TICIEC Chapter 84.2

She was raised in the Linlang Palace from the time she could remember. Her father, the Emperor, was very busy and could only see her occasionally.

Lacking parental love, the Eldest Princess placed all her longing for maternal affection on Zhuang Fei.

She always tried her best to be well-behaved and sensible, hoping to win Zhuang Fei’s favor. She envied the Eldest Prince the most, as Shu Fei often took him for walks in the Imperial Garden.

Her greatest wish was for Zhuang Fei to accompany her on a stroll through the Imperial Garden.

She and her nanny had visited this garden many times.

She was tired of seeing flowers and plants and didn’t find them particularly novel. But she really wished her mother could accompany her on a stroll.

“The Eldest Princess is truly a filial and good child.” Nanny Ping praised her, though a pang of sadness welled up inside her.

The Emperor had his reasons for choosing Zhuang Fei to raise the Eldest Princess.

But this really put Zhuang Fei in a difficult position, and it was also a pity for the Eldest Princess.

“Nanny, Ying Meiren’s pastries are always delicious! Will Mother be very happy to eat the mooncakes…” The Eldest Princess asked excitedly, looking up at her little face.

Concealing her distress, Nanny Ping smiled and said, “Of course. Zhuang Fei will surely be happy with the Eldest Princess’s intentions.’

Instead of going to the Imperial Garden, the master and servant turned toward the Linlang Palace halfway there.

When they were almost there, Lian Rui, who rushed over, stopped them.

“This servant greets the Eldest Princess!”

“You’re a palace maid who serves Ning Jieyu, right?” Nanny Ping seemed to remember her somewhat.

“Nanny, you have a good memory. I am from Lingxue Pavilion. Our Jieyu heard that Ying Meiren sent a box of mooncakes to the Eldest Princess, so she asked the imperial physician to take a look. Please forgive me, Nanny, Ying Meiren forgot to ask about the Eldest Princess’s dietary restrictions, and was afraid that there might be something that would cause her to have an adverse reaction. Besides, these were originally made for adults, while children have delicate stomachs, so we didn’t know if they could eat them. We didn’t think about that in time.” Lian Rui quickly explained.

The female physician, who had been hastily brought along, bowed and said, “This humble servant is the on-duty physician of the Imperial Medical Bureau and has been ordered to examine Her Highness Eldest Princess.”

“I see. Ning Jieyu is always meticulous and a very thoughtful person. This old servant had forgotten about that. The Eldest Princess doesn’t have any dietary restrictions, but I wonder if these pastries are suitable for a child?” Nanny Ping handed the food box to the female physician.

The female physician immediately opened and examined each item, and after confirming that everything was fine, she said, “After my investigation, I found that this mooncake does not contain any spicy ingredients and is safe for children to eat.”

“In that case, this servant will go back and report.” Lian Rui said.

Nanny Ping nodded and said, “This servant thanks Ning Jieyu for her concern.”

She held Ning Wanyin in high regard.

As expected of someone who could ensure Shun Pin’s safe pregnancy, she acted with utmost care.

The master and servant put away the food box and continued their journey back to Linlang Palace.

Lian Rui also returned to Lingxue Pavilion to report back.

Wei Yingya waited anxiously for news, and when she heard that she had made it in time, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“Next time, I’ll definitely remember to have the imperial physician examine it first…”

Seeing this, Ning Wanyin felt relieved.

…

Inside the Linlang Palace—

Zhuang Fei was leisurely watching several eunuchs put on a shadow puppet show.

“Your Highness, the mooncakes made by Ying Meiren look different from ordinary mooncakes, so this daughter specially invited Your Highness to taste them!”

The Eldest Princess presented the food box.

Zhuang Fei’s gaze fell on her, her expression somewhat complicated.

She disliked the Emperor’s child with another woman, but she also felt that the Eldest Princess was innocent.

So although she never gets close to the Eldest Princess, she takes care of the Eldest Princess’s every need, and she is never mistreated.

If the two of them can live in peace, that’s fine.

But this little girl always seems to want to get close to her.

If she sends her away, her tearful face is heartbreaking to see. But if she doesn’t send her away, just looking at her is a hassle.

 

 

 

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