After crossing, I was forced to hold on to my thighs and build a kingdom

The next morning, Jin Chu stretched lazily with his eyes closed, but a low laugh came from his ears: "Ah Jin, are you awake?"

Jin Chu was so frightened that she didn't even bother to pull her arm back. She turned her head hurriedly and saw Su Cheng'an leaning against the head of the bed, smiling at her with gentle eyes.

"You? You didn't go to practice martial arts?"

This man always got up early in the morning and went to the backyard to practice martial arts. Today, he actually stayed in bed without moving, which really surprised Jin Chu.

She stuck her head out of the window and looked, but the sun hadn't even risen from the west!

Perhaps it was because her performance was too real, Su Cheng'an clearly felt what she wanted to express and couldn't help laughing again.

"Don't worry, the sun hasn't risen yet. Since we got married, I've never been by your bedside in the morning. Plus, today is New Year's Eve, so I might as well give myself a day off and spend some quality time with you today."

Jin Chu finally felt relieved and reached out to push him: "I'm going to get up. It's not convenient for you to get dressed next to me."

"I can help Ah Jin put on her clothes." The young man was very enthusiastic and made a gesture to help her get the clothes.

"No need! Just don't make things more complicated!"

Jin Chu waved his arm away and reminded him, "Don't make trouble. There are many things to do on New Year's Eve. Zhao'er is still here. I have to get up and go see him."

Seeing that she was serious, Su Cheng'an stopped joking and stood up to give up his seat. Jin Chu put on her clothes and washed up before opening the door.

The four Yus outside the door all had happy faces. Today the Crown Prince and Crown Princess were all here, and even Young Master Zhao'er was here. Shaoguang Courtyard was more lively than ever before.

"Is Zhao'er awake?" Jin Chu asked.

"He's awake! Young Master Zhao got up and reviewed his books. He also said he wanted to wait for the Crown Prince and his wife to have dinner together!"

Yucheng smiled and stepped forward to answer.

Jin Chu patted his head and said apologetically, "How long have you been awake? Are you hungry? It's my fault for making him wait for me."

"About half an hour later, I brought a plate of snacks and tea to the young master, and told him to eat something to fill his stomach if he was hungry."

"Then go call Zhao'er to have dinner together!" Su Cheng'an interrupted and ordered to the other Yu, "Set the table!"

After a while, Zhao'er walked in and called out sweetly, "Sister, brother-in-law."

Jin Chu pulled him over to sit down, said a few more words of concern, and then the food was served.

After dinner, Jinchu and Zhaoer went to pay their respects to Princess Du at Hanzhang Courtyard. However, they met an uninvited guest.

Aunt Wang, who has lived in a farm outside the city for a long time, is back!

Aunt Wang looked to be about forty years old, with thin eyes, long eyebrows, and fair skin. She wore a lilac-colored high-necked long jacket and a dark blue embroidered horse-face skirt, and looked quite gentle.

But how can the glow of a firefly from rotten grass compare to the bright moon in the sky?

Compared with the stunning beauty of Princess Du, Aunt Wang's complexion naturally seems extremely ordinary.

Seeing Jin Chu, she first lowered her eyes slightly and moved her eyeballs, then raised her head and smiled and greeted: "This must be the prince's consort. She is really as beautiful as a flower. No wonder she is so loved by the prince!"

Jin Chu frowned slightly. The tone of voice of Aunt Wang was almost the same as the tone she used when she first met Su Chengan's sister-in-law Chen at the time of their marriage.

No wonder they are mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. They are really not from the same family!

She nodded slightly, pretending to be ignorant and looking at Princess Du and asked, "Mother, who is this?"

"She is the concubine Wang who was recuperating in the farm before. She is also the biological mother of your eldest brother. Come back to celebrate the New Year together, and then go back to recuperate after the New Year." Princess Du looked disdainful at concubine Wang, and her tone was also cold.

Jin Chu said politely and courteously: "Hello, Aunt Wang."

Although Aunt Wang is of a higher generation, Jin Chu is the legitimate Crown Prince's Consort.

If we really talk about seniority and inferiority, Aunt Wang, a concubine of a father-in-law, is naturally inferior to her, the Crown Prince's wife, in terms of status.

Since this person doesn't get along with her mother-in-law and husband, it is even less likely for her to show closeness to Aunt Wang.

Now I am just saying hello for the sake of King Dingbei.

Aunt Wang sat for a while and saw that although the new princess was young, she looked indifferent to her. It was obvious that she had received information from Princess Du and was wary of her.

Her original intention was to find out the background of this young princess and get to know her so that she could fool her in the future if necessary.

