Marrying into a rich family by mistake, it is difficult to be a mistress

"He'er, ever since you married into the palace, your mother's life has become much easier!" Although the princess said this, her expression did not show much relief, but more heartache.

"Now that my mother says that, I feel relieved. I was afraid that I might not do well." Ji Chuhe responded modestly.

"You have done so well, so well that there is nothing to criticize! Mother is afraid that you will be too tired. If Mother relaxes, it means that the heavy burden will be transferred to your shoulders. Not only will you have to worry about the affairs of the mansion, but you will also have to worry about the affairs outside, especially the prince, who is the most worrying."

"Don't worry, mother. I can handle the hard work."

The princess moved her lips, seeming to want to say something but stopped herself.

"Mother, do you have anything else to tell me?" Ji Chuhe asked directly.

"He'er, mother is not the kind of person who meddles in other people's business. I just... just want to ask casually, was it your idea or his idea to move Xiao Yan'an to the side hall?"

Ji Chuhe smiled and admitted generously, "Mother, this is what I meant. The prince and I have no romantic feelings for each other. To avoid embarrassment, I will let the prince sleep in the side hall."

"I thought he was asking for punishment again!" If the princess heard Ji Chuhe say that Xiao Yan'an was going to sleep in the side hall, she would definitely punish him according to the family rules!

"Mother, why don't we let the prince go back to Mo Garden? Or, rearrange the schedule, dividing it into ten days each month. The extra day will be mine." Ji Chuhe tried to negotiate.

"No, He'er, your mother will agree to everything else you ask for, except this one." The princess said in a firm tone.

She believes that love grows over time, and after being together for a long time, feelings will slowly develop.

That was how it was with her and Prince Huaiyang.

They did not consummate their marriage on the wedding night, and did not do so until more than a month after arriving in Huaiyang.

However, that was the opportunity, and everything fell into place naturally.

I just don't know when the opportunity will come for He'er and An'er.

Ji Chuhe just wanted to reduce it by ten days, but failed.

Returning to Liuhua Palace, he continued to be depressed.

"Miss, the princess is determined to let your husband give birth to a legitimate son." Nanny Ji brought a cup of tea to Ji Chuhe.

Ji Chuhe's face suddenly darkened, full of resistance.

"That's because Xiao Yan'an doesn't have any children yet. If the illegitimate son is born first and takes up the position of the eldest son, then when the legitimate son is born won't be that important. The princess wants the legitimate son to be the eldest, so she tied Xiao Yan'an to me."

"The princess is also thinking about the young lady."

"I understand." Ji Chuhe nodded. "Mammy, please organize my books and make sure they are kept well." Ji Chuhe changed the subject.

"Yes, I'll go and clean it up right away."

Ji Chuhe held his chin and stared out the window in a daze.

If Xiao Yan'an didn't live in the side hall, she could have had a row of bookcases built and turned the side hall into her own study.

The more I think about it, the more depressed I get.

……

These days, Concubine Gao and Xiao Jincheng have not had a good time.

Xiao Jincheng's defeat on the execution ground made the two men feel very uneasy. They were afraid that the princess would attack them.

Because of their status, it was very easy for the princess to touch them.

"Mother, we should have started later, at least until my uncle's transfer order comes down." Xiao Jincheng felt a little regretful.

"There is no problem with our plan. The problem lies with this woman Ji Chuhe. If it weren't for her, Xiao Yanan's reputation would have been ruined and we could have taken the next step right away. It was because of Ji Chuhe that not only did our plan fail, but it was also discovered by Ji Chuhe."

"What will happen if the princess finds out?"

"She can't do anything to us. At worst, we can just stop pretending! In the future, the succession to the throne will be between you and Xiao Yan'an. It all depends on your ability!" Concubine Gao was not afraid at all.

Her father is now also the governor of a city and is very prestigious in Huaiyang.

The Gao family has produced another talented person. Her younger brother has been good at crafts since he was young. He made a repeating crossbow with a very long range. It can fire three arrows and it can even be adjusted so that the three arrows can be fired simultaneously or continuously.

After the emperor tried this repeating crossbow, he was full of praise for it.

Her brother's future must be limitless!

The princess's backer is the Rongguo Mansion. In order to avoid suspicion and prevent the emperor from becoming suspicious of Prince Huaiyang, the princess has to take the initiative to keep a distance from her family and dare not make close friends with them.

The princess has followed the prince to Huaiyang for more than 20 years, and the number of times she has returned to the Duke of Rong's Mansion to visit relatives can be counted on one hand.

How much help can such a family give to the princess and Xiao Yan'an?

"Let's not panic for now. Let's see what the princess does and then act accordingly. Zhou Dahu is dead, and neither Ji Chuhe nor the princess can produce any substantial evidence."

"What mother said is right." Xiao Jincheng agreed softly.

"You should go to your father more often recently. I have asked your grandfather to work behind the scenes to get you a job at the government office. As long as you go to the government office, you will be able to see who is better than Xiao Yan'an, the heartless man! It won't be long before others realize that you are better than Xiao Yan'an!"

"Yeah." Xiao Jincheng nodded confidently.

However, after a brief moment of excitement, he felt an inexplicable depression in his heart.

Ji Chuhe's words echoed in his ears from time to time.

Is that really how she sees him?

Not worthy of being accepted by the upper class?

Sooner or later, he would let Ji Chuhe know who was the heir to the throne of Huaiyang! Only he was worthy of it!

……

Xu Yan'er's injuries were almost healed, and after she was able to move freely, she began to think about it.

The prince has been staying with Ji Chuhe, and she is always worried.

The princess only said that the prince was not allowed to come to Mo Garden, but there was no rule that she could not take the initiative to find the prince!

"Ping'er! Find me the most beautiful dress." Xu Yan'er ordered loudly.

"Yes." Ping'er went to prepare immediately.

Today, Xiao Yan'an came back earlier and was in a particularly good mood.

He strode into the main hall and found Ji Chuhe looking at the account book under the window, holding the account book in one hand and fiddling with the abacus beads with the other hand, as if he was reviewing the accounts.

He immediately slowed down his pace, not daring to make any sound for fear of disturbing her.

Ji Chuhe was so focused that she didn't even notice Xiao Yanan coming back.

Her slender hands quickly moved the abacus beads without even taking her eyes off the account book.

Xiao Yan'an was very surprised.

How on earth did she do it so skillfully?

The hand was slender and delicate like porcelain, with a faint pink color on the fingertips, so beautiful that one could not take their eyes off it.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her, and her entire body was bathed in a layer of sacred light. She looked so noble, like a god, and must not be desecrated.

Xiao Yanan couldn't help but stare in amazement.

Xu Yan'er dressed up specially and put all the jewelry she could afford on her head. She felt that she was covered in jewels and had an air of wealth!

As she walked, she fiddled with the tassels hanging from her ears.

"Ping'er, am I good-looking? When the prince sees me later, will he be attracted to me at once?" Xu Yan'er said complacently.

"My aunt is naturally pretty."

"So who is better looking, me or Ji Chuhe?"

Ping'er's face froze and she lowered her head in silence.

She thought Xu Yan'er would definitely scold her, but, she heard silence.

Could it be that after arriving at Liuhua Palace, Aunt Xu also knew to restrain herself?

Xu Yan'er looked in one direction, her eyes full of disbelief.