When the Third Prince arrived at Jiujiu's hall, Jiujiu was lying on the soft couch reading a book.
Jiujiu had always been casual in her own hall. Because it was summer, even though there were ice cubes, the hall was still stuffy. Luckily, there was no one else in Jiujiu's hall. Jiujiu spent most of her time wearing gauze over her dudou. In this era, the dudou was a strapless style. Because Jiujiu's development was better, when Jiujiu lay down, her chest would be exposed.
On the chest was an alluring collarbone and those white lotus arms. Jiujiu only wore a pair of underwear, revealing two slender, straight, and white jade-like legs. She didn't wear socks on her feet. Her five toes were tender and looked exceptionally cute.
Although the Third Prince was young, he had lived at the lowest level since he was young. He had seen many of the filthy things that eunuchs and palace maids had done. Therefore, at his age, he knew what he should know and what he should not know. Even if he wanted to call Jiujiu Imperial Mother, the two of them were not related by blood. After seeing Jiujiu's exposed skin, the Third Prince's ears instantly turned red.
In this period of time, he had been fed well by Jiujiu. The Third Prince wasn't someone who didn't know how to adapt to the situation. Even if his heart felt hot from seeing Jiujiu, he still respectfully called her Muhou.
Jiujiu, who was reading a book, heard the Third Prince call her Muhou and suddenly raised her head. When she saw the Third Prince's tender and white cheeks, her eyes lit up. She suddenly sat up from the soft couch and tilted her head to say to Xiao Guizi: "Call the meal."
Ever since the Emperor only ate ten dishes for each meal, the Empress also started to set an example and only ate eight dishes for each meal.
The Emperor and Empress had both been diligent and thrifty in terminating the contract. The remaining imperial concubines could only follow suit. They only ate five dishes for each meal.
For Jiujiu, four dishes and one soup were actually quite sumptuous. It was just a pity that those concubines had previously eaten an entire table of dishes at a time. They were used to being extravagant and extravagant. Who would be able to get used to suddenly having to live frugally? Therefore, those concubines were basically smiling on the surface, but cursing in their hearts.
Compared to the concubines' unwillingness, Jiujiu was quite satisfied with the current situation.
Jiujiu had always felt that the reason why the Chen Nation was attacked was because, apart from the fact that there was a problem with their own strength, they also liked to show off because they were poor.
It was clear that the people were already in dire straits during the drought that year, but they still had to pretend that they were rich, that they were a big shot.
Perhaps the Emperor himself felt that he was the Emperor of a large country and that this was his face. However, in the eyes of the other citizens, it became that the Chen Nation was still so rich despite the drought. Who else would they hit if not him?
Jiujiu was an Imperial Noble Concubine. She didn't need to eat five dishes like those imperial concubines. Therefore, Jiujiu directly had the imperial chef prepare eight dishes.
As for the dishes, Xiao Guizi helped arrange them.
Jiujiu casually crossed her legs. As she ate, she looked at the Third Imperial Prince, who was sitting across from her and eating with a serious expression. She laughed out loud.
He clearly had the face of a shota, but he had the face of a young lady. It was a very cute contrast.
Because the weather had been hot recently, Jiujiu didn't like to eat much. After casually eating two mouthfuls, she put down her bowl and chopsticks. She looked at the Third Imperial Prince and said, "I heard that you've made great progress recently."
Hearing Jiujiu ask about his studies, the Third Imperial Prince immediately put down his bowl and chopsticks. He looked at Jiujiu and replied, "Replying to Muhou, it's not bad."
The Grand Tutor and the Emperor had praised the Third Imperial Prince again and again, but from the Third Imperial Prince's mouth, it only became "not bad."
Jiujiu wasn't interested in the Third Imperial Prince's modesty. She was interested in how ambitious the Third Imperial Prince was.
Jiujiu stood up from her stool and walked lightly to the Third Imperial Prince's side to sit down. She looked at the Third Imperial Prince's chubby cheeks and her eyes swayed: "Chen-sang, a straightforward person doesn't resort to insinuations. Do you want to be the Crown Prince?"
When Jiujiu walked to his side, the Third Imperial Prince felt his heart lift. When he heard Jiujiu ask him if he wanted to be the Crown Prince, the Third Imperial Prince was so shocked that the chopsticks in his hand fell to the ground, making a clattering sound.
The Third Imperial Prince naturally wanted to be the Crown Prince. However, no matter how he thought about it, he was still a prince without any foundation. He hadn't even been to the court. This wasn't a question of whether he wanted it or not. It was a question of whether he had the qualifications.
Even if he wanted it, it would at least be three years later when he entered the court and had his own connections.
The Third Imperial Prince didn't know why Jiujiu would suddenly ask such a question. His heart was shocked, but his face was serious as he replied: "Mother Empress, be careful with your words."
"Be careful with my words?" Jiujiu laughed softly and reached out to pinch the Third Prince's cheeks. She pinched the little bit of flesh that the Third Prince had just grown and pulled it to the sides until the Third Prince's cheeks were pinched red. Then, she laughed softly and said, "I am talking about what I think in my heart. I am not being careful with my words. As for you, do you want to be the Crown Prince?"
Jiujiu lowered her head to look into the Third Imperial Prince's eyes. Her voice was charming as she said: "If you want it, I'll help you. If you don't want it, then we'll have to reconsider our relationship."
Jiujiu's words didn't sound like a problem, but in reality, she only gave the Third Imperial Prince one choice. He had to be the Crown Prince.
The Third Imperial Prince didn't think that Jiujiu would be so direct. He looked at Jiujiu in a daze. When he saw the seriousness in Jiujiu's eyes, he pursed his lips and nodded.
When Jiujiu brought him back from the Third Imperial Prince's manor, the Third Imperial Prince knew that Jiujiu had a purpose. However, he never thought that Jiujiu's purpose was to make him the Crown Prince.
Although he felt that it was a bit unreliable for him to be the Crown Prince, when he saw Jiujiu's serious expression and thought of the two masters that Jiujiu had found for him, the Third Imperial Prince inexplicably wanted to take a gamble.
If he won, he could become an existence above all. If he lost …
Ah, he already had nothing. What was there to be afraid of if he lost?
Seeing the Third Imperial Prince nod, Jiujiu's lips instantly curled into a satisfied smile. Jiujiu reached out to pinch the Third Imperial Prince's cheek. She laughed softly and said, "Good son, Imperial Mother will fulfill your wish."
After saying this, Jiujiu tilted her head to look at Xiao Guizi and said, "From today onwards, you will follow by Chen Sang's side."
Everyone in the palace knew that Xiao Guizi was Jiujiu's trusted aide. Jiujiu had Xiao Guizi follow by the Third Imperial Prince's side for two reasons. First, it was to let Xiao Guizi take care of the Third Imperial Prince. Second, it was to let Xiao Guizi help her watch over the Third Imperial Prince and guide him.
Although the Third Imperial Prince was smart and ruthless, he had stayed in the Third Imperial Prince's manor for too long and was not tactful enough in the ways of the world. It was fine if she did not bicker with him. However, if he encountered those who would haggle over the smallest details, although he would not be bullied, he would still be at a disadvantage.
After hearing that Jiujiu had Xiao Guizi follow by his side, the Third Imperial Prince was startled. He instinctively looked at Jiujiu. However, Jiujiu did not look at him. Instead, she looked at Xiao Guizi and said, "How is Qing Zi's training going?"
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