Now it seems that the jealous woman Du has got a smart daughter-in-law. The Crown Prince's wife is much more resourceful than she thought.

When Aunt Wang thought of her daughter-in-law, who came from a noble family but was narrow-minded and easily influenced, she couldn't help but feel indignant.

God is so biased. Why does he give all the good things to this bitch Du Xinrui?

The prince's cousin gave her love and respect, and now he married an orphan daughter-in-law, who was so beautiful, intelligent and quick-witted. He seemed to be obedient, filial and respectful to her, and overshadowed his own daughter-in-law Chen in every way.

It seems that there will be no benefit today, so I can only take a long-term view!

Thinking of this, Aunt Wang slowly stood up and said to Princess Du, "I just came back, and there are still boxes in the room that I haven't cleaned up. Now that the Crown Prince and his wife are chatting with you, I will take my leave first."

Princess Du, who was holding Zhao'er and asking him questions in a gentle voice, raised her eyelids and waved her hand coldly: "In that case, go and do your work!"

Aunt Wang bowed respectfully, then turned and left with the little maid beside her.

As soon as she left, Princess Du became visibly happy, and the smile on her face became much bigger.

Jinchu went up to him and asked, "Mother, is Concubine Wang coming back to stay permanently?"

"They said they would go back to the manor after the Lantern Festival."

Princess Du glanced out the window, her lips curled up, and she said sarcastically, "Talk is one thing, action is another. Do you think she'll be obedient?"

Just as she was about to elaborate, she suddenly saw Zhao'er in her arms. Princess Du's eyes flashed, and she smiled gently, "Zhao'er, there's a two-hundred-year-old ginkgo tree in the outer courtyard. I'm sure you haven't seen it before? Ask your brother-in-law to take you there and see if you can hold it."

Zhao'er's eyes lit up immediately, and the next moment he turned eagerly to his brother-in-law, the prince, who was not far away. Su Cheng'an put down his tea bowl, stood up and said, "Come on, brother-in-law will take you to see the ginkgo tree!"

Before leaving, he exchanged a knowing look with Jin Chu beside him.

After Zhao'er left, only Mama Zhao, her trusted confidant, remained in the room. Princess Du then turned to Jinchu and said, "Madam Wang has finally managed to come back under the pretext of the New Year. She must be trying her best to stay."

"After all, she's already lived at the farm for two years. During those two years, the eldest and his wife have been quite obedient and haven't caused any trouble. If she humbly begs the prince a few times and sheds a few tears of repentance, I'm sure the prince will relent and let her stay in the mansion permanently!"

Jin Chu comforted him, "Don't worry too much, mother. Even if she stays, just send a few more people to keep an eye on her. I don't think a concubine can cause too much trouble."

Princess Du shook her head, her tone solemn, "After all, you've only been in the palace for a short time, and you're often busy outside. You don't know Wang Biqiu very well, and you don't know how shameless she is. The Wang family is at least somewhat well-known in the north, and she's the prince's aunt's cousin, and besides—"

Princess Du paused, a faint blush flashing across her face as she spoke with a hint of embarrassment, "Plus, ever since she schemed to get close to the prince twenty-three years ago and became pregnant, she had no choice but to be taken into the palace. This also ruined the promise of a lifelong partnership that the prince made when he married me."

"At that time, my relationship with your father broke down and we were almost divorced! Your father hated her behavior of forcing her to cling to him without regard for family ties, and he also felt guilty towards me, so he never entered her room again."

After telling the most embarrassing story of the past, Princess Du let out a long sigh and her expression softened a lot.

"Unfortunately, life is full of dilemmas, with gains and losses always coming hand in hand. Your father, having fulfilled my wishes and not been near her for over twenty years, naturally feels a sense of apology towards her. Therefore, it is a foregone conclusion that she will stay this time."

"Wang Biqiu has always been mean and vicious. If she really has evil intentions towards you, I'm afraid I may not be able to protect her."

When he said the last words and looked at Jin Chu again, his face was full of worry and guilt.

"Don't worry, mother. We can just fight when the enemy comes and block when the water comes. Although I'm young, I'm not made of clay. I'm not that fragile."

"If she behaves herself this time, we can keep our distance and everything will be fine. But if she harbors evil intentions, my Shaoguangyuan will not tolerate it!"

Seeing that Jin Chu's eyes were cold but her words were clear and measured, Princess Du patted her hand lovingly and sighed softly, "It's always harder to be a thief than to be a thief for a thousand days. In this situation, as long as she doesn't move, I can't do anything. After all, I still have to consider the prince's favor. For now, we can only take it one step at a time!"