The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

The two chatted for a while about precautions during pregnancy and some family matters.

Princess Rui sighed softly.

"Sister, you are a lucky person. You are the only mistress in Prince Sheng's Mansion, unlike Prince Rui's Mansion, where there are many concubines in the backyard.

Now that the prince is not at home, there is no one I can talk to sincerely."

Xu Ke was stunned when he heard this. This was a lot of information!

First, Prince Rui has many concubines.

Tsk tsk tsk, so fickle.

Second, Prince Rui is not in Prince Rui’s Mansion?

So where did he go?

Xu Keke's eyes gleamed with gossip.

I've been staying in the palace all day and haven't eaten melon for a long time!

She first picked out an important point to ask.

"Sister, you said the prince is not at home. Where did Prince Rui go?"

Dingdang and Anxiang on the side also stared at Princess Rui with their eyes wide open.

No way, with so many wives and concubines in the mansion, Prince Rui still has time to have a mistress outside?

Then Princess Rui sighed again.

"The prince is not in the capital. He followed the regent to the northern border to participate in the border war."

This was something that Xu Ke, his master and his servant had not expected.

The prince didn't mention this in his letter!

But this did not affect Xu Ke's endless praise for Prince Rui.

"Prince Rui must have his heart set on his country and the world, and he is both brave and resourceful.

This time we go to the northern border, we will be able to fight bravely, defend our country, and make unprecedented contributions.

His bravery and fearlessness are admirable and respected.

I believe that Prince Rui will be victorious and return triumphantly soon, bringing glory to our dynasty and happiness to the people."

Princess Rui was stunned when she heard this.

I thought to myself: Are you sure you are not taking this opportunity to praise the Regent?

However, this time Prince Rui took the initiative to participate in the war, which was indeed very manly, and Princess Rui didn't say much.

But she was more worried that something might happen to Prince Rui.

There's no point in fighting with the concubines in the palace.

So he thought of coming to Prince Sheng's Mansion to talk with Princess Sheng.

I guess Princess Sheng is just like me, worrying about her husband every day.

Princess Rui smiled bitterly and told Xu Keke about her worries.

"Sister, you don't know, my prince has always been cold and heartless.

Although there are many concubines in the mansion, none of them can win his heart.

He! He has always been obsessed with martial arts training, dreaming of fighting on the battlefield.

This time, she followed the Regent to the North without informing me, her legal wife.

I learned this news from the housekeeper in the mansion."

Forehead.......

Xu Keke choked. Prince Rui is so old now, but he is still quite rebellious!

"How many princes' children are there in my sister's house?"

Xu Keke followed up on what she said.

Princess Rui straightened her robe and rubbed her hands.

Dingdang handed her a hand warmer at the right time.

Princess Rui thanked Dingdang before looking at Xu Keke.

"The prince has eight children. I have one son and one daughter, and the others are born to his concubines and wives.

In the eyes of the prince, I am no different from those concubines! Otherwise, why would you go to the northern border without consulting me?

License can...

Prince Rui is indeed quite cold-hearted. He doesn't love anyone, but that doesn't stop him from being equally kind.

"Sister, don't say that. You are the prince's principal wife. I believe the prince still has you in his heart. He didn't tell you this time because he probably didn't want you to worry."

Xu Ke could only be comforted in this way.

Princess Rui didn't seem to care much about these things.

"I've long since lost interest in him. What does it matter if the prince has me in his heart? As long as my two children can grow up safely, I'll be content."

Xu Keke couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the women in this deep courtyard seemed to have a glamorous life, but in fact, they all had their own helplessness.

"It's good that my sister can be so open-minded."

Xu Ke can say.

Princess Rui nodded and gave a helpless smile.

"My sister and the Regent are deeply in love. I believe the Regent has gone to the North. You have also been exchanging letters, right? Is there any news about my prince?"

Chu Musheng did not mention Prince Rui in his letter home, and looked at Princess Rui's expectant eyes.

Xu Keke didn't know how to answer for a moment and could only shake his head slightly.

"Sister, the prince's letter did not mention Prince Rui's situation."

The light in Princess Rui's eyes dimmed for a moment, and she sighed softly.

"Never mind. I guess they are busy with the war in the north and don't have time to talk."

Xu Keke hurriedly comforted him.

"Don't worry, sister. They are all brave men and will surely return safely."

Princess Rui nodded.

"I hope so. I'm sorry to bother you today. I'll go back home and ask someone to send you some nourishing herbs."

Xu Ke quickly declined.

"Sister, there's no need to be so. I really like the fur coat sent by Prince Rui's Mansion. Why don't you stay and have a simple meal before leaving?"

Princess Rui put down the hand warmer in her hand and stood up with a smile.

"My sister is pregnant, so I won't bother you any more. We'll meet again at the next palace banquet."

Xu Keke did not try to keep her any longer and personally escorted Princess Rui out the door.

After returning to the room, Xu Ke sat on the couch, still thinking about Princess Rui's sad look just now.

Alas, life in the palace was not always smooth sailing, especially for the royal men who were destined to die before the age of thirty.

Princess Rui must also know this, which is why she is so worried about whether Prince Rui can come back alive from the battlefield this time.

Xu Ke gently stroked her belly.

I just hope Chu Musheng and the others can finish this battle quickly and return safely.

A few days later, Princess Rui sent some nourishing medicinal herbs.

After Xu Ke accepted it, he had someone carefully prepare a return gift and send it to Prince Rui's palace.

Time flies, and it’s New Year’s Eve in a blink of an eye.

There were a series of celebrations in the Imperial Palace that day.

From early morning, palace maids and eunuchs were busy shuttling between the palaces, which were decorated with lights and full of joy.

Under the guidance of the Minister of Rites, the young emperor completed the complicated ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven.

After the sacrifice to heaven, the little emperor returned to the palace to accept the worship of his ministers.

The concubines in each palace got up early, carefully dressed up, and made preparations in advance for today's palace banquet.

Xu Ke learned early on the rule that he had to go to the palace for a banquet on New Year's Eve.

She wanted to stay away, but she felt it was against etiquette. She couldn't ignore the most basic palace rules when the prince was away!

Nanny Wang repeatedly assured that she would take good care of the princess and would ensure that there would be no accidents to the royal heir in her belly.

Then go ahead!

After breakfast, two maids helped her dress up carefully.

Nanny Wang and Dingdang picked out a slightly loose and gorgeous palace dress for her.

This palace dress is made of thick brocade, the fabric is a deep and noble crimson purple.

On the brocade, large blooming plum blossoms are embroidered with gold and silver threads.

The petals are stacked layer upon layer, lifelike, as if emitting a faint cool fragrance.

The collar is trimmed with a circle of fine snow-white fox fur.

Soft and warm, it gently fits Xu Keke's skin, adding a touch of tenderness and nobility to her.

The cuffs are also trimmed with fox fur, and the long sleeves hang down.

Around her waist was a wide ribbon of the same crimson color, embellished with pearls and gems.

The hem of the skirt drags on the ground, and the plum blossoms embroidered on it echo the neckline and cuffs.

When Xu was allowed to walk, her bulging belly was faintly visible.

"I'm afraid I can't hide it anymore. The princess has had a good appetite recently, and the young prince is growing fast."

Nanny Wang said with a smile.