The Eldest Daughter Returns: Imperial Uncle, I'm Pregnant!

"You always think about how he looks at me. Maybe he just sees me as a girl next door. I think you should tell him how you feel. If he really doesn't care, don't let it stop you from secretly liking him here."

Princess Qinghe took a deep breath and asked, "Are you really not interested in him?"

Gu Qingwan replied expressionlessly, "Aren't you afraid the prince will hunt you down?"

Thinking of this scene, Princess Qinghe couldn't help but shudder. "Alright, alright, I know. I'll ask him when he comes back. I, Mu Qinghe, have never been afraid of anyone. You're right. If he doesn't love me, I'll give up sooner rather than later."

"Don't be so pessimistic. I think Young Master Jiyue might like you, but he just can't express it because of his status."

"If it were really as you say, I would be so grateful. My mother would definitely like someone like Young Master Jiyue."

"Doesn't your father like it?"

“My father? I’m afraid he’ll come all the way from Yunnan with his horsewhip and give him a good beating.”

"It's alright. Back when the Prince was requesting the imperial decree to grant the marriage in the palace, my maternal grandfather was also chasing after the Prince and beating him. Even the mighty War God Prince couldn't avoid it. It's only right that Young Master Jiyue received a beating from Prince Mu."

At this point, both of them couldn't help but laugh.

Those who witnessed that scene will likely never forget it. After the King of Chu successfully proposed, he not only could no longer see Miss Gu, but even the old Duke, who had been granted permission by the Emperor to retire at home without attending court, unexpectedly started attending court every day.

As soon as they saw the prince, they would attack without saying a word. Although the prince was of noble status, he was still somewhat inferior in terms of imposing manner when facing the old duke.

The King of Chu, who was usually serious and taciturn, whose scars on his face could frighten even children, was able to fawn over the old Duke and call him his maternal grandfather, which surprised everyone.

"You don't know, the Empress Dowager complained to the Empress about this, saying that the Prince had never been this close to her since he was a child."

When the Empress Dowager was mentioned, Gu Qingwan also had some thoughts in her mind.

"It's been a long time since I've visited the Empress Dowager in the palace. Will you come with me in a couple of days?"

"Why would I go to see your mother-in-law? Haven't I seen enough of her in the palace?"

"Then I'll go. It'll take almost a whole day. What will you be doing at the manor?"

“I can go visit Yanran and see her twins. You wouldn’t believe how much fun they were when I went last time. Also, I think Young Master Jiyue should come back soon…”

"Alright then, it's good that you've made up your mind. But make sure you take good care of your people when you're out there, and don't cause any trouble, especially when you go to the Marquis's residence. If you see that cousin or something, you are a princess with a noble status, so there's no need for you to pay any attention to her."

"What is that thing? If you ask me, just kick it out. I don't know what Madam Meng is thinking."

The two chatted and laughed in the room, and time passed quickly until someone from the gatehouse came to deliver the invitation.

"Your Highness, Princess Zirui's invitation has arrived."

Gu Qingwan was extremely surprised to hear this. She stood up and took the document, saying, "So fast? Weren't you told it would be more than half a month? How long has it been?"

Princess Qinghe, while snacking, also got up and craned her neck to look at the invitation in Gu Qingwan's hand.

"What is Princess Zirui doing here? There's no one left in the Prince's mansion."

"You know her?"

"Hmm... I know a little bit, but only a tiny bit."

Gu Qingwan glanced at the document and said that Princess Zirui had arrived in the capital, but it was inconvenient for her to come today. She would visit the Prince's residence tomorrow.

Gu Qingwan asked the gatekeeper, "Has the person who delivered the invitation left yet?"

"Replying to Your Highness, we haven't left yet. We're waiting for Your Highness's reply at the second gate."

"Then bring the person here, I have some questions for you."

A moment later, a nanny came in from outside.

"Greetings to the Princess. This old servant is surnamed Xu, who serves the Princess."

"Please get up, Madam Xu."

"Thank you, Princess."

"Princess has come from afar. The Prince's Palace should have sent someone to pick her up, but I didn't expect her to arrive so quickly. Where is the Princess staying now?"

"Replying to Your Highness, our princess came by water this time, and the journey was smooth, so she arrived quite early. We didn't send anyone to inform Your Highness. We are now staying in the residence that the old prince used to prepare for the princess in the capital, which is not far from the old prince's mansion."

"No one has lived here for so long, should I send someone to bring the princess to live in the Prince of Chu's residence?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. The house has always been taken care of, so it was easy to clean up. It's just that it's a bit late today, and the princess is a little tired. Otherwise, the princess would have come to pay her respects in person."

Gu Qingwan thought for a moment and said, "Princess, you have come all the way to the capital for Xiaoyan. I visited Xiaoyan a while ago, and her condition is indeed not very good."

Upon hearing this, Xu's mother's face turned somewhat tense.

Gu Qingwan comforted her, "However, I did give the princess's letter to Sister Xiaoyan, and she is also looking forward to seeing the princess."

Madam Xu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "As Your Highness knows, our Princess only has this one legitimate daughter, so she is very worried. Fortunately, Your Highness is in the capital and can support our young lady. Otherwise, if she were bullied in the far away, she would have no way to speak up."

"Here's what we'll do. Go back and tell the princess to get some rest. Then go visit Xiaoyan first. The princess is staying in the capital and can't leave anytime soon. After you've visited Xiaoyan, send someone to let me know that I can also visit the princess."

Madam Xu curtsied and replied, "I had heard from the Princess that Her Highness the Princess Consort is the kindest. Our Princess has indeed been traveling day and night and is feeling unwell. She used to be able to keep up with news about the Eldest Miss, but recently all the news we've received is bad for her, and the Princess's health is suffering even more."

"Baoqin, go to the storeroom and select some medicinal herbs. Xu Mama will take them back with her later. Oh, and also some daily necessities. Prepare some for the princess as well. I'll also have Ning Er go to Yan Hui Lou to order a banquet to be delivered to the princess's residence."

Madam Xu smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits: "This old servant thanks the Princess Consort for her generous gift on behalf of the Princess."

Gu Qingwan waved her hand and said, "Logically, I am the junior, so this is not a reward. It is just for the princess to use in case of emergency. Go back and see if you need anything, and send someone to the Prince's Mansion. We are all from the same clan and should help each other."

After seeing off Madam Xu, Gu Qingwan got up and went behind the screen, where she saw Princess Qinghe engrossed in reading a sketchbook.

"Look at all the things you have to do now that you've become the Princess of Chu. This Princess Zirui must have come to you in the name of her clan, but isn't her daughter the heir apparent of the Marquis of Yi'an? With that kind of status, what help does she need?"

"Who knows? We'll see. Since they've come to us, and they're women, let's see what happens tomorrow."