dare act out! Does our Hua Ling love pastries? When you return, let Grandfather gift an Imperial Chef to accompany you back, making them for you daily, how about that?"

This indulgent attitude was unprecedented with the previous children.

Xiruo, amused and exasperated, couldn’t help but complain.

"Mother, you’re indulging Hua Ling!"

Lin Wanyi snorted and immediately said.

"If you give me a darling granddaughter as cute as Hua Ling, I will spoil her just the same."

"Isn’t that right, Hua Zhao, Rong?"

Hua Zhao, whom she mentioned, was the second legitimate daughter of the Han King.

Rong was the Han King’s legitimate son, currently the Heir of Prince Han, Yu Wenrong.

However, the two were still quite young.

Unaware of the "conflicts" between sisters and aunts.

So, they could only giggle cheerfully.

Their temperament was as gentle and courteous as the Han Prince Consort.

Xiruo couldn’t help but shake her head, sighing as she spoke.

"Hua Ling found a backer! Later, let your Crown Prince Uncle discipline you!"

Hua Ling playfully stuck out her tongue.

Amusing everyone into laughter.

Especially Lin Wanyi, the corners of her eyes seemed to have a few more fine laugh lines.

The Emperor, seeing her so happy, unexpectedly whispered in her ear.

"Do you like children?"

Lin Wanyi turned to see the inexplicable emotion in his eyes.

Frightened, she pushed Hua Ling away.

Awkwardly laughed and said.

"Love grandchildren, love grandchildren."

At her age, especially with a six-year-old granddaughter already.

To have another child with the Emperor, wouldn’t she become the subject of ridicule as a "granny giving birth again"?

Lin Wanyi didn’t want to be the topic of idle chatter again.

So, it was best to calm the Emperor for now.

Then go back and find her second uncle’s wife, Mrs. Yun, to prepare some medicine.

To thoroughly eliminate any possibility of childbirth.

The Emperor had no idea of the complicated thoughts in her mind.

He was merely joking with her.

Unexpectedly, he saw such an amusing expression.

He laughed heartily on the spot.

This laughter left those seated below puzzled.

But when they saw the Crown Prince galloping towards the woods. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

They instantly "understood."

And followed with applause and cheers.

This caused an amusing misunderstanding.

"Your Majesty, focus on watching the Crown Prince’s horse race, didn’t he say before entering the competition that he would hunt a bear for you to make a cape?"

Lin Wanyi’s words were meant to divert attention.

After all, the venue for the Royal Autumn Hunt.

Had been meticulously examined inch by inch.

How could there be any life-threatening tigers, leopards, or bears?

Mostly, there were wild rabbits, wild pheasants, and occasionally wild geese and foxes.

Therefore, her words were more for humor.

The Emperor saw through without exposing it.

He affectionately replied.

"If you like it, I will personally hunt one for you to make a cape."

These words made everyone envious.

The deep feelings between the Emperor and Imperial Consort had made all the women in Da Wei enviable.

They initially doubted the Emperor’s deep affection.

But now, as mothers, they hope their daughters could be so fortunate to meet a such worthy man.

Yet, the Imperial Concubine, who had become more legendary among the people, was quite unaffected by their imagination.

Looking at the affectionate Emperor, she simply smiled.