The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife

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Bixia Palace was closer to Renshou Palace.

Eunuch Wei first took Little Jing Kong back to Renshou Palace, then accompanied Qin Chuyu, who was filled with grievances, to Kunning Palace.

Qin Chuyu couldnʼt bear it upon seeing Empress Xiao, immediately transforming into a timid little boy with a heart full of grievances.

As tears rolled down his cheeks, the puzzled Empress Xiao embraced her son, wiping his tears with a handkerchief, and asked, ”What happened?”

Qin Chuyu cried uncontrollably.

Empress Xiao then glanced at Eunuch Wei.

Eunuch Wei had to narrate the whole incident, ”His Seventh Highness said Young Master Xian pushed him, but Young Master Xian denies it. That child... just lost his father and is disabled, without a pair of legs. His Majesty didnʼt want to blame him harshly and had this servant bring His Seventh Highness back.”

This statement was very skillfully crafted, making one feel that His Majesty didn’t actually disbelieve Qin Chuyu. It was just that the child was so pitiful, being a guest and all, so His Majesty didnʼt directly pursue his responsibility.

Empress Xiao sighed, ”Alright, stop crying.”

”He pushed me! Iʼm not lying...” Qin Chuyu cried miserably.

”Okay, okay, he pushed you. Mother believes you.” Empress Xiao comforted her son tenderly.

After Eunuch Wei left, Qin Chuyu cried for a while before falling asleep.

Empress Xiao instructed Eunuch Su to visit Bixia Palace, sending gifts to Princess Ningʼan and checking on the child incidentally.

”The lower part of his trousers is empty...”

Eunuch Su reported.

Empress Xiao looked at her sleeping son, touched his forehead, and sighed, ”I got it, stand down.”

Empress Xiao had a relatively harmonious relationship with Princess Ningʼan in her early years compared to Princess Xinyang.

Princess Ningʼan had a naive and lively temperament. She was a girl whose laughter could warm peopleʼs hearts.

However, after so many years of separation, they had grown apart. Empress Xiao might still be Empress Xiao, but Princess Ningʼan was no longer the naive and childish young princess.

The current Ningʼan was just a pitiful woman betrayed by her husband, and her only son was disabled. For Empress Xiao to fuss over them would be beneath her status, especially considering it might displease His Majesty and Empress Dowager Zhuang.

Empress Xiao furrowed her brow, saying, ”Keep a closer eye on His Seventh Highness in the future. Donʼt let him go near Bixia Palace. Also, take that dog from today and keep it away from His Seventh Highness.”

Eunuch Su complied, ”Yes.”

Meanwhile, upon Little Jing Kongʼs return to Renshou Palace, he bid farewell to Grandaunt and intended to leave immediately.

He was now a year older and he firmly believed that he could now come and go freely, just like his bad brother-in-law. Hence, he arrived today alone in Liu Quanʼs carriage.

And he planned to leave in Liu Quanʼs carriage again.

He was an independent little man now!

”Grandaunt, goodbye!” He waved his little hand.

”Hold on.” Empress Dowager Zhuang grabbed the little guy, placed him on a nearby chair, and asked, ”What happened to your foot?”

Little Jing Kong: It was noticed? But I was walking just fine!

”Itʼs nothing, just a little sore.” Little Jing Kong waved his little hand and replied.

Empress Dowager Zhuang removed his shoes, revealing a swollen foot. She frowned and asked, ”How did this happen? Itʼs swollen.”

Mischievous as he was, Little Jing Kong always bumped and knocked into things, frequently getting scraped and bruised. However, swelling wasnʼt a common occurrence.

Little Jing Kong honestly recounted the incident, adding his perspective, ”That boy doesnʼt seem to like playing with others.”

Eunuch Qin looked worriedly at Empress Dowager Zhuang.

Empress Dowager Zhuang let go of Little Jing Kongʼs trouser leg, put his shoes back on, and said, ”If he doesnʼt like it, then let it be. Play by yourselves from now on.”

”But why does his chair have wheels?” Little Jing Kong was still curious about the big wheels.

These matters weighed heavily on Empress Dowager Zhuangʼs heart. Eunuch Qin hurriedly intervened, ”Jing Kong, Iʼll take you outside to play on the swing.”

”Mm... okay.” Little Jing Kong hopped down and went off with one foot!

A few clever palace maids stayed in the courtyard to accompany him. Eunuch Qin turned back, looking at Empress Dowager Zhuang who seemed to have aged several years in just one night.

He advised her with compassion, ”Your Majesty, donʼt take it too much to heart. That child has these physical issues, and having a peculiar temperament is inevitable. Besides, with his disabled body, seeing normal boys might be uncomfortable for him.”

Eunuch Qin could relate to this point all too well.

He was a eunuch with physical disabilities himself. At his age, he had accepted and come to terms with everything. However, in his younger years, seeing normal men had made him jealous, resentful, unwilling, and inferior.

Huangfu Xian was probably the same.

They both knew that Qin Chuyu wasn’t lying.

Empress Dowager Zhuang closed her eyes and said, ”Aijia is tired. Remember to have someone send Jing Kong back later.”

”Yes.” Eunuch Qin agreed.

……

Bixia Palace.

The Emperor had already returned to Huaqing Palace. Princess Ningʼan and Huangfu Xian were sitting in the spacious bedchamber, where Princess Ningʼan had dismissed all the palace attendants except Lianʼer.

Huangfu Xian sat in his wheelchair, casually playing with the flowers in a vase.

Princess Ningʼan sat across from him, watching him intently without blinking and asking, ”Xianʼer, why are you acting this way?”

”I like to.” Huangfu Xian replied, looking at the flowers in his hand.

Lianʼer looked at her princess fearfully.

Princess Ningʼan took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and said sternly, ”Huangfu Xian, this isnʼt the borderlands. Itʼs the imperial palace. Even minor incidents could cost you your life.”

Huangfu Xian plucked a petal, ”Oh? Is that so? Who dares to cross His Majesty and Empress Dowager Zhuang and chop off my head?”

Princess Ningʼan gazed at him steadily for a long time, ”Huangfu Xian, nobody owes you anything. His Majesty and Empress Dowager Zhuang wonʼt always indulge you. Itʼs best for you to restrain your bad temper and not take your blessings for granted!”

Huangfu Xian sneered at Princess Ningʼan, ”What if I donʼt? Will you send me back to the border? Or simply treat me like the remnants of the previous dynasty? Oh, I almost forgot, you’re an imperial princess of the State of Zhao. You can abandon your husband for righteousness. What is a disabled son to you? You might as well get rid of this burden early so you can remarry!”

Slap!

Princess Ningʼan slapped him across the face!

Huangfu Xian turned his head from the force of the blow.

Lianʼer, pale with fear, rushed over to hug Huangfu Xian, pleading with Princess Ningʼan, ”Princess! Please donʼt do this!”

”Pissed off!” Huangfu Xian, ungrateful, pushed Lianʼer away without hesitation.

Lianʼer stumbled back, hitting the table behind her, bruising her back.

Huangfu Xian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his slender fingers. Looking at the bloodstain, he smirked, a hint of mocking satisfaction flickering in his eyes, ”Nice fight, mother.”

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