The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Du Minghua sat upright, exuding a calm and steady temperament that had been accumulated over the years.

"Your Excellency has worked hard in governing Fenghe County."

Hearing this, Du Minghua quickly bowed and responded modestly.

"Princess, you are joking. It is my duty as a minister."

Shen Jiarou smiled politely and introduced her family to him and Qin Zhijing and his wife.

"Sir, Zhijing, my nephew-in-law, this is my princess's thirteenth brother, the current thirteenth prince."

The three were shocked when they heard this, and Du Minghua quickly stood up and saluted respectfully.

"Your Highness pays respect to the Thirteenth Prince."

"Your humble servant pays homage to the Thirteenth Prince." My goodness, why is there another prince?

Qin Zhijing bowed respectfully and said, "I, a humble woman, pay my respects to the Thirteenth Prince."

The thirteenth prince, who was a noble and noble man, raised his hand and said, "No need to be polite, please take a seat."

The three of them thanked him: "Thank you, Prince Thirteen."

Shen Jiarou was very satisfied with Qin Zhijing and Wang Yuanlei's performance, and introduced her nephew.

"This is Su Wenmao, the eldest son of my elder sister, the eldest princess, and also the crown prince."

Du Minghua bowed with a calm expression, "I pay my respects to the Crown Prince."

"I pay my respects to the prince."

"A commoner pays his respects to the prince." Why are there so many distinguished persons around my aunt this time, and they are all heavyweights.

The next people to be introduced were Doctor Liu and others. Shen Jiarou looked at them and smiled politely.

"Behind the Thirteenth Prince is Uncle Hei, and behind him is Imperial Physician Liu. Behind Wen Mao is Doctor Liu, the palace physician of this princess's residence."

Du Minghua bowed and greeted the three people one by one, and Wang Yuanlei and his wife followed closely behind.

"Okay, now that we've all met each other, it's getting late, let's have lunch together."

Du Minghua sat down and bowed: "Thank you, Princess, for your kind invitation. I will obey your command."

Qin Zhijing quickly replied: "Thank you, auntie, our family is sorry for disturbing you."

Shen Jiarou smiled gently and kindly: "Just kidding, why bothering a family? By the way, Madam He, is the meal ready?"

Nanny He bowed respectfully and said, "I will go and take a look."

"Okay, you go ahead."

After Nanny He left, Shen Jiarou invited everyone to have tea and snacks and candied fruits.

Jiang Ruofan eased the atmosphere in the hall and took the initiative to talk to Du Minghua.

"Your Excellency has governed Fenghe County in a good way. The princess and I have been very impressed by your behavior along the way."

"Your Highness, I am too kind to you. I still have a lot to learn, especially from the princess's good qualities."

Jiang Ruofan was very happy that his wife was praised.

Shen Jiarou waved to the two children, and with Qin Zhijing's cooperation, the two children bravely ran towards her.

"Youyou Xinxin, you have to call me aunt from now on."

Zheng Shutong, Nami and others beside her all smiled gently, and Shen Jiarou looked at Jiang Ruofan and joked.

"Husband, do you think I am not the youngest aunt?"

Jiang Ruofan smiled cheerfully, "It's possible, Master Du, don't you think so?"

He was just trying to adjust the atmosphere, but he never thought that Du Minghua was also a good talker.

"Hahaha, the prince consort is right. The princess is not only a young lady, but also the most beautiful and gentle lady."

All the men in the main hall laughed heartily, and the atmosphere relaxed a lot. Qin Zhijing and his wife were no longer as nervous and awkward as before, especially Wang Yuanlei.

When Nanny He came over again, everyone moved to the dining hall to have their meal and sat down in order according to their status and seniority.

"It's just simple food, so let's just make do with it."

Du Minghua looked at the antique-style food and said, "Princess, you are joking. This food is already very good."

"Then Sir, please try it and see if it suits your taste. Please start eating."

Shen Jiarou was the first to pick up her chopsticks, because if she didn't, no one would dare to do so. Here, she had the highest status and seniority.

Hu Zhan did not follow, eating big bones in his own yard. Since the birth of the two children, its body seemed to have recovered, no longer as sleepy as before, and the whole wolf was full of energy. Occasionally, it would take the initiative to tease Jiang Ziwen and Jiang Ziyi, making the nanny and others laugh.

Shen Jiarou, the masters and servants could always hear laughter coming from inside and outside the yard, and everyone was often infected by it and started laughing unconsciously.

After the meal, Shen Jiarou took Qin Zhijing and the two children to the main courtyard to play and stroll around, showing her concern.

"Zhi Jing, how is the relationship between you and your wife?"

Qin Zhijing held Shen Jiarou's arm and said softly, "Aunt, we are fine. The two children are quite obedient at the moment."

Shen Jiarou had been looking at her quietly, and when she saw the happiness on her face, she knew that what she said was true.

"Happiness is good enough. What a woman wants is harmony between husband and wife and the safety and well-being of both sons and daughters." She was very pleased that the girl who was once exactly like her was now married. She was not only herself, but also a gentle, considerate and understanding wife, and even a gentle and loving mother.

The two aunt and nephew talked a lot, and even talked about Qin Zhijing's family in the capital.

"Aunt, are my parents, my eldest brother, my eldest sister-in-law, and my fifth aunt all right?"

"They are all fine." Qin Zhijing helped her sit down, Zhen Luosang poured a cup of hot tea for them, Shen Jiarou took a sip, the fragrance lingering on her lips and teeth made her words carry the aroma of tea.

Qin Zhijing lowered his head and smiled gently: "That's good!"

The best thing is that everything is fine with my family!

Thinking of the Qin family in Beijing and Shen Jiarou sitting opposite her, she couldn't help but say a few more words.

"My elder sister-in-law and my beautiful sister both work as embroiderers in the Zhuyu Pavilion under my name, earning 10 taels of silver per month. My elder brother also rented a shop to sell wine, and the wine is purchased from our winery. My beautiful sister's husband found a job as a legal advisor in the Dali Temple, earning 60 taels of silver per month in the past two years, and it should be higher in the future.

By the way, what are your plans for the future as a couple? Have you ever thought about leaving Fenghe County?"

Qin Zhijing was stunned: Leaving Fenghe County? I left Anren County to marry here, and it was by accident. Now I am leaving again suddenly. I can't make up my mind for a while.

She looked up hesitantly and said, "Aunt, let me think about it and discuss with my husband. How long will you and uncle set off?"

"Five days later."

She was surprised: "So fast?"

Shen Jiarou smiled and explained, "We have been in Anren County for more than a year. We originally planned to live in each county for two months, but who would have thought that I would suddenly get pregnant and my plans were disrupted."

Hearing this, Qin Zhijing also smiled gently.

"Even if fate comes, I can't resist it."

Shen Jiarou nodded in agreement with a smile: "Yes, you should think carefully about what I said. I think your husband is also a reasonable person. Husbands and wives should communicate more, understand?"

"Zhi Jing understands. Thank you for your teachings and advice, aunt."

"You have grown a lot now, and your speech is becoming more and more clear. It makes people feel that you have made obvious progress."

Qin Zhijing smiled shyly when he was suddenly praised.

"Aunt, you are teasing me again."

Shen Jiarou held her hand and patted it gently, feeling the calluses between her fingertips.