The emperor now has three princes. Only Dongfang Shun is born in the middle palace and is naturally favored. Compared with the polite eldest prince Dongfang Yao and the well-behaved third prince Dongfang Yu, he is a notoriously difficult master to serve.
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It was the first time I saw the Second Prince being so close to someone. Everyone, including those who had previously looked down on Xuan Bao, put away their contempt. This person was the only one who caught the Second Prince's eye.
Although she had heard that Dongfang Shun and Xuan Bao had a good relationship before, Princess Rouping was still shocked. Her youngest daughter's charm was truly unmatched. She had solved all the most difficult problems in the palace.
"Your Highness, the Queen Mother is waiting for the princess and the seventh lady." Aunt Wen stepped forward and said.
"You didn't come to see me, you came because the Imperial Grandmother wanted to see you." Dongfang Shun's smile condensed on his lips.
Xuan Bao raised his hand to smooth Dongfang Shun's frown: "Brother Shun, your house is too difficult to enter. You can't get in without being summoned. Whenever you go out, just go to my house and look for me. I will definitely be there."
Dongfang Shun understood immediately, and guilt appeared on his face: "I was not thinking carefully, and I wrongly blamed you."
"It's okay. Brother Shun, let's go and accompany me to see the great aunt the Queen Mother."
"OK."
Nanny Wen breathed a sigh of relief. If the second prince pestered Miss Qi and refused to let him go, there was really nothing she could do. She was afraid that the Queen Mother would be alarmed.
Miss Seven is not very old, but she knows the general situation. Nanny Wen's impression of Xuan Bao is much better.
The Queen Mother was really unhappy after waiting for so long, but she was her mother's family after all. Although she was unhappy in her heart, she didn't show it at all on the surface.
"Royal Grandmother, Imperial Grandmother." Dongfang Shun raised his voice when he came to the door of the main hall, "Look who is here?"
Hearing Dongfang Shun's voice, the Queen Mother showed a kind smile. She loved the second prince the most, not only because he was a legitimate son, but also because of his true nature.
In Dongfang Shun's eyes, the Queen Mother was not a superior Queen Mother, but just his grandmother. True love was the rarest thing in the palace, so the relationship between the grandfather and grandson was particularly good.
"Here comes the Monkey, he came in before anyone came in." The Queen Mother scolded with a smile.
When she saw Dongfang Shun walking over holding Xuan Bao's little hand, the Queen Mother couldn't help showing a surprised look. She only showed a look of understanding when she saw Princess Rouping following behind the two little babies.
After respectfully and politely greeting her, the Queen Mother waved to Xuan Bao and motioned for her to come forward.
Xuan Bao walked up to the Queen Mother in an open manner, with an innocent smile on the little baby's face and curiosity in his clear eyes, and he just let the other party look at her quietly.
"She looks quite similar to my mother when she was a child," the Queen Mother said with a smile.
Princess Rouping smiled and said, "My brothers also said that Xuan Bao looks similar to me."
"This slave thinks Miss Seven is still the same person." Aunt Wen interjected with a smile.
Xuan Bao blinked his eyes and asked with a milky voice: "Mom, who else do I look like?"
"I understand, Xuan Bao looks like the imperial grandmother." Dongfang Shun suddenly raised his voice.
After hearing this, the Queen Mother looked at it carefully and couldn't help laughing: "You old thing has really vicious eyesight."
"This slave has been serving the Queen Mother since she was a child. It's not surprising to see it, but His Highness actually noticed it too." Nanny Wen was a little surprised.
Princess Rouping smiled and said: "Everyone says that I look like my aunt, and Xuan Bao looks like me."
"Xuan Bao is more like the imperial grandmother." Dongfang Shun emphasized.
"It is indeed similar." The Empress Dowager took Xuan Bao's hands and took a closer look. "It is 70-80% similar to the Ai family when they were young. No wonder your grandfather confidently said that I will definitely like you when I see you."
Haha, Xuan Bao can only laugh with her. She can't decide what she looks like. As long as she looks good, she doesn't care about the fact that she looks like the Queen Mother's aunt. But since she said so, she probably will grow old in the future.
It's just similar to the face in front of me.
Princess Rouping was overjoyed after hearing this. It was a great blessing for Xuan Bao to be loved by the Queen Mother.
"I also like Brother Shun." Xuan Bao clapped his fingers, "I also like my mother, my great aunt, my grandfather, my grandmother, my eldest uncle, my second uncle..."
Seeing this, the Queen Mother couldn't help laughing and said: "Mother Wen, children talk like children, don't make a fuss."
Princess Rouping's heart finally settled. She must know that Dongfang Shun is the candidate for the crown prince. She is more or less aware of the sufferings of the Queen Mother's aunt these years. Although Xuan Bao is still young, as a mother, she does not want her precious daughter to become the crown prince.
Royal people.
"Nanny Wen, quickly bring some snacks for the two children." the Queen Mother ordered.
Dongfang Shun and Xuan Bao were sitting in the back row with their hands clean, holding snacks in their hands and sipping. The two little kids looked at each other and smiled, and whispered from time to time. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
"It's rare for Shun'er to be so well-behaved." The Queen Mother chatted with Princess Rouping, "You don't go to the palace to accompany me, an old woman, on weekdays."
Princess Rouping replied: "I haven't found the Xuanbao before. I'm depressed in my heart and my body is not good. I'm afraid that I'll pass on my illness to you, so I don't dare to enter the palace."
"Yes, fortunately Xuan Bao was found." The Queen Mother's eyes fell on Xuan Bao, "Speaking of which, you and your wife owe her a debt, but you must treat her well."
"Even if my aunt doesn't tell me, I also know that I owe this child." Princess Rouping said with emotion.
"Grandma Huang, can I take Xuan Bao out to play?" Dongfang Shun asked impatiently after having some snacks.
"Shun'er, did you forget to go to the study room for class?" the Queen Mother gently reminded.
Dongfang Shun's face dropped: "Yes, so I can't play with Xuan Bao anymore."
"Go ahead and ask for leave from Taifu in person. You won't need half a day. Just like what the Ai family said, you have one hour's grace."
"Thank you, Imperial Grandmother, Xuan Bao, please wait for me." Dongfang Shun stood up and ran outside.
"Aunt Wen, I have sent you a lot of furs and medicinal materials as tribute. You take Rouping to pick them up and see what is suitable for her to take back."
"Thank you, aunt."
The aunt deliberately pulled herself away to talk to Xuan Bao. Princess Rouping knew it and she was a little worried.
Xuan Bao winked at his mother and made a playful face. Seeing that her expression softened and he followed Aunt Wen away, the little baby showed a smile.
The Queen Mother saw all the little moves made by the mother and daughter: "You are quite courageous, little baby."
"Auntie the Queen Mother, do you praise me?" Xuan Bao said with a smile, "You are the elder. The elder will leave me to talk for a while. There is nothing to be afraid of."
"Yes, that's good. I just want to talk to you for a while." The Queen Mother was very happy. This little baby was the second child after Dongfang Shun to be so close to her.